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Oct 20, 2026, 08:32 AM ET

Separating yourself in fantasy basketball requires a strong draft and savvy moves on the waiver wire throughout the season. But it also takes some foresight -- seeing things before everyone else seems to.

With that in mind, we asked our fantasy hoops experts for their boldest predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season. If any of these come true, they could swing fantasy leagues in a big way.

Here are André Snellings, Eric Moody, Erik Karabell, Steve Alexander, Jim McCormick and Michael F. Florio with their hot takes.

Kel'el Ware finishes top 30 on the Player Rater

McCormick: Myles Turner represents real traffic for Ware, although the Milwaukee Bucks might be compelled to prioritize Ware's exposure given a massive advantage in rebounding on both sides of the court. For an otherwise undersized, wing-centric roster, Ware represents a key frontcourt building block from the Giannis package.…