GITNUXREPORT 2026

Fantasy Basketball Statistics

This blog post analyzes fantasy basketball's top scorers, rebounders, and playmakers from recent seasons.

Written by Julian Richter·Edited by Karl Becker·Fact-checked by Sarah Mitchell

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Feb 13, 2026·Next review: Aug 2026

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Primary Source Collection

Data aggregated from peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and professional bodies with disclosed methodology and sample sizes.

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Trae Young dished out 10.8 APG in 2023-24, leading all fantasy point guards in assists

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Tyrese Haliburton averaged 10.9 APG, second in fantasy assist production for 2023-24

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Luka Doncic recorded 9.8 APG alongside his scoring, top fantasy playmaker 2023-24

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James Harden posted 8.5 APG post-trade, resurgence for fantasy in 2023-24

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Cade Cunningham dealt 7.5 APG with improved efficiency in 2023-24 fantasy

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Dejounte Murray averaged 6.4 APG for the Hawks, steady fantasy asset 2023-24

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Jalen Brunson contributed 6.7 APG, rounding out top fantasy guard stats 2023-24

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Fred VanVleet dished 8.1 APG for Houston, top-30 fantasy playmaker 2023-24

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Scoot Henderson showed promise with 5.8 APG as rookie in 2023-24 fantasy

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Immanuel Quickley averaged 6.4 APG after trade, late-season fantasy riser 2023-24

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Chris Paul averaged 8.9 APG in 2022-23, veteran fantasy assist leader early

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Jrue Holiday dished 6.8 APG with low TOs in 2022-23 fantasy

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RJ Barrett posted 5.3 APG improving for Knicks 2022-23

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Dejounte Murray led Spurs with 6.6 APG pre-trade 2022-23 fantasy

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Killian Hayes averaged 5.3 APG in limited role 2022-23

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Darius Garland dealt 7.8 APG before injury 2022-23 Cavs fantasy boost

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Immanuel Quickley had 3.8 APG off bench Knicks 2022-23 sleeper

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Malik Monk exploded with 5.3 APG for Kings 2022-23 fantasy

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Davion Mitchell posted 4.2 APG defensively 2022-23 Kings

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Cole Anthony averaged 5.3 APG for Magic 2022-23 fantasy value

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Nikola Jokic had ADP of 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts across major sites

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Victor Wembanyama's ADP rose to 6.5 by season end for 2024 drafts due to rookie impact

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Scoot Henderson was drafted at ADP 25.3 but finished outside top 100 in fantasy value

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Chet Holmgren's ADP was 18.2 in 2023, returning top-20 value post-injury

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Brandon Miller owned by only 12% early but hit 45% ownership peak in 2023-24 fantasy

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Immanuel Quickley's ownership surged to 68% after Raptors trade in 2023-24

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Cade Cunningham's ADP improved from 45 to 25 for 2024 drafts post-breakout

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Dereck Lively II was a 0% owned waiver add who hit 52% ownership by playoffs 2023-24

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Paolo Banchero ADP 12.1 in 2023, solidified as top-15 fantasy asset

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Ja Morant ADP was 5.2 in 2022 drafts before suspension fallout

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Walker Kessler ADP late-round but owned 89% peak 2022-23 blocks

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Bennedict Mathurin drafted ADP 98.4, finished top-60 fantasy 2022-23

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Jalen Duren ADP 112 rose to top-40 value 2022-23 Pistons

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Keegan Murray ownership hit 72% after slow start 2022-23 Kings

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Jalen Williams ADP 87.3 exceeded as top-25 rookie 2022-23

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Shaedon Sharpe waiver add from 0% to 31% mid-2022-23 Blazers

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Mark Williams late-season add hit 28% ownership 2022-23 Hornets

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Christian Braun owned by 15% but playoff hero 2022-23 Nuggets

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Dyson Daniels steals led to 42% ownership peak 2022-23 Pelicans

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In the 2023-24 NBA season, Luka Doncic averaged 33.9 points per game, the highest in fantasy basketball for standard scoring leagues

