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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Professional Bowl security Kyle Hamilton defended Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr on Thursday, saying “the sky’s not falling” three video games into the season.

“It’s unfair to place all of the blame on him when there’s 11 guys on the market on the sector which can be enjoying their hearts off and he’s put us in the appropriate positions,” Hamilton mentioned. “It’s only a matter of us doing the appropriate stuff. And that’s the place I really feel just like the critiques of Zach or no matter coaches are unfair as a result of he can’t go on the market and play for us as a lot as he desires to. He can’t. So, it’s as much as us to exit and get the job performed. So, it’s not a Zach factor.”

The Ravens protection at present ranks final within the NFL for the primary time in 4 years. Baltimore is within the backside three in complete yards allowed (thirty second), run protection (thirtieth), move protection (thirty first) and factors allowed (thirty first).

That is removed from the usual for the Ravens, who’re identified for Corridor of Fame defenders like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. Baltimore has completed outdoors the highest 10 defensively eight occasions within the Ravens’ 29-year historical past.

“I really feel like typically Ravens followers could be a little spoiled, identical to the quantity of success that this franchise has had,” Hamilton mentioned. “We lose 5 video games [in 2024] and the world is about to finish.”

Orr mentioned he isn’t on any social media.

“Should you hearken to that, and also you take note of that, it will probably undoubtedly have an effect on you along with your job and simply in your common life,” Orr mentioned. “So, I simply block out the noise, man. I’m specializing in soccer. That’s what we discuss right here and simply specializing in getting higher.”

Orr, who’s in his second yr because the Ravens defensive coordinator, confronted the same tough begin final season. Within the first 10 weeks of 2024, Baltimore allowed 25.3 factors per recreation, which ranked twenty fifth within the NFL. Within the ultimate eight weeks of that season, the Ravens held groups to fifteen.4 factors per recreation, which was the perfect within the league over that span.

“Sadly, it’s hit us once more on this side, however what are we going to do about it?” Orr mentioned. “You’ll be able to both sulk and let it get you down and lay in it, otherwise you [can] rise up, choose your self up and determine it out. The group of individuals we’ve got on this group and the group folks we’ve got in that defensive room — we’re going to determine it out.”

Coming off Monday night time’s 38-30 loss to the Detroit Lions, Hamilton mentioned Orr has not pointed the finger at anybody.

“I believe having a frontrunner like that, you acquire respect,” Hamilton mentioned. “We’ve been by means of the hearth final yr and we’re going by means of it proper now. I really feel like ZO has mentioned the identical factor. We’re 1-2 and never the place we wish to be, nevertheless it’s an extended yr and it’s 14 extra video games. Hopefully we’re trying again on our 1-2 begin and saying, ‘I can’t consider all people’s making such a giant deal about it.'”

The Ravens protection has taken the brunt of the blame for Baltimore’s 1-2 begin. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense ranks first in scoring, averaging 37 factors per recreation.

However Baltimore has confronted two of the perfect offenses within the league this month within the Buffalo Payments and Lions, each of whom are among the many high three in complete yards. Over the following three weeks earlier than their bye, the Ravens face the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (seventeenth), Houston Texans (twenty ninth) and Los Angeles Rams (fifth).

“We bought to show ourselves each week on this league and didn’t do job final week. However we bought one other week and it’s a giant recreation and a giant alternative for us,” Hamilton mentioned of Sunday’s recreation in opposition to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. “So, sky’s not falling. We’ll be all proper.”

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields returned to follow Thursday, elevating hope that he’ll clear the NFL’s concussion protocol in time to start out Monday evening towards the Miami Dolphins.

“He nonetheless has to undergo the entire protocol earlier than he’s completely cleared, however I like the place he’s at,” coach Aaron Glenn stated earlier than follow.

Fields was permitted to take part in noncontact, position-specific drills, per the protocol. If he’s cleared by a membership doctor, he can return to full soccer exercise involving contact — though quarterbacks all the time put on pink, no-contact jerseys in follow.

Finally, an unbiased neurologist should log out earlier than Fields can play in a sport.

Fields was injured within the fourth quarter of the Jets’ Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Payments. He was changed by Tyrod Taylor, who made his first begin since 2023.

Taylor accomplished 26 of 36 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns within the 29-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He additionally had two turnovers, together with an interception returned for a landing.

Glenn eradicated any doubt concerning the quarterback state of affairs, reiterating that Fields stays the QB1.

“If he’s cleared, he’s the starter,” the coach stated.

The Jets (0-3) are on the lookout for a spark on offense. After a promising efficiency in Week 1 — 394 complete yards in a 34-32 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — the offense has struggled to get began.

In every of the previous two video games, the Jets didn’t attain the top zone till the fourth quarter, going through massive deficits. In Tampa, they made a sport of it, scoring two touchdowns (plus one on particular groups) to briefly take a one-point lead.

