BASKETBALL DRAFT GRADES 2022-23 SEASON

UPSYDE SPORTS PRESENTS:

COMPREHENSIVE DRAFT GRADES AND POWER RANKINGS:

In this draft, we had a Snake draft with the order going as follows:

1. J-Mart
2. Greek Super Jew
3. Dallas Basketball Team
4. Maassacre
5. Frank the Tank
6. The Rookie
7. Black and Nhan
8. Dark Brandon
9. Pippen on 40
10. Triple D Outlaws
11. Italian Mob
12. Dem Injury Boyz

During this evaluation I am giving letter grades with GPA-style valuation. The purpose of this is to go through the entire draft evaluating each pick, and then sorting them out to figure out whose team is the best.

A+ = 5
A = 4.66
A- = 4.33
B+ = 4.00
B = 3.66
B- = 3.33
C+ = 3.00
C = 2.66
C- = 2.33
D+ = 2.00
D = 1.66
D- = 1.33
F = 1.00

Here are the Week 1 Power Rankings based off of this method. The full breakdown and comprehensive analysis of the draft will be directly after the power rankings. This method may not be the best, but I will have a Week 2 follow up to rankings to see if this is a viable method going forward:

12. TRIPLE D OUTLAWS: 3.38/5 (B-) - All of the teams using this method are pretty close. Nobody exceeded a 4.0 because you have to take risks in the draft and go after some high yield flyers. His draft might have taken too many chances, which is why I have him here. Guys like Caruso, Green, and McGee are all at or below replacement level. I'm concerned about the upside of several of his players like Mikal Bridges and Jordan Clarkson based on where he drafted them. My favorite picks of his were Ingram when he slid to the 6th round and I think Jarrett Allen gives him an elite, stable center option in the 4th round. One of the more polarizing players in this league, he will look to try to return to his glory days.

11. DARK BRANDON: 3.54/5 (B-/B) - He was actually statistically identical to the team ranked 10th, but I feel like the players he missed on were earlier in the draft, which I did not weight. Trae is not the best option to build your team around, especially with the addition of a high-usage 2-guard, but he drafted Sabonis right after to balance out his early line-up. His best pick was Jaylen Brown in the 4th round, as he looks to exceed his ADP once again. He had several average picks that I just did not think had a high enough ceiling - guys like Hield, Bey, Zubac, Pat Williams, and Fournier. They're all decent rosterable player, but none of them screen breakout candidates or anything like that. His team has a solid floor, but his lack of upside really concerns me if he makes playoffs.

10. THE ROOKIE: 3.54/5 (B-/B) - For a first time draft, this isn't that bad. Injury risk is very real on this team. Steph, PG13, and Jalen Green are his best picks. I liked all of them where they got drafted and think all of them have tremendous upside. He had some questionable picks like Turner in the third round and Harrison Barnes in the 7th round, but that is mistakes you expect from a rookie. The later rounds he actually had mostly good picks, but I hate the DFS pick. DFS is an okay roster player for now, but he's likely the first cut candidate if there is an injury on the early part of the season. These three teams don't scream playoff team yet, but I've seen weirder things happen.

9. TEAM J-MART: 3.57/5 (B) - This was not his best draft. For one, he basically has the entire Toronto roster on his team. His best pick was Jokic, a player who can single handedly change the outlook of your week. The early part of his draft went very well despite the Toronto debacle. They will potentially cannibalize each other, but I like some of the following picks. I've always been a fan of SGA and I really like his Jordan Poole pick. The middle part of his draft was underwhelming. Guys like Vassell, Poku, Tre Jones, and Rui all seem like desperate upside picks. They were probably drafted too early but he had a back-to-back pick so he was forced in many cases to reach for players I don't think he necessarily wanted where he drafted them. Cedi was a trash pick and already dropped. I still expect him to make playoffs, but he needs some of his late picks to do better than I think they well if he wants to compete.

8. ITALIAN MOB: 3.69/5 (B) - His team was almost exactly the same score as 7th, but was just slightly edged out. I like his first 4 picks a lot. Dame and LeBron is a great scoring combo, Ayton has a ton of upside as he wants redemption after being benched, and Cade is one of my breakout candidates this season. Giddey was a fantastic pick, but I felt Banchero was drafted a bit too early. Orlando has a lot of big men on their roster, so I think he could've been had a little later in the draft. My least favorite pick in the draft was Aaron Gordon. I think with Denver fully healthy, he has capped offensive potential and his defense is not elite enough to draft him just on that. Overall, this is a fringe playoff team with some considerable upside. This team might sneak up the rankings in coming weeks.

7. FRANK THE TANK: 3.69/5 (B) - I am probably in the minority of people that really like that Tatum in the first round. He's very efficient, durable, and is a perfect fit in a 9-cat league. Gobert was a really good pick as well, especially with him also getting Mitchell right after to off-set the offensive restrictions and poor free throw percentage. He had two picks I really was not a huge fan of for a draft - Monte Morris, who I just don't like as a starting point guard options due to his low ceiling, and Jonathan Kuminga, whose value only increases in the event of a Draymond trade or injury. There are three scoring Juggernauts on this team in Curry, Poole, and Klay, and Wiggins also needs touches. When GSW is healthy, Kuminga basically a replacement level option. This team has some solid potential with guys like Wagner, Markkanen, and Wall all probably to exceed their draft position.

6. BLACK AND NHAN: 3.71/5 (B) - This autodraft actually works really well. Durant at 7 is a steal, as he will likely flirt with top-3 value if he can stay healthy. While I don't like the back-to-back Brooklyn picks, Irving is still a solid #2 option for this team. He has a ton of defense with Murray and Holiday next, with OG a couple rounds later. Aldridge was a wasted pick since he's not on a team, but it was sor to expected a pick like this would fall through the crack on an auto team. My second least favorite pick on his team was Brook Lopez. I think he's pretty much washed at this point and has been completely usurped by Bobby Portis. Some other notable picks in this draft is that he took a chance on MPJ which is interesting, and Keldon Johnson who I think will set himself apart from the rest of the Spurs players on their rebuilding squad. Vanderbilt was one of the better sleepers in this draft due to his rebounding and defensive potential, but overall, this is a balanced team.

5. PIPPEN ON A 40: 3.71/5 (B) - Dumb team name but a solid squad. He was actually given the exact score as the 4th ranked team, but I felt like his reaches were earlier in the draft. Harden was his best pick, as I think he's worked hard this off-season to provide optimal value. This team is likely punting turnovers, but is plentiful in assists, 3's, and defensive upside. Not a huge fan of Haliburton or Kristaps where they got drafted. I think Haliburton is going to disappoint people that think he will have a top-15 jump and I think Kristaps is just a liability from a health aspect. My least favorite pick was Mitchell Robinson. Not sure why NY felt compelled to pay such a middling center. Between his upside limitations and injuries, not feeling it. Overall, he did have some nice upside picks in the draft that I really liked - Gary Trent Jr is a sneaky 3-and-D guy, Okongwu is on my radar ass a breakout candidate, and I think Nic Claxton will be a rebound vacuum with that high-paced offense.

4. DEM INJURY BOYS: 3.71/5 (B) - If this team can stay healthy, this team could win it all. That's a big ask when you see the names of the players drafted. Most of this team is at risk to be relegated to 60 games this season. Guys like Davis, Hayward, and Nurk are the obvious injury risks, but there has been no shortage of players with nagging injuries. That being said, assuming full health, this team has a lot of positives. My favorite pick is Anfernee Simons, who regardless if he starts or not, has tremendous upside and is highly efficient. Late upside picks like Dillon Brooks can help win titles. My least favorite picks were Kyle Lowry due to his ambiguity around his role throughout the season, Pat Bev, who was already dropped, and Bruce Brown, who I think will get buried on a healthy Denver squad. Don't sleep on this team.

3. TEAM MAASSACRE: 3.74/5 (B) - The value of his draft is just how high the floor of his team is. Embiid was a bold and solid pick at 4, and I also really liked the Morant pick in the second round, the Fox pick in the 4th round, and Herro and Kuzma in the 6th and 8th round respectably. His other late sleeper I liked was James Wiseman in the 11th round. Lonnie Walker was a trash last pick and he already dropped him, but I also was not a huge fan of Seth Curry or Mo Bamba, at least early in the draft. Those seemed more like fan picks rather than smart fantasy options. Overall this team has a lot of potential and I think will make it to the playoffs. His team doesn't have the highest ceiling, but he's built a solid base and will make changes accordingly.

2. DALLAS BASKETBALL TEAM: 3.76/5 (B) - Luka is always a fantastic first round pick, and he doubled down on the guard production with Devin Booker in the second round. Most of his picks were solid options. My least favorite picks were KCP at the end of his draft and Steven Adams at in the later rounds. Both of these guys don't have a ton of upside, but I did like a bunch of his picks. He got Beal much later than expected, Poeltl in the sixth round, Randle in the 5th, and Duarte as his final pick. His team has a solid combination of young players and veterans, but I think he will get usurped by other teams throughout the season. His team might be a top-5 team, but I don't see a significant variation between his team and the 2-3 teams ranked right below him.

1. GREEK SUPERJEW: 3.93 (B+) - Things just went really well for him in this draft. Giannis was the no-brainer option at #2 in this draft. He had several upside picks that project to just be major hits. Mobley is a fantastic pick in the 4th round and it could be a breakout year after a solid rookie campaign. Collin Sexton enters a depleted Utah squad with no clear #1 option. His success in the middle rounds makes him the team to beat, but he did have some weird picks at the end like De'Andre Hunter and Precious Achiuwa that are basically wait and see picks. He went with best available in basically every round so it will be interesting to see if this team has the necessary balance to win a title.

1. NIKOLA JOKIC: 2021-22 STATS: 27.1 PPG, 13.8 RPG, 7.9 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 3.8 TOPG - There are two types of draft styles - you have the upside draft style where you go after the guys with the highest ceiling, and you have floor draft style, where you secure reliable players that don't get injured often. Jokic is a rare options because he fits both types of draft styles. He has essentially been the best player in fantasy for two straight years, so there is little to believe he won't be able to replicate this feat now that his team is healthy. A+

2. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO: 2021-22 STATS: 29.9 PPG, 11.6 RPG, 5.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.4 BPG, 3.3 TOPG - Giannis is essentially the 1B to Jokic's 1A in fantasy. One of the most reliable rebounder in the league, he gives you center rebounding, wing defensive stats, and guard assists. He now adds Center eligibility making the decision between him and Jokic incredibly hard. Giannis is as safe as a pick as you can make. A+

3. LUKA DONCIC: 2021-22 STATS: 28.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 8.7 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 4.5 TOPG - With the top two fantasy players off the board, Doncic is probably leading the pack in the next tier of elite draft prospects. The turnovers and free throw percentage leave much to be desired from a guard, but he gains dual eligibility this year from the guard spots, has a more balanced team, and potential drafters likely loved the run he went on right after the Kristaps trade. Him and Jokic will likely be competing all year for most triple-doubles and Luka seems to find something to improve on year-over-year. A+

4. JOEL EMBIID: 2021-22 STATS: 30.6 PPG, 11.7 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 3.1 TOPG - He's as complete of a center as you can get. His team is very deep and the extra work from guys like Maxey and Harden in the off-season will hopefully help shoulder some of the load. He played almost 34 minutes per game last year and with his injury past, one would expect that to start to go down to slightly over 30. It should not effect his stats much and he should still be competing to be the best scoring center in the league, as well as be productive defensively. A+

5. JAYSON TATUM: 2021-22 STATS: 26.9 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 2.9 TOPG - It will be interesting to see if all of the recent turmoil will help his production or hurt it. He is once again without timelord, they made moves earlier in the year to add Brogdon to the roster, they lost Danilo Gallinari for the year, and they brought on a shaky Blake Griffin to replace him. They also lost their coach that got them to the Finals. Tatum on paper should do great with the extra usage and consistency year-to-year, but something tells me that Boston could be a surprise team to go sideways. A

6. STEPHEN CURRY: 2021-22 STATS: 25.5 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 6.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 3.2 TOPG - Even with him getting another year older and his team fully healthy, I do not see his production making an substantial declines. He is still the best shooter in the NBA and will likely put up gaudy numbers on a regular basis. He might see his scoring go down slightly, but make up for it in assists and efficiency, as he will have a healthy Klay Thompson for the first time in almost 2 years. A