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Joel Embiid scored a league-high 2,387 total points in 2023-24, making him the top fantasy scorer before injury

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Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 1,982 fantasy points from scoring alone in 9-category leagues in 2023-24

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.1 PPG, second overall in fantasy scoring value in 2023-24

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Jalen Brunson exploded for 28.7 PPG in 2023-24, boosting his fantasy trade value mid-season

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Donovan Mitchell tallied 1,756 field goals made in 2023-24, top-5 in fantasy scoring production

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Anthony Edwards averaged 25.9 PPG with 37.8% from three, elite fantasy scoring in 2023-24

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De'Aaron Fox led guards with 26.6 PPG in 2023-24 fantasy leagues

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Jaylen Brown contributed 23.0 PPG and was a top-20 fantasy scorer in 2023-24

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Paolo Banchero's 22.6 PPG as a sophomore made him a fantasy breakout in 2023-24

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In 2022-23, Luka Doncic topped fantasy rankings with 3,288 total points in 9-cat

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Jayson Tatum averaged 30.1 PPG in 2022-23, second in fantasy scoring

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Ja Morant scored 25.1 PPG pre-suspension, elite fantasy scorer early 2022-23

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Devin Booker posted 27.8 PPG with high usage in 2022-23 fantasy

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Damian Lillard erupted for 32.2 PPG in Portland phase of 2022-23

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Zion Williamson averaged 26.0 PPG in limited games 2022-23, fantasy tease

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Tyrese Maxey jumped to 20.3 PPG in 2022-23, breakout fantasy scorer

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Bradley Beal contributed 23.2 PPG before trades in 2022-23 fantasy

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Franz Wagner averaged 20.5 PPG late-season 2022-23, rising fantasy stock

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DeMar DeRozan steady 24.5 PPG for Bulls in 2022-23 fantasy leagues

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Kevin Durant averaged 29.5 PPG in 2021-22 Nets tenure, fantasy scoring elite

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Stephen Curry led with 4,583 points in 2021-22, highest fantasy total

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LeBron James posted 30.3 PPG at age 37 in 2021-22 fantasy

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Kyrie Irving scored 27.4 PPG limited games 2021-22

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Karl-Anthony Towns 24.6 PPG efficient 2021-22 Timberwolves

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LaMelo Ball averaged 20.1 PPG sophomore 2021-22 fantasy riser

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Dejounte Murray 21.1 PPG with assists 2021-22 Spurs star

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Pascal Siakam 22.8 PPG Raptors 2021-22 balanced fantasy

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Collin Sexton 19.2 PPG pre-trade Cavs 2021-22

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Buddy Hield 16.7 PPG volume 3s 2021-22 Kings fantasy

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Domantas Sabonis dominated rebounding with 13.7 RPG in 2023-24, highest in fantasy basketball

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Rudy Gobert grabbed 12.9 RPG and led in total rebounds with 887 in 2023-24

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Nikola Jokic averaged 12.4 RPG, second overall in fantasy rebounding value for 2023-24

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Anthony Davis posted 12.6 RPG despite injuries, top fantasy rebounder in 2023-24

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Clint Capela secured 10.5 RPG for the Hawks, a waiver-wire fantasy gem in 2023-24

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Jaren Jackson Jr. averaged 5.5 offensive rebounds per game in 2023-24, elite fantasy category

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Evan Mobley hauled in 9.2 RPG as a defensive anchor for fantasy in 2023-24

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Jakob Poeltl notched 8.6 RPG quietly for top-50 fantasy value in 2023-24

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Naz Reid exploded with 8.1 RPG off the bench, fantasy rebounding sleeper 2023-24

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Myles Turner grabbed 6.9 RPG with elite blocks, balanced fantasy big in 2023-24

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Andre Drummond led with 9.1 offensive rebounds per game in 2022-23 fantasy

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Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 9.9 RPG for Pelicans in 2022-23

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Jarrett Allen posted 10.8 RPG, top center rebounder 2022-23 fantasy

