Point Guard

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# Games

Analysis

1Russell Westbrook OKC4Westbrook keeps the top spot w/ the full slate and he'll continue producing at a very high level and giving owners plenty of points, boards and assists in each game. 
2Damian Lillard POR4Lillard will never see a shortage of shots as the Blazers offense continues to run mainly through him. Lillard will help facilitate the offense as well and he'll dish a decent amount of dimes. 
3Stephen Curry GSW3Curry doesn't have the full slate this week but that shouldn't mean he'll be any less productive. He continues to shoot a ton of three-pointers and he'll take advantage of the lane when open. 
4Kyle Lowry TOR4Lowry hasn't looked back since returning from injury, Remember, the Raptors are one of the most cautious teams in the NBA and they will have no problem resting him the second he feels sore.
5Mike Conley MEM4Are the Grizzlies trying to trade Conley over the next two weeks? It doesn't matter regardless because he'll continue being the top option on Memphis and most of the offense runs through him.
6De'Aaron Fox SAC4Fox does a great job of balancing his offense between shooting and driving and dishing. He clearly prefers attacking the rim and he has no fears when driving. He's excellent on transition. 
7Ben Simmons PHI3Simmons continues to dominate multiple categories and he'll always be given a lot of minutes because he plays multiple positions on the floor. He'll dominate points, boards and dimes. 
8Kyrie Irving BOS3Irving is the Celtics top option and even w/ all of the guard depth, Irving  will sill get a lot of minutes and usage and he'll help a lot w/ points and assists. 
9Tomas Satoransky WSH4Satoransky has done a great job filling the void for John Wall . Wall will be out for the rest of the season. He's done a great job setting up Bradley Beal . He thrived when Wall was out last year.
10Derrick Rose MIN4Rose continues to not only show how impactful he can be both starting and coming off the bench this season and he's been a scoring machine. He has also reminded us of the "clutch factor".
11Kris Dunn CHI4Dunn has beenable to stay on the court and a lot more of the Bulls offense will have to come from the back court and Dunn will be taking more shots w/ Wendell Carter Jr. out. 
12Jeff Teague MIN4Even though Rose has been very productive this season, Teague is still the starter. Rose doesn't pose as a threat to Teague's production. Teague's health has posed a threat to his production. 
13Dennis Schroder OKC4Schroder is the prioritized scorer w/ the Thunder's second unit and he can play off the ball on the court w/ Westbrook if needed. He's uses his quickness well against opposing second units. 
14Elfrid Payton NO4Payton has not looked back since returning from injury and the guards will have to provide more offense this week w/ Anthony Davis out. Payton continues to be a strong passer. 
15Emmanuel Mudiay NY4Mudiay has become a big factor in the Knicks offense this season and he's been able to separate himself from other Knicks guards this season and he'll continue to get shots in the offense. 
16D'Angelo Russell BKN3Russell is the Nets top option and even w/ Spencer Dinwiddie having a productive season as well, the Nets prioritize Russell and most of the offense will continue to run through him.
17D.J. Augustin ORL4Augustin remains the starter for the Magic and without Jerian Grant putting any pressure on him, Augustin is a very safe guard who can play the role of spot-up shooter if needed off the ball.
18Eric Bledsoe MIL3Bledsoe is one of the best defensive point guard's in the league. He's the Bucks third scoring option, but on defense he'll grab plenty of long boards and steals. 
19Jamal Murray DEN3The Nuggets health is improving, but because Murray is a shoot-first point guard, expect him to still get plenty of shots in the Nuggets offense. Expect mainly points w/ a little assist help.
20Fred VanVleet TOR4VanVleet has done a great job filling in when needed and he's very much in the Raptors rotation even w/ Lowry healthy. Expect him to get a lot of spot-up shots and time w/ the ball. 

