Fantasy Basketball Keeper Rankings: The Top 10 Players
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It’s never too early to start thinking about next season. Here are the top 10 players to target in your fantasy basketball keeper rankings.
Introduction
Fantasy basketball keeper rankings are always a hot topic this time of year. Whether you have the first overall pick or you’re picking in the later rounds, it’s important to know which players will have the most value going forward.
There are a lot of factors to consider when ranking keepers, such as age, health, skill set, contract status and role on their team. With that said, here are my top 10 fantasy basketball keeper rankings for the 2019-20 season
What are keeper rankings?
Keeper rankings are based on a player’s value in a fantasy Basketball League in which teams are allowed to keep a certain Number of players from year to year. These rankings take into account a player’s past performance, as well as their projected performance for the upcoming season
The top 10 players
There are a lot of Great players in the NBA, but when it comes to Fantasy basketball there are only a handful of guys that you want on your team year in and year out. These are the top 10 players in Fantasy Basketball keeper rankings.
1. LeBron James
2. Kevin Durant
3. Anthony Davis
4. James Harden
5. Russell Westbrook
6. Karl-Anthony Towns
7. Stephen Curry
8. Giannis Antetokounmpo
9. Kristaps Porzingis
10. Jimmy Butler
Why these players?
There are many factors that go into keeper rankings, but the most important thing to remember is that these rankings are based on who will provide the most value over the next few years. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the top 10 players.
1. Anthony Davis F/C, Los Angeles Lakers – You could argue that Davis is the best player in Fantasy Basketball right now, and you wouldn’t be wrong. He’s an elite scorer, rebounder, and shot-blocker, and he’s still just 26 years old. There’s no reason to believe he won’t be a top-3 player for years to come.
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo F, Milwaukee Bucks – Giannis is one of the most unique players in the NBA, and his fantasy production reflects that. He stuffs the Stat Sheet like few others can, and he’s still just 24 years old. He’s only getting better, which is scary for the rest of the league (and for fantasy owners).
3. James Harden G, Houston Rockets – Harden is one of the best scorers in NBA history and he shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. He’s also an elite playmaker and a very good three-point shooter. Oh, and he’s just 29 years old. He should be a top-5 player for at least the next few years.
4. Karl-Anthony Towns C, Minnesota Timberwolves – Towns is another young player who is already among the best in the game. He can score inside and out, he rebounds well, and he blocks shots at a high rate. He may not be quite as good as Davis or Giannis yet, but he’s not far behind.
5) Damian Lillard
What if you don’t have a top 10 player?
There are a lot of ways to win in fantasy basketball but one of the surest is to have a Top 10 player. These are the guys who will give you elite production in multiple categories and carry your team week in and week out.
But what if you don’t have a Top 10 player? Is your season doomed from the start?
Not necessarily. While it’s always nice to have a stud on your roster, there are plenty of players outside the Top 10 who can still provide solid production and help you win games.
So with that in mind, here are some players who may not crack the Top 10 overall but could still be valuable pieces on your fantasy team
Isaiah Thomas, PG, Boston Celtics Thomas is coming off a career year in which he averaged 22.2 points and 6.2 assists per game He’s not going to give you much in terms of rebounding or defense, but he will score and dish out assists at a high level. He’s also been relatively durable, missing just six games over the last two seasons.
Nikola Jokic, C, Denver Nuggets Jokic is one of the best young big men in the league, averaging 16.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game last season. He’s an excellent shooter (54 percent from the field), and he does a little bit of everything on the court. The only downside is that he doesn’t block many shots (0.9 per game last season), but he more than makes up for it with his all-around production.
Kristaps Porzingis, PF/C, New York Knicks Porzingis was arguably the best player on the Knicks last season, averaging 18.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2 blocks per game while shooting 45 percent from the field and 34 percent from three-point range He’s still just 22 years old and has plenty of room to grow as a player. He doesn’t provide much in terms of assists or steals (1.2 per game last season), but he’s a solid all-around player who should only get better as he enters his prime years
How to use keeper rankings
In Fantasy basketball keeper rankings are acelist of the best players to keep for the following year’s draft. These rankings are based on a player’s projected value for the upcoming season
To use keeper rankings, first identify the number of keepers allowed per team. This will typically be between three and five players. Next, look at your team’s roster and decide which players you would like to keep. Once you have made your selections, compare these players to the keeper rankings to get a sense of their relative value.
