Russell Westbrook has volunteered to come off the bench in hopes of improving the chemistry of the starting lineup, and his fantasy as he and James Harden will see less time on the court in games. It was thought that the value could increase or remain stable. It’s the same time. While that may ultimately be true, there is another player on the Clippers’ reserves who could benefit from this change. Norman PowellHe is enrolled in 36% of Yahoo League games and has reached double figures in scoring in six of the seven games the Clippers have played since adding Harden to the rotation.
In Monday’s win over the Spurs, Powell had 19 points, five rebounds, two steals, one block and two 3-pointers in 30 minutes. Powell’s in-season fantasy value isn’t all that great, ranking outside the top 150 in cat value at nine per game. But his ability to score a ton of points adds to his appeal, especially since he’ll be sharing the floor with a true point guard. The Clippers have three more games in Week 5, starting with Wednesday’s rematch with the Spurs in San Antonio, so even if they don’t roll the dice on Monday, it’s a good time to roll the dice on Powell. Dew.
Daniel Theis (1%) Although they were ranked lower in the standings, they achieved the victory with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 3-point shot in 22 minutes. Starter Ivica Zubac is believed to be at his best when he doesn’t consistently play more than 30 minutes per game, so Theis will be available for free while the Clippers await the return of Mason Plumlee (knee). There’s probably room for him to be in the rotation. At the very least, keep an eye on Theis for the next few games.
Take a look at some more top picks from Monday’s slate.
Dario Saric (27%)
Saric came off the bench in Monday’s win over the Rockets, but was part of the closing lineup along with starter Kevon Looney. Saric, who ranked outside the top 100 in per-game performance last week, had 18 points (5-of-10 FG, 5-of-6 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 goal. Recorded. He had a block and three 3-pointers in 26 minutes. He may not be the defender or screener that Looney is, but Saric remains valuable while the Warriors play without the suspended Draymond Green. Green has two games left on his suspension, which matches the number of games Golden State has left in Week 5. It won’t be easy against the Suns or Spurs, but Saric is worth keeping an eye on in deeper leagues.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (18%)
The first-round pick out of UCLA has been heralded as a player who can contribute right away to contenders during the pre-draft process and has shown so far that he is ready. Jaquez, who ranks outside the top 150 with 9 catches per game according to Basketball Monster, had 19 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 3 rebounds in 33 minutes against the Bulls on Monday. He made three 3-point shots and won the game. He has played 27 or higher for five consecutive years, but ranks just outside the top 100 in 9-cat value over the past two weeks. Jaquez probably won’t be going anywhere anytime soon, especially with Tyler Herro (ankle) still out. The Heat will also play three more games in Week 5, finishing with back-to-back games in New York against the Knicks (Friday) and Nets (Saturday).
Marvin Bagley III (15%)
After keeping him off the bench for two games against Detroit, Pistons manager Monty Williams decided to reinstate Bagley to the starting lineup on Tuesday. Detroit’s losing streak has now reached 11 games, but MBIII played well in the team’s narrow loss to the Nuggets. He played 26 minutes and recorded 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist. Meanwhile, Kevin Knox II, the player who replaced Bagley in the lineup in the losses to the Cavaliers and Raptors, was DNP-CD (which had a lot to do with the return of Isaiah Livers).
The bad news for managers who might have considered Bagley is that Week 5 is a two-game week for Detroit, which faces the Pacers on Friday. There’s not much to be gained by streaming him after Monday’s game, and with Jalen Duren (ankle) now playing 3-on-3, Bagley’s value could soon take another hit. There is.
Peyton Pritchard (3%)
With Derrick White and Al Horford missing Boston’s second game of the back-to-back, here’s what you can expect. sam houser (24% of the roster) would be a trending pickup, especially after scoring 15 points and hitting five 3-pointers at Memphis on Sunday. White’s absence will ultimately make Pritchard the better option, and he had a very good first half in Charlotte. Pritchard made 6 of 8 from the field and scored 16 points in the first half with one rebound, two steals and four 3-pointers.
Although his production slowed down significantly after halftime, when the Celtics lost 121-118 in overtime, Pritchard was already thriving for the few people who thought he would come for him. He went 1-of-9 from the field for Hauser, recording three points, one rebound, one assist and one 3-pointer. Boston has three more games in Week 5, but there are no back-to-backs, and with White and Horford returning, there’s little to be gained by streaming Pritchard and Hauser.
nickel alexander walker (1%)
Alexander Walker wasn’t a player worth targeting before Monday’s game, but that changed during the Timberwolves’ win over the Knicks. Alexander Walker was given extra time because starter Jaden McDaniels sprained his ankle in the first quarter and did not return. He played 33 minutes and recorded 11 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three 3-pointers.
Minnesota is one of the teams with three more games on the schedule for Week 5, and it may be difficult for McDaniels to avoid missing too many games. If he sits, Alexander Walker will take his place in the starting lineup, so even before the Timberwolves reveal how much time McDaniels could miss, it’s worth considering him in deep leagues. be.