Fantasy basketball managers, it's time for a painful but necessary look back. As we settle into the offseason, let's dissect the draft picks that derailed championship hopes during the 2025-26 NBA season. Based on Yahoo Fantasy Basketball ADP, these were the single worst selections from each of the first ten rounds. If your season went off the rails, one of these names is likely to blame.

Kicking off the list is a true superstar whose season was a perfect storm of disappointment. Giannis Antetokounmpo's year was marred by front-office drama, persistent trade rumors, and frustrating injuries, limiting him to just 36 games. While he posted All-Star numbers when active, his overall production fell to a level unseen in seven years. A significant drop-off in 9-category formats left him at 69th on a per-game basis—a brutal return for a likely first-round pick. With his future in Milwaukee seemingly over, all eyes will be on his next destination and whether "The Greek Freak" can reclaim his elite fantasy status.

The second-round bust came from Sacramento, where Domantas Sabonis played a mere 19 games. "Doma" averaged under 30 minutes, even came off the bench four times, and saw declines across key statistical categories. The Kings' questionable roster construction didn't help, failing to utilize him as effectively as in prior seasons. Now rehabbing from a torn meniscus and reportedly on the trade block, Sabonis carries considerable risk into next year's drafts.

Drafting Jalen Williams meant starting your season in a deep hole, as "J-Dub" missed the first 20 games with a wrist injury. His return in late November was short-lived; after 24 games, a hamstring issue sidelined him for 24 of the next 26. He finally returned for the fantasy playoffs in Week 22, but for many managers, it was too little, too late. His final line—33 games, 17.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.2 steals—was solid but a far cry from the healthy, breakout season managers banked on.