Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2023: Top 200 players cheat sheet

Kyle Irving

Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2023: Top 200 players cheat sheet image

The 2023-24 NBA season is almost upon us with Opening Night tip-off set for Tuesday, Oct. 24.

That also means fantasy basketball season is quickly approaching, and you may have some catching up to do if you've been locked into fantasy football.

One thing you won't need updating on is the No. 1 ranked player in all fantasy formats — reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic. But who are the top-ranked players after the Joker?

There are a number of superstars to choose from, be it Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo or last year's fantasy breakout star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Even if you have a late first-round pick, you could still end up with dynamite players like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker or Anthony Davis.

Take a look at our top 200 player rankings to help guide you through your upcoming draft.

Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2023: Top 200 players cheat sheet

(Position eligibility based on ESPN settings)

Rank Player Team Position Position Rank
1. Nikola Jokic Nuggets C C1
2. Luka Doncic Mavericks PG PG1
3. Jayson Tatum Celtics SF SF1
4. Joel Embiid 76ers C C2
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks PF PF1
6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Thunder SG SG1
7. Stephen Curry Warriors PG PG2
8. Tyrese Haliburton Pacers PG PG3
9. Kevin Durant Suns SF SF2
10. Domantas Sabonis Kings PF PF2
11. Devin Booker Suns SG SG2
12. LaMelo Ball Hornets PG PG4
13. Anthony Davis Lakers PF PF3
14. Anthony Edwards Timberwolves SG SG3
15. James Harden 76ers PG PG5
16. Trae Young Hawks PG PG6
17. Mikal Bridges Nets SF SF3
18. LeBron James Lakers SF SF4
19. Damian Lillard Bucks PG PG7
20. Jimmy Butler Heat SF SF5
21. Karl-Anthony Towns Timberwolves C C3
22. Jaren Jackson Jr. Grizzlies PF PF4
23. Kawhi Leonard Clippers SF SF6
24. Donovan Mitchell Cavaliers SG SG4
25. Paul George Clippers SF SF7
26. Lauri Markkanen Jazz PF PF4
27. Bam Adebayo Heat C C4
28. Pascal Siakam Raptors PF PF5
29. Nikola Vucevic Bulls C C5
30. Kyrie Irving Mavericks PG PG8
31. Cade Cunningham Pistons PG PG9
32. Desmond Bane Grizzlies SG SG5
33. De'Aaron Fox Kings PG PG10
34. Jaylen Brown Celtics SG SG6
35. Jalen Brunson Knicks PG PG11
36. Jrue Holiday Celtics PG PG12
37. Darius Garland Cavaliers PG PG13
38. Jamal Murray Nuggets PG PG15
39. Victor Wembanyama Spurs C C6
40. Ja Morant Grizzlies PG PG16
41. Fred VanVleet Rockets PG PG17
42. Dejounte Murray Hawks PG PG18
43. Brandon Ingram Pelicans SF SF8
44. Josh Giddey Thunder PG PG19
45. Kristaps Porzingis Celtics C C7
46. Myles Turner Pacers C C8
47. DeMar DeRozan Bulls SF SF9
48. Zion Williamson Pelicans PF PF6
49. Evan Mobley Cavaliers PF PF7
50. Julius Randle Knicks PF PF8
51. Zach LaVine Bulls SG SG7
52. Tyrese Maxey 76ers SG SG8
53. Brook Lopez Bucks C C9
54. Paolo Banchero Magic PF PF9
55. O.G. Anunoby Raptors SF SF10
56. Scottie Barnes Raptors PF PF10
57. Alperen Sengun Rockets C C10
58. Franz Wagner Magic SF SF11
59. Bradley Beal Suns SG SG9
60. Jalen Williams Thunder SG SG10
61. Walker Kessler Jazz C C11
62. Deandre Ayton Trail Blazers C C12
63. Khris Middleton Bucks SF SF12
64. Jordan Poole Wizards SG SG11
65. Derrick White Celtics PG PG20
66. Jarrett Allen Cavaliers C C13
67. Tobias Harris 76ers SF SF13
68. Rudy Gobert Timberwolves C C14
69. Scoot Henderson Trail Blazers PG PG21
70. Tyler Herro Heat SG SG12
71. Nic Claxton Nets C C15
72. Jakob Poeltl Raptors C C16
73. Chet Holmgren Thunder PF PF11
74. Andrew Wiggins Warriors SF SF14
75. Michael Porter Jr. Nuggets SF SF15
76. Jalen Green Rockets SG SG13
77. Kyle Kuzma Wizards PF PF12
78. CJ McCollum Pelicans SG SG14
79. Jonas Valanciunas Pelicans C C17
80. Tyus Jones Wizards PG PG22
81. Cameron Johnson Nets SF SF16
82. Jerami Grant Trail Blazers PF PF13
83. Marcus Smart Grizzlies PG PG23
