
Fantasy Basketball 2026‑27: Breakout Candidates Poised to Shine
A look at the players whose rising minutes, improved shooting and expanded responsibilities signal strong fantasy value for the upcoming season.
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A look at the players whose rising minutes, improved shooting and expanded responsibilities signal strong fantasy value for the upcoming season.

Foot Locker’s ‘Hoops Lives Here’ campaign blends broadcast, digital and in‑store experiences to reinforce the retailer’s deep ties to basketball culture, featuring a roster of star athletes and a leadership shift after the Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition.

Foot Locker’s year‑round basketball initiative spotlights NBA and WNBA stars, while Williams‑Sonoma becomes the exclusive launch partner for Made In’s flagship cast‑iron line. Meanwhile, Abercrombie & Fitch is trialing footwear demand through a Sperry tie‑up, Nordstrom Rack plans new Los Angeles stores, and Bob’s Discount Furniture opens a dual‑purpose retail‑distribution hub near Cleveland.

Foot Locker launches a year‑round campaign titled 'Hoops Lives Here' to highlight its connection to basketball culture, featuring NBA and WNBA stars in a 30‑second spot that imagines them living inside a Foot Locker store.

Izan Almansa, a versatile big man with a global résumé, has chosen Gonzaga for the 2026-27 campaign, adding NBA-tested depth to the Bulldogs’ frontcourt.