7. KEVIN DURANT: 2021-22 STATS: 29.9 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 6.4 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 3.5 TOPG - At least for now it sounds like a lot of the Brooklyn drama has been put to rest. For basketball policy purposes, COVID is basically behind us, and this might be the year Durant tries silence all of his naysayers. He is still a triple-double threat, he is still the best two-way wing in the league, he still is one of the most efficient players in the league, and barring another freak injury, should project top-5 output. A+

8. TRAE YOUNG: 2021-22 STATS: 28.4 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 9.7 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 4.0 TOPG - He received a lot of question marks coming out of college if he'd be able to continue his style of play in the NBA, and the short answer is yes. He is still one of the best scorers in this league, has a mean floater, excellent court vision, and rebounds better than you'd expect for a guard of his stature. That being said, Atlanta is still sort of in a soft rebuild and Dejounte Murray's usage might cut into how Trae operates. Murray is not a spot up shooter and while maybe his presence on the team might help Trae improve his defensive numbers, I don't think it will do much to help his offensive. I think Trae would likely have slid to the second round if he was not selected here. B+

9. JAMES HARDEN: 2021-22 STATS: 22.0 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 10.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 4.4 TOPG - I know you're not supposed to make judgements on a player based on workout compilations, but he looks very motivated to turn the page on last year's performance. You know a player is elite when 22/8/10 is considered an off-year. Between Maxey's newly found shot, Embiid being a 30+ PPG center, and the addition of guys like PJ Tucker and De'Anthony Melton, Harden has plenty of pieces to pass out dimes. I don't think his days of being an elite scorer are over and if he can put up similar counting stats with an additional 5 PPG, he would be a top-3 fantasy players. A

10. KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS: 2021-22 STATS: 24.6 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 3.1 TOPG - His value is high because of center scarcity in this draft, but he is not a top-10 player this season. It is not just the addition of Gobert that really stymies his production, but more so the emergence of Anthony Edwards that limits his ceiling. Russell and Edwards are a very high usage backcourt, Gobert is going to get his 5-6 shots per game, and Jaden McDaniels has been working all summer for a larger role. These updated moves might make him one of the best shooting big men for fantasy, but his elite blocking and rebound might just be serviceable at this point. It may be too early to tell, but he is probably closer to the 15-20 range for fantasy. Not a bad pick, but you have to get best available in the first round. B+

11. DAMIAN LILLARD: 2021-22 STATS: 24.0 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 2.9 TOPG - Lillard is essentially Curry lite for fantasy purposes. He does a lot of the same things, but 2-4 PPG lower typically. He's a high volume shooter, gets a lot of 3's, a lot of valuable free throws, low turnovers, and solid assist numbers. He won't win you any defensive titles, but with scoring a premium in fantasy, he is a solid option. He is a good high floor guard that still has value even if Portland blows up the team. A

12. LAMELO BALL: 2021-22 STATS: 20.1 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 7.6 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 3.3 TOPG - He has a unique skill set that tends to be the trend in the league. 6' 6" or taller point guards with solid rebound numbers and defensive upside. LaMelo has a great opportunity to take another jump this year as the primary shot creator. Miles Bridges is unlikely to play this season, so his usage will get spread across the starting line-up. It seems more likely he gets a bump than PJ Washington. If he was not drafted on a back-to-back, you could make a case that he is a few slots too high, but it's a solid high-reward pick. A-

13. ANTHONY DAVIS: 2021-22 STATS: 23.2 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.3 BPG, 2.1 TOPG - He is literally the definition of high-risk, high-reward. It's not good when you draw comparisons to Mr. Glass, but when healthy there's only a small handful of players that can compete with his production. He has the upside to lead the league in points, rebounds, and blocks when healthy, but the Lakers have been wishy-wash since their Bubble Title Run, so it will be interesting to see if he got things back on track. If the rumors of the Lakers getting Turner and Hield are true, it will put a lot less pressure on him to play minutes at the 5. Both AD and LeBron are hoping they can get some help, as they both played over 35 minutes last season. A-

14. LEBRON JAMES: 2021-22 STATS: 30.3 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 6.2 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 3.5 TOPG - LBJ got criticized quite a bit last year as some thought with the Lakers well out of range he was just stat-chasing. For fantasy purposes, let's hope that's the case. Regardless, LBJ has a unique skillset and has eligibility for both forward spots and point guard. LeBron may not put up the top-5 numbers he did last year, but he has a very high floor if he can play all year. Even in his advanced age he's a triple-double threat with solid field-goal percentage and decent defensive stats. A

15. ANTHONY EDWARDS: 2021-22 STATS: 21.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 2.6 TOPG - At 15, this pick may be a little high for him. He has the upside to get to this spot, but I think his skillset and the depth of this Wolves team probably puts his upside close to where Jaylon Brown ended up last year. Edwards is still likely a top-25 fantasy player, but I think he was drafted here on his ceiling rather than his projected value. He is a sneaky 3-point option for you, has elite steals numbers, and could see his scoring reach closer to the mid-20s, so the pick is still a good pick... just a little higher than he probably should have. B+

16. TYRESE HALIBURTON: 2021-22 STATS: 15.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 8.2 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 2.6 TOPG - This is another somewhat high-risk, high-reward type pick. There is essentially nobody on this team other than Haliburton that can score. Hield and Turner are on their way out, Duarte is one-dimensional, Mathurin will have a learning curve, and Jackson is more of a defensive guy. He will likely see his scoring move close to the 20-point range, his assists will be somewhere in the 8-10 range, and he will have elite steals numbers. His profile reminds me of young Chris Paul, but with much less talent around him. There is the possibility that defenses choose to hyper focus on Haliburton during their match-ups, which could hinder his value. I would not necessarily be worried about having drafted him here, but I don't think he's a top-25 fantasy option. If I trusted Indiana's franchise more, I think I'd be more optimistic about his appeal, but I will re-evaluate in a few weeks. B

17. DOMANTAS SABONIS: 2021-22 STATS: 18.9 PPG, 12.1 RPG, 5.2 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 3.1 TOPG - This is a very solid option. He was projected to go a couple slots lower, but that's being nit-picky. His value comes in his assists and high-rebound rate. He doesn't kill you on percentages and he should be a nice fit in what is likely to be a very fast-paced Kings squad. He'll join rookie Keegan Murray in the front court, with one of the fastest guards in the league drawing attention away from him. He should have fun as a pick and roll guy with Fox and should meet or exceed his stats from last year. A

18. KYRIE IRVING: 2021-22 STATS: 27.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 5.8 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 2.5 TOPG - Even with all of his drama, if he can stay healthy, this is a steal. He qualifies for both guard spots, is a low-turnover guy for his usage, scores 25+ PPG easily, rebound decently for a standard-sized guard, has solid steals numbers, and has good percentages and 3-point rates. He is not an elite passer, but his stat-line isn't far off from Curry, who is a lock in the top-10. The big drawback with Kyrie is he is constantly hurt or out for one reason or another. He's played in less than 70 games in 5 straight seasons and he entered this season almost on another team. If things return to normalcy in Brooklyn, he's a top-10 fantasy option. A

19. PAUL GEORGE: 2021-22 STATS: 24.3 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 5.7 APG, 2.2 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 4.1 TOPG - It's picks like this where I feel justified in saying Anthony Edwards got drafted too early. PG one of the best two-way guard/forward combos in the league. He has league-leading steals upside, shoots the 3-point well, rebounds well for a guard-eligible player, assists well for a non-PG, and has tremendous scoring upside, going as high as 28 PPG in his final season in OKC. If Kawhi is healthy, expect his scoring to suffer, but his efficiency to improve. There are not a lot of shot creators on the Clippers, so he should remain pretty ball dominant all year. A

20. RUDY GOBERT: 2021-22 STATS: 15.6 PPG, 14.7 RPG, 1.1 APG, 0.7 SPG, 2.1 BPG, 1.8 TOPG - The multi-time DPOY in the top-20 for fantasy seems fair. If your team doesn't need scoring, there are not much better players to grab. His free-throw percentage leaves much to be desired, but is not a frequent, so it is almost irrelevant. He enters a situation with an already established frontcourt, so it will be interesting to see how he is used and if his style will change at all in this new system. This team will likely be taking a lot of shots between KAT and ANT, so Gobert will look to feast on those boards and convert them into put-backs. One of the premiere blockers in this league, he just does everything you need your starting center to do. A

21. JA MORANT: 2021-22 STATS: 27.4 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 6.7 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 3.4 TOPG - He has already entered the conversation of a top-20 fantasy player. Scoring remains a premium and he offers a lot of that. Additionally, Jaren Jackson could be out for several weeks, putting an even larger burden on Ja to score. An unselfish passer, he will look to continue adding onto his game. He will need to stay healthy, but hopefully his combination of off-season preparation and youth will allow him to remain on the court. Not an elite outside shooter, he did shoot a respectable 34.4% last season - something that could make him a 30 PPG guy if he could get it over 40%. A

22. DEVIN BOOKER: 2021-22 STATS: 26.8 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 2.4 TOPG - He's a solid scorer and contributes across multiple categories. Additionally, he still has one of the best point guards in the league passing him the ball. Combine that will having a solid young center in Ayton to run pick and roll. Booker lacks significant defensive numbers, but he won't kill you on percentages, qualifies for both guard spots, shoots a consistent amount of 3's, and gives you some additional sporadic counting stats. If he can increase his assist totals, he could be a James Harden lite. A

23. BAM ADEBAYO: 2021-22 STATS: 19.1 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 3.4 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 2.6 TOPG - He's a really tough player to rank because he has sort of a unique stat-line for a center. He's a double-double player, with guard-like steals numbers, and above average assists for the position. He doesn't score a ton, he isn't winning a rebounding title, and he's not winning a block title. Additionally, he's missed several games over the last two seasons. The only center-eligible player that you could really make a case to select at this point over Bam would be Siakam, but we will talk about Siakam on the next pick. B+

24. PASCAL SIAKAM: 2021-22 STATS: 22.8 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 5.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 2.7 TOPG - The reason why I prefer Bam over Pascal this season is just the situation of both teams. Bam is on a team where he's carved out and established his role. They have no new significant prospects and Bam has stated he wants to get involved more offensively. Siakam on the other hands enters a situation with Scottie Barnes, who proved last year that he is way ahead of schedule, OG Anunoby being as healthy as OG can be, and Precious Achiuwa, who will look to take a leap this season. Siakam will still get used a bunch, and his floor is still very high, but I think the projections that he'll have similar output to last year are incorrect. B+

25. FRED VANVLEET: 2021-22 STATS: 20.3 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 6.7 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 2.6 TOPG - A lot of what I said about Siakam still applies with Fred. I think the team is starting to look at the future talent on their team and how they want to handle the older, more expensive pieces. For fantasy, FVV has been a reliable guard option for a while. He has solid steals numbers, gets 3-pointers, has low turnovers for a passing point guard, and rebounds well for an undersized guard. Watching him play, it's completely nerve wracking, as he's a major hustle player that has never played more than 65 games in his career. Should he get hurt or Toronto start the season on shaky footing, they could be up for a more aggressive rebuild. For draft purposes, this is a good pick, but I would have waited. B

26. ZION WILLIAMSON: 2021-22 STATS: NA - You could make a case that he is probably one of the highest-risk, highest-reward players in this draft. His last healthy year, he scored 27.0 PPG on 61% shooting. He had 7.2 RPG, 3.7 APG, and only 2.7 TOPG. The 70% FT wasn't great, and he isn't a big 3-pointer guy, but if he can put up a line similar to what he did in 2020-21, he could be a major steal. There is also a chance he misses 25% of his games and costs you the title. He slid in many drafts into the 4th round, but with all of the recent reporting of him cutting weight and improving his diet, he could be back to try to live up to his draft-day hype. B+

27. BRADLEY BEAL: 2021-22 STATS: 23.2 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 6.6 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 3.4 TOPG - After two straight seasons of 82 games, he hasn't played more than 60 in his last 3-seasons. He only played 40 games last year and put up some of his worst nubers since 2018. He is still only 29, he did have two 30+ PPG season's prior to last year, and he put up some of his best assist number of his career last year. The Wizards need to clear up their logjam at the wing, but Beal seems to be a firm lock at the 2-guard. I think he will have moderate improvements over last season, but I would temper expectations with KP entering the mix and being high usage, Monte Morris taking on some of the ball-handling duties, and the injury bug constantly lurking. At 27 in the draft, you take a chance. B+