84. Russell Westbrook Clippers PG PG24
85. Jusuf Nurkic Suns C C18
86. Jabari Smith Jr. Rockets PF PF14
87. Keldon Johnson Spurs SF SF17
88. Austin Reaves Lakers SG SG15
89. Chris Paul Warriors PG PG25
90. Anfernee Simons Trail Blazers SG SG16
91. Buddy Hield Pacers SG SG17
92. Devin Vassell Spurs SF SF18
93. Terry Rozier Hornets SG SG18
94. Clint Capela Hawks C C19
95. Wendell Carter Jr. Magic C C20
96. Tre Jones Spurs PG PG26
97. Daniel Gafford Wizards C C21
98. Robert Williams III Trail Blazers C C22
99. John Collins Jazz PF PF15
100. Shaedon Sharpe Trail Blazers SG SG19
101. Draymond Green Warriors PF PF16
102. Klay Thompson Warriors SG SG20
103. D'Angelo Russell Lakers PG PG27
104. Aaron Gordon Nuggets PF PF17
105. Mitchell Robinson Knicks C C23
106. Bobby Portis Bucks PF PF18
107. Onyeka Okongwu Hawks C C24
108. Jalen Duren Pistons C C25
109. Keegan Murray Kings PF PF19
110. Jaden McDaniels Timberwolves SF SF19
111. Jaden Ivey Pistons PG PG28
112. Markelle Fultz Magic PG PG29
113. Gary Trent Jr. Raptors SG SG21
114. Ivica Zubac Clippers C C26
115. Mike Conley Jr. Timberwolves PG PG30
116. Malcolm Brogdon Trail Blazers PG PG31
117. RJ Barrett Knicks SF SF20
118. Mark Williams Hornets C C27
119. Josh Hart Knicks SG SG22
120. Ben Simmons Nets PG PG32
121. Kevin Huerter Kings SG SG23
122. Bruce Brown Pacers SG SG24
123. Herb Jones Pelicans PF PF20
124. Dennis Schroder Raptors PG PG33
125. Collin Sexton Jazz SG SG25
126. Bogdan Bogdanovic Hawks SG SG26
127. Spencer Dinwiddie Nets PG PG34
128. Jordan Clarkson Jazz SG SG26
129. De'Anthony Melton 76ers PG PG35
130. Bojan Bogdanovic Pistons PF PF21
131. Jalen Suggs Magic PG PG35
132. Isaiah Stewart Pistons C C28
133. Christian Wood Lakers C C29
134. Miles Bridges Hornets PF PF22
135. Brandon Miller Hornets SG SG27
136. Jarace Walker Pacers PF PF23
137. Gordon Hayward Hornets SF SF21
138. Kyle Anderson Timberwolves SF SF22
139. PJ Washington Hornets PF PF22
140. Al Horford Celtics C C30
141. Harrison Barnes Kings SF SF23
142. Norman Powell Clippers SG SG28
143. Dillon Brooks Rockets SG SG29
144. Bennedict Mathurin Pacers SF SF24
145. Cole Anthony Magic PG PG36
146. Tari Eason Rockets SF SF25
147. Immanuel Quickley Knicks PG PG37
148. Luguentz Dort Thunder SG SG30
149. Obi Toppin Pacers PF PF23
150. Deni Avdija Wizards SF SF26
151. Saddiq Bey Hawks SF SF27
152. Naz Reid Timberwolves C C31
153. Zach Collins Spurs C C32
154. Kelly Olynyk Jazz C C33
155. Steven Adams Grizzlies C C34
156. Jarred Vanderbilt Lakers PF PF24
157. De'Andre Hunter Hawks SF SF28
158. Patrick Williams Bulls PF PF25
159. Caleb Martin Heat SG SG31
160. Josh Richardson Heat SG SG32
161. Monte Morris Pistons PG PG38
162. Donte DiVincenzo Knicks SG SG33
163. Alex Caruso Bulls PG PG39
164. Kyle Lowry Heat PG PG40
165. Kevon Looney Warriors C C35
166. Mason Plumlee Clippers C C36
167. Richaun Holmes Mavericks C C37
168. Eric Gordon Suns SG SG34
169. Amen Thompson Rockets SG SG35
170. Ausar Thompson Pistons SF SF29
171. Tim Hardaway Jr. Mavericks SG SG36
172. Coby White Bulls PG PG41
173. Brandon Clarke Grizzlies PF PF26
174. Caris LeVert Cavaliers SG SG37
175. Kelly Oubre Jr. 76ers PF PF25
176. Bones Hyland Clippers PG PG42
177. Royce O'Neale Nets SF SF30
178. Dorian Finney-Smith Nets SF SF31
179. Rui Hachimura Lakers PF PF26
180. Matisse Thybulle Trail Blazers SF SF32
181. Isaiah Hartenstein Knicks C C38
182. Isaiah Jackson Pacers C C39
183. Chris Boucher Raptors PF PF27
184. Andre Drummond Bulls C C40
185. Mo Bamba 76ers C C41
186. Jonathan Kuminga Warriors PF PF28
187. TJ McConnell Pacers PG PG43
188. James Wiseman Pistons C C42
189. Jonathan Isaac Magic PF PF29
190. Malik Monk Kings SG SG38
191. Andrew Nembard Pacers PG PG44
192. Grant Williams Mavericks PF PF30
193. Gabe Vincent Lakers PG PG45
194. Jalen Johnson Hawks SF SF33
195. Max Strus Cavaliers SG SG39
196. Anthony Black Magic SG SG40
197. Bilal Coulibaly Wizards SF SF34
198. Keyonte George Jazz SG SG41
199. Kenyon Martin Jr. Clippers SF SF35
200. Drew Eubanks Suns PF PF31

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.