Updated October 07, 2012
Top 200 Players | Point Guards | Shooting Guards | Small Forwards | Power Forwards | Centers | Team BreakdownsOur annual ranking of the top players for fantasy NBA leagues - expanded this year to cover the top 200 players you'll want to consider in your draft.
Players are ranked in terms of overall value in an eight-category (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, FT%, FG% and three-pointers made) rotisserie-style league.
The first column lists each player's overall rank. The second is his rank within his position. For players that qualify at multiple positions, we're listing his rank at his primary position. (LeBron James, for example, is the #2 player overall in our rankings and #2 among small forwards. He also qualifies at power forward.
Fantasy Basketball: 2012-13 Cheat Sheet
| Overall | Position | Player | Team | Position | Notes |
| 1 | 1 | Kevin Durant | Thunder | SF | This good already - and still years away from his physical prime. |
| 2 | 2 | LeBron James | Heat | SF/PF | The best all-around player in the world (but his defense doesn't show up in fantasy scoring). |
| 3 | 1 | Kevin Love | Timberwolves | PF/C | We all have a purpose in life. Kevin Love's is to grab rebounds. A full season with Ricky Rubio could help his offense. |
| 4 | 1 | Chris Paul | Clippers | PG | Injuries continue to be a concern, but when he's healthy (or close to it) he's just outstanding. |
| 5 | 2 | Russell Westbrook | Thunder | PG | Westbrook's pull-up jumper might be the toughest shot to defend in today's NBA. |
| 6 | 3 | Deron Williams | Nets | PG | With a much-improved roster, Williams won't have to carry the Nets' offense single-handedly. But make no mistake, he'll still be Brooklyn's number one option. |
| 7 | 1 | Dwyane Wade | Heat | SG | Knee should be better in time for the season-opener, but given his injury history, should Spoelstra start cutting Wade's minutes? |
| 8 | 2 | Dirk Nowitzki | Mavericks | PF | Battled conditioning and injury problems during the lockout-shortened season. Expect a bounce-back year. |
| 9 | 3 | Josh Smith | Hawks | PF/SF | With Joe Johnson gone, Smith could become the lead dog in Atlanta's offense. Or, he could fall back into bad habits (like jacking too many threes). |
| 10 | 4 | Kyrie Irving | Cavaliers | PG | Last season's top rookie posted outstanding numbers despite a number of nagging injuries. |
| 11 | 2 | James Harden | Thunder | SG | Stunningly productive off the bench. But nearing the end of his rookie deal, and Sam Presti has lots of budding superstars to re-sign. Could he be traded? |
| 12 | 4 | Paul Millsap | Jazz | PF | Continues to make significant contributions in just about every category despite all the competition for playing time in Utah. |
| 13 | 5 | Ty Lawson | Nuggets | PG/SG | Perfectly suited to run George Karl's fast-paced offense. |
| 14 | 5 | LaMarcus Aldridge | Trail Blazers | PF/C | Reportedly looking to expand his range out to the three-point line. Here's hoping that doesn't hurt is generally excellent shooting percentage. |
| 15 | 6 | DeMarcus Cousins | Kings | PF/C | Immature? Sometimes. But he's an absolute beast in the low post. |
| 16 | 3 | Carmelo Anthony | Knicks | SF | Everyone knows he'll score. The big question is how well he'll mesh with the rest of the Knicks' offense. |
