2023 NBA Fantasy Rankings & Draft Guide
2023 NBA Fantasy Rankings, Sleepers & Draft Strategies
We've picked apart a plethora of data, managed a myriad of mock drafts, and ripped through countless hours of research and reports - all to help you dominate your drafts with the 2023 Fantasy NBA Draft Guide.
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Refine your draft-day approach with strategy articles written by proven fantasy winners. Get lists of NBA fantasy sleepers and busts alongside player projections, dynasty rankings, rookies, busts and breakout candidates. Sync your league with NBA LeagueSync so you can analyze your draft, rate your team, compare players and trades, and more. Those of you who have joined the Best Ball craze can get tips and targets for this growing fantasy NBA format, too.
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2023 NBA Fantasy Rankings
Helping you get ready for the 2023 fantasy basketball season, James Grande and Jonathan Impemba bring you their Top 200 Fantasy Basketball Player Rankings.
These NBA fantasy rankings span all teams and positions, and come from two of the sharpest minds in the fantasy basketball industry.
Formulate your strategy, then reference these rankings on draft day to dominate your league!
2023 Fantasy Basketball Rookies
When it comes to giving fantasy basketball draft tips, there's no more popular question than who the next hot commodity is going to be in the NBA. This year we'll see the arrival of Victor Wembanyama, the most coveted NBA prospect since LeBron James. But what other NBA rookies should be on your radar?
James Grande breaks down the Top NBA Fantasy Basketball Rookies that need to be in your draft queue this season.
Whether you're revising your dynasty rookie rankings, or topping off your list of draft-day targets, these are the fantasy freshmen you need to be following!
2023 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers
Who doesn't love late-round NBA fantasy sleepers? There's nothing better than snagging a sleeper in your drafts and hearing the groans from your league-mates because they know you just scored.
James Grande has shared his Top 10 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers. Check them out so you can have a successful draft and REALLY put your lineup over the top of your opponent's.
2023 Fantasy Basketball Busts
NBA fantasy draft prep means digging deep and looking at players that we need to stay away from every bit as much as those we need to target.
The term “bust” is thrown around a lot in fantasy, but for the purpose of the Fantasy NBA Draft Guide, we're going to look at players who are going too early in mock drafts and won’t return value at their current average draft position.
James Grande brings you his Top 10 Fantasy Basketball Busts that you need to avoid in your fantasy basketball drafts!
2023 Fantasy Basketball Player Projections
What good is a fantasy basketball draft guide without player projections? Our team brings you the best 2023 Fantasy Basketball Player Projections, powered by FanJections, for every player on every team for the upcoming NBA season.
Spot those hidden gems and breakout candidates this season. Make sure your fantasy basketball tiers and rankings actually match what models say will happen. Combine numbers and knowledge to nail your NBA fantasy drafts!
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Player News
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication.
Charania also reported that this is an incredibly quick recovery for Lillard that was made possible by early treatment. It is an excellent development for both Dame and the Bucks. He has been ruled out for Game 1 against the Pacers on Saturday, and they will give him time to ramp up before he returns to the lineup. It’s unclear what that timeline looks like, but Lillard is certainly on pace to return sooner rather than later. Ryan Rollins should continue to start in place of Dame until he returns.
Lonzo Ball (wrist) said he won’t need surgery.
Ball said he is excited for his “first normal offseason in awhile.” He has been plagued by numerous injuries but was able to play 35 games during the 2024-25 season after not playing at all during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. Ball was sidelined for all of March and April, but since he won’t require any procedure during the offseason, he should be ready to go for training camp.
Josh Giddey said his hand injury will be a “non-issue” next season.
Giddey said his plan is simply to rest it. Prior to Wednesday’s play-in loss, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Giddey had a torn muscle in his right hand. He played through it and delivered 25 points and 10 rebounds in Chicago’s final game of the season. The injury shouldn’t be a factor in Giddey’s quest for a new contract this summer as he enters restricted free agency. There is a good chance that he remains with the Bulls. That would be great news for his fantasy value as he is coming off the best season of his career.
Devin Carter accounted for 10 points (3-of-5 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 22 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks.
Carter’s rookie season ended on a positive note individually, as he reached double figures for the fourth time. Offseason shoulder surgery delayed his NBA debut until after the New Year, with Carter playing 36 regular-season games. While he was worth stashing in dynasty league drafts before this season began, the former Providence standout did not deserve a look in redraft leagues. That will likely remain the case next season, but the Kings need to make a decision regarding their head coaching position, as Doug Christie was only the interim. Add in the need for an experienced point guard, and Carter’s fantasy outlook isn’t great.
Keegan Murray recorded nine points (3-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in 36 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks.
Murray recorded a complete stat line on Wednesday, but the impact was muted. That was a fitting end to the season for the Kings forward, whose fantasy value took a significant hit. The signing of DeMar DeRozan during free agency did Murray no favors, and that was also true for the addition of Zach LaVine just before the trade deadline. While he did approach his Yahoo! ADP (87) in nine-cat formats, Murray failed to crack the top-100 in eight-cat. Murray is extension eligible this summer, but the Kings have many questions to answer, including who the head coach will be and the future of lead executive Monte McNair. How that impacts Murray remains to be seen, but he’s worth selecting with a top-100 pick in drafts.
Domantas Sabonis tallied 11 points (5-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 37 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks.
It’s fitting that Sabonis would finish his season with a double-double, as he recorded 61 during the regular season. However, his impact was limited, with Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford combining to control the paint for most of Wednesday’s Play-In tournament matchup. Regarding fantasy value, Sabonis was a top-25 player in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season. However, his value took a significant hit after the trade deadline, with the De’Aaron Fox deal leaving the Kings with two high-scoring wings (Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan) and no legitimate point guard. How Sacramento addresses that decision during the offseason will impact Sabonis’ fantasy value in 2025-26.