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Best Fantasy NBA Centers to Start in 2026

Live rankings based on recent fantasy performance and injury status. Updated daily. Click any player for a full start/sit analysis.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Top 3 Centers Right Now

#1 🔥

Nikola Jokić

DEN

57.3

avg fantasy pts (recent)

Karl-Anthony Towns

NYK

41.9

avg fantasy pts (recent)

Jusuf Nurkić

CHA

39.8

avg fantasy pts (recent)

Full Centers Rankings

#	Player	Avg Pts	Tier	Analysis
1	Nikola Jokić DEN	57.3	START	Analysis →
2	Karl-Anthony Towns NYK	41.9	START	Analysis →
3	Jusuf Nurkić CHA	39.8	START	Analysis →
4	Jalen Duren⚠ Injury DET	38.5	?	Analysis →
5	Walker Kessler LAL	36.8	START	Analysis →
6	Derik Queen NOP	36.7	START	Analysis →
7	Donovan Clingan POR	34.2	START	Analysis →
8	Jarrett Allen CLE	33.4	START	Analysis →
9	Maxime Raynaud⚠ Injury SAC	31.3	?	Analysis →
10	Zach Edey MEM	27.9	START	Analysis →
11	Rudy Gobert⚠ Injury MIN	26.5	?	Analysis →
12	Ivica Zubac⚠ Injury IND	26.3	?	Analysis →
13	Jaxson Hayes UTA	25.3	START	Analysis →
14	Kel'el Ware MIA	24.8	START	Analysis →
15	Yves Missi⚠ Injury NOP	24	?	Analysis →
16	Brook Lopez LAC	23.5	START	Analysis →
17	Neemias Queta BOS	23.5	START	Analysis →
18	Dylan Cardwell⚠ Injury SAC	23.3	?	Analysis →
19	Alex Sarr⚠ Injury WAS	23.2	?	Analysis →
20	Dwight Howard LAL	23.2	START	Analysis →
21	Andre Drummond NYK	23.1	START	Analysis →
22	Day'Ron Sharpe BKN	23	START	Analysis →
23	Hassan Whiteside UTA	21.8	START	Analysis →
24	Mark Williams⚠ Injury PHX	21.8	?	Analysis →
25	Kyle Filipowski UTA	21.7	START	Analysis →
26	Nic Claxton⚠ Injury BKN	20.9	?	Analysis →
27	Steven Adams⚠ Injury HOU	20.6	?	Analysis →
28	Mitchell Robinson⚠ Injury BOS	20.5	?	Analysis →
29	Jonas Valančiūnas SAC	19.7	FLEX	Analysis →
30	Lachlan Olbrich CHI	19.3	FLEX	Analysis →
31	Deandre Ayton WAS	18.9	FLEX	Analysis →
32	Josh Oduro NOP	18.9	FLEX	Analysis →
33	Moussa Cisse DAL	18.8	FLEX	Analysis →
34	Goga Bitadze ORL	18.8	FLEX	Analysis →
35	Yanic Konan Niederhäuser LAC	18.7	FLEX	Analysis →
36	Jock Landale⚠ Injury ATL	18.4	?	Analysis →
37	Aleksej Pokusevski CHA	18.2	FLEX	Analysis →
38	Khaman Maluach PHX	17.7	FLEX	Analysis →
39	Branden Carlson OKC	17.6	FLEX	Analysis →
40	Luka Garza BOS	17.6	FLEX	Analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start at centers in fantasy this week?

Top centers to start: Nikola Jokić (57.3 avg pts), Karl-Anthony Towns (41.9 avg pts), Jusuf Nurkić (39.8 avg pts). Rankings update daily based on recent performance and injury reports.

What are the best NBA centers to pick up on waivers?

Check the full rankings table above for centers with high recent averages who may be available in your league. PlayCaller generates roster-specific waiver recommendations when you connect your Sleeper, ESPN, or Yahoo league.

How do I know which center to start tonight?

Use the start/sit tier labels above — START means a strong play, FLEX means a borderline play, SIT means avoid if possible. For a personalized recommendation based on your specific roster and league settings, connect your league to PlayCaller's AI agent.

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