X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Fantasy Basketball Tiered Rankings - Power Forward

Who is going to dominate the paint for your fantasy team at the power forward spot? Here are your preliminary power forward rankings for 2017-2018. This set of pre-season tiers is simple: each tier simply represents a significant gap in production in what is otherwise a straight-up numerical ranking.

All positional eligibility is based on Fantrax league defaults, and will include anyone who qualifies at the position.  As a result, players ranked here may not qualify at the position on all other sites.

All of the initial position tiers are coming from different writers -- so don't come complaining to us if there's no consistency between them.  Just relax, enjoy, and hate on each set of rankings separately.

Upgrade To VIP: Win more with our NBA and DFS Premium Pass, get expert tools and advice from proven winners! Jamie Calandro and Dan Palyo lead the RotoBaller team in 2024-25 with exclusive DFS picks, Prop picks and more. Gain VIP access to our Lineup Optimizer, Research Station, DFS Cheat Sheets and VIP Chat Rooms. Go Premium, Win More!

 

Fantasy Basketball Tiered Power Forward Rankings

Tier 1

1. Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors - After a stellar Finals, KD appears poised to take the reigns from LeBron James as the best player in the league. LeBron will probably have something to say about that.

2. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers - On that note, LeBron appears poised to make one last run at the MVP award. You better believe he's gonna ball before he enters free agency, and he will need to carry the load for the Cavs once again with new acquisition Isaiah Thomas sidelined.

3. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans -  Davis figures to be a solid foundation for any fantasy team, pending his sometimes iffy health. This season's friendlier schedule should help a guy like him stay right.

4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks -  Giannis has the most potential of any player in the league to go bonkers. Don't blink when you see the Bucks on the screen.

5. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets - With the keys to the best down-the-stretch offense from last season, the Joker figures to be a top-10 producer for your team. He also figures to be the future of the franchise for the Nuggets.

6. Demarcus Cousins, New Orleans Pelicans - Can Boogie finally have a steady and consistent season without the drama? My bet is yes as this big man enters a contract year and eyes unrestricted free agency.

7. Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder -  PG13 portends to be a star alongside his new MVP teammate Russel Westbrook. Expect him to find greater freedom and efficiency in OKC.

 

Tier 2

8. Blake Griffin, Los Angles Clippers - Injuries, recklessness, and now possibly the Kardashian curse? Blake is now "the guy" for the Clips moving forward...but what about him? Can he finally move the franchise forward?

9. Harrison Barnes, Dallas Mavericks - Barnes looks to build on a breakout season as he approaches his second season as the offensive spearhead in Dallas.

10. Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks - The Unicorn looked magical this summer, playing his hand well in front office politics and Eurobasket. He figures to be a big producer in New York with or without Carmelo Anthony at his side.

11. Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers - KLove will (should) be a huge part of Cleveland's plan going into the season, given their situation. He's good for a double-double and some efficient scoring.

12. Paul Millsap, Denver Nuggets - Perhaps the most overlooked star in the league, Millsap once again flew under the radar in joining the Nuggets. Expect somewhat of a renaissance from him this season.

13. Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors - Draymond is the do-it-all glue guy for the champs. You'll see him yapping and putting up numbers once again, no question.

 

Tier 3

14. Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks - This ranking is less about Melo's talent and more about the uncertainty around his situation. And don't forget, Hoodie Melo would be number one on this list...on any list.

15. LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio Spurs - The 2016 Western Conference Semi-Finals seem so long ago. If this guy can recapture his form from the first two games of that series, he'll be a top tier guy. However, uncertainty plagues him as well. He's a player to watch up until the trade deadline as his name has been floated in potential deals.

16.  Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons - The guy is good for a double-double and lots of blocks. He should take a small leap this year as he assumes centerpiece status in Detroit.

17. Al Horford, Boston Celtics -  The ultra-efficient Horford will probably see an uptick in his own numbers, now that he is playing with a  C's squad that includes Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward.

18. Dwight Howard, Charlotte Hornets - Superman relocates once again; this time to buzz city. There is great potential in his union with Kemba Walker.

19. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers - If he is healthy, he will dominate. But, that's a big if.

20.  Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers - This guy will get numbers and all of the playing time in the world now that the Pacers are building around him.

21. Danilo Gallinari, Los Angeles Clippers - Hopefully Gallo's hand is healed after he cold-cocked a competitor in an international "friendly." He will be an offensive stalwart for the Clips when he's healthy.