| 17 | 6 | Brandon Jennings | Bucks | PG | The Bucks will get almost all their offense from the Jennings/Monta Ellis backcourt. |
| 18 | 1 | Marc Gasol | Grizzlies | C | Coming off his most productive season as a pro. Will Zach Randolph's return hurt Gasol's numbers? |
| 19 | 2 | Al Jefferson | Jazz | C/PF | Came up a hair shy of a 20-and-10 season last year, and his shot-blocking is improving. |
| 20 | 7 | Pau Gasol | Lakers | PF/C | Should thrive running the pick-and-roll with Steve Nash and in the high post in Eddie Jordan's Princeton offense sets. |
| 21 | 3 | Andrew Bynum | 76ers | C | Will be the focus of the offense for the first time in his career. Can he handle the job and stay healthy? |
| 22 | 7 | Goran Dragic | Suns | PG | Had a pretty good season 2012-13 running the point for Houston. This year, he's replacing Steve Nash. (No pressure.) |
| 23 | 3 | Kobe Bryant | Lakers | SG | Really interested to see how much control Mr. Bean is willing to cede to Steve Nash. |
| 24 | 4 | Greg Monroe | Pistons | C | Quietly developing into a top fantasy big man; only knock on Monroe is that he's not a good shot blocker. |
| 25 | 8 | John Wall | Wizards | PG | Has off-the-charts potential. But will his poor jump shooting impede his progress? |
| 26 | 4 | Danny Granger | Pacers | SF | Great scorer and three-point shooter. Lack of production in other catgories separates him from the super-elites. |
| 27 | 5 | Rudy Gay | Grizzlies | SF | Recovered nicely from a bad shoulder injury, but has yet to take that next step towards real stardom. |
| 28 | 9 | Mike Conley, Jr. | Grizzlies | PG | Just adequate on offense; value comes on the other end - his 2.2 steals per game ranked second in the league last season. |
| 29 | 5 | Al Horford | Hawks | C/PF | Missed most of last season and could fall off some players' radar as a result. |
| 30 | 4 | Paul George | Pacers | SG/SF | Rapidly developing into one of the league's better shooting guards. |
| 31 | 6 | Marcin Gortat | Suns | C | Posted career highs across the board in his first season with the Suns. Will he be as effective without Steve Nash as his pick and roll partner? |
| 32 | 8 | David Lee | Warriors | PF | Just missed a 20-10 season in 2011-12. Logs a LOT of minutes (over 37 mpg last season) which could make Lee an injury risk. |
| 33 | 7 | Serge Ibaka | Thunder | C/PF | Shot-blocking monster is developing a pretty decent mid-range jumper. |
| 34 | 9 | Kevin Garnett | Celtics | PF/C | Surprisingly durable for a player his age. Will be spending a lot of time at center this season. |
| 35 | 6 | Paul Pierce | Celtics | SF | Could take a slight hit in minutes now that Boston has a credible backup or two on the wing. |
| 36 | 10 | Steve Nash | Lakers | PG | Transition to Los Angeles could be a major adjustment. Will Kobe let Nash run the offense? |
| 37 | 10 | Chris Bosh | Heat | PF/C | Preparing to spend more time at center this season by adding some bulk. |
| 38 | 11 | Stephen Curry | Warriors | PG/SG | If he could just say healthy, he'd be a fantasy superstar. |
| 39 | 5 | Joe Johnson | Nets | SG/SF | Should be a great fit with Deron Williams, but won't get nearly as many isolations as he did with Atlanta. |
