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Oct 29, 2026, 06:43 AM ET

Sometimes, it takes a while to see how the things are going to shake out in this new NBA season. Other times, it is plainly obvious that things are not as they seemed before the season officially tipped off, whether that means less playing time, a drop in production, or changes under a new coaching staff.

With that in mind, we asked our fantasy basketball experts Andre Snellings, Eric Moody, Eric Karabell, Steve Alexander, Jim McCormick and Michael F. Florio to identify the biggest preseason assumptions that are already being challenged.

Here's what has stood out to them after one week of NBA action.

Tyrese Maxey , other 76ers thriving despite Philadelphia's star power

Moody: The concern in Philadelphia was that too many stars would eat into Maxey's production. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joined Joel Embiid , but Maxey averaged 50 fantasy points per game through four games as the Sixers opened 3-1.…