“We have now to start out quick,” stated Glenn, who desires extra manufacturing out of his operating sport.

Fields, who signed a two-year, $40 million contract in free company, was terrific in Week 1. He accomplished 16-of-22 for 218 yards and a landing, including two extra touchdowns on the bottom.

Statistically, it was among the finest video games of his profession. Per week later, he produced a career-low Complete QBR (1.1) in a 30-10 loss to the Payments. He accomplished solely 3-of-11 for 25 yards.

Beginning large receiver Josh Reynolds, who missed two video games with a hamstring pressure, returned to follow and can possible play towards the Dolphins (0-3).

Various groups are beginning to shift their focus to October as the ultimate month of the 2025 MLB common season continues.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs have each clinched postseason berths, with the Brewers additionally taking house the NL Central title. The Philadelphia Phillies have locked up the NL East title, the Los Angeles Dodgers are headed again to October (once more). The Toronto Blue Jays grew to become the primary AL workforce to safe a playoff spot and the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners joined them days later.

And within the greatest twists of the 2025 season, the Cleveland Guardians have rocked the American League playoff image with a September surge, rising as a critical contender in each the AL Central and wild-card race: With one other win over the Tigers on Wednesday, the Guardians are actually in sole place of the AL Central lead. In the meantime, the New York Mets’ extended struggles have opened the door for the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks within the NL wild-card race.

Past division races, there are lots of storylines to observe because the common season involves an finish and playoffs start: The place do present playoff matchups stand? What video games must you be taking note of every day main as much as October? Who would be the subsequent workforce to clinch a postseason berth? And what does the playoff schedule appear to be?

Now we have every part it’s good to know because the common season hits the homestretch.

Key hyperlinks: Full MLB standings | Wild-card standings

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers clinched the season’s first playoff spot for a second consecutive yr on Sept. 13 and adopted up by securing their third straight NL Central title.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies clinched a spot within the postseason on Sept. 14. With a win the next night time, Philadelphia clinched the NL East title for the second straight yr. On Wednesday, the Phils beat the Marlins to clinch a first-round bye and home-field benefit within the NLDS.

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs clinched their spot within the postseason on Sept. 17 and will likely be making their first playoff look in a full-length season since 2018.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers clinched their thirteenth consecutive playoff look on Friday.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays grew to become the primary AL workforce to safe a postseason berth with a with over the Royals on Sunday.

San Diego Padres

The Padres clinched their fourth postseason journey in six years with a walk-off win over the Brewers on Monday.

New York Yankees

The Yankees grew to become the second AL workforce to clinch a playoff spot with a walk-off win over the White Sox on Tuesday. With a win on Wednesday, they tied the Blue Jays — who misplaced to the Pink Sox — for the AL East lead with 4 video games to go.

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners clinched their first postseason look since 2022 on Tuesday and, with a 9-2 win on Wednesday, gained their first AL West crown since 2001.

Upcoming clinch potentialities:

Wild-card spherical: (6) Tigers at (3) Guardians, (5) Pink Sox at (4) Yankees

ALDS: Tigers/Guardians vs. (2) Mariners, Pink Sox/Yankees vs. (1) Blue Jays

Wild-card spherical: (6) Mets at (3) Dodgers, (5) Padres at (4) Cubs

NLDS: Mets/Dodgers vs. (2) Phillies, Padres/Cubs vs. (1) Brewers

The Blue Jays are attempting to carry for the AL’s No. 1 seed and division title. Whereas Toronto sits atop the AL East, the Boston Pink Sox and New York Yankees are duking it out for wild-card seeding. And the Seattle Mariners separated themselves from the Houston Astros in a two-team AL West race to win their first division crown since 2001. In the meantime, the Cleveland Guardians are going toe-to-toe with the Detroit Tigers within the AL Central whereas additionally enjoying themselves into a good race for the ultimate wild-card spot.

And what about when these groups get to the postseason? Right here’s what their likelihood is for each spherical:

The Brewers have been the primary MLB workforce to seal its spot in October, and the Phillies — who then sealed an NL East title — clinched subsequent. A bunch of contenders have separated themselves atop the NL standings with the New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds battling for the ultimate playoff spot, and there may be intrigue within the NL West because the Dodgers try and fend off the Padres for the division crown.

