POINT GUARDS

PlayerTeam# GamesComment
1) Stephen CurryGSW3It does not matter who Curry is matched up against as he always finds success.
2) Russell WestbrookOKC3Westbrook will still be very productive when Kevin Durant comes back. 
3) Chris PaulLAC4Despite the Clippers looking out of sync, Paul is still an incredible game manager with an awesome shot selection. 
4) Eric BledsoePHX4The Suns backcourt continues to be their primary weapon and Bledsoe can absolutely be considered as a No. 1 option. 
5) Kyle LowryTOR3The excellent shooting, passing and quickness from Lowry will make him a prime All-Star candidate. 
6) Rajon RondoSAC4Darren Collison being back in the mix will hit Rondo’s playing time a bit, but he can still be productive in volume. 
7) Mike ConleyMEM4Conley has been moving a lot better on the court and it is resulting in more lane-driving opportunities for him. 
8) Isaiah ThomasBOS4Definitely the most reliable option on the Celtics from a scoring standpoint. He is one of the most aggressive guards in the league. 
9) Kemba WalkerCHA4Walker’s shooting has improved and has been scoring more in games.
10) Jeff TeagueATL4Teague is fully healthy and should not be on any kind of minute’s restriction moving forward. Teague’s scoring may take a bit of a hit. 
11) John WallWSH4Bradley Beal is back in the mix and will take a few games to re-adjust. Wall still fills up the stat sheet when the Wizards are at full strength.
12) Reggie JacksonDET4Jackson has been able to be a very productive combo guard for the Pistons as he has been hitting Drummond in the post without any issues. That will help him rack up more assists. 
13) Michael Carter-WilliamsMIL4Carter-Williams has been able to spread the floor and hit the Bucks wing players very well. He is most effective when shooting in the 43 percent area. 
14) Damian LillardPOR2We all know how lethal Lillard’s shot is, but, has only two games to show it this week. 
15) Jarrett JackBKN3Jack has been an effective scorer all season and has even had high rebounding and assist games. Generally, the more he scores, the lower the other categories. 
16) Elfrid PaytonORL4Filled in nicely while Victor Oladipo was recovering from a concussion. Payton can also hit the open trey. 
17) Mo WilliamsCLE4LeBron James’ complimentary weapon who is often open in the corner and knocks down clutch jumpers.  
18) Deron WilliamsDAL3We have seen spurts of Williams looking like he is 100 percent healthy and is still very involved from a scoring standpoint. 
19) T.J. McConnellPHI4McConnell has taken advantage of an opportunity to produce on a very poor team. He’s quick, can knock down the open jumper and good at setting the bigs up in the post.
20) Derrick RoseCHI2INJURY RISK: ALWAYS!

SHOOTING GUARDS

PlayerTeam# GamesComment
1) James HardenHOU3Don’t let anyone else fool you, James Harden is not only the No. 1 scoring option, but is also the Coach of the Rockets. 
2) Brandon KnightPHX4Knight has been producing all over the court and his up-tempo style of play gives him a lot more open looks at the basket. 
3) Klay ThompsonGSW3His consistent shooting that we are used to seeing is just not their yet, but he looks a lot more comfortable when on the court. 
4) Bradley BealWSH4Beal is back in the mix and will have a ton of opportunities to get back in rhythm and will certainly be relied on.
5) Kobe BryantLAL3As expected, when Bryant is in, he is the primary scoring and driving option. When he is out, we may not even know that until a few minutes before game time.  
6) Dwyane WadeMIA3Wade’s playing time is certainly being watched, but is still very effective and has been able to stay healthy. 
7) DeMar DeRozanTOR3When I watch DeRozan and he makes some of the stupid decisions he makes on offense, it makes me never want to own this guy on my fantasy team. He dribbles into traffic and gets stuffed a good amount. At the end of the day, he does put up good numbers on both sides of the ball. 
8) Eric GordonNO3Gordon’s knee has not acted up and has absolutely burned opponents from downtown. He has been seeing a lot of playing time. 
9) Kevin MartinMIN4As Ricky Rubio continues to gain strength back in his legs, Martin’s corner three-pointer has been a good bail-out option for the Timberwolves. 
10) Monta EllisIND3The Pacers guards have been battling injuries, and Ellis has needed to play a lot at point guard and has certainly risen to the occasion. 
11) Victor OladipoORL4Healthy physically but not mentally as he has been at odds with management. Scott Skiles is not afraid to take him out of games thus making him ineffective. He has been a solid guard all year.
12) Goran DragicMIA3He plays better at the point guard spot rather than at shooting guard. Dragic is a creator, not a spot-up shooter. He is agile, draws contact and is good at driving the lane. The Heat have to stop trying to make him something that he is not. 
13) Trevor ArizaHOU3Good defense keeps Ariza in games and his jumper has been hot. He is keeping up his rebounding and steals numbers. 
14) Jimmy ButlerCHI2Butler has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games and has had to carry the aging Bulls virtually himself. 
15) Gordon HaywardUTAH3Excellent at running the floor and getting himself open. Once the Jazz go into isolation mode, though, he is not as effective.  
16) Joe JohnsonBKN3Johnson’s stats don’t “WOW” me, but he consistently produces on offense for a team that does not even look interested in being on the court. 
17) C.J. McCollumPOR2Only two games this week, but definitely a reliable option on offense and gets a lot of scoring opportunities. 
18) Nicolas BatumCHA4Batum’s scoring and rebounding numbers were a little lower than anticipated last week. He turned the ball over a lot last week. 
19) Jamal CrawfordLAC4As the Clippers are still getting healthy, Crawford’s scoring and ball-handling will absolutely keep him in games. 
20) Kyle KorverATL4Korver has been having trouble getting open and drawing contact. He is an excellent free-throw shooter but has not been getting to the line. He seems back to relying on his three-ball rather than trying to work his way inside. 

