Point Guard

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# Games

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1Russell Westbrook OKC4Westbrook keeps the top spot w/ the full slate and even though Dennis Schroder has been very productive this season, it won't eat into Westbrook's shots, time w/ the ball and playing time overall.
2Kyrie Irving BOS4Irving is starting to separate himself a bit more when it comes to producing. There are a lot of mouths to feed in Boston and Irving will have the most time w/ the ball in most games. 
3Ben Simmons PHI4Joel Embiid may not feel like the same player since Jimmy Butler arrived, but Simmons is fitting right in and he's been spending even more time running the point. He's a four-category producer. 
4Kyle Lowry  TOR4Lowry continues to get a ton of shots in the Raptors offense, but it's his dishing that's been standing out this season. He's done a good job feeding his skilled big-men. Dimes will never be an issue. 
5Stephen Curry GSW3Curry has not looked back since returning from injury and he and Kevin Durant share the ball nicely. Curry looks good even when driving. He is not showing any signs of Groin pain. 
6De'Aaron Fox SAC4Fox is the top scoring option for the Kings and it makes sense because he has a ton of time w/ the ball. Expect Fox to help consistently w/ assists and steals as well. 
7Mike Conley MEM4INJ: Even though he's been playing through the pain, Conley has been dealing w/ a Finger injury and it could continue to impact his shooting percentage until he's all healed up. 
8Damian Lillard POR3Lillard is still the top scoring option in Portland and the offense will completely work around him. Lillard has been better on defense this season fighting through screens. 
9Kemba Walker CHA3The Hornets haven't seen much consistency this season when it comes to production, but Walker has been an outstanding scorer making Nicolas Batum nearly irrelevant. He'll help a lot w/ assists too.
10John Wall WSH4INJ: Wall is dealing with a Heel injury and his status isn't looking good for his first game of the week on Monday. 
11Dennis Schroder OKC4Schroder has been able to produce consistently even when playing behind Westbrook for the most part. He's been the priority scorer w/ the Thunder's second unit.
12Goran Dragic MIA4The Heat are very banged up, but, Dragic is back on the court again. Tyler Johnson and Josh Richardson being hurt and Hassan Whiteside out, it may force the Heat not to rest Dragic this week. 
13Chris Paul HOU3Paul is the Rockets second scorer, but he should have more time w/ the ball than James Harden . He has been able to stay on the court and he'll be a consistent help w/ assists and steals. 
14Lonzo Ball LAL4Rajon Rondo 's Hand keeps swelling up and that will keep him out of the lineup longer and that totally benefits Ball. Ball doesn't focus as much on scoring as he does distributing this year. 
15Jordan Clarkson CLE4George Hill is gone and that will give Clarkson even more playing time. He'll be a consistent double-digit scorer and he'll shift between PG and SG. 
16Darren Collison IND4Collison has been picking up his production a bit since Victor Oladipo has been out of the lineup. Expect Collison to score in double figures and help w/ dimes and steals while getting extended run. 
17Collin Sexton CLE4Sexton can be boom or bust when it comes to his scoring, but you can tell that he's starting to get used to the pace of play in the NBA. He's quick and excellent in transition and will have a long leash.
18Eric Bledsoe MIL3Bledsoe's defense will be needed and he'll be expected to play deep into games. He'll help a ton w/ steals and assists and he'll score if the lane is open. Hill shouldn't impact his minutes much. 
19D'Angelo Russell BKN3Russell continues to be the top scoring option and even w/ Joe Harris healthy again, he'll still be the priority scorer and the Nets can't rely on their front court as much for offense. 
20Jamal Murray DEN3INJ: Murray is dealing w/ multiple injuries and he may need to sit out for his first game of the week on Monday. The Nuggets are very hurt right now and that could keep Murray in the lineup.