And what about when these groups get to the postseason? Right here’s what their likelihood is for each spherical:

On the lookout for one thing to observe as we speak? Right here’s the baseball recreation with the largest playoff implications:

Wild-card collection
Better of three, all video games at higher seed’s stadium

Recreation 1: Tuesday, Sept. 30
Recreation 2: Wednesday, Oct. 1
Recreation 3: Thursday, Oct. 2*

Division collection
Finest of 5

ALDS
Recreation 1: Saturday, Oct. 4
Recreation 2: Sunday, Oct. 5
Recreation 3: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Recreation 4: Wednesday, Oct. 8*
Recreation 5: Friday, Oct. 10*

NLDS
Recreation 1: Saturday, Oct. 4
Recreation 2: Monday, Oct. 6
Recreation 3: Wednesday, Oct. 8
Recreation 4: Thursday, Oct. 9*
Recreation 5: Saturday, Oct. 11*

League championship collection
Better of seven

ALCS
Recreation 1: Sunday, Oct. 12
Recreation 2: Monday, Oct. 13
Recreation 3: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Recreation 4: Thursday, Oct. 16
Recreation 5: Friday, Oct. 17*
Recreation 6: Sunday, Oct. 19*
Recreation 7: Monday, Oct. 20*

NLCS
Recreation 1: Monday, Oct. 13
Recreation 2: Tuesday, Oct. 14
Recreation 3: Thursday, Oct. 16
Recreation 4: Friday, Oct. 17
Recreation 5: Saturday, Oct. 18*
Recreation 6: Monday, Oct. 20*
Recreation 7: Tuesday, Oct. 21*

World Sequence
Better of seven

Recreation 1: Friday, Oct. 24
Recreation 2: Saturday, Oct. 25
Recreation 3: Monday, Oct. 27
Recreation 4: Tuesday, Oct. 28
Recreation 5: Wednesday, Oct. 29*
Recreation 6: Friday, Oct. 31*
Recreation 7: Saturday, Nov. 1*

* If crucial

Sleepers, worth picks and supporting casts are essential to fantasy hockey success, however what in regards to the higher crust? That fastidiously chosen fantasy straw to stir your roster all the way in which to final success? We have to talk about the flat-out superstars, and which of member of that distinctive ultra-shallow pool it is best to choose first total.

For this evaluate and distinction train in rating the true elite, we’re selecting a choose group of six high forwards. Whereas some will make an argument for choosing top-tier defender Cale Makar or standout goalie Connor Hellebuyck first total, most managers will as an alternative justifiably aspect with a member of the next group. Every participant’s strengths and weaknesses are assessed throughout the framework of ESPN’s commonplace H2H factors sport, in keeping with the next components, whereas exceptions are talked about in any other case.

Skaters:

A jack of all fantasy trades, the Avalanche middle can be a grasp of most. Averaging a whopping 4.70 pictures/sport since 2022-23, MacKinnon sits second solely to McDavid with 1.58 factors/contest. Runner-up in power-play factors this previous season, he additionally blocked extra pictures than the common elite ahead (one notable exception talked about under). These further 0.5 digits add up fairly rapidly. Regardless of potting solely 32 objectives this previous season, MacKinnon nonetheless completed head of the ahead pack with essentially the most fantasy factors in ESPN’s commonplace league. Draft him first total and hope he scores nearer to 51 like in 2023-24.

Punching by the 50-goal plateau in three of his previous 4 seasons, whereas potting 32 in 56 video games in the course of the pandemic-shortened 2021 marketing campaign, Edmonton’s different celebrity ahead is a legit top-pick candidate in any league that rewards objectives greater than assists. If not for lacking 11 contests final yr, he would have bested MacKinnon in complete haul in standard competitors. Regardless of shedding that chunk of the season, Draisaitl nonetheless completed top-10 in power-play manufacturing and averaged 3.4 pictures/sport.

Nonetheless, it’s in regards to the objectives with this man. Rattling off at a 0.63 objectives/contest tempo since 2020-21, the soon-to-be 30-year-old will be relied upon to persistently put up distinctive scoring numbers whereas nonetheless pitching in piles of assists. Draisaitl can be sturdy, lacking simply 5 tilts within the three years main as much as final season. If not satisfied MacKinnon has a 45-plus-goal drive in him this spherical, strongly think about choosing the Oilers ahead right away.

A finalist for the Hart Trophy in consecutive years — the one participant to take action — the predominant playmaking wizard of the East is accountable for amassing extra factors (1.67/sport) than everybody else at even-strength (166) and with the extra-skater (99). Whereas deservedly revered for his magical skills to drive play and arrange others — 0.74 main assists/contest by the aforementioned stretch — Kucherov additionally finds the again of the web typically sufficient, potting 37 objectives this previous season and 44 the earlier. Regardless of capturing on web much less typically than others, the Lightning winger completed only a hair behind MacKinnon in complete fantasy factors in 2024-25.

Plus, from a schedule viewpoint, ESPN Senior Author Greg Wyshynski factors out why Kucherov is his most well-liked No. 1 choice in what’s going to be a busier grind for the opposite 5 skaters:

“He’s an offensive machine and a sturdy one at that, lacking solely 5 video games over the previous three common seasons, and since Russia isn’t taking part within the Olympic hockey match means he’ll get a midseason breather, too. Whereas Kucherov doesn’t precisely should show his price to anybody, take into account that he’s getting into the final two years of his contract.”

