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The recent fantasy basketball season was filled with thrilling developments, showcasing new achievements from some of the league’s standout players, including unexpected trades and notable injuries.
Below are the top 50 fantasy performers from the recently concluded regular season, with a detailed look at the top 25 players who propelled their fantasy managers toward triumphant seasons.
**#1. Nikola Jokić, Nuggets – 64.3 FP/G**
Jokić concluded an astonishing season, becoming just the third player in NBA history to maintain an average triple-double (29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists). He also achieved a personal-best in steals (1.8) and 3-point shooting accuracy (41.7%).
**#2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks – 57.4 FP/G**
Giannis equaled his second-highest career scoring average (30.4) and matched his career-best assists (6.5). He also recorded his highest rebounding average (11.9) since the 2019-20 season and boasted an impressive shooting percentage of 60.1%.
**#3. Victor Wembanyama, Spurs – 54.6 FP/G**
Despite a season-ending blood clot that limited him to 46 games, Wembanyama excelled with career highs in points (24.3), rebounds (11.0), blocks (3.8), field-goal percentage (47.6), and 3-point shooting (35.2%).
**#4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder – 54.1 FP/G**
The MVP frontrunner led the Thunder to an outstanding regular season, posting a career-high of 32.7 points per game on a record 21.8 attempts while also contributing defensively with 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.
**#5. Luka Dončić, Mavericks/Lakers – 52.5 FP/G**
Dončić adapted to a major trade to the Lakers, achieving a stat-filled season that included a personal best in steals (1.8) alongside averages of 30.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.8 assists in his final 20 games.
**#6. Anthony Davis, Lakers/Mavericks – 51.7 FP/G**
Due to injuries, Davis played only 51 games, impacting his initial time with the Mavericks. Nonetheless, he still averaged 24.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals.
**#7. Jayson Tatum, Celtics – 48.0 FP/G**
As the team’s MVP, Tatum operated at an all-time high with 6.0 assists per game, also achieving his second-best rebounding average (8.7) and sinking a career-best of 3.5 3-pointers a game.
**#8. Cade Cunningham, Pistons – 48.0 FP/G**
The top pick from 2021 had a long-awaited breakout season, averaging a career-high 26.1 points, 9.1 assists, shooting 46.9% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc while guiding Detroit to its first playoff appearance since 2018-19.
**#9. LeBron James, Lakers – 47.1 FP/G**
James remained a focal point throughout a busy Lakers season, transitioning from working with Davis to Dončić, while still delivering extensive production (24.4 points, 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals, shooting 51.3%).
**#10. Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks – 46.8 FP/G**
Towns made an impact in his debut season in New York, combining his best scoring average (24.4) since the 2021-22 season with a career-high in rebounds (12.8), matching his best mark in steals (1.0), and achieving his second-best 3-point shooting percentage (42.0%).
**#11. Domantas Sabonis, Kings – 45.1 FP/G**
After the exit of long-time teammate De’Aaron Fox, Sabonis continued to impress with over 19.0 points per game (19.1), along with a career-high in rebounds (13.9) and the best 3-point shooting percentage (41.7) since his time in Indiana.
**#12. James Harden, Clippers – 45.0 FP/G**
Harden revitalized his fantasy value with figures that included his best scoring (22.8) and field-goal attempts (16.4) since the 2020-21 season, along with highs in steals (1.5) and made three-pointers (3.0), all while participating in 79 games, his most since 2016-17.
**#13. Trae Young, Hawks – 44.7 FP/G**
Despite ongoing Achilles discomfort, Young matched his second-highest games played total (76) in his career, providing a personal record of 11.6 assists per game and maintaining a steal average above one (1.2) for the third consecutive season.
**#14. Zion Williamson, Pelicans – 44.6 FP/G**
Williamson’s season was hindered by various injuries, restricting him to just 30 games, but he still set personal bests in assists (5.3), steals (1.2), blocks (0.9), and matched his rebounding average (7.2).
**#15. Tyrese Maxey, 76ers – 43.6 FP/G**
With a sidelined Joel Embiid, Maxey surged to new heights, achieving a career-best average of 26.3 points and 1.8 steals before a finger injury halted his season in early March.