28. DEMAR DEROZAN: 2021-22 STATS: 27.9 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 4.9 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.4 TOPG - He is always a baffling player to try to draft. He doesn't really help you with 3's, he doesn't really help you with defense, but he rebounds okay, assists okay, and scores pretty efficiently. My issue with him getting drafted at 28, is that I don't think he'll shoot 20 times a game with this team. The Bulls ended up finishing 6th in the conference with only 46 games and were a first round bounce to the Bucks. Billy Donovan might try to take a different approach to the season, which could limit his upside. He very well could have just found his role, but I would be cautiously optimistic with him. A-

29. DONOVAN MITCHELL: 2021-22 STATS: 25.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 5.3 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 3.0 TOPG - A lot of the projections have his production going down quite a bit with him entering a Cavs team that is actually very deep. I think he will be pretty close to where he was, but I think his presence hurts Garland more than Garland hurts him. His most underrated category is his steals, he also shoots a lot of 3's and is a solid player to pad your FT%. The turnovers are a bummer, but I expect him to play a lot of off-ball plays. This was an important pick in the draft because SGs are scarce until the next tier of 2-guards in the 4th round. Mitchell is one of the best players in this 3rd tier of prospects. B+

30. MYLES TURNER: 2021-22 STATS: 12.9 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 1.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 2.8 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - This is very early for Turner. Specialists typically go in the middle of the draft, but the lack of centers and his elite blocking likely had his ranking much higher. The biggest issue I have with him getting drafted this early is that I don't know where he's going to be playing at the start of the season. If he is going to LA, Boston, or Brooklyn, he would not have the same value as this Pacers team, which is pretty anemic offensively. I guess the silver lining is, you can sort of prepare your roster without having to factor in blocks, but he won't contribute much else. C-

31. DEJOUNTE MURRAY: 2021-22 STATS: 21.1 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 9.2 APG, 2.0 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.6 TOPG - Even though this was an auto-pick, I'm not mad at it at all. Murray is essentially LaMelo lite, so he rebounds well for a guard, doesn't turn the ball over much, and is an elite defender. His steals can win you weeks. He enters a much faster paced team, so even though his usage may go down, his ancillary stats may not be affected too much. The scoring will take the biggest hit, but with Trae on his team, you would think his 3-point efficiency would help him compensate for less shots. He is a bit of a wildcard because he is also oft-injured, but he should see plenty of opportunity. B+

32. DARIUS GARLAND: 2021-22 STATS: 21.7 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 8.6 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 3.6 TOPG - I am not a fan of him getting drafted this high. Yes, he had a phenomenal year once Sexton went down, yes he contributes offensively and defensively, yes he's fringe elite with his passing... but that was before Donovan Mitchell entered the mix. Coming in with that large contract, having given up all of those draft picks, there's a level of expectation from Mitchell that can only be achieved at the expense of Garland's usage. I think his assist and steal numbers will remain pretty close, but don't be surprised if he slips back into the upper teens in scoring. B

33. KAWHI LEONARD: 2021-22 STATS: NA - I think 33 is a good place for him. It's close to the end of the round, you know you're not going to get him on the backside of the snake, you are limited on offensive powerhouses remaining, and he contributes with ancillary stats, 3-pointers, defense, and efficiency. If he was completely healthy, he has Durant-like statistical upside. Kawhi is eager to return to health and try to win a title with his 3rd team. He'll be frustrating to own with load management, but when he's healthy, you will likely enjoy the top-5 production. B+

34. JIMMY BUTLER: 2021-22 STATS: 21.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 2.1 TOPG - Butler is always one of those players that you sort of have to reach a little to get. You'd like him on your team, but he always seems to be gone by the time it's your turn. He has a lot of pros - he assists well for a wing, is an elite defender, and doesn't turn the ball over much. Unfortunately he doesn't attempt 3's and it's really limited his scoring ability to the low-20s.  Even adding 1 3-pointer a game to his averages, would put him in early/mid-2nd round value. It will be interesting to see if he's changes anything in his game entering his age-33 season. He'll need to take care of his body if he wants to be impactful to your team. B+

35. DEANDRE AYTON: 2021-22 STATS: 17.2 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 1.4 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 1.6 TOPG - With centers very thin, he's actually a solid selection here. He's only 24, an age where you really see centers start to expand their game and grown as players. Chris Paul is getting up there in age, Jae Crowder wants out, and their center depth is non-existent. Ayton, despite his woes with the organization, is in an excellent spot to be a major contributor. His value would have been much higher in Indiana, but he's a double-double machine and on a premiere franchise. If he shows Monty Williams enough value to get into the low-30s in his minute count, that extra 5-10% bump could force him into 2nd round value. B+

36. CHRIS PAUL: 2021-22 STATS: 14.7 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 10.8 APG, 1.9 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.4 TOPG - This is probably going to be CP3s last effective year. He is still elite in his efficiency, assists, and steals. His low turnovers are a testament to his incredible court vision, but the big flaw in his game is his lack of scoring. Because he does many things well, he is definitely not a specialist player, but I worry that Chris Paul might make it hard to do Chris Paul things in his age-37 season. While it may be a gamble, he does everything Jrue Holiday does, but better, and is a better H2H player than Cade. B+

37. NIKOLA VUCEVIC: 2021-22 STATS: 17.6 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 3.2 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 1.9 TOPG - He should see a similar role to last year with their roster mostly unchanged. This Chicago team is starting to get old, so the only fear might be that Chicago look toward a rebuild if the season goes sideways due to injuries like last year. Vuce has probably the highest floor out of the remaining big men in this draft and it's possible that maybe with Chicago getting healthy, they can begin to develop more chemistry. B+

38. CADE CUNNINGHAM: 2021-22 STATS: 17.4 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 5.6 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 3.7 TOPG - This is a really smart place to draft him. With the addition of Bojan and Jaden Ivey, he might somewhat capped on his available shots, but all of his ancillary stats should get solid boosts. He is a tall guard and could be sort of a Doncic lite. He put up these numbers as a rookie and it the narrative that Detroit is going with is that of a team trying to compete. He will be an All-Star very soon in his career, but it will be seen if it will be this year. Many paid attention to the jump that LaMelo went through last year, so his fringe 2nd round upside makes this an excellent pick. A+

39. JARRETT ALLEN: 2021-22 STATS: 16.1 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 1.6 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.3 BPG, 1.7 TOPG - While on the surface you think this might be sort of a high pick, compare his stats directly with DeAndre Ayton. They are mostly discernable, and in fact Allen has a slight edge in the defensive categories. Obviously Ayton probably has a higher floor, due to his team being mostly the same, but Allen's game should not drastically change outside of scoring. With this likely being the last round with good centers, it was sort of a necessary decision. A

40. KRISTAPS PORZINGIS: 2021-22 STATS: 20.2 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 2.3 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.6 BPG, 1.6 TOPG - He is always an exciting prospect to get in fantasy every year, until he's hurt. He has tremendous upside, capable of 20+ PPG from the center position, he shoots 3s, is an elite blocker, and doesn't kill you on turnovers. His percentages are good but not great, and with the available center pool practically dry, it's hard to really see if this was a reach. Washington is has a similar ball-dominant guard situation, so I suspect his ceiling is his stat-line from last year. It would definitely be advised to get plenty of depth behind him should you draft him. B

41. JAYLEN BROWN: 2021-22 STATS: 23.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.7 TOPG - I honestly don't know why he is being drafted so late. Anthony Edwards is on a deeper team and puts up similar numbers and is going two rounds earlier. Brown's big question mark is what will happen with the new coach and the addition of Brogdon. I don't suspect there will be substantial fluctuation in his production and he should finish the season in the top-25 conversation. I wouldn't be upset it he had been drafted ahead of Mitchell, Murray, Butler, and DeRozan. A+

42. JRUE HOLIDAY: 2021-22 STATS: 18.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 6.8 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 2.7 TOPG - He does everything quietly, he always feels like a reach. In reality, he puts up solid offensive numbers for a two-way point guard, fringe elite steals numbers, above average rebounding numbers, and has a good assist/turnover ratio. He probably won't be the player that won you the title, but he makes sure you're in the mix and does help is several categories. B+

43. ZACH LAVINE: 2021-22 STATS: 24.4 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4.5 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.6 TOPG - It seems that people's tolerance toward oft-injured players is pretty high this year. That is probably the best strategy, you have to go with best players available, but LaVine hasn't played more than 70 games since his sophomore season. When he is healthy, he's got solid percentages for a guard/forward combination that shoots as often as he does. He adds some rebounds and assists, but Chicago as a team is somewhat shaky and his health is always a question mark. That being said, Lonzo Ball is out for a while, so he could be relied on to take on addition playmaking duties in the meantime. B

44. CJ MCCOLLUM: 2021-22 STATS: 22.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 5.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 2.0 TOPG - His scoring might not be as often as it was last year with Zion being integrated back into their line-up. Additionally, they have key defensive-minded guys like Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado that will get their share of minutes. McCollum's appeal is his FT percentage, decent rebounding and assist numbers for a guard, and occasional bursts of offense. I'd say the Pelicans might be too deep for him to put up his Portland numbers, but he is a high floor guard that doesn't really move the needle on your team, but definitely doesn't hurt you. B

45. DE'AARON FOX: 2021-22 STATS: 23.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 5.6 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 2.8 TOPG - He could be in line for a career year with him returning healthy to play alongside Sabonis and their stud offensive rookie Keegan Murray. Trading away Haliburton has solidified Fox as the starting point guard and he is still the most talent offensive player on this team. His defense comes and goes, but he is a great value guard with 25+ PPG upside and doesn't turn the ball over as much as some of the other high-usage points. He could put up top-25 numbers by the end of the season, as the Kings look to finally return to the playoffs. A

46. JULIUS RANDLE: 2021-22 STATS: 20.1 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 5.1 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 3.4 TOPG - He is sort of a tough player to predict. On paper, he's basically a less efficient Domantas Sabonis. He scores a double-doubles regularly, occasional defensive contributions, can hit 3's, and gives you assists from the 4. What's tough is how high his usage will be this season with a hefty contract extension to RJ Barrett and a max contract to Jalen Brunson. This team has expectations, with them still trying to bring in one more star. Randle's floor should be his production from last year, but I don't think he'll return to All-Star form with the significant depth on this Knicks team. B+

47. EVAN MOBLEY: 2021-22 STATS: 15.0 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 2.5 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.7 BPG, 1.9 TOPG - He was a sneaky pick at this stage in the draft. He's been going in the top-40 in many mocks, and it's not hard to see why. While he's not a double-double lock, he is a major defensive contributor. He has excellent percentages, doesn't turn over the ball much, and is an above average passer for his position. With centers at such a premium, he could be a major difference maker for any fantasy team. The additional of Mitchell to their team should not effect his production. A

48. SCOTTIE BARNES: 2021-22 STATS: 15.3 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 1.8 TOPG - Many expect him to take a major jump this season. His playmaking from the forward position, solid rebounding numbers, low turnovers, and the rumors of an expanded jumper make him incredibly appealing. Toronto is in a weird spot that if they don't win early on, they might move off of their older players to let guys like Barnes become focal points to the offense. He has a long leash and a high ceiling as a starter, and could have top-30 upside if he continues on a positive trajectory. B+

49. SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER: 2021-22 STATS: 24.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 5.9 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 2.8 TOPG - When you look why guys like LaVine and McCollum get a B for their rating, look at SGA's production. He scores at a comparable rate to LaVine, has better defensive numbers, and if you're already deal with a guy that isn't going to play all season, go with the one that lost their 2nd best player for the season. SGA should put up a monster number and hopefully he does not get shut down in the final weeks this season. A

50. TYRESE MAXEY: 2021-22 STATS: 17.5 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 4.3 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.2 TOPG - He is another low-risk, high-reward player. Ultimately, his offense will be limited when Harden and Embiid are in the line-up, but he could see his shooting numbers, assist numbers, and defensive numbers take bumps this season and we are entering the point in the drafts where a lot of the elite scoring guards are somewhat one-dimensional. For those that watched Maxey in college, it was obvious he was going to be a quality guard in the NBA. He might be slightly ahead of schedule and if Harden looks a step slow to begin the season, he could be tasked with shouldering a larger role this season. His high floor and starting position make him at least a top-50 player. B+