By the way in which, the 32-year-old veteran undisputedly sits high of the goal desk in scoring-based fantasy leagues the place objectives and assists are valued equally. In such competitors, he’s your No. 1 total draft decide. Finish of chat.

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Extensively thought-about the very best skater on the planet, McDavid’s largest weak spot — an completely ridiculous characterization out of context — is his proclivity for helping teammates to find the again of the web as an alternative of scoring himself. Whereas averaging 0.55 objectives/sport since 2020-21, the league’s high star has skipped to the rhythm of 1.15 helpers/contest, comprising 0.75 main assists. For comparability, Tampa’s otherworldly playmaker is 1.07 and 0.67 respectively, over the identical interval.

Nevertheless, again to the stability difficulty. Since erupting for 64 objectives again in 2022-23, the 28-year-old has simply 58 to point out for his previous two seasons (143 video games). Kucherov has 81. So there’s the oh-so-minor knock on the Edmonton middle in ESPN commonplace factors competitors. Sturdiness is one other rising concern. After lacking six video games in 2023-24, McDavid sat out 15 final yr. All else being equal, there’s ample argument to aspect with one of many aforementioned trio as a high fantasy possibility earlier than the sport’s most gifted performer. Besides in fantasy play that values assists equal to objectives, the place he ascends to the No. 2 possibility behind Kucherov.

Whereas hardly an afterthought, the Boston winger typically appears like the opposite member of fantasy hockey’s elite sextet of forwards. Fairly unfairly, contemplating he’s averaged 110 real-life factors — nearly half of them objectives — in three consecutive seasons with out lacking a sport. Pastrnak’s particular superpower is that he likes to shoot within the path of the opposition’s web a complete lot.

In line with Evolving Hockey, his 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons completed first (727 iCF) and second (717 iCF) respectively in Particular person Corsi For amongst all NHL skaters. Mix that shot-happy angle along with his resilience, and small marvel Pastrnak has scored extra complete objectives than anybody these previous three seasons.

So why not seize the sturdy ahead first total in fantasy leagues that prize objectives above all else? As a result of Boston’s energy play stinks, that’s why. Rating twenty ninth total, the Bruins stumbled alongside at a 15.2% success price in 2024-25. Which works a protracted strategy to clarify why their high ahead amassed solely 23 factors with the additional skater. If the membership manages to get extra out of their present high unit, this fantasy gem ought to see higher particular groups numbers as soon as extra.

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No common competitor can boast scoring at a better clip the previous six seasons. Almost pacing MacKinnon in pictures/contest, Matthews additionally places up spectacular numbers with the additional skater, contributes a wholesome haul of helpers, and even kicks within the odd short-handed level. What units him other than the remainder of this elite firm is a propensity to dam pictures. So far as common forwards are involved, solely Alex Tuch (1.38/sport) blocked extra per outing than Matthews (1.33/sport) in 2024-25. Identical to with MacKinnon, these half factors add up quickly. Unsurprisingly the Maple Leafs’ captain completed high of the fantasy desk alongside Draisaitl in averaging 3.0 factors/contest in commonplace ESPN competitors. At face-value, he presents as high no-brain choice in standard drafts.

Sadly, there are different much less engaging elements to think about, akin to the large middle’s well being. Lacking 15 video games this previous season, he typically didn’t look his greatest self even when lively. If making an attempt to handle a continual fear, Matthews will inevitably miss time. Whereas the departure of former linemate Mitch Marner can be a priority, Matthews is arguably gifted sufficient to ultimately determine it out alongside whoever subs in for the departed winger.

It comes right down to video games performed. Does he eke out 75? 70? Fewer? How will the additional effort of competing within the Olympics have an effect on his health? Whoever substitutes into your lineup when the 28-year-old is convalescing isn’t going to earn you an identical fantasy cake. However possibly Matthews grinds out one other 80 or so, like two seasons in the past, when he scored 69 objectives. If that’s on show in your fantasy crystal ball, by all means draft him first total.

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The ESPN fantasy basketball consultants received collectively for his or her second mock draft of the 2025-26 NBA season, utilizing a 10-team head-to-head classes format.

Should you’re new to fantasy hoops and trying to strive it out for the primary time, here’s a tutorial of all of the fundamentals. From there, it’s straightforward to seize a handful of individuals, arrange a draft and have some enjoyable! Earlier than that, although, it’s at all times good to spend a little bit time getting ready with a mock draft of your individual.

In class leagues, specialists who can contribute and dominate one stat similar to steals or blocks or assists are extra useful than in factors leagues. And gamers who battle with FG% and FT% aren’t as useful as they are often in factors leagues. With that in thoughts, how did this draft shake out?

The contributors of our 10-team H2H classes mock have been Andre Snellings, Eric Moody, Eric Karabell, Tom Carpenter, Joe Kaiser, Jim McCormick, Matt Williams and Steve Alexander, and becoming a member of us from Rotowire.com have been Alex Barutha and Kirien Katzmarek.