22. Wilson Chandler, Denver Nuggets - Ill Will takes over for Gallo in Denver at the starting small forward spot. Expect his numbers and production to rise; his chemistry is going to be excellent with Jokic and Millsap this year.

23. Serge Ibaka, Toronto Raptors - Ibaka may not be what he used to be, but he is worth a solid look in leagues that value defensive stats and rebounds. Overall, he's still a solid double-double threat most every night.

24. Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic - He took a big step back last season. Probably will still put up some good numbers as the Magic don't have many other options.

25. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks - Dirk still has it. Health is the only obstacle to another virtuoso performance.

 

Tier 4

26. Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers - Let's see the kid suit up before we crown him, yeah? He's a great prospect and a good Rookie of the Year candidate, but his production is unpredictable at best.

27. Robert Covington, Philadelphia 76ers - RoCo  projects to take another step forward as a versatile wing slasher and defender.

28. Jae Crowder, Cleveland Cavaliers - He's insulted he was traded and he gets to play with LeBron. He's gonna get some open looks.

29. Zach Randolph, Sacramento Kings - Only this far down because of an arrest and possible suspension. I understand that his original charge was reduced, but the situation is worth monitoring. He will produce well if he is able to play.

30. Ryan Anderson, Houston Rockets - Open threes.

31. Julius Randle, Los Angeles Lakers - Double-double guy in the making.

32. Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers - A break-out rookie looking to build on a great start to his career, Saric will probably take some time to gel with the new Sixers by his side.

33. Gorgui Dieng, Minnesota Timberwolves - This dude will get rebounds, blocks, and dunks. Plenty of each.

34.  Rudy Gay, San Antonio Spurs - NOT THIS GUY! No seriously, this guy will be a big part of what the Spurs do.

35. Nerlens Noel , Dallas Mavericks - He bet on himself. He has to go earn that huge contract he wants.

36. James Johnson, Miami Heat - After signing a big deal, JJ can relax and play his point-forward role in Miami in comfort.

37. Aaron Gordon, Orlando Magic - He can dunk, but can he fill a solid role on a basketball team? This has to be the year.

38. Greg Monroe, Milwaukee Bucks - Monroe may be on an unwanted contract in the league, but he is still good for 12 plus points a game.

39. Tristan Thompson, Cleveland Cavaliers - Offensive rebounds and hustle.

40. Pau Gasol, San Antonio Spurs - Old man wizardry. Gasol returns for a bench role in San Antonio.

41. Markieff Morris, Washington Wizards - Morris will produce well, but his health has been extremely questionable in the past. He would be ranked higher were it not for a spotty history with regards to availability.

42. Clint Capela, Houston Rockets - Lob City is now Clutch City. This guy is gonna eat, and actually figures to be a great value pick in both leagues. Problem is, he can't play in late-game scenarios and doesn't have an offense outside of four feet.

 

Tier 5

43. Justice Winslow, Miami Heat - He needs a consistent jumpshot. The basketball world needs Justice Winslow to propel the Heat to a drama filled playoff series with the Cavs.

44. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson - RHJ is gonna have a big role in Brooklyn. It also seems like Brooklyn is going to be very, very, bad.

45. Marcus Morris, Boston Celtics - Hey, he's got a new team and a new chance to prove himself. He is going to have to find some minutes in a still-crowded front court or risk being an afterthought.

46. Trevor Booker, Brooklyn Nets - Book will also have a big role for the Nets. They are still the Nets.

47.  Tobias Harris, Detroit Pistons - Harris could finally grow into the player we thought he would be three years ago. At this point the prospect is unlikely, but still enticing.

48. Richaun Holmes, Philadelphia 76ers - A crowded front-court might force this guy into a defensive role.

49.  Thaddeus Young, Indiana Pacers - He will have plenty of time on the court, but not very many talented players to share it with. Don't expect him to feast offensively, but Thad should be solid otherwise.

50. Marquese Chriss, Phoenix Suns - One of the more intriguing young guys on the Suns. He can fly.

51. Frank Kaminsky, Charlotte Hornets - Frank the tank is in such a weird place from a basketball standpoint. It's like...he could be a stud or out of the league by next off-season.

52. Derrick Favors, Utah Jazz - The question remains: can he stay healthy? If he can, he is a great compliment to the French Rejection, Rudy Gobert.

53. Jabari Parker, Milwaukee Bucks - The only reason Jabari isn't way higher on this list is his health. When he gets back sometime later in this season, he is going to be a beast once again.