SMALL FORWARDS

PlayerTeam# GamesComment
1) LeBron JamesCLE4Still LeBron! Still a top option!
2) Paul GeorgeIND3Once again, George is playing like a top-10 player in the league and plays multiple positions. 
3) Carmelo AnthonyNYK4Shooting a ton better and taking better shots from the elbow. Anthony is making an effort to set his teammates up. 
4) DeMarre CarrollTOR3Five weeks ago, I would have told him to shoot less, but he often finds himself open and needs to shoot more. He is more than just a third scoring option. 
5) Kawhi LeonardSAS4Leonard looks lost when on the court. LaMarcus Aldridge’s placement on the court and plays called for him are definitely impacting Leonard. He may lose more shot opportunities. Playing time will still be there. 
6) Rudy GaySAC4MINOR INJURY RISK (Shoulder): Should be good to play for all four games this week, but the question remains whether or not he will need to alter his shooting motion because of shoulder pain. 
7) Andrew WigginsMIN4Wiggins has been heavily relying on his shot but apparently he needs work when it comes to getting open. Wiggins has mainly been a scorer, not an assist guy. 
8) Tobias HarrisORL4Everything about the way Harris plays should make you want to trade for him. Harris can do it all and waits before leaving the paint so he can attempt to provide the Magic with second chance scoring opportunities. 
9) Giannis AntetokounmpoMIL4Playing time will be on his side because he can play multiple positions. 
10) Jeff GreenMEM4Green has been shooting a lot better and the Memphis guards have realized it. They are constantly looking to set up Green on the wing. He is an incredible penetrator. 
11) Thaddeus YoungBKN3Young’s offensive and defensive game have been on point. Young has been posting up with confidence and is excellent at reading screens. 
12) Danilo GallinariDEN3Each week, Gallinari proves more and more why he is the Nuggets’ No. 1 scoring option. 
13) Jae CrowderBOS4Crowder’s defense has certainly been giving him more minutes. Crowder’s shot selection is very disciplined from mid-range. 
14) Khris MiddletonMIL4Middleton is excellent at running the floor and causing traffic on defense on transition. He has good moves to the basket as well on offense. 
15) Luol DengMIA3Deng continues to be left open but does not really play inside. Deng will have a tough time dealing with teams who put the double on the elbow rather than the paint. 
16) Harrison BarnesGSW3Good secondary scoring option who will call for the ball inside, pass off and then find himself open at the other side of the court. 
17) Kevin DurantOKC3INJURY RISK (Hamstring): You know how effective Durant is WHEN HE IS IN! Right now he is questionable to come back next game. 
18) Ersan IlyasovaDET4Has been scoring a lot in every other game as of late. Expect him to score 15-20 points in two of his four games this week. 
19) Wesley MatthewsDAL3Has certainly been driving the lane more but needs to call for the ball more. Matthews will only be productive if he gets a consistent amount of shot opportunities. 
20) Chandler ParsonsDAL3Still getting back in rhythm and is on a minutes restriction. He has shot 50 percent or better from the field in each of his last four games. 