1. Victor Wembanyama, SA, C (C1) — Karabell
2. Nikola Jokic, Den, C (C2) — Carpenter
3. Luka Doncic, LAL, PG (PG1) — Alexander
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC, PG (PG2) — Williams
5. Anthony Davis, Dal, PF/C (C3) — McCormick
6. Anthony Edwards, Min, SG/SF (SG1) — Katzmarek
7. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mil, PF/C (PF1) — Barutha
8. James Harden, LAC, PG/SG (PG3) — Snellings
9. Stephen Curry, GS, PG (PG4) — Kaiser
10. Trae Younger, Atl, PG (PG5) — Moody

11. Chet Holmgren, OKC, PF/C (C4) — Moody
12. Karl-Anthony Cities, NY, PF/C (C5) — Kaiser
13. Domantas Sabonis, Sac, PF/C (C6) — Snellings
14. Cade Cunningham, Det, PG/SG (PG6) — Barutha
15. Donovan Mitchell, Cle, PG/SG (SG2) — Katzmarek
16. Scottie Barnes, Tor, SG/SF/PF (SF1) — McCormick
17. Amen Thompson, Hou, SG/SF/PF (SF2) — Williams
18. Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (PG7) — Alexander
19. Jalen Brunson, NY, PG (PG8) — Carpenter
20. LeBron James, LAL, SF/PF (SF3) — Karabell

21. Kevin Durant, Hou, PF (PF2) — Karabell
22. Tyrese Maxey, Phi, PG/SG (PG9) — Carpenter
23. Dyson Daniels, Atl, PG/SG (SG3) — Alexander
24. Jalen Williams, OKC, SF/PF/C (PF3) — Williams
25. Cooper Flagg, Dal, SF/PF (SF4) — McCormick
26. LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (PG10) — Katzmarek
27. Josh Giddey, FA, PG/SG/SF (SG4) — Barutha
28. De’Aaron Fox, SA, PG (PG11) — Snellings
29. Derrick White, Bos, PG/SG (SG5) — Kaiser
30. Jaren Jackson Jr., Mem, PF/C (C7) — Moody

31. Ja Morant, Mem, PG (PG12) — Moody
32. Nikola Vucevic, Chi, C (C8) — Kaiser
33. Paolo Banchero, Orl, SF/PF (PF4) — Snellings
34. Evan Mobley, Cle, PF/C (PF5) — Barutha
35. Jalen Johnson, Atl, PF (PF6) — Katzmarek
36. Jamal Murray, Den, PG (PG13) — McCormick
37. Alperen Sengun, Hou, C (C9) — Williams
38. Brandon Miller, Cha, SG/SF (SF5) — Alexander
39. Myles Turner, Mil, C (C10) — Carpenter
40. Desmond Bane, Orl, SG/SF (SG6) — Karabell

41. Bam Adebayo, Mia, PF/C (C11) — Karabell
42. Austin Reaves, LAL, PG/SG/SF (SG7) — Carpenter
43. Trey Murphy III, NO, SG/SF (SF6) — Alexander
44. Joel Embiid, Phi, C (C12) — Williams
45. Jaylen Brown, Bos, SG/SF (SF7) — McCormick
46. Franz Wagner, Orl, SF/PF (SF8) — Katzmarek
47. Pascal Siakam, Ind, PF (PF7) — Barutha
48. Josh Hart, NY, SG/SF (SF9) — Snellings
49. Walker Kessler, Utah, C (C13) — Kaiser
50. Miles Bridges, Cha, SF/PF (SF10) — Moody

51. Jalen Inexperienced, Phx, SG (SG8) — Moody
52. Mikal Bridges, NY, SG/SF (SF11) — Kaiser
53. Zion Williamson, NO, PF (PF8) — Snellings
54. Deni Avdija, Por, SF/PF (SF12) — Barutha
55. Kristaps Porzingis, Atl, PF/C (C14) — Katzmarek
56. Lauri Markkanen, Utah, SF/PF (PF9) — McCormick
57. Ivica Zubac, LAC, C (C15) — Williams
58. Coby White, Chi, PG/SG (PG14) — Alexander
59. Zach LaVine, Sac, SG/SF (SG9) — Carpenter
60. Anfernee Simons, Bos, PG/SG (SG10) — Karabell

61. Darius Garland, Cle, PG (PG15) — Karabell
62. OG Anunoby, NY, SF/PF (SF13) — Carpenter
63. Rudy Gobert, Min, C (C16) — Alexander
64. Ausar Thompson, Det, SF/PF (SF14) — Williams
65. Julius Randle, Min, PF (PF10) — McCormick
66. Jordan Poole, NO, PG/SG (SG11) — Katzmarek
67. Jimmy Butler III, GS, SG/SF/PF (SF15) — Barutha
68. DeMar DeRozan, Sac, SF/PF (SF16) — Snellings
69. Brook Lopez, LAC, C (C17) — Kaiser
70. Naz Reid, Min, PF/C (C18) — Moody