51. DESMOND BANE: 2021-22 STATS: 18.2 PPG, 4.4 APG, 2.7 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.5 TOPG - This might be sort of a reach, but there is little to believe he won't at least improve slightly over his solid year last season. His elite 3-point numbers, defensive upside, and pace of the team might be what creates his high-floor. He is not a complete player and doesn't have forward eligibility, making him somewhat capped. If Morant goes down, his value enters the top-30 conversation, but even with his efficiency, there are better options here. B

52. KLAY THOMPSON: 2021-22 STATS: 20.4 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 2.8 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - After watching him play in the playoffs last year, I'm not super bullish on his production improving over last season. Even with the 20 PPG and 3.6 3PG, he did so while shooting 43% from the field. He also scored only 19 PPG during the playoffs and 43% from the field. He will be 33 later this season and at some point, Golden State is going to want to give guys like Kuminga, Moody, Wiseman, and Poole their fair share of minutes. If you are looking for a 3-point specialist, he is one of the best available in this spot, but there are still complete players available in this draft that should have been prioritized. B

53. CHRISTIAN WOOD: 2021-22 STATS: 17.9 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 2.3 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 1.9 TOPG - Starting, sixth man, it doesn't matter. Wood is going to be a double-double machine, will finish games, will surprise people with better than expected defensive numbers, will get plenty of good 3-point looks with Luka on the roster, and is a decent passer for a big man. The fact that there are any quality centers left at this stage of the draft is already surprising, but you're essentially getting Ayton, two rounds later with 3's. Don't sleep on this pick. B+

54. WENDELL CARTER JR: 2021-22 STATS: 15.0 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 2.8 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 1.9 TOPG - He's been a pretty reliable center with minutes, but he has the unfortunate position of being on the Orlando Magic. They just brought on a ball-dominant forward to play with him in the starting-5, they extended Mo Bamba, they will eventually get Jonathan Isaac back, need to give Chuma Okeke minutes, and have several ball-dominant guards. The actual make-up of the Magic is somewhat chaotic, but Wendell is a sort of just a roster filler. He has double-double potential, occassional defensive contribution, and above average passing, but he's not a title winner. Unless something changers to where he is expected to be a major part of their offense, his ceiling is pretty low for where he was drafted. C+

55. TERRY ROZIER: 2021-22 STATS:19.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - He is a great option at this point in the draft. As a shooter, he is a decently efficient player, he contributes in other categories, has decent steals numbers, and rarely turns the ball over. He's still in his prime at 28 years old and even with the larger usage from LaMelo last year, he maintained similar numbers. The fact that Bridges is unlikely to play all season might even further the idea that he will see modest improvements to his season. He is still a pretty small guard, so that is something to keep in mind as far as his ceiling, but he has a very high floor and might be a safer option than similar drafted 2-guards like Klay and Bane. B+

56. JONAS VALANCIUNAS - 2021-22 STATS: 17.8 PPG, 11.4 RPG, 2.6 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 2.4 TOPG - If you are a team that waited too long to get a center, I get this pick. You can either go JV, or get a hurt Nurkic or reach for a Poeltl or Sengun. I am not super high on JV, I think Zion being integrated takes away his double-double floor. He does not do enough ancillary contributions to consider him an elite option, and there is a reason why he has slide this far in drafts. I think his value is slightly below that of Christian Wood, but he should have been drafted at least another round later. B

57. KHRIS MIDDLETON: 2021-22 STATS: 20.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.4 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.9 TOPG - This is great value for Middleton. He essentially puts up Jimmy Butler numbers but with more outside shooting. He probably slid due to his wrist injury, but he should be ready close to the beginning for the season. He is an integral part of the Bucks' system and when you have a guy like Giannis playing next to you, he makes things so much easier. Barring some unfortunate series of events, Middleton should be a top-50 player and will likely gain guard eligibility later in the season. B+

58. JALEN BRUNSON: 2021-22 STATS: 16.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 4.8 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.0 BPG, 1.6 TOPG - He is one of the most efficient guards in the entire NBA. He will enter his first season as the number 1 option in an offense and with what he is being paid, will want to show that he was worth every penny. He will get a full bulk of the minutes at the guard position in NY, but he is ultimately limited by a pretty average team. His #2 option is a highly inefficient RJ Barrett, Randle is coming off a pretty bad year, and D-Rose is another year older. The Knicks are looking to try to add another star to the roster, so it will be interesting to see how this ultimately effects Brunson's role. At the end of the day, if you look at his upside and low-risk, he's worth taking a flyer as a potential top-40 guy in the mid-rounds. B+

59. PAOLO BANCHERO: 2021-22 STATS: NA - The first rookie off of the board, many expect him to put up a stat-line similar to Blake Griffin. He is an explosive, fast, point-forward that is on a rebuilding team that would love to give him the ball on every possession. Markelle Fultz going out is a bummer, as he was probably their most competent ball-handler, but he should end up the season as the leading scorer, possibly leading rebounder, and is a front-runner for ROTY. If your team is short on scoring, he will flirt with 20 + PPG. You could make a case that John Collins and Brandon Ingram are safer picks here, but rookies are entering the league NBA ready these days, so he could be a top-50 player this year. B

60. JUSUF NURKIC: 2021-22 STATS: 15.0 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 2.6 TOPG - He's been the epitome of injury prone over the last few years. Even when healthy, he doesn't necessarily wow you. He's a mid-teens scorer, is a decent passer, but doesn't hit 3's, has less than average free throw percentage, and turns the ball over quite a bit for someone with his usage. It's possible with the revamped roster, he might perform better, but outside of rebounds and an occasional block, his ceiling isn't very high. He'll put up similar numbers to Poeltl, who will likely not be as injury prone, and a guy like Sengun could probably be the higher ceiling player to get at this point in the draft. If you absolutely need a center, Nurk is serviceable, but he's isn't moving the needle for your team. B-

61. D'ANGELO RUSSELL: 2021-22 STATS: 18.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 7.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.5 TOPG - It feels like he's been in the league forever, but he's only 26. He is starting to enter his prime and he could be a draft low candidate due to his injury past and the depth of the Timberwolves. I think he will actually have a very solid year. Without Pat Bev, there really is not any significant point guard competition for him this year. He'll be used heavily as the primary ball handler and will hopefully see plenty of lob opportunities with Gobert and spot up shots for KAT. His scoring may not hit the low 20's, but he should be productive in many other categories and doesn't kill you with turnovers. B+

62. JOSH GIDDEY: 2021-22 STATS: 12.5 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 6.4 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 3.2 TOPG - These are strong rookie numbers and he should be in a solid position to have a bump with Chet missing the entire season. Giddey is an interesting compliment to SGA and he should see numbers similar to a poor man's Dejounte Murray. If he can get his steals numbers up, he could push into the fringe elite category for guards. He is not an elite scorer, but as we've seen with guys like Jrue Holiday and Chris Paul, if you contribute other ways, your value sustains. Giddey is a high-floor, high-ceiling young guard. Most of the available guards left are more one dimensional, so this was a great spot for him to get taken. A-

63. BRANDON INGRAM: 2021-22 STATS: 22.7 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 5.6 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 2.7 TOPG - Him falling this late in the draft is kind of crazy. He's a low-20s scorer, contributes well in rebounding and assists, has solid percentages, and doesn't kill you with turnovers. You could definitely make a case he should have been drafted before Paolo, Middleton, Klay, and Bane. There is that bit of uncertainty with Zion returning, but I believe they will easily be 1A and 1B in town. Ingram has probably the highest floor of the available players, so regardless of his ceiling you can be assured he'll be somewhere around a 20-5-5. A

64. BEN SIMMONS: 2021-22 STATS: NA - He's a major what if in this draft. On one hand, if he plays without restrictions, and puts up his prime numbers from Philly, he's a fringe top 15-20 player. He can easily put up a 16-8-8-2 type season with sky high field goal percentage, and triple-doubles left and right. His assist numbers will be there with KD and Kyrie, his rebounding will be there with a team full of ancillary shooters, and he will be tasked with often guarding the first or second best offensive player on the opposing team. On the other hand, he's missed a lot of games with his back, with off-court drama, and the Nets as a whole seem rife with volatility. His role has yet to be defined for this team, but at this point in the draft, he's worth the gamble. B+

65. ALPEREN SENGUN: 2021-22 STATS: 9.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.6 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 2.0 TOPG - He is going to get a nice 2nd year bump. With Christian Wood out of town and no other legitimate center prospects in this draft, he will get all of the opportunities he can handle. He is a per-minute monster and he could see himself in the MIP conversation this season. His floor is Al Horford and his ceiling is Bam Adebayo - he's in good company. He will also have a lot of open shots with guys like Green and Jabari garnering significant attention. Houston is the perfect vessel for fantasy since they're full of high-upside prospects with no clear vision as to who is going to be "the guy". A-

66. MICHAEL PORTER JR: 2021-22 STATS: 9.9 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - He's teased us several times in his career about what he could potentially reach. He came into the league expecting to be the next Durant type offensive weapon. He has the length, the agility, and the shooting touch. He has yet to develop on the defensive side and he's had injuries pile on to other injuries to where he's one of the riskier players to draft. He would be entering this season with a healthy Jamal Murray, making it even harder for him to make a major impact. At this point you need to assume his floor is the difference between his projection and his dud season last year. At 15/5 he's barely above replacement level, but if he can become a 20 PPG guy, he shows value from the wing. Not sure I would have picked him over Collins or Wagner, but if you haven't made a high-risk pick in the draft, you should be late enough that you can recover if he ends up being a miss. B

67. JALEN GREEN: 2021-22 STATS: 17.3 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.6 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.0 TOPG - This is probably the ultimate upside pick. He finished the season averaging over 29 PPG over his final 7 games, he contributes rebounds and assists, and shoots the ball a lot. As the talent around him improves, his percentages will improve and his style doesn't create a lot of turnovers. Much like Sengun, he has MIP potential and he seems like the most likely candidate to see a major second year leap. I think he'll be a top-50 player this season and he's in a situation to where he could even exceed that prediction. He's a great selection at this point in the draft. A

68. FRANZ WAGNER: 2021-22 STATS: 15.2 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.9 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.5 TOPG - He was one of the more surprisingly successful rookie's from last year's draft. He put up a quality line, was efficient, and didn't cause turnovers. He stayed in his lane and it lead to success. I don't anticipate a major jump in his production with the addition of Paolo, but I think he is a safe target at this stage in the draft. I don't think he'll drastically exceed replacement value, but he's a top-75 player and he was drafted in the anticipated range. I like him more as an in-game player rather than for fantasy purposes. B+

69. TYLER HERRO: 2021-22 STATS: 20.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 2.6 TOPG - With him finally getting a chance to start this season, he will look to prove his contract value. The hopes are that he'll see that Devin Booker jump into All-Star conversation. He had a very good chance to lead this team in scoring and should Lowry miss time, he would be the likely candidate to become the starting point guard. Between his solid percentages, production, and the fact that he's only 22, he'll look to make that next jump this season. There are a few guys in this range that all are in similar situations and similar upside, but Herro might be the safest of these options. B+

70. JAKOB POELTL: 2021-22 STATS: 13.5 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 2.8 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.7 BPG, 1.6 TOPG - With Dejounte out of town, Poeltl could be seen as a player that sees more possessions to score. He is also in a contract year, so he has the added motivation to expand his game. He's an underrated blocker, has double-double potential, and is an above average passer. He is a true 7-footer, but his lack of outside shooting and elite scoring upside will prevent him from become a top tier prospect. With him somewhat wrapping up the tier of high-floor centers, he was not going to last much longer in the draft. B+

71. COLLIN SEXTON: 2021-22 STATS: 16.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.1 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.0 BPG, 2.8 TOPG - On a new contract, on a new team, he will look to be the top guy in Utah. There are no other serious offensive threats on this team and their intention is to eventually trade Conley and Clarkson as well. Sexton should score in the low 20s this season, as a pretty efficient scorer, and has marginal contributions in other categories. He's only slightly multi-dimensional but because of a mostly lost season last year, we were unable to see if he could build on his near All-Star level season two years ago. There is always the risk that he will be treated with kid gloves out the game, but I think he is going to be given a very long leash and will flourish in his new city. A

