2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: Power Forward Rankings

Get your rebounds here. And your field goal percentage. We’ll also take some points, and don’t be a liability at the free throw line. By now, it should be clear. In this age of position-less basketball, eligibility is all over the place. But we need production, regardless of where it comes from, while putting forth the best roster possible. In the quest to do so, let’s dig into our power forward rankings for the 2026-27 fantasy basketball season.

Power Forward Notes

Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic

Depending on your format and league settings, Banchero can be a very divisive player. On the court, he’s great, and he’s the leading man for the Magic. But can he truly be “the man,” and how far can he take them?

If we go through the first three categories, Banchero is a legitimate source of production. When we get to points leagues, that truly makes a difference. Should you want points (22.2), rebounds (8.4), or assists (5.2), Banchero’s averages per game from last season certainly deliver. When you translate that into a points league, we are in business. But at the same time, everyone scores points. While the assists are nice from a power forward perspective, Banchero is lacking on the rebounds as well.

He doesn’t contribute in steals (.6) or blocks (.5), and neither his field goal nor free throw percentages stand out. And then, we get to his 3.1 turnovers per game from last season. This is the perfect example as to why it’s important to know your league settings. Banchero is a good player, but only when deployed correctly.

Julius Randle, Brooklyn Nets

During his two seasons in Minnesota, Randle took a backseat to Anthony Edwards. It was for good reason as it’s clearly Edwards’ team, but Randle’s fantasy value suffered. He’s now in Brooklyn as Randle joins a rebuilding team looking to take the next steps in their journey. Aside from Michael Porter, the Nets are lacking in both veteran presence and playmakers.

Randle provides both.

The usage is going to jump, as we can expect a lot of Brooklyn’s offense to run through Randle. Yes, they have a plethora of young guards; Egor Demin showed signs of development last season, but none have stepped forward to this point. While we should see improvement this season, they’re still raw. And that’s what opens up the opportunity for Randle.

He’s had multiple seasons of averaging more than 20 points per game, with a career high of 25.1 and three seasons of double-digit rebounds. After scoring 21.1 points per game last year, with just 6.7 rebounds, Randle is primed to take a few steps forward. We have to watch for the turnovers, especially if Randle will be handling the ball more often. But if he finishes at 24/10/5, how much will it matter? Especially when he’s a value on draft day, it’s easier to make those turnovers work.

Alex Sarr, Washington Wizards

Drafted second overall two years ago, this is a critical season for Sarr. After averaging 13 points per game as a rookie, he bumped that to 16.3 points over 48 games last season. He played just 27 minutes per game, and there’s a lot to consider here as the 21-year-old enters his third NBA season.

Sarr dealt with hamstring and toe injuries last season, and then had foot surgery in June. While there are some initial limitations to Sarr’s workload entering training camp, he should be good to go by the time we get to opening night.

Now that the Wizards have Anthony Davis and Trae Young in the fold, things should be better for Sarr. There will be less emphasis on him to take a front-and-center role as he works through development. Of course, there’s also the concern that his usage will decrease, but he should find it easier to make an impact. However, he’s still developing, and if he picks up more playing time, is the leap to a 20/10 season that high?

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2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Power Forward Rankings