71. Jalen Duren, Det, C (C19) — Moody
72. Tyler Herro, Mia, PG/SG (SG12) — Kaiser
73. Michael Porter Jr., Bkn, SF/PF (SF17) — Snellings
74. Kawhi Leonard, LAC, SF/PF (SF18) — Barutha
75. Brandon Ingram, Tor, SF (SF19) — Katzmarek
76. Paul George, Phi, SF/PF (SF20) — McCormick
77. Jalen Suggs, Orl, PG/SG (PG16) — Williams
78. John Collins, LAC, PF/C (PF11) — Alexander
79. Daniel Gafford, Dal, C (C20) — Carpenter
80. CJ McCollum, Wsh, PG/SG (SG13) — Karabell

81. Jakob Poeltl, Tor, C (C21) — Karabell
82. Devin Vassell, SA, SG/SF (SG14) — Carpenter
83. Reed Sheppard, Hou, SG (SG15) — Alexander
84. Norman Powell, Mia, SG/SF (SG16) — Williams
85. Dejounte Murray, NO, PG/SG (SG17) — McCormick
86. Cam Thomas, Bkn, SG/SF (SG18) — Katzmarek
87. Immanuel Quickley, Tor, PG/SG (PG17) — Barutha
88. Alex Sarr, Wsh, C (C22) — Snellings
89. Draymond Inexperienced, GS, PF/C (PF12) — Kaiser
90. Malik Monk, Sac, PG/SG/SF (SG19) — Moody

91. Keegan Murray, Sac, SF/PF (PF13) — Moody
92. Cameron Johnson, Den, SF/PF (SF21) — Kaiser
93. Deandre Ayton, LAL, C (C23) — Snellings
94. Mark Williams, Phx, C (C24) — Barutha
95. Tobias Harris, Det, SF/PF (PF14) — Katzmarek
96. P.J. Washington, Dal, PF (PF15) — McCormick
97. Andrew Nembhard, Ind, PG/SG (PG18) — Williams
98. Kel’el Ware, Mia, C (C25) — Alexander
99. Nic Claxton, Bkn, C (C26) — Carpenter
100. Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (C27) — Karabell

101. Jrue Vacation, Por, PG/SG (PG19) — Karabell
102. Jaden Ivey, Det, PG/SG (SG20) — Carpenter
103. Matas Buzelis, Chi, SF/PF (SF22) — Alexander
104. VJ Edgecombe, Phi, SG (SG21) — Williams
105. D’Angelo Russell, Dal, PG/SG (PG20) — McCormick
106. Jabari Smith Jr., Hou, PF/C (PF16) — Katzmarek
107. Payton Pritchard, Bos, PG (PG21) — Barutha
108. Shaedon Sharpe, Por, SG/SF (SG22) — Snellings
109. Kevin Porter Jr., Mil, SG (SG23) — Kaiser
110. Aaron Gordon, Den, PF (PF17) — Moody

111. Donte DiVincenzo, Min, PG/SG (SG24) — Moody
112. T.J. McConnell, Ind, PG (PG22) — Kaiser
113. Stephon Citadel, SA, PG/SG (PG23) — Snellings
114. Donovan Clingan, Por, C (C28) — Barutha
115. Bennedict Mathurin, Ind, SG/SF (SF23) — Katzmarek
116. Ace Bailey, Utah, SF/PF (SF24) — McCormick
117. RJ Barrett, Tor, SG/SF/PF (SF25) — Williams
118. Davion Mitchell, Mia, PG (PG24) — Alexander
119. Tari Eason, Hou, SF/PF (SF26) — Carpenter
120. Scotty Pippen Jr., Mem, PG/SG (PG25) — Karabell

121. Bobby Portis, Mil, PF (PF18) — Karabell
122. Collin Sexton, Cha, PG/SG (SG25) — Carpenter
123. Onyeka Okongwu, Atl, C (C29) — Alexander
124. Jeremiah Fears, NO, PG/SG (SG26) — Williams
125. Russell Westbrook, FA, PG (PG26) — McCormick
126. Kon Knueppel, Cha, SG (SG27) — Katzmarek
127. Keyonte George, Utah, PG/SG (PG27) — Barutha
128. Kyrie Irving, Dal, PG/SG (PG28) — Snellings
129. Kelly Oubre Jr., Phi, SG/SF (SF27) — Kaiser
130. Bradley Beal, LAC, SG/SF (SF28) — Moody

Group rosters are offered in first-round decide order. Picks indicated in parentheses on this method: (Spherical.Decide)

