Award Winning Lakers Board NBA Dynasty League - Year 11 - Moonpie Dominates and Wins Championship!

[ROballer]

Yes, confirmed.

PG - Chris Paul
SG - Derrick White
G - Tre Jones
SF - Kawhi Leonard
PF - Cam Johnson
F - Jimmy Butler
C - Nikola Vucevic
C - Nick Richards
C - Joel Embiid
Util - Derik Queen
Util - Rasheer Fleming
Util - Brandon Ingram
Util - Jamal Shead
Util - Jay Huff
BN - Rob Dillingham
BN - Carter Bryant
BN - CJ McCollum
BN - Quentin Grimes
BN - Josh Hart
BN -

2026 1st Round Pick
2026 1st Round Pick via coach bdj
2026 2nd Round Pick


I only have 19 players and I'm assuming I need 20 when the rosters are loaded on Yahoo by the commish.

I don't want to make a fuss and add my own guy, so you can fill my roster with Bronny James or any other bum of your choosing.

[TyCobb]

Carter Bryant it is.

[ROballer]

Drake Powell and I'll leave you alone.

[Optms]

Reed Sheppgoat gonna replace FVV soon enough. Smart move.

[TylersLakers]

I will drop Caleb Martin

You don't have Martin. This is your roster

PG James Harden
SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker
G Devin Vassell
SF Jerami Grant
PF De'Andre Hunter
F Jaden McDaniels
C Jabari Smith Jr.
C Naz Reid
C Bobby Portis
Util Harrison Barnes
Util Dillon Brooks
Util Jalen Brunson
Util LeBron James
Util Stephen Curry
BN John Collins
BN Jaylen Wells
BN Andrew Nembhard
BN DeMar DeRozan
BN Luguentz Dort
BN Naji Marshall

Yikes - anyone interested in dealing? Slack me!

[ROballer]

Nvm

[tugs]

Melton-Dubs reunion

[ROballer]

I got myself pretty much another Vuc in Queen.

Boring ass game but delivers the stats every game.

Fact he's playing PF as well alongside Missi opens up his value even more, considering Zion's injury history.

He's getting 28-30 mins a game his rookie year and he will probably be #2 in ROY Race after Flagg. It's a raw stats award and he's well positioned team wise to get those.

[tugs]

Yaaaas Queen.

Now let's hear a rebuttal for Karlo Matkovic

[coach-bdj]

UPDATED:

PG - Fred VanVleet
SG - Desmond Bane
G – Austin Reaves
SF - Zach LaVine
PF - Tobias Harris
F - Michael Porter Jr.
C - Nikola Jokic
C - Jusuf Nurkic
C - Isaiah Hartenstein
Util - Miles McBride
Util – Scotty Pippen Jr.
Util - Cam Thomas
BN - Deni Avdija
BN - Khris Middleton
BN - Obi Toppin
BN - Kelly Oubre Jr.
BN - Aaron Gordon
BN - Clint Capela
BN - Jaime Jaquez Jr.
2025 - Collin Murray-Boyles
2025 Waiver #4

2026 - 2nd Round

[Mamba Mentality]

Beal to Clippers. He should have an efficient season health permitting.

[TyCobb]

Thanks for the draft list! Let's break down which fantasy basketball team had the best draft based on long-term upside, likely role in college or pro leagues (depending on your format), and fantasy-friendly skillsets like scoring, rebounding, assists, stocks (steals + blocks), and efficiency.

Assumptions:

Dynasty format (based on names and multiple traded picks)
Mixture of college/NBA projection
Players rated on fantasy potential (not just real-life success)
# Top 3 Fantasy Draft Classes
#1. TyCobb

Picks:

Jeremiah Fears (1.3)
Tre Johnson (1.8)
Kasparas Jakucionis (2.1)
Nolan Traore (2.5)
Joan Beringer (2.12)
Analysis:
TyCobb had five picks, all with high ceilings and fantasy appeal:

Fears is a potential usage monster with elite scoring/playmaking upside.
Tre Johnson could be a long-term NBA scorer.
Jakucionis and Traore both have elite guard tools and international polish—future multi-cat threats.
Beringer is a stash with long-term upside.
# Depth, guards with fantasy stat-stuffing potential, and high ceilings make TyCobb's draft the best.

