2026-27 Fantasy Basketball All-Breakout Team: 6 players who will take a step forward this season

Every fantasy basketball season presents an opportunity to find the next group of players ready to break out. Whether it’s second-year guys on the verge of earning a bigger role, an unproven talent looking to establish himself, or a late-round sleeper with untapped potential, these are the players who could emerge as valuable fantasy assets in the 2026-27 season.

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2026-27 Fantasy Basketball All-Breakout Team

Guard — Brandin Podziemski, Warriors (Yahoo ADP: 116.5)

Podziemski already does some things I love from a fantasy guard, particularly rebounding and secondary playmaking. Now, I want to see what happens if the offensive volume increases. The Warriors notably struck out on most prominent free agents and did nothing to fortify their backcourt alongside Stephen Curry. So, it’s a chance for Podz to prove his worth. Golden State clearly believes he’s ready, signing Podziemski to a five-year, $110 million extension.

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Guard — Dylan Harper, Spurs (Yahoo ADP: 82.2)

Harper is talented enough that I’m willing to live with the crowded backcourt. The question isn’t whether he’ll start, it’s whether his minutes will rise after an impressive rookie year and playoff run that ended in the NBA Finals. I think they will; with his size, expect the Spurs to tinker with more three-guard sets to ensure their best players are on the floor, especially in crunch time. There is some real potential as a stat-stuffer across categories and I’m projecting Harper to score 46.1 FPPG in High Score. Sometimes the simplest breakout case is just betting on talent. Anyone with eyes sees he’s got that “it” factor.

Forward — Brandon Miller, Hornets (Yahoo ADP: 44.6)

LaMelo Ball’s departure opens the door for Miller to become Charlotte’s primary scorer, and…

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Author : Dan Titus

Publish date : 2026-10-12 15:04:00

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