NBA Fantasy Basketball managers need to pay attention — usage and minutes changes are here, and they could swing your draft.
Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down the top 10 risers and fallers in both usage and minutes heading into the 2025–26 NBA season. From Deni Avdija’s surprising leap to Pascal Siakam’s projected usage spike without Tyrese Haliburton, and the worrying declines for players like Brook Lopez and Jalen Suggs, Josh highlights the moves that matter most.
Who are the breakout draft steals like Matas Buzelis? Which veterans might disappoint? And what ripple effects from trades and rotations are flying under the radar?
Get the edge on your draft with Josh’s expert breakdown of the biggest usage and minutes changes in the NBA.
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