Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The biggest question facing every NBA team

As the new NBA season approaches, fantasy basketball enthusiasts find themselves pondering the biggest question for each team. Here are the top five teams and their biggest fantasy conundrums for the 2026-27 NBA season.

1. Atlanta Hawks: Can Jalen Johnson live up to his first-rounder hype?

Jalen Johnson posted career-high numbers this past season, averaging 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game. His ADP places him in the first round, but fantasy managers will be watching to see if he can maintain this level of production.

2. Boston Celtics: Who will fill the starting five?

Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Derrick White will anchor the starting lineup, but the remaining two spots could be filled by Hugo Gonzalez, Baylor Scheierman, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta, or Mitchell Robinson. Two starting positions could yield solid fantasy production, especially if one of them becomes the team's starting center.

3. Brooklyn Nets: Is Day’Ron Sharpe a Top 100 player?

Day’Ron Sharpe opened the season as Brooklyn's starting center after Nic Claxton was traded to the Bulls. The backup big averaged 16.8 points, 12.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.9 "stocks" per 36 minutes. Sharpe's fantasy viability depends on his minutes and usage under Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle.

4. Charlotte Hornets: Can Naz Reid crack the Top 50?

Naz Reid finished 96 and 91 in per-game fantasy value over the last two seasons. With LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota and Miles Bridges to Phoenix, Reid should see more touches as the starting point guard. Charlotte dealt with injuries from Coby White and Kon Knueppel, potentially boosting Reid's fantasy production.

5. Chicago Bulls: How high can Caleb Wilson fly?

As the No. 4 pick, Caleb Wilson could see significant playing time for a Bulls team in need of a go-to scorer. Wilson can take over games like no other player on the roster and offers excellent defense. At Pick 80 in fantasy drafts, Wilson has the potential to finish multiple rounds higher, but the question remains: how much higher?