**#16. Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves – 43.4 FP/G**
Edwards posted a career-high in scoring (27.6), bolstered by an impressive 39.5% from three, while also contributing with 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
**#17. Paolo Banchero, Magic – 43.3 FP/G**
Despite being limited to just 46 games, Banchero achieved new career averages in scoring (25.9), rebounding (7.5), and three-pointers made (1.9), confirming his status as the first overall pick.
**#18. Kevin Durant, Suns – 43.2 FP/G**
Though an ankle injury cut his season short on March 30, Durant still managed to average 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 blocks, and a career-high 43.0% shooting from three.
**#19. Jalen Johnson, Hawks – 43.1 FP/G**
An injury limited Johnson’s career-best season in late January, but he achieved remarkable new highs with 18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks.
**#20. LaMelo Ball, Hornets – 42.9 FP/G**
Injuries curtailed his time on the court, yet Ball still managed to reach a career peak of 25.2 points, along with 7.4 assists and 4.9 rebounds, keeping alive a streak of five straight seasons with more than 1.0 steals (1.1 SPG).
**#21. Damian Lillard, Bucks – 42.5 FP/G**
Lillard’s second season with the Bucks was cut short at 58 games due to a blood clot, but he maintained an impressive assist average of over 7.0 for the sixth consecutive season and tallied a career-best 1.2 steals with his best 3-point shooting (37.6%) since the 2020-21 season.
**#22. Joel Embiid, 76ers – 42.1 FP/G**
His season was affected by knee problems, resulting in just 19 games played, which saw him deliver a scoring average (23.8) lower than since 2019. Nevertheless, he remained a productive fantasy asset when on the court.
**#23. Alperen Sengun, Rockets – 42.0 FP/G**
Sengun’s points per game dipped slightly from his career-high (21.1), yet he made up for it with a record-breaking average of 10.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals.
**#24. Scottie Barnes, Raptors – 41.6 FP/G**
Barnes, the versatile fourth-year forward, stepped up with notable averages of 19.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks, while achieving a career high of 1.4 steals.
**#25. De’Aaron Fox, Kings/Spurs – 41.6 FP/G**
Despite a midseason trade to the Spurs and a season-ending pinky injury, Fox had another solid season, averaging a career-best 4.8 rebounds and a best assist rate (6.3) since the 2020-21 season.
**#26. Devin Booker, Suns – 41.5 FP/G**
**#27. Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers – 41.4 FP/G**
**#28. Jalen Brunson, Knicks – 41.0 FP/G**
**#29. Stephen Curry, Warriors – 40.7 FP/G**
**#30. Franz Wagner, Magic – 40.6 FP/G**
**#31. Kyrie Irving, Mavericks – 40.5 FP/G**
**#32. Jalen Williams, Thunder – 40.4 FP/G**
**#33. Dejounte Murray, Pelicans – 40.1 FP/G**
**#34. Bam Adebayo, Heat – 39.8 FP/G**
**#35. Ivica Zubac, Clippers – 39.8 FP/G**
**#36. Evan Mobley, Cavaliers – 39.8 FP/G**
**#37. Ja Morant, Grizzlies – 39.7 FP/G**
**#38. Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers – 39.5 FP/G**
**#39. Tyler Herro, Heat – 39.2 FP/G**
**#40. Nikola Vučević, Bulls – 38.8 FP/G**
**#41. Jamal Murray, Nuggets – 38.6 FP/G**
**#42. Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies – 38.2 FP/G**
**#43. Jaylen Brown, Celtics – 37.8 FP/G**
**#44. Josh Giddey, Bulls – 37.7 FP/G**
**#45. Josh Hart, Knicks – 37.6 FP/G**
**#46. Kawhi Leonard, Clippers – 37.5 FP/G**
**#47. Brandon Ingram, Pelicans/Raptors – 37.3 FP/G**
**#48. RJ Barrett, Raptors – 37.2 FP/G**
**#49. Miles Bridges, Hornets – 37.2 FP/G**
**#50. Dyson Daniels, Hawks – 37.0 FP/G**