PG1 Darius Garland, Cle, PG (Decide: 7.1)
PG2 Jrue Vacation, Por, PG/SG (Decide: 11.1)
PG3 Scotty Pippen Jr., Mem, PG/SG (Decide: 12.10)
SG1 Desmond Bane, Orl, SG/SF (Decide: 4.10)
SG2 Anfernee Simons, Bos, PG/SG (Decide: 6.10)
SG3 CJ McCollum, Wsh, PG/SG (Decide: 8.10)
SF1 LeBron James, LAL, SF/PF (Decide: 2.10)
PF1 Kevin Durant, Hou, PF (Decide: 3.1)
PF2 Bobby Portis, Mil, PF (Decide: 13.1)
C1 Victor Wembanyama, SA, C (Decide: 1.1)
C2 Bam Adebayo, Mia, PF/C (Decide: 5.1)
C3 Jakob Poeltl, Tor, C (Decide: 9.1)
C4 Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (Decide: 10.10)

PG1 Jalen Brunson, NY, PG (Decide: 2.9)
PG2 Tyrese Maxey, Phi, PG/SG (Decide: 3.2)
SG1 Austin Reaves, LAL, PG/SG/SF (Decide: 5.2)
SG2 Zach LaVine, Sac, SG/SF (Decide: 6.9)
SG3 Devin Vassell, SA, SG/SF (Decide: 9.2)
SG4 Jaden Ivey, Det, PG/SG (Decide: 11.2)
SG5 Collin Sexton, Cha, PG/SG (Decide: 13.2)
SF1 OG Anunoby, NY, SF/PF (Decide: 7.2)
SF2 Tari Eason, Hou, SF/PF (Decide: 12.9)
C1 Nikola Jokic, Den, C (Decide: 1.2)
C2 Myles Turner, Mil, C (Decide: 4.9)
C3 Daniel Gafford, Dal, C (Decide: 8.9)
C4 Nic Claxton, Bkn, C (Decide: 10.9)

PG1 Luka Doncic, LAL, PG (Decide: 1.3)
PG2 Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (Decide: 2.8)
PG3 Coby White, Chi, PG/SG (Decide: 6.8)
PG4 Davion Mitchell, Mia, PG (Decide: 12.8)
SG1 Dyson Daniels, Atl, PG/SG (Decide: 3.3)
SG2 Reed Sheppard, Hou, SG (Decide: 9.3)
SF1 Brandon Miller, Cha, SG/SF (Decide: 4.8)
SF2 Trey Murphy III, NO, SG/SF (Decide: 5.3)
SF3 Matas Buzelis, Chi, SF/PF (Decide: 11.3)
PF1 John Collins, LAC, PF/C (Decide: 8.8)
C1 Rudy Gobert, Min, C (Decide: 7.3)
C2 Kel’el Ware, Mia, C (Decide: 10.8)
C3 Onyeka Okongwu, Atl, C (Decide: 13.3)

PG1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC, PG (Decide: 1.4)
PG2 Jalen Suggs, Orl, PG/SG (Decide: 8.7)
PG3 Andrew Nembhard, Ind, PG/SG (Decide: 10.7)
SG1 Norman Powell, Mia, SG/SF (Decide: 9.4)
SG2 VJ Edgecombe, Phi, SG (Decide: 11.4)
SG3 Jeremiah Fears, NO, PG/SG (Decide: 13.4)
SF1 Amen Thompson, Hou, SG/SF/PF (Decide: 2.7)
SF2 Ausar Thompson, Det, SF/PF (Decide: 7.4)
SF3 RJ Barrett, Tor, SG/SF/PF (Decide: 12.7)
PF1 Jalen Williams, OKC, SF/PF/C (Decide: 3.4)
C1 Alperen Sengun, Hou, C (Decide: 4.7)
C2 Joel Embiid, Phi, C (Decide: 5.4)
C3 Ivica Zubac, LAC, C (Decide: 6.7)

PG1 Jamal Murray, Den, PG (Decide: 4.6)
PG2 D’Angelo Russell, Dal, PG/SG (Decide: 11.5)
PG3 Russell Westbrook, FA, PG (Decide: 13.5)
SG1 Dejounte Murray, NO, PG/SG (Decide: 9.5)
SF1 Scottie Barnes, Tor, SG/SF/PF (Decide: 2.6)
SF2 Cooper Flagg, Dal, SF/PF (Decide: 3.5)
SF3 Jaylen Brown, Bos, SG/SF (Decide: 5.5)
SF4 Paul George, Phi, SF/PF (Decide: 8.6)
SF5 Ace Bailey, Utah, SF/PF (Decide: 12.6)
PF1 Lauri Markkanen, Utah, SF/PF (Decide: 6.6)
PF2 Julius Randle, Min, PF (Decide: 7.5)
PF3 P.J. Washington, Dal, PF (Decide: 10.6)
C1 Anthony Davis, Dal, PF/C (Decide: 1.5)

