ESPN Releases Updated Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2026-27 Season, Category and Roto Formats
The rankings note the return of Tyrese Haliburton and Kyrie Irving after each missed a season, according to ESPN.
ESPN has published updated fantasy basketball rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, covering both head-to-head category leagues and rotisserie (Roto) formats, according to the outlet.
The rankings, part of ESPN's ongoing fantasy basketball coverage, address the question of which player should be considered the top overall pick for fantasy managers heading into the new season, the outlet said.
Among the notable storylines highlighted in the rankings is the return of point guards Tyrese Haliburton and Kyrie Irving, both of whom missed a season, according to ESPN. The outlet's rankings account for their reintegration into their respective teams and the fantasy implications of their comebacks.
ESPN's fantasy basketball rankings are typically used by fantasy league participants to guide draft strategy, distinguishing between category-based scoring systems, where players are valued based on contributions across multiple statistical categories, and rotisserie formats, which aggregate season-long statistical performance across a fixed set of categories.
The full rankings and accompanying analysis are available on ESPN's website.
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