# 2. ROballer

Picks:

Derik Queen (1.11)
Rasheer Flemming (1.12)
Carter Bryant (2.3)
Jay Huff (2.10)
Analysis:

Queen is a double-double threat with good passing for a big.
Flemming is a sleeper with shot-blocking and athleticism.
Bryant could be a future scoring forward.
Huff may offer short-term value depending on league settings if this is NBA-based.
# Big-man upside, versatility, and value picks make this draft deep and productive.

# 3. Doctaj

Picks:

Egor Demin (1.6)
Khaman Maluach (1.10)
Collin Murray-Boyles (2.2)
Analysis:

Demin is a tall guard with passing, rebounding, and positional versatility—fantasy gold if he hits.
Maluach has long-term rim-protecting and rebounding potential.
Murray-Boyles is an underrated fantasy sleeper who can rack up stocks.
# A well-balanced draft with defensive and assist upside. Lacking quantity but strong quality.

#Honorable Mentions
Angelstrike: Dylan Harper (1.2) + Ajay Mitchell (2.11)
Solid guard picks, both multi-cat players. Harper is a top-3 talent. Lacked quantity for a top ranking.
Insfo: VJ Edgecombe (1.5), Cedric Coward (1.7), Noa Essengue (2.8)
Some upside, especially Edgecombe and Coward, but not as fantasy-reliable as others yet.
# Least Impactful Drafts (Fantasy-wise)
Tugs: Cooper Flagg (1.1), Walter Clayton Jr. (2.6)
Flagg will be a great real-life player but may not be a fantasy stud (depending on role at Duke, then NBA).
Optms: Ace Bailey (1.4), Kon Knueppel (1.9), Hansen Yang (2.9)
Bailey has upside, but Knueppel and Yang are more question marks fantasy-wise.

Summary
Team Grade Notes
TyCobb A+ Deep, high-upside, fantasy-friendly guards and prospects
ROballer A Strong big-man core, long-term value picks
Doctaj A- Elite upside picks, especially Demin
Angelstrike B+ Harper is elite; draft was short
Insfo B Boom-or-bust picks
Optms B- Bailey helps but rest are wildcards
Tugs B- Flagg might not be fantasy elite early on


Hard to argue with ChatGPT.

[tugs]

Damn. I should've drafted that guy instead of WCJ instead then

HOW DARE YOU WITH FLAGG

[tugs]

Is the evaluation correlated with the number of rookies drafted lol

[TyCobb]

I think the via’s confused it. Here it is with them removed

[TyCobb]

Top Fantasy Drafts (Final Rankings)
#1 TyCobb
Picks:

Jeremiah Fears (1.3)
Tre Johnson (1.8)
Kasparas Jakucionis (2.1)
Nolan Traore (2.5)
Joan Beringer (2.12)
# Why TyCobb wins:

Loaded with high-upside guards—the most fantasy-valuable position.
Fears & Johnson: Both potential future stars; should put up scoring and assist numbers early.
Jakucionis & Traore: High-IQ international guards, both long-term fantasy gems (assist + efficiency + steals).
Beringer: An international sleeper worth the flier.
#Stat Profile: High points, assists, and potential steals with decent 3PT/floor spacing long-term. Easily the most well-rounded and volume-deep class.

#2 ROballer
Picks:

Derik Queen (1.11)
Rasheer Flemming (1.12)
Carter Bryant (2.3)
Jay Huff (2.10)
# Strengths:

Queen: A modern passing big with double-double upside.
Flemming: Sleeper big who can block shots and rebound—perfect fantasy archetype.
Carter Bryant: Scoring wing with 3-and-D potential.
Huff: May be a plug-and-play option now if this league includes current pros.
# Stat Profile: Big-man stats (boards + blocks), some wing scoring, and value picks. A rock-solid fantasy base.

#3 Doctaj
Picks:

Egor Demin (1.6)
Khaman Maluach (1.10)
# Why they rank high with only 2 picks:

Demin: One of the most fantasy-intriguing prospects — 6'9" PG with handles, playmaking, rebounds, and steals.
Maluach: Long-term project, but bigs with block/rebound upside are valuable.
#Stat Profile: Demin is a fantasy unicorn; Maluach adds high-risk, high-reward depth.

#Middle Tier Teams

Angelstrike
Picks:

Dylan Harper Jr. (1.2)
Ajay Mitchell (2.11)
#Harper is a star-level fantasy talent: scoring, assists, and rebounding from a combo guard. Mitchell is college productive but may have limited pro upside.

#Stat Profile: Solid short- and long-term guard stats. Lacks depth.

Insfo
Picks:

VJ Edgecombe (1.5)
Cedric Coward (1.7)
Noa Essengue (2.8)
#Edgecombe is a high-motor wing with defensive stats. Coward is rising—excellent length and efficiency. Essengue is speculative.

#Stat Profile: Defense-heavy, some scoring and rebounds. A bit boom-or-bust but intriguing.

Optms
Picks:

Ace Bailey (1.4)
Kon Knueppel (1.9)
#Bailey is a potential NBA star if his game translates—scoring, rebounding, highlight plays. Knueppel is efficient, smart, and NBA-ready physically but may not be fantasy-heavy.

# Stat Profile: Moderate ceiling. Bailey carries the class, but Knueppel may be more glue than gold.

#Lower Tier Drafts (Fantasy-wise)

Tugs
Picks:

Cooper Flagg (1.1)
Walter Clayton Jr. (2.6)
# Controversial pick: Flagg is the best real-life prospect but may not be a fantasy monster at Duke. Shot-blocking and rebounding will help, but usage could be low this year. Clayton is a high-efficiency scorer but role-dependent.

# Stat Profile: Elite real-life value, but uncertain fantasy production, especially early.

KJG
Picks:

Ryan Kalkbrenner (2.4)
Hansen Yang (2.9)
# Bigs-only draft. Low usage, high efficiency, and blocks/rebounds—but minimal assist/3PT upside. Solid depth picks, but lack of scoring or guards hurts.

Coach-bdj
Pick:

Collin Murray-Boyles (2.2)
#Underrated value: He can rack up boards, steals, and be an all-around college stat machine. But one pick can only go so far.

Tylerslakers
Pick:

Thomas Sorber (2.7)
#Nice shot-blocking and rebounding big, but limited offensive stats = limited fantasy ceiling in most formats.

# Final Draft Team Rankings (Fantasy Value)

Rank Team Grade Strengths
# 1 TyCobb A+ Deep, guard-heavy, elite upside
#2 ROballer A Bigs + wings, long-term value
# 3 Doctaj A- Demin = potential fantasy unicorn
4 Angelstrike B+ Star-level guard + depth piece
5 Insfo B Defense-first wings, speculative upside
6 Optms B- Bailey boom, Knueppel safe
7 Tugs B- Real-life elite, fantasy risk
8 KJG C+ Defense only, low usage picks
9 Coach-bdj C Only 1 pick, but solid
10 Tylerslakers C Big upside, but only 1 piece

[tugs]

That looks sexier. Thanks, Ty!

And man in other related news, ChatGPT has really made things convenient for everything. When used responsibly, a very powerful tool.

[TyCobb]

Okay this thing knows ball wtf:

Let’s re-rank based on who is best positioned to dominate NEXT season — not this upcoming one, but 2025–26.

Top Fantasy Teams for the 2025–26 Season

1 - Team TyCobb
Why they rank #1:

Core stars: Haliburton, Wembanyama, Sabonis, Bam — all under 30 and fantasy beasts.
Young breakout crew: Brandon Miller, Keegan Murray, Taylor Hendricks, Anthony Black.
Elite stash pipeline: Tre Johnson, Donovan Clingan, Jakucionis, Fears, Beringer — most likely in NBA by 2025–26.
Deepest roster of high-upside players under 25.
Projected strengths: Assists, blocks, rebounds, scoring, long-term stability.
2025–26 Rank: 1st

2 - Team Optms
Why they rank #2:

Luka and LaMelo still in prime years, barring injury.
Paolo Banchero, Duren, Amen Thompson, and Alex Sarr should be major fantasy contributors by 2025–26.
Rookies like Reed Sheppard, Ace Bailey, and Isaiah Collier may all be in real NBA roles.
Projected strengths: Points, rebounds, some assists, breakout youth.
Concerns: Slightly less depth at center unless Sarr/Duren take big leaps.
2025–26 Rank: 2nd

3 - Team Insfo
Why they rank #3:

Cade, Jalen Williams, Sengun, Jalen Johnson, and Scoot = all should be in full breakout mode by 2025–26.
Tatum and JJJ still in peak window.
Rookies VJ Edgecombe, Cedric Coward, Jared McCain should have carved out roles.
Kel’el Ware, Noa Essengue add size + fantasy intrigue.
Projected strengths: All-around production, two-way wings, rising stars.
2025–26 Rank: 3rd