PG1 LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (Decide: 3.6)
SG1 Anthony Edwards, Min, SG/SF (Decide: 1.6)
SG2 Donovan Mitchell, Cle, PG/SG (Decide: 2.5)
SG3 Jordan Poole, NO, PG/SG (Decide: 7.6)
SG4 Cam Thomas, Bkn, SG/SF (Decide: 9.6)
SG5 Kon Knueppel, Cha, SG (Decide: 13.6)
SF1 Franz Wagner, Orl, SF/PF (Decide: 5.6)
SF2 Brandon Ingram, Tor, SF (Decide: 8.5)
SF3 Bennedict Mathurin, Ind, SG/SF (Decide: 12.5)
PF1 Jalen Johnson, Atl, PF (Decide: 4.5)
PF2 Tobias Harris, Det, SF/PF (Decide: 10.5)
PF3 Jabari Smith Jr., Hou, PF/C (Decide: 11.6)
C1 Kristaps Porzingis, Atl, PF/C (Decide: 6.5)

PG1 Cade Cunningham, Det, PG/SG (Decide: 2.4)
PG2 Immanuel Quickley, Tor, PG/SG (Decide: 9.7)
PG3 Payton Pritchard, Bos, PG (Decide: 11.7)
PG4 Keyonte George, Utah, PG/SG (Decide: 13.7)
SG1 Josh Giddey, FA, PG/SG/SF (Decide: 3.7)
SF1 Deni Avdija, Por, SF/PF (Decide: 6.4)
SF2 Jimmy Butler III, GS, SG/SF/PF (Decide: 7.7)
SF3 Kawhi Leonard, LAC, SF/PF (Decide: 8.4)
PF1 Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mil, PF/C (Decide: 1.7)
PF2 Evan Mobley, Cle, PF/C (Decide: 4.4)
PF3 Pascal Siakam, Ind, PF (Decide: 5.7)
C1 Mark Williams, Phx, C (Decide: 10.4)
C2 Donovan Clingan, Por, C (Decide: 12.4)

PG1 James Harden, LAC, PG/SG (Decide: 1.8)
PG2 De’Aaron Fox, SA, PG (Decide: 3.8)
PG3 Stephon Citadel, SA, PG/SG (Decide: 12.3)
PG4 Kyrie Irving, Dal, PG/SG (Decide: 13.8)
SG1 Shaedon Sharpe, Por, SG/SF (Decide: 11.8)
SF1 Josh Hart, NY, SG/SF (Decide: 5.8)
SF2 DeMar DeRozan, Sac, SF/PF (Decide: 7.8)
SF3 Michael Porter Jr., Bkn, SF/PF (Decide: 8.3)
PF1 Paolo Banchero, Orl, SF/PF (Decide: 4.3)
PF2 Zion Williamson, NO, PF (Decide: 6.3)
C1 Domantas Sabonis, Sac, PF/C (Decide: 2.3)
C2 Alex Sarr, Wsh, C (Decide: 9.8)
C3 Deandre Ayton, LAL, C (Decide: 10.3)

PG1 Stephen Curry, GS, PG (Decide: 1.9)
PG2 T.J. McConnell, Ind, PG (Decide: 12.2)
SG1 Derrick White, Bos, PG/SG (Decide: 3.9)
SG2 Tyler Herro, Mia, PG/SG (Decide: 8.2)
SG3 Kevin Porter Jr., Mil, SG (Decide: 11.9)
SF1 Mikal Bridges, NY, SG/SF (Decide: 6.2)
SF2 Cameron Johnson, Den, SF/PF (Decide: 10.2)
SF3 Kelly Oubre Jr., Phi, SG/SF (Decide: 13.9)
PF1 Draymond Inexperienced, GS, PF/C (Decide: 9.9)
C1 Karl-Anthony Cities, NY, PF/C (Decide: 2.2)
C2 Nikola Vucevic, Chi, C (Decide: 4.2)
C3 Walker Kessler, Utah, C (Decide: 5.9)
C4 Brook Lopez, LAC, C (Decide: 7.9)

PG1 Trae Younger, Atl, PG (Decide: 1.10)
PG2 Ja Morant, Mem, PG (Decide: 4.1)
SG1 Jalen Inexperienced, Phx, SG (Decide: 6.1)
SG2 Malik Monk, Sac, PG/SG/SF (Decide: 9.10)
SG3 Donte DiVincenzo, Min, PG/SG (Decide: 12.1)
SF1 Miles Bridges, Cha, SF/PF (Decide: 5.10)
SF2 Bradley Beal, LAC, SG/SF (Decide: 13.10)
PF1 Keegan Murray, Sac, SF/PF (Decide: 10.1)
PF2 Aaron Gordon, Den, PF (Decide: 11.10)
C1 Chet Holmgren, OKC, PF/C (Decide: 2.1)
C2 Jaren Jackson Jr., Mem, PF/C (Decide: 3.10)
C3 Naz Reid, Min, PF/C (Decide: 7.10)
C4 Jalen Duren, Det, C (Decide: 8.1)