72. JORDAN POOLE: 2021-22 STATS: 18.5 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 4.0 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.5 TOPG - He's a great draft pick to sort of stash. If Curry or Klay goes down, he immediately becomes a top-40 player. He's underrated as a passer, is extremely quick and competent at scoring, and he isn't one to turn the ball over often. He'll start the year as a sixth man but he is too talented to spend the entire year there. With several aging players on this team, they have the highest payroll and still have to pay Wiggins. He has a mid-level floor coming off the bench, but he ranks among the highest in upside for his youth and quick-twitch ability to score. B+

73. DEVIN VASSELL: 2021-22 STATS: 12.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 0.8 TOPG - This pick might be a little early, but I'm not particularly mad at it. The upside in this pick comes from the defensive numbers. He might not be a high usage player, but he'll see a significant jump over last year. It seems like the door is wide open for him to become an impact player for a team with no clear #1 player. I think his floor is Franz Wagner and his ceiling is Jaylen Brown. At this stage in the draft, it's worth a gamble, but there is serious risk he gets buried in the depth chart as the Spurs intend to tank for a top pick. Scoot Henderson and Big Vic both fit extremely well with their needs. B

74. JAMAL MURRAY: 2021-22 STATS: NA - After missing all of last year, he's another low-risk, high-reward guy. He will likely not go heavily used early in the season, but even if he comes out with a 18-4-4-1 season, that is still a solid selection at this stage in the draft. At one point he was considered around the same draft position as Donovan Mitchell. He likely won't reach his form until closer to the end of the season, if at all, but at 25 years old, Monte Morris recently traded, and MPJ also pretty suspect to stay healthy, he should find himself with plenty of opportunity. B+

75. JOHN COLLINS: 2021-22 STATS: 16.2 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 0.6 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 1.1 TOPG - I think Collins is a solid pick for the early part of the season, but he is going to have a very volatile role throughout the season. He will have pressure from Okongwu, who is a superior defensive player, and their tall wing player Jalen Johnson. Their team seems to be going more toward a defensive-minded set-up and unless the trade rumors that have been swirling for over a year materialize, I don't anticipate him having significant value. He is worth the risk since he does technically have center-eligibility, but I think the Hawks make a play to improve or consolidate their front court this season. B-

76. CLINT CAPELA: 2021-22 STATS: 11.1 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 1.2 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.3 BPG, 0.6 TOPG - A lot of the same things apply for Capela here in reference to the Collins exert. Capela is mostly a rebounds guy, but decent defensive numbers and low turnovers make him rosterable. He's seen his minutes slowly diminish over the last couple of years, but he's probably the most consistent center on their roster. One of him or Collins is likely going to get traded at some point this season, but I don't really know which of the available teams with the assets to get him do I see his value significantly increasing. If the structure of your fantasy team has everything except rebounds, he does fill that void. Temper your expectations, as he'll have bursts but ultimately not give you elite level production. B

77. KEVIN PORTER JR: 2021-22 STATS: 15.6 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 6.2 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 3.1 TOPG - Barring a substantial workload for Tyty Washington, which seems unlikely this season, I see KPJ having a huge role and leading Houston to a better than expected season. KPJ, Green, and Jabari will all have long leashes that their respect positions and KPJ is one of the major catalysts to their success. Things seemed to be clicking for him at the end of the season, and with more talent around him, his numbers can only improve. B+

78. HARRISON BARNES: 2021-22 STATS: 16.4 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 2.4 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.5 TOPG - Not a huge fan of this pick. He just doesn't seem to fit their timeline. Holmes, Barnes, Lyles and Len don't seem to fit this Sacramento team that is looking to rebrand themselves around Fox and Keegan Murray. Barnes is a solid role player, but he might be part of a larger trade package at some point this season with Sacramento likely still going to be very bad. Barnes will probably still be above replacement value, but only barely. C-

79. OG ANUNOBY: 2021-22 STATS: 17.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 1.7 TOPG - OG has been one of those guys who has a ton of value as long as he's healthy. I don't see him taking a major leap with Scottie ahead of schedule, Siakam and VanVleet dominating the usage, and Gary Trent being the #3 scorer most nights. OG's value comes primarily from his defensive upside and 3's, and at only 25, there's a chance he can at least product last year's numbers. He will get as many minutes as he can handle, so it'll come down to health. B

80. BUDDY HIELD: 2021-22 STATS: 15.6 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.8 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.9 TOPG - This is a draft and stash. His value is highest in Indy, but he projects as an elite 3-point shooter with occasional defense and ancillary numbers. Many have noticed improved assist numbers, but this is clearly Haliburton's team, and they already have Mathurin and Duarte that they want to continue to develop. Looking around the league, I do not see a specific situation where his stock rises, so hopefully if you drafted him, he puts up gaudy 3's numbers and 20+ PPG so you can move him for assets of more value in fantasy playoffs. C

81. PJ WASHINGTON: 2021-22 STATS: 10.3 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.3 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - One would expect him to see a heavy jump in production with the omission of Miles Bridges, but he's been pretty inconsistent his entire career. He has some upside defensively and as an outside shooter for his position. He has center eligibility. That is about it. Jalen McDaniels is probably the more interesting prospect, with Kai Jones being the huge upside guy, but Washington has the highest floor. Charlotte is very backcourt heavy but will be auditioning all year to settle in on their front court. They really need to trade for Myles Turner, but we'll see. C+

82. MIKAL BRIDGES: 2021-22 STATS: 14.2PPG, 4.2 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 0.8 TOPG - Mikal Bridges is the epitome of players that are better in game than in fantasy. He does put up some productive numbers as far as percentages, decent defensive numbers, and low turnovers, but his ceiling is very low. Not sure if it's the system or just the cap on his abilities, but he was not a prolific scorer in college, nor has he really shown flashes of being one at the pro-level. There were better wing options available, but I think this pick was more so for a high floor guy that doesn't really hurt you. He's barely above replacement value in my views though. C

83. TOBIAS HARRIS: 2021-22 STATS: 17.2 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 3.5 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 1.6 TOPG - I think this is a fair place to draft him. He is capped offensively by a dominant center and two ball-dominant guards. He might find himself more productive with a bruiser like PJ Tucker at the 4, allowing him to play the wing. On paper, he's an oversized wing with some defensive upside and good percentages with low turnovers. His high floor makes him an appealing pick, but I don't think he will drastically exceed his ADP, if he even reaches it. B

84. KYLE LOWRY: 2021-22 STATS: 13.4 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 7.5 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.7 TOPG - This is a risky add, not just because of his age, but because Miami has maybe done too good of a job developing their younger players. Herro, Vincent, and Strus all played large, pivotal roles last season, and Oladipo has had the summer to improve health-wise. As mentioned previously, Lowry is now entering his age-36 season, and will be 37 in March. He saw his scoring totals dip from 17.2 PPG in his final year in Toronto to 13.4 PPG last season. Another year older, this might be something to watch. Positive notes is that he has been consistent in the assist column, rebounds well for a guard, and does have some defensive upside, but I think the upside on him isn't worth the risk until the late rounds. C+

85. ANFERNEE SIMONS: 2021-22 STATS: 17.3 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 3.9 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 2.0 TOPG - He was a super star in the second half of fantasy last year. We saw his ceiling and with CJ McCollum gone, he has an opportunity to get consistent minutes. We will see when the season starts if he will play alongside Dame at the 2, or if he will come off the bench and allow rookie Shaedon Sharpe to develop. Sharpe has a 7-foot wingspan, so his defense might be more beneficial to the starting-5, but Simons will get 30+ minutes regardless of how. His efficiency, assist upside, and both guard eligibility make him a nice sleeper pick at this point in the draft. Great pick. A

86. BRANDON CLARKE: 2021-22 STATS: 10.4 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.3 APG, 0.6 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 0.5 TOPG - This is a solid pick for the first half of the season. Jaren Jackson is consistently hurt and will likely not receive a full load of minutes until Thanksgiving. Clark will give you extremely efficient scoring, solid defensive numbers, low turnovers, and a pretty decent floor. The emergence of Aldama might throw some water on the fire, but Clarke will still see a decent role. In the event that Memphis trades Adams or if JJJ's recovery takes longer, he is an extremely appealing option. His lack of 3's, low assist numbers, and somewhat capped scoring will limit his upside, but he is a guy that you can plug in and know what to expect. B

87. KEEGAN MURRAY: 2021-22 STATS: NA - He is one of the more appealing rookie options in this draft. He will be heavily used and comes in as an older rookie. Not only is he on a team that's really bad, he also fills a position they needed anyways, so he should receive a ton of minutes right out the gate and a long leash. His production likely won't lead to wins for the Kings, but in fantasy, who cares? He might gain SF eligibility later in the season depending on how their roster shakes out, but I think he has more upside than Barnes and the Kings showed no hesitation dumping 35+ minutes per game on their rookies during their tank. His production should be similar to a better Aaron Gordon. B+

88. DRAYMOND GREEN: 2021-22 STATS: 7.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 7.1 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 3.1 TOPG - If you can sustain the turnovers for a guy with his usage, than this is a great pick. He has triple-double upside on a nightly basis, puts up fringe-elite level defensive number still, and if he can stay healthy, can be a major difference maker on your team. He had more value when he qualified for SF and C as well, but even at PF, he should lead or be close to leading in assists, gets steals which is also unique for PF, and he does have a solid floor on rebounding. He was once a 2nd round fantasy player, and while he is not that any longer, he probably deserved to be drafted higher than this. Great value pick. B+

89. SADDIQ BEY: 2021-22 STATS: 16.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.8 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.2 TOPG - He has a strong lock at the starting wing position. That is really his only appeal. I think people are over-projecting his offense with the development of Cade and the addition of Ivey and Bojan. He should still see points totals in the upper-mid teens, but he was not efficient with his scoring. There is hope that his stroke improves since he did get close to 83% free throw, he does average close to a steal per game, and with Detroit focused more on development than winning, I don't see him losing ground to anyone on their roster. You'll need to definitely compensate for his FG%, but outside of that, he does have moderate upside. C

90. KELDON JOHNSON: 2021-22 STATS: 17.0 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 2.1 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.2 TOPG - He's very statistically similar to Bey, but he is probably in a better situation on this rebuilding Spurs team. Keldon was already one of the offensive sparkplugs on this roster, and with the subtraction of Murray without really adding anyone, he seems primed to be "the guy". Sochan has not shown a ton of upside in the preseason games and will likely develop at his own pace. He has 20+ PPG upside without a ton of weaknesses in his game. I don't expect superstar numbers, but he appears very likely to exceed his APD. A

91. MARCUS SMART: 2021-22 STATS: 12.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 5.9 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.2 TOPG - While I am not a huge fan of most of the Boston players with the new coach and all of the turmoil, I think Smart has a pretty high floor. His value comes in his defense and assists, qualifies for both guard spots, and with Brogdon's injury past, there's a good chance he plays a ton of minutes. If your team has scoring and you're trying to build out some of the other categories, he's a useful player. There is not a scenario where he becomes a complete player, but he stays in his lane and is productive at what he does do. B

92. LAURI MARKKANEN: 2021-22 STATS: 14.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 1.3 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 0.9 TOPG - When Cleveland drafted Mobley, he became a 7-foot small forward. He thrived in that position and now he enters a Utah team that is void of basically any real talent. He should immediately see very high usage and since he is such a mismatch, he offers a ton of upside. Lauri will be pretty statistically similar to guys like John Collins and was drafted much later. He is still very young, so we don't know how high his upside is since it's been a couple season since he's even had a chance to be a major piece. It will be fun watching him and Sexton play off of each other and has shown flashes of his ability to be an elite shooter as well. He will have a very high floor and a solid ceiling for the Jazz. B+

93. KYLE KUZMA: 2021-22 STATS: 17.1 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 3.5 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 2.6 TOPG - Outside of fantasy basketball circles, he doesn't get a lot of attention. He gets more attention for his unique fashion sense than his basketball abilities. Because of that, he fell in this draft and offers upper teens scoring upside, solid rebounding numbers for a SF eligible player, good assist numbers for a forward, and decent defensive numbers. Turnovers are somewhat high for what he does, but I don't think addition of Kristaps will drastically change how he plays. He should see similar numbers to last year and was a good addition at this stage of the draft. B+

