Fantasy Basketball H2H Categories Draft Guide – Late Rounders

121. Dwight Powell

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.178 (114)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.092 (112)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
10.70	0.40	6.28	1.44	0.94	0.65	0.575	6.86	0.760	3.18	0.94

Season Outlook

Dwight Powell is pencilled in as the starter in Dallas as they shift KP to the 4 to protect him from Injury. This is great news. There is great value in Powell as a late round, clean big man. He is an all-around solid option albeit slightly injury prone and lacking impactful blocks. His Blocks have fluctuated significantly over the years between 1.1 and .7 per 36 so if we get more like the 1.1 and less like the .7 we might be onto a winner here.

Reason to draft: Clean late round big man with upside.

122. Will Barton

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.170 (110)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.049 (158)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
15.20	2.01	5.50	3.67	0.92	0.55	0.429	13.29	0.775	2.29	1.83

Season Outlook

Will the Thrill looks to be a solid pickup this year at the back end of round 10 or round 11. He will definitely get a larger role this year and we have seen him such roles in the past making this projection reasonably reliable

Reason to draft: Bit of everything, out of position rebounds with 2 3s and a steal

123. Terence Ross

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.199 (124)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.056 (119)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
15.06	2.48	3.36	1.68	0.99	0.42	0.413	12.76	0.865	2.37	1.22

Season Outlook

Whilst Terrence Ross will continue to come off the bench this year we are still going to see him in a prominent 6th man role for the Magic. Minutes will be lower this year as Orlando leans into its rebuild but numbers will only suffer slightly.

Reason to draft: I like him as a 3s and a steal guy in drafts, especially if you have a strong FG%.

124. Jordan Poole

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.216 (133)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.051 (120)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
17.68	2.86	2.64	2.88	0.74	0.23	0.427	14.00	0.855	3.34	1.56

Season Outlook

This is a guy I have been high on since the back end of last season and he showed us all why he should be on draft boards this year in the preseason opener. His per-36 numbers were off the chart as a late round scorer. He is not afraid to shoot it from deep and has clearly been working on mimicking some of Steph Curry’s off ball movement to get himself open off the ball (watch preseason highlights and tell me you can’t see him attempting very similar running patterns off ball). I’m very high on him – could average 20ppg with 3.5 – 4 triples before Klay returns and not drop off too much after that point.

Reason to draft: Certified Flamethrower – could average 4 triples per game this year.

125. Nicolas Batum

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.166 (108)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.005 (140)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
8.91	1.63	5.17	2.92	1.00	0.58	0.454	7.08	0.855	1.00	1.25

Season Outlook

Batum took a step back towards the Batum of old last season minus the scoring and makes for a nice, versatile fit in punt points builds or teams who have loaded up on points and want some versatility late in their draft.

Reason to draft: Clean do it all line perfect for punt points or teams with elite scoring

126. Tyrese Maxey

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.186 (118)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.002 (142)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
15.64	1.48	3.22	3.71	0.81	0.40	0.462	13.29	0.865	2.18	1.29

Season Outlook

With Simmons out of Philly Tyrese Maxey should have a small window to craft out a decent role for himself in Philly. He will be up over 30 mins in the short term, after Ben is traded that may drop a little, how much depends on how well he plays.

Reason to draft: There’s great scoring upside here, he’s an efficient, low turnover guy, the key will be can he dish out assists at a greater rate than I predict above. That would really unlock his value.

127. Jordan Clarkson

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.220 (134)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.034 (127)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
18.92	3.15	3.45	2.33	0.75	0.15	0.427	16.13	0.855	2.33	1.65

Season Outlook

Clarkson broke out last year in the perfect role. Instant offense off the bench for a defense first Utah roster that needed some life. Clarkson provided it in spades and I can’t see anything changing this year.

Reason to draft: The more proven version of Jordan Poole albeit with limited upside and a role that won’t change from last year.

