To help fantasy basketball managers prepare for dynasty drafts in 2025-26, here are rankings for the twelfth round.
Sophomore Zaccharie Risacher may not have been the most exciting first overall pick, but he does have appeal in dynasty formats. The 20-year-old showcased his scoring abilities and now just needs to expand his game. The small forward displayed some flashes of rebounding, shot-blocking and three-point shooting and has plenty of upside.
Andrew Nembhard has yet to be a consistent fantasy contributor despite receiving plenty of playing time. That’ll change this season with the Indiana Pacers missing their star point guard. He’ll have an excellent opportunity to make a case for an even heavier workload once the team is back at full strength. The 25-year-old is good at scoring, playmaking and grabbing steals.
The Toronto Raptors selected Collin Murray-Boyles with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. This isn’t an ideal fit, as there’s no clear path to playing time for the rookie. The 20-year-old is a long-term stash who won’t impact fantasy early in his career. The forward is known for his defensive capabilities and finishing, while he doesn’t impact the other end as much.
Rob Dillingham’s rookie campaign with the Minnesota Timberwolves featured a muted role and inconsistent minutes. His situation isn’t expected to improve for a while, making the point guard a long-term dynasty stash. While the 20-year-old has had few opportunities, he’s still shown some flashes of scoring and playmaking.
After undergoing shoulder surgery, Herbert Jones should be good to go for the start of 2025-26. Across four seasons, the forward established himself as a defensive ace. He doesn’t contribute much elsewhere, just some points on decent shooting splits. The 26-year-old will play a significant role with the absence of one of the New Orleans Pelicans’ stars.
In just his sophomore season, Isaiah Collier is expected to be the Utah Jazz’s starting point guard. This would be massive for his development, as the 20-year-old needs to improve his range, efficiency and turnover issues. Still, he’s had some strong outings as a scorer, playmaker, rebounder and defender through steals.
The Jazz made some offseason moves that may open up a clearer pathway to minutes for Keyonte George. The 21-year-old provides good points, assists, threes and free throw shooting, and his biggest weakness is poor field goal percentage. The guard’s lack of consistency and inefficiency has limited value, and high turnovers and low defensive numbers also hurt managers.
Now that he’s back in his natural power forward role, Jeremy Sochan’s fantasy ranking is on the turnaround. His numbers don’t jump off the page, but he can contribute to multiple areas. The 22-year-old’s primary sources of value come from rebounds, stocks and field goal percentage. He’s a poor three-point shooter, and his role may decline due to the team’s offseason additions.
A stacked Oklahoma City Thunder is holding Cason Wallace back. However, the guard has excellent defensive chops and the skills to play a significant role on a team, which makes him a promising dynasty asset. Also, he’s shown flashes of scoring, three-point shooting and some playmaking. The 21-year-old has high upside and should increase his production if his role grows.
After suffering an ACL tear during an offseason workout, Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber will miss all of 2025-26. The big man wasn’t expected to make an immediate fantasy impact anyway, but he’s a good pick for the future. The 19-year-old’s promising defensive production and potential to be heavily involved in the frontcourt make him enticing.
Santi Aldama has never had a consistent starting role, but he’s one of the first players off the bench and can still make an impact. The forward is a versatile producer with the biggest hole in his game being free-throw efficiency. While the 24-year-old has grown his game each season, his minutes are yet to rise to 30+ per game.
The Pacers are short a star, which opens up a big opportunity for Bennedict Mathurin. His fantasy value has always been tied to his points. This season, the 23-year-old could expand his offensive game and increase his dynasty stock. The Canadian doesn’t register many stocks, and his field goal percentage could drop further as his role as a scorer increases.
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