With the NBA season`s tip-off scheduled for October 21st, just a week away, a panel of seasoned fantasy basketball experts recently convened to conduct a detailed mock draft. This simulation specifically adopted a 10-team, head-to-head (H2H) points league format, offering crucial insights and preparation for the upcoming season.
For individuals new to the exciting world of fantasy basketball and contemplating their first venture into it, understanding the fundamental rules and strategies is paramount. Once you`ve grasped the basics, organizing a group, establishing your league, and conducting your draft becomes a straightforward and enjoyable process. Nevertheless, before participating in your official league draft, it is highly advisable to dedicate sufficient time to preparation, particularly by engaging in your own mock drafts.
This expert-led mock draft serves as an invaluable resource. By closely examining how the draft unfolded, including player selections and team compositions, you can gain a significant strategic advantage. Observing these dynamics offers a potential blueprint for how your own league`s draft might progress and what player values to anticipate.
The distinguished roster of participants in this 10-team H2H points mock draft included: Eric Moody, Joe Kaiser, Steve Alexander, Andre` Snellings, Michael Schwartz, Tom Carpenter, Jim McCormick, Eric Karabell, Pierre Becquey, and Matt Williams.
Round-by-Round Picks
Round 1
1. Nikola Jokic, Den, C (C1) — Eric Moody
2. Victor Wembanyama, SA, C (C2) — Joe Kaiser
3. Luka Doncic, LAL, PG (PG1) — Steve Alexander
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mil, PF/C (PF1) — Andre` Snellings
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC, PG (PG2) — Michael Schwartz
6. Anthony Edwards, Min, SG/SF (SG1) — Tom Carpenter
7. Cade Cunningham, Det, PG/SG (PG3) — Jim McCormick
8. Domantas Sabonis, Sac, PF/C (C3) — Eric Karabell
9. Anthony Davis, Dal, PF/C (C4) — Pierre Becquey
10. Trae Young, Atl, PG (PG4) — Matt Williams
Round 2
11. Karl-Anthony Towns, NY, PF/C (C5) — Matt Williams
12. James Harden, LAC, PG/SG (PG5) — Pierre Becquey
13. Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (PG6) — Eric Karabell
14. Pascal Siakam, Ind, PF (PF2) — Jim McCormick
15. Jalen Williams, OKC, SF/PF/C (PF3) — Tom Carpenter
16. Jaylen Brown, Bos, SG/SF (SF1) — Michael Schwartz
17. Amen Thompson, Hou, SG/SF/PF (SF2) — Andre` Snellings
18. Josh Giddey, Chi, PG/SG/SF (SG2) — Steve Alexander
19. Tyrese Maxey, Phi, PG/SG (PG7) — Joe Kaiser
20. LeBron James, LAL, SF/PF (SF3) — Eric Moody
Round 3
21. Nikola Vucevic, Chi, C (C6) — Eric Moody
22. Alperen Sengun, Hou, C (C7) — Joe Kaiser
23. Kevin Durant, Hou, PF (PF4) — Steve Alexander
24. Stephen Curry, GS, PG (PG8) — Andre` Snellings
25. Jalen Brunson, NY, PG (PG9) — Michael Schwartz
26. Donovan Mitchell, Cle, PG/SG (SG3) — Tom Carpenter
27. De`Aaron Fox, SA, PG (PG10) — Jim McCormick
