Ribak’s Rankings: The Eight Fantasy Finest

Ribak’s Rankings: The Eight Fantasy Finest includes eight of the best fantasy players according to each position, based off of CBS Fantasy NBA's default scoring system. Week 7 Edition.

Top Eight Centers

Ranks—Player—Info   +=who’s hot    -=who’s cold

+1. Dwight Howard

Career numbers in points (21.45), rebounds (14.45), and blocks (4.10).

2. Al Jefferson

Strolling along, you can expect 21 and 10 on a daily night basis.

-3. Amar'e Stoudemire

Rebounding and blocks are down from last season. No longer a 20-10 man.

+4. Yao Ming

With T-Mac out, Yao dropped 33 and 14. Expect a rise in numbers!

5. Pau Gasol

Still putting up big numbers even with Bynum on the court. 17.39 ppg, 9.28 rpg, 3.28 apg.

-6. Andris Biedrins

Starting to slow down after an outstanding start. Only one double-double in last 5.

7. Marcus Camby

With Kaman out, Camby is back to his rebounding ways. But for how long?

8. Andrew Bynum

Playing very consistent as of late. Continues to improve each and every game.

• On the bubble: Brad Miller (C, SAC)

Top Eight Power Forwards

Ranks—Player—Info   +=who’s hot    -=who’s cold

+1. Chris Bosh

Averaging big numbers with 10.33 rpg and a career high 26.11 ppg.

2. Tim Duncan

First since 2004 season Duncan is averaging over 20 ppg. Rebounds at career low 10.42.

3. Dirk Nowitzki

Producing very well as of late. 25 ppg and 9 rpg.

+4. Antawn Jamison

Numbers continue to rise with the absence of Gilbert Arenas.

+5. Carlos Boozer

Missed 10 games due to a strained quadricep. Nearing a return sometime this week.

-6. Kevin Garnett

Lowest points per game (16.40) and rebounds per game (8.90) since rookie season.

7. Elton Brand

Expected to be back Wednesday. Averaging 16.68 ppg and 10 rpg on the season.

-8. Zach Randolph

His 20 and 10 numbers will drop once Chris Kaman steps on the court.

• On the bubble: David West (PF,NOH) Rashard Lewis (PF,ORL)

Top Eight Small Forwards

Ranks—Player—Info   +=who’s hot    -=who’s cold

1. LeBron James

Playing like a king: 26.5 ppg, 7 rpg, 6.45 apg, 2.05 spg, and a career-high 1.10 bpg.

2. Caron Butler

Benefiting from Gilber Arenas' absence puts Butler as the No. 2 Small Forward.

3. Danny Granger

Career numbers in points (23.28) assists (2.83) and blocks (1.56) this season.

4. Stephen Jackson

Averaging 40.8 minutes per game as the Warriors team captain.

5. Carmelo Anthony

Melo is still off to a slow start, but his numbers will pick up the pace very shortly.

-6. Paul Pierce

Underperforming as of late. Still has 20, 6, and 4 potential.

7. Andre Iguodala

Playing well with Brand gone. Rebounding numbers might take a hit but points will rise.

8. Hedo Turkoglu

Hedo continues to rise his scoring average. Has hit 31 3-pointers so far this season.

• On the bubble: Josh Howard (SF, DAL), Ron Artest (SF, HOU), Gerald Wallace (SF,CHA)

Top Eight Shooting Guards

Ranks—Player—Info   +=who’s hot    -=who’s cold

+1. Dwyane Wade

Leads the league with 28.90 ppg and a career high 1.75 bpg. MVP candidate.

-2. Kobe Bryant

Averaging only 34 minutes per game. Lots of depth around him. Decline in numbers.

3. Joe Johnson

Continues to produce, expect his averages to stay along these lines for the season.

4. Vince Carter

Carter is having a red hot season, hopefully no injuries prevent him from producing.

5. Brandon Roy

Career-high in points with 20.67 ppg. Scary to think this is only his third season.

+6. Jason Terry

Playing well under Rick Carlisle, averaging a career high 20.26 points per game.

-7. Allen Iverson

Numbers are down in Detroit; how much left does Iverson have in his tank?

8. O.J. Mayo

Rookie of the Year candidate. Playing 38.5 mpg and averaging 21.10 ppg.

• On the bubble: Jamal Crawford (SG, GS) Ben Gordon (SG, CHI) John Salmons (SG, SAC)

Top Eight Point Guards

Ranks—Player—Info   +=who’s hot    -=who’s cold

1. Chris Paul

Ranks No. 1 in all of fantasy basketball: 20.59 ppg, 11.76 apg, 5.59 rpg, 2.82 spg, FG-52%, FT-87%.

+2. Devin Harris

Leads all point-guards with 24.38 ppg. Showing no signs of slowing down.

3. Baron Davis

After losing weight in the off-season, Baron looks like a new player. 8.16 assists per game.

4. Chauncey Billups

Playing amazing since getting trade to Denver. 18.16 ppg, 6.89 apg, 39 3PTM FT-90%.

5. Tony Parker

Picking up where he left off. Averaging 22.40 ppg, 6.40 apg.

6. Deron Williams

After an ankle injury Deron looks like he is picking up the pace. Rise in numbers!

7. Derrick Rose

Rookie of the Year candidate with 18.5 ppg, 6.05 apg as a rookie! All-Star possibility?

8. Jason Kidd

Slowing down offensively. Rebounds and assists are still up there. But for how much longer?

• On the bubble: Rajon Rondo (PG, BOS), Chris Duhon (PG, NY), Andre Miller (PG, PHI), Mike Bibby (PG, ATL), T.J. Ford (PG, IND)

Any questions or oppositions? Post a comment and I will reply back to you! Next edition in a couple weeks.