2026 Fantasy Basketball Late Round Values
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Key Points:
- Dan Besbris emphasizes the value of late-round fantasy basketball picks, particularly from the 8th round onward, where managers can take more risks on high-upside players outside the top 95 rankings.
- Key late-round favorites include Collin Murray-Boyles, expected to play 25-28 minutes per game for the Raptors, and Josh Hart, whose role will grow significantly with the Knicks after Mitchell Robinson's departure.
- Solid, lower-risk options highlighted are John Collins, Neemias Queta, CJ McCollum, and Myles Turner, all projected to provide steady fantasy value despite lower draft positions.
- High-upside "home run" picks like Jakob Poeltl and Khaman Maluach offer potential big rewards if they stay healthy or earn more playing time, while Kevin Porter Jr. is a speculative pick depending on his role with the Bucks.
- Additional late-round stabs and stop-gap players such as Reed Sheppard, DeMar DeRozan, Grayson Allen, and Jalen Smith could provide valuable contributions in deeper leagues or during injury fill-ins, making late rounds crucial for upside chasing.
