On the surface, the Hawks looked like they were just running it back, keeping their starting five intact this offseason. The Hawks added depth, bolstering defense and 3-point shooting. That’s not a bad thing, as it produces stability in fantasy basketball. Jalen Johnson, SF/PF 📊 Trend: ⬆️ 🗝️ Key Stats:
The Heat pushed all their chips in the middle by sending a massive package of players and picks to acquire Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. Which players will emerge with fantasy value as the Greek Freak reshapes the Miami franchise? Giannis Antetokonmpo, PF/C 📊 Trend: ↔️ 🗝️ Key Stats: PTS,
The Pelicans were one of the more quiet teams during the offseason and are looking like they’re stuck in a mediocre holding pattern. They’re at a crossroads and will need to decide how to move forward — hopefully, sooner than later. Trey Murphy, SG/SF/PF 📊 Trend: ⬆️ 🗝️ Key Stats:
The Warriors were unable to improve their roster in the off-season beyond drafting Yaxel Lendeborg. They missed out on their trade and free agent targets, leaving their team mostly intact from last season. They’re reportedly planning a “gap year” this season, focusing on internal player development, but what
The Jazz have been one of the NBA’s most frustrating teams in fantasy basketball due to their tanking strategy over the last several seasons. Their most productive players often could not be trusted. Case in point, their three best players played 55 or fewer games in 2025-26. Utah
The Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought in 2026, but the team cannot rest on its laurels. The Eastern Conference became far more competitive with recent off-season player movement and stars returning from injuries. What kind of fantasy production will the defending champions bring to the table in
The Spurs are still a young team, but they reached the NBA Finals last season. Will their expected improvement yield fantasy value outside of Victor Wembanyama's? Victor Wembanyama, PF/C 📊 Trend: ⬆️⬆️ 🗝️ Key Stats: PTS, REB, BLK, 3PM, FT% ⚠️ Risk: 🟢 Low 🔓 Value Unlock: Just do you, Wemby! 💡 Quick Hits:
The Magic are hoping better health can erase the disappointment of an injury-riddled 2025-26 campaign. But after a busy offseason around the Eastern Conference, simply getting healthy may not be enough. Which Magic players are poised to gain fantasy value, and which ones could disappoint? Franz Wagner, SF/
The Hornets enter the post-LaMelo era this season, with Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Coby White, and Naz Reid all positioned to absorb a significant share of the vacated production. Brandon Miller, SF/PF 📊 Trend: ⬆️ 🗝️ Key Stats: PTS, 3PM, FT% ⚠️ Risk: 🟢 Low 🔓 Value Unlock: Improved FG% and steals 💡 Quick Hits:
The Kings were relatively quiet during a busy offseason, but they remain committed to a rebuild. Unfortunately, they were unable to find trade partners for their expensive veteran core, creating a roadblock to meaningful fantasy value for some of their younger players early in the season. Domantas Sabonis, PF/C
The Pacers are mostly healthy again and are gearing up to compete in a more competitive Eastern Conference. With Tyrese Haliburton quarterbacking the offense, Ivica Zubac manning the paint, and solid rotation depth, Indiana will be a team to watch. The question is, “which players will deliver the fantasy goods?
The Thunder sacrificed some valuable rotation pieces in a cost-cutting offseason, but few organizations replenish talent better than Oklahoma City. With one of the NBA's strongest development pipelines, several young players are poised to step into larger roles and emerge as fantasy contributors. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 📊 Trend: