30 Fantasy basketball takes on every NBA team after the first week of the 2026-27 season

Every team has played two to four games, which is the perfect amount of time to be wrong about everything. Here’s my early take on all 30 teams, with extra attention to seven who deserve it. Stats are through Monday, Oct. 26.

7 teams to talk about

Grizzlies: Ty Jerome coming back to earth?

Jerome was leading the league in scoring at 34.7 points per game. Let me say that again. TY JEROME WAS LEADING THE LEAGUE IN SCORING.

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He dropped 45 in the opener, 28 against Golden State and 31 against Sacramento on Sunday to close out Week 1. Then came Monday: 15 points on 4-of-15 shooting, with 8 assists, in Memphis’ 110-105 win over Utah. That brought his average down to 29.8 ppg, and the regression I was talking about has started.

My early take: Jerome’s efficiency will keep coming down at this volume. How much remains to be seen, but imagine the return you could get right now if you sell high. You could also ride the wave without cashing out early on a league winner. The Grizzlies are one of five undefeated squads right now.

Thunder: Ajay Mitchell is next up

The Thunder have one of the league’s stingiest defenses, allowing just 102 points per 100 possessions. Unfortunately, Jalen Williams suffered a gruesome leg injury that will put him out for the season, along with Cason Wallace (torn labrum in left shoulder). It’s hard to find a silver lining — it sucks for OKC, fans and fantasy managers. However, it’s a next-man-up mentality and that player is Ajay Mitchell. Mitchell stepped up on Sunday, scoring 18 points with 6 boards, 4 assists and 3 steals in 27 minutes.

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On Monday, he upped that to 30 points with 5 assists and a block. He’s rostered in over 60% of leagues, but if he’s somehow sitting on your wire, pick him up immediately. Mitchell is my pick as the biggest beneficiary of Williams’ loss, with Jared McCain and Bennett Stirtz next in line.

Lakers: Luka Dončić is still Luka Dončić

Doncic went off against the Jazz, dropping the first 50-piece of the young season. He scored 52 points on 17-of-30 shooting with 8 3s, 10 assists and 8 boards in 38 minutes. If not for Jerome, Luka would have held…

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Author : Dan Titus

Publish date : 2026-10-27 15:22:00

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