Fantasy Basketball: 2024-25 Southeast Division Team Previews

By Noah Rubin

The 2024-25 NBA season is a little over one month away, making this prime time for fantasy managers to prepare for their drafts. Rotoworld will have articles dropping throughout this time, beginning with fantasy-related thoughts on every team. Next up in our division-by-division previews is the Southeast Division. While Orlando retained its core, Atlanta traded Dejounte Murray, which should boost Trae Young’s value. Charlotte and Washington are rebuilding, while Miami fashions itself as a significant player in the Eastern Conference.

2024-25 NBA Southeast Division Team Previews

Atlanta Hawks

2023-24 Record: 36-46

Pace: 100.84 (6th)

Offensive Rating: 116.4 (12th)

Defensive Rating: 118.4 (27th)

One Potential Sleeper: Dyson Daniels

The return for a former All-Star in Dejounte Murray may not have seemed significant, but Daniels, a former top-10 pick, is primed for a breakout year. His defensive impact makes him an elite counterpart to Trae Young in the backcourt, and an increased role will allow his numbers to rise across the board. His strongest category will be his ability to swipe steals, and he’ll need to take steps as a shooter to thrive, but the situation is ideal for Daniels to shine.

One Potential Bust: Onyeka Okongwu

This isn’t to say it will be another disappointing season, but the potential is certainly there. The Hawks haven’t shown a willingness to trade or bench Clint Capela, so Okongwu could end up stuck playing 23 minutes per game as a reserve once again. OO is a fun talent that will thrive in fantasy as a starter. However, there is a chance that next summer, we will once again say, “This is the year that Okongwu starts and breaks out.” This shouldn’t discourage managers from drafting OO, but it is worth watching.

Notable Number: 37.7

That’s how many 3-pointers Atlanta shot per game last season, the seventh-most in the NBA. That was up from 30.5 the year before, which was 28th in the league. Quin Snyder emphasized shooting 3-pointers, and the pace they played allowed for that. They drafted Zaccharie Risacher with the first pick this summer, and his best skill is his deep-range…

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Publish date : 2024-09-17 13:00:00

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