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Below you will find the preliminary category league fantasy basketball rankings for the 2025-26 NBA season. You should also check out our Top 25 Points League Rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rankings Methodology<\/p>\n The rankings are based on the weighted average of the last three seasons\u2019 per-minute stats. Then adjusted for age, minutes projection, and games played projection. With a little touch of manual adjustment based on \u201chmm, this doesn\u2019t seem right, let me change it\u201d. The aim is to give a more-or-less neutral baseline ranking.<\/p>\n Specifically, the stats used for rankings are the 8 base category league stats \u2013 points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals, three pointers made, free throw percentage, and field goal percentage. Turnovers are not included. However, I do recommend using these rankings for 9-category leagues just the same. Great players commit a lot of turnovers, and drafting to avoid them will result in a pretty dud team.<\/p>\n What!? Your fantasy football league wasn\u2019t hosted on Fantrax last season!? Once you see how Fantrax stacks up to the competition<\/a>, we think you\u2019ll be singing a different tune in the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n Tiers<\/p>\n The players are divided into tiers with the idea that, in general, the specific ranks within the tiers could be reasonably switched around, but the players in a higher tier are more definitely preferred to the ones in a lower tier. But it is a little bit arbitrary as the gaps smooth over the lower we get in the rankings. And especially near the bottom, I would suggest drafting for potential or need rather than keeping it strictly within the tiers.<\/p>\n Injury-prone Players<\/p>\n It\u2019s pretty much impossible to project the number of games Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard, or Kristaps Porzingis will play. We can assume it\u2019s going to be low, but how low? 65 or 25? With 65 games, Embiid would be an elite player, particularly if these 65 games include the fantasy playoffs. But what are the chances? So with that in mind, these players are ranked much lower than their reputation would entail. Feel free to take the risk, though.<\/p>\n Injured Players<\/p>\n Drafting the actually injured players (Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton, Dejounte Murray) would be a waste of draft capital and roster space in a league with any kind of a standard ruleset.<\/p>\n Rookies<\/p>\n Rookies, generally, do not produce enough of a balanced stat line over a season to be really worthwhile in category fantasy. Yes, it is very exciting, and they come into the league with endless possibilities, but wait 2-3 years. Even with Cooper Flagg, I would suggest caution, as it is quite easy to overpay.<\/p>\n Veterans<\/p>\n Veterans like a rest. More so than younger players. Which is why the core of a good fantasy team should probably be made up of players below 30, even better, below 27. Feel free to draft your Stephen Curry or Kevin Durant, but don\u2019t be surprised if they miss a few games here and a few there.<\/p>\n The #1 Pick<\/p>\n The number one pick is a simple decision \u2013 Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They have been the top 2 players of the last three seasons. But which of the two then? Whichever one you like more. The risk and reward balance isn\u2019t quite there yet with Victor Wembanyama at #1.