NBA Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Point Guards (PG)

Updated 10/9 - Monta Ellis has been moved out of the top 10.

These rankings should help you prepare for your draft, and spur some debate.  Some of these players can play multiple fantasy positions.

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Top 10:

1. Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets

Paul can score, pass, defend and he’s still improving.  CP3 is developing his three point shot, and don’t be surprised if he shoots near 40 percent from behind the arc. For as much as he handles the ball, Paul will only average around 2.5 turnovers a game, his double digit assist average and league leading 217 steals have fantasy owners drooling.

2. Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns

The former MVP shoots above 50 percent from the field and 90 percent from the stripe.  He also led point guards in three pointers made and was second in assists.  Nash had 10 plus assists in 26 of his first 31 games in November and December last year, so head to head owners should appreciate his consistency. 

It will be interesting to see how the Suns’ new offense affects his high TO numbers. Warning: Steve Nash does not defend.

3. Baron Davis, Los Angles Clippers 

Back in his hometown of LA, B-Diddy will be running a new city, but don’t expect much to change.  Although the Clips lost talent in free agency, it should create more dependency on Baron to get things done. 

Davis gets in passing lanes, can pick the ball handler and knows how to finish. BD attempted over 525 threes last season, the second highest total in his career.

4. Allen Iverson, Denver Nuggets

Although Iverson shares ball handling responsibilities with Anthony Carter, AI is the guard that makes the Nuggets offense go. With a career low 3.0 TO per game, you can stop thinking of Iverson as a liability. 

He passes, steals the ball and can score, score, score from all over the court.  Last year, the hard nosed guard started all 82 games.

5. Deron Williams, Utah Jazz 

Coming off a successful stint with Team USA, Williams will continue to develop into the confident, all-around point guard his team needs.  Williams will attempt to reduce the 279 TO he had last season, but his FG%, FT% and APG all improved from his sophomore season.

6. Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons 

Mr. Big Shot is the strongest PG in the NBA and it showed with only 2.1 TO per game last season.  Chauncey is a terrific shooter, especially from the stripe. 

Unfortunately he is getting older, his minutes are down and Flip Saunders is gone which means the Rodney Stuckey youth movement could continue to see time.  Don’t reach up to take Billups as a top 5 PG.

7. Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks 

Expect Kidd to be more comfortable in Dallas this season as he gets used to playing with Dirk and the gang.  His rebounds dropped from 8.1 to 6.5 when he went to the bigger Mavericks, but those are still great PG numbers from the triple-double threat.  Kidd won’t score a ton, but his all around numbers make him a rare commodity.

8. Jose Calderon, Toronto Raptors 

Calderon is a fantastic shooter and averaged 8.1 assists per game in only 30 minutes of play. Jermaine O’Neal adds another option for Calderon, who does not score a lot, but capitalizes on opportunities. The native of Spain averaged 1.1 steals per and only 1.5 TO per contest.  If you don’t need a scorer, his stock should rise.

9. Andre Miller, Philadelphia 76ers

With the addition of Elton Brand it should provide another passing option for the veteran entering his 11th year.  You know what you will get with Andre Miller, which is everything but three pointers.  As a career 45.8 percent FG shooter and 79.9 percent FT shooter, you sound not worry about Miller being a bust.  He’s good pick, especially if you are averse to risk.

10. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs 

Parker is the layup king of the NBA, and despite knocks on his shooting ability, he shot 49.4 percent last season.  Parker has averaged over 18 points per game for each of the last three seasons.  Eva hasn't seemed to hold back his game at all.  He is consistent, and a low risk pick.

Next Best:

Devin Harris, New Jersey Nets 

Harris is the man in New Jersey, but they lost Jefferson, and his numbers didn’t boost much after the trade.

Mike Bibby, Atlanta Hawks 

As the Hawks look to make the playoffs for a 2nd straight year, Bibby’s solid play and leadership will be called on every night.

T.J. Ford, Indiana Pacers

Ford can dish and play D, how will he work with his new teammates?

 
Mo Williams, Cleveland Cavilers 

Mo will give the Cavs a true PG to play along side LeBron, but his PPG may suffer.

Randy Foye, Minnesota Timberwolves 

The addition of Mike Miller should take pressure off Foye and give him another passing option.

Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics

The pass first PG can play D and gained experience leading the Celtics to the title.  Has he been developing a shot this summer?

Leandro Barbosa, Phoenix Suns 

Barbosa can shoot from deep and take it to the rack.  He will play D too.

Don’t Sleep On:

Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors *Injured* 

Ellis is fighting a sprained ankle right now but should be back shortly after the start of the season.  With Barron Davis gone he will take over the primary ball handling responsibilities for the Warriors.  Monta has weapons to pass to, boards up with 404 rebounds last season, and will get you steals.  He is one of the best finishing point guards in the NBA and a bright young star.

Raymond Felton, Charlotte Bobcats

Felton will have to fight off rookie D.J Augustine for PT.

Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls 

The top pick is back home in Chi Town, and will bring his up-tempo play to the bulls.

O.J. Mayo, Memphis Grizzlies

Expect O.J. Mayo to be much more of an impact in the pro game than he was at USC.

Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards *Injured*

Will Agent 0 ever be the same?

Anthony Carter, Denver Nuggets 

Carter doesn’t play outside of himself and Ds up.

Kirk Hinrich, Chicago Bulls 

Hinrich is a fantastic shooter but the Bulls are guard heavy and the fans want Rose.

Be sure to look at my Shooting Guard (SG), Small Forward (SF), Power Forward (PF), and Center (C) rankings.