Fantasy NBA: three players to weigh up before your week ahead
Kessler, Jerome and Tatum merit a closer look ahead of the week of 26 October. Schedule, positions and league rules should guide your Fantasy NBA decisions.
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Four games for Boston and Memphis, three for the Lakers: the schedule is a first filter when setting up your team. The season has only just begun and averages still rest on a small number of games. To prepare for the week of 26 October in SNA Fantasy, Walker Kessler, Ty Jerome and Jayson Tatum make three cases worth examining, depending on your team's needs.
This selection is based on data recorded on 24 October 2026. The totals cited refer to the default SNA points mode. They do not amount to the same recommendation for category or rotisserie leagues.
Kessler: weighing up the value of defence
Walker Kessler has racked up 124 SNA points in his first two games for the Lakers. His second outing, against the Clippers on the night of 23 to 24 October in Brazzaville, included six blocks and three steals. Those actions count for a lot in the points scoring system.
His weekly total is still provisional: the period is not over. Before making a pick-up, check the remaining games, the available positions and the player's status at the lock. Two games are not enough to conclude that he will keep up this pace.
Jerome: assessing a point guard's output
Ty Jerome has 116 SNA points from two Memphis games in the same snapshot. That is a signal to open his profile and compare the detailed performances, not a reason to assume he will be available in every league.
In a draft league, he may already be on another roster. In a league that allows moves, study what his arrival would add to your line-up and the transfer conditions. The cost of a move and positions matter too.
Tatum: don't just read the raw total
Jayson Tatum stands at 96 SNA points from his first two games for Boston. His figure is lower than the other two in this small sample; that is not enough to establish a pecking order going forward.
Boston have four games in the week of 26 October on the schedule as currently loaded, as do Memphis, against three for the Lakers. The number of games can influence the opportunities to contribute, but it guarantees neither playing time nor participation in every game.
Before you confirm your move
Check the updated schedule, injuries, positional eligibility and lock rules. Also check your league's format: in category leagues, your needs in rebounds, assists or shooting efficiency may point to a different choice from a simple points ranking.