Way-too-early first-round rankings for 2026-2027 fantasy basketball

The 2025-26 regular season wrapped up on Sunday and my mind is already shifting to next year’s drafts. Before you call it obsessive, analysts are already drafting — and that’s exactly what we want. Debating how this season’s performances should shape next season’s decisions is part of the fun. So, before the NBA Playoffs, draft and free agency begin, let’s get an early jump on projecting the first round.

Here’s how my way-too-early top 10 is shaping up — and why.

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1. Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets

Another year, another season averaging a triple-double. Jokić joined Russell Westbrook as the only players in NBA history to accomplish that feat in consecutive seasons. Another notable record was that Jokić was the first player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounds and assists in a season — ridiculous.

Though Jokić uncharacteristically missed 17 games this season, he finished the season as the top player in 9-cat and High Score on a per-game basis. Until he gives you a legitimate reason to doubt him, he remains your consensus first overall pick.

2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs

After completing his third NBA season, Wemby is already the best defensive player in the league and on the shortlist for MVP. He improved his scoring, rebounding and FG% despite averaging fewer than 30 minutes per night. More impressively, he’s generated 4 stocks per game for the third consecutive season and showed his durability, playing in at least 65 games in two of his first three seasons. The two-way production is so tantalizing, I wouldn’t be mad at anyone taking Wemby at 1.01.

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3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

Career highs in field goal percentage (55.4%) and assists (6.4) to go with 31.1 points per game, and he’s shaping up to win back-to-back MVPs. SGA is the safest pick next to Jokic in the entire draft. Elite scoring, steals, efficiency, and he’s the engine for the best team in the NBA. You know exactly what you’re getting — a top-three asset in 9-cat and top-five in High Score.

4. Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers

Dončić led the league in scoring at…

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Author : Dan Titus

Publish date : 2026-04-13 15:26:00

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