10 Young NBA Players Who Could Break Out in 2026-27 Season

Kim Daniel Rubinos of Sportskeeda highlights 10 young NBA players projected to have breakout campaigns during the 2026-27 season. The list features rising talent including Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs, Brandin Podziemski of the Golden State Warriors, Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls, and Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller, who is expected to shoulder increased scoring responsibility following LaMelo Ball's offseason departure.

Other highlighted players include Utah Jazz duo Ace Bailey and Keyonte George, 2026 top overall pick AJ Dybantsa of the Washington Wizards, Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks center Kel'el Ware, and Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe. The writer points to recent contract extensions, larger offensive roles, and offseason roster shakeups as key catalysts for these players to take significant leaps forward.