| 40 | 7 | Nicolas Batum | Trail Blazers | SF/SG | One of the most sought-after free agents this summer, Batum will be Portland's second scoring option (after LaMarcus Aldridge) this year. |
| 41 | 6 | Marcus Thornton | Kings | SG | Under-rated scorer, but may not be an ideal fit alongside Tyreke Evans. |
| 42 | 12 | Rajon Rondo | Celtics | PG | Outstanding passer. Horrible shooter, which hurts his overall fantasy value. |
| 43 | 7 | Tyreke Evans | Kings | SG/SF | Value took a hit when the Kings tried to make him a small forward. Should be back at the two this season, but will have to share the job with Marcus Thornton. |
| 44 | 8 | Ersan Ilyasova | Bucks | SF/PF | Really stepped up when Milwaukee's other frontcourt players were injured. Excellent three-point shooter. |
| 45 | 11 | Anthony Davis | Hornets | PF | Rookie should be among the league leaders in blocks. |
| 46 | 9 | Danilo Gallinari | Nuggets | SF/PF | Could become a star if he could ever stay healthy for a full season. |
| 47 | 10 | Andre Iguodala | Nuggets | SF/SG | Should excel in George Karl's up-tempo offense. But any gains might be offset by Denver's depth on the wings. |
| 48 | 8 | Dwight Howard | Lakers | C | Two big questions: when will he be ready to play, and can you afford to punt the free throw percentage category? |
| 49 | 13 | Monta Ellis | Bucks | PG/SG | There were concerns that he'd be incompatible with Brandon Jennings and/or Scott Skiles, but his first few months in Milwaukee were very productive. |
| 50 | 14 | Kyle Lowry | Raptors | PG | Would rank higher on this list if Toronto had traded Jose Calderon. |
| 51 | 12 | Ryan Anderson | Hornets | PF | Last season's most improved player will be hitting corner threes for the Hornets this year. |
| 52 | 13 | Andrea Bargnani | Raptors | PF/C | Seemed poised for a real breakout season before his 2011-12 campaign was derailed by injuries. Think Dirk Nowitzki-lite. |
| 53 | 9 | Roy Hibbert | Pacers | C | Getting paid like a star now, but would like to see him develop more consistency. |
| 54 | 15 | Jeremy Lin | Rockets | PG | He'll score plenty as the centerpiece of a crazy-young Houston team. Move down a few spots in leagues that count turnovers. |
| 55 | 16 | Jrue Holiday | 76ers | PG | Will have to adjust to a more halfcourt-oriented offense centered around Andrew Bynum. |
| 56 | 17 | Tony Parker | Spurs | PG | Really the key player for the Spurs at this point, but poor shooting hurts his fantasy value. |
| 57 | 8 | Manu Ginobili | Spurs | SG | One of the best when healthy, but "when healthy" has been rare for the last few seasons. |
| 58 | 10 | Joakim Noah | Bulls | C | A near-automatic double-double, but his physical style may make him injury-prone. |
| 59 | 14 | Kenneth Faried | Nuggets | PF | Should have an opportunity to step up now that Al Harrington is gone. Terriffic rebounder. |
| 60 | 11 | Nene Hilario | Wizards | C/PF | Could have a big year as Washington's primary frontcourt threat, but nagging injury - plantar fasciitis - is a concern. |
| 61 | 15 | Blake Griffin | Clippers | PF | Fun to watch, but foul/turnover prone, awful from the line and doesn't block shots. |
| 62 | 9 | Wesley Matthews | Trail Blazers | SG/SF | Good perimeter scorer; would be even better if he'd drive more. |
| 63 | 16 | Kris Humphries | Nets | PF | Automatic double-double. |