Shooting Guard

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# Games

Analysis

1James Harden HOU4Chris Paul and Clint Capela are out and Harden's usage will be higher than it's ever been. His stats are reflective of that in recent weeks. He's been the top fantasy option over the last few weeks.
2Jrue Holiday NO4Holiday's scoring will go up this week w/ Anthony Davis out. Expect Holiday to be the primary outside and mid-range shooter while he looks to feed Nikola Mirotic and Julius Randle in the post.
3Bradley Beal WSH4Beal is the Wizards top option w/ Wall out for the season and his scoring has naturally improved over the last few weeks. Expect his assists to go up as well as the Wizards let him drive a lot. 
4Devin Booker PHX4Booker is healthy and we can expect the Suns top option to not only lead the team in scoring, but he'll continue handling PG responsibilities and his assist numbers will be high as well. 
5Donovan Mitchell UT4Mitchell will continue to step up from a scoring and assist standpoint w/ three Jazz guards hurt. Rubio could return in the next couple of games, but still expect Mitchell to help w/ dimes. 
6Zach LaVine CHI4Carter being out will give LaVine a few more shots in the offense. He often sets up at the arc and waits to be fed, but he'll also spend time facilitating the offense and that will help w/ dimes. 
7Buddy Hield SAC4Hield continues to help out big time w/ points and boards. He grabs a lot of mid-range rebounds. He comes into play when big men are fighting for the loose ball. He'll grab steals off of loose balls.
8C.J. McCollumPOR4McCollum is the Blazers second scoring option and he'll take a lot of mid-range jumpers and help hit the cutter. He'll also grab a decent amount of rebounds from right outside the paint. 
9Tim Hardaway Jr. NY4Hardaway, as the Knicks top scoring option, will continue to get a lot of shots from long-range. He definitely prioritizes outside shooting over driving, but he's not afraid to take it to the rack. 
10Lou Williams LAC4INJ: Williams has missed his last two games because of a sore Hamstring. He could still return and play his full slate of games. 
11Andrew Wiggins MIN4Wiggins has been made a lot more of an impact w/ Jimmy Butler out of the way. He'll take a lot of arc and elbow shots and he'll help grab steals. He's the 'Wolves second scoring option. 
12DeMar DeRozan SAS3DeRozan would be much higher if he had the full slate of games. The Spurs top option will provide multi-category production for the rest of the way and he's been able to stay on the court. 
13Evan Fournier ORL4Fournier sticks to outside shooting and lean-in jumpers from right inside the arc. He will look to draw contact and he will help a bit w/ pushing the ball inside. He gets a good amount of shots. 
14Dwayne WadeMIA4Wade has been productive from both guard spots and he's needed to help set up the offense w/ Goran Dragic still out. He'll help out consistently w/ points, boards and dimes. 
15Jordan Clarkson CLE4Clarkson will rotate between both guard spots and w/ the front court banged up, he'll need to take more long and mid-range jumpers. He'll also help a bit w/ dimes and steals. 
16Eric Gordon HOU4Gordon's usage will continue to be high w/ Chris Paul out. Clint Capela being out indrectly helps Gordon because he moves up to be the second scoring option behind Harden. 
17Klay Thompson GSW3Thompson will have his games in which he sticks to the arc and just shoots three's the whole time and others in which he'll try to force his way inside. He gets plenty of time w/ the ball. 
18Khris Middleton MIL3The Bucks second scoring option loves the top of the key and he'll take a lot of three's from that specific spot. He'll also fake the three and feed the cutter inside to compile dimes. 
19Terrence Ross ORL4Ross has been impressive in the last few weeks and even though he doesn't start, he's been able to fill in at SG and SF. He's seen a lot of scoring success lately and he's been getting more minutes. 
20Danny Green TOR4Green has been putting together some high-scoring games recently and he's been grabbing four rebounds per game. Green is more of a defensive player and you can count on him for steals too.