Shooting Guard

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1James Harden HOU3Harden keeps the top spot despite not having a full slate of games. It just shows how much Harden dominates production in multiple categories. 
2Bradley Beal WSH4Beal will be needed as the top scoring option if Wall needs to sit and being that it is a Heel injury for Wall, the chances of him sitting are good and Beal will see his usage go way up. 
3Jrue Holiday NO3Holiday has done a great job bouncing between PG and SG and he has shown that he can still run the point effectively and his assist numbers show that. He'll continue to benefit w/ Elfrid Payton out. 
4Buddy Hield SAC4Hield has always had the ability to score in double figures, but his defense is even more improved this season and he's a very reliable long rebounder. 
5DeMar DeRozan SAS3The Spurs front court is banged up and LaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Gay need help getting in the lane and DeRozan has no problem sacrificing his body in order to get to the rim.
6JJ Redick PHI4Redick has been helpful w/ not just shooting the long-ball, but his court vision is excellent and he's been able to feed the cutter and produce assists. He'll also fight for long rebounds. 
7Lou Williams LAC4Williams is a big reason for the Clippers early-season success and he'll get time at both PG and SG and he still can hit the corner three-pointer and he'll help w/ asssists and boards. 
8Zach LaVine CHI3Even w/ Lauri Markkanen back, LaVine will still not only get a lot of shots, but he'll also get time to run the point and that should help his assist-numbers. He'll still be the second scoring option. 
9Wesley Matthews DAL4If Dennis Smith Jr. has to continue to sit w/ the Wrist injury, Matthews usage should go up a good amount. He'll see more playing time and more importantly more mid and long-range shots. 
10Dwyane Wade MIA4Father Prime has shown that he still has a bit left in the tank and he's been a reliable scorer in recent weeks. Wade should pick up more minutes if Tyler Johnson has to sit due to injury. 
11Rodney McGruder MIA4McGruder has been one of the more durable players for the Heat this season and he's earned his rotation spot and his usage will go up if Josh Richardson has to sit a game this week. 
12Khris Middleton MIL3Middleton is the Bucks second scoring option and he'll take a good amount of long-range shots and help dish assists inside. Middleton will also help w/ steals on the perimeter.
13Klay Thompson GSW3Thompson will continue to be the Warriors third scoring option but w/ Draymond Green back in the mix, it'll be interesting to see if the Ball finds it's way to Thompson as much.
14Jaylen Brown BOS4We've seen Brown have some higher-scoring games lately and he's gotten himself more involved in the offense despite battling minor injuries. He'll also play aggressive defense on the perimeter.
15CJ McCollum POR3McCollum continues to be the second scoring option for Portland and he'll continue to get fed at the elbow and he'll either try to work his way inside or settle for mid-range jumpers. 
16Tim Hardaway Jr. NY3Hardaway is the Knicks top scoring option and he's shown that he will help facilitate the offense. Owners should expect mainly scoring from him especially from long-range. 
17Donovan Mitchell UT3Mitchell needs to attack the lane a bit more. He's been running point a bit more as well, but he mainly stays at the arc waiting to be fed when Ricky Rubio is on the floor. 
18Jeremy Lamb CHA3Lamb continues to serve as the Hornets second shooting option. He's been a lot more efficient than Nicolas Batum and he'll continue to be prioritized in the offense more.
19Malcolm Brogdon MIL3Brogdon has earned his rotation spot and he'll shift between PG and SG and even w/ George Hill on the team, Brogdon's minutes are safe and he'll help w/ scoring, assists and steals. 
20Devin Booker PHX4INJ: Booker is expected to miss his first game of the week Monday because of this ongoing Hamstring injury he's dealing with. 

Small Forward

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1LeBron James LAL4James takes the top spot and he'll continue to be the priority scorer for the Lakers. The Lakers offense will run mainly through him, but it's not all about scoring. He'll help a ton w/ boards and dimes. 
2Paul George OKC4George is the Thunder's second scoring option, but he's been one of the best defenders of the last decade and he'll help grab boards and steals consistently. 
3Kawhi Leonard TOR4Always be on the lookout for Leonard to be inactive due to rest as the Raptors want to take it easy on him. When on the court, he'll continue to be a multi-category producer. 
4Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL3The Greek Freak will take the top spot most weeks because he produces a ton in every category except for three-pointers. The Bucks offense runs through him.
5Kevin Durant GSW3Durant will continue to be a priority scorer and w/ Green back in the lineup, he can focus less on the low-block and more on getting open at the elbow and creating space so he can drive. 
6Jimmy Butler PHI4Butler has looked like a nice fit in Philly. He's also been one of the best perimeter defenders of the last few yars and he'll be a big help w/ scoring and steals. 
7Luka Doncic DAL4Doncic will rotate between PG, SG and SF throughout the game, but if Smith needs to sit out, he'll work mainly from the PG spot and his assists will increase this week. 
8Danilo Gallinari LAC4Gallinari is technically the second shooting option and he'll be fed as a bailout option once the defense collapses in the paint. He'll see a good amount of open shots and he'll fight for long boards.
9Josh Richardson MIA4INJ: Richardson is dealing w/ a Shoulder injury and he may need to sit out for Monday's game. 
10TJ Warren PHX4Warren looks to be over his Ankle injury and he should be able to pick up more shots if Devin Booker continues to sit. He's a reliable rebounder as well and will shift between SF and PF. 
11Otto Porter Jr.  WSH4Porter should see more shots and time w/ the ball if Wall has to sit this week. Porter will need to force himself in the lane more to score and grab boards. He's always good for consistent steals. 
12Nikola Mirotic NO3Mirotic has had an amazing season because he is playing more in the paint on both sides of the ball. He'll grab a ton of boards on defense. He can still hit his long-range jumper. 
13Bogdan Bogdanovic SAC4Bogdanovic has not looked back since returning from injury and he's trying to become the second scoring option behind Fox. He'll battle Hield for more shots. He'll also facilitate the offense at times. 
14Gordon Hayward BOS4Hayward has been seeing more shots and playing time in the last couple of weeks because his minutes restrictions have been lifted. He needs to work on getting in the lane more. 
15Trevor Ariza PHX4Ariza is healthy once again and the Suns will look to give him even more playing time until the NBA trade deadline. Ariza is viewed as an asset and the Suns will showcase him. 
16Bojan Bogdanovic IND4Bogdanovic will continue to take advantage of Oladipo being out by picking up more shots. He'll step inside the arc to fight for more boards. His shooting numbers have improved lately. 
17Justise Winslow MIA4Winslow will see minutes at SF if Richardson has to sit. Winslow will find ways to score, but it's his on the ball defense that will keep him in the game. He'll help w/ boards and steals. 
18Kyle Anderson MEM4Anderson has been seeing more shots lately and he is starting to trend up w/ his scoring. The Grizzlies have a huge void to fill at SF and Anderson should see more playing time.
19Cedi Osman CLE4There is still a place for Osman to get consistent shots in the Cavs rotation as bailout shooter. He's a hustler on the court and that will keep him in the rotation and he'll grab long boards. 
20Kelly Oubre Jr.  WSH4Oubre has been able to keep his spot in the rotation and he'll help w/ points and steals and he'll be a priority scorer w/ the Wizards second unit. His usage will go up if Wall sits.

