2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: Here are Dan Titus’ favorite picks in each round of a 12-team league

I’ve been through a lot of drafts this preseason (more than I’d like to admit), and certain names keep landing on my rosters no matter where I’m picking. These are my favorite targets in each round, based on Yahoo ADP as of Oct. 15 in 12-team leagues.

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Round 1: Tyrese Maxey, PG, 76ers (ADP 9.4)

Maxey is being slept on because of the crowd in Philly. With LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now sharing the floor with Joel Embiid, many fantasy managers worry Maxey’s usage and production will slip.

It’s a valid concern. I just don’t think it’s enough to pass on him.

Maxey is one of the NBA’s most efficient two-way guards. Last season, he averaged 28.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 3.1 3s and 2.7 stocks on 46/37/89 shooting over 70 games. We’ve also seen him play off the ball before, thriving alongside James Harden. Make no mistake, he’s still the primary option on the Sixers. Even with a dip, I expect at least 25 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists with strong percentages and plenty of stocks.

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I love him anywhere from picks 6 through 8, and when I’ve been in that range, I almost always end up with him.

Round 2: Austin Reaves, PG/SG/SF, Lakers (ADP 23.3)

Reaves is basically Maxey with slightly more turnovers per night and fewer stocks. Offensively, though, they’re right there. Reaves averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists on 49% shooting last season, and that was with LeBron still in L.A. Now that LeBron is in Philly, I’m expecting another offensive leap.

Getting another highly efficient bucket-getter with passing chops early is important, regardless of format. Reaves is that guy, and he’s eligible at three positions.

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Round 3: LaMelo Ball, PG, Timberwolves (ADP 25.4)

I get the apprehension around the injury risk. But LaMelo played 72 games last season, and now he’s on the best team he’s ever played on. The Timberwolves made a drastic shift in identity, and LaMelo’s newfound energy has been infectious since he arrived in Minnesota.

The numbers will speak for themselves. Last season in Charlotte, he…

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Author : Dan Titus

Publish date : 2026-10-15 21:31:00

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