hey basketball fans welcome back to the Channel with the 2024 to 25 NBA season just around the corner it's time to dive into the fantasy basketball world and give you the edge you need to dominate your league in today's video we'll break down six forwards who are either rising stars or sleepers ready to explode this season whether you're a season fantasy player or just getting started these are the players you need to keep on your radar so let's get into it understanding risers and sleepers before we jump into our picks let's quickly clarify what we mean by risers and sleepers a riser is an established player whose production and performance are expected to increase significantly this season this could be due to a change of scenery and new coaching strategy or just natural progression in their career a sleeper is either a promising rookie ready to make an immediate impact or an undervalued player who's been overlooked due to past performance but is primed for a breakout season now that we got that covered let's dive into our list of three risers and three sleepers you should consider for your fantasy team point1 Jabari Smith Houston Rockets Jabari Smith is a player who's steadily improved as a shooter and Defender over his first two years in the NBA at just 21 Smith is showing signs of maturity and potential that were hinted at late last season he ended the 2023 to 24 campaign strong with double digit scoring in 20 of his last 25 games with an improved perimeter shot and a young Dynamic Rockets roster around him Smith is set to get significant minutes and should be on your radar as a riser this season two Jaylen Johnson Atlanta Hawks Jaylen Johnson had what could be considered a breakout year last season but he's ready to make an even bigger impact in Atlanta the Hawks decision to trade DJ Murray opens up a massive Gap in production and Johnson is in a prime position to fill it despite some injury concerns if Johnson stays healthy he's looking at a career year with more minutes and a guaranteed spot in the starting lineup. three Nikola jovic Miami Heat Nikola jovic is another name to watch after a slow start last season he turned things around post All-Star break and became a key contributor for the Miami Heat with a strong showing in international play during the Olympics jovic is pois to secure a starting role this season if he can stay healthy and maintain his form jovic's fantasy value is set to rise significantly and there you have it three risers and three sleepers to watch out for in the 2024 to 25 fantasy basketball season these forwards could be the key to your success this year so make sure to keep them in mind when drafting your team if you found this video helpful don't forget to hit the like button subscribe to the channel and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss out on our fantasy basketball tips good luck this season and we'll see you in the next video [Music]