| 64 | 10 | Klay Thompson | Warriors | SG | Excellent shooter, should take a big step forward this season as the Warriors' starting SG. |
| 65 | 11 | Luol Deng | Bulls | SF | Will be Chicago's lead player while Derrick Rose is sidelined, but wrist injury is worrisome. |
| 66 | 12 | JaVale McGee | Nuggets | C | One of the league's most entertaining players; if he can keep his head together he could have a great year. |
| 67 | 11 | Eric Gordon | Hornets | SG | Last season was a washout for Gordon, who missed most of the year to injury. Was on the verge of becoming one of the best young twos in the game before he got hurt. |
| 68 | 18 | Maurice Williams | Jazz | PG/SG | Could be Utah's starting point guard this season. |
| 69 | 17 | Amar'e Stoudemire | Knicks | PF/C | Spent the summer working on his post game with Hakeem Olajuwon. Will that help him mesh with 'Melo? |
| 70 | 18 | David West | Pacers | PF | Numbers took a hit with the move to Indiana, as Danny Granger and Roy Hibbert had larger roles in the offense. |
| 71 | 19 | Carlos Boozer | Bulls | PF | Could be asked to score more with Rose hurt, but has never been a contributor in blocks, steals, etc. |
| 72 | 13 | Tyson Chandler | Knicks | C | One of the league's best defenders, but doesn't generate eye-popping fantasy numbers. Could play less now that the Knicks have a good backup C in Marcus Camby. |
| 73 | 12 | Gerald Wallace | Nets | SF/PF | Contributes in lots of categories, but his physical style makes him a bit injury-prone. |
| 74 | 20 | Tim Duncan | Spurs | PF/C | Still a very effective player on a per-minute basis. But he'll play under 30 mpg. |
| 75 | 19 | Ricky Rubio | Timberwolves | PG | Could be the league's next great floor general, but missing most of last season might hurt his development. |
| 76 | 20 | Raymond Felton | Knicks | PG | Back in New York and reportedly healthy, but a less-than-ideal fit for Mike Woodson's halfcourt style. |
| 77 | 21 | Jeff Teague | Hawks | PG | Does he hang on to the starting job over veteran Devin Harris? |
| 78 | 12 | Gordon Hayward | Jazz | SG/SF | Looking to build on an excellent sophomore campaign, but where does he play? Spent much of last season at SG, but seems better suited for SF. |
| 79 | 14 | Anderson Varejao | Cavaliers | C/PF | Was posting the best numbers of his career before a broken wrist ended his 2011-12 season. |
| 80 | 13 | Arron Afflalo | Magic | SG | Likely the primary scoring threat for Orlando this season, but the Magic are expected to play at a much slower pace than Denver did. |
| 81 | 22 | Louis Williams | Hawks | PG/SG | Philly's sixth man - and leading scorer - last season. Could have a similar role for the Hawks this year. |
| 82 | 15 | Samuel Dalembert | Bucks | C | Will provide a much-needed shot-blocking presence for Milwaukee this year. |
| 83 | 21 | Zach Randolph | Grizzlies | PF | Marc Gasol really blossomed while Randolph was out, and could keep his role as the Grizzlies' primary low-post threat. |
| 84 | 16 | Andrew Bogut | Warriors | C | Would love to see him play a full season, but given his injury history that's hard to imagine. |
| 85 | 14 | Jason Terry | Celtics | SG | Good fit in Boston, but will have to share the SG spot with Avery Bradley, Courtney Lee… |
| 86 | 15 | O.J. Mayo | Mavericks | SG | Gets a fresh start in Dallas; could take over Jason Terry's role. |