Power Forward

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1Tobias Harris LAC4Harris is the main reason why the Clippers continue to win games. He'll score from the arc and he'll drive the lane to draw contact. He'll continue to fight hard for boards and steals in the paint.
2Blake Griffin DET3Griffin continues to be the top scoring option by far for the Pistons and he'll have time to run plays and he'll grab a good amount of boards while getting extended run nightly. 
3Serge Ibaka TOR4Ibaka has seen more success because he's been playing more in the lane instead of waiting at the arc to be fed. He shouldn't have been taking three's over the last few years. 
4Pascal Siakam TOR4Siakam better win Most Improved Player this season and I'll continue to say that each week. He looks like a whole new player on the court and his toughness in the paint will keep him on the court. 
5Jayson Tatum BOS4Tatum continues to attack the rim w/ force, especially when shots go up. He can frequently be spotted rushing in the lane to keep plays alive. He'll also see success shooting from the arc.
6Kyle Kuzma LAL4Kuzma will get a lot of shots from the arc because he's playing next to LeBron. Kuzma is good at following his own shots and he'll be a consistent rebounder each week.
7Harrison Barnes DAL4Barnes will see heavy minutes because the Mavs front court can't stay healthy. He'll still grab steals on the perimeter, but expect him to play more on the block and it'll position him better for boards. 
8Marcus Morris BOS4Morris continues to be a good enforcer for the Celtics and even though he's used as a bailout option from the perimeter, he'll still drive if the lane is open and grab boards and steals consistently. 
9Julius Randle NO3Randle has been dominant w/ the Pelicans second unit and they've prioritized him by constantly feeding him in the paint and he's been able to grab a ton of boards from right under the basket. 
10Nemanja Bjelica SAC4Bjelica continues to hang on to his number of shots and playing time because he's a smart shooter. He'll serve mainly as a bailout option from beyond the arc, but he will fight for boards. 
11Jaren Jackson Jr.  MEM4Jackson continues to see starts because of his jumping ability. Expect help w/ blocks, steals and mid-range shooting. He's improved on getting in the lane, but needs to improve his rebounding. 
12LaMarcus Aldridge SAS3A lot is being asked of Aldridge right now because of Pau Gasol 's health and because Jakob Poeltl and Davis Bertans aren't producing consistently. Expect Aldridge to continue to see time at PF and C.
13Aaron Gordon ORL3Gordon will continue to be the Magic's priority shooting option, but it's Nikola Vucevic that is the priority scorer. Gordon will grab a lot of boards, play a lot of minutes and help w/ blocks and steals. 
14Markieff Morris WSH4Dwight Howard is going to be out for a while and the Wizards just traded Jason Smith and Morris will need to fill-in at C a bit more. He'll have to battle for boards against bigger players. 
15JaMychal Green MEM4Green has been impressive from the production standpoint since returning from injury. He's been scoring a lot w/ the Grizzlies second unit and he'll provide help on the glass as well. 
16Jerami Grant OKC4The Thunder continue to lack front court depth and Grant will hit the knockdown three-pointer. He'll earn his minutes for his strong defense and he'll block shots consistently. 
17Larry Nance Jr.  CLE4Sam Dekker has been traded and that will keep Nance in the game a bit more. He's limited offensively, as he'll mainly score in the paint. He'll provide interior defense and grab a consistent boards. 
18Marvin Bagley III SAC4Bagley is over his Back injury and expect him to play consistently in the 20's. Bagley will provide consistent inside scoring, boards and blocks. 
19John Collins ATL3Collins is seeing consistent minutes in the 30's and he's been a double-double machine since returning and he will battle Trae Young for most shots. It's looking like Collins will be the prioritized scorer.
20Lauri Markkanen CHI3Markkanen has looked good since returning and the Bulls will continue to watch his minutes for the next week. He'll provide help w/ points, boards, steals and even blocks. 

