2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: 7 players we're fading in drafts
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The article presents a "fades list" of seven NBA players who are currently being drafted too high in fantasy basketball leagues, advising managers to wait for them to slip in draft position for better value.
- Tyrese Maxey is cautioned against as a first-round pick due to expected reduced playing time and shot volume with new teammates LeBron James and Jaylen Brown sharing responsibilities.
- Jaylen Brown is also considered overvalued at his third-round ADP because of a crowded Philadelphia rotation and his historically inefficient play, making a fourth-round pick more reasonable.
- Paolo Banchero and Jalen Duren are flagged for lacking elite skills or facing uncertain roles, making them risky early-round picks despite solid past production.
- Stephon Castle, Cameron Boozer, and Derik Queen are noted as players with potential but currently overvalued due to limited touches, competition for playing time, or team dynamics, suggesting drafters should be cautious with their ADPs.