<\/p>\n 2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Rankings for Category Leagues<\/p>\n \tRankTierPlayerTeamPosition<\/p>\n \t1INikola JokicDENC<\/p>\n \t2Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOKCPG<\/p>\n \t3IIVictor WembanyamaSAC<\/p>\n \t4Anthony EdwardsMINSG, SF<\/p>\n \t5Luka DoncicLALPG, SG<\/p>\n \t6IIITrae YoungATLPG<\/p>\n \t7Devin BookerPHOPG, SG, SF<\/p>\n \t8Kevin DurantHOUPF<\/p>\n \t9Stephen CurryGSPG<\/p>\n \t10Jalen WilliamsOKCSG, SF, PF<\/p>\n \t11Giannis AntetokounmpoMILPF, C<\/p>\n \t12Donovan MitchellCLEPG, SG<\/p>\n \t13Jalen BrunsonNYPG<\/p>\n \t14IVDomantas SabonisSACC<\/p>\n \t15Karl-Anthony TownsNYC<\/p>\n \t16James HardenLACPG, SG<\/p>\n \t17Jaylen BrownBOSSG, SF<\/p>\n \t18Derrick WhiteBOSPG, SG<\/p>\n \t19Mikal BridgesNYSG, SF, PF<\/p>\n \t20Paolo BancheroORLPF<\/p>\n \t21Franz WagnerORLSF, PF<\/p>\n \t22Cade CunninghamDETPG, SG<\/p>\n \t23Lauri MarkkanenUTASF, PF<\/p>\n \t24VDeMar DeRozanSACSF<\/p>\n \t25Tyrese MaxeyPHIPG, SG<\/p>\n \t26Jaren JacksonMEMPF, C<\/p>\n \t27De’Aaron FoxSAPG<\/p>\n \t28Ja MorantMEMPG<\/p>\n \t29Jamal MurrayDENPG, SG<\/p>\n \t30Bam AdebayoMIAPF, C<\/p>\n \t31Anthony DavisDALPF, C<\/p>\n \t32VIAustin ReavesLALPG, SG, SF<\/p>\n \t33Jalen GreenPHOPG, SG<\/p>\n \t34Alperen SengunHOUC<\/p>\n \t35Scottie BarnesTORSF, PF<\/p>\n \t36Cooper FlaggDALPG, SG, SF<\/p>\n \t37LaMelo BallCHAPG<\/p>\n \t38Desmond BaneORLSG, SF<\/p>\n \t39Ivica ZubacLACC<\/p>\n \t40Jordan PooleNOPG, SG<\/p>\n \t41Deni AvdijaPORSG, SF, PF<\/p>\n \t42LeBron JamesLALSF, PF<\/p>\n \t43Josh GiddeyCHIPG, SG<\/p>\n \t44VIIAmen ThompsonHOUSG, SF, PF<\/p>\n \t45Dyson DanielsATLSG, SF<\/p>\n \t46Josh HartNYSG, SF<\/p>\n \t47Tyler HerroMIAPG, SG<\/p>\n \t48Walker KesslerUTAC<\/p>\n \t49Nikola VucevicCHIC<\/p>\n \t50Evan MobleyCLEPF, C<\/p>\n \t51Jarrett AllenCLEC<\/p>\n \t52Darius GarlandCLEPG<\/p>\n \t53Myles TurnerMILC<\/p>\n \t54Jimmy ButlerGSSF, PF<\/p>\n \t55Trey MurphyNOSF, PF<\/p>\n \t56Michael PorterBKNSF, PF<\/p>\n \t57VIIINaz ReidMINPF, C<\/p>\n \t58Keegan MurraySACPF<\/p>\n \t59Malik MonkSACPG, SG<\/p>\n \t60Pascal SiakamINDSF, PF<\/p>\n \t61Coby WhiteCHIPG, SG<\/p>\n \t62Miles BridgesCHASF, PF<\/p>\n \t63Christian BraunDENSG, SF<\/p>\n \t64Kawhi LeonardLACSF, PF<\/p>\n \t65Rudy GobertMINC<\/p>\n \t66Zach LaVineSACSG, SF<\/p>\n \t67Chet HolmgrenOKCPF, C<\/p>\n \t68Kristaps PorzingisATLC<\/p>\n \t69Jalen DurenDETC<\/p>\n \t70Onyeka OkongwuATLC<\/p>\n \t71Tobias HarrisDETPF<\/p>\n \t72OG AnunobyNYPF<\/p>\n \t73IXJakob PoeltlTORC<\/p>\n \t74Jaden McDanielsMINSF, PF<\/p>\n \t75Cason WallaceOKCSG, SF<\/p>\n \t76Fred VanVleetHOUPG<\/p>\n \t77Daniel GaffordDALC<\/p>\n \t78Toumani CamaraPORPF<\/p>\n \t79XZion WilliamsonNOSF, PF<\/p>\n \t80John CollinsLACSF, PF<\/p>\n \t81Ace BaileyUTAPG, SG, SF<\/p>\n \t82Paul GeorgePHIPF<\/p>\n \t83Deandre AytonLALC<\/p>\n \t84Herbert JonesNOSF, PF<\/p>\n \t85Julius RandleMINPF<\/p>\n \t86Tyus JonesORLPG<\/p>\n \t87Payton PritchardBOSPG<\/p>\n \t88Devin VassellSASG, SF<\/p>\n \t89CJ McCollumWASPG, SG<\/p>\n \t90Jalen JohnsonATLSF<\/p>\n \t91PJ WashingtonDALPF<\/p>\n \t92Anfernee SimonsBOSPG, SG<\/p>\n \t93Nic ClaxtonBKNC<\/p>\n \t94Kentavious Caldwell-PopeMEMSG, SF<\/p>\n \t95XIKeyonte GeorgeUTAPG<\/p>\n \t96Bobby PortisMILPF, C<\/p>\n \t97Cameron JohnsonDENSF, PF<\/p>\n \t98Jabari SmithHOUPF<\/p>\n \t99Joel EmbiidPHIC<\/p>\n \t100Bub CarringtonWASPG<\/p>\n \t101Jonas ValanciunasDENC<\/p>\n \t102Zach EdeyMEMC<\/p>\n \t103Brook LopezLACC<\/p>\n \t104Immanuel QuickleyTORPG<\/p>\n \t105XIIBennedict MathurinINDSG, SF<\/p>\n \t106Draymond GreenGSPF, C<\/p>\n \t107Norman PowellMIASG, SF<\/p>\n \t108Kelly OubrePHISF, PF<\/p>\n \t109D’Angelo RussellDALPG<\/p>\n \t110Buddy HieldGSPG, SG, SF<\/p>\n \t111Kel’el WareMIAC<\/p>\n \t112Donte DiVincenzoMINPG, SG<\/p>\n \t113Andrew NembhardINDPG, SG<\/p>\n \t114Stephon CastleSAPG, SG<\/p>\n \t115Brandon MillerCHASF, PF<\/p>\n \t116Mike ConleyMINPG<\/p>\n \t117Brandon IngramTORSF, PF<\/p>\n \t118XIIIBrandin PodziemskiGSSG, SF<\/p>\n \t119Cam ThomasBKNSG, SF<\/p>\n \t120Guerschon YabuseleNYPF, C<\/p>\n \t121Naji MarshallDALSF, PF<\/p>\n \t122Tari EasonHOUSF, PF<\/p>\n \t123Bradley BealLACSG<\/p>\n \t124Jalen SuggsORLPG<\/p>\n \t125Harrison BarnesSASF, PF<\/p>\n \t126Yves MissiNOC<\/p>\n \t127Luguentz DortOKCSF, PF<\/p>\n \t128Alex SarrWASPF, C<\/p>\n \t129Collin SextonCHAPG, SG<\/p>\n \t130Dennis SchroderSACPG<\/p>\n \t131XIVBilal CoulibalyWASSF, PF<\/p>\n \t132Shaedon SharpePORSG, SF<\/p>\n \t133Obi ToppinINDPF<\/p>\n \t134Donovan ClinganPORC<\/p>\n \t135Matas BuzelisCHISF, PF<\/p>\n \t136Aaron WigginsOKCSG, SF<\/p>\n \t137Grayson AllenPHOPG, SG<\/p>\n \t138Zaccharie RisacherATLSF<\/p>\n \t139Aaron GordonDENPF<\/p>\n \t140Gary TrentMILSG, SF<\/p>\n \t141Kyshawn GeorgeWASSG, SF<\/p>\n \t142Rui HachimuraLALPF<\/p>\n \t143Klay ThompsonDALSG, SF<\/p>\n \t144Kyle KuzmaMILSF, PF<\/p>\n \t145Kyle FilipowskiUTAPF, C<\/p>\n \t146Andrew WigginsMIASG, SF<\/p>\n \t147XVAaron NesmithINDSF, PF<\/p>\n \t148Jaylen WellsMEMSG, SF<\/p>\n \t149Nickeil Alexander-WalkerATLPG, SG<\/p>\n \t150Scoot HendersonPORPG<\/p>\n \t151Keldon JohnsonSASG, SF<\/p>\n \t152Keon EllisSACPG, SG<\/p>\n \t153Jerami GrantPORSF, PF<\/p>\n \t154Ausar ThompsonDETSF, PF<\/p>\n \t155Jaden IveyDETSG<\/p>\n \t156Wendell CarterORLC<\/p>\n \t157Isaiah CollierUTAPG, SG<\/p>\n \t158De’Andre HunterCLESF, PF<\/p>\n \t159Santi AldamaMEMPF, C<\/p>\n \t160XVIJrue HolidayPORPG, SG<\/p>\n \t161Jonathan KumingaGSPF, C<\/p>\n \t162Quentin GrimesPHISG, SF<\/p>\n \t163RJ BarrettTORSG, SF, PF<\/p>\n \t164Jeremy SochanSAPF, C<\/p>\n \t165Dillon BrooksPHOSG, SF<\/p>\n \t166Jaime JaquezMIASG, SF<\/p>\n \t167Mark WilliamsPHOC<\/p>\n \t168Goga BitadzeORLC<\/p>\n \t169Kevin PorterMILPG, SG<\/p>\n \t170Gradey DickTORSG, SF<\/p>\n \t171Dereck LivelyDALC<\/p>\n \t172Alex CarusoOKCPG, SG, SF<\/p>\n \t173Sam HauserBOSSF, PF<\/p>\n \t174Dalton KnechtLALSG, SF<\/p>\n \t175Ziaire WilliamsBKNSF<\/p>\n \t176Brice SensabaughUTASF, PF<\/p>\n \t177Ryan DunnPHOSF, PF<\/p>\n \t178Jordan HawkinsNOSG<\/p>\n \t179Isaiah JacksonINDC<\/p>\n \t180Scotty PippenMEMPG<\/p>\n \t181Nikola JovicMIAPF<\/p>\n \t182Kon KnueppelCHAPG, SG, SF<\/p>\n \t183XVIIMarcus SmartLALPG, SG<\/p>\n \t184Jake LaRaviaLALPF<\/p>\n \t185Oso IghodaroPHOPF, C<\/p>\n \t186Keon JohnsonBKNPG, SG<\/p>\n \t187VJ EdgecombePHISG<\/p>\n \t188Cam WhitmoreWASSF, PF<\/p>\n \t189Jordan GoodwinPHOPG<\/p>\n \t190Reed SheppardHOUPG, SG<\/p>\n \t191Jared McCainPHISG<\/p>\n \t192Moussa DiabateCHAC<\/p>\n \t193Vince WilliamsMEMSG<\/p>\n \t194Taylor HendricksUTAPF<\/p>\n \t195Neemias QuetaBOSC<\/p>\n Fantrax is one of the fastest-growing fantasy sites in the fantasy sports industry, and we\u2019re not stopping anytime soon. 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