Sorting players into tier rankings is a helpful way for managers to prepare for the season. With the 2024-25 NBA season almost here, this fantasy basketball series kicks off with point guards.
Note that a player’s position can vary across fantasy sites, so other eligibility is listed in brackets. The good, average, and bad categories are based on a player’s latest season stats and Hashtag Basketball.
Fantasy Basketball Point Guard Tiers 2024-25
Tier 1
Luka Doncic (SG)
Good: PTS, AST, 3s, REB, STL, FG% | Average: BLK, FT% | Bad: TO
Luka Doncic is one of the best point guards in the league and is coming off a career year. The 25-year-old averaged personal bests in multiple categories and ranked second in the NBA in points and threes (as well as turnovers) and third in assists. His production in threes and the primary categories made him a top fantasy player, averaging a near triple-double last season. Doncic’s biggest flaw was turnovers, with minimal contributions in free throw percentage and blocks. However, he converted foul shots at his most efficient rate yet. Expect similar numbers from the superstar in his leading role on the Dallas Mavericks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Good: STL, FG%, FT%, PTS, AST, BLK | Average: REB | Bad: 3s, TO
Another member of the 30+ PPG squad was Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. His top-tier scoring, playmaking and high efficiency, paired with his ability to force turnovers and block shots, made him one of the best two-way guards in the NBA. While some of the 26-year-old’s numbers slightly dipped from 2022-23, he appeared in his most games since 2019-20. The team also traded for Alex Caruso over the offseason, but he doesn’t pose a threat to the Canadian’s output. Gilgeous-Alexander remains the team’s focal point as the Thunder compete for a championship again.
Tier 2
Tyrese Haliburton (SG)
Good: AST, PTS, STL, 3s, FT% | Average: BLK, FG% | Bad: REB, TO
The league leader in assists last season, Tyrese Haliburton had an electric offensive start to the year. His hot scoring led one of the best offences in the league, but he wasn’t the same after suffering a hamstring injury in January. The guard still put together an excellent year and recorded new personal bests in assists and blocks. The addition of Pascal Siakam halfway through 2023-24 didn’t affect Haliburton’s production much. His points, shooting percentages, and steals slightly declined from the previous season, but he also improved in other columns. The 24-year-old is entering his fifth season and is healthy to start the year.
Trae Young
Good: AST, FT%, PTS, STL, 3s | Bad: FG%, TO, REB, BLK
It’s Trae Young’s time to shine again as the sole star of the Atlanta Hawks. The team traded his co-star over the offseason, creating a hole in the backcourt. As a result, the 26-year-old is set to have a heavier workload offensively as the primary ball handler. Despite his shortcomings on the defensive end, low efficiency, and extremely high turnovers (the most in the league), he averaged the second-most assists and set career highs in that category and steals. Young produced excellent numbers in 2023-24, even while missing six weeks due to finger surgery. He’s set up to have a big season.
James Harden (SG)
Good: AST, STL, BLK, 3s, FT% | Average: PTS, REB | Bad: TO, FG%
15-year veteran James Harden’s production has declined each season as he nears the end of his career. However, the loss of Paul George over the offseason and the uncertainty of Kawhi Leonard’s availability offer him a chance to return to some of his former glory. His scoring is bound to see the most significant increase after averaging the third-fewest points of his career. Although his shooting percentage and turnovers are downsides, Harden was a top-five playmaker and provided on the defensive end. Some managers may hesitate to draft the 35-year-old, but he’ll command the Los Angeles Clippers offence as a top option.
Tier 3
Stephen Curry (SG)
Good: 3s, FT%, PTS, AST | Average: REB, BLK | Bad: TO, STL, FG%
Coming off a down season, Stephen Curry is looking to bounce back. His stats in several categories regressed, causing him to finish outside the first round in value. But the 2023-24 Clutch Player of the Year is one of the best shooters in the league and was the leading source of threes last year. His elite free throw shooting and scoring were also benefits, though he had smaller impacts on the defensive end and hurt turnovers. Curry is without his splash brother Klay Thompson, but the team added new depth and has promising young players to support him. While age is catching up to him, the 36-year-old is still the number one option.
LaMelo Ball (SG)
Good: AST, STL, PTS, 3s, FT% | Average: REB | Bad: FG%, TO, BLK
Injuries once again ravaged LaMelo Ball’s year. The 23-year-old has only played 50+ games twice in his four-year career, and he missed 106 contests in the past two seasons. Putting aside his lengthy injury history, Ball is an excellent fantasy producer when healthy. The only categories he hurt were field goal percentage, turnovers and blocks. The one-time All-Star is a stellar playmaker and offensive stud who can rack up steals, even setting a new best in that stat. While Ball started wearing ankle braces to prevent further injuries, his availability remains a concern, causing him to slide in some drafts.
