Northwest NBA Draft Recap: Surprising Picks, Big Risks & Fantasy Winners

2025 NBA Draft Northwest Division Recap:
Josh Lloyd breaks down how the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz attacked the draft — and what it means for your fantasy basketball strategy.

From the Timberwolves plotting life after Rudy Gobert to the Thunder sniping value and the Jazz taking a massive swing, Josh grades each team’s moves and calls out where your dynasty and redraft boards might get wrecked.

Find out why Portland’s questionable centre pick could clog their roster, how Denver’s two-way signings fit in, and whether Utah’s risky first-rounder is worth a stash.

Get your edge for the upcoming season with detailed player fit analysis, future projections, and how these moves could shape fantasy basketball leagues all year long.

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