POINT GUARDS:

1. Stephen Curry (GSW: 4 Games): One of the most dominant scoring backcourts in the NBA and is having an MVP type season. 
2. Russell Westbrook (OKC: 4 Games): Making a late run at the MVP complete with triple: doubles.
3. John Wall (WSH: 4 Games): Wall continues to look to penetrate to the basket first before shooting showing growth. 
4. Ricky Rubio (MIN: 4 Games): The Timberwolves have been scoring more despite their injuries and Rubio is a big reason why. His crisp passes have been able to help the Timberwolves pick up the speed of their offensive attack.
5. Damian Lillard (POR: 4 Games): Lillard’s scoring will need to be above par because the Blazers continue to get bitten by the injury bug.  
6. Goran Dragic (MIA: 4 Games): The Heat have a bunch of good match ups and Dragic is starting to really get comfortable with the Heat’s offense.  
7. Tony Parker (SAS: 4 Games): Parker has become quite the consistent scoring option for the Spurs as he gets screened perfectly and is able to drive to the basket with little to no interference.  
8. Chris Paul (LAC: 3 Games): With Blake Griffin back Paul’s assist numbers should go up and he will primarily serve as a reliable outside shooting option for the most part. 
9. Mike Conley (MEM: 4 Games): He is as tenacious on defense as he is on offense and his aggressiveness keeps him in the game and is a confident shooter from the outside. 
10. Eric Bledsoe (PHX: 3 Games):  He will even get more scoring opportunities with Brandon Knight hurt thus making him the primary scoring weapon by far. 
11. Kyrie Irving (CLE: 3 Games): It is safe to say that Irving is one of the hottest guards right now and is fully healthy. 
12. Reggie Jackson (DET: 3 Games): He is proving to owners that he can thrive when given a leadership position and has been racking up points, assists and steals. 
13. Kyle Lowry (TOR: 3 Games): INJURY RISK THIS WEEK: Sat out previous two games.   
14. Ty Lawson (DEN: 3 Games): Lawson has been focusing on setting up his teammates more as of late. 
15. Mo Williams (CHA: 4 Games): Williams shot continues to stay hot as Charlotte is desperately looking for consistent production. 
16. Elfrid Payton (ORL: 2 Games): Payton racked up consecutive triple-doubles last week which is why he is getting the nod as a top-20 option despite playing in 2 games this week.
17. Jarrett Jack (BKN: 4 Games): The Nets continue to allow both Jack and Deron Williams shoot at their disposal. 
18. George Hill (IND: 4 Games): The Pacers backcourt continues to standout as Hill continues to be a consistent scoring option. 
19. Jeff Teague: (ATL: 3 Games): He is getting a bit of rest, but when in he is still the primary facilitator and a big scoring option (especially with Kyle Korver potentially out a few games). 
20. Deron Williams (BKN: 4 Games): He has been a consistent double-figure scoring option when on the court. 

SHOOTING GUARDS:

1. James Harden (HOU: 4 Games):  Harden is definitely playing at his best right now and contributing triple: doubles. 
2. Klay Thompson (GSW: 4 Games): It is very hard to deny one of the best shooters in the game who is one half of the top scoring backcourt in the league.
3. Gordon Hayward (UTAH: 4 Games): He continues to be the Jazz primary scoring weapon from mid and long range. 
4. Nicolas Batum (POR: 4 Games):  With Wes Matthews out, Batum has been picking up the scoring and playing time and will be needed for the Blazers down the stretch. 
5. Dwayne Wade (MIA: 4 Games): He has definitely picked up the scoring and should be utilized before his next injury occurs.
6. DeMar DeRozan (TOR: 3 Games): Has been a great scorer inside and out and has definitely played great defense inside and out resulting in more rebounds and steals.   
7. Danny Green (SAS: 4 Games): Green has been one of the most dangerous shooters from beyond the arc over the last few weeks. 
8. Monta Ellis (DAL: 3 Games): Ellis is a scoring machine who is racking up steals and blocks and is very dangerous when shooting over 45 percent from the field on a given night.
9. Anthony Morrow (OKC: 4 Games): Coming off another impressive week in scoring and has been shooting well from the outside. With Kevin Durant out indefinitely he will be relied on to score. 
10. Kyle Korver (ATL: 3 Games): Korver is back with a mask and has had a game to get used to it. Players generally do not see the mask as an obstacle after that initial game. 
11. J.J. Redick (LAC: 3 Games): Redick has been seeing an increase in playing time and has one of the smoothest shots in the game.  
12. Victor Oladipo (ORL: 2 Games): Continues to grow as a shooter and penetrator, but unfortunately is only playing twice this week.   
13. J.R. Smith (CLE: 3 Games): A huge threat from the outside and has scored over 20 points in 2 of his last three games. 
14. Trevor Ariza (HOU: 4 Games): Perimeter defense could not be any cleaner and finds himself open from downtown a lot.  
15. Kevin Martin (MIN: 4 Games): He is always a threat from downtown and can shoot the lights out when feeling it.
16. Joe Johnson (BKN: 4 Games): Johnson continues to see a lot of open looks in games. You would think teams completely forgot what his skill set is. 
17. Rodney Stuckey (IND: 4 Games): When Stuckey is not scoring, he is helping out in other categories such as rebounds, assists and steals. 
18. Will Barton (DEN: 3 Games): Barton has not only seen more time because of his offensive attack, but because when on the court, he keeps the offense organized and is good at finding the open man anywhere on the court.
19. Brandon Knight (PHX: 3 Games): Never sees a shot that he does not like and the Suns offense runs through their backcourt.  
20. Arron Afflalo (POR: 4 Games):  Holding out hope that he starts to shoot well because the Blazers are in need of his production.  

