Fantasy Basketball Week 4 Recap: Jokic, Wembanyama Lead the Pack

James Harden averaged a vintage 34.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.0 blocks over 39.5 minutes per game in Week 4.

Week 4 of the NBA season saw some incredible performances in fantasy basketball, with several stars putting up eye-popping numbers. Let’s take a look at the top five most rewarding fantasy assets from the last seven days.

Top 5 Fantasy Basketball Players in Week 4

1. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

Last Week: 75.2 FP/G | Season Rank: 1 (71.3 FP/G)

“The Joker” continued his dominance, averaging 37.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 9.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest. He led the Nuggets to a 4-0 week and extended their winning streak to seven games.

2. Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

Last Week: 68.4 FP/G | Season Rank: 4 (61.2 FP/G)

Wembanyama returned to form with a trio of impressive games before sitting out due to a calf injury. He averaged 31.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 3.0 blocks per game, showcasing his elite two-way potential.

3. James Harden, Clippers

Last Week: 65.9 FP/G | Season Rank: 11 (54.2 FP/G)

With Kawhi Leonard out, Harden took over, averaging 34.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game. He shot an impressive 41.9% from three-point range and made 90.5% of his free throws.

4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks

Last Week: 64.8 FP/G | Season Rank: 3 (64.7 FP/G)

Antetokounmpo played in three games and continued his MVP-caliber play, averaging 29.0 points, 9.7 assists, 8.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game.

5. Jalen Johnson, Hawks

Last Week: 63.0 FP/G | Season Rank: 14 (50.3 FP/G)

With Trae Young sidelined, Johnson stepped up and averaged 24.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. He shot an impressive 60.3% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range.

Week 5 Preview

Here are some top fantasy point producers playing at least three games next week with fewer than two matchups against top-10 defenses:

• Nikola Jokic, Nuggets (65.1 FP/G) – CHI, @NOP, @HOU, SAC
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (56.1 FP/G) – @NOP, SAC, @UTA, POR
• Tyrese Maxey, 76ers (54.1 FP/G) – LAC, TOR, @MIL, MIA
• Cade Cunningham, Pistons (51.7 FP/G) – IND, @ATL, @MIL
• Scottie Barnes, Raptors (44.7 FP/G) – CHA, @PHI, WAS, BKN

As we move into Week 5, keep an eye on these stars and make sure to set your lineups accordingly. Good luck, fantasy managers!