Victor Wembanyama delivered his best fantasy performance of the season in a crucial matchup against the Nuggets, helping shape the final High Score perfect lineup for Yahoo leagues. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokić secured his place as the fantasy MVP with an elite average of 69.2 fantasy points per game, outpacing Luka Dončić by 5.1 points.
Wembanyama’s 70+ fantasy point games in four of his past five outings proved instrumental for fantasy managers. Though the Spurs fell to the Nuggets, Wemby’s output in points, rebounds, and blocks was enough to push many into the final round of their league titles. His late-season surge suggests he’ll be a top-three fantasy pick in 2026-27 drafts, despite injuries limiting his overall season.
Jokić, on the other hand, was untouchable in the fantasy realm. His 69.2 average wasn’t just the highest in the league, but it also came despite missing a significant portion of January. In the final week, Jokić’s performance on the court for Denver was the difference in many championship deciders. As one manager lamented, “If Jokić was playing any other team, my final likely would have gone in my favor.”
Luka Dončić, who finished the season as the second-highest fantasy producer, was limited by a hamstring injury that will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. Before the injury, Dončić delivered a 77-point fantasy game, helping fantasy managers reach the final. He’s expected to return for the playoffs, but for 2026-27 drafts, he’s still projected as a top-three pick.
Jayson Tatum made a surprise return to the High Score spotlight after recovering from a torn Achilles. He averaged 20-10-5 through 14 games, showing enough to suggest he’ll be a top-32 fantasy pick next season. LeBron James also made a final-week impact with a near-triple-double (30 points, 15 assists, 9 rebounds) and could see fantasy value rise depending on his next destination.
Cooper Flagg, the rookie phenom, nearly averaged 20-5-5 with over 2.0 stocks per game, putting him in position to win Rookie of the Year. His performance in the final lineup gives fantasy managers a glimpse of his potential in 2026-27 drafts.
With the fantasy season in the books, it’s time to start planning for next year. Jokić is the clear No. 1 overall fantasy target, but Wembanyama and Dončić will be hotly contested for the top two spots. The draft rankings are shaping up, and the battle for fantasy supremacy will begin anew in the fall.
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