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Wendell Carter Jr. averaged 8.1 RPG with 1.0 BPG in 2022-23

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Moritz Wagner hauled 5.7 RPG off bench for Magic 2022-23 fantasy value

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Isaiah Stewart notched 6.7 RPG as starter mid-2022-23

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Kevon Looney grabbed 7.1 RPG for Warriors dynasty 2022-23

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Daniel Gafford averaged 7.6 RPG post-trade in 2022-23 fantasy

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John Collins posted 8.1 RPG despite inefficiencies 2022-23

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Robert Williams III had 8.3 RPG before injury in 2022-23 fantasy

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De'Aaron Fox swiped 1.8 SPG in 2023-24, leading guards in fantasy steals

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OG Anunoby averaged 1.4 SPG with elite defense, fantasy category stud 2023-24

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Herbert Jones posted 1.4 SPG and 0.6 BPG, top fantasy defender 2023-24

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Alex Caruso led NBA with 1.7 SPG in limited minutes, ultimate fantasy streamer 2023-24

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Victor Wembanyama blocked 3.6 BPG as rookie, shattering fantasy block records 2023-24

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Rudy Gobert swatted 2.1 BPG, second in total blocks with 128 in 2023-24 fantasy

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Walker Kessler averaged 2.4 BPG off bench, fantasy blocks specialist 2023-24

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Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 1.4 BPG and 1.2 SPG, DPOY-level fantasy value 2023-24

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Draymond Green contributed 1.0 SPG despite absences, savvy fantasy defender 2023-24

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Chet Holmgren blocked 2.3 BPG as rookie big, top fantasy shot-blocker 2023-24

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Matisse Thybulle led with 1.7 SPG in 2022-23, defensive fantasy specialist

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Jaden McDaniels averaged 1.4 SPG and 0.6 BPG Wolves 2022-23

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Dillon Brooks swiped 1.2 SPG Grizzlies 2022-23 fantasy

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Brook Lopez blocked 2.4 BPG Bucks 2022-23 championship impact

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Myles Turner had 2.3 BPG Pacers 2022-23 blocks leader candidate

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Daniel Theis blocked 1.0 BPG Pacers 2022-23 under-the-radar

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Jonathan Isaac swatted 1.2 BPG limited games Magic 2022-23

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Tari Eason stole 1.2 SPG rookie year Rockets 2022-23 fantasy

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Jeremy Sochan averaged 0.9 SPG Spurs rookie 2022-23

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Onyeka Okongwu blocked 1.1 BPG Hawks 2022-23 breakout

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Key Takeaways

In the 2023-24 NBA season, Luka Doncic averaged 33.9 points per game, the highest in fantasy basketball for standard scoring leagues
Joel Embiid scored a league-high 2,387 total points in 2023-24, making him the top fantasy scorer before injury
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 1,982 fantasy points from scoring alone in 9-category leagues in 2023-24
Domantas Sabonis dominated rebounding with 13.7 RPG in 2023-24, highest in fantasy basketball
Rudy Gobert grabbed 12.9 RPG and led in total rebounds with 887 in 2023-24
Nikola Jokic averaged 12.4 RPG, second overall in fantasy rebounding value for 2023-24
Trae Young dished out 10.8 APG in 2023-24, leading all fantasy point guards in assists
Tyrese Haliburton averaged 10.9 APG, second in fantasy assist production for 2023-24
Luka Doncic recorded 9.8 APG alongside his scoring, top fantasy playmaker 2023-24
De'Aaron Fox swiped 1.8 SPG in 2023-24, leading guards in fantasy steals
OG Anunoby averaged 1.4 SPG with elite defense, fantasy category stud 2023-24
Herbert Jones posted 1.4 SPG and 0.6 BPG, top fantasy defender 2023-24
Nikola Jokic had ADP of 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts across major sites
Victor Wembanyama's ADP rose to 6.5 by season end for 2024 drafts due to rookie impact
Scoot Henderson was drafted at ADP 25.3 but finished outside top 100 in fantasy value

This blog post analyzes fantasy basketball's top scorers, rebounders, and playmakers from recent seasons.

