Fantasy basketball managers, take a moment to exhale. All-Star Weekend has arrived, offering the perfect chance to unwind and look back on the players who’ve shined in the first half of the season. From breakout sensations to early-round stars living up to the hype and late-round gems exceeding expectations, there’s plenty to celebrate.
I’ve broken this season’s Fantasy All-Stars into three squads — early-round stars, mid-round value crushers, and late-round/waiver-wire heroes. Let’s celebrate the players helping (or maybe carrying) your squads in fantasy this season!
Top-5 Early Round All-Stars
Guard: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
SGA is the best guard in the NBA. He ranks second in 9-cat and fifth in points leagues this season while leading the league in scoring at 32.6 points per game. He’s the model of efficiency and is one of two guards averaging over 1 steal and 1 block per game. SGA is again in the conversation for MVP in real life and fantasy.
Reserve: Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks
Guard: Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers are in the conversation for the most disappointing team in the league, but that hasn’t stopped Maxey from having a career year. Despite struggling from the field early on, Maxey’s play over the past two months thrust him into first-round value in 9-cat and points leagues. At a third-round ADP, Maxey is delivering for fantasy managers.
Reserve: Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks
Forward: Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
The KAT-Thibs reunion has been great for KAT’s fantasy value, as he’s been one of the most impactful big men this season. He ranks in the top five in 9-cat and top seven in points leagues while posting the second-highest true-shooting percentage of his career at 64%. He’s efficient and is tied for second in double-doubles.
Reserve: Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Forward: Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
We’re just scratching the surface in Year 2 of the Wemby experience. Wembanyama is in the top three in points and 9-cat leagues, and to the surprise of no one, he’s leading the league with 4.9 stocks per game. He’s one of six players averaging…
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