We're a week into the NBA season, and some fascinating statistical trends have already jumped out. Fantasy managers should pay attention, because what's happening now could shape the early-season landscape.

That's what this column is about. We'll start with a high-altitude view of the league and then zoom in on the details that matter.

Scoring is up roughly 4.5 points per game from last season, climbing to 118.3 in 2025-26 after settling in at 113.8 a year ago. It's also up five points compared to last October's pace. If it holds, this would be the highest-scoring season since 1961-62. The average pace sits at 101.5 possessions per game, which would be the fastest since 1985-86. It's still early, but the offensive explosion is real, and it's creating a more favorable environment for fant

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