Fantasy Basketball: 10 bold predictions for the rest of the NBA season

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Happy New Year, hoops heads. With the calendar flipping to 2025, here are 10 bold predictions for the rest of the NBA season. I tend to be more of a realist, but with so many injuries and trade rumors in flux, I honed in on some compelling situations that could impact fantasy basketball. Let’s get it!

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will finish as the top player in 9-cat leagues

It’ll be tough with Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama standing in his way, but SGA has been the top player in 9-cat over the last month, putting up MVP-worthy numbers.

Over that span, SGA has averaged 33.4 points, 5.7 boards, and 5.3 assists. In addition, he averaged 2.3 3s, 2.3 steals, 1.3 blocks and 2.5 turnovers per game with 57/36/92 shooting splits. He’s doing it all for fantasy managers and, with this type of production and efficiency on both ends, he’ll push both those aforementioned centers for the top spot for the remainder of the season.

The Cavaliers will win 70 games

As unlikely and ridiculous as it sounds, the 29-4 Cavs are on pace for 71. Only three teams have won at least 70 games in the regular season in NBA history. If they keep winning at this torrid rate, it’ll bode well for anyone rostering Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

The Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler

Pat Riley doesn’t want to trade Butler but knowing he could walk for nothing next season, he’ll wise up to take a combination of draft compensation with young talent in exchange for his disgruntled star.

Stephen Curry needs help in the worst way, and Butler’s two-way skill set and his clutch, hard-nosed demeanor will mesh well in a win-now, all-in environment like Golden State.

Zach LaVine gets traded to the Lakers

LaVine’s contract has been the hang-up for opposing franchises wanting to make a move, but his production has been strong enough for specific teams to take a swing. The Lakers fit the bill, as bringing in LaVine gives them a certified bucket to offset LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves.

A package centered around a first-round pick, Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura should get it done if the Lakers are serious about trying to…

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Publish date : 2025-01-02 17:57:00

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