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Jonathan Kuminga’s Surprise Start SHOCKS Fantasy Basketball | Fantasy Managers Take Notice

Oct 22, 2025

NBA Opening Night delivered big surprises! Alperen Sengun stunned with a 39-point breakout, while Chet Holmgren impressed fans in his debut. The Warriors’ surprising start with Jonathan Kuminga has fantasy managers buzzing about potential waiver adds. Analysis drills down into overreactions, trends, and lineup shifts, offering insights on players like Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic. Plus, advice on maintaining patience in the face of early season chaos makes this discussion one not to miss!

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ADVICE

Avoid Impulse Moves After Opening Night

Don't panic or make impulse roster moves after one game of the season.
Resist impulse trades, drops, or pickups based on opening-night noise.

INSIGHT

Sengun's Shooting Gains Look Promising

Alperen Sengun showed surprising three-point and free-throw improvement that may signal real development.
One game is noisy, but preseason trends make Sengun's shooting gains encouraging.

ADVICE

Wait For Minutes Patterns Before Adding Bigs

Don't rush to add Steven Adams based solely on one-game heavy minutes.
Wait for a pattern before changing roster plans for Adams or Reed Sheppard.

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Two games, massive storylines.
Josh Lloyd recaps NBA Opening Night for fantasy basketball — the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors’ victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Alperen Sengun erupted for 39 points, cementing himself as a potential fantasy breakout. Chet Holmgren dazzled in his debut, while Jonathan Kuminga’s surprise start for Golden State shakes up the Warriors rotation.

Josh breaks down every key performance — what’s real, what’s noise, and what it all means for your fantasy team. He explains why you shouldn’t overreact to one game but also identifies the subtle trends that matter.

📊 Featuring analysis on Sengun’s improved shooting, Durant’s quiet debut, Holmgren’s usage, and Cason Wallace's monster night.
🏀 Plus: why Kuminga might be a sneaky early waiver add and what to watch in the Warriors’ new rotation.

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