Fantasy basketball managers face a critical question: which late-season surges are for real, and which are playoff mirages? Josh Lloyd breaks down eye-popping second-half breakouts, including Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s unexpected top-10 ranking with the Atlanta Hawks and Cooper Flagg’s sophomore leap for the Dallas Mavericks. Is Darius Garland’s resurgence for the Los Angeles Clippers sustainable, especially with Kawhi Leonard out and Brandon Ingram stepping in?

The analysis doesn't stop there, Josh examines the fantasy futures of Kyle Filipowski after Utah Jazz’s lineup shifts, Reed Sheppard’s elevated role on a retooled Houston Rockets roster, and Matas Buzelis’s emergence for the Chicago Bulls. Plus, discover why Maxime Raynaud’s and Gui Santos’s impressive finishes might not translate to the upcoming NBA season. With the context behind each player’s numbers and clear-eyed projections for 2026, this episode is a must-listen for fantasy enthusiasts eyeing next year’s draft.

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