Point Guard
RANK | NAME | Team | # Games | Analysis |
1 | Russell Westbrook | OKC | 4 | Westbrook keeps the top spot w/ the full slate and he now has another weapon to work w/ in Markieff Morris and that should help boost his assist numbers. |
2 | Stephen Curry | GSW | 4 | We never have to worry about Curry losing shots. He not only spends most of the time w/ the ball, but he's the greatest pure shooter of all time and he'll also help dish assists. |
3 | Kyrie Irving | BOS | 4 | Irving's Knee is feeling better and he'll be active for the full slate and even though the Celtics have a lot of options, he's still the top priority when it comes to scoring. |
4 | Damian Lillard | POR | 4 | Lillard should see his assists start to go up a bit because he has another weapon in Enes Kanter to work w/ under the basket and he'll feed him plenty in the paint. |
5 | Kemba Walker | CHA | 4 | Walker has elevated his game a ton this season between shooting better and improved aggresiveness on offense. He'll also provide a ton of help w/ assists. |
6 | Chris Paul | HOU | 4 | Paul has been able to stay healthy and if James Harden has to sit again, expect Paul to become the top option for the Rockets and his point totals should go up. |
7 | D'Angelo Russell | BKN | 4 | Russell remains the top scoring option for the Nets and even when Spencer Dinwiddie returns, he'll still get plenty of shots and serve as the main playmaker in Brooklyn. |
8 | Mike Conley | MEM | 4 | INJ: Conley is nursing a sore Knee but he shouldn't have to miss any games this week unless the pain gets worse. |
9 | Eric Bledsoe | MIL | 4 | Bledsoe will continue to see his scoring drop off a bit because of the addition of Nikola Mirotic, but he'll still find ways to get to the rim and he'll help a ton w/ boards and steals. |
10 | Trae Young | ATL | 4 | Young is the Hawks second scoring option and he never see's a shot that he doesn't like. He'll shoot from way beyond the arc and the Hawks coaches will allow him to keep shooting. |
11 | Ben Simmons | PHI | 3 | Even w/ Tobias Harris on the team, Simmons explosive driving ability will keep him plenty involved in the Sixers offense and he'll help a ton w/ rebounds, assists and steals. |
12 | Jeff Teague | MIN | 4 | Teague will be active for the full slate and if Karl-Anthony Towns needs to sit, more will be asked of him when it comes to scoring and he'll also help dish dimes. |
13 | Derrick Rose | MIN | 4 | What benefits Teague will also benefit Rose. He's proven that he doesn't need a ton of minutes to have high scoring games and he'll even help grab long rebounds. |
14 | Rajon Rondo | LAL | 4 | Lonzo Ball may need more time than originally anticipated to heal up and that completely benefits Rondo. If the Lakers are going to make a playoff push, they will need to rely on vets. |
15 | Kyle Lowry | TOR | 3 | Lowry shouldn't see too much of a drop in his scoring. He'll still be prioritzed a bit more than Marc Gasol and as the Raptors ball-handler, control is often in his destiny. |
16 | Kris Dunn | CHI | 4 | Dunn has been a good defensive guard this season and he's been able to use his quickness to get to the rim. He'll provide help w/ scoring, assists and steals. |
17 | Reggie Jackson | DET | 4 | Jackson remains the Pistons third scoring option and main playmaker and he'll be able to produce both on and off the ball and w/ Andre Drummond as a weapon, he will produce dimes. |
18 | Darren Collison | IND | 4 | Collison will find ways to hit double figures when it comes to his scoring, but his main responsibility is setting up his teammates. Expect plenty of help w/ assists as the Pacers starter. |
19 | Dennis Schroder | OKC | 4 | Schroder will be the priority scorer w/ the Thunder's second unit and besides being a volume scorer, he'll also help a bit w/ assists as well. Even behind Westbrook, he remains active. |
20 | Elfrid Payton | NO | 4 | Payton is about to see his name move up these rankings because of the Pelicans plans to limit Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday's minutes for the rest of year. |
Shooting Guard