POWER FORWARDS

PlayerTeam# GamesComment
1) Anthony DavisNO3When the BROW is 100 percent healthy, he should always be considered a top option.
2) Paul MillsapATL4Making a great case for himself as to why he should be the guy with the ball in the closing seconds of games. Drives the lane with aggressiveness and excellent at drawing contact. 
3) Blake GriffinLAC4If Griffin continues to play the post and work from there rather than relying on his jumper, he will be a lot more successful on offense. 
4) Kevin LoveCLE4Love has been shooting the ball well and is seeing success when dribbling inside. 
5) Tim DuncanSAS4Duncan can still play the low-post very effectively and does not even need to call for the ball. He is good at crashing the boards. 
6) Greg MonroeMIL4Monroe tries to do a bit too much when working his way inside. If he starts deeper in the post, he will be able to back his way to the basket. 
7) LaMarcus AldridgeSAS4Fits into the Spurs’ offensive scheme very well and has still been getting his chances to create from the outside. 
8) Chris BoshMIA3Bosh has been great in the post and it is hard to stop him once he is facing the basket. He has also been very valuable from downtown. 
9) Dirk NowitzkiDAL3Can still shoot lights out and his jumper is very hard to guard because he releases when he is on his way down from his jump. 
10) Draymond GreenGSW3Green has absolutely been coming through for the Warriors on both sides of the ball. He does not shoot too much and makes sure that he has a great look. He also finds his way inside the paint when the ball is in the air. 
11) Serge IbakaOKC3His shooting is starting to catch fire again and has good matchups this week. A little worried about his rebounding and block statistics. 
12) Derrick FavorsUTAH3Favors’ rebounds and steals numbers have absolutely improved and with Rudy Gobert playing specifically in the post, his post play is absolutely required. 
13) Markieff MorrisPHX4Morris continues to be the dominant big man on the Suns and has been playing the post very well this season. 
14) Jared SullingerBOS4Fantasy owners love Sullinger for his rebounding and that should not change as long as his back stays healthy. 
15) Zach RandolphMEM4MINOR INJURY RISK (Knee): If Randolph is in, you can absolutely expect 12-15 points per game and 7-10 rebounds. 
16) Kenneth FariedDEN3Any scoring from Faried will come from right under the hoop or second chance put backs. Faried’s focuses are rebounding and blocks.
17) Pau GasolCHI2Gasol has been showing his shooting touch from the elbow and that seems to be working better for him than his post moves. 
18) Kristaps PorzingisNYK4When facing teams with multiple skilled big men, he will have trouble but Porzingis’ aggressiveness on the boards and his confidence in his shot, shows that he wants to speed up the learning process. 
19) Marcus MorrisDET4Even when Morris is not shooting well, his playing time still has not taken a hit and he has been a big rebounding help in his last few games. 
20) Nikola MiroticCHI2Playing time has been a bit inconsistent and his shooting has been off, but he certainly can be relied on for rebounding and is coming off of an 18-point scoring effort. 

CENTERS

PlayerTeam# GamesComment
1) Andre DrummondDET4Scored over 20 in two of his last three games and has grabbed at least 11 rebounds in every game that he has played this season. 
2) DeMarcus CousinsSAC4It can be argued that from a statistical standpoint, Cousins is the most dominant center in the league and he can even run the floor with the ball. 
3) Al HorfordATL4Still the primary scoring weapon from the elbow-inside and has great post moves and can create inside with one hand.
4) Marc GasolMEM4Very consistent shooter inside and outside and logged a triple-double last week. 
5) DeAndre JordanLAC4Jordan continues to be a dominant touch and shoot player inside and is very hard to keep out of the low post. 
6) Nikola VucevicORL4Vucevic is healthy again and back to creating from the high post and is seeing a lot of success because he has a quick first step to the basket. 
7) Hassan WhitesideMIA3Whiteside has been one of the most dominant rebounders this season and has even shown his skills on offense in the low post.
8) Karl-Anthony TownsMIN4Towns has picked up the big-man culture in the league quick. He has great shooting range and post moves inside. He is disciplined in the post and knows when to go up with the ball. 
9) Nerlens NoelPHI4Noel has been a scoring threat every other game as he has not seen as much success working his way inside from the top of the key. There is talk of making Noel the low-block player with Jahlil Okafor on the high-side at power forward. 
10) Al JeffersonCHA4Jefferson is ineffective when it comes to on the ball defense, but he has certainly shown his strength inside and it is very difficult to keep him out of the paint. 
11) Brook LopezBKN3Lopez does not play in the paint. He is a reliable scoring option but plays like he’s afraid to cut inside. Very strange.
12) Rudy GobertUTAH3Do not expect much from the offensive end outside of put backs. He can always be relied on for rebounds and blocks. 
13) Jahlil OkaforPHI4The Sixers are thinking about letting Okafor do more with the ball from the outside. He has a shot but will need to go in a routine and read the screens from the elbow in order to get open. 
14) Zaza PachuliaDAL3Pachulia has recorded three straight double-doubles and has been shooting very well from the field. He has also shown that he can provide minor help in assists. 
15) Andrew BogutGSW3Very dominant inside player when his feet or ankles do not swell up and makes rebounding look easy. 
16) Tyson ChandlerPHX4Chandler has been keeping plays alive for the Suns and does have an effective baby jumper but barely uses it.   
17) Enes KanterOKC3For a bit, it seemed like Steven Adams was going to take over Kanter’s playing time, but since has responded well. He has had high-scoring nights and recently high rebounding nights. 
18) Timofey MozgovCLE4Once a volume play, always a volume play.
19) Mason PlumleePOR2Portland is just not healthy and Plumlee has a lot of playing time at his disposal. He is coming off back to back double-double’s. 
20) Joakim NoahCHI2Noah provides ZERO offense and has been in the double digits in rebounding every other game. He is effective but playing time is not on his side.