Fantasy basketball enthusiasts, it's never too early to start planning for the future. While the 2025-26 season is still shrouded in uncertainty—with free agency, the draft, and injuries yet to reshape NBA rosters—a group of Rotoworld analysts has already taken a bold leap into the 2026-27 campaign. In a six-round, 10-team, eight-cat head-to-head mock draft, they've offered a fascinating glimpse into what the fantasy landscape could look like two years from now.
The early picks were largely predictable, but the mock quickly revealed how much the eight-category format (which excludes turnovers) can shift draft strategies. Two names, in particular, stood out: Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić. The 7-foot-4 phenom, despite being limited to 64 games in 2025-26 due to injuries, posted elite numbers at just 22 years old—and he's still nowhere near his ceiling. Meanwhile, Jokić remains a perennial 1.1 contender, though much depends on how the Denver Nuggets retool around their three-time MVP this offseason.
The most intriguing pick of the first round, however, might be Tyrese Haliburton. After missing the entire 2025-26 season with a ruptured Achilles suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers star presents a high-risk, high-reward gamble. When healthy, Haliburton delivers elite fantasy value, but questions linger about his recovery timeline and how he'll mesh with new center Ivica Zubac—not to mention a potential high lottery pick that could add another talented option to the mix.
Another name to watch: Anthony Davis. Despite not playing a single game for the Washington Wizards after his trade from Dallas, Davis has already been the subject of trade rumors, making his fantasy stock a moving target. And rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who dazzled in his debut season, has analysts buzzing about his limitless potential.
As the mock draft unfolded with a third-round reversal, it became clear that the 2026-27 season could be a turning point. Will Wembanyama finally dethrone Jokić as the undisputed No. 1 pick? Can Haliburton bounce back to form? And what other surprises will the next two years bring? For now, fantasy managers can only speculate—but that's half the fun.