94. ANDREW WIGGINS: 2021-22 STATS: 17.2 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 1.5 TOPG - It will be interesting to see how he does with a fully healthy Warriors squad. Golden State starts off the season even better than their championship team with Wiseman back, Kuminga more experienced, Moody more experience, and the addition of DiVincenzo and JaMychal Green. That being said, Wiggins is in a contract year. He could also be a trade target if Kuminga begins to outplay Wiggins. I don't anticipate significant variation in his numbers going into this new season compared to last year, but he's a pretty solid, well-rounded player. He doesn't have a uniquely high-ceiling, but he is significantly above replacement value. B

95. JERAMI GRANT: 2021-22 STATS: 19.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.4 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 1.8 TOPG - He did have more value in Detroit, but he should still be very productive on a high-paced Portland team. Not having to be the primary source of scoring might allow his field goal percentage go closer to the 50%-range like he was in Denver and OKC. He has a firm hold on a starting-spot and at 28, he's in his prime on a win-now team. He will likely go back-and-forth with Simons as the #2 scoring option, but he does have sneaky good defensive production. While a small sample size, he's averaging 13.3 PPG, 1.8 BPG, and 1.3 SPG in preseason, which if he can replicate, puts him as a fringe top-75 player. His high floor makes him an appealing player at this point in the draft and qualifies for both forward positions. B+

96. ALEKSEJ POKUSEVSKI: 2021-22 STATS: 7.6 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.1 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 1.5 TOPG - He is a legitimate boom or bust player. He's a 7-foot power forward that will see a ton of minutes with Chet out for the season. He had a nice showing at the end of last season and has allegedly gained 20 pounds of muscle. He still has a slight frame, but he has incredible upside as a scorer and defensive stopper. OKC is in no hurry to win games, so he might see himself both in and out of the starting line-up. There are a lot of players OKC is trying to develop and I think he faces a lot of challenges early in his career depth wise that Markkanen faced. His floor is rock bottom, but his upside is incredible for fantasy purposes. He won't help OKC win games, but he may help you in your title pursuits. B-

97. TRE JONES: 2021-22 STATS: 6.0 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 3.4 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 0.7 TOPG - He is another low-floor, high-upside guy. There is an obvious void in the San Antonio line-up, and it appears that Tre Jones has earned himself the first opportunity. In 11 starts last year, he averaged 13.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 7.5 APG, with 49/20/76 splits. While it is not mind-blowing, he did average over a steal per game and only a little over 1 turnover per game. He has a chance to replicate this across an entire season, but he will face competition from guys like Josh Primo early on and if they find themselves in a tanking position, Blake Wesley and Malaki Branham. He is worth the chance with there being not being a ton of talented alternatives on the roster, but with the team as bad as it is, it's hard to get excited for anyone on this team. B

98. JABARI SMITH JR: 2021-22 STATS: NA - If you missed out on Paolo and Murray in the draft to this point, JSJ is a fantastic option. He's poised to earn 30+ minutes as their starting 4, has legit 2-way upside, gets you 3-pointers from the forward position, and had a nice 21 point, 8 rebound, 2 assist game in preseason with 5 3-pointers. The game seems to be slowing down for him and he looks to continue his success with Auburn at the NBA level. Will he be an elite producer? No. Will he give you fringe top-75 value? Possibly. Houston is in no hurry to win games, so they will be playing their young guys heavily throughout the year. Everyone on this Houston squad has the potential to be fantasy monsters. B+

99.  COLE ANTHONY: 2021-22 STATS: 16.3 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.7 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.6 TOPG - This pick will get a higher grade that it deserves because since then Markelle Fultz went down for an extended period of time. Anthony is probably the safest player to draft in Orlando outside of Franz Wagner. He has a chance to replicate his success from last year, but hurts you significantly with percentages. He is only a third year player and with the addition of Paolo and the return of many injured players, he could see a more efficient season, but with less scoring. The thing to watch for him is if he can become a legit playmaker and have a Darius Garland like jump. His style of player is more aggressively offensively, but he could have bursts through the season where he flirts with 20+ PPG. With few high-upside point guard options left, he's worth a flyer here. B

100. RUSSELL WESTBROOK: 2021-22 STATS: 18.5 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 7.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 3.8 TOPG - With a new regime, there is a lot unknown with Russ. Regardless of if he starts or comes off the bench, he should see around 30-32 minutes per game, he is probably still the best rebounder on the team outside of AD and LeBron, and with a salary as high as his, he'll see plenty of usage. While he is productive, it comes at a cost of percentages and turnovers. If your team is structured in a way that his deficiencies are padded, he could be a useful add to your team. While the Lakers are trying to win, he's an excellent choice, and there is always the outside chance he gets traded into a situation where he'll get to play more like himself. B

101. RJ BARRETT: 2021-22 STATS: 20.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 3.0 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 2.2 TOPG - I'm always really high on him going into the season and he always finds a way to prove me wrong. His defensive numbers are atrocious, his efficiency is terrible, and he may see less opportunities with them adding a high usage guard like Jalen Brunson. Between Brunson and Randle, Barrett is doing what he can with his opportunities, but many of them get wasted. He's given a long leash and a ton of minutes, so in that regard, he's got a chance to theoretically breakout, but I would temper your expectations. He' got a modest floor and obvious high-upside, but I think he'll end up having another middling season. C+

102. ROBERT WILLIAMS III: 2021-22 STATS: 10.0 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 2.0 APG, 0.9 SPG, 2.2 BPG, 1.1 TOPG - The oft-injured Time Lord is probably the last fringe-elite center in this draft. His defensive upside in credible and more than makes up for his lack of outside shooting. He is however, a major injury risk. If you have the depth to be without him for at least 2 more months, than this was a great pick. He's a double-double with elite blocking, elite field goal percentage, and has started improving as a passer. Without better options available, I'm not mad at this pick. B

103. AL HORFORD: 2021-22 STATS: 10.2 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.4 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.3 BPG, 0.9 TOPG - Even with the injury to Time Lord, I don't anticipate him getting a major bump in minutes. Even with the coaching change, I think due to his age and mileage, he will be capped in the mid-to-upper 20s in minutes all season. I think the player that will step in to absorb a lot of Time Lord's production will be Grant Williams, but Horford will put up solid veteran type numbers. He will likely be a guy that toward the end of the season will be dropped for a starting center on a rebuilding team. C

104. JOSH HART: 2021-22 STATS: 14.9 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 2.1 TOPG - He's another solid player that often gets forgotten. He joins a Portland team with a lot of players that like to eat, but his value comes mostly for his unique ability to get rebounds from the 2-guard. He also qualifies as a wing, and when given minutes and usage, has put up elite-level numbers. While he is only 27 and entering his prime, he has never played 70 games in a season in his entire career, and has played less than 60 games in his last two seasons. If he can stay healthy, even with this deep Portland team, should produce enough to be valued above replacement. B-

105. MITCHELL ROBINSON: 2021-22 STATS: 8.5 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 0.5 APG, 0.8 SPG, 1.8 BPG, 0.8 TOPG - This pick an obvious desperation center pick. He's been an inconsistent producer his entire career, and has failed to really make any leaps. He is only 24 and he did play his most games his career last year. There is some how that Brunson being added to the team will create some stability and improve everyone on this roster, but that might be wishful thinking. Realistically, I expect a very statistically similar season, with probably 15-20 games where he's out with injury. Centers are shallow this year, but he might have been available even later in the draft. C-

106. SPENCER DINWIDDIE: 2021-22 STATS: 13.7 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 5.2 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.6 TOPG - With Brunson gone, he has an opportunity to immediately step into a significant role. He might find himself in and out of the starting line-up depending on how Kidd wants to use him, but he should receive starter minutes regardless. He's an excellent scorer, passer, and while not the most efficient guard, can get hot and stay hot for long stretches. He rebounds well for a guard, but his lack of defensive production overall prevents him from being an elite option. He has 20 PPG upside with 6+ assists, which makes him valuable just from that. You could do worse here. B

107. CARIS LEVERT: 2021-22 STATS: 17.0 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 4.3 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.9 TOPG - If he can stay healthy, there's a chance that even with the depth of this team, that he's a solid producer. He does a little bit of everything, is underrated as a playmaker, can contribute on both ends of the court, and will likely remain the starter barring a significant falloff in production. The depth of Cleveland will cap his upside, but I think he has a high floor and will flirt with 30 minutes per game. He doesn't necessarily move the needle for your team, but he will give you consistent production. B-

108. GORDON HAYWARD: 2021-22 STATS: 15.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.7 TOPG - I didn't mind this pick on draft day, but he just gives off trade vibes with LaMelo out extended time. Hayward could see an increase in his offensive production with Bridges unlikely to play and Melo out, but he's sort of developed a reputation of injuries over the past few years. If he can stay healthy, he does produce a lot of counting stats, averages a steal a game, and is a solid outside shooter. This isn't a bad pick, but there are a lot of question marks until he can prove he can stay healthy. B-

109. BOGDAN BOGDANOVIC: 2021-22 STATS: 15.1 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.1 TOPG - This is an okay pick. I think his floor and ceiling are basically around what he did last year. He was replaced in the starting line-up by DeJounte Murray, so there's a chance he becomes more productive leading the second unit. He's another guy that has missed a lot of games with injury and is now entering his age-30 season. He's got okay production overall but I do not see a lot of variation between his value and guys like Tim Hardaway Jr or Norman Powell, who are drafted much later. He does score a lot of 3's, so there's that, but there were better options at other positions that could've been drafted here. B-

110. ANDRE DRUMMOND: 2021-22 STATS: 7.9 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 1.6 TOPG - He has quite a falloff and it's really a shame. He was a rebounding monster in his prime, put up excellent defensive numbers, and was an okay scorer from the center position. He will begin the season as the back-up center to Nikola Vucevic, but could find himself as the best player on the second unit. There is still hope he recaptures some of his early career success, but unless a major injury happens to Vucevic, this is just an okay pick. His value will depend on how much he's played in the regular season, as he only averaged 19.7 MPG last season. He averaged a modest 16.4 MPG in preseason scoring only 8.75 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 0.25 SPG, and 0.75 BPG. Don't expect significantly better throughout the season. C+

111. JORDAN CLARKSON: 2021-22 STATS: 16.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.5 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.6 TOPG - With Conley up there in age and Sexton coming back from a major injury, this isn't the worst pick. Historically he's been off and on as far as replacement value, but he had a decent floor as a 3-point specialist and low turnover guy. He is pretty one-dimensional so at this point in the draft, it might have been better to draft an upside guy rather than someone that is more likely to get traded to the bench of a contending team rather than on a rebuilding team. Even with increased usage, I don't see him dramatically improving on last year's numbers. C

112. GARY TRENT JR: 2021-22 STATS: 18.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.0 TOPG - Honesty, I like this pick better than the Bogdan pick a few slots back. Trent will see a slight reduction in his offensive upside, but he's a fringe elite steals guy. He will see a hefty amount of minutes and will likely be the starter once again. He is also only 23 and played 70 games last season after a slew of injuries early in his career. Because of those injuries he doesn't have a ton of mileage for a 5th year guy and was healthy enough to play 35 minutes per game last season. B+

113. CAMERON JOHNSON: 2021-22 STATS: 12.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 0.7 TOPG - With Jae Crowder essentially quitting on the team, Cam Johnson enters a permanent role as a start. The system in Phoenix, much like Bridges, does not really allow him to be anything more than a role player. That being said, in 16 games as a starter last season, he averaged 16.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, with 49/91 splits and 3.1 3PG - all with less than 1 turnover per game. If this becomes the new normal, he could be a top-75 player by the end of the season. B+

114. HERBERT JONES: 2021-22 STATS: 9.5 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - He's such a good defender that he may find himself as a permanent starter this season. Devonte' Graham has been a bust and even with young guys like Daniels and Murphy they want to develop, he makes the most sense for defensive reasons. He started most of the season last year and averaged 10.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.8 SPG with 48/84 splits and almost a block per game. He's not a high turnover guy and gets you close to one 3 per game. He did all of this as a rookie. Because of the plethora of high-usage guys on his team, he's capped offensively, but his defense could be a difference maker for this fringe playoff team. B+

115. MALCOLM BROGDON: 2021-22 STATS: 19.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 5.9 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 2.1 TOPG - I don't think he'll see a significant dropoff in his production, even if he comes off of the bench. He has a ton of passing upside, much more than Marcus Smart, is an okay defender, and a typically solid efficiency guy. He also doesn't turn the ball over much. Injuries are an obvious concern, as he has not exceeded 70 games since his rookie year, but hopefully coming off the bench will insulate him a bit from those nagging injuries. B

