Josh Giddey ranks No. 1 in fantasy basketball

In the latest NBA Fantasy Power Rankings for Week 23, Josh Giddey has taken the top spot. This follows a week where many star players were sidelined due to injuries. Nikola Jokić missed the week with elbow and ankle issues, opening the door for others. Giddey played in just two of the Chicago Bulls' three games but still managed to make a big impact. He averaged 61.7 fantasy points per game last week, which included a near quadruple-double against the Lakers. He scored 15 points, had 17 assists, and recorded eight steals. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks came in second with an average of 54.9 fantasy points. He had a strong week, scoring 26.7 points per game while also performing well without teammate Damian Lillard. Luka Dončić from the Lakers ranked third, averaging 53.8 points per game. Dončić had notable performances, including a double-double against the Spurs, and he played well while missing James LeBron for part of the week. Jayson Tatum of the Celtics was fourth this week. He averaged 52.8 points per game, despite missing one game due to a knee injury. He took advantage of increased playtime in the two games he played. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Thunder rounded out the top five with an average of 52.7 points. He had a stellar performance against the Hornets, scoring 30 points. Looking ahead, several top players are expected to have multiple matchups next week, which could affect their fantasy points. Giannis, Luka, Shai, Jayson, and LeBron are among those to watch closely.