128. Thaddeus Young

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.071 (84)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.235 (83)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
11.20	0.28	6.54	4.31	1.46	0.43	0.530	9.47	0.605	1.46	1.64

Season Outlook

Strong Caveat on this ranking is that A) he actually plays and isn’t sidelined by the Spurs until they can trade him or cut him and B) he ends up on a team that sees him as a starter. With all of this unknown it would be hard to draft him at all but if you’re in a league where you set lineups weekly and have a bench I wouldn’t hesitate to take a flyer on him.

Reason to draft: I’ve dropped a few of his numbers across the board as I don’t think he will be as good as he was in Chicago. That said any team that trades for him or picks him up will likely be viewing him in some sort of similar role.

129. Tim Hardaway Jr.

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.244 (137)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.034 (128)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
17.07	3.03	3.42	2.08	0.58	0.12	0.439	13.25	0.825	2.92	1.08

Season Outlook

Tim Hardaway is the 3rd option for Dallas and I think will be slightly better than he was last year. He is a great scorer and 3 point shooter. The key for him would be to get to the line more or switch on defensively like he did in his second stint in New York (where he averaged a steal a game)

Reason to draft: You need scoring and 3s past the 10th round (Punt FT builds looking at you)

130. Jae’Sean Tate

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.178 (113)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.000 (143)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
11.66	0.88	5.50	2.58	1.25	0.50	0.507	9.17	0.689	2.17	1.42

Season Outlook

The glue guy for a new-look Rockets team. I expect him to play a bit with the starters, a bit with the bench and pretty much all up and down the lineup as a 3, 4 and maybe even an undersized 5 at times.

Reason to draft: Does a bit of everything in particularly steals, minutes will be the key here and hopefully he has improved his shooting (3s and FT%).

131. Ricky Rubio

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.217 (134)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.026 (129)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
11.34	1.11	3.38	6.23	1.35	0.15	0.404	9.45	0.865	3.00	2.25

Season Outlook

He’s being completely slept on here in drafts. Cleveland brought him in to mentor Garland but that means he will play alongside him and show him first hand how things work. Not to mention Cleveland does not have wings. They have an undersized 2 in Sexton, Isaac Okoro who’s just really average and then Cedi Osman who’s not even average. There will definitely be 3 guard lineups in Cleveland where the Mobley and Allen combo are tasked with mopping up.

Reason to draft: Same reason you draft TJ McConnell 2 rounds earlier. Elite assists and steals. I have projected 27 minutes but it could be higher.

132. Duncan Robinson

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.257 (144)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.038 (125)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
12.96	3.50	3.33	1.67	0.50	0.25	0.448	9.58	0.875	1.00	1.00

Season Outlook

Another flamethrower late. 3s is a category that has specialists almost like no other category. I am a huge fan of not paying too much attention to my 3s early in drafts and then just taking sniper after sniper late and ending up top 4 in the category. Robinson should get even more looks with Lowry in town – he’s not as efficient as Joe Harris but could hit 4 triples a game this year.

Reason to draft: Triples.

133. Wendell Carter Jr.

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.235 (138)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.025 (130)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
13.44	0.41	8.63	1.69	0.68	0.79	0.504	10.35	0.735	3.53	1.50

Season Outlook

I have done a complete 180 on WCJ. I was so hyped when I got him around pick 100 in multiple early draft leagues only to reflect on his situation and ability. He’s really a 2 category player. He’s not a shot blocker, he doesn’t shoot 3s, he doesn’t provide assists or steals. He’s not great from the field for his position nor his good from the stripe. So we need about 30 minutes a night or more for him to really hit that top 100 mark. But realistically watching him for the Magic in preseason and rewatching some of the tape from last year he just isn’t the 5 they need. He’s a good rebounder and a solid defender but he isn’t a true 5 – he’s more of a 4.5 that can’t shoot which makes him kind of redundant. Still he’s probably (maybe not) a better real life player than Mamba at this point in time, at least to start the year so it’s his job to lose but I’m no longer optimistic

Reason to draft: Late boards that won’t hurt you anywhere

134. Matisse Thybulle

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.206 (116)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.224 (87)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
5.46	1.05	1.96	1.22	1.71	0.98	0.422	4.89	0.565	0.49	0.73

Season Outlook

The guard version of Nerlens Noel, Thybulle has situational value as an elite defensive producer in teams that can afford to forgo scoring at this point in the draft. I am less high on Thybulle than Noel but I think he showed a lot of promise as a 3 point shooter in the Olympics with Australia who trust him to shoot the ball. He only played 20 minutes per game last year but I expect this to rise, I have projected him at 22 minutes but if this is 24 or 26 then he is real value here in drafts. Thybulle is less viable in other builds due to only really contributing in 2 categories rather than Noels 3.

Reason to draft: Specialist steals for punt points builds.

135. Reggie Jackson

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.248 (141)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.013 (138)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
18.27	2.15	3.01	5.60	0.78	0.13	0.435	15.07	0.850	3.53	2.50

Season Outlook

R-Jax can have a bounce back season as offensive option no.2 for the Clippers this year. His assists and 3s should come back enough and I think we see Detroit numbers for a decent stretch this year unless other options on the team step up.

Reason to draft: Points and assists with 3s and very good FT impact.

136. Spencer Dinwiddie

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.286 (152)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.026 (152)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
19.52	2.09	3.30	6.23	0.73	0.37	0.419	15.58	0.795	5.50	2.75

Season Outlook

I had to double and triple check the numbers as to why Dinwiddie ranks so low compared to RJax. He seems to out pace him but this one comes down to FT%. Dinwiddie actually provides very minimal impact there despite getting to the line a lot – if this number was to go up slightly – say to 81% or 82%, then Dinwiddie would jump about a round or two in value. He’s overall less efficient than RJax and also gathers his assists with a higher turnover component.

Reason to draft: Points and assists with 3s

137. Dillon Brooks

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.270 (147)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.017 (134)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
18.27	2.18	3.33	2.40	1.07	0.40	0.412	16.44	0.815	3.11	1.87

Season Outlook

Memphis’ no.2, a scoring specialist best suited to punt FG builds (or teams strong in fg%), Brooks provides a couple of 3s and a steal to go with his great scoring. The TOs are reasonably high considering he doesn’t give us assists.

Reason to draft: Need points with some 3s and a steal.

138. Eric Bledsoe

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.183 (119)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.046 (158)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
14.43	1.53	4.11	4.83	1.29	0.40	0.442	11.76	0.760	3.30	2.26

Season Outlook

A much slept on player. I get he was bad last year but players have down years. Especially when changing systems. He’s always been a fairly consistent per minute contributor across the board and the Clippers need that version of him around 30 minutes a night. He will stagger his time between starting at the 2 and helping to facilitate the bench unit and I think there is some value here.

Reason to draft: Need a steal heavy point guard and can handle the iffy %s.

139. Danilo Gallinari

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.222 (136)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.080 (112)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
14.36	2.16	4.17	1.53	0.53	0.13	0.438	10.00	0.924	3.73	0.93

Season Outlook

Another guy I think we are sleeping on is Danilo Gallinari. Yeah okay he comes off the bench now. He will be better than last year and even if he isn’t he is healthy for the time being so should play slightly more minutes.

Reason to draft: Top draw ft impact with some scoring and 3s chipped in.

140. Daniel Theis

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.208 (130)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.043 (122)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
10.10	0.79	6.25	1.74	0.63	1.04	0.535	7.53	0.720	1.74	0.97

Season Outlook

He’s not a star, but he will start for the Rockets and play mid 20 minutes per game on his way to definitely beating this ranking in actual value. I like him in Houston a little bit more than Boston and I am not overly concerned about Sengun for now, at least not before the All Star Break.

Reason to draft: An all around big man who can just do a little bit of everything and not hurt you anywhere.

141. Malik Beasley

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.214 (134)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.007 (141)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
16.52	2.86	3.71	1.93	0.81	0.16	0.444	13.69	0.840	1.77	1.37

Season Outlook

Another scoring and 3s guy with not much else. He’s going to be in a 6th man role this year and I don’t really love it for him overall. There are a lot of players similar to him in this range that have less question marks.

Reason to draft: 3s and points on low turnovers.

142. De’Anthony Melton

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.210 (131)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.007 (141)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
9.87	1.66	3.79	3.06	1.34	0.49	0.417	8.25	0.780	1.71	1.47

Season Outlook

Melton is like the Robert Williams of guards this year. He has so much potential on a per minute basis (2 steals and nearly a block with 2.5 triples per 36) but he’s had a tough time getting the minutes. They moved Grayson Allen on and so there are more minutes available for Melton this year. The above is projected on 22 mins a night – if that number is 25mpg he’s top 100.

Reason to draft: Steals specialist with huge upside.

143. Jeremy Lamb

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.197 (123)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.023 (149)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
11.27	1.27	3.99	1.81	1.08	0.45	0.445	9.03	0.885	2.22	0.90

Season Outlook

Quietly flying under the radar for a banged up Indiana team. He is a great source of steals and free throw impact late in drafts and should get genuine minutes while Indiana are banged up. The players ahead of him in the depth chart are all incredibly injury prone so there’s a good chance he spends most of the year in a mid to high 20 mins per game role.

Reason to draft: Steals and above average boards on a clean line.

144. Monte Morris

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.245 (140)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.017 (135)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
11.64	1.23	2.49	4.12	0.93	0.23	0.477	9.72	0.815	1.40	0.78

Season Outlook

He could very well be the starter for the Nuggets this year. He’s not someone who does anything really really well. But he doesn’t hurt you anywhere and gives you above average FG% for the point guard spot. He’s also an excellent source of assists when factoring in A/TO ratio (~5:1)

Reason to draft: A/TO ratio with clean line

145. Thomas Bryant

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.118 (97)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.229 (87)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
12.42	0.68	7.00	1.53	0.47	1.00	0.593	8.40	0.755	2.33	1.00

Season Outlook

Injured until mid December at this stage, Bryant is worth a stash if you have an IL spot free and need a big. Problem is Gafford is a decent player, if he plays well he’s under contract for the next 2 years and on a very favourable contract. Bryant however is out of contract at the end of the season and far more expensive than Gafford. They may opt to go all in on Gafford and Bryant is left with the scraps before he’s released at the end of the season.

Reason to draft: Big man upside assuming you can stash him.

146. Kelly Oubre Jr.

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.203 (128)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.045 (156)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
14.35	1.49	4.95	1.20	1.05	0.68	0.446	11.63	0.780	3.19	1.28

Season Outlook

A guy I was high on going into last year who burnt me in multiple leagues. He simply wasn’t as good as I thought he would be. He’s a better fit in Charlotte but what is the role? He is in a crowded part of the roster and I think he’s going to struggle to crack the 30mpg role he needs to be more of a ~top 100 guy.

Reason to draft: A solid wing, boards, steals, blocks with solid scoring and 3s.

147. Bobby Portis

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.207 (130)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.037 (154)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
12.01	1.04	7.67	1.50	0.80	0.37	0.487	10.47	0.721	1.08	0.87

Season Outlook

I am someone who’s reasonably high on Portis this year. I think he slowly takes minutes off Lopez this year and whilst he doesn’t have anywhere near the same fantasy game as Lopez he can still hoop. He won’t shoot 47% from 3 like he did last year – probably more like 38% this year, but the rest of his line should hold, and on more minutes.

Reason to draft: Late round boards with a 3 and nearly a steal

148. Montrezl Harrell

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.330 (170)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.040 (124)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
14.18	0.02	5.56	1.34	0.61	0.98	0.603	9.47	0.665	4.13	1.22

Season Outlook

On the low side in terms of ranking Harrell – he could be better than this, it just comes down to minutes between him and Gafford. I currently think it’ll be 26-22 Gafford but if it’s more like 25-23 or 24-24 this is a steal.

Reason to draft: Late punt FT big man with upside if he can earn more minutes.

149. RJ Barrett

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.272 (148)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.080 (163)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
17.81	1.97	6.00	3.10	1.00	0.35	0.427	14.75	0.725	4.50	2.00

Season Outlook

Like most players with this kind of triple negative line (FG%, FT%, TOs) I think they suit the punt FT builds the most. I don’t love Barrett but he will play bigger minutes this year than last and should be solid if you can stomach his drawbacks.

Reason to draft: Punt FT looking for solid wing player late in the draft

150. Seth Curry

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.275 (149)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.001 (146)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
12.99	2.26	2.50	2.42	0.89	0.16	0.472	9.99	0.850	1.53	1.29

Season Outlook

A 3 point specialist who I think has a chance to jump up the board if he can play as well as he has in stretches over his career. He will be key for Philly this year, they’ll need him to shoot and hit his 3s at a high rate so we may see him take more than I’m projecting.

Reason to draft: 3s without hurting %s

151. Donte Divincenzo

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.239 (140)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.045 (157)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
10.20	1.71	5.42	2.82	1.16	0.29	0.438	8.67	0.725	1.23	1.44

Season Outlook

About 3 weeks ago I was super high on Donte. Like fringe top 100 high. He has great steal potential and above average rebounds for his position too. Throw in decent 3 point shooting and we have something. Unfortunately he’s injured to start the year and if you can’t bench or stash him it may actually be better to just leave him on the wire.

Reason to draft: Boards and steals from SG with a trickle of points, 3s and assists.

152. Serge Ibaka

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.330 (171)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.037 (126)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
12.31	0.91	6.54	1.04	0.31	0.98	0.515	9.75	0.765	1.77	1.34

Season Outlook

Another player I was super high on a few weeks ago was Serge Ibaka. Before we heard he was still ailing from his back surgery and not ready for contact. I think there is immense value in the last round of drafts if you are in position to be patient. I think December onwards Ibaka will play more minutes than Zubac and be a borderline top 100 guy. He’s especially good in punt assist/steal builds.

Reason to draft: A balanced big man who will be top 80 in punt assist/steals builds post December.

153. Davis Bertans

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.285 (153)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.025 (149)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
12.19	3.02	3.47	1.18	0.56	0.35	0.421	8.89	0.865	1.94	0.76

Season Outlook

Only a year or two ago this guy was right there in fringe top 100 conversations. He had an insane shooting year that year. Was a bit down last year by his own numbers and I think we will get a mini resurgence on a per minute basis – however less minutes leaves him in roughly the same spot.

Reason to draft: Out of position elite 3s.

154. Maxi Kleber

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.315 (166)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): 0.023 (133)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
8.13	1.23	4.93	1.07	0.47	1.07	0.466	6.33	0.835	1.20	0.61

Season Outlook

Kleber had a down year last year and I think can bounce back. His blocks dried up (0.9 per 36, down from a 1.6 average in the previous 3 years). I think that comes back this year along with his 2P% which was ~60% for his first 3 seasons in the league and declined to just 46% last year. Porzingis is playing the 4 this year to protect his health, something which will open up more center minutes for Kleber and that is great for his value.

Reason to draft: Late blocks specialist with a triple

155. Josh Giddey

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.341 (173)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.169 (203)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
14.36	1.58	4.84	4.57	0.99	0.54	0.416	13.18	0.725	2.51	2.42

Season Outlook

Had a fantastic start to his preseason that has everyone hyped for what this kid from Australia can do. I’m far less excited than most. My projections for rookies are the least accurate by far. There’s far more stabbing in the dark and looking at how comparable players have faired when they came into the NBA. That said, his %s don’t project well and he, as all rookies are, will be quite heavy on turnovers. Now in builds that can stomach the triple threat of bad efficiency, I am okay with this as a last rounder to see what he can do, maybe he’s 2% better in each % and 20% lighter on in turnovers and cracks fringe top 100 value. I just don’t see it.

Reason to draft: Rookie with potential, game time and job security

156. Jalen Suggs

9 Cat Value (Rank): -0.364 (183)

H2H (Top 7 Cat) Value (Rank): -0.145 (198)

Projected Line:

PTS	3s	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	fg%	FGA	ft%	FTA	TO
16.23	1.82	3.59	4.54	1.08	0.26	0.421	14.06	0.780	3.31	2.77

Season Outlook

Seems to have the keys to the starting PG role in Orlando over Cole Anthony and so I don’t mind his value here. I don’t think he has a particularly fantasy friendly game – he could really blow up your FG% and will have a below average A/TO ratio. But will provide a trickle of 3s and a steal with decent assists.

Reason to draft: Rookie with potential, game time and job security