Many people expected Cade to take a leap as a fantasy contributor last year but it just didn’t materialize. The supporting cast is a big reason for that, since he doesn’t have much to work with and opposing defenses only really had to worry about him. That said, there’s things he can improve on, such as taking better care of the ball and shooting it better. I do expect his scoring numbers to be significantly higher, so if you draft him around this number, you may be getting a steal.
Terry has always been an underrated fantasy asset. Last season he recorded averages of nearly 20 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds. He can also get you a steal per game and make a decent amount of three-point shots.
Miles Bridges will forever be a controversial figure because of his actions off the basketball court. That said, this is fantasy basketball, and if you’re playing to win, it might be a good idea to pick him up. He’s a productive fantasy player who can contribute in several categories, that much is undeniable.
Alperen nearly cracked the 20-10-5 mark last season. If he can improve his free throw shooting you could be looking at a home run pick here, since he’ll probably improve in other areas regardless.
It feels like Tobias is the oldest 32-year-old on the planet, but somehow, he still manages to be a reliable fantasy asset. I also like the fact that he’s now in Detroit, a team that needs all the offense it can get.
Bogie is another sneaky good fantasy player who could be in for a career year now that Dejounte Murray is gone. After all, more opportunity is always a good thing. Enjoy the three-point makes!
Even though the Pels are deep and it may be difficult for Herb to boost his scoring numbers, he’s still invaluable because of how efficient he is, and keep in mind that he’s born to pick pockets. Never sleep on the steals.
Big Mark looks like he’s on the verge of breaking out as one of the better young bigs in the NBA. He’s coming off a season in which he averaged roughly 12 points, 10 rebounds and a block. He’s also really efficient from the floor, and the free throw shooting isn’t abysmal. I really like the upside here if you can get him in this range.
Keegan didn’t have the season that Kings fans and fantasy owners were hoping for last year, but I think he’ll make up for it with a career year. Hopefully the arrival of DeMar DeRozan won’t affect his ascension too much.
Trey Murphy is very similar to Herb Jones in that he’s very efficient and will get you a lot of threes. The only difference is that he won’t get as many steals as Herb.
Franz averaged 19/5/3 last season and is coming off a solid run at the Olympics. I think he’s only going to get better and I love his floor. This is a great area to draft him in.
Mikal disappointed a lot of fantasy owners who expected him to play like a first or second round caliber player last season. But there’s a silver lining here, he’s now playing on a legitimate contender and should be a top offensive option for a Knicks team that needed to pair another scoring threat with Jalen Brunson. You have nothing to lose drafting Mikal this low.
Herro isn’t a world beater, but he’s still capable of being a 20/5/5 guy for your fantasy team, and he can hit a lot of threes. Enough said.
Speaking of 20/5/5, that’s a club Devin Vassell could join next season, as he continues to get better every year. Oh, and don’t sleep on the low turnover rate either. Just a heads up: he might miss some time at the start of the season after reportedly undergoing foot surgery recently.
If you’re looking to boost your rebounding. efficiency and blocks, Clax is your guy. Just make sure to be cautious about his free-throws.
You probably wouldn’t believe me if I told you MPJ only missed one regular season game last season, but it’s a true story! He’s a good safe pick in this range if he can stay healthy as he can contribute well enough in several categories. In a perfect world, he gets his ppg average up to around 20 next season.
IQ seized his opportunity to be a lead guard in Toronto and cashed in with a big contract extension. I don’t see him taking things for granted since he’s been in the gym every day since. He averaged close to 18/7/5 (while keeping turnovers low) as a Raptor last year, and that could be his floor next season.
D’Lo may not be the most liked guy in LA, but there isn’t much to complain about as far as his fantasy production goes, assuming your expectations are in check. He’s generally a good source of points, assists, and threes.
Spicy P seems to be enjoying his new home now that he’s landed in Indiana. He’s proven to be a seamless fit for the Pacers offense, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. I like the points and rebounds and field goal percentage categories here, but know that the lack of production in other categories prevents him from being an elite fantasy player.
CJ had a very good fantasy season relative to expectations last year, closing the season at 35th overall in player rankings. I still think he’ll be a valuable asset because he’s a sniper, but it’s hard to see him coming close to 35th again now that DeJounte Murray is on his team. There are too many players that need to eat in New Orleans (figuratively speaking, not literally Zion), and CJ’s overall numbers are likely to take a hit.
JB is a great basketball player but a not-so-great fantasy player because of his inconsistencies at the free-throw line. He’s a career 72% from the charity stripe now, so it isn’t realistic to expect a huge turnaround in that area next season. That being said, if you’re punting free throws, he can be a solid asset.
Brad Beal is a talented hooper and not many people will deny that. His only issue is being able to stay on the court. Beal is more than capable of being a 20-5-5 guy next season, especially since he’s playing alongside two other superstars who will provide him plenty of space. Just know that he’s probably going to miss a chunk of games.
Duren could be in for a monster year as he has all the tools to become an impact player in Detroit. I like the fact that he got significantly better at the free-throw line in his second season, so if you’re punting threes or already rich in threes (don’t expect him to become a stretch-five any time soon), consider taking him earlier since he’ll probably score more and be a huge plus in terms of rebounds and overall efficiency.
Cam comes in at number 74 but has the potential to finish the season in the top 50 if he can improve in any area that isn’t scoring. If scoring matters to you, Cam will give you that in spades. He should be able to crack the 24 ppg mark this coming season.
Zach had no choice but to stay in Chi-town because other teams wanted no part of his contract. Don’t expect him to play 82 games next season, but do expect him to average around 20 ppg and give you decent production in terms of rebounds, assists and three-pointers.
