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Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley tops the list of projected fantasy basketball breakouts this season. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Hey, hoop heads! As we gear up for another electrifying NBA season, it’s time to uncover those hidden gems ready to shine on the hardwood. This week, we’re focusing on four dynamic guards set to make a splash in your fantasy basketball leagues.
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Put these players on your radar as they’re stepping into more prominent roles and possess true breakout characteristics. Let’s break it down.
Immanuel Quickley, PG/SG, Toronto Raptors
The fifth-year guard finally has an opportunity to showcase his talent as a full-time starter. Quickley gave us a glimpse of what to expect this upcoming season when he averaged 19 points with five rebounds and seven assists in 38 games for the Raptors last season. He played so well that the Raptors extended Quickley through the 2028-2029 season, entrusting him as their franchise PG.
Per BetMGM, Quickley has the sixth-shortest odds (+2000) to win Most Improved Player, a strong signal that he’s in for a big season. Following the mid-season trade from the Knicks, Quickley’s playing time ballooned from 23 to 33 minutes per game. For those concerned about Scottie Barnes eating into Quickley’s usage, he only saw a 2% decline with Barnes on the floor (24% to 22%). Quickley is a versatile fantasy player who provides value in most categories except blocks and FG%.
His ADP sits in the fifth round, but I’d move aggressively for him in the fourth round because I expect he’ll finish within the top 50 in both points and category leagues this season.
Cam Thomas, SG, Brooklyn Nets
Cam Thomas has been a microwave bucket since entering the league a few years ago. This season, we’ll see him emerge as the top option and franchise player for the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets. Thomas saw a 30% usage rate with Mikal Bridges present (he’s now gone) and was one of nine players under 23 years old to average at least 20 ppg last season.
While Thomas is typecast as a chucker, this is the year we’ll see some growth…
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Publish date : 2024-09-23 15:40:26
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