Top-100 Fantasy Rankings for the 2022-23 Season - Training Camp Edition

Lauri Markkanen should see all the minutes he can handle and will be an offensive focal point on a rebuilding Jazz squad with very little depth up front...

With training camps set to get underway throughout the league early next week, here's my first crack at my annual overall rankings for the 2022-23 season. I'll amend and refine them as we get more information throughout the preseason before releasing a final "Tommy Beer Top-150 Overall" in October. 

It's important to note that this ranking is based on nine-category (points, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks, 3-pointers, field goal percentage, free throw percentage and turnovers) roto scoring formats. I've added comments on a handful of players to explain the rationale behind their rankings.

1. Nikola Jokic (DEN - PF,C) - It's uncommon for there to be a consensus pick at No. 1, but you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone making an argument against the Joker. 

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL - PF,C) - Giannis has seen his FT% improve in three straight seasons. If he ever starts making 3PT% at anywhere close to a 35% clip... 

3. Stephen Curry (GSW - PG,SG) - I have Steph a bit higher than some, but I love his steady, consistent, predictable production. 

4. Joel Embiid (PHI - PF,C) - Can he continue to avoid the injury bug?

5. Kevin Durant (BKN - SF,PF) - Like Embiid, KD is a fantasy beast when he's healthy. 

6. Jayson Tatum (BOS - SF,PF)

7. Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN - C) 

8. Luka Doncic (DAL - PG,SG) - Only a matter of time before Luka wins his first MVP, but his percentages and injury issues are worrisome. 

9. Trae Young (ATL - PG)

10. Damian Lillard (POR - PG) - Dame is one of only two players in NBA history to record at least 1,500 points and 400 assists in each of their first nine seasons; Oscar Robertson is the other.

11. James Harden (PHI - PG,SG) - The Beard was the top-ranked fantasy player in back-to-back seasons in 2018-19 and 2019-20.

12. LeBron James (LAL - PG,SG,SF,PF) - Bron >>> Father Time

13. Paul George (LAC - SF,PF,SG)

14. Devin Booker (PHO - SG,SF,PG) 

15. Anthony Davis (LAL - PF,C) - The ultimate boom-or-bust pick. AD finished both the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons ranked second overall in nine-category fantasy formats but can he stay healthy?

16. Tyrese Haliburton (IND - PG,SG) - I heart Haliburton 

17. LaMelo Ball (CHA - PG,SG) 

18. Jimmy Butler (MIA - SF,PF,SG) - Boring pick. Good pick. 

19. Fred VanVleet (TOR - PG,SG)

20. Bam Adebayo (MIA - PF,C) 

21. Chris Paul (PHO - PG)

22. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC - PG,SG) 

23. Rudy Gobert (MIN - C) 

24. Kawhi Leonard (LAC - SG,SF,PF) - Like AD, Kawhi carries a league-winning upside along with a season-crushing downside. 

25. Domantas Sabonis (SAC - PF,C)

26. Bradley Beal (WAS - SG,SF)

27. Dejounte Murray (ATL - PG,SG) - I'd have Murray a lot higher if he was still with the Spurs (he finished 7th overall last season), but his usage rate is going to plummet playing alongside Trae. 

28. Anthony Edwards (MIN - SG,SF) 

29. Nikola Vucevic (CHI - C) 

30. Kristaps Porzingis (WAS - PF,C) - Very well-rounded fantasy production when he's on the floor. KP finished inside the top 20 overall last season 

31. Darius Garland (CLE - PG,SG) 

32. Jrue Holiday (MIL - PG,SG) 

33. Myles Turner (IND - PF,C)