RANK | NAME | Team | # Games | Analysis |
1 | James Harden | HOU | 4 | INJ: Harden missed his previous game w/ a Neck injury and he may have to sit for his first game of the week this week. |
2 | Jrue Holiday | NO | 4 | The jury is still out on whether or not Holiday will see more minutes during games when Davis sits, but he's going to start dropping in the rankings a bit as his minutes are getting cut. |
3 | Zach LaVIne | CHI | 4 | LaVine is the Bulls primary scoring weapon as he's scored over 23 points per game this season and he'll see time at both guard spots and he'll also help w/ boards and dimes. |
4 | Klay Thompson | GSW | 4 | Thompson has been even more productive in recent weeks which is why he has been moving up the rankings. He'll mainly help w/ points and steals and he'll hit plenty of steals. |
5 | Khris Middleton | MIL | 4 | Middleton could start dropping a bit in the rankings. Even though he'll continue to serve as the Bucks second scoring option, the arrival of Mirotic poses a threat to his shot total. |
6 | Bradley Beal | WSH | 3 | Beal will continue serving as the Wizards top scoring option w/ John Wall done for the year. Don't expect him to get his minutes limited just yet. |
7 | C.J. McCollum | POR | 4 | McCollum is the Blazers second scoring option and if he gets to share the court w/ Enes Kanter, that should boost help his assist numbers moving forward. Expect help w/ steals. |
8 | Lou Williams | LAC | 4 | Williams will remain the main guard when it comes to offensive production. He's been very beneficial coming off the bench and he'll get time to run the point. |
9 | Andrew Wiggins | MIN | 4 | Wiggins should see his scoring boosted if Towns has to sit out for another couple of games. He'll become the Timberwolves prioritized scorer w/ Towns hurt. |
10 | Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | 4 | Brogdon will start to see a hit in his shot totals because of Mirotic being added to the team. He will still get shots w/ the second unit and he'll have some time at PG. |
11 | Devin Booker | PHX | 3 | Booker is the Suns top scoring weapon and w/ Tyler Johnson on the team, he'll be running the point a bit less and stick to his natural SG position. |
12 | Caris LeVert | BKN | 4 | LeVert seems to be over his minutes restriction and he'll start to see more 30-plus minute games. He'll be the Nets second scoring option until Spencer Dinwiddie returns. |
13 | Jeremy Lamb | CHA | 4 | Lamb will continue to be the Hornets second scoring option as the most of the Hornets offense will come from their guards. He'll also grab long rebounds. |
14 | DeMar DeRozan | SAS | 3 | DeRozan is the Spurs prioritized scorer, but he's proven that he can do a lot more than putting the ball in the hoop. He'll provide help w/ rebounds, assists and steals as well. |
15 | Jordan Clarkson | CLE | 4 | Clarkson has been more involved in the Cavs offense lately and he'll see minutes at both guard spots and he'll get a chance to contribute assists on a nightly basis. |
16 | Kent Bazemore | ATL | 4 | Bazemore is fully healthy and he'll return to being the Hawks third scoring option and w/ Jeremy Lin off the team, he'll see even more playing time and more shots. |
17 | Dwayne Wade | MIA | 4 | Father Prime has been impressive and continues to prove that he still belongs in the league and he'll hit mid-range shots and grab long rebounds consistently. |
18 | Evan Fournier | ORL | 4 | Fournier is the Magic's third scoring option and he'll often bring the ball up himself and take a lot of contact. He'll take off balanced three's that will somehow go through the hoop. |
19 | Donovan Mitchell | UT | 3 | Mitchell has been much better over the last two months simply because he is attacking the rim more and drawing contact. Expect him to help grab long boards too. |
20 | Nicolas Batum | CHA | 4 | Batum has been a bit more productive, but expect his numbers to continue to be all over the place. He'll provide help w/ boards as well and he'll hit lean-in three's. |
Small Forward
RANK | NAME | Team | # Games | Analysis |
