2018 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Small Forward

Matt Lutovsky

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Perhaps the most top-heavy position in all of fantasy basketball the past few seasons has been small forward, and that doesn't change in 2018-'19. LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard is about the most star-studded, high-scoring top tier you can find (and among the top overall players on anyone's cheat sheet). But it's not long before Will Barton crashes the party in Fantasy Alarm's SF rankings, and while there's nothing wrong with Barton, compared to the other five? Let's just say you might want to wait a few rounds for a cheaper sleeper if you have to settle for a consolation prize.

Fortunately, Fantasy Alarm's Draft Guide has you covered for any situation, and it's handy tiering system lets you know when you it's time to make a move and when it's ok to wait. If you don't get one of the superstars, finding a player who fills a need in a specific category or categories is the best you can hope for, but if your draft strategy is sound, you can still come out on top.

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2018 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: SF

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Rankings courtesy of FantasyAlarm.com

Rank Tier Player
1 1 LeBron James, Lakers
3 1 Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
3 1 Kevin Durant, Warriors
4 1 Paul George, Thunder
5 1 Kawhi Leonard, Raptors
6 2 Gordon Hayward, Celtics
7 2 Otto Porter, Jr., Wizards
8 2 Will Barton, Nuggets
9 2 Danilo Gallinari, Clippers
10 2 Robert Covington, 76ers
11 2 Taurean Prince, Hawks
12 3 Brandon Ingram, Lakers
13 3 Trevor Ariza, Suns
14 3 Josh Jackson, Suns
15 3 Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves
16 3 Jabari Parker, Bulls
17 3 Joe Ingles, Jazz
18 3 Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kings
19 3 DeMarre Carroll, Nets
20 3 T.J. Warren, Suns

For the entire set of SF rankings, as well as complete rankings for every position and much more (sleepers, busts, strategy, etc.), check out Fantasy Alarm's 2018 Ultimate Cheat Sheet!

Matt Lutovsky

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Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.