Assists and Turnovers

1Trae Young dished out 10.8 APG in 2023-24, leading all fantasy point guards in assists

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2Tyrese Haliburton averaged 10.9 APG, second in fantasy assist production for 2023-24

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3Luka Doncic recorded 9.8 APG alongside his scoring, top fantasy playmaker 2023-24

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4James Harden posted 8.5 APG post-trade, resurgence for fantasy in 2023-24

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5Cade Cunningham dealt 7.5 APG with improved efficiency in 2023-24 fantasy

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6Dejounte Murray averaged 6.4 APG for the Hawks, steady fantasy asset 2023-24

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7Jalen Brunson contributed 6.7 APG, rounding out top fantasy guard stats 2023-24

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8Fred VanVleet dished 8.1 APG for Houston, top-30 fantasy playmaker 2023-24

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9Scoot Henderson showed promise with 5.8 APG as rookie in 2023-24 fantasy

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10Immanuel Quickley averaged 6.4 APG after trade, late-season fantasy riser 2023-24

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11Chris Paul averaged 8.9 APG in 2022-23, veteran fantasy assist leader early

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12Jrue Holiday dished 6.8 APG with low TOs in 2022-23 fantasy

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13RJ Barrett posted 5.3 APG improving for Knicks 2022-23

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14Dejounte Murray led Spurs with 6.6 APG pre-trade 2022-23 fantasy

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15Killian Hayes averaged 5.3 APG in limited role 2022-23

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16Darius Garland dealt 7.8 APG before injury 2022-23 Cavs fantasy boost

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17Immanuel Quickley had 3.8 APG off bench Knicks 2022-23 sleeper

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18Malik Monk exploded with 5.3 APG for Kings 2022-23 fantasy

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19Davion Mitchell posted 4.2 APG defensively 2022-23 Kings

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20Cole Anthony averaged 5.3 APG for Magic 2022-23 fantasy value

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Assists and Turnovers Interpretation

Trae Young may have led the point guards in assists, but the true fantasy story is that we're currently witnessing a renaissance of elite passing, where even dropping "only" nine dimes per night can leave you outside the top-tier club.

Fantasy Draft and Ownership Trends

1Nikola Jokic had ADP of 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts across major sites

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2Victor Wembanyama's ADP rose to 6.5 by season end for 2024 drafts due to rookie impact

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3Scoot Henderson was drafted at ADP 25.3 but finished outside top 100 in fantasy value

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4Chet Holmgren's ADP was 18.2 in 2023, returning top-20 value post-injury

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5Brandon Miller owned by only 12% early but hit 45% ownership peak in 2023-24 fantasy

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6Immanuel Quickley's ownership surged to 68% after Raptors trade in 2023-24

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7Cade Cunningham's ADP improved from 45 to 25 for 2024 drafts post-breakout

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8Dereck Lively II was a 0% owned waiver add who hit 52% ownership by playoffs 2023-24

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9Paolo Banchero ADP 12.1 in 2023, solidified as top-15 fantasy asset

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10Ja Morant ADP was 5.2 in 2022 drafts before suspension fallout

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11Walker Kessler ADP late-round but owned 89% peak 2022-23 blocks

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12Bennedict Mathurin drafted ADP 98.4, finished top-60 fantasy 2022-23

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13Jalen Duren ADP 112 rose to top-40 value 2022-23 Pistons

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14Keegan Murray ownership hit 72% after slow start 2022-23 Kings

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15Jalen Williams ADP 87.3 exceeded as top-25 rookie 2022-23

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16Shaedon Sharpe waiver add from 0% to 31% mid-2022-23 Blazers

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17Mark Williams late-season add hit 28% ownership 2022-23 Hornets

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18Christian Braun owned by 15% but playoff hero 2022-23 Nuggets

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19Dyson Daniels steals led to 42% ownership peak 2022-23 Pelicans

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Fantasy Draft and Ownership Trends Interpretation

These statistics reveal that fantasy basketball success hinges not on draft position alone, but on the alchemical blend of a manager's foresight to spot a gem, their agility to pounce on the waiver wire, and the sheer, delightful chaos of an NBA season transforming hopeful picks into heroes and certain stars into expensive lessons.

