Breaking Down the 2025-26 NBA Fantasy Rankings: The Top 50 Big Men in Basketball

Top 50 Centers in Fantasy Basketball for the 2025-26 NBA Season

As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, it’s time to examine the latest positional rankings from RotoWorld, specifically focusing on the top 50 centers in fantasy basketball. Previously, we discussed the guard and forward positions; now it’s the big men taking the spotlight.

Former MVP Nikola Jokic continues to be the dominant force at the center position and has been fantasy basketball’s most valuable player over the past five seasons. Renowned for his exceptional passing and ability to pile up statistics across the board, Jokic remains the benchmark for fantasy managers. However, emerging star Victor Wembanyama poses a potential threat to Jokic’s supremacy. Let’s delve into the rankings and see where these top players stand heading into the new season.

Player Rankings

1. Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
   Position: Center
   Last Season’s Stats: 29.6 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 10.2 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 2.0 3PM

   Jokic is in a league of his own, having captured three MVP awards over the last five years, with many believing he deserved even more. Remarkably, he became the third player in NBA history—and the first center—to achieve a triple-double average over the course of a season.

2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
   Positions: PF/C
   Last Season’s Stats: 24.3 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 3.7 APG, 1.1 SPG, 3.8 BPG, 3.1 3PM

   Wemby quickly established himself as one of the most exciting talents in the league, following his impressive Rookie of the Year performance.

3. Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
   Positions: PF/C
   Last Season’s Stats: 24.4 PPG, 12.8 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 2.0 3PM

   Towns saw a resurgence after moving to New York, regaining his elite status in fantasy basketball.

4. Alperen Şengün, Houston Rockets
   Position: Center
   Last Season’s Stats: 19.1 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 4.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 0.3 3PM

   Şengün’s skills as a passing center make him a unique asset in fantasy basketball.

5. Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
   Positions: PF/C
   Last Season’s Stats: 18.5 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 3.2 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.6 BPG, 1.2 3PM

   Mobley’s impact on defense earned him the Defensive Player of the Year title.

6. Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings
   Positions: PF/C
   Last Season’s Stats: 19.1 PPG, 13.9 RPG, 6.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 0.9 3PM

   Leading the league in rebounding last season, Sabonis is a phenomenal passer for a big man.

7. Myles Turner, Milwaukee Bucks
   Position: Center
   Last Season’s Stats: 15.6 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.8 SPG, 2.0 BPG, 2.2 3PM

   Turner, now with the Bucks, is expected to fill the gap left by Brook Lopez.

8. Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
   Positions: PF/C
   Last Season’s Stats: 15.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 2.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 2.2 BPG, 1.4 3PM

   Holmgren returned to the court with solid performance numbers.

9. Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
   Position: Center
   Last Season’s Stats: 18.1 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 1.0 3PM

   Adebayo has been remarkably consistent in averaging significant numbers in scoring and rebounds.

10. Ivica Zubac, LA Clippers
    Position: Center
    Last Season’s Stats: 16.8 PPG, 12.6 RPG, 2.7 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 0.0 3PM

    Zubac had a breakout year, achieving career highs in points and rebounds.

Conclusion

The landscape of fantasy basketball is continuously shifting as players move teams, develop, and recover from injuries. Keep a close eye on player performances leading up to the season for the best draft results.