| 87 | 23 | Kemba Walker | Bobcats | PG/SG | On paper, he's the starter - but will he hold off Ramon Sessions and keep the job? |
| 88 | 17 | Nikola Pekovic | Timberwolves | C | Averaged a near double-double with good percentages after his promotion into the starting lineup. |
| 89 | 13 | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | Bobcats | SF | Projects as a very good two-way wing player, but might be best as the complement to another star… and Charlotte is notably short on stars right now. |
| 90 | 16 | J.R. Smith | Knicks | SG/SF | Will have an expanded role until Iman Shumpert returns from a torn ACL. |
| 91 | 22 | Luis Scola | Suns | PF | Should be the Suns' primary frontcourt scorer; already has good chemistry with Goran Dragic, as they played together in Houston. |
| 92 | 17 | Rodney Stuckey | Pistons | SG/PG | Started slow last season, but finished strong. Better suited to SG, which is where he'll play most of the time now. |
| 93 | 18 | Kevin Martin | Rockets | SG | Tremendous scorer but can't stay healthy. One of very few veterans on the Rockets' roster. |
| 94 | 19 | Tony Allen | Grizzlies | SG | Most valuable as a defensive stopper, which doesn't really translate into fantasy numbers. |
| 95 | 24 | Mario Chalmers | Heat | PG | Might get pushed aside to create playing time for Ray Allen - but one of very few Miami players with any fantasy upside. |
| 96 | 14 | Thaddeus Young | 76ers | SF/PF | Should get a lot of open looks as defenses struggle to deal with Andrew Bynum. |
| 97 | 25 | Brandon Knight | Pistons | PG/SG | Expect him to build on a fairly impressive rookie campaign. |
| 98 | 23 | Elton Brand | Mavericks | PF/C | Expected to get significant playing time backing up both Nowitzki and Chris Kaman. |
| 99 | 15 | Andrei Kirilenko | Timberwolves | SF/PF | Returning to the NBA after playing in Russia last season. |
| 100 | 18 | Chris Kaman | Mavericks | C | Pencilled in as a starter in Dallas. |
| 101 | 26 | Jameer Nelson | Magic | PG | |
| 102 | 20 | Evan Turner | 76ers | SG/SF | |
| 103 | 27 | Greivis Vasquez | Hornets | PG | |
| 104 | 21 | Bradley Beal | Wizards | SG | |
| 105 | 28 | Damian Lillard | Trail Blazers | PG | |
| 106 | 16 | Kawhi Leonard | Spurs | SF/SG | |
| 107 | 19 | Brook Lopez | Nets | C | |
| 108 | 20 | DeAndre Jordan | Clippers | C | |
| 109 | 21 | Spencer Hawes | 76ers | C | |
| 110 | 29 | Jose Calderon | Raptors | PG | |
| 111 | 22 | Dion Waiters | Cavaliers | SG | |
| 112 | 30 | Jarrett Jack | Warriors | PG | |
| 113 | 24 | Derrick Favors | Jazz | PF/C | |
| 114 | 31 | George Hill | Pacers | PG/SG | |
| 115 | 17 | Trevor Ariza | Wizards | SF/SG | |
| 116 | 23 | Gerald Henderson | Bobcats | SG/SF | |
| 117 | 24 | Jordan Crawford | Wizards | SG | |
| 118 | 32 | Darren Collison | Mavericks | PG | |
| 119 | 25 | DeMar DeRozan | Raptors | SG/SF | |
| 120 | 33 | Austin Rivers | Hornets | PG/SG | |
| 121 | 34 | Andre Miller | Nuggets | PG | |
| 122 | 35 | Chauncey Billups | Clippers | PG/SG | |
| 123 | 36 | Luke Ridnour | Timberwolves | PG/SG | |
| 124 | 26 | Ray Allen | Heat | SG | |
| 125 | 18 | Harrison Barnes | Warriors | SF | |
| 126 | 27 | Jamal Crawford | Clippers | SG/PG | |
| 127 | 19 | Alonzo Gee | Cavaliers | SF | |
| 128 | 25 | Drew Gooden | Bucks | PF/C | |
| 129 | 37 | Jason Kidd | Knicks | PG | |
