The 2025-26 NBA season has come to a close, and for many fantasy basketball owners, it was a season to forget. Among the disappointment, some picks stood out as particularly egregious, leaving owners wondering what could have been. In this article, we'll take a look at the worst fantasy basketball picks by round for the 2025-26 season, and try to make sense of what went wrong. In the first round, the worst pick was likely Jabari Smith Jr., who owners were high on coming into the season. The freshman phenom out of Auburn had a promising rookie season, but ultimately failed to live up to the hype, averaging just 14.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Smith's inability to develop a reliable three-point shot and his inconsistent defensive play made him a letdown for many owners who drafted him early. Other first-round disappointments included Victor Wembanyama, who struggled to adjust to the NBA game, and Scoot Henderson, who suffered a season-ending injury. Despite their impressive college careers, these players failed to deliver on their promise in the pros.