28. Bam Adebayo, Mia, PF/C (C8) — Eric Karabell
29. Zion Williamson, NO, PF (PF5) — Pierre Becquey
30. Paolo Banchero, Orl, SF/PF (PF6) — Matt Williams
Round 4
31. Cooper Flagg, Dal, SF/PF (SF4) — Matt Williams
32. Ja Morant, Mem, PG (PG11) — Pierre Becquey
33. Evan Mobley, Cle, PF/C (PF7) — Eric Karabell
34. Scottie Barnes, Tor, SG/SF/PF (SF5) — Jim McCormick
35. Franz Wagner, Orl, SF/PF (SF6) — Tom Carpenter
36. LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (PG12) — Michael Schwartz
37. Jalen Johnson, Atl, PF (PF8) — Andre` Snellings
38. Derrick White, Bos, PG/SG (SG4) — Steve Alexander
39. Josh Hart, NY, SG/SF (SF7) — Joe Kaiser
40. Jamal Murray, Den, PG (PG13) — Eric Moody
Round 5
41. DeMar DeRozan, Sac, SF/PF (SF8) — Eric Moody
42. Chet Holmgren, OKC, PF/C (C9) — Joe Kaiser
43. Alex Sarr, Wsh, C (C10) — Steve Alexander
44. Ivica Zubac, LAC, C (C11) — Andre` Snellings
45. Desmond Bane, Orl, SG/SF (SG5) — Michael Schwartz
46. Austin Reaves, LAL, PG/SG/SF (SG6) — Tom Carpenter
47. Michael Porter Jr., Bkn, SF/PF (SF9) — Jim McCormick
48. Coby White, Chi, PG/SG (PG14) — Eric Karabell
49. Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (C12) — Pierre Becquey
50. Dyson Daniels, Atl, PG/SG (SG7) — Matt Williams
Round 6
51. Jalen Duren, Det, C (C13) — Matt Williams
52. Myles Turner, Mil, C (C14) — Pierre Becquey
53. Trey Murphy III, NO, SG/SF (SF10) — Eric Karabell
54. Joel Embiid, Phi, C (C15) — Jim McCormick
55. Zach LaVine, Sac, SG/SF (SG8) — Tom Carpenter
56. Mikal Bridges, NY, SG/SF (SF11) — Michael Schwartz
57. Jalen Green, Phx, SG (SG9) — Andre` Snellings
58. Brandon Miller, Cha, SG/SF (SF12) — Steve Alexander
59. Jordan Poole, NO, PG/SG (SG10) — Joe Kaiser
60. Miles Bridges, Cha, SF/PF (SF13) — Eric Moody
Round 7
61. Jimmy Butler III, GS, SG/SF/PF (SF14) — Eric Moody
62. Deni Avdija, Por, SF/PF (SF15) — Joe Kaiser
63. Payton Pritchard, Bos, PG (PG15) — Steve Alexander
64. Kawhi Leonard, LAC, SF/PF (SF16) — Andre` Snellings
65. Jaren Jackson Jr., Mem, PF/C (C16) — Michael Schwartz
66. Onyeka Okongwu, Atl, C (C17) — Tom Carpenter
67. OG Anunoby, NY, SF/PF (SF17) — Jim McCormick
68. Darius Garland, Cle, PG (PG16) — Eric Karabell
69. Jakob Poeltl, Tor, C (C18) — Pierre Becquey
70. Rudy Gobert, Min, C (C19) — Matt Williams
Round 8
71. Andrew Nembhard, Ind, PG/SG (PG17) — Matt Williams
72. Tyler Herro, Mia, PG/SG (SG11) — Pierre Becquey
73. Julius Randle, Min, PF (PF9) — Eric Karabell
74. Lauri Markkanen, Utah, SF/PF (PF10) — Jim McCormick
75. Kevin Porter Jr., Mil, SG (SG12) — Tom Carpenter
76. Kristaps Porzingis, Atl, PF/C (C20) — Michael Schwartz
77. Norman Powell, Mia, SG/SF (SG13) — Andre` Snellings
78. Naz Reid, Min, PF/C (C21) — Steve Alexander
79. Walker Kessler, Utah, C (C22) — Joe Kaiser
80. Christian Braun, Den, SG/SF (SG14) — Eric Moody
Round 9
81. Andrew Wiggins, Mia, SF/PF (SF18) — Eric Moody
