2026-27 Heat Fantasy Preview
The Heat pushed all their chips in the middle by sending a massive package of players and picks to acquire Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. Which players will emerge with fantasy value as the Greek Freak reshapes the Miami franchise?
Giannis Antetokonmpo, PF/C
📊 Trend: ↔️
🗝️ Key Stats: PTS, REB, AST, FG%
⚠️ Risk: 🟠 Medium
🔓 Value Unlock: Once again make an impact defensively with steals and blocks
💡 Quick Hits: The 36 games he played last season were a career-low due to multiple calf strains and a hyperextended left knee with a bone bruise. The good news is that he gets a fresh start with the Heat. Giannis wants to win another championship this year, and he sure as hell will play like it.
❓ Big Question(s): Despite being highly coveted by the Heat, we still have to wonder how well Giannis fits in with “Heat Culture?”
🎯 Draft Range: 5-9
⭐ Fantasy Take: It’s fair to see Giannis as a force in H2H, as his FT% and TOs can easily be punted in the right draft strategy. However, he deserves a heavy fade when it comes to rotisserie. Overall, it’s safe to ride the sentiment that a motivate Giannis will be a productive Giannis.
Bam Adebayo, PF/C
📊 Trend: ↔️
🗝️ Key Stats: PTS, REB, 3PM, FG%, TO
⚠️ Risk: 🟢
🔓 Value Unlock: Find a balance between his improved 3-point shooting and FG% efficiency
💡 Quick Hits: Despite a shift in Bam’s game, his value stayed relatively the same last season. He saw a big leap in his 3PM to 1.7, but that came at the expense of his FG%. And while his APG slid, so did his turnovers.
❓ Big Question(s): How will Bam’s new game jell with Giannis in the Heat’s revamped frontcourt?
🎯 Draft Range: 35-45
⭐ Fantasy Take: Bam is evolving into a two-way stretch four/five and the jury is still out as to what his final form will look like. We’re seeing some bumps in the road recently, but I expect his game to settle into something that can have a stable fantasy floor.
Andrew Wiggins, SG/SF
📊 Trend: ↔️
🗝️ Key Stats: PTS, STL, BLK, 3PM, FG%, TO
⚠️ Risk: 🟢
🔓 Value Unlock: Solidify himself as a reliable third scoring option for the Heat
💡 Quick Hits: Wiggins has an underrated well-rounded game. He delivers two 3s, one steal and one block on a nightly basis and is in line for a larger role offensively this season.
❓ Big Question(s): What will a next-level offensive game from Wiggins look like?
🎯 Draft Range: 90-100
⭐ Fantasy Take: Wiggins tends to fall in drafts because he’s in the zone where managers are looking to reinforce either their assists, or are in search of another big man. While he’s neither a passing guard or a rebounding/shot-blocking big man, his diverse stat line is one of the best in his range at rounding out a team’s needs.
Davion Mitchell, PG
📊 Trend: ⬆️
🗝️ Key Stats: AST, STL, FG%, TO
⚠️ Risk: 🟢 Low
🔓 Value Unlock: Improve 3-point shooting, be more aggressive offensively
💡 Quick Hits: Mitchell is one of best on-ball perimeter defenders in the game, but his offense is still very much a work in progress. He has a crazy work ethic, so some growth can be expected this season.
❓ Big Question(s): Can Davion transition from being a defense-first guard to become a two-way threat?
🎯 Draft Range: 115-125
⭐ Fantasy Take: Expect to see Mitchell drafted early this season thanks to his ton of shared workout videos on social media, but more because of the category scarcity of assists which he is able to offer.
Bobby Portis, PF/C
📊 Trend: ↔️
🗝️ Key Stats: REB, 3PM, FG%, TO
⚠️ Risk: 🟢 Low
🔓 Value Unlock: Play heavy minutes in a sixth-man role
💡 Quick Hits: The Heat cleared out its depth to acquire Giannis and Portis, so there will be no lack of minutes for Bobby in the second unit.
❓ Big Question(s): Can Portis switch gears and pop with a higher scoring game this season?
🎯 Draft Range: 145-155
⭐ Fantasy Take: Portis is often overlooked due to his lack of blocks, often regarded as a mediocre, end-of-bench “big” man. But he’s a solid option for small-ball teams thanks to C-eligility and ability to knock down 3s with good accuracy from the field.
Pelle Larsson, SG/SF
📊 Trend: ⬆️
🗝️ Key Stats: AST, 3PM, FG%, FT%, TO
⚠️ Risk: 🟢 Low
🔓 Value Unlock: Develop into a passing wing with 3-point shooting
💡 Quick Hits: Larsson saw some significant improvement last season, emerging as a value streamer for his 3s, assists and efficient scoring game. Unfortunately, he doesn’t offer much on the defensive side of the ball.
❓ Big Question(s): Can Larsson improve his handle and playmaking to become a jumbo passing wing for the Heat?
🎯 Draft Range: 155-165
⭐ Fantasy Take: The market is currently sleeping on Larsson, who can be a sleeper pick in drafts.
👀 Players to Watch: Tim Hardaway Jr., Dru Smith, Nikola Jovic
