Fantasy Basketball 8-Cat Rankings for 2023: Lamelo, Ant-Man among top 15

After a long and eventful offseason, NBA regular season action is nearly here. More importantly, fantasy basketball matchups are on the horizon. The anticipation is high and the landscape is changed, with several stars in new places and many fantasy outlooks altered as a result. Ready for a look at fresh rankings before tipoff? Let's dive in.

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With our rankings tool, managers have the ability to see the entire fantasy landscape across multiple scoring formats. Whether you’re looking for a stud to lead your team, a late-round value, or insight on players further down the list, it’s a great opportunity to identify which players you're aiming to leave drafts with. With the NBA regular season just days away, weeks of fantasy research and mock drafts will soon come to a close. That's why we're highlighting the top 20 players in our 8-Cat rankings for the 2023-24 fantasy hoops season.

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Top 20 Overall 8-Cat Rankings

1. Nikola Jokić - DEN - C

2. Joel Embiid - PHI - C

3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - OKC - SG

4. Tyrese Haliburton - IND - PG

5. Luka Doncic - DAL - PG

6. Stephen Curry - GSW - PG

7. Jayson Tatum - BOS - SF

8. Giannis Antetokounmpo - MIL - PG

9. Anthony Davis - LAL - PF

10. LaMelo Ball - CHA - PG

11. Damian Lillard - MIL - PG

12. Kevin Durant - PHX - SF

13. Anthony Edwards - MIN - SG

14. Kyrie Irving - DAL - PG

15. Donovan Mitchell - CLE - SG

16. Devin Booker - PHX - SG

17. Jaren Jackson - MEM - C

18. Trae Young - ATL - PG

19. Karl-Anthony Towns - MIN - C

20. Jimmy Butler - MIA - SF