Way-too-early first-round rankings for 2026-2027 fantasy basketball

The 2025-26 regular season wrapped up on Sunday and my mind is already shifting to next year’s drafts. Before you call it obsessive, analysts are already drafting — and that’s exactly what we want. Debating how this season’s performances should shape next season’s decisions is part of the fun.

So, before the NBA Playoffs, draft and free agency begin, let’s get an early jump on projecting the first round. Here’s how my way-too-early top 10 is shaping up — and why. 1.

Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets Another year, another season averaging a triple-double. Jokić joined Russell Westbrook as the only players in NBA history to accomplish that feat in consecutive seasons . Another notable record was that Jokić was the first player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounds and assists in a season — ridiculous.

Though Jokić uncharacteristically missed 17 games this season, he finished the season as the top player in 9-cat and High Score on a per-game basis. Until he gives you a legitimate reason to doubt him, he remains your consensus first overall pick. 2.