NBA Fantasy: 25 draft values with first-round upside
This article provides a list of 25 NBA players who are currently undervalued in fantasy basketball drafts but possess the potential to deliver first-round performance. It highlights specific athletes like Tyrese Haliburton and Stephen Curry, offering advice for managers looking to gain a competitive edge in their leagues.
Why it matters
Fantasy sports is a massive industry that drives significant engagement and traffic for major sports media platforms like NBA.com.
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The best fantasy basketball drafts aren't built on safe picks alone. In 2026-27, plenty of stars are slipping past the first round even though they have the upside to deliver first-round value for weeks or months at a time.
From Tyrese Haliburton's return and Stephen Curry's shooting to LaMelo Ball's ceiling and LeBron James' all-around production, these 25 players can swing your fantasy league when they heat up, and the payoff is huge. Use Yahoo ADP and these draft targets to find the high-upside values who can separate your roster from the pack, whether you play 9-cat or points leagues.
Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
Yahoo ADP: 13.3
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