Top Power Forwards in Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2026-27 Season

As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, fantasy basketball players are evaluating the best power forwards for category leagues. Notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo begins the season as a prominent player for the Miami Heat, solidifying his status as a leading fantasy power forward.

With the fantasy draft season now underway, tracking category performance is crucial. Yahoo Fantasy Basketball analyst Dan Titus has provided his rankings for power forwards in 9-category leagues.

The position of power forward is essential for building a competitive fantasy lineup, as many players at this position excel in traditional big-man roles while also contributing significantly to scoring and guards' statistics. Titus's rankings are compiled in the following list, which will be updated regularly throughout the draft season.

**Power Forward Draft Rankings (9-Category)**

1. Jayson Tatum (SF, PF) - Boston Celtics

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF, C) - Miami Heat

3. Cooper Flagg (PF, SF, SG) - Dallas Mavericks

4. Jalen Johnson (PF, SF) - Atlanta Hawks

5. Kevin Durant (PF, SF, SG) - Houston Rockets

6. Karl-Anthony Towns (PF, C) - New York Knicks

7. Scottie Barnes (C, PF, SF, SG) - Toronto Raptors

8. Trey Murphy III (PF, SF, SG) - New Orleans Pelicans

9. Alperen Sengun (C, PF) - Houston Rockets

10. Evan Mobley (PF, C) - Cleveland Cavaliers

11. Chet Holmgren (PF, C) - Oklahoma City Thunder

12. Brandon Miller (PF, SF, SG) - Charlotte Hornets

13. Lauri Markkanen (SF, PF) - Utah Jazz

14. Kawhi Leonard (PF, SF, SG) - Toronto Raptors

15. Jalen Williams (PF, SF, SG) - Oklahoma City Thunder

16. Domantas Sabonis (C, PF) - Sacramento Kings

17. Bam Adebayo (C, PF) - Miami Heat

18. Anthony Davis (PF, C) - Washington Wizards

19. LeBron James (SF, PF) - Philadelphia 76ers

20. Jaylen Brown (PF, SF, SG) - Philadelphia 76ers

21. Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF, C) - Utah Jazz

22. Deni Avdija (PF, SF, SG) - Portland Trail Blazers

23. Michael Porter Jr. (SF, PF) - Brooklyn Nets

24. OG Anunoby (SF, PF) - New York Knicks

25. Franz Wagner (PF, SF) - Orlando Magic

26. Pascal Siakam (C, PF, SF) - Indiana Pacers

27. Paolo Banchero (PF, SF) - Orlando Magic

28. Mikal Bridges (PF, SF, SG) - New York Knicks

29. Cameron Boozer (PF) - Memphis Grizzlies

30. Brandon Ingram (SG, SF, PF) - Los Angeles Clippers

31. Paul George (PF, SF) - Boston Celtics

32. Alex Sarr (C, PF) - Washington Wizards

33. Julius Randle (PF) - Brooklyn Nets

34. Ausar Thompson (PF, SF, SG) - Detroit Pistons

35. Zion Williamson (C, PF) - New Orleans Pelicans

36. Jaden McDaniels (PF, SF) - Minnesota Timberwolves

37. Naz Reid (PF, C) - Charlotte Hornets

38. Matas Buzelis (SF, PF) - Chicago Bulls

39. Andrew Wiggins (PF, SF, SG) - Miami Heat

40. Caleb Wilson (PF, SF) - Chicago Bulls

41. Miles Bridges (SF, PF) - Phoenix Suns

42. John Collins (PF, C) - Detroit Pistons

43. Peyton Watson (SF, PF) - Cleveland Cavaliers

44. Jabari Smith Jr. (C, PF) - Houston Rockets

45. Keegan Murray (SF, PF) - Sacramento Kings

46. Collin Murray-Boyles (C, PF) - Toronto Raptors

47. Derik Queen (C, PF) - New Orleans Pelicans

48. Rui Hachimura (SF, PF) - Los Angeles Clippers

49. Herbert Jones (PF, SF, SG) - New Orleans Pelicans

50. DeMar DeRozan (PF, SF) - Denver Nuggets

For a complete list and updates on power forward rankings, refer to Dan Titus’s full analysis.