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2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Bold Predictions: Ant-Man wins scoring title, Wemby makes history and more hot takes

The 2026-27 NBA season is shaping up to be a fantasy basketball goldmine, with a few bold predictions standing out. Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota forward, could finally break through for a scoring title after averaging a career-high 28.8 points per game last season.

With LaMelo Ball now traded to the Pelicans, Edwards is set to reclaim his natural role as the primary scorer, potentially pushing past Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who both topped 31 points per game in 2025-26. His efficiency and volume could surge, especially with Naz Reid handling more playmaking duties, giving Edwards a clearer path to top-12 fantasy value—a finish he’s never achieved before, despite his elite scoring prowess and improving three-point shooting.

Meanwhile, Brandon Miller’s breakout could redefine the Charlotte Hornets’ offense, as the team shifts fully to a Miller-and-Kon Knueppel core. After averaging just 30.3 minutes last year, Miller’s usage rate should skyrocket with Ball gone, and if he sustains production near 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists per game while adding defensive impact, he’ll vault into elite fantasy territory by season’s end.

Another sleeper bet? Stephon Castle, who could leap from a 2024-25 ranking of 170th in standard fantasy formats to the top 50 in 2026-27, based on his emerging offensive versatility and increased role in a revamped roster.

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