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The MAJOR Regression Candidates In Fantasy Basketball

Nov 18, 2025

Donovan Mitchell is thriving, but will he maintain his elite status when Darius Garland returns? Trey Murphy is on fire, but how sustainable is it with Pelicans injuries? Josh uncovers the surprising rise of Kon Knueppel and Immanuel Quickley, while analyzing Dillon Brooks' recent hot streak. He also highlights Harrison Barnes' inflated ranking and why fantasy managers should think twice. Lastly, keep an eye on other potential sell-high candidates like Jalen Duren and Grayson Allen to maximize your fantasy trades!

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Mitchell's Output Fueled By Temporary Roles

Donovan Mitchell's recent elite numbers are inflated by Darius Garland's absence and Evan Mobley's struggles.
Expect Mitchell's points, assists, rebounds, steals, and efficiency to decline when Garland/Mobley return or team reduces his playmaking load.

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Trade Mitchell For True Top-12 Value

If you can trade Donovan Mitchell for a top-12 player, do it; otherwise consider holding.
Target players like Cade Cunningham or Anthony Edwards if you can acquire them without overpaying.

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Opportunity Explains Trey Murphy's Spike

Trey Murphy's surge benefits from heavy opportunity while Poole, Zion, and DeJounte remain out.
Murphy's efficiency and peripheral stats are unlikely to persist once core players return or usage normalizes.

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Donovan Mitchell is putting up superstar numbers for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but can he sustain his elite fantasy output once Darius Garland returns? Josh Lloyd breaks down which NBA players are overperforming their rest-of-season expectations and serves up crucial sell-high candidates for fantasy basketball managers.

Key insights include Trey Murphy’s explosive run amid New Orleans Pelicans injuries, the unexpected surge from Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel, and rising production from Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley. Is Dillon Brooks’ current hot streak for the Phoenix Suns for real, or should fantasy managers cash out before Jalen Green returns? Plus, the Harrison Barnes “fluff up” exposes why focusing only on fantasy rankings could be a costly mistake. Josh flags additional potential sell-highs, including Jalen Duren and Grayson Allen. Don’t miss this essential guide to maximizing your fantasy basketball trades and roster value.

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