Every player from the 2026 draft class, projected for their rookie NBA season.
Rookies are the hardest players to price in a fantasy draft: there is no NBA history to lean on, and a role can swing on one training camp. These projections cover the whole 2026 draft class, so you can separate the first-year players worth a mid-round pick from the ones worth a late flier — and the ones who only matter in dynasty. Rank them by category z-score or switch to fantasy points to match your league.
NBA rookie projections — frequently asked questions
Which players count as rookies in these fantasy basketball projections?
Every player from the 2026 NBA draft class, matched on draft year. The list rolls forward each season, so it always shows the incoming class rather than last year’s.
How should I use rookie projections on draft day?
Treat them as a range rather than a fixed number. Rookie minutes are the least certain input in any projection, so lean on the players whose role is already clear, and take swings on high-upside rookies later, when the cost of being wrong is a bench spot rather than a starting slot.
Are these rookie projections for redraft or dynasty leagues?
They project the coming season, which is what redraft managers need. Dynasty managers can still use them as a first-year baseline, but should weigh draft position, age, and long-term role more heavily than a single season of projected production.
What are Long Season Projections?
Long Season Projections estimate a player’s statistical output across the entire NBA season. They forecast totals and averages for categories like points, rebounds, assists, steals, and fantasy points based on past performance, role, and expected playing time.
How are the projections calculated?
Our models combine:
Historical player stats and trends
Usage rate and minutes projections
Team context (coaching style, pace, roster changes)
