Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: Time to invest in Donovan Mitchell

Injuries, injuries and more injuries have been a common theme in the NBA this season. We have seen teams lose multiple stars already, which has a ripple effect across the fantasy landscape. One way to try and help your fantasy basketball team stay afloat through injuries is to make trades. Let’s discuss some players to buy low on, sell high on or hold based on their early starts.

Fantasy basketball trade targets

Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers

Mitchell had averaged at least 26.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists in both of his first two seasons with the Cavaliers. He is below all of those marks this season, averaging 23.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists. His scoring is not down