Center

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1Joel Embiid PHI4Even though Embiid doesn't feel like he's the same player as he was prior to the Sixers trading for Butler, he still continues to be a multi-category producer and is worthy of the top spot.
2Anthony Davis NO3Davis takes the second spot due to the lack of having a full slate of games. He continues to be the Sixers prioritized scorer and he'll grab a ton of boards from the elbow and paint. 
3Marc Gasol MEM4Even w/ the addition of Joakim Noah , it shouldn't impact Gasol's minutes or shots too much. Gasol will still burn low-block center's w/ effective long-range shooting.
4DeAndre Jordan DAL4Jordan remains limited offensively, but w/ Dirk Nowitzki still out and Dwight Powell in and out of the lineup, expect Jordan to see heavy run and to be fed right under the basket. 
5Nikola Vucevic ORL3Vucevic has been able to score over 20 points per game and he's not only utilizing his strong footwork in the post, but he's been hitting long-range jumpers as well and grabbing a ton of boards. 
6Karl-Anthony Towns MIN3Towns has looked better since Butler left the squad and he'll see even more shots if Covington needs to sit w/ Knee soreness. Towns has been playing a bit more in the paint on offense. 
7Steven Adams OKC4The gritty Adams will continue to see over 33 minutes per game and he's averaging a double-double this season. He'll provide help w/ steals and blocks in the paint consistently. 
8Deandre Ayton PHX4INJ: Ayton is sick and was unable to practice on Sunday. His status for his first game of the week on Monday is currently up in the air. 
9Andre Drummond DET3Drummond will grab a ton of boards and score from right in the paint off of putbacks and he'll draw a ton of contact in each game. He's one of the hardest players to defend. 
10Nikola Jokic DEN3The Nuggets top scoring option will need to be even more productive because Paul Millsap and Gary Harris will miss the next few weeks of action and even Jamal Murray is banged up. 
11Domantas Sabonis IND4Sabonis doesn't even see 25 minutes per game and he's averaging a double-double this season. He's improved at getting in the lane w/ the ball and he'll take long-range jumpers inside the arc. 
12Tristan Thompson CLE4Thompson will continue to see a lot of minutes until Kevin Love comes back. He's been aggressive in the lane and he's drawing a ton of contact. He can be relied on for consistent scoring and boards. 
13Montrezl Harrell LAC4Harrell has been one of the toughest bangers this season and fights harder than most to gain positioning in the paint. He's scoring nearly 16 points per game and he'll produce boards, steals and blocks.
14Al Horford BOS4INJ: Horford is dealing w/ a Knee injury and he may have to sit out for his first game of the week on Monday. 
15Clint Capela HOU3Even w/ Nene back in the mix, it won't impact Capela's playing time as he's grabbed nearly 12 boards per game this season. He'll score in the post consistently and he's blocked over 2 shots per game.
16Rudy Gobert UT3Gobert is blocking two shots per game and he's averaging a double-double. Expect him to continue to produce in the post and he has a few moves to the basket that he's been showing. 
17Willie Cauley-Stein SAC4Cauley-Stein can burn defenders in the post and at the elbow and he's prioritized more than the other big-men on the Kings when it comes to scoring. He'll provide consistent help w/ boards and steals. 
18JaVale McGee LAL4McGee is not the most consistent scorer, but he has secured a double-double in his last two games. McGee is good at running the floor especially on transition. He's blocking 2.5 shots per game. 
19Myles Turner IND4We're starting to see Turner's scoring and rebounding numbers increase. He's grabbed double-digit boards in three of his last four games and he's blocked 10 shots total in his last 3 games. 
20Hassan Whiteside MIA4Whiteside is likely going to miss his first game of the week on Monday. He hasn't returned since his child was born. If he plays, he's a monster on the glass and on offense getting to the basket.