82. RJ Barrett, Tor, SG/SF/PF (SF19) — Joe Kaiser
83. Kel`el Ware, Mia, C (C23) — Steve Alexander
84. Shaedon Sharpe, Por, SG/SF (SG15) — Andre` Snellings
85. Brandon Ingram, Tor, SF (SF20) — Michael Schwartz
86. Stephon Castle, SA, PG/SG (PG18) — Tom Carpenter
87. CJ McCollum, Wsh, PG/SG (SG16) — Jim McCormick
88. Anfernee Simons, Bos, PG/SG (SG17) — Eric Karabell
89. Jaden McDaniels, Min, SF (SF21) — Pierre Becquey
90. Ace Bailey, Utah, SF/PF (SF22) — Matt Williams
Round 10
91. Cam Thomas, Bkn, SG/SF (SG18) — Matt Williams
92. John Collins, LAC, PF/C (PF11) — Pierre Becquey
93. Mark Williams, Phx, C (C24) — Eric Karabell
94. Deandre Ayton, LAL, C (C25) — Jim McCormick
95. Nic Claxton, Bkn, C (C26) — Tom Carpenter
96. Reed Sheppard, Hou, SG (SG19) — Michael Schwartz
97. Malik Monk, Sac, PG/SG/SF (SG20) — Andre` Snellings
98. Matas Buzelis, Chi, SF/PF (SF23) — Steve Alexander
99. Immanuel Quickley, Tor, PG/SG (PG19) — Joe Kaiser
100. Isaiah Hartenstein, OKC, C (C27) — Eric Moody
Round 11
101. Tobias Harris, Det, SF/PF (PF12) — Eric Moody
102. Ausar Thompson, Det, SF/PF (SF24) — Joe Kaiser
103. Bennedict Mathurin, Ind, SG/SF (SF25) — Steve Alexander
104. Paul George, Phi, SF/PF (SF26) — Andre` Snellings
105. Aaron Gordon, Den, PF (PF13) — Michael Schwartz
106. Tari Eason, Hou, SF/PF (SF27) — Tom Carpenter
107. Bobby Portis, Mil, PF (PF14) — Jim McCormick
108. D`Angelo Russell, Dal, PG/SG (PG20) — Eric Karabell
109. T.J. McConnell, Ind, PG (PG21) — Pierre Becquey
110. Isaiah Collier, Utah, PG (PG22) — Matt Williams
Round 12
111. Keyonte George, Utah, PG/SG (PG23) — Matt Williams
112. Obi Toppin, Ind, PF (PF15) — Pierre Becquey
113. Donovan Clingan, Por, C (C28) — Eric Karabell
114. Cameron Johnson, Den, SF/PF (SF28) — Jim McCormick
115. Santi Aldama, Mem, SF/PF/C (PF16) — Tom Carpenter
116. Kyrie Irving, Dal, PG/SG (PG24) — Michael Schwartz
117. Cam Whitmore, Wsh, SF (SF29) — Andre` Snellings
118. Brandin Podziemski, GS, PG/SG (SG21) — Steve Alexander
119. Draymond Green, GS, PF/C (PF17) — Joe Kaiser
120. Daniel Gafford, Dal, C (C29) — Eric Moody
Round 13
121. Ty Jerome, Mem, PG (PG25) — Eric Moody
122. Egor Demin, Bkn, PG (PG26) — Joe Kaiser
123. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Mia, SG/SF (SF30) — Steve Alexander
124. Dylan Harper, SA, PG/SG (PG27) — Andre` Snellings
125. Chris Paul, LAC, PG (PG28) — Michael Schwartz
126. Zaccharie Risacher, Atl, SF (SF31) — Tom Carpenter
127. Toumani Camara, Por, SF/PF (PF18) — Jim McCormick
128. Scotty Pippen Jr., Mem, PG/SG (PG29) — Eric Karabell
129. Devin Vassell, SA, SG/SF (SG22) — Pierre Becquey
130. Jalen Suggs, Orl, PG/SG (PG30) — Matt Williams
The following team rosters are presented in the sequence corresponding to each participant`s first-round pick.
Complete Team Rosters
Team Eric Moody
- PG1 Jamal Murray, Den, PG (Pick: 4.10)
- PG2 Ty Jerome, Mem, PG (Pick: 13.1)
- SG1 Christian Braun, Den, SG/SF (Pick: 8.10)
