Milwaukee's Khris Middleton He has averaged 15.0 points, 7.0 assists, and 6.5 rebounds over the past six games.
The dream postseason has arrived, giving us a very favorable scoring period in terms of schedule. Almost every team in the league plays in his four-game week, giving him the biggest inventory of the season in that regard. There are also plenty of teams still competing for postseason spots, and teams that aren't contenders are also locking out veterans, providing valuable opportunities for players with low roster/starting percentages.
Each week, we aim to highlight a pair of potential starters on your fantasy roster that could be the tougher calls for that week. We usually focus on players with a starting or roster percentage of his 50%. Below Yahoo league. Also, to maximize production opportunities, he typically focuses on players with four game weeks.
Similarly, we'll spotlight one sit candidate at each position who wouldn't normally be considered for a spot on the bench, often focusing on players who won't see much game time next week.
Teams playing 4 games: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards
Teams playing 3 games: Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz
Without further ado, let's take a look at some of the tougher starting/seating decisions for Week 24.
guard
Starter: Vasilije Micic, Hornets
Roster rate 32%
Mitch has solidified his position after being productive over the last three games, averaging 10.3 points, 11.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.7 steals. The first-year NBA guard continues to struggle with his shot, but with LaMelo Ball ruled out for the remainder of the game with an ankle injury and Micic firmly in control of the starting point guard job, he has It's certainly worth considering. Another four-game week continues for Charlotte.
start: Dalano Banton, Trail Blazers
Roster rate 44%
Banton has been in a bench role over the past seven games, despite having some productive starting duty in several contests prior to that period. But the fact that he's on the second unit isn't really a hindrance, with Banton averaging 17.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals in a strong 32 minutes per game during that span. . The Blazers will continue to use young players and preserve players like Jerami Grant (hamstring) and Anfernee Simons (knee), who are expected to miss Portland's four-game starting lineup. There is every incentive to continue. Therefore, Banton should have plenty of performance and opportunities no matter what his abilities are.
Sitting: Jamal Murray, Nuggets
Starting rate 53%
Murray is the first of three players I have in the saddle this week with a sit designation. Murray has suffered a knee injury that will see him miss five consecutive games heading into the new week, making him the first of two players to earn that label primarily due to injury concerns. It is. The Nuggets are still very much in contention for the top seed in the West, but a healthy Murray will obviously be a priority in the postseason. Denver also only has three games left, so adding Murray to the roster at a critical time in the fantasy season could backfire.
forward
start: Khris Middleton (Bucks)
Start rate 37%
It's surprising that Middleton's starting percentage has been this low, and the veteran has ample chance to prove his doubters wrong during a crucial four-game week for the Bucks. It should be. As Milwaukee looks to maintain its current No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, Middleton is averaging 15.0 points per game and shooting 50% from the field in his first six games since returning from an extended injury layoff. He has good results with 7.0 assists and 6.5 rebounds. The ankle injury should play a key role in the Bucks' success. The veteran has furthered his case since his return, averaging 32.2 minutes per game and returning to his usual starting small forward role.
Starter: Rui Hachimura, Lakers
Roster rate 45%
Hachimura is coming off an incredible week in which he averaged 20.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in four games, shooting a whopping 62.0% on 3-point shooting, including 55.6%. He made an encore appearance. The big giant on the floor also achieved three double-doubles during that span, and his average of 12.5 shot attempts in those games was significantly higher than his previous average of 9.5 shot attempts per contest. It was better than that. Both Lakers are fighting for their potential. Hachimura will have another busy week as he moves up from the play-in level to No. 6 and needs to avoid dropping below the No. 10 seed.
Please also consider: DeAndre Hunter, Hawks (Starting rate 41%); trendon watford, nets (listing rate 5%)
Sitting: Desmond Bane, Grizzlies
Starting rate 52%
Bane has already missed one game with back spasms and will miss Monday's game against the Pistons. The Grizzlies have no incentive to force Bane on the floor with him less than fully healthy, especially considering how much time he missed with an ankle injury earlier this season. Despite the positives, he is presented as a risky proposition, especially if he misses three games in a row with a potentially lingering injury.
Center
start: Marvin Bagley III, Wizards
Roster rate 46%
Bagley recently missed nine games with a back injury, but returned and scored in double digits in five consecutive games, averaging 14.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and shooting 69.8% from the field. The veteran big man finished the scoring period with back-to-back double-doubles in a game in which frontcourt mate Richaun Holmes missed a toe injury. The latter will still be available for streaming, as Holmes is likely to miss at least one of next week's four games against Washington and Bagley may have done well enough to retain his starting spot for the time being. This is a powerful material for consideration.
Starter: Trayce Jackson-Davis, Warriors
Starting rate 40%
Jackson-Davis is firmly entrenched at the position, averaging 11.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.7 blocks in 30.7 minutes per game over three games, but is still a starter. Surprisingly, it is still well below 50%. The match he suited up for last week. As this line suggests, rookies can make meaningful contributions in every category, and considering Jackson-Davis' regular playing time, the fact that he's on the second unit behind Draymond Green It's irrelevant. Look for head coach Steve Kerr to continue to be effective as the Warriors also fight to maintain their spot in 10th place in the West.
Please also consider: Brandon Clark, Grizzlies (Roster rate 6%)
Sitting: Brook Lopez, Bucks
Starting rate 53%
Lopez is the only one of the three sit candidates without a play-impacting injury at this point, and he has four opportunities to play this week. However, the big man's numbers simply aren't up to par, as he's posted a modest 10.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks over the past 13 games. This period includes his seven single-digit scoring attempts, and while Lopez continues to shoot efficiently, his shot attempts per game over that period are only 7.1. It remains in the times. There's always the potential for a breakout game, but that's been happening less and less this season, despite star teammates missing minutes.
