Domantas is a guy I like to call Joker lite. I say that because he can now be a triple-double threat on most nights, but he won’t make as many three-pointers as Joker, and won’t be as good at the free-throw line. If the rest of your fantasy team is going to be strong in those areas, Domantas will reward you.
The beard may not be as dominant a fantasy player as he was in years past, but with Paul George and Russell Westbrook gone from this Clippers team he now has way more opportunity coming his way. Expect his usage to go up and expect him to fill the box score more than he did last year.
Jimmy Buckets was a bit of a let down last season as his points, steals and overall efficiency went south. I still think this is great value at this spot as I fully expect him to bounce back and play in more games. Miami needs him on the floor and he knows it.
Ant has gotten better every year since his rookie season and I don’t see that trend changing. I have him at 29 in my rankings but he could easily be a top 15 fantasy player by season’s end. The key will be improving his field goal percentage and cutting down his turnovers a bit. Both are realistic for a talent like him, so if he does that, then consider this a steal.
Brunson did exactly what I expected him to do when he left Dallas to join the Knicks. The numbers went up, and will probably continue to go up next season.
Talk about a guy who’s been a reliable fantasy asset since he entered the league. Bane can flat out score, and he’s efficient across the board. You can’t go wrong taking him in the third round of your draft.
D White surprised many last year as he became a more than legit fantasy asset. He ranked 27th to close out the season because he can do a lot of things, and more importantly, does those things well. Whether its points, rebounds, assists, or even stocks, D White has you covered. He can also shoot the ball really well and limit turnovers, so he’ll be a sneaky good addition to your team. You might even be able to steal him in a later round.
KAT slipped all the way down to the fourth round in fantasy value last year, but I expect him to bounce back because he’s still young and still a top two option on a contending Wolves team. He should also be healthier and fully recovered from all previous injuries.
Simply put, Jalen Johnson was a revelation last year. He’s quickly emerging as a top scoring threat for the Hawks and he’s versatile enough to earn a round three selection in fantasy drafts. Don’t overthink it, the best is yet to come!
J-Dub averaged a smooth 19-4-4 in his sophomore year and all signs point to an even better season next year as he develops seamlessly alongside Shai and young Chet. Expect his efficiency to remain solid and his three-point makes to see an uptick.
It’s hard to rank Jamal on any list these days after a disappointing playoff run and an even more disappointing performance at the Olympics. It’s clear that he’s not at 100% physically, but he’s got ample time to rest up and focus on redeeming himself next season. If he falls in your draft, all the better for you. This could end up being a low risk, high reward move.
One thing DeMar will never forget once he touches a basketball is how to score. Even though he may ultimately become the third option in Sacramento, I still expect him to get his touches and average at least 20 points per game. His rebounds and assists shouldn’t be affected too much either as the Kings love to push the pace. He’s also efficient and doesn’t miss many games, so I like him at this spot.
The Greek freak is an MVP caliber player every year now, but his deficiencies at the free-throw line prevent him from being an MVP caliber guy in multi-category fantasy leagues. If you draft him within the first two rounds, make sure to complete your team with insanely good free-throw shooters, or better yet, just punt free-throws altogether. If you plan to do the latter, his value will skyrocket.
Evan Mobley did not take the leap that many expected of him in his third year, but now would be a better time than ever to prove that he’s capable of being a 20/10 guy, or something very close. In a perfect world, he also improves his free-throw shooting and block rate, but even if he replicates the season he had last year, he’ll still be worth drafting around this spot. Bottom line: I like the high floor, and his future is still promising.
DA has struggled to stay on the court over the years, which sucks for his fantasy owners, but when he’s healthy, his fantasy impact is undeniable. He’s good for a minimum of 15 points and 10 rebounds per game. He’s also extremely efficient and doesn’t turn it over much. Picking him in the third or fourth round is fair value.
Ice Trae can be your favorite or least favorite fantasy player on any given night. The points and dimes are amazing, but his high turnovers and low field goal percentage can ruin a match-up for you. If you pick him, make sure to be extra strong in areas he can’t help you out with.
Two years ago Bam Adebayo was a top 35 fantasy player. This past season he dropped down to 51 in overall value. He won’t wow you with threes and blocks, but you can expect him to give you 20 and 10 and be efficient on most nights. Picking him in this range is pretty good value.
Ja suffered an unfortunate shoulder injury last year that cost him most of his season. Hopefully the injuries are behind him now and he can get back to being a scoring machine. It’s not inconceivable to expect him to make more three-pointers and rack up more steals either.
JJJ took a leap as a scorer last year but his overall block rate declined drastically. I wonder if that had anything to do with the Grizzlies home game stat keeper getting called out for being overly generous the year prior. Now that his blocks are being tracked properly, we’ll probably never see him average three blocks a game again, but that shouldn’t prevent you from taking JJJ since he’s a jack-of-all-trades kind of guy.
It’s hard to dislike Jarrett Allen because you know exactly what you’re going to get out of him. If you need rebounds, blocks, high efficiency, and a good amount of points every night, he’s your guy.
DJM will be joining a loaded Pels team after a pretty solid statistical season in Atlanta. He may not average 22-6-5 since Zion, BI and the younger guys will need their touches, but 20-4-4 isn’t out of the realm of possibility, and he can rack up steals as much as anyone.
Brook may be getting old, but father time doesn’t seem to be affecting his ability to block shots. On top of that, he doesn’t turn the ball over much and can hit some threes for your team. He’s a sneaky good player for your fantasy squad, especially if you can get him in the middle of your draft.
Vuc is no spring chicken, but now that former teammate DeMar DeRozan is Sacramento bound, someone has to step up and provide some scoring for this underwhelming Bulls team. Vuc can do just that, and he can rebound well too, all while being efficient.
The Stifle Tower isn’t a complicated guy as it pertains to fantasy basketball. He’ll be a phenomenal contributor in blocks and rebounds. He’s also going to be super efficient from the floor. Just don’t expect much more, and if you draft him, consider punting free-throws.
Speaking of shot-blockers, Myles Turner remains a shot-blocking force, and can also chip in a good amount of points and rebounds. Moreover, unlike Rudy, he won’t be a liability at the free-throw line.
