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NBA teams address key fantasy basketball questions for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:13 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

NBA teams address key fantasy basketball questions for 2026-27 season

Summary

As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, all 30 teams are evaluating critical fantasy basketball questions. Teams like the Atlanta Hawks are determining Jalen Johnson's potential as a first-round pick, while the Boston Celtics are finalizing their starting lineup. Other teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, are looking at Kyrie Irving's health following an ACL injury. Teams face uncertainties with players moving into new roles, and many key performers are on various teams' radars amidst trades and injuries. The preseason will give teams insight into these evolving situations as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Atlanta Hawks assess Jalen Johnson's first-round potential
•Boston Celtics finalize their starting lineup
•Dallas Mavericks monitor Kyrie Irving's return from injury
•Chicago Bulls look to Caleb Wilson for scoring
•Cleveland Cavaliers evaluate Donovan Mitchell's status as a first-round pick

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5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The biggest question facing every NBA team

What they're saying

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From changing rotations to breakout candidates and uncertain roles, we examine the biggest fantasy basketball question facing all 30 NBA teams entering the 2026-27 season.
— Yahoo Sports

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