| 130 | 20 | James Johnson | Kings | SF | |
| 131 | 21 | Shawn Marion | Mavericks | SF/PF | |
| 132 | 28 | Danny Green | Spurs | SG/SF | |
| 133 | 26 | Al Harrington | Magic | PF | |
| 134 | 29 | J.J. Redick | Magic | SG | |
| 135 | 22 | Nikola Vucevic | Magic | C | |
| 136 | 22 | Michael Beasley | Suns | SF/PF | |
| 137 | 23 | Jared Dudley | Suns | SF/SG | |
| 138 | 24 | Wilson Chandler | Nuggets | SF/SG | |
| 139 | 30 | Anthony Morrow | Hawks | SG/SF | |
| 140 | 25 | Brandon Rush | Warriors | SF | |
| 141 | 26 | Dorell Wright | 76ers | SF | |
| 142 | 27 | Brandon Bass | Celtics | PF/C | |
| 143 | 28 | Omer Asik | Rockets | PF/C | |
| 144 | 29 | Ed Davis | Raptors | PF | |
| 145 | 38 | Nate Robinson | Bulls | PG/SG | |
| 146 | 31 | Gerald Green | Pacers | SG/SF | |
| 147 | 30 | Thomas Robinson | Kings | PF | |
| 148 | 32 | Courtney Lee | Celtics | SG | |
| 149 | 33 | Avery Bradley | Celtics | SG/PG | |
| 150 | 31 | Channing Frye | Suns | PF/C | |
| 151 | 32 | Derrick Williams | Timberwolves | PF | |
| 152 | 33 | Amir Johnson | Raptors | PF | |
| 153 | 39 | Devin Harris | Hawks | PG | |
| 154 | 34 | Stephen Jackson | Spurs | SG/SF | |
| 155 | 34 | Tiago Splitter | Spurs | PF/C | |
| 156 | 27 | Chandler Parsons | Rockets | SF | |
| 157 | 35 | Trevor Booker | Wizards | PF | |
| 158 | 40 | Aaron Brooks | Kings | PG | |
| 159 | 36 | Boris Diaw | Kings | PF/C | |
| 160 | 41 | Jerryd Bayless | Grizzlies | PG/SG | |
| 161 | 42 | Rodrigue Beaubois | Mavericks | PG | |
| 162 | 28 | Carlos Delfino | Bucks | SF | |
| 163 | 37 | Steve Novak | Knicks | PF/SF | |
| 164 | 35 | Mike Dunleavy Jr. | Bucks | SG/SF | |
| 165 | 36 | Ben Gordon | Bobcats | SG | |
| 166 | 37 | MarShon Brooks | Nets | SG/SF | |
| 167 | 38 | Nick Young | 76ers | SG | |
| 168 | 29 | Lamar Odom | Clippers | SF/PF | |
| 169 | 23 | Greg Stiemsma | Timberwolves | C | |
| 170 | 24 | Bismack Biyombo | Bobcats | C/PF | |
| 171 | 30 | Jonas Jerebko | Pistons | SF/PF | |
| 172 | 43 | Delonte West | Mavericks | PG/SG | |
| 173 | 38 | J.J. Hickson | Trail Blazers | PF/C | |
| 174 | 39 | Landry Fields | Raptors | SG/SF | |
| 175 | 44 | Isaiah Thomas | Kings | PG | |
| 176 | 39 | Kevin Seraphin | Wizards | PF | |
| 177 | 40 | Antawn Jamison | Lakers | PF | |
| 178 | 45 | Derrick Rose | Bulls | PG | |
| 179 | 46 | D.J. Augustin | Pacers | PG/SG | |
| 180 | 47 | Kirk Hinrich | Bulls | PG/SG | |
| 181 | 31 | Al-Farouq Aminu | Clippers | SF | |
| 182 | 48 | Ramon Sessions | Bobcats | PG | |
| 183 | 40 | Chase Budinger | Timberwolves | SG/SF | |
| 184 | 41 | Randy Foye | Jazz | SG | |
| 185 | 32 | Kyle Korver | Hawks | SF | |
| 186 | 25 | Marcus Camby | Knicks | C | |
| 187 | 41 | Taj Gibson | Bulls | PF | |
| 188 | 33 | Marvin Williams | Jazz | SF/PF | |
| 189 | 34 | Brandan Wright | Mavericks | SF/PF | |
| 190 | 42 | Vince Carter | Mavericks | SG | |
| 191 | 43 | C.J. Miles | Cavaliers | SG | |
| 192 | 26 | Jonas Valanciunas | Raptors | C | |
| 193 | 27 | Timofey Mozgov | Nuggets | C | |
| 194 | 42 | Markieff Morris | Rockets | PF | |
| 195 | 43 | Jason Thompson | Kings | PF | |
| 196 | 44 | Ekpe Udoh | Bucks | PF/C | |
| 197 | 44 | Corey Brewer | Nuggets | SG/SF | |
| 198 | 45 | Ivan Johnson | Hawks | PF | |
| 199 | 45 | Alec Burks | Jazz | SG | |
| 200 | 49 | Gary Neal | Spurs | PG/SG |