 

More 2017-18 Fantasy Basketball Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Yordan Alvarez

Resumes Swinging -- Return Imminent?
Jake Burger

to Miss an Additional 2-3 Weeks
TreVeyon Henderson

Signs Rookie Contract
Christian Watson

Goes on PUP List
Austin Riley

Hopes to be Activated Next Week
Ketel Marte

Lands on Restricted List After Burglary
Ricky Pearsall

Heads to PUP List
Brandon Aiyuk

Placed on PUP List
Luther Burden III

Signs Rookie Deal
Washington Nationals

Eli Willits Expected to Sign Contract on Saturday
Grayson Rodriguez

Being Shut Down Again - Will We See Him Again This Year?
Ezequiel Tovar

Activated and Back in Lineup on Friday
Max Fried

"Hopeful" to Pitch Next Week - Looks Like He'll Avoid IL Stint
Steven Kwan

Receives Injection in Wrist, Considered Day-to-Day
CJ Abrams

Back to Start Second Half
Alec Bohm

Back From Rib Injury on Friday
Trey Hendrickson

Holdout to Spill into Regular Season?
Jalen McMillan

Bucs Offensive Coordinator Not Forgetting About Jalen McMillan
Levi Onwuzurike

to Miss at Least Four Games
Nick Emmanwori

Seahawks, Nick Emmanwori Reach Agreement on Rookie Deal
Max Holloway

Set For Main Event
Brandon Lowe

Back From 10-Day Injured List
Dustin Poirier

Set For His Final UFC Fight
Roman Kopylov

Set For Co-Main Event
Paulo Costa

Returns At UFC 318
Luis L. Ortiz

to Remain on Leave for Another Month - Will he Pitch Again?
Daniel Rodriguez

Looks For Third Win In A Row
Kevin Holland

Set For His Fourth Fight This Year
Dan Ige

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
MMA

Patricio Freire Set For His Second UFC Fight
Daniel Zellhuber

Set To Open Up UFC 318 Main Card
Michael Johnson

Looks For Third Consecutive Win
Elijah Arroyo

Signs Rookie Deal
Jaydon Blue

Described as "Borderline Lazy"
T.J. Sanders

Bills Sign T.J. Sanders to Rookie Deal
Christian Wilkins

Raiders Put Christian Wilkins on PUP List
Jabari Small

Lions Add Jabari Small to Backfield
Quinshon Judkins

Remains Unsigned, Won't Report With Rest of Rookies
Mason Taylor

Agrees to Rookie Contract with Jets
Hendon Hooker

Leading Lions QB2 Battle Entering Training Camp
Ozzy Trapilo

Agrees to Rookie Contract with Bears
Tate Ratledge

Agrees to Rookie Contract with Lions
Jack Bech

Signs Rookie Contract with Raiders
Yegor Chinakhov

Requests Trade
Dakota Joshua

Maple Leafs Acquire Dakota Joshua
Lukas Dostal

Signs Five-Year Extension with Ducks
Shemar Stewart

Not Practicing With College Team
Eugenio Suárez

Eugenio Suarez Expected Back Friday
Damian Lillard

Returning to Portland
Paul Skenes

Pirates Could Preserve Paul Skenes in Second Half
Brooks Barnhizer

Grabs 19 Points, Nine Boards in Summer League Win
Jeremiah Fears

Scores 22 Points in Summer League Loss to Thunder
Isaiah Collier

Collects 17 Points In Summer League Win
Caleb Houstan

Joins Hawks
AJ Johnson

Erupts for 25 Points in Summer League Loss
Washington Wizards

Leaky Black Logs Double-Double in Loss to Jazz
Connor Norby

Undergoes Surgery, Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks
Trey Alexander

Tallies 25 Points in Losing Effort
Johni Broome

Records Second Consecutive Double-Double
Jahmir Young

Has Historic Summer League Outing
Rob Dillingham

Plays Big Role in Wednesday's Win
Tyrese Proctor

Erupts for 35 Points Against Kings
Cody Williams

Leads Jazz to Victory Against Wizards
LeBron James

Mavs Not Interested in "Gutting its Roster" For LeBron James
Josh Hart

Undergoes a Procedure on Right Finger
Jake Burger

Goes on 10-Day Injured List With Quad Strain
Sal Frelick

Dealing With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain, TBD for Start of Second Half
Chris Sale

Plays Catch
Los Angeles Clippers

Bradley Beal Heading to Los Angeles to Join Clippers After Contract Buyout
Rayan Rupert

