The power forward position is stacked with athleticism, versatility, and scoring potential for fantasy basketball managers. Heading into the 2025 NBA season, these are the top 25 fantasy power forwards, ranked by total points. Use this list as a crucial tool for draft day and lineup decisions as you hunt for both reliability and upside at this key spot.
Who Are the Best PFs to Draft in Fantasy Basketball Leagues?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL, PF, 4125.5
- Paolo Banchero, ORL, PF, 3629
- Karl-Anthony Towns, NY, PF, 3437.5
- Pascal Siakam, IND, PF, 3320.8
- Victor Wembanyama, SA, PF, 3291
- Jaren Jackson Jr., MEM, PF, 3007.3
- Julius Randle, MIN, PF, 2930.5
- Evan Mobley, CLE, PF, 2895
- Zion Williamson, NO, PF, 2854.3
- Kevin Durant, HOU, PF, 2847.5
- Alexandre Sarr, WAS, PF, 2593
- Cooper Flagg, DAL, PF, 2430
- Jalen Johnson, ATL, PF, 2386
- John Collins, LAC, PF, 2166.8
- Aaron Gordon, DEN, PF, 2058.8
- Keegan Murray, SAC, PF, 2029.3
- Jaden McDaniels, MIN, PF, 1989.3
- Bobby Portis, MIL, PF, 1977
- Jabari Smith Jr., HOU, PF, 1970.5
- Draymond Green, GS, PF, 1950
- Kyle Kuzma, MIL, PF, 1913
- Santi Aldama, MEM, PF, 1897.5
- Cameron Johnson, DEN, PF, 1869
- Lauri Markkanen, UTA, PF, 1849.8
- P.J. Washington, DAL, PF, 1798.3
Cooper Flagg, DAL, F
Cooper Flagg has the potential to be a generational player and as such, there’s a world in which his college production (19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal) isn’t far off of what we get from him as he introduces himself to the professional game.
That stat line would be on a high side of outcomes, but the fact that it’s on the board makes him an interesting selection in the fourth round.
How the Mavericks use him will steer how much value he provides us with this season and I think that’ll be a work in progress that has some backloaded production.
How much ball-handling is put on his plate? How often does Dallas do with their big lineup? What happens to his role should one of their three primary bigs gets hurt? What if two of them go down?
The questions around Flagg are just that, around him. There are situational factors that will impact his bottom line, but his ability to produce at a high level in this league from the jump is not a concern you should have.
The three-point shot is something to watch. With a front court loaded with more traditional bigs, Dallas is going to ask Flagg to shoot the ball with consistency, something he struggled with at the beginning of his collegiate career (first 10 games: 8-of-36, 22.2%). Should we see him unlock that portion of his game before Thanksgiving, you’re going to love the price you paid on draft day.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, F, MIL
Giannis Antetokounmpo enters 2025-26 once again as one of fantasy basketball’s most dominant forces, particularly in points leagues. Few players can match his consistent production across points, rebounds, and assists, averaging at least 30, 11, and 6 respectively in back-to-back seasons while shooting over 60 percent from the field. Though his value dips in category formats due to poor free-throw shooting and turnovers, his raw output remains elite. Managers willing to punt free throws will still find him a must-have piece.
With Damian Lillard gone, Antetokounmpo should handle even greater offensive responsibility. In 14 games without Lillard last season, he averaged 31.1 points and 7.9 assists, hinting at his potential to flirt with triple-double numbers. The addition of Myles Turner as a stretch big complements Giannis perfectly, providing more spacing in the paint to maximize his drives. Expect Milwaukee to lean heavily on him on both ends.
Durability and free-throw struggles remain his chief concerns, as he’s missed at least 15 games in five of the last six seasons. Still, Antetokounmpo should continue to post massive numbers as long as he’s healthy. He’s a top-three pick in points formats and a high-risk, high-reward first-rounder in category leagues.
