2026–27 Season Outlook
HOLDHerbert Jones has more room to grow if the larger role arrives.
Herbert Jones enters 2026-27 with a meaningful NBA sample, averaging 14.2 fantasy points in 28.4 minutes across 56 games. That gives dynasty managers an established baseline rather than forcing the evaluation to rest entirely on projection. The projected workload climbs modestly toward 33 minutes per game. It is not a complete role transformation, but the extra possessions could matter if the existing per-minute production holds. The broader NOP rotation also includes Josh Oduro and Bryce McGowens. The available research does not establish either player as a direct positional competitor for Herbert Jones, so the important signal is how the coaching staff distributes minutes and builds lineups across the rotation. The broader trajectory is less favorable, so maintaining the same role may not be enough to increase dynasty value. A tangible change in minutes, efficiency or responsibility would be the strongest reason to reassess.
Dynasty take: HOLD while monitoring how NOP distributes minutes around Herbert Jones. A more stable or expanded role is the clearest path to changing the dynasty value.