But from a fantasy standpoint, he saw every single one of his major statistics drop, (pts, reb, ast, stls, and blks) after joining the Nuggets. From elite 3pt range for his size to multiple blocks in less than 20 minutes, Bol could finally break through into the rotation this year and have an immediate fantasy impact.Īaron Gordon – There is no doubt Gordon fits the needs of Denver as a perimeter defender, whose big body can also guard bigger guys down low. But his upside even in limited minutes is huge. I’m certainly not advocating for anything other than a last-pick flyer on a guy who could very well not play a minute.
Entering the new season, this is the year he could become a top 25-40 fantasy option.īol Bol – He’s listed at fourth on the depth chart at center, but the 7’2 Bol could see an uptick in run at both the 4 & 5 this year. He’s already shown he’s an elite shooter, in fact, 7th in TS% in the league in 20-21. With his length and athleticism, just given natural progression and closer to 36 minutes a game he should be a near 20-10 candidate with a steal and a block a contest. The bouncy 6’11 forward was pivotal in the success of the team, and fantasy owners reaped the benefits of a 54% shooter who hit nearly three, 3s a game. – The young Seattle product showed why he was such a bargain at 14 in the 2018 draft. With Murray out for a good portion of the season, his distribution numbers could see an uptick over last year. Nikola Jokic – A top-3 (minimum) talent in any format, nearly hit the 30 ppg mark last year, but saw diminishing returns on assists down to 6 a game. Jamal Murray likely won’t be back until potentially the new year, leaving some opportunities for others to step into the crowded rotation. The Nuggets are loaded with talent across the board, and should again be in contention in the west. It could be a year where only one, the aforementioned Gobert, is even rosterable from the season’s get-go. With the addition of Hassan Whiteside, Rudy Gay, and Eric Paschall the already muddy rotations in the Utah front-court get even more complicated. That by itself makes him a risky pick, add a seasoned vet like Rudy Gay into the mix in Utah and Bogdanovic could see diminishing minutes and returns.
His FT% can cost you in a categories league as well, and making sure he fits with your overall roster strategy is important when drafting Gobert.īojan Bogdanovic – The Croatian forward is already 3pt field goal and FT% dependent to be rostered across most formats.
That being said, his scoring numbers are becoming more inconsistent, to the point where you wonder if he may end up in Draymond Green territory, an offensive liability. Rudy Gobert – The 29-year-old center is clearly a rebounding and blocking machine, and the 20/21 season was no different. It’s hard to believe he’s just entering his fifth year as a pro. Likely forgotten by many, the Jazz boasted the best record in the league last year, and have made some key offseason additions to build on their success.ĭonovan Mitchell – A top-25 fantasy performer, likely with room to improve in percentages, three-point numbers, and potentially in defensive statistics. Ready to get your fantasy basketball season started? Jump into one of our Best Ball or Class Draft leagues and get on the fantasy court! While the ascendency of Utah and Denver to the top of the west, and the uncertainty of a new coaching staff in Portland highlights what could be the league’s most intriguing storylines. Beyond the stars, unsettled rosters in Oklahoma City and Minnesota offer pressing rotation questions. This collection of teams boasts potentially three top-ten fantasy players in Damian Lillard, Karl-Anthony Towns, and reigning MVP and resident soft body Serbian, Nikola Jokic. In this installation, the focus will shift to the upper left and the Northwest division. Over the ensuing weeks, we will be highlighting the studs, duds, and potential breakout candidates across the NBA’s fantasy landscape. Here at Fantrax, we’re busy filling our thermoses with coffee, cracking our knuckles, and ramping up the content. We’re less than a month away from the tip of a new NBA (regular) season.