Happy new year! The new year started on Monday. So it perfectly coincides with the start of Week 11 of the fantasy season. Eight games were played, including a matinee matchup between the Knicks and Timberwolves. OG Anunoby played 35 minutes in his New York debut and made three 3-pointers from a line of 17/6/1/2. Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett also made their debuts for the Raptors, with Quickley posting 14/6/3/2 lines and Barrett scoring 19 points. But the most memorable performance of the day was Jordan Clarkson, who recorded his first career triple-double. This was also the first regular season triple-double by a Jazz player since Carlos Boozer did it on February 13, 2008. It was a fun start to the year. These players will help give us a head start in 2024.
Jabari Walker – 16%
Walker played 25 minutes Monday and had 10 points and nine rebounds. Deandre Ayton missed his fourth straight game, but Walker provided top-100 value during his absence. Ayton will not accompany the team on the road for six more games. Ayton will most likely rejoin the team before the road trip is over, but Walker will provide great value until he returns. Moses Brown is starting at center, but Walker plays more minutes and provides better value.
Caris LeVert – 43%
Darius Garland has been sidelined for the past few weeks, and was originally scheduled for “a few weeks.” Although LeVert continued to come off the bench, he ended up taking on a greater offensive burden in his absence. On Monday, he tied a season-high with 31 points, and LeVert should be a solid scoring, assisting and 3-point shooting option until Garland returns.
TJ McConnell – 3%
McConnell’s role increased off the bench after Andrew Nembhard left the game early with a sore back. He played 22 minutes and contributed 16 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, and 1 steal. If Nembhard and Bruce Brown remain sidelined in Wednesday’s rematch with the Bucks, McConnell should again play a big role off the bench. Buddy Hield started in place of Nembhard and Brown in the second half, but McConnell should still benefit.
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Ish Smith – 1%
Terry Rozier missed Monday’s game with an illness, and Steve Clifford made it appear as if Smith would miss Tuesday’s game as well. Smith played 29 minutes on Monday and contributed 10 points, three rebounds and four assists.
Bol Bol – 2%
Coach Frank Vogel said before Monday’s game that Bol would be part of the team’s rotation, and he ended up contributing 11 points and nine rebounds in 20 minutes. Kevin Durant was sidelined but is scheduled to return on Wednesday. However, Bol played well and could remain in the rotation. He deserves a shot in a deeper league.
Jaden Hardy – 2%
Hardy started in the second half on Monday after Dante Exum left the game with a right heel contusion. That put Hardy into the game as questionable, but if he remains sidelined Wednesday, Hardy should start in that game. He scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers in 21 minutes Monday.
Patrick Beverley – 2%
With De’Anthony Melton ruled out for Tuesday’s game, Beverley seems like a logical choice to fill the hole in the starting unit. He’s not a great fantasy option, but he should play a big role, and he only has six games on Tuesday.