116. JOHN WALL: 2021-22 STATS: NA - It's been a long time since we saw him play, but the last time he did, he was a top-50 player. At one point in his career he was a top-15 fantasy player, but only when healthy. He played 40 games for the Rockets in 2020-21 season and mustered 20.6 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 6.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.8 BPG, and 2.0 3PG, albeit inefficiently. He should see excellent assist numbers with Kawhi and PG13 and regardless if he starts or comes off the bench, should score in the mid teens with good counting stats. He's a high-risk, high-reward guy, but we're in the later rounds so I like the pick. B+

117. MO BAMBA: 2021-22 STATS: 10.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 1.2 APG, 0.5 SPG, 1.7 BPG, 1.1 TOPG - He's another high-risk, high-reward guy. Wendell Carter Jr has not been the epitome of health, same with Bamba, so there's a chance that at least some point this season he gets minutes. With Jonathan Isaac also coming back, they have a lot of options at front court. If he is healthy and getting minutes he has blocking upside and 3's from the center position. He is more of a draft now guy and see how things play out before making a move. He could find himself on waivers this season depending on how Orlando's final line-up works out. C+

118. ISAIAH STEWART: 2021-22 STATS: 8.3 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.2 APG, 0.3 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 1.2 TOPG - Obviously he was drafted before Bagley went down, but I don't mind this pick at this point in the draft. He doesn't have a ton of upside but he's been training in this off-season to expand his range and could be a more versatile player at his position. He played every game as a starter, but in the 15 games that he played over 30 minutes, he averaged 10.7 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 1.5 APG, and over a block per game. While not elite numbers, with the deficit of quality big men this season, a double-double at this point in the draft with upside is not bad. B

119. ISAIAH JACKSON: 2021-22 STATS: 8.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 0.3 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 1.1 TOPG - An obvious stash pick in the probably even that Turner gets injured or traded, Jackson has pretty capped upside at this point in the season. If he doesn't get traded he's sort of a one-category player in regards to blocking, but in 15 games as a starter last season, he averaged 12.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 2.3 BPG, with 58% FG in only 22.1 MPG. If he can play in the 20-25 MPG range off the bench, he's rosterable, with tremendous upside as a 25-30 MPG starter. B-

120. JALEN SMITH: 2021-22 STATS: 9.2 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 0.5 APG, 0.3 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 0.8 TOPG - Jalen Smith is in a very similar handcuff situation as Jackson, but is probably more likely to get a full workload of minutes off the bat. He has value as a stretch big with some defensive upside. His per-minute production at least puts him in consideration for a breakout season, but with Jackson being a first round draft pick for the Pacers last year, it's possible they might see him more as a long-term starter once he expands his game. Smith is the safer pick but with less upside. B

121. JADEN IVEY: 2021-22 STATS: 15.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 2.5 TOPG - When looking 5 years from now, there's a chance that Ivey ends up being the best player in the draft. As a rookie, I think he'll have moderate success, as he'll be competing against Killan Hayes, a similarly high drafted pick, for guard minutes. Ivey is a more complete player than Hayes and this rebuilding Pistons squad has a lot of different ways they can play Cade to give Ivey minutes. You'll need to be patient with him, but at some point the Pistons will look to tank and give him the lion's share of the minutes at the 2-guard. B-

122. JALEN SUGGS: 2021-22 STATS: 11.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 3.0 TOPG - He struggled early in the season last year before getting hurt and it appeared that Franz Wagner was the higher upside draft pick early on. That being said, Suggs was a monster at Gonzaga and should not be written off. He'll have a chance to prove himself with Fultz hurt to start the season and in the 18 games where he played over 30 MPG, he averaged 14.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.6 SPG, and 0.4 BPG. His shot looks basically broken last season, so if he was able to improve on his efficiency and outside shooting, he could be a breakout candidate with no clear #1 scoring option in Orlando. He's a solid high-risk, high-reward guy. B

123. STEVEN ADAMS: 2021-22 STATS: 6.9 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 3.4 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 1.5 TOPG - He's honestly sort of in the same boat as Al Horford. There are younger guys on the roster that did not look bad in extended minutes at the center and Adams' primary value is in the locker room and as an in-game defender. His value doesn't translate to fantasy well, but the assists at the center spot, rebounds, and high FG% at least make him a roster consideration with how shallow the waiver pool is at center. C+

124. JAMES WISEMAN: 2021-22 STATS: NA - Despite missing all of last year, I'm really optimistic about this pick. Honestly, I was surprised he lasted this long in the draft with how thin the center position is this year. He was a #2 overall pick and in 27 starting games his rookie year averaged 11.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 0.8 APG, 1.1 BPG, with an occasional 3. That is probably his floor, which makes him fringe replacement value. So far this preseason, he's averaging 14.8 PPG and 6.3 RPG in only 19.7 MPG. Needless to say, he's an excellent flyer. B+

125. MONTE MORRIS: 2021-22 STATS: 12.6 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 4.4 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.0 TOPG - I feel like he's entering a similar guard situation that Spencer Dinwiddie entered when he signed with the Wizards. He will put up okay assist and scoring numbers, but he is not an elite upside guard. His value is probably higher in real life than for fantasy, and he could be a drop contender if a major player goes down and their replacement is a highly touted prospect. He isn't a bad flyer, but don't expect him to have a breakout year in his current situation. C

126. BOBBY PORTIS: 2021-22 STATS: 14.6 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.2 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - He's an oft-forgotten player and he has a great combination of rebounding and outside shooting from the center position. Even if Brook Lopez starts, Portis still averaged 10.4 PPG, 8.2 RPG, and over 1 3PG as a reserve player. If that's his floor, it puts him over replacement value for most teams in a 12-team league. His ceiling is probably mid-teens in scoring when Giannis and Middleton are healthy, but Lopez is another year older and the Bucks will rely on Portis quite heavily at center with not a lot of other options. B+

127. JARRED VANDERBILT: 2021-22 STATS: 6.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 1.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 1.0 TOPG - He is either going to start and be a monster for this Utah team, or be on waivers in short order. He's only 23 years old and while he started most games last year, he wasn't getting a ton of minutes. He had 21 games where he played over 30 MPG, and he averaged 8.3 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.6 BPG, and 60% FG. He did all this while playing with several high usage guys in Minnesota. With no clear #1 options on offense, he could see a slight bump in scoring, with a majority of the rebounds in the starting unit, and elite-level steals production for his position. I really like this pick. A-

128. IVICA ZUBAC: 2021-22 STATS: 10.3 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.6 APG, 0.5 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 1.5 TOPG - Probably one of the statistically more vanilla center options in the league, even with his mid-level production, I'm kind of surprised he stayed this long on the board. He won't really get any worse with these numbers, so if his offense isn't required by your team, than the rebounds and moderate counting stats will benefit you. Due to his low-ceiling, I don't love the pick, but I cannot get mad at trying to round off a your team with better than replacement value options. C

129. ROBERT COVINGTON: 2021-22 STATS: 8.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.3 APG, 1.5 SPG, 1.3 BPG, 1.1 TOPG - I don't know which RoCo we will get this year, you don't know which RoCo we will get this year, hell, RoCo probably doesn't even know which RoCo we will get this year. There was a time in his career where he flirted with top-50 value for his per-minute defensive production, 3-point upside, and low turnover ratio. With a healthy Clippers squad, he is likely going to be relegated to either a low-minute starter or a bench player. His defensive stats give him a pretty high floor, but I don't expect him to return to his prime form in his age-31/32 season. B

130. BOJAN BOGDANOVIC: 2021-22 STATS: 18.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.7 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.0 BPG, 1.7 TOPG - He's been a pretty consistent player his entire career. He'll get you points in the upper-teens, he'll get you 3's, and that's about it. Don't expect much else, even on a Detroit squad that doesn't have a confirmed #2 guy. I don't expect much deviation between this year or last year, and he might even see slight declines later in the year in his age-33 season with Detroit expected to still be pretty bad. Enjoy his early season production, because he might be a trade candidate or shut down if Detroit is tanking for Vic. B

131. AARON GORDON: 2021-22 STATS: 15.0 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 2.5 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 1.8 TOPG - Not a huge fan of this pick. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr are healthy, they brought in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and brought in Bruce Brown. He was pretty productive last season, has a solid floor defensively, but Gordon requires high usage to have value. I don't think he'll necessarily play below his ADP, but I don't see an scenario where he improves on his production from last season. He has sort of peaked from both a player and fantasy perspective, so he might find himself on waivers if he gets outplayed by some of the other wing players on the roster. C-

132. LUGENTZ DORT: 2021-22 STATS: 17.2 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.7 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.7 TOPG - He's a solid wing player at this point in the draft. He offers some scoring upside, is a decent 3-point shooter, but even with Chet going out for the season, I don't see significant improvements in his production. He is obviously better than replacement value, but outside of Giddey and SGA, there are not a lot of talent on the OKC roster. While he is starting and getting the majority of minutes at the wing, I see him as a high-floor, moderate-ceiling player. B

133. DILLON BROOKS: 2021-22 STATS: 18.4 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.6 TOPG - This is a great pick for this stage of the draft. In a 12-team league, we're talking about 12th round. He gives you 3's, scoring, low turnovers, and less competition for minutes with Kyle Anderson now in Minnesota. Injuries have been a problem for him in the past, but with Jaren Jackson on the shelf for a while, he will see well over 30 MPG on a winning team. His sneaky steals numbers will also come in hand and if he can improve on his efficiency, he could drastically outpace his APD. B+

134. MIKE CONLEY: 2021-22 STATS: 13.7 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 5.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.7 TOPG - This is a very risky pick. He seems the most likely of the remaining old-regime Jazz players to get traded. If he's playing for the Jazz and starting, he's an okay pick. As a veteran bench player, he will flirt with replacement value. He's now 35 years old and his day is Utah are numbered. Already experience a number of injuries over his career, the once gritty Conley should experience some regression this season. That being said, assists are scarce this late in the draft, he has a solid floor in steals, and he doesn't turn the ball over much. We've seen resurgences before from guys like Lowry and CP3, so there is that outside chance he recaptures his youth, but it's unlikely. C

135. JAVALE MCGEE: 2021-22 STATS: 9.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 0.6 APG, 0.3 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - This is a complete flyer. There is no upside, he won't get 20 MPG, he won't exceed 6-7 RPG, he won't average double-digits, and he'll be hit or miss with his defense numbers. By December, Christian Wood will be the starter and McGee is a situation veteran center that will help the Dallas players try to get over the hump. C-

136. NIC CLAXTON: 2021-22 STATS: 8.7 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.5 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 0.8 TOPG - Having Claxton get drafted right after McGee is exactly why I rated the McGee pick as poor as I did. Claxton is the opposite scenario. He's on a team that complete void of center options, he's 23, and has pretty good per-minute production. He could end the season with double-double averages with close to 1.5 BPG. His production will be volatile, but he has a solid ceiling and moderate floor. B+

137. PATRICK WILLIAMS: 2021-22 STATS: 9.0 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 0.9 TOPG - There was a time where his best comp was Kawhi Leonard. He has legitimate 2-way upside, can play both forward positions and should find himself getting consistent minutes next year with the regular injuries that continue to face this Bulls team. During the preseason, he averaged 11.0 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.5 APG, with pretty bad percentages, so he will need to play much better to enter the starting line-up. C

138. BONES HYLAND: 2021-22 STATS: 10.1 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.8 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.2 TOPG - I like picks like this late in the draft. He will be thrust into a fringe starter role with Monte Morris now in Washington, and he showed flashes as a rookie last season. In only 18.7 minutes per game in the preseason, he averaged 15.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2.3 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.0 BPG, and 2.0 3PG. If those per-minute averages translate during the regular season with 25+ MPG, he could be a breakout candidate this season. He'll need to improve on other aspects of his game and become more efficient at shooting, but as a flyer, this is a fantastic pick. B+

139. KELLY OUBRE: 2021-22 STATS: 15.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 1.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 0.9 TOPG - He was drafted prior to LaMelo going down, but it shouldn't effect his value much either way. With Bridges likely not playing this year, PJ's inconsistencies, and Haywards frequent injuries, he could end up being a permanent starter at some point, and be a reliable 3-and-D option for the back-end of your roster. While he's on the bench, he'll be pretty volatile as far as his floor, but if he can stay as starter, he has moderate upside. B