Scores 24 Points in Summer League Win
Derik Queen

Collects Third Consecutive Double-Double in Summer League Loss
GG Jackson II

Records 13 Points in Summer League Action on Tuesday
Johni Broome

Logs Double-Double Against Wizards
DaRon Holmes II

Records Double-Double in Summer League Loss to Raptors
Kyle Schwarber

Named All-Star Game MVP
Harris English

Takes Stellar 2025 Performance to The Open Championship
Aldrich Potgieter

Seeks Better Result in Northern Ireland
Cameron Young

Likely to Hang Around at The Open Championship
Cameron Smith

Just Trying to Make the Cut at Royal Portrush
Jordan Spieth

Is Jordan Spieth Still a Natural for Links Style Golf?
Patrick Reed

a Viable Option at The Open Championship
PGA

Sungjae Im Wants to Rebound from Last Experience at Royal Portrush
Xander Schauffele

Looks to Defend His Claret Jug at Royal Portrush
Tony Finau

Trying to Turn Tide at Royal Portrush
Daniel Brown

Seeks a Rebound at The Open Championship
Rory McIlroy

Will be the Most Watched Player This Week at Royal Portrush
Daniel Berger

Trending Poorly as The Open Championship Looms
Clayton Kershaw

Retires Both Batters In ASG Appearance
Robert MacIntyre

Hoping to Bounce Back at Open Championship
Shane Lowry

Hopes to Repeat at Royal Portrush
Brian Harman

Hopes to Rekindle Some Magic at the 153rd Open
UTA

Michael Carcone Returns to Utah on One-Year Contract
Bowen Byram

Signs Two-Year Deal with Sabres
Morgan Barron

Jets Re-Sign Morgan Barron for Two Years
PGA

Chris Gotterup Punches Ticket to Royal Portrush With Win at Scottish Open
Bryson DeChambeau

Hopes to Reverse Links Golf Struggle at the 153rd Open
Keegan Bradley

Needs to Find The Weekend at Royal Portrush for Ryder Cup Hopes
Justin Thomas

Finishes Tied For 22nd at Genesis Scottish Open
Scottie Scheffler

Finishes Tied For Eighth at Genesis Scottish Open
Jon Rahm

Finishes in Second at LIV Andalucia
Tallison Teixeira

Suffers First-Round TKO
Derrick Lewis

Scores First-Round TKO
Stephen Thompson

Loses Controversial Split Decision
Gabriel Bonfim

Wins Controversial Split Decision
Calvin Kattar

Gets Outclassed At UFC Nashville
Steve Garcia

Extends His Win Streak
Nate Landwehr

Gets Knocked Out
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere Scores Third-Round Knockout
Austen Lane

Suffers Submission Loss
Vitor Petrino

Scores First-Round Submission In Heavyweight Debut
Tuco Tokkos

Earns His First UFC Win
Chase Elliott

Charges to A Finish of Third At Sonoma
Chase Briscoe

Finishes Second With his First Career Road-Course Top-Five at Sonoma
Christopher Bell

Rollercoaster Day Ends With Top-5 Finish at Sonoma
William Byron

Maintains the Regular-Season Points Lead
Kyle Busch

Earns A Hard-Fought Top-10 Finish At Sonoma
Alex Ovechkin

Not Thinking About Retirement
PIT

Penguins Acquire Arturs Silovs
NHL

Nikolai Kovalenko Returns to Russia
Tyler Reddick

Evades Near Upset to Remain Alive in In-Season Challenge
Ty Gibbs

One of Three Tylers to Make In-Season Challenge Semifinals
Kyle Larson

Curiously Mediocre at Sonoma Before Late-Race Crash
NASCAR

John H. Nemechek Edges Out Teammate to Make In-Season Challenge Semifinal
Alex Bowman

Ty Dillon Bumps Alex Bowman to Advance to In-Season Challenge Semifinal
Shane Van Gisbergen

Can Anyone Beat Shane van Gisbergen at Sonoma?
Tyler Reddick

Better at Sonoma Than Record Shows
Chase Elliott

a Prime DFS Option at Sonoma
Michael McDowell

Struggling a Bit at Sonoma
NASCAR

Christopher Bell Has Never Finished Better Than Ninth at Sonoma
Ryan Blaney

Has Top-10 Upside at Sonoma
NASCAR

Sunday at Sonoma Will Likely Be a Long Race for Bubba Wallace
Kyle Larson

Is A Likely Top-Five Contender for Sonoma
Ryan Preece

Points Position Could Affect Race at Sonoma
Todd Gilliland

Struggling to Find Speed at Sonoma
Ty Gibbs

May be an Underrated Favorite to Compete for the Win at Sonoma
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF