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LeBron James signs with Sixers, early top-50 fantasy basketball rankings released

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:31 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

LeBron James signs with Sixers, early top-50 fantasy basketball rankings released

Summary

LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, significantly impacting fantasy basketball rankings for the 2026-27 season. Following his signing, Dan Titus has updated the top-50 players for 9-category leagues. Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokić, and Luka Dončić occupy the top three spots. Several players, like Tyrese Maxey and Jayson Tatum, are expected to adjust their performance with this change, while others like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry could see changes due to prior injuries. Comprehensive rankings were developed, taking into account player movement and performance trends heading into the new season.

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Market Watch

•LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers.
•Victor Wembanyama is ranked as the top fantasy player.
•Tyrese Maxey's usage is expected to change with LeBron's arrival.
•Comprehensive rankings reflect player performances from the Summer League.
•Injuries played a role in adjusting the rankings for players like Stephen Curry.

Latest Updates

2:31 PMYahoo Sports — 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Early top-50 players for 9-cat following the LeBron James signing

What they're saying

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Now that LeBron has signed with the Sixers, Dan Titus updates his top-50 players for fantasy basketball in 2026-27 for 9-cat leagues.
— Yahoo Sportsby Dan Titus

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