2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: Kyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton among big names returning from injury

Here are the Top-12 players returning from injuries and what to expect from them in the upcoming campaign.

Prior to his injury, Irving posted nine straight Top-20 fantasy seasons, but availability has been a concern of his for years. The star PG hasn't played more than 60 games in a single season since the 2018-19 campaign, and this latest severe injury could further hamper his ability to stay on the court.

The last time Irving was on the court, the Mavericks had recently traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis , and Cooper Flagg hadn't been drafted. Irving comes back to an entirely new situation, and while Flagg will certainly siphon off some usage, Irving should play a prominent role on a team missing a secondary scorer and playmaker.