Damian Lillard
Good: FT%, PTS, AST, STL, 3s | Average: REB | Bad: FG%, TO, BLK
Damian Lillard’s first season with a new team was underwhelming. The point guard was traded a month before the start of 2023-24, going from being the sole star of the Portland Trail Blazers to sharing the court with Giannis Antetokounmpo. As a result, the 34-year-old’s numbers in points, threes and field goal percentage plummeted. This caused his overall fantasy value to drop as he struggled to adjust and dealt with off-court issues. Conversely, his free throws and assists remained strong, and he also reduced his turnovers, though they were still high. Now that Lillard has had a year to get accustomed, he could improve some numbers.
Jalen Brunson
Good: PTS, AST, FT%, 3s | Average: STL, FG% | Bad: REB, BLK, TO
Since arriving with the New York Knicks in 2022-23, Jalen Brunson’s game has reached new heights. He’s coming off one of his best seasons yet and became an All-Star, posting new personal records in seven of the nine main categories. The 28-year-old made significant strides in his offensive game despite his efficiency from the floor dropping. However, his impact on the other end of the court wasn’t as prominent, and he’s prone to turnovers. The additions of Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns should have minimal effects on Brunson. He’s still the leader of a loaded Knicks squad, but managers shouldn’t expect another leap.
Tier 4
Fred VanVleet
Good: AST, STL, 3s, PTS, BLK, FT% | Average: TO | Bad: FG%, REB
A change of scenery for Fred VanVleet didn’t stop him from thriving. He put together a strong campaign in his first season with the Houston Rockets and finished with a ranking similar to his last few seasons. VanVleet’s best attributes were his playmaking (averaging a career-high in assists), three-point shooting, efficiency at the charity stripe and ability to accumulate stocks. The 30-year-old isn’t a high scorer, which sometimes deters managers. He also doesn’t offer many boards or convert shots at a high rate. Regardless, his consistency and ability to contribute in multiple categories more than make up for that.
Tyrese Maxey (SG)
Good: PTS, AST, 3s, FT%, STL | Average: BLK, TO | Bad: REB, FG%
Due to the absence of Harden and injuries to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey enjoyed a breakout season. As a result, he earned his first All-Star nod and won Most Improved Player of the Year. His averages in most of the main stats were new personal records, while his shooting percentage was his lowest as his shot volume increased to 20.3 attempts per game. The Philadelphia 76ers signed George over the offseason, likely bumping Maxey down as the third offensive option. The 23-year-old may not have the same opportunity to increase his numbers, but he remains an early draft pick as the team is careful with Embiid and George.
De’Aaron Fox
Good: STL, PTS, AST, 3s | Average: REB, BLK, FG% | Bad: FT%, TO
De’Aaron Fox ranked among some of the NBA’s best in steals and points last season, placing second and 10th, respectively. Most notable were the guard’s drastic improvements beyond the arc and in steals, which may not be sustainable. Nevertheless, Fox made some jumps offensively while also being a disruptor on the defensive end. He provided good assists, yet they weren’t as high as other point guards of his calibre. Poor free-throw shooting has been a long-time issue for Fox, but he’s managed to cut down a bit on turnovers. He is now sharing the court with DeMar DeRozan, indicating small hits to some of his offensive numbers.
Tier 4
Ja Morant
Good: AST, PTS, FT% | Average: REB, STL, BLK, 3s, FG% | Bad: TO
A suspension and a shoulder injury requiring surgery cut Ja Morant’s season very short. Appearing in just nine games, he didn’t get much time to show off his captivating athleticism and skillset. In the small sample size managers got, Morant excelled most in points, assists and free throw percentage, while he had solid production in the other categories. Turnovers remained his biggest flaw, although he averaged the fewest of his career. Availability is a concern with drafting him, as he’s never appeared in 70+ games. Assuming his off-court issues are a thing of the past and he can stay healthy, Morant can climb the rankings.
Cade Cunningham (SG)
Good: AST, FT%, PTS | Average: REB, STL, BLK, 3s | Bad: TO, FG%
After playing just 12 matches in 2022-23, Cade Cunningham nearly set a new career-high in games with 62. While his availability was welcomed and he had his best season to date, managers still expected more from the former first-overall pick. The Detroit Pistons leader has yet to see consistency and eye-popping stats. On the positive side, Cunningham is coming off his best offensive year and set new highs in those stats. The same can’t be said for his defensive numbers, as most of those categories were career lows. While the upside is still there, it’s uncertain when managers will see it.