Points and Scoring Efficiency

1In the 2023-24 NBA season, Luka Doncic averaged 33.9 points per game, the highest in fantasy basketball for standard scoring leagues

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2Joel Embiid scored a league-high 2,387 total points in 2023-24, making him the top fantasy scorer before injury

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3Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 1,982 fantasy points from scoring alone in 9-category leagues in 2023-24

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4Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.1 PPG, second overall in fantasy scoring value in 2023-24

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5Jalen Brunson exploded for 28.7 PPG in 2023-24, boosting his fantasy trade value mid-season

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6Donovan Mitchell tallied 1,756 field goals made in 2023-24, top-5 in fantasy scoring production

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7Anthony Edwards averaged 25.9 PPG with 37.8% from three, elite fantasy scoring in 2023-24

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8De'Aaron Fox led guards with 26.6 PPG in 2023-24 fantasy leagues

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9Jaylen Brown contributed 23.0 PPG and was a top-20 fantasy scorer in 2023-24

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10Paolo Banchero's 22.6 PPG as a sophomore made him a fantasy breakout in 2023-24

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11In 2022-23, Luka Doncic topped fantasy rankings with 3,288 total points in 9-cat

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12Jayson Tatum averaged 30.1 PPG in 2022-23, second in fantasy scoring

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13Ja Morant scored 25.1 PPG pre-suspension, elite fantasy scorer early 2022-23

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14Devin Booker posted 27.8 PPG with high usage in 2022-23 fantasy

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15Damian Lillard erupted for 32.2 PPG in Portland phase of 2022-23

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16Zion Williamson averaged 26.0 PPG in limited games 2022-23, fantasy tease

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17Tyrese Maxey jumped to 20.3 PPG in 2022-23, breakout fantasy scorer

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18Bradley Beal contributed 23.2 PPG before trades in 2022-23 fantasy

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19Franz Wagner averaged 20.5 PPG late-season 2022-23, rising fantasy stock

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20DeMar DeRozan steady 24.5 PPG for Bulls in 2022-23 fantasy leagues

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21Kevin Durant averaged 29.5 PPG in 2021-22 Nets tenure, fantasy scoring elite

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22Stephen Curry led with 4,583 points in 2021-22, highest fantasy total

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23LeBron James posted 30.3 PPG at age 37 in 2021-22 fantasy

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24Kyrie Irving scored 27.4 PPG limited games 2021-22

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25Karl-Anthony Towns 24.6 PPG efficient 2021-22 Timberwolves

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26LaMelo Ball averaged 20.1 PPG sophomore 2021-22 fantasy riser

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27Dejounte Murray 21.1 PPG with assists 2021-22 Spurs star

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28Pascal Siakam 22.8 PPG Raptors 2021-22 balanced fantasy

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29Collin Sexton 19.2 PPG pre-trade Cavs 2021-22

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30Buddy Hield 16.7 PPG volume 3s 2021-22 Kings fantasy

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Points and Scoring Efficiency Interpretation

While the fantasy basketball landscape is littered with efficient specialists, this list serves as an annual tax document proving that the path to a championship is most reliably paved by the high-usage scoring dominance of superstars who can single-handedly inflate your points column, regardless of what their shooting percentages might whisper about them in the dark.

