Fantasy basketball drafts aren’t just about who to take. They’re about who to avoid. That part gets overlooked every year: Big names. Big reputations. Big expectations.But name value doesn’t win leagues anymore.

LeBron James suggested that Austin Reaves' appearance resulted in his draft day slide, which eventually resulted in him being undrafted.

There are many roads to becoming a mainstay in the NBA. The most common path is to be highly regarded coming out of college, get taken in the lottery, then live up to expectations and earn another contract.

Many fans were unconvinced by former NBA star Patrick Beverley’s bold take on choosing LeBron James over Victor Wembanyama in the draft.

Bronny and LeBron James are now NBA teammates. The Los Angeles Lakers selected the USC guard with the 55th overall pick in second round of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Bronny, the 19-year-old son ...

Over the next year, stars from the college game and overseas will emerge as top prospects in the 2026 NBA draft, but one name is already of intrigue.