Dejounte Murray (SG)
Good: AST, STL, PTS, 3s | Average: REB, FT% | Bad: TO, BLK, FG%
Atlanta’s backcourt experiment pairing of Young and Dejounte Murray didn’t work as hoped, resulting in the 28-year-old being shipped to the New Orleans Pelicans. He certainly won’t be returning to his San Antonio Spurs form, as he’s joining a team with an established big three. Still, Murray can shift back to his natural point guard role and see a bump in assists. The Pelicans also have plenty of offensive options, which could help the former Hawk focus more of his energy on the defensive end. Managers should expect Murray’s scoring and threes to decrease, but his steals, field goal percentage and defence could improve.
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Good: PTS, AST, 3s, FT% | Average: TO | Bad: REB, STL, BLK, FG%
Immanuel Quickley is one of the biggest breakout candidates in 2024-25. He was traded from the Knicks to the Raptors in December and looked like a new player. He went from being stuck in a bench role in New York to starting every game in Toronto. In the few months with his new team, Quickley’s averages across the board improved, aside from his shooting splits. Most notable was the skyrocket in assists. The 25-year-old figures to play a significant role this season as the Raptors’ leading point guard during their rebuild. They don’t have championship aspirations, so expect Quickley to get plenty of run time as they develop him.
Tier 5
Jamal Murray (SG)
Good: AST, PTS, STL, 3s, FT% | Average: REB, BLK, FG% | Bad: TO
Injuries have been a significant limitation to Jamal Murray’s fantasy value, and last season was no different. He only appeared in 59 contests, missing time dealing with calf and ankle issues. In the past five years, he’s only played over 60 games once. When the Canadian is on the court, he’s the second scoring option, a great source of threes and assists with solid shooting percentages. Defensively, he can provide steals and even set a new career best in blocks. Murray’s main shortcoming is in turnovers, but even then, he doesn’t pile them up. Expect similar production for the 27-year-old.
Darius Garland
Good: AST, PTS, STL, 3s, FT% | Bad: TO, REB, BLK, FG%
Managers who drafted Darius Garland high last season were let down. The guard played in the second-fewest games of his career, resulting in his lowest category ranking since 2020-21. Part of the blame can be placed on a fractured jaw that sidelined him for nearly two months. Even after he returned, it took a while for him to ramp up. Overall, Garland’s production across the board dropped, and his value has taken a hit since the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Donovan Mitchell in 2022-23. Still, the 24-year-old provided value in the offensive categories, aside from field goal percentage, and made an impact in steals.
D’Angelo Russell (SG)
Good: AST, 3s, PTS, FT% | Average: STL, BLK | Bad: REB, FG%, TO
D’Angelo Russell’s ranking has held steady for the past three seasons. Heading into another year with the Los Angeles Lakers, managers can expect similar production. The 28-year-old’s strengths lie on the offensive end through his scoring, playmaking, three-point and free-throw shooting. His decent defensive production is also a bonus. Like most point guards, efficiency from the floor and turnovers are weaknesses, although he converted shots at his second-best mark and lost the ball at his lowest rate. Russell is still the subject of trade rumours, but managers can trust him.
Tier 6
Jrue Holiday (SG)
Good: AST, BLK | Average: PTS, REB, STL, 3s, FG%, FT% | Bad: TO
A trade to the stacked Boston Celtics resulted in almost all of Jrue Holiday’s numbers dropping. Thanks to his defensive skills, he can still be relied on to provide some stocks. Offensively, his main value came from assists, while his scoring took a hit. With Kristaps Porzingis sidelined for a few months, Holiday can see a temporary bump in value and usage.
Jordan Poole (SG)
Good: PTS, AST, STL, 3s, FT% | Bad: FG%, REB, BLK, TO
Jordan Poole is coming off a disappointing year, which many thought would be a breakout. In the final two months, managers finally saw some signs of life, and carrying that momentum over into 2024-25 would help improve the guard’s ranking. Look to Poole for offensive stats, but expect poor shooting, turnovers and a limited defensive impact outside of steals.
Josh Giddey (SG, SF)
Good: AST, REB | Average: PTS, BLK, FG%, FT% | Bad: STL, 3s, TO
The Thunder shipped Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls early in the offseason, which could be a favourable situation. He saw his role reduced last year after being moved to the bench, but he projects to be the starting point guard in Chicago. The guard/forward is known for his solid contributions in the primary categories, but he struggles most from beyond the arc.
