Wait, it gets worse. Statistically, Washington’s three most effective players last season were Jonas Valančiūnas, who now plays for the Nuggets; Jordan Poole, who now plays for the Pelicans; and Malcolm Brogdon, who now plays for the Knicks.

Alas, we soldier on without them, as their teams now must. The Rockets, Thunder, Lakers and Warriors will tip off the 2025-26 season on Tuesday, even if they have to do so at least at full strength. So, with the season set to tip off, let's pick some best bets for Tuesday's slate with odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook.

Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, many publications ranked all of the top players in the league. Some players were divisive. Others were not.

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Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the NBA's highest-paid player in 2025, according to Brett Knight of <a href=" reportedly bringing in an "estimated $159.6 million in pretax earnings this season—counting both his playing salary and his annual income from endorsements and other business endeavors.

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