- SF1 LeBron James, LAL, SF/PF (Pick: 2.10)
- SF2 DeMar DeRozan, Sac, SF/PF (Pick: 5.1)
- SF3 Miles Bridges, Cha, SF/PF (Pick: 6.10)
- SF4 Jimmy Butler III, GS, SG/SF/PF (Pick: 7.1)
- SF5 Andrew Wiggins, Mia, SF/PF (Pick: 9.1)
- PF1 Tobias Harris, Det, SF/PF (Pick: 11.1)
- C1 Nikola Jokic, Den, C (Pick: 1.1)
- C2 Nikola Vucevic, Chi, C (Pick: 3.1)
- C3 Isaiah Hartenstein, OKC, C (Pick: 10.10)
- C4 Daniel Gafford, Dal, C (Pick: 12.10)
Team Joe Kaiser
- PG1 Tyrese Maxey, Phi, PG/SG (Pick: 2.9)
- PG2 Immanuel Quickley, Tor, PG/SG (Pick: 10.9)
- PG3 Egor Demin, Bkn, PG (Pick: 13.2)
- SG1 Jordan Poole, NO, PG/SG (Pick: 6.9)
- SF1 Josh Hart, NY, SG/SF (Pick: 4.9)
- SF2 Deni Avdija, Por, SF/PF (Pick: 7.2)
- SF3 RJ Barrett, Tor, SG/SF/PF (Pick: 9.2)
- SF4 Ausar Thompson, Det, SF/PF (Pick: 11.2)
- PF1 Draymond Green, GS, PF/C (Pick: 12.9)
- C1 Victor Wembanyama, SA, C (Pick: 1.2)
- C2 Alperen Sengun, Hou, C (Pick: 3.2)
- C3 Chet Holmgren, OKC, PF/C (Pick: 5.2)
- C4 Walker Kessler, Utah, C (Pick: 8.9)
Team Steve Alexander
- PG1 Luka Doncic, LAL, PG (Pick: 1.3)
- PG2 Payton Pritchard, Bos, PG (Pick: 7.3)
- SG1 Josh Giddey, Chi, PG/SG (Pick: 2.8)
- SG2 Derrick White, Bos, PG/SG (Pick: 4.8)
- SG3 Brandin Podziemski, GS, PG/SG (Pick: 12.8)
- SF1 Brandon Miller, Cha, SG/SF (Pick: 6.8)
- SF2 Matas Buzelis, Chi, SF/PF (Pick: 10.8)
- SF3 Bennedict Mathurin, Ind, SG/SF (Pick: 11.3)
- SF4 Jaime Jaquez Jr., Mia, SG/SF (Pick: 13.3)
- PF1 Kevin Durant, Hou, PF (Pick: 3.3)
- C1 Alex Sarr, Wsh, C (Pick: 5.3)
- C2 Naz Reid, Min, PF/C (Pick: 8.8)
- C3 Kel`el Ware, Mia, C (Pick: 9.3)
Team Andre` Snellings
- PG1 Stephen Curry, GS, PG (Pick: 3.4)
- PG2 Dylan Harper, SA, PG/SG (Pick: 13.4)
- SG1 Jalen Green, Phx, SG (Pick: 6.7)
- SG2 Norman Powell, Mia, SG/SF (Pick: 8.7)
- SG3 Shaedon Sharpe, Por, SG/SF (Pick: 9.4)
- SG4 Malik Monk, Sac, PG/SG/SF (Pick: 10.7)
- SF1 Amen Thompson, Hou, SG/SF/PF (Pick: 2.7)
- SF2 Kawhi Leonard, LAC, SF/PF (Pick: 7.4)
- SF3 Paul George, Phi, SF/PF (Pick: 11.4)
- SF4 Cam Whitmore, Wsh, SF (Pick: 12.7)
- PF1 Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mil, PF/C (Pick: 1.4)
- PF2 Jalen Johnson, Atl, PF (Pick: 4.7)
- C1 Ivica Zubac, LAC, C (Pick: 5.4)
Team Michael Schwartz
- PG1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC, PG (Pick: 1.5)
- PG2 Jalen Brunson, NY, PG (Pick: 3.5)
- PG3 LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (Pick: 4.6)
- PG4 Kyrie Irving, Dal, PG/SG (Pick: 12.6)
- PG5 Chris Paul, LAC, PG (Pick: 13.5)
- SG1 Desmond Bane, Orl, SG/SF (Pick: 5.5)
- SG2 Reed Sheppard, Hou, SG (Pick: 10.6)
- SF1 Jaylen Brown, Bos, SG/SF (Pick: 2.6)
- SF2 Mikal Bridges, NY, SG/SF (Pick: 6.6)
- SF3 Brandon Ingram, Tor, SF (Pick: 9.5)
- PF1 Aaron Gordon, Den, PF (Pick: 11.5)
- C1 Jaren Jackson Jr., Mem, PF/C (Pick: 7.5)
- C2 Kristaps Porzingis, Atl, PF/C (Pick: 8.6)
Team Tom Carpenter
- PG1 Stephon Castle, SA, PG/SG (Pick: 9.6)
- SG1 Anthony Edwards, Min, SG/SF (Pick: 1.6)
- SG2 Donovan Mitchell, Cle, PG/SG (Pick: 3.6)
- SG3 Austin Reaves, LAL, PG/SG/SF (Pick: 5.6)
- SG4 Zach LaVine, Sac, SG/SF (Pick: 6.5)
- SG5 Kevin Porter Jr., Mil, SG (Pick: 8.5)
- SF1 Franz Wagner, Orl, SF/PF (Pick: 4.5)
- SF2 Tari Eason, Hou, SF/PF (Pick: 11.6)
- SF3 Zaccharie Risacher, Atl, SF (Pick: 13.6)
- PF1 Jalen Williams, OKC, SF/PF/C (Pick: 2.5)
- PF2 Santi Aldama, Mem, SF/PF/C (Pick: 12.5)
- C1 Onyeka Okongwu, Atl, C (Pick: 7.6)
- C2 Nic Claxton, Bkn, C (Pick: 10.5)
Team Jim McCormick
- PG1 Cade Cunningham, Det, PG/SG (Pick: 1.7)
- PG2 De`Aaron Fox, SA, PG (Pick: 3.7)
- SG1 CJ McCollum, Wsh, PG/SG (Pick: 9.7)
- SF1 Scottie Barnes, Tor, SG/SF/PF (Pick: 4.4)
- SF2 Michael Porter Jr., Bkn, SF/PF (Pick: 5.7)
- SF3 OG Anunoby, NY, SF/PF (Pick: 7.7)
- SF4 Cameron Johnson, Den, SF/PF (Pick: 12.4)
- PF1 Pascal Siakam, Ind, PF (Pick: 2.4)
- PF2 Lauri Markkanen, Utah, SF/PF (Pick: 8.4)
- PF3 Bobby Portis, Mil, PF (Pick: 11.7)
- PF4 Toumani Camara, Por, SF/PF (Pick: 13.7)
- C1 Joel Embiid, Phi, C (Pick: 6.4)
- C2 Deandre Ayton, LAL, C (Pick: 10.4)
Team Eric Karabell
- PG1 Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (Pick: 2.3)
- PG2 Coby White, Chi, PG/SG (Pick: 5.8)
- PG3 Darius Garland, Cle, PG (Pick: 7.8)
- PG4 D`Angelo Russell, Dal, PG/SG (Pick: 11.8)
- PG5 Scotty Pippen Jr., Mem, PG/SG (Pick: 13.8)
- SG1 Anfernee Simons, Bos, PG/SG (Pick: 9.8)
- SF1 Trey Murphy III, NO, SG/SF (Pick: 6.3)
- PF1 Evan Mobley, Cle, PF/C (Pick: 4.3)
- PF2 Julius Randle, Min, PF (Pick: 8.3)
- C1 Domantas Sabonis, Sac, PF/C (Pick: 1.8)
- C2 Bam Adebayo, Mia, PF/C (Pick: 3.8)
- C3 Mark Williams, Phx, C (Pick: 10.3)
- C4 Donovan Clingan, Por, C (Pick: 12.3)
Team Pierre Becquey
- PG1 James Harden, LAC, PG/SG (Pick: 2.2)
- PG2 Ja Morant, Mem, PG (Pick: 4.2)
- PG3 T.J. McConnell, Ind, PG (Pick: 11.9)
- SG1 Tyler Herro, Mia, PG/SG (Pick: 8.2)
- SG2 Devin Vassell, SA, SG/SF (Pick: 13.9)
- SF1 Jaden McDaniels, Min, SF (Pick: 9.9)
- PF1 Zion Williamson, NO, PF (Pick: 3.9)
- PF2 John Collins, LAC, PF/C (Pick: 10.2)
- PF3 Obi Toppin, Ind, PF (Pick: 12.2)
- C1 Anthony Davis, Dal, PF/C (Pick: 1.9)
- C2 Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (Pick: 5.9)
- C3 Myles Turner, Mil, C (Pick: 6.2)
- C4 Jakob Poeltl, Tor, C (Pick: 7.9)
Team Matt Williams
- PG1 Trae Young, Atl, PG (Pick: 1.10)
- PG2 Andrew Nembhard, Ind, PG/SG (Pick: 8.1)
- PG3 Isaiah Collier, Utah, PG (Pick: 11.10)
- PG4 Keyonte George, Utah, PG/SG (Pick: 12.1)
- PG5 Jalen Suggs, Orl, PG/SG (Pick: 13.10)
- SG1 Dyson Daniels, Atl, PG/SG (Pick: 5.10)
- SG2 Cam Thomas, Bkn, SG/SF (Pick: 10.1)
- SF1 Cooper Flagg, Dal, SF/PF (Pick: 4.1)
- SF2 Ace Bailey, Utah, SF/PF (Pick: 9.10)
- PF1 Paolo Banchero, Orl, SF/PF (Pick: 3.10)
- C1 Karl-Anthony Towns, NY, PF/C (Pick: 2.1)
- C2 Jalen Duren, Det, C (Pick: 6.1)
- C3 Rudy Gobert, Min, C (Pick: 7.10)
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