NBA All-Breakout Team, starring Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and … Leonard Miller?

Names big (Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper) and Javon Small populate our look at players who could have breakout seasons.

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Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

Key Things to Know

The writer selects Cooper Flagg to headline an All-Breakout Team alongside Dylan Harper and Leonard Miller.
The writer expects Flagg's perimeter shooting and rim efficiency to significantly improve playing with Kyrie Irving.
Leonard Miller is projected to earn a long-term rotation role with the Chicago Bulls.

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The writer names Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg as the headliner for the 2026-27 NBA All-Breakout Team. After narrowly winning Rookie of the Year, Flagg is predicted to take a major developmental leap due to playing alongside a healthy Kyrie Irving and expected improvements in his outside shooting.

Alongside Flagg, the writer highlights several emerging players, including Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs and Leonard Miller of the Chicago Bulls. The breakout list also includes Collin Murray-Boyles, Alex Sarr, Ty Jerome, Coby White, Egor Dëmin, Pelle Larsson, Javon Small, Kel'el Ware, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

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NBA All-Breakout Team, starring Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and … Leonard Miller?

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