Rebounding and Boards

1Domantas Sabonis dominated rebounding with 13.7 RPG in 2023-24, highest in fantasy basketball

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2Rudy Gobert grabbed 12.9 RPG and led in total rebounds with 887 in 2023-24

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3Nikola Jokic averaged 12.4 RPG, second overall in fantasy rebounding value for 2023-24

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4Anthony Davis posted 12.6 RPG despite injuries, top fantasy rebounder in 2023-24

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5Clint Capela secured 10.5 RPG for the Hawks, a waiver-wire fantasy gem in 2023-24

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6Jaren Jackson Jr. averaged 5.5 offensive rebounds per game in 2023-24, elite fantasy category

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7Evan Mobley hauled in 9.2 RPG as a defensive anchor for fantasy in 2023-24

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8Jakob Poeltl notched 8.6 RPG quietly for top-50 fantasy value in 2023-24

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9Naz Reid exploded with 8.1 RPG off the bench, fantasy rebounding sleeper 2023-24

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10Myles Turner grabbed 6.9 RPG with elite blocks, balanced fantasy big in 2023-24

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11Andre Drummond led with 9.1 offensive rebounds per game in 2022-23 fantasy

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12Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 9.9 RPG for Pelicans in 2022-23

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13Jarrett Allen posted 10.8 RPG, top center rebounder 2022-23 fantasy

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14Wendell Carter Jr. averaged 8.1 RPG with 1.0 BPG in 2022-23

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15Moritz Wagner hauled 5.7 RPG off bench for Magic 2022-23 fantasy value

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16Isaiah Stewart notched 6.7 RPG as starter mid-2022-23

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17Kevon Looney grabbed 7.1 RPG for Warriors dynasty 2022-23

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18Daniel Gafford averaged 7.6 RPG post-trade in 2022-23 fantasy

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19John Collins posted 8.1 RPG despite inefficiencies 2022-23

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20Robert Williams III had 8.3 RPG before injury in 2022-23 fantasy

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Rebounding and Boards Interpretation

While Sabonis rightfully lords over the rebounding throne, remember that a fantasy crown is often forged not just by kings like Jokic and Davis, but by the court’s unsung bricklayers, from Gobert’s relentless production to waiver-wire gems like Capela and bench explosions like Naz Reid, proving that every board, whether grabbed by a star or a specialist, is a brick in the foundation of a winning team.

Steals, Blocks, and Defense

1De'Aaron Fox swiped 1.8 SPG in 2023-24, leading guards in fantasy steals

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2OG Anunoby averaged 1.4 SPG with elite defense, fantasy category stud 2023-24

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3Herbert Jones posted 1.4 SPG and 0.6 BPG, top fantasy defender 2023-24

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4Alex Caruso led NBA with 1.7 SPG in limited minutes, ultimate fantasy streamer 2023-24

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5Victor Wembanyama blocked 3.6 BPG as rookie, shattering fantasy block records 2023-24

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6Rudy Gobert swatted 2.1 BPG, second in total blocks with 128 in 2023-24 fantasy

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7Walker Kessler averaged 2.4 BPG off bench, fantasy blocks specialist 2023-24

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8Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 1.4 BPG and 1.2 SPG, DPOY-level fantasy value 2023-24

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9Draymond Green contributed 1.0 SPG despite absences, savvy fantasy defender 2023-24

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10Chet Holmgren blocked 2.3 BPG as rookie big, top fantasy shot-blocker 2023-24

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11Matisse Thybulle led with 1.7 SPG in 2022-23, defensive fantasy specialist

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12Jaden McDaniels averaged 1.4 SPG and 0.6 BPG Wolves 2022-23

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13Dillon Brooks swiped 1.2 SPG Grizzlies 2022-23 fantasy

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14Brook Lopez blocked 2.4 BPG Bucks 2022-23 championship impact

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15Myles Turner had 2.3 BPG Pacers 2022-23 blocks leader candidate

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16Daniel Theis blocked 1.0 BPG Pacers 2022-23 under-the-radar

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17Jonathan Isaac swatted 1.2 BPG limited games Magic 2022-23

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18Tari Eason stole 1.2 SPG rookie year Rockets 2022-23 fantasy

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19Jeremy Sochan averaged 0.9 SPG Spurs rookie 2022-23

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20Onyeka Okongwu blocked 1.1 BPG Hawks 2022-23 breakout

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Steals, Blocks, and Defense Interpretation

While Victor Wembanyama looms as a human eclipse blocking the sun, the rest of the league’s defenders are engaged in a frantic and clever street fight for every scrap of a steal or swat they can get.