Small Forward

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# Games

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1Paul George OKC4George takes the top spot w/ the full slate and the Thunder's offense has turned it up a notch in the last few weeks and George will continue to be a multi-category producer on both sides of the ball.
2Kawhi Leonard TOR4Leonard did rest his last two games so he should be fresh and ready to go. He doesn't face a back to back with a full four game slate so there shouldn't be any games missed.
3Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL3We all know how productive the Greek Freak is. He'll dominate all categories except for three-pointers. He'd be contending for the top spot if he had a full slate of games. 
4Kevin Durant GSW3Durant continues to share top scoring responsibilities w/ Curry. He'll help a ton w/ points and boards and will bring up the ball at times and his entry passes will lead to assists. 
5Luka Doncic DAL4Dennis Smith Jr who? The Mavs are apparently trying to move Smith because of how great Doncic has been running the point. Doncic has been helpful w/ points, boards and dimes and he shoots three's.
6Nikola Mirotic NO4Mirotic usage will go up w/ Anthony Daivs out for the next handful of games. He'll be playing more in the paint to fill the void. Expect his rebounding numbers to improve this week. 
7Josh Richardson MIA4Richardson will help the Heat out in multiple areas. He can play multiple positions on the floor and his jump-shooting has improved. He's needed to play a big role in facilitating the offense w/ no Dragic.
8T.J. WarrenPHX4Warren has been a consistent points and boards producer and he's the Suns third scoring option. He'll get more shots if Deandre Ayton has to miss time this week. 
9Otto Porter Jr.  WSH4Porter is healthy and he'll be the Wizards second scoring option for the rest of the season. He'll need to rotate between both forward spots and he'll take a lot of three's and grab boards and steals. 
10Trevor Ariza WSH4Ariza will be a huge help and Porter isn't the healthiest player in the league. He plays strong defense and he'll still get a full rotation commitment and help w/ points, boards, three's and steals. 
11Justise Winslow MIA4Winslow has also helped the Heat fill the PG void at times. His stats as a whole continue to improve and he'll help score from inside and outside. He'll grab consistent boards and help w/ dimes. 
12Bogdan Bogdanovic SAC4Bogdanovic will always get enough looks from long-range to be a regular double-digit scorer. He'll step inside the arc and grab long rebounds and he'll help keep the ball moving. 
13Joe Ingles UT4Ingles will be needed to help bring the ball up until the Jazz guards are fully healthy. He'll shoot a lot of three's and push the ball inside. Expect him to help w/ steals and boards on defense. 
14Jimmy Butler PHI3INJ: Butler is dealing w/ a sore Wrist and he may have to miss his first game of the week. 
15Justin Holiday MEM4Holiday is in a great situation w/ Dillon Brooks done for the year and Kyle Anderson still out. Expect Holiday to get heavy minutes and shots until Anderson returns. Then, the real competition for PT starts.
16Kelly Oubre Jr.  PHX4The Suns traded for Oubre because they are thinking long-term. He's been a more productive scorer and he's slowly earning more minutes. Oubre is committed on defense and he'll help grab boards. 
17Wesley Matthews DAL4Matthews has been fighting through a sprained Wrist, but his scoring hasn't taken a hit as he's scored in double figures in his last two games. Expect him to continue playing through as much pain as he can.
18Cedi Osman CLE4Osman will be needed not only to take more outside shots, but if Tristan Thompson has to miss more time, Osman will be playing more in the post until Larry Nance Jr. returns. Expect more rebounding. 
19Danilo Gallinari LAC4INJ: Gallinari missed his previous game w/ Back spasms and there's a chance he'll have to miss a game or two this week. 
20LeBron James LAL3INJ: There's a chance James returns for his full slate of games, but he must be able to practice fully. Chances are that he misses a game this week. 

Power Forward

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# Games

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1Tobias Harris LAC4Harris takes the top spot w/ the full slate and if Lou Williams has to miss games this week, expect more outside shooting from Harris. Harris will also help out a ton w/ rebounding. 
2Julius Randle NO4Randle will certainly see more usage and playing time w/ Davis out for the next few games. He's an inside-specific player who will draw starts and he'll be needed to control the paint.
3Blake Griffin DET3Griffin continues to be the Pistons top scorer and he compliments Andre Dummond's skills nicely as more of an outside threat. Expect more usage and rebounds if Drummond  has to miss games this week. 
4Aaron Gordon ORL4INJ: Gordon missed his last game w/ a Back injury and he may need to sit for a game this week.
5Lauri Markkanen CHI4Markkanen will need to handle the majority of big-man scoring for the Bulls for the rest of the way unless they make a move. Expect more shots w/ Carter out and he'll help grab boards. 
6Pascal Siakam TOR4Siakam continues to have an impressive season and he's been very helpful in the paint and making plays from right under the basket. He draws a lot of contact and will do a lot of dirty work.
7Serge Ibaka TOR4Ibaka has been a much better player this season because he's not spending as much time at the arc. He's been more helpful w/ inside scoring and rebounding and he'll block shots consistently. 
8John Collins ATL3Collins is the Hawks top scoring option and even if Dewayne Dedmon is in the lineup, he's still the priority scorer and he'll grab a lot of boards in the post. Expect his minutes to remain high. 
9Noah Vonleh NY4Vonleh has been all over the place w/ his scoring, but, he's been a committed defender all season and he will still have a spot in the rotation. His minutes continue to shift between 17 and 35. 
10Harrison Barnes DAL4If the Mavs do get rid of Dennis Smith Jr. prior to the trade deadline, it would benefit Barnes because Doncic would be handling the PG spot and it will open up for more plays for Barnes. 
11Al-Farouq Aminu POR4Aminu doesn't make his production look pretty, but he's a very aggressive hustler and defender for the Blazers and he'll produce enough points and boards to be a legit fantasy option. 
12LaMarcus Aldridge SAS3Aldridge continues to be the second scoring option and handles the post pretty much by himself. He doesn't get much help from Jakob Poeltl or Pau Gasol . Expect points, boards and blocks regularly. 
13Bobby Portis CHI4Portis usage will go way up w/ Carter out and even if he doesn't start, expect him to get the majority of minutes at the position. He'll help a lot w/ points and boards and he'll get minutes at PF. 
14Derrick Favors UT4Favors will continue seeing more shots w/ the guard situation in flux. In order to spread the floor a bit more, expect him to take shots from the top of the paint to draw out bigger defenders. 
15Jabari Parker CHI4Parker has been a volume producer as the Bulls are still not giving him a full rotation commitment. They are trying to showcase him and that could lead to more minutes for this points and boards producer.
16Nemanja Bjelica SAC4Bjelica has been able to keep a hold on his rotation spot and he'll continue serving as a bailout option for the Kings. He'll do a lot of dirty work on the perimeter and grab long boards and steals. 
17Jerami Grant OKC4Grant has played nearly 32 minutes per game this season which shows the Thunder's lack of depth at PF. He's been able to serve as the main bailout option and help w/ boards, blocks and steals. 
18Jaren Jackson Jr.  MEM4Jackson will take a lot of long-range jumpers, but then he'll help grab boards in the post on the defensive end. He has tremendous ups and he's blocked 1.5 shots per game this season. 
19Taj Gibson MIN4Gibson plays enough minutes and produces enough points and boards to be a fantasy threat. Robert Covington is still out and that will help keep Gibson's minutes up. He's an inside specific player. 
20P.J. TuckerHOU4The Rockets lack serious front court depth and Tucker will be needed to bang against bigger defenders in the post more until Capela comes back. He'll continue to log heavy minutes and grab steals. 

