2025 NBA Draft Fantasy Winners and Losers: Rookie risers, head-scratchers and must-avoids

You should know by now — I'm not the biggest fan of drafting rookies in fantasy hoops. The learning curve is steep, rotations are messy, and the hype often outpaces production. However, led by Cooper Flagg, the 2025 class appears to offer more genuine opportunities for rookies to secure early playing time. Like any draft, though, there are hits and misses. While Flagg landed in the ideal situation to unlock his two-way potential, other teams (hello, Brooklyn) left us questioning their entire approach. As always, landing spot, opportunity and roster construction shape early rookie value. Here’s a breakdown of the…