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RAPM shows which draft prospects helped their teams the most, which struggled to make a difference β€” and why Yaxel Lendeborg could be a difference-maker in the NBA

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Jeremias Engelmann
Jun 02, 2026
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The 2026 NBA draft class is a strong one, especially when you look metrics based on box-score stats, such as BPM.

But what does lineup data tell us about this year’s class?

Who are the standouts? Whose rating seems like a big red flag?

Let’s dive in.

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