Tier 7
Jalen Suggs (SG)
Good: STL | Average: PTS, AST, BLK, 3s, FG% | Bad: REB, FT%, TO
Jalen Suggs is coming off his healthiest season yet, and he set new career marks in points, steals, blocks, threes and field goal percentage. He should continue to start, even with the Orlando Magic’s logjam in the backcourt. His ability to contribute on the defensive end is his best asset, as some of his numbers in other categories aren’t as impactful.
Terry Rozier (SG)
Good: PTS, AST, STL, 3s, FT% | Average: TO | Bad: REB, BLK, FG%
After being traded to the Miami Heat halfway through the season, Terry Rozier’s production took a hit. Aside from rebounds and free throw percentage, his numbers in all of the main categories dipped with his new team. He’s sharing the court with more stars, limiting his role offensively. Rozier will remain the primary distributor, his best fantasy asset.
Mike Conley
Good: AST, STL, 3s, FT% | Average: FG%, TO | Bad: PTS, REB, BLK
The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted a promising point guard, raising concerns over Mike Conley’s fantasy impact as he ages. While his starting job should be safe for now, minute decreases wouldn’t be surprising. Conley is a good late-round source of assists with a low turnover rate. His scoring has declined, but he can light up from deep and convert shots efficiently.
Chris Paul
Good: AST, STL | Average: FT%, TO | Bad: PTS, REB, BLK, 3s, FG%
This offseason, Chris Paul joined the San Antonio Spurs after being waived by the Golden State Warriors. He came off the bench last season for the first time in his 19-year career; now he’ll move into a starting role again. Paul will command the offence and could see a resurgence in some of his stats. Just be mindful of injury concerns for the 39-year-old.
Tyus Jones
Good: AST, STL, TO | Average: PTS, 3s, FG%, FT% | Bad: REB, BLK
Signing with the Phoenix Suns after having a consistent starting role with the Washington Wizards dropped Tyus Jones’ stock. He will still start at point guard but is now playing alongside a big three who consume a lot of usage. As the only true playmaker, Jones’ assists shouldn’t suffer, though his other offensive numbers could. He also offers low turnovers and can disrupt plays.
Tier 8
Keyonte George (SG)
Good: AST, FT% | Average: PTS, 3s | Bad: FG%, REB, STL, BLK, TO
Heading into his sophomore year, Keyonte George is primed for a breakout. He started in a reserve role and later earned the starting point guard spot, which will continue in 2024-25. George flashed great potential in his first year and Summer League. The main flaws to his game were poor efficiency, high turnovers, and little defensive production, but he has upside offensively.
Scoot Henderson
Good: AST, FT% | Average: PTS, STL, 3s | Bad: FG%, TO, REB, BLK
As the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Scoot Henderson had lofty expectations. While he didn’t deliver, he showcased his abilities near the end of the season. The 20-year-old’s greatest struggles came from his poor field goal percentage and high turnovers, but he had some offensive value. Henderson has another chance to prove himself as Portland’s lead point guard.
Tier 9
De’Anthony Melton (SG)
Good: STL, FT%, TO | Average: AST, 3s, BLK | Bad: FG%, PTS, TO
The Warriors signed De’Anthony Melton over the offseason to add to their depth. He figures to help replace some of Thompson’s three-point scoring while also continuing to provide lots of steals. Managers should keep in mind that he only appeared in 38 games last season due to a back injury, and his field goal percentage is rough.
Dennis Schroder
Good: AST, FT% | Average: PTS, STL, 3s | Bad: REB, BLK, FG%, TO
After acquiring Quickley, the Raptors shipped Dennis Schroder to the Brooklyn Nets. He saw a bigger role there as the team dealt with injuries, but the return of one player this year could impact Schroder’s production. Nevertheless, he’s still a decent late-round source for assists and other offensive numbers like points and threes.
Ben Simmons (PF)
Good: AST, REB, FG% | Average: STL, BLK | Bad: PTS, 3s, FT%, TO
One of the biggest question marks of 2024-25 is Ben Simmons’ availability. The 28-year-old only played 15 games last season and 42 the year prior, as a nagging back issue kept him out. Managers willing to risk drafting him know a healthy Simmons is good in the primary categories with solid stocks. However, his free-throw and three-point shooting are abysmal.