4 - Team Kobe>Jordan>God
Why they rank #4:

Anthony Edwards will be a top-10 fantasy asset.
Ja Morant, Darius Garland, Fox still in prime.
Lauri, Zion, and Porzingis could still be producing — though injury risk remains.
Zach Edey, Bilal Coulibaly, Herbert Jones = solid glue guys.
Projected strengths: Guards, scoring, athleticism.
2025–26 Rank: 4th

5 - Team ROballer
Why they rank #5:

Rob Dillingham and Carter Bryant could be in full-time roles by 2025–26.
Brandon Ingram still productive.
Derik Queen + Rasheer Fleming = high-upside bigs likely in the NBA.
Depth questions: CP3, Embiid, Kawhi, and Jimmy Butler may all be post-prime or retired/injured.
Projected strengths: Could be strong if youth develops fast, but old core will fade.
2025–26 Rank: 5th

Mid-Tier (Balanced Futures)

6 - Team Mamba Mentality
Why they rank #6:

Shai and Mitchell = elite now and in 2025–26.
Evan Mobley could break out fully by then.
Bench is deep with NBA starters: Herro, Sexton, Beal, Klay (maybe), Camara, Knecht.
Long-term center situation is questionable (Goga? Draymond?).
Projected strengths: Points, steals, shooting.
2025–26 Rank: 6th

7 - Team DoctaJ
Why they rank #7:

Egor Demin, Nikola Topic, Zaccharie Risacher, Maluach — top international/young prospects, all expected to be NBA starters or role players.
Gradey Dick, Isaiah Jackson, Holmes, Mogbo = versatile depth.
Lacks a fantasy “anchor” unless Jamal Murray or Demin becomes a star.
Projected strengths: Youth, long-term potential.
2025–26 Rank: 7th

8 - Team Coach-bdj
Why they rank #8:

Jokic still elite in 2025–26.
Bane, Reaves, MPJ still in their primes.
Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles and Cam Thomas offer long-term scoring upside.
Weak in youth pipeline beyond Jokic's core.
Projected strengths: Efficiency, assists, scoring.
2025–26 Rank: 8th

Lower-Tier for 2025–26 (Aging Cores or Rebuilds)

9 - Team Angel Strike
Why they rank #9:

Giannis and Booker are still great, but the rest may fall off by 2025–26.
Anfernee Simons, Ivey, Castle could fill in, but Siakam, Randle, Ayton may regress or stagnate.
Ben Simmons and Robert Williams are health-dependent flyers.
Projected strengths: Points, usage-heavy players.
2025–26 Rank: 9th

10 - Team Tugs
Why they rank #10:

Cooper Flagg should be in the NBA and could be a fantasy beast.
Scottie Barnes, Wagner, Giddey, Lively form a young but inconsistent core.
Weak guard play and shallow veteran support.
Projected strengths: Defense, hustle stats.
2025–26 Rank: 10th

11 - Team Moonpie
Why they rank #11:

Maxey, Chet, and Allen are legit fantasy players.
Durant, Dame, Horford, Westbrook, Paul George — likely aged out or retired by 2025–26.
Lacks long-term depth despite strong current output.
Projected strengths: Chet, Maxey = future stars.
2025–26 Rank: 11th

12 - Team TylersLakers
Why they rank #12:

Curry, LeBron, Harden, DeRozan = all likely in steep decline or retirement zone.
Jalen Brunson and McDaniels help, but minimal long-term value on roster.
No future stars or incoming rookies.
Projected strengths: Veteran glue, short-term only.
2025–26 Rank: 12th

Final Rankings – Fantasy Outlook for 2025–26

Rank Team Summary
1 TyCobb Deepest blend of youth, stars, and stash talent
2 Optms Elite top-end talent + breakout upside
3 Insfo Strong young core ready to explode
4 Kobe>Jordan>God Guard-heavy, high-output scorers
5 ROballer High risk/reward with a fading core
6 Mamba Mentality Solid guard scoring + some youth
7 DoctaJ Project-heavy, with serious upside
8 Coach-bdj Jokic-led team with shallow youth pipeline
9 Angel Strike Two stars + mediocre depth
10 Tugs Dynasty rebuild, not there yet
11 Moonpie Aging core, weak youth support
12 TylersLakers Full rebuild needed post-2025

[tugs]

Tbf, I agree with mine

[tugs]

Ask who will be the top 5 rookies next season