SMALL FORWARDS:

1. LeBron James (CLE: 3 Games): As long as he is on the court he is one of the most reliable fantasy options. 
2. Kawhi Leonard (SAS: 4 Games): Shot 49 percent from the field over the last week and even averaged three steals per game during that time. 
3. Khris Middleton (MIL: 3 Games): His scoring has improved tremendously and is even getting involved in the rebounding aspect of the game. 
4. Danilo Gallinari (DEN: 3 Games): Gallinari is coming off a 40-point scoring night and is shooting lights out from beyond the arc. 
5. Thad Young (BKN: 4 Games): Young is playing for a contract next season and has been a reliable double: figure scoring option and multi-steal option per game.  
6. DeMarre Carroll (ATL: 3 Games): Carroll has taken a few bumps, but is one of the most blue-collar type players in this league as he sacrifices his body to keep the play alive and has been a reliable mid to long range scorer.
7. Giannis Antetokoumpo (MIL: 3 Games): Has been contributing in just about every category throughout the season and even with Khris Middleton blowing up, he still gets his. 
8. Chandler Parsons (DAL: 3 Games): When Parsons is in a great shooting groove, he is very tough to defend against. 
9. Andrew Wiggins (MIN: 4 Games): Remains in double-figures for scoring and will also provide minor help in rebounding and with the Timberwolves badly injured, the offense will run through him.
10. Rudy Gay (SAC: 3 Games): When on the court it is more than likely that he is looking at a 20-point scoring outing.  
11. Luol Deng (MIA: 4 Games): Deng has been shooting very well from the outside and Goran Dragic is a big reason why.  
12. Tobias Harris (ORL: 2 Games): Harris has been more productive in the first half of game than the second as of late, but has definitely shown his shooting range. 
13. Jeff Green (MEM: 4 Games): Has been scoring over 16 points per game over the last week and shot 51 percent from the field during that span. 
14. Tyreke Evans (NO: 3 Games): Evans is hard to trust, especially with his issues with turnovers, but when you are ready to give up on him he will put up a double-double.
15. Harrison Barnes (GSW: 4 Games): Barnes scored 17.5 points per game last season and has developed into a dangerous piece off of the Warriors bench. 
16. Jae Crowder (BOS: 4 Games): Crowder seems to put up solid numbers every other game, but has been a good off the bench option and has been getting it done on both sides of the court. 
17. Gerald Henderson (CHA: 4 Games): Henderson has been shooting the ball well lately and even though his main role is to hit the open jumper, Henderson has shown that he can be a facilitator for the Hornets as well as his assist numbers continue to pile up. 
18. Ersan Ilyasova (MIL: 3 Games): Continues to be a prime double-figure scoring option for the Bucks and his long-range shooting makes him a nightmare to match up against. 
19. P.J. Tucker (PHX: 3 Games): Tucker has been consistent in scoring and rebounding and his perimeter defense has secured his rotation spot.
20. Wilson Chandler (DEN: 3 Games): With players in and out of the lineup, Chandler is not only needed for consistent scoring, but he is a change of pace player who will take advantage of teams on transition. 

 

POWER FORWARDS:

1. Anthony Davis (NO: 3 Games): Even when his minutes are being watched, Davis always gives fantasy owners their proper return when he’s on the court.
2. Draymond Green (GSW: 4 Games): Green continues to be the Warriors most dangerous forward inside and outside and has been rotated to the center position (increasing his playing time further).
3. Blake Griffin (LAC: 3 Games): Great first week back in action in which he scored nearly 21 points per game and grabbed eight rebounds per contest. 
4. Kenneth Faried (DEN: 3 Games): Faried is in a great stretch in which he continues to help fantasy players in just about every category. 
5. Greg Monroe (DET: 3 Games): Minor INJURY RISK this week with knee soreness. 
6. Nerlens Noel (PHI: 4 Games): Noel’s overall presence on the court continues to make him stand out as one of the premier big men in the league. 
7. Paul Millsap (ATL: 3 Games): Millsap had another great scoring week contributing 19 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. 
8. Tim Duncan (SAS: 4 Games): He does not even need a ton of playing time to put up double-double type numbers.  
9. Derrick Favors (UT: 4 Games): Favors continues to attack the post and has a smooth step back fade: away shot that is hard to defend against.  
10. Pau Gasol (CHI: 3 Games): The Bulls guards are ailing from injuries meaning that they will be relying on Gasol’s offensive attack from the post until Jimmy Butler comes back. 
11. Nikola Mirotic (CHI: 3 Games): Taking advantage of playing time opportunity and has been more involved in the Bulls offense because of his long: range shooting and aggressiveness under the glass. 
12. Kevin Love (CLE: 3 Games): Love is once again healthy and when on the court, is a big threat from inside and outside. 
13. LaMarcus Aldridge (POR: 4 Games): INJURY RISK THIS WEEK: Could miss 1-2 games this week. 
14. Brandon Bass (BOS: 4 Games): With the big men depth thin in Boston, Bass has been playing over 30 minutes and has developed quite the mid-range game and it is being utilized. 
15. Markieff Morris (PHX: 3 Games): Scoring and rebounding numbers were a bit down last week, but he did average three steals per game and by doing that, will keep his minutes consistent. 
16. Zach Randolph (MEM: 4 Games):  Randolph has been a bit quiet, but is one of the best inside players over the last number of years.  
17. Dirk Nowitzki (DAL: 3 Games):  Has not been scoring as much as of late, but it would not be surprising to see him score 20 points. 
18. Marcus Morris (PHX: 3 Games): Has been averaging a double-double (10 points and 11 rebounds) per game over the last week. 
19. Ed Davis (LAL: 4 Games): His defense has been stalwart lately and averaged nearly three blocks per game over the last week. 
20. Terrence Jones (HOU: 4 Games): Very Productive but MAJOR INJURY RISK THIS WEEK.  


CENTERS:

1. DeMarcus Cousins (SAC: 3 Games): When Cousins is in the lineup, he is the most dangerous big man in the league.  
2. DeAndre Jordan (LAC: 3 Games): Now that Blake Griffin is back and looking great, Jordan will be able to camp out on the lower block thus making the Clippers offense more complete. 
3. Marc Gasol (MEM: 4 Games): Gasol is a prime offensive weapon and when the defensive opposition settles in under the basket, Gasol takes full advantage by taking and making long range shots. 
4. Brook Lopez (BKN: 4 Games): Lopez has really picked his rebounding up over the last few weeks and has a very accurate mid: range jumper. 20 and 10 nights are looking good for him moving forward. 
5. Rudy Gobert (UTAH: 4 Games): His mid-range game grows each game and is very aggressive under the glass. 
6. Enes Kanter (OKC: 4 Games):  Kanter’s production is needed on both ends of the floor in order for the Thunder to hang on to the final playoff spot out west thus you can expect him to play big minutes.  
7. Marcin Gortat (WSH: 4 Games): Gortat is breaking away from the pack of big men on the Wizards securing the most playing time because of consistency in rebounding, health and high percentage shooting.   
8. Andre Drummond (DET: 3 Games): Outside of his terrible free: throw shooting, Drummond is one of the hardest to defend and box out against under the glass. 
9. Tiago Splitter (SAS: 4 Games): Splitter is coming off of an excellent week as he scored nearly 15 points per game while shooting 69 percent from the field. He also contributed nearly eight rebounds per game during that time. 
10. Roy Hibbert (IND: 4 Games): The rebounding numbers are not there, but the scoring sure is as he scored over 16 points per game over his last few games. 
11. Zaza Pachulia (MIL: 3 Games): Had a great week in which he scored 13.5 points per game and grabbed 12 rebounds per game. Teams have a tough time boxing him out. 
12. Al Jefferson (CHA: 4 Games): The Hornets only consistent scoring and rebounding option and he was able to make it through a week without any soreness. 
13. Joakim Noah (CHI: 3 Games): As long as Noah is on the floor, always a good option, especially during shorter weeks.  
14. Al Horford (ATL: 3 Games): Horford is a very consistent scorer and has been playing better from outside the paint than inside.  
15. Hassan Whiteside (MIA: 4 Games): Whiteside continues to take advantage of the lack of health on the Heat and it is always a possibility for him to secure 15-20 rebounds in a game. 
16. Jonas Valanciunas (TOR: 3 Games): A big bull in the middle that is always on the verge of getting hurt but is productive when on the floor.
17. Timofey Mozgov (CLE: 3 Games): A good volume option who will get you the quickest double: double and then will be relegated to the bench.
18. Donatas Motiejunas (HOU: 4 Games): Coming off of a great scoring week and with the health issues up front for the Rockets, it will secure him more playing time. 
19. Nikola Vucevic (ORL: 2 Games): Not only is he good post-player, but he also gets the ball at the elbow and creates as he drives to the basket and is great at drawing contact.  
20. Tyson Chandler (DAL: 3 Games): The low numbers continue to come in from a scoring standpoint but did average nearly 10 rebounds per game last week. He also has swatted 2.3 shots per game over his last few.