Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: 10 Players Returning From Injury to Target
NBAKyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Anthony Davis headline 10 players returning from injury in 2026-27, with fantasy basketball draft value for each.
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| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MIL | 58 | 24.9 | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| 2024 | MIL | 73 | 24.3 | 4.4 | 7 |
| 2023 | POR | 58 | 32.2 | 4.8 | 7.3 |
| 2022 | POR | 29 | 24 | 4.1 | 7.3 |
| 2021 | POR | 67 | 28.8 | 4.2 | 7.5 |
| 2020 | POR | 66 | 30 | 4.3 | 8 |
| 2019 | POR | 80 | 25.8 | 4.6 | 6.9 |
| 2018 | POR | 73 | 26.9 | 4.5 | 6.6 |
| 2017 | POR | 75 | 27 | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| 2016 | POR | 75 | 25.1 | 4 | 6.8 |
| 2015 | POR | 82 | 21 | 4.6 | 6.2 |
| 2014 | POR | 82 | 20.7 | 3.5 | 5.6 |
| 2013 | POR | 82 | 19 | 3.1 | 6.5 |
NBAKyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Anthony Davis headline 10 players returning from injury in 2026-27, with fantasy basketball draft value for each.
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