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Best Fantasy NBA Guards 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 Guards Right Now

#1 🔥
Tyrese Maxey
PHI
45.8
avg fantasy pts (recent)
#2
Jamal Murray
DEN
44.4
avg fantasy pts (recent)
#3
Tyrese Haliburton
IND
43.8
avg fantasy pts (recent)

Full Guards Rankings

# Player Avg Pts Tier Analysis
1 Tyrese Maxey
PHI
 45.8 START Analysis →
2 Jamal Murray
DEN
 44.4 START Analysis →
3 Tyrese Haliburton⚠ Injury
IND
 43.8 ? Analysis →
4 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC
 43.3 START Analysis →
5 Donovan Mitchell
CLE
 40.7 START Analysis →
6 Kevin Porter Jr.
MIL
 40.6 START Analysis →
7 Anthony Edwards⚠ Injury
MIN
 40.6 ? Analysis →
8 Devin Booker
PHX
 40.3 START Analysis →
9 Jalen Brunson
NYK
 39.8 START Analysis →
10 Stephen Curry⚠ Injury
GSW
 39.5 ? Analysis →
11 Ty Jerome
MEM
 38.4 START Analysis →
12 Kyrie Irving⚠ Injury
DAL
 38.2 ? Analysis →
13 Jaylen Brown
PHI
 37.9 START Analysis →
14 Jeremiah Fears
NOP
 36.9 START Analysis →
15 Ja Morant⚠ Injury
POR
 36.8 ? Analysis →
16 Russell Westbrook
SAC
 36.7 START Analysis →
17 Trae Young
WAS
 36.1 START Analysis →
18 De'Aaron Fox
SAS
 35.5 START Analysis →
19 Dejounte Murray⚠ Injury
NOP
 35.3 ? Analysis →
20 Stephon Castle
SAS
 34.4 START Analysis →
21 LaMelo Ball⚠ Injury
MIN
 34.4 ? Analysis →
22 Damian Lillard
POR
 34.3 START Analysis →
23 Dyson Daniels
ATL
 34 START Analysis →
24 James Harden
CLE
 33.5 START Analysis →
25 Austin Reaves
LAL
 33.1 START Analysis →
26 VJ Edgecombe
PHI
 33.1 START Analysis →
27 Tyler Herro
MIL
 33 START Analysis →
28 Nickeil Alexander-Walker
ATL
 32.6 START Analysis →
29 Dylan Harper
SAS
 32.3 START Analysis →
30 Ayo Dosunmu
MIN
 31.2 START Analysis →
31 Jalen Suggs⚠ Injury
ORL
 30.8 ? Analysis →
32 Josh Giddey
CHI
 30.7 START Analysis →
33 Jrue Holiday
POR
 30.3 START Analysis →
34 Zach LaVine⚠ Injury
SAC
 30.3 ? Analysis →
35 Kennedy Chandler
PHX
 30.2 START Analysis →
36 Brandin Podziemski
GSW
 29.8 START Analysis →
37 Darius Garland
LAC
 29.7 START Analysis →
38 Jared Butler
PHX
 29.7 START Analysis →
39 Spencer Dinwiddie
CHA
 29.4 START Analysis →
40 Immanuel Quickley
TOR
 29.3 START Analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start at guards in fantasy this week?
Top guards to start: Tyrese Maxey (45.8 avg pts), Jamal Murray (44.4 avg pts), Tyrese Haliburton (43.8 avg pts). Rankings update daily based on recent performance and injury reports.
What are the best NBA guards to pick up on waivers?
Check the full rankings table above for guards 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 guard 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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