Keep in mind that keeper rankings are just one tool that can be used when making decisions about which players to keep. Other factors such as team need and personal preference should also be considered. With that said, here is a look at the top 10 players in fantasy basketball keeper rankings for the 2019-2020 Season
1) Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks
2) Anthony Davis Los Angeles Lakers
3) James Harden Houston Rockets
4) Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
5) Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers
6) Kyrie Irving Brooklyn Nets
7) Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers
8) Russell Westbrook Houston Rockets
9) Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets
10) Jimmy Butler Miami Heat
Conclusion
After careful consideration, we have compiled our list of the top 10 players to keep in your Fantasy Basketball keeper league. These rankings are based on a number of factors, including the player’s age, production, and value to their team.
1. Lebron James ( Cleveland Cavaliers)
2. Anthony Davis ( New Orleans Pelicans)
3. Kawhi Leonard ( San Antonio Spurs)
4. Kristaps Porzingis ( New York Knicks)
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo ( Milwaukee Bucks)
6. Karl-Anthony Towns ( Minnesota Timberwolves)
7. Jimmy Butler ( Chicago Bulls)
8. Damian Lillard ( Portland Trail Blazers)
9. Kyrie Irving ( Boston Celtics)
References
In order to make the best possible team, it is important to understand how keeper rankings work. These rankings are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: player skill, player potential, age, and contract status. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on a 12-team league and standard scoring system.
1. Russell Westbrook Westbrook is the obvious choice for the number one spot. He is an elite level player who is still in his prime years. He is a triple double machine and will provide his team with plenty of points, rebounds, and assists. He is also one of the few players in the league who can provide positive value in all five major statistical categories.
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo Antetokounmpo is another player who is still in his prime years and has shown great improvement year after year. He is a versatile player who can stuff the stat sheet in every single game. He averaged over 27 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks per game last season and will only continue to get better.
3. Anthony Davis Davis was limited to only 56 games last season due to injury but he still managed to put up fantastic numbers when he was on the court. He averaged over 28 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks per game while shooting nearly 53% from the field. If he can stay healthy for a full season, he has a real chance to be the number one overall player in Fantasy Basketball next year.
4. Steph Curry Curry had an off year by his standards last season but he is still one of the best players in fantasy basketball He averaged over 22 points per game while shooting nearly 47% from three-point range. He also provides positive value in assists and steals while not hurting your team in any single category.
5. James Harden Harden had another phenomenal season last year and proved that he is one of the best scorers in the entire league. He averaged over 30 points per game while also chipping in 6 assists per game as well .He does have some negatives such as his poor free throw shooting but he more than makes up for it with his elite level scoring ability .
6 LeBron James– James bounced back from a down year statistically speaking and had another fantastic season at age 33 .He averaged over 27 points , 8 rebounds ,9 assists ,1 steal ,and 1 block per game while shooting 54 % from the field .He also shot nearly 35 % from three -point range which was a career high for him .The only knock on James at this point in his career is that he tends to take games off during the regular season which can be frustrating for fantasy owners . Other than that ,he is still one of the best players in all of fantasy basketball .
7 Kevin Durant – Durant had yet another excellent season despite missing significant time due to injury .He averaged over 25 points ,8 rebounds ,5 assists ,2 blocks ,and 1 steal per game while shooting nearly 52 % from the field .If Durant can stay healthy next season ,he has a real chance to challenge for the number one overall spot in fantasy hoops .
8 Kyrie Irving – Irving missed significant time due to injury last season but when he was on the court ,he was electric .He averaged over 24 points ,5 assists ,3 rebounds per game while shooting nearly 48 % from three -point range .Irving has always been an elite level scorer but he really improved his playmaking ability last year which makes him even more valuable moving forward .
9 Kawhi Leonard – Leonard started off slow last season after coming back from injury but he really picked things up as the year went on .He finished averaging over 26 points , 7 rebounds ,3 assists per game while shooting nearly 49 % from three -point range Leonard is an elite level two -way player who stuffs
I’m a Fantasy Basketball analyst and Keeper League expert. I’ve been playing and writing about fantasy basketball for over 10 years. In keeper leagues, you get to keep a certain number of players from year to year, so it’s important to know who the best players are. Here are my top 10 keeper rankings for the upcoming season
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