Malcolm Brogdon (SG)
Good: AST, 3s, FT% | Average: PTS, TO | Bad: REB, STL, BLK, FG%
Malcolm Brogdon is out for at least a month as he suffered a thumb injury during practice and underwent surgery. Injuries have plagued the 31-year-old’s career, and his availability is a risk of drafting him. After appearing in 39 games for Portland, he was traded to the Washington Wizards. Brogdon can be a solid playmaker who can shoot the three-ball when healthy.
Kevin Porter Jr. (SG)
Good: STL, PTS, AST, 3s | Average: REB, FT% | Bad: FG%, TO, BLK (2022-23)
After missing the 2023-24 season due to legal issues, Kevin Porter Jr. signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in July. The 24-year-old put together a solid campaign with the Rockets in 2022-23 and can have a big role with his team down some key players. His best attributes are on the offensive end, aside from his shooting.
Russell Westbrook
Good: AST, STL | Average: REB | Bad: 3s, FT%, PTS, BLK, FG%, TO
Following a rough season with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook signed with the Denver Nuggets. The 35-year-old will primarily play in a reserve role but can move into the starting lineup if Murray misses time. While his MVP days are well behind him, Westbrook can provide some assists, steals and boards. Be wary of his horrid shooting, high turnovers and low scoring.
T.J. McConnell
Good: AST, STL, FG% | Average: FT%, TO | Bad: 3s, PTS, REB, BLK
The lack of minutes T.J. McConnell receives while backing up Haliburton puts a cap on his fantasy ceiling. He offered some dimes and steals on solid shooting splits in his limited role. However, he didn’t provide much else outside of that in his career-low 18.2 minutes per game. He has some opportunities to step up when Haliburton is sidelined but still competes with other players.
Tier 10
Lonzo Ball
Good: STL, 3s, AST, BLK | Average: PTS, REB | Bad: FG%, FT%, TO (2021-22)
For the first time in over 1,000 days, Lonzo Ball returned to the court. However, his knee issues will cause the Bulls to be careful with him, and he’ll take a while to ramp up.
Tre Jones
Good: AST, STL, FG%, FT% | Average: TO | Bad: PTS, REB, BLK, 3s
Paul replaced Tre Jones as the Spurs’ lead point guard. Although he can still see some starts if Paul gets injured or rests.
Miles McBride (SG)
Good: TO | Average: 3s, FT% | Bad: REB, PTS, AST, STL, BLK, FG%
Miles McBride had a limited role for most of 2023-24 but has a chance to see more minutes as the New York Knicks lack depth.
Cole Anthony
Good: FT% | Average: PTS, AST, STL, BLK, TO | Bad: REB, 3s, FG%
The Magic have a deep backcourt, and Cole Anthony didn’t start once last season. Expect the same as he competes for minutes.
Kyle Lowry
Good: AST, STL | Average: BLK, 3s, FT%, TO | Bad: PTS, REB, FG%
As he got older, Kyle Lowry’s production and role declined. The backup point guard can provide some assists and steals.
Spencer Dinwiddie (SG)
Good: AST, TO | Average: 3s, FT% | Bad: FG%, PTS, REB, STL, BLK
Spencer Diniwiddie’s ranking plummeted last season. He won’t have much value backing up the Mavericks’ superstar duo.
Payton Pritchard
Good: TO | Average: AST, 3s, FG%, FT% | Bad: PTS, REB, STL, BLK
Boston’s stacked starting five limits Payton Pritchard to a bench role. Although, he’s coming off a career year.
Rob Dillingham
Rookie
Rob Dillingham was the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He has promising offensive skills but will back up Conley.
Carlton Carrington (SG)
Rookie
The Wizards drafted Carlton Carrington 14th overall. He has more chances to make an offensive impact while Brogdon is out.
Stephon Castle (SG)
Rookie
The Spurs picked the defensive-minded Stephon Castle fourth this past draft. They have plenty of point guards, clouding his role.
Delon Wright (SG)
Good: STL, TO | Average: FT% | Bad: PTS, REB, 3s, AST, FG%, BLK
The Milwaukee Bucks added Delon Wright as Lillard’s backup. He has some value in steals but not much else as a reserve.
Scotty Pippen Jr. (SG)
Good: AST, STL | Average: PTS, BLK, 3s, FG% | Bad: TO, REB, FG%
The Memphis Grizzlies have mostly recovered, but Scotty Pippen Jr. could get some run time if the injury bug hits again.
Tre Mann (SG)
Good: STL | Average: AST, FG%, FT%, TO | Bad: PTS, REB, BLK, 3s
Tre Mann was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in February and played well due to injuries. Now, he’ll move back to the bench.
