The NBA offseason has completely reshaped several teams, with Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat, LeBron James moving to the Philadelphia 76ers and LaMelo Ball landing with the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the dust settling, several teams still have important rotation questions to answer. Here are five unsettled situations to watch heading into the 2026-27 season.
Key Highlights
- Milwaukee Bucks: Ryan Rollins and Tyler Herro headline a changing backcourt.
- Boston Celtics: Mitchell Robinson and Neemias Queta could split center duties.
- Charlotte Hornets: Naz Reid is the clear fantasy option, while Hannes Steinbach offers upside.
- Grizzlies & Pelicans: Memphis has a crowded backcourt, while New Orleans faces a three-way center battle.
Milwaukee Bucks: Backcourt Battle
After trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, Milwaukee received a package featuring Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware and veteran guard Tyler Herro. Herro should lead the team in usage and start at shooting guard. Ryan Rollins is the likely starting point guard after averaging 17.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.5 threes last season. At just 24, he also fits Milwaukee’s new timeline.
The backup spots remain wide open. Kevin Porter Jr. offers plenty of scoring upside, while No. 10 pick Brayden Burries should get opportunities as a key part of the rebuild. Kasparas Jakučionis, acquired from Miami, is another young guard worth watching.
For High Score fantasy, Burries is the best late-round target, although Porter’s shot creation gives him plenty of weekly upside.
Boston Celtics: Center Rotation
Neemias Queta established himself as Boston’s center last season, but the Celtics have now added Mitchell Robinson after his move from the Knicks. Robinson brings elite rebounding and rim protection, although his recent success came with carefully managed minutes.
Boston could use a similar approach, potentially bringing him off the bench while keeping him around 25 minutes per game. That should still be enough for Robinson to become a strong High Score option. Queta remains relevant too, making either center a viable late-round pick in a ten-man roster format.
Charlotte Hornets: Center Competition
Charlotte made major changes after reaching the Play-In Tournament, trading LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and Miles Bridges to Phoenix. At center, Moussa Diabaté impressed with his energy and rebounding, but the arrival of Naz Reid adds scoring and three-point shooting. Reid can play both forward and center and should see significant minutes.
The Hornets also drafted Hannes Steinbach 14th overall after he averaged 18.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks at Washington. Ryan Kalkbrenner remains another option. Reid is the obvious fantasy starter, while Steinbach offers the most long-term upside. Diabaté’s role could fluctuate as Charlotte finds the right combination.
Memphis Grizzlies: Crowded Backcourt
The Memphis Grizzlies moved Ja Morant to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, shifting the focus of the rebuild toward No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer. With Boozer and Zach Edey forming the frontcourt foundation, the backcourt is wide open. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Ty Jerome will compete for point guard minutes, while Jerome, Cedric Coward and Walter Clayton Jr. are also in the shooting guard mix.
Cam Spencer deserves attention after averaging 11.1 points and 5.6 assists in 24 minutes last season. Coward, the 11th pick in the 2025 Draft, should receive every chance to start at shooting guard, while Pippen is expected to reclaim the starting point guard role.
In High Score, the crowded rotation is less of a concern because only one big performance is needed each week. All five guards are worth late-round consideration.
New Orleans Pelicans: Center Battle
The New Orleans Pelicans largely kept their roster intact after a difficult 2025-26 season, adding Bennedict Mathurin and bringing back DeAndre Jordan on a two-year, $7.9 million deal. The center rotation remains crowded. Derik Queen showed promise with extended minutes, Yves Missi remains in contention, while Herbert Jones handled the starting center role late last season.
Jones provides major defensive value, averaging nearly two steals and one block, which alone gives him nine High Score points. Queen has the highest upside and could start alongside Zion Williamson, although Jones and Missi should remain involved. All three are worth considering as late-round High Score targets.