140. CHRIS BOUCHER: 2021-22 STATS: 9.4 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 0.3 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 0.5 TOPG - His role has always frustrated me. When given a ton of minutes, he's a monster, and it baffles me that he doesn't get more minutes. Not sure if it's because Achiuwa was better than expected, or because Nick Nurse likes to go small ball with Siakam at center, but Boucher has value if he can get at least 22-25 minutes per game. He does have center eligibility, he does get 3's, and he does get blocks. He's sort in the same boat statistically and role-wise as Brook Lopez, but he's younger and has a high ceiling at this point in his career. C+

141. TIM HARDAWAY JR: 2021-22 STATS: 14.2 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2.2 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 0.8 TOPG - At this point in the draft, I don't hate this pick. The Dallas roster will be fluid, as it was last year, and Hardaway could find his way in the starting line-up, putting up slightly above replacement value. He has moderate 3-and-D upside, low turnovers, and he's known to get hot. Dallas could have Dinwiddie take over the back-up point guard spot, allowing THJ to be a switchable option with Bullock in the starting-5. Dallas added a lot of size this season, so he fits with both the starters and the bench. He's a guy that makes you look smart for drafting and he does well, or a player you don't feel hurt to cut if things don't go well. B

142. NORMAN POWELL: 2021-22 STATS: 19.0 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.1 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 1.5 TOPG - He should still start even with a fully healthy roster. I think that Lue likes playing PG and Kawhi at the wing positions, leaving Powell to be their volume 3-point shooter. He has value as a starting-2 or a sixth man, and with the consistent injuries to their players, gives them stability. He will also have a new point guard that is much more prolific as a passer and will find him more readily open. This a solid high-floor pick late in the draft. B+

143. DE'ANDRE HUNTER: 2021-22 STATS: 13.4 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - He's fringe replacement value. Between his injuries and the production he's shown so far in his career, he is a risky option to draft, even this late in the draft. In the preseason this season he averaged 14.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.0 APG, 0.5 SPG, 1.3 3PG, with 58/79 splits in only 21.1 MPG. If he's getting these averages on 25-28 MPG, he does have some value as a shooter, but is a borderline cut candidate unless Collins gets traded. C+

144. JAREN JACKSON JR: 2021-22 STATS: 16.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.1 APG, 0.9 SPG, 2.3 BPG, 1.7 TOPG - If your team can remain competitive and he returns to form by Christmas to give you 2-3 months of solid play and in playoffs, this was a major steal. There's a chance they restrict him upon return and you cannot rule out set backs. If you have the room on your roster to stash him, you just outsmarted 11 other people. His blocking can win that category and he contributes in other ways. The Grizzlies have seen a lot of positive development from Clarke, Saldana, and Tillman, so even at full strength, he isn't likely to exceed 30 MPG. That being said, he runs the risk of missing the entire year, so it's very possible if your team starts racking up injuries, he may force you to cut him. B

145. RUI HACHIMURA: 2021-22 STATS: 11.3 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.1 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 0.8 TOPG - A once exciting prospect, he is fringe droppable at this point. It's more likely than not that Will Barton will enter the starting line-up at the 3 to give some veteran assistance with Beal and Kristaps. Rui has a lot to prove and I don't know if he will be able to at the opening of the season. As other players start securing their roles, he will likely find himself outside the top-150. He was a high draft pick in 2019, so I don't think Washington is ready to cut their losses, and he did average 14.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG in 26.6 minutes in preseason, so he is maybe a wait and see in week one with a very short leash. C-

146. JONATHAN ISAAC: 2021-22 STATS: NA - He is arguably the highest-risk, highest-rewarded player in this draft. He literally hasn't played basketball in over a year. His last season he played was the 2019-20 season where he played 34 games and averaged 11.9 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.6 SPG, 2.3 BPG, and 0.9 3PG with 47/78 splits. If he can replicate that same production he's a sneaky contributor late in the draft. His injuries, as well as a logjam at his position could find it hard for him to get the 28.8 MPG he received that year. All that being said, he's a defensive specialist that can win you steals and blocks single-handedly when healthy. B

147. KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE: 2021-22 STATS: 13.2 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - Honestly, I don't see the point of this draft selection. He's basically going to get replacement value numbers, is on a very deep Denver team, and even if he replicated last year's production, isn't roster worthy. There are guys sitting on waivers with more value. Not a huge fan of this pick, but rosters are being finalized so we'll see how things shake out. D+

148. SETH CURRY: 2021-22 STATS: 15.0 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 3.6 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.7 TOPG - He's a decent specialist pick. A consistent 3-point shooter, he might play more on-ball with Kyrie such a proficient scorer. He will likely see a reduction in minutes with Brooklyn fully healthy, which might benefit him while he recovers from his own injuries. I like him over Joe Harris in the starting line-up, but he should still see similar minutes regardless. Not mad at the pick, but he does have limited upside. C+

149. VICTOR OLADIPO: 2021-22 STATS: 12.4 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 3.5 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 2.0 TOPG - Aside from his inefficacy in the playoffs, he finished pretty strong for a bench player. In the playoffs he averaged 10.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.1 3PG in only 24.5 MPG. His floor is a 3-and-D 2-guard with elite steals upside. He's worth a hold for a few weeks to see how the guard battle shakes out with Miami. Herro just got a major extension and is presumably starting, but with an aging Lowry and several young guys vying for minutes, it'll be interesting to see if his veteran leadership will give him a minutes advantage. B-

150. DORIAN FINNEY-SMITH: 2021-22 STATS: 11.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 1.0 TOPG - He is historically not a great fantasy player even when given a full load of minutes. He has moderate steals upside, but he is inconsistent on offense and is a much better real life player than fantasy. He is on the cusp of replacement value and if a higher yield option becomes available, do not hesitate to cut him. D+

151. BROOK LOPEZ: 2021-22 STATS: 12.4 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 0.5 APG, 0.6 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 0.9 TOPG - Compared to his prime, he's washed, but he's a decent center option with his ability to rack up blocks, shoot 3's, and hit free throws consistently. Don't be surprised if he continues to regress in his production, as Portis is clearly the #1 center option, regardless if he starts or not. Lopez might come into the season strong, but he is likely to be preserved as the season continues. C-

152. EVAN FOURNIER: 2021-22 STATS: 14.1 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - He is hoping for a redemption season after a subpar season both offensively and defensively. The addition of Brunson might allow him to play more effectively off the ball, but realistically, he's sort of a roster holder until the Knicks find a disgruntled superstar they can merge contracts with to trade for. The Knicks are sitting on a stockpile of picks that they will try to use to upgrade over him, but in the meantime, Fournier will likely put up slightly over replacement production. C

153. DE'ANTHONY MELTON: 2021-22 STATS: 10.8 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 1.5 TOPG - While he is better in real life than for fantasy, he does offer fringe elite level steals numbers when given minutes. He's only 24 and last year he had 45 games in which he played between 20-29 MPG (his projected range). In those games he averaged 12.1 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.5 SPG, and 2.2 3PG. If he can produce that all season, he's above replacement value. C+

154. ALEX CARUSO: 2021-22 STATS: 7.4 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.4 TOPG - His biggest issue is going to be availability, as he's only played more than 60 games once in his career. With Lonzo Ball out for a while, he could be in line to start. In 18 games as a starter last season, he averaged only 5.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.2 SPG, and 1.0 3PG. His floor is very low, but his steals upside makes him at least a watch and wait for a week or two. There are probably more productive options available on waivers, but if your team lacks steals, he's worth hanging onto short-term. D+

155. MARVIN BAGLEY III: 2021-22 STATS: 11.3 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 0.8 TOPG - Obviously, him getting injured after the draft is a bummer, but he's probably worth hanging onto. He will likely be back in a month, where he has a good shot to either start, or get starter minutes. Detroit is not desperate to win games, but is still more likely to get heavy minutes than Noel and Duren. He had a nice run to wrap up the season, but he's failed to live up to his draft position. His redemption season will have to wait a bit longer, but when he returns, I expect mid-teens efficient scoring, some outside shooting, decent rebounding numbers, and probably center eligibility at some point. B-

156. PATRICK BEVERLEY: 2021-22 STATS: 9.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 4.6 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 1.3 TOPG - He was a decent pick considering there was already rumors of Westbrook coming off of the bench prior to the beginning of the season. His defensive contributions offset his inefficiency. He is often used as a streamer throughout the year, so while he was already dropped to start the season, he could find himself on a roster in short order. C+

157. BRUCE BROWN: 2021-22 STATS: 9.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 0.8 TOPG - If he starts he has some value, but his production will be quite volatile if coming off of the bench. With Denver healthy, he'll struggle to find minutes, but his contribution won't go unnoticed. He does rebound well for a 2-guard, has solid defensive numbers, and hits occasional 3's. Most of the picks at this stage of the draft are flyers. C+

158. WILL BARTON: 2021-22 STATS: 14.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3.9 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.8 TOPG - I think he will be in and out of the starting line-up. Having a veteran presence when all of your other wing players are very young might help the Wizards get back into the playoffs. Kristaps brings experience as well, so this team got a little bit older, but not necessary at its detriment. He has slightly above replacement value and should get starter minutes regardless of which unit he plays for. B-

159. JOSH GREEN: 2021-22 STATS: 4.8 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.2 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 0.7 TOPG - Honestly, he can be dropped. I'm not optimistic he'll get more than high teens in minutes and has not been productive when given opportunities. He's worth keeping on your watch list to see who absorbs the Brunson minutes, but I think he's the 8th or 9th guy on the roster. F

160. ONYEKA OKONGWU: 2021-22 STATS: 8.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.1 APG, 0.6 SPG, 1.3 BPG - Excellent pick this late in the draft. He has all of the elements you want at this stage - replacement value or higher production, youth, upside, and per-minute production. He'll likely need an injury or trade of Capela or Collins to ignite a breakout, but many had him targeted to take a leap this year. B+

161. MARKELLE FULTZ: 2021-22 STATS: 10.8 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.2 TOPG - He's not projected to miss a ton of time and he's the best passer out of their guard rotation. He has defensive upside, can get to the rim, and if he can stay healthy and produce even respectable 3's production, he could hold value. This is a nice pick at the end of the draft. B

162. LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE: 2021-22 STATS: 12.9 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.3 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 0.9 TOPG - He's not even on a team. Wasted pick. The team was on auto so I'm not surprised, but I have to rate it like I see it. F

163. REGGIE JACKSON: 2021-22 STATS: 16.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 4.8 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 2.3 TOPG - Not a bad pick at all for a final pick. Wall is oft-injured and hasn't played basketball in over a year. With a healthy Clippers squad, he will see some offensive production decrease, but his steals number and efficiency might improve. He can get hot from beyond the arc and with the West being stacked, could play late into games. B

164. JONATHAN KUMINGA: 2021-22 STATS: 9.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.4 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.1 TOPG - I don't anticipate him really taking off until later this year, or at all. I do think he's wasting the early part of his career and given a larger role would rise to the occasion. Unless Golden State moves on from Draymond, or a starter gets injured, I don't think he will see significant improvement. Him and Wiseman are almost in the same boat, but Kuminga has a lower floor. C

165. LONNIE WALKER IV: 2021-22 STATS: 12.1 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.2 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 1.0 TOPG - Lakers as a squad have a lot of guards already and he has been too inconsistent to justify a major role. He's a replacement value player that has already been dropped. F

166. CHRIS DUARTE: 2021-22 STATS: 13.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.6 TOPG - While his upside is somewhat capped until Buddy Hield gets traded, he's a solid shooter with defensive upside and decent counting stats. For a late round flyer, I like this pick. B+

167. PRECIOUS ACHIUWA: 2021-22 STATS: 9.1 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.1 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 1.2 TOPG - He's center-eligible, capable of playing heavy minutes, has moderate two-way potential, and is only 23. He's a bit small to be a starting center, but he's gritty and worth at least seeing how their roster plays out. C+

168. CEDI OSMAN: 2021-22 STATS: 10.7 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.0 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.0 TOPG - Not a fan of his game. His stats are mostly empty and with them acquiring Donovan Mitchell, I don't anticipate him having a large role. He was already dropped in the league. F