Fantasy basketball draft targets identified for all scoring categories
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Punt Guide outlines potential draft targets for managers in nine-category formats. Highlighted players include Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokić, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as top options. Additional recommendations span various rounds, with guards like Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Maxey emerging as key targets when punting rebounds. Managers are advised to consider player availability and position suitability based on their chosen punting strategy. The guide includes insights on players to target, such as Amen Thompson in the second round and Desmond Bane in later rounds.
- •Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokić, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are elite targets.
- •Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Maxey are key for punting rebounds.
- •Amen Thompson is suggested as a second-round target.
- •Desmond Bane is noted for later rounds enhancing value.
- •The guide provides a comprehensive strategy for various scoring categories.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Punt Guide: Best draft targets for every category
"Here are some potential options for each of the nine scoring categories in standard fantasy basketball leagues.
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