Fantasy Basketball 2025-26: Could an Unexpected Star Overtake Nikola Jokic as the Ultimate No. 1 Pick?

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Round 5

1. Lauri Markkanen (UTA – SF,PF)

2. Michael Porter Jr. (BKN – SF,PF)

3. Kristaps Porziņģis (ATL – PF,C)

4. Deni Avdija (POR – SF,PF)

5. Darius Garland (CLE – PG)

6. Jimmy Butler III (GSW – SF,PF)

7. Walker Kessler (UTA – C)

8. Nikola Vučević (CHI – C)

9. Miles Bridges (CHA – SF,PF)

10. Jarrett Allen (CLE – C)

11. Zach LaVine (SAC – PG,SG)

12. Brandon Miller (CHA – SF,PF)

If there is a player I have locked in as a bounce-back candidate, it’s Markkanen. Last season was a struggle for him, but there are many reasons why head coach Will Hardy will prioritize Markkanen on offense and make sure to put him in positions to succeed. I thought it was interesting to see Garland fall to 53. I have him ranked as a fourth-rounder and should’ve selected him with one of my two picks here. He’s expected to miss the start of the season with a toe injury, which isn’t ideal, but he’s too talented to fall further than this.

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