Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you're spending time resting and rosterbating. Since there are no games today, let's take a look at your steals of the draft. We are about halfway through week 5, but let's see who's surpassing their draft position on your squads. To qualify a player must have been drafted by you and currently still on your roster. Players are being consider at the round they were drafted vs their current round value (RV).
1. Ballmer's Big Ballers - Keegan Murray (Drafted 9th Rnd, Current 6th RV) The sophomore player from Sacramento is having a great start to his season. There was some speculation if off season acquisition, Chris Duarte, would siphon off some of Keegan's production, but that hasn't been the case. Through 12 games, Keegan is averaging 13.6 pts, 2.2 treys, 6.1 rebs, 1.9 ast, 1.4 steals on 40% fg. Murray is getting a healthy amount of minutes (33.2 mpg) so he should continue to see opportunities to contribute on a high octane offense. Keegan finished last year averaging 12 pts and 4 rebs on 45% fg. I'd expect his scoring to continue to go up as his fg% improves.
2. Suggs Hardened Johnson - Scottie Barnes (Drafted 5th Rnd, Current 1st RV) This was an easy choice as Scottie Barnes has emerged as a top fantasy producer in 9-cat leagues. Patrick Beverly stupidly said there's nobody he'd fear from the Toronto Raptors in a dark alley, well Scottie may be that guy. Barnes is averaging 20 pts, 2 treys, 9 rbs, 5.9 ast, 1.6 stl, 1.4 blks, on 47% fg. This man is almost hitting half of his shots through 14 games with 34 mpg. Turnovers are a slight problem, but easily forgiven when he's contributing across multiple categories. Scottie finished at 9th round value last year, and he appears he will far exceed that value this year.
3. Consider the Knicks - Tobias Harris (Drafted 8th Rnd, Current 4th RV) The 11 year veteran is finding a new surge of production in Philadelphia so far this season. With James Harden exiting Philly, Harris has put up 19.5 pts, 1.2 treys, 6.4 rebs, 2.7 ast, .9 steals on 54% fg and 90%ft. Tobias is playing a very efficient 36.5 mpg. Tobias seems to have figured out his game and his role on the Sixers. Consider the Knicks also has seen nice returns from Shroder and Kelly Oubre Jr, both playing well above their ADP.
4. Smucklebutt - Mark Williams (Drafted 8th Rnd, Current 4th Rv). Big Mark is having a nice season so far through 14 games. Williams is contributing 13.6 pts, 10.4 rebs, 1.4 ast, .9 stl and 1 blk with 67.5% fg. The young center is getting 27 minutes per game and is essentially contributing 1 blk/stl per game. His real value comes from his rebounding and fg%. Williams finished last year with 10th round value, so he's well on his way to outproducing 22/23 season. I wouldn't worry too much about Nick Richard's taking too much of Mark's playing time when he comes back from injury. Mark is the man.
5. IE's Finest - Kyle Kuzma (Drafted 7th Rnd, Current 6th Rv) In this young season, IE's Finest hasn't had a true "steal" of the draft yet. The majority of his guys are playing right at their draft value or slightly below/above. Kuzma is producing 23.7 pts, 2.4 treys, 5.9 rebs, 4.4 ast on 48% fg. The fashionista is continuing his productive play in Washington. The Wizards are a mess, but if Kuzma can continue to produce top 70 value, IE's Finest will be happy. Wendell Carter Jr will be someone to watch exceed their draft position once he returns from injury.
6. Jaspreet's Optimal Team - Jonas Valanciunas (Drafted 9th Rnd, Current 4th RV). The Lithuanian big man has found some consistent production in 25 minutes per game through 15 games this year. Valanciunas is averaging 13.5 pts, .7 treys, 8.9 rebs, 2.5 ast, 1.6 blks on 54% fg. These are great value numbers from the center and should continue. Valanciunas finished last year with 9th round value. Special shoutout to Brook Lopez also outproducing his draft position by 3 rounds.
7. Juevos Bancheros - Tyrese Maxey (Drafted 5th Rnd, Current 1st RV). This is one I would call a super steal of the draft. Juevos Bancheros must have known Harden was on his way out and Maxey was about to flourish alongside Embiid. Maxey is putting up 26 pts, 3.2 treys, 4.7 rebs, 7.1 ast, .8 steal, .7 blk on 46% fg and 90% ft. The University of Kentucky product is having his best season by far of his young career. With Harden gone, Maxey is really showing the type of player he can be. Tyrese finished with 7th round value last year and he should crush that mark.
8. The Math Aint Mathurin - Herbert Jones (Drafted 12th Rnd, Current 2nd RV). Herbert "Under the radar" Jones is having a great season so far. Through 12 games, he's putting up 11.2 pts, 1 trey, 4.3 rebs, 2.9 ast, 2.1 steals, 1.6 blks on 49.4% fg. The Math Aint Mathurin lost confidence in the young player early on, but was ecstatic to get him back from the free agency pool. Once Simons returns to full health, he should also be someone to watch to exceed his average draft position. Hopefully Trey Murphy III doesn't return and spoil Herb's party. Alisa laughed at your team name and instantly knew it was yours.
9. The Two Time - Clint Capela (Drafted 7th Rnd, Current 4th RV) The big man from Atlanta seems to be enjoying life after John Collins depature. Capela is putting up a respectable 10.7 pts, 9.9 rebs, .7 stl, 1.7 blk, 62.7% fg. Clint finds a lot of his value from his blocks, fg% and rebounds. His play style should pair nicely with Claxton once he returns to top form. This team seems like it could benefit from acquiring Nurkic. The Two Time needs his big boys to help him get back into the playoff picture.
10. A Slice Called Quest - Mitchell Robinson (Drafted 9th Rnd, Current 6th RV) The anchor for the Knicks is once again providing elite offensive rebound numbers. Mitch Rob is averaging 6.6 pts, 11.6 rebs, 1.4 stls, 1.2 blks on 57% fg. A Slice Called Quest doesn't need any offensive stats from Robinson, as he focuses on defensive stats. Dealing with a handful of injuries, Slice will be looking to make a push back into contention.
11. RimmyTinTin - Chet Holmgren (Drafted 5th Rnd, Current 1st RV). Mr. Holmgren is finally unleashed after a lost rookie season to injury. Chet is putting up 17.1 pts, 1.5 treys, 8.1 rebs, 2.5 ast, .9 stl, 2.3 blk on 55.7% fg. Chet's unique size and athleticism make him a force on both sides of the ball. He's proven he's not just a college ball player. RimmyTinTin will need his two young guns to lead the way for him Chet and Victor. Go get em young guns.
(Nice friend there Chet)
12. Winning for Harambe - Michael Porter Jr (Drafted 7th Rnd, Current 5th RV). MPJ is having a nice offensive season so far, but don't ask him to pass the ball. Porter is contributing 17.1 pts, 3 treys, 7.8 rebs, 1.3 ast, .5 stls on 47% fg Porter is finding his groove and getting 30 minutes per game for the former champion Nuggets. Winning for Harambe is going to need more production from Zion and Middleton to start getting back in the mix.
Eat a bunch and have a great day, and as always, consider the Knicks
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