Center

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# Games

Analysis

1Karl-Anthony Towns MIN4Towns takes the top spot and he's been a much better center playing in the paint more rather than waiting to be fed at the arc on offense. He'll help a ton w/ points, boards, blocks and steals. 
2Nikola Vucevic ORL4The Magic's top scoring option will see even more usage if Gordon has to miss time this week. Expect production from inside and outside and he'll grab a ton of boards. 
3Rudy Gobert UT4Gobert is an inside-specific center and he'll help w/ low-block scoring, boards and blocks. He has good leaping ability and his jumps are very well-timed. Expect more usage w/ the guards hurt. 
4Joel Embiid PHI3INJ: Embiid has been playing through Back pain and there's a chance he'll have to miss his first game of the week. 
5Marc Gasol MEM4INJ: Gasol missed his previous game w/ a sore Back, but he's looking like he'll be activr for his full slate of games this week. 
6Nikola Jokic DEN3Jokic would be higher in these rankings if he had the full slate this week. He's a multi-category producer who will even spend some time facilitating the offense. He is also a scoring threat from long-range.
7Jusuf Nurkic POR4The Blazers third option will continue to get a ton of plays called for him. He has excellent post moves and he'll draw a lot of contact and grab a lot of boards from right under the basket. 
8DeAndre Jordan DAL4INJ: Jordan has been dealing w/ a sprained Ankle, but it shouldn't keep him out for any games this week unless the swelling is too much for him. He should be good to go to start the week. 
9Hassan Whiteside MIA4Whiteside is a volume producer when it comes to points and boards. He doesn't always get a lot of playing time, but, even w/ 25 minutes, he's proven he can compile a double-double and help block shots.
10Steven Adams OKC4Adams is the Thunder's third scoring option and he'll continue finding success by rolling to the basket. He's good at setting the screen at the top of the key and cutting right to the basket. 
11Enes Kanter NY4Kanter will produce in volume and the Knicks are currently trying to trade him. He's clearly not in the Knicks future plans, but at least for the next few weeks, he'll help consistently w/ points and boards. 
12Deandre Ayton PHX4INJ: Ayton is dealing w/ a sprained Ankle and there's a chance he misses a game or two this week. He missed his previous game.
13Montrezl Harrell LAC4Even if Marcin Gortat gets starts, it's Harrell that does a lot of the Clippers dirty work and he'll log a lot of minutes. He compliments Harris nicely and he's good at positioning himself in the paint. 
14Thomas Bryant WSH4Bryant will continue to see a rotation commitment from the Wizards at least until Dwight Howard returns. He does have a long-range game and he'll hit three-pointers. Expect mainly points and boards. 
15Ante Zizic CLE4Zizic deserves more playing time in the Cavs rotation and even if Tristan Thompson does play. The Cavs lack depth up front and Zizic has produced consistent points and boards when given more minutes.
16Robin Lopez CHI4The Bulls are trying to trade Lopez and Carter is out and that should lead to more playing time for Lopez. His main competition for minutes will be Bobby Portis . He's an inconsistent scorer but will help w/ boards. 
17Al Horford BOS3Horford is clearly starting to slow down, but he's still able to score in double figures regularly. He'll continue to get playing time in the 20's and 30's and he's grabbed 6.2 rebounds per game and he'll help w/ blocks.
18Jarrett Allen BKN3Allen is an inside specific center who will score from right under the basket. He's grabbed double-digit rebounds in his last four games. He's also a blocking machine and has blocked 1.6 shots per game this season.
19Tristan Thompson CLE4INJ: Thompson is dealing w/ a Foot injury and he's missed his last two games. He may need to miss a game or two this week. 
20Andre Drummond DET3INJ: Drummond has a Concussion and there's a chance he'll have to miss a game this week.