The NBA season begins tomorrow! That brings a whole new crop of ready to play rookies set to make their NBA debuts over the next couple days. This rookie class already has people buzzing with excitement over the talent of many of the top picks. The NBA fantasy team got together to rank the top 10 rookies heading into the season strictly from a fantasy perspective. 

10. Aday Mara – Oklahoma City Thunder 

Mara’s first four preseason games put the league on notice. The 12th overall pick was everywhere on both ends for Oklahoma City, shooting 78.8% from the field (33 total shots) to go along with 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.4 blocks. He can be a legitimate backup center to Isaiah Hartenstein, and perhaps even an offensive upgrade with his playmaking and extended range. The 7-foot-3 Spaniard has the potential to integrate himself with a championship-caliber rotation from the jump.

Burries enters his rookie season with the Milwaukee Bucks entering a rebuild after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. While there is plenty of guard depth here with Tyler Herro, Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr. and Gary Trent Jr. to compete for backcourt minutes with, the Bucks will eventually get the No. 10 overall pick some opportunity with the ball in his hands this season.

Wagler will have plenty of freedom in LA’s offense, especially given that Brandon Ingram will miss the start of the season due to a partially torn Achilles tendon and right heel surgery. The fifth overall pick is a pure scorer, able to make tough shots at a high level and create from anywhere on the floor. Wagler shot 30.3% from the field and 25% from 3-point range in three preseason games, but the ceiling is still very high as a 6-foot-6 guard with elite skill.

After several seasons with rookies struggling to fit into the Warriors win-now mindset, Lendeborg arrives needing to produce for the Golden State Warriors to stay in the playoff race. With Jimmy Butler III not expected to return from a torn ACL for at least a few months, the Warriors are going to give Lendeborg shots and minutes next to Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski. By the time Butler III returns, Lendeborg may have already established himself with the Warriors and may not lose too many minutes.

The Nets have high-usage scorers in Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle, but Brown should find a way to produce as the starting point guard next to sharpshooter Egor Dёmin. At Louisville, Brown was an elite three-level scorer (18.2 PPG on 41/34/84 shooting splits) while setting up the offense as a playmaker. He appeared in just one preseason game, but notched 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. The 6-foot-4 floor general will have multiple roles within Brooklyn’s offense.

Acuff Jr. may rise up these rankings in the next few weeks with how often the ball will be in his hands. Unlike some of the other rookies on this list, Acuff Jr. has very few players competing with him for minutes. Russell Westbrook retired and Ben Simmons was lost for the season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon during practice Sunday. Acuff Jr. may be in a similar role with the Sacramento Kings this season, compared to the one he was in college at Arkansas last year. Acuff Jr. averaged 23.5 points and 6.4 assists on 35.1 minutes a game. If Acuff Jr. can keep his efficiency up, his season with the Kings could go very similarly to his breakout collegiate year.

4. AJ Dybantsa – Washington Wizards

The Wizards don’t need Dybantsa to shoulder what most No. 1 overall picks are expected to do. Surrounded by Anthony Davis and Trae Young, he can make an impact without being the top option, which is why he’s behind Boozer, Wilson and Peterson in our first Fantasy Rookie Power Rankings. Still, last season’s leading scorer in college basketball will be crucial in helping Washington take a leap in postseason contention. Dybantsa can produce on both ends of the floor, scoring inside and defending the perimeter at high levels.

Peterson arrives in the NBA with the tantalizing skills that could make him a fantasy superstar. The reason Peterson comes in behind both Boozer and Wilson is strictly the opportunity. We expect him to play plenty but with veterans such as Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. around, Peterson may be asked more to fit in instead of carrying the scoring load for this new-look Utah Jazz team. Peterson was able to dominate for the Kansas Jayhawks in spurts last year, which may foreshadow how his rookie season will go.

Wilson should get plenty of touches entering Year 1 with the Bulls, and proved he can be Chicago’s centerpiece after averaging 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.5 blocks in 27.7 minutes in four Summer League games. Preseason also saw him put up an impressive 15.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists across five contests, showing just how high his floor is. Wilson is an uber-athletic forward who can command the ball.

1. Cameron Boozer – Memphis Grizzlies

The Rookie of the Year favorite comes to Memphis after dominating college basketball for a season at Duke. Boozer has a clear runway for lots of minutes and shots with Ja Morant traded away to Portland. The 19-year-old flashed his ability to fill up the box score during the preseason. In a loaded rookie class, Boozer is the first rookie you want to draft heading into the 2026-27 fantasy season.