San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama leads ESPN’s Player Rater after three weeks of the 2026–27 NBA season, though fantasy analysts remain divided on whether he is the definitive top fantasy asset across formats.
Wembanyama averages 30.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.4 blocks per game. His 66.8 fantasy points per game trail Luka Dončić’s 68.2, while Nikola Jokić averages nearly 60 FP/G after a slower start. According to ESPN’s Andre Snellings, Wembanyama holds an advantage in category leagues due to his elite block rate, but all three players remain viable top picks. Eric Karabell noted Dončić’s scoring volume — near 40 points per game — gives him appeal in rotisserie leagues, though both Dončić and Wembanyama face durability questions. Eric Moody named Wembanyama his No. 1 regardless of format, citing multi-category dominance. Jim McCormick credited Wembanyama’s offensive growth and defensive impact, while Michael F. Florio emphasized Jokić’s assist advantage and Steve Alexander called Wembanyama “the best fantasy player on the planet.”
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Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black started the season behind Jalen Suggs but became a top-50 fantasy asset after Suggs was sidelined. Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard saw increased minutes and production following Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring injury. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu averaged 21.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 steals in seven starts during Anthony Edwards’ absence after knee surgery. Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner averaged 23.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 10.2 assists in November entering Wednesday night’s action.
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green averages 11.8 points per game — the lowest scoring mark of his career. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert’s shooting efficiency and blocked shots have declined, especially at the free throw line. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley averages 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks — down sharply in rebounding and shot-blocking categories. Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell’s shot volume and quality have dipped in Chicago’s system. Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson produces fewer points, assists, rebounds, steals and blocks than last season. Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis ranks outside the top 200 in fantasy points.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is ESPN’s Andre Snellings’ biggest surprise among first-year players. Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. averages 26.2 points and 7.3 assists with a 32% usage rate. Boston Celtics forward Paul George outpaces Jaylen Brown in rotisserie categories. Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George ranks atop shooting guards and second among small forwards in block-based added value. Phoenix Suns guard Ty Jerome ranks sixth in NBA scoring at 26.7 points per game.
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