Fantasy Basketball: Favorite ADP targets in each round of 2024-25 drafts

As we approach the 2024-2025 fantasy basketball season, identifying players who will outperform their average draft position (ADP) can give you a strategic edge. This article highlights one player in each round whom I’m higher on relative to where they’re going in drafts. Let’s get into it!

Round 1: Anthony Davis – PF/C, Los Angeles Lakers

ADP 7.6

The Lakers being in the market for a center means that Davis will get more time at PF, which is what he’s wanted for a while. He is a top-five player in any format when he’s on the floor and one of a few players capable of averaging at least 20 points and 10 boards with a steal and two blocks per game.

Round 2: James Harden – PG/SG, Los Angeles Clippers

Yahoo ADP 17.5

Harden’s value is up because of Paul George’s departure and Kawhi Leonard’s gradual ramp-up to begin the season. Leonard admitted he will be load-managed, which puts more onus on Harden as a scorer and facilitator this season. He has 20 and 10 potential and could be a first-round value by season’s end.

Round 3: Karl-Anthony Towns – PF/C, New York Knicks

Yahoo ADP 26.0

The Knicks’ new center is rising up draft boards, and he could get to a mid-second by the start of the season. It’s justified, as Towns will be living in the paint far more in New York than in Minnesota, leading to more rebounds and blocks. We caught a glimpse of center KAT under Thibs in the past, and Towns averaged 23.0 points, 12.3 boards, 3.0 assists and 2.2 steals across those three seasons.

Round 4: Evan Mobley – PF/C, Cleveland Cavaliers

Yahoo ADP 39.5

One of my fourth-year breakouts, Mobley is primed for his best statistical season. He’ll have the ball in his hands more frequently, and with more usage and a bump in assists and scoring, I’m projecting a top-35 finish.

Round 5: Immanuel Quickley – PG/SG, Toronto Raptors

Yahoo ADP 54.6

Quickley seamlessly transitioned into Toronto’s system, averaging 19 points, five rebounds and seven assists in 38 games for the Raptors last season. He positively impacts at least five categories and will average at least 30 fantasy points per game in point formats.

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Publish date : 2024-10-11 18:03:37

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