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Gonzalez has a chance to claim a larger role in 2026-27 after the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George.

Assuming Boston remains steadfast in keeping Payton Pritchard as its sixth man off the bench, the competition for the starting spot at shooting guard should come down to Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman. Gonzalez made only three starts to Scheierman's 20 last regular season, so the former is likely to need a standout training camp this fall to make inroads in the race for a spot in the first unit.

Beringer could play an expanded role in 2026-27 after the Timberwolves sent Naz Reid to the Hornets as part of the LaMelo Ball trade.

After logging just 7.9 minutes per game last regular season, the 2025 first-rounder is now slotting in as Minnesota's No. 2 center behind Rudy Gobert now that Reid is out of the frontcourt mix. Beringer dominated at times during the 2025-26 G League regular season, averaging 15.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 64.0 percent from the field.

Johnson enters his rookie campaign after Dallas selected him ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.

The 6-foot-9 forward showcased his upside during Summer League, including a 27-point, eight-rebound performance against Golden State and a four-block outing against the Lakers. Dallas' crowded frontcourt may prevent Johnson from immediately seeing major minutes, but his rebounding, defensive versatility and athleticism make him one of the Mavericks' most intriguing long-term prospects.

Martin enters 2026-27 as part of a crowded Dallas forward rotation, which could make consistent playing time difficult to secure.

The Mavericks currently have P.J. Washington, Santi Aldama, rookie Morez Johnson and Martin competing for opportunities at power forward. At the same time, several other wings can also slide between positions. Martin's experience and two-way versatility do give him some hope, but the competition for minutes limits his fantasy ceiling entering the season.

Enaruna enters his second NBA season after averaging 4.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists during his first regular-season campaign with Cleveland.

The 6-foot-7 forward remains a developmental option for the Cavaliers and participated with the club's Summer League team again this offseason. Enaruna will likely need injuries ahead of him to obtain enough playing time for meaningful fantasy production in 2026-27.

Tomlin enters his third NBA season looking to solidify his place in Cleveland's rotation after remaining on the fringes of the frontcourt during his first two campaigns.

The 6-foot-8 forward offers athleticism and defensive versatility but will face significant competition for minutes on a veteran Cavaliers roster. Unless Tomlin earns a more consistent role, he's unlikely to carry much fantasy relevance outside of deeper formats. Cleveland also included him on its 2026 Summer League roster.

Essengue enters his second NBA season after spending much of his rookie year recovering from shoulder surgery.

The 6-foot-11 forward remains an intriguing long-term prospect because of his mobility and defensive versatility, and he should have an opportunity to compete for more playing time in 2026-27. However, Essengue will need to make progress offensively before becoming a reliable fantasy contributor.

Okoro remains primarily a defense-first wing heading into his second season with Chicago.

Okoro's offensive production was limited in 2025-26, and the presence of several younger wings could create additional competition for playing time this season. Okoro's defensive ability should keep him involved in the rotation, but his modest usage makes him more valuable to the Bulls than to most fantasy managers.

Newell will look to build upon his rookie campaign after averaging just 11.4 minutes across 44 regular-season appearances.

The young big remains an intriguing developmental piece due to his athleticism, rebounding and ability to finish around the basket, though Atlanta's frontcourt depth could continue to limit his opportunities. Newell is unlikely to warrant much attention in standard fantasy formats unless he secures a substantially larger role in his second season.

Nembhard will look to establish himself in Atlanta's backcourt after joining an organization with plenty of competition for guard minutes.

Nembhard's passing and ability to organize an offense are his strongest avenues toward earning playing time, though he's unlikely to begin the season with a significant role. Nembhard's fantasy appeal will consequently be limited unless injuries or roster movement create a larger opportunity.