1 | LeBron James | LAL | 4 | James takes the top spot and he doesn't look like his previous Groin injury has impacted him negatively. James is the Lakers top option and will help w/ most categories. |
2 | Paul George | OKC | 4 | George continues to impress and he's helped turn the Thunder into contenders. He'll continue to be the team's second scoring option and help w/ boards and steals. |
3 | Kevin Durant | GSW | 4 | Durant will never see a shortage of shots and he'll provide most of his production from mid-range and help grab a lot of boards and steals inside the arc. |
4 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | 4 | INJ: Giannis is dealing w/ a sore Knee and he will likely have to miss his first game of the week. It's not a lock but Monday's game isn't looking good. |
5 | Kawhi Leonard | TOR | 3 | Leonard's Knee is fully healthy and being that he rested in his previous game and he's not looking at a back to back this week, expect him active for all three of his games. |
6 | Danilo Gallinari | LAC | 4 | Gallinari will continue serving as the Clippers top shooting option and he'll score from downtown and he'll also get open at the elbow and he'll help grab boards on defense. |
7 | Josh Richardson | MIA | 4 | Richardson's days of running the point for the most part are over as Goran Dragic has returned to the Heat's lineup, but he'll still get plenty of minutes and shots at SF. |
8 | Luka Doncic | DAL | 3 | INJ: Doncic has missed his last two games w/ an Ankle injury and there's a chance he'll have to sit for his first game of the week. |
9 | Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | 4 | INJ: Porter hurt his Leg in his previous game and he may have to sit out for his first game of the week. |
10 | Brandon Ingram | LAL | 4 | Ingram is fighting to keep his minutes high and he'll get a lot of shots w/ the Lakers second unit. He'll help grab long boards and he has the ability to bring up the ball as well. |
11 | Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | 4 | Bogdanovic will continue to benefit from Victor Oladipo being absent from the lineup and he'll get more shots, but he won't just shoot three's. Expect him to step inside the arc. |
12 | Jimmy Butler | PHI | 3 | Butler will have to share shots w/ Harris but being that he has good ball-handling skills, he'll get time w/ the ball and he'll look to keep plays alive by grabbing boards consistently. |
13 | Joe Harris | BKN | 4 | Harris will continue to serve a strong role being a bailout shooter for the Nets and w/ Dinwiddie still out, expect his minutes to remain intact and he'll also grab steals on defense. |
14 | Terrence Ross | ORL | 4 | Ross has seen more playing time and more shots w/ Jonathon Simmons traded and he'll continue to get rotation security and help w/ points, boards and steals. |
15 | Gordon Hayward | BOS | 4 | Hayward seems limited when it comes to what his responsibilities are when he's on the floor. He doesn't get as much time to drive w/ the ball and serves as more of a bailout scorer. |
16 | Cedi Osman | CLE | 4 | Osman will continue to be the primary SF for the Cavs and he'll see plenty of long-range shots. He has been stepping inside a bit to bang w/ the big boys, but Kevin Love is back. |
17 | Justin Holiday | MEM | 4 | Holiday should continue to benefit from not only Kyle Anderson being hurt, but now w/ Jaren Jackson Jr. hurt, he'll move up the priority list when it comes to Memphis scoring. |
18 | Jonathan Isaac | ORL | 4 | Isaac has seen more playing time and improvement in his production. He's faced a few health issues in his career and he'll get minutes at both forward spots and he'll help grab boards. |
19 | Reggie Bullock | LAL | 4 | Bullock is seeing plenty of minutes and that's why he makes the list. Expect him to primarily serve as the Lakers bailout shooter from long-range. He'll also provide minor boards help. |
20 | DeMarre Carroll | BKN | 4 | Carroll has seen steady minutes in the 20's and he'll continue to provide consistent help w/ points and boards and he'll draw a lot of contact slashing through the lane. |
Power Forward
RANK | NAME | Team | # Games | Analysis |
1 | Blake Griffin | DET | 4 | Griffin remains the top scoring option for the Pistons and he'll score a high volume of points and help out on the glass. Griffin will continue scoring from mid and long-range. |
2 | Lauri Markkanen | CHI | 4 | Markkanen is the Bulls second leading scorer and he'll get fed a lot because the Bulls are pretty thin up front and he's their most skilled big man at this point. |
3 | Julius Randle | NO | 4 | Randle will see his role grow and he'll takeover as the Pelicans top scoring weapon and he'll also see his minutes increased because they are limiting Holiday and Davis. |
4 | John Collins | ATL | 4 | The Hawks top scoring weapon will continue attacking the rim w/ force and it's hard to keep him out of the lane and he'll be huge on the glass as well. |
5 | Kevin Love | CLE | 4 | Love is still getting playing time in the 20's, but it wouldn't be out of the realm of possiblity for his minutes to get increased to the 30's in a game this week. |
6 | Nikola Mirotic | MIL | 4 | Mirotic could see more shots if Giannis sits. He's currently the third scoring option for the Bucks, but could move up the priority list down the stretch as the second option. |
7 | Aaron Gordon | ORL | 4 | Gordon is the Magic's second scoring option and he'll hit three's and attack the rim and he always crashes the boards as soon as the shot goes up. |
8 | Kyle Kuzma | LAL | 4 | Kuzma is technically the Lakers second option but that's a far second behind LeBron. He'll take a lot of long-range shots and help out on the glass on defense. |
9 | Jayson Tatum | BOS | 4 | Tatum will continue getting the ball at the top of the key and he's been creating more w/ the ball lately and he has no problem getting in the lane. |
10 | Draymond Green | GSW | 4 | INJ: Green has a sprained Ankle and he may have to sit for his first game of the week because of the injury. |
11 | Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | 4 | Nance is a good compliment to Love because he plays exclusively in the lane and he'll get fed under the basket plenty. He doesn't have too many post moves but he'll get to the rim. |
12 | Thaddeus Young | IND | 4 | Young has benefitted a ton from Oladipo being out and if Myles Turner has to sit for another game, expect Young's usage to go up even more and he'll help w/ points and boards. |
13 | LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | 3 | Aldridge has been a bit banged up lately, but he should be active for the full slate of games this week and he'll continue hitting shots from mid-range and dominating the post. |
14 | Marcus Morris | BOS | 4 | Morris will continue being the Celtics enforcer and bailout shooter. He'll get plenty of boards and help w/ steals in the lane on defense and he'll get plenty of open three's. |
15 | Tobias Harris | PHI | 3 | There are a lot of mouths to feed in Philly and Harris will continue battling Butler for more shots and he'll be shooting from the arc a good amount. |
16 | Jerami Grant | OKC | 4 | Grant has been dealing w/ an Ankle injury, but he should be active for the Thunder's full slate this week. Markieff Morris may start impeding on his minutes down the stretch. |
17 | Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | 4 | Aminu will be in a battle for shots because Kanter provides a lot of offense when on the court, but Aminu will still have rotation security and he'll get time at both forward spots. |
18 | Marvin Williams | CHA | 4 | Williams has been the Hornets most productive big man this season because he helps spread the floor. Expect him to shoot a lot from mid-range and he'll help w/ boards. |
19 | Taj Gibson | MIN | 4 | Gibson will see more minutes and usage if Towns has to sit for more games. He's one of the few players who doesn't need 20 minutes per game to put up points and boards. |
20 | Justise Winslow | MIA | 4 | INJ: Winslow missed his last game w/ a sore Knee and he will likely have to sit for his first game of the week. |
Center
RANK | NAME | Team | # Games | Analysis |
1 | Nikola Vucevic | ORL | 4 | The Magic's top scoring option should be set for full usage and the Magic are competing for a playoff spot and he'll continue helping out w/ points, boards and long-range shooting. |
2 | Andre Drummond | DET | 4 | Drummond continues to dominate the paint and he doesn't have many moves to the basket, but he's the best rebounder in the league and he'll score off of second-chance ops. |
3 | Anthony Davis | NO | 4 | Davis moves down the rankings even w/ the full slate because he's not only getting his minutes limited, but he'll likely be held out of back to backs moving forward. |
4 | Clint Capela | HOU | 4 | Capela is back and set for full usage this week and as the Rockets most skilled big man and their third scoring option along w/ Harden's health, expect more usage this week. |
5 | Nikola Jokic | DEN | 3 | Jokic continues to help out in all categories and he'd be the top spot in these rankings if he had the full slate. He can bring up the ball, shoot three's and is hard to defend against. |
6 | Jusuf Nurkic | POR | 4 | Nurkic's spot is safe in the Blazers rotation even w/ Kanter on the team. Kanter won't get extended minutes unless an injury occurs. He's got excellent moves and he's the third option. |
7 | Hassan Whiteside | MIA | 4 | Whiteside doesn’t need a lot of minutes to be productive as he's a beast in the paint. He's been able to stay healthy and will grab a ton of boards. |
8 | Steven Adams | OKC | 4 | Adams remains the Thunder's third scoring option and he's very hard to box out of the paint. Expect a high volume of points and boards and there will never be a shortage of minutes. |
9 | Al Horford | BOS | 4 | Horford has been more of a defensive help this season and he's not as focused on his offensive game. He'll get plenty of boards and blocks while still scoring in double figures. |
10 | DeMarcus Cousins | GSW | 4 | Cousins will continue to see an increase in minutes and his overall stats will rise down the stretch and he'll be a multi-category producer including shooting from long-range. |
11 | Rudy Gobert | UT | 3 | Gobert will continue being a force under the basket. Expect, as always, a lot of boards and blocks and he'll find ways to get in the paint and take advantage of second-chance shots. |
12 | Domantas Sabonis | IND | 4 | Sabonis will see his usage go up if Turner has to sit for more time. Sabonis is bound to see his minutes rise and he's improved his inside game throughout the season. |
13 | Montrezl Harrell | LAC | 4 | Harrell is very aggressive in the paint and he'll handle all of the dirty work for the Clippers. Expect a lot of points and boards and his minutes will remain high down the stretch. |
14 | Jarrett Allen | BKN | 4 | Allen doesn't have many moves in the post, but he's always able to get to the basket and he's the Nets main big man. He'll help a ton w/ boards and blocks on defense. |
15 | Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | 4 | Dedmon doesn't need a lot of minutes to produce and he'll help out w/ boards on defense. He can help spread the floor by hitting long-range jumpers on offense. |
16 | Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | 4 | Jackson being out will force Memphis to get Valanciunas more involved in the offense and he should play around 25-30 minutes per game and help w/ points and boards. |
17 | Myles Turner | IND | 4 | INJ: Turner has missed his last two games w/ a Hip injury and there's a chance he'll have to miss his first game of the week. |
18 | Enes Kanter | POR | 4 | Kanter is a volume player at this point. He should be able to get 20 minutes per game and doesn't need a ton of minutes to produce points and boards behind Nurkic. |
19 | Marc Gasol | TOR | 3 | Gasol will see his scoring drop a bit as the Raptors have a lot of options. As the team's third scoring option, he'll look to set up at the arc a good amount and help w/ boards and blocks. |
20 | Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | 4 | INJ: Towns was in a car accident last week and he's dealing w/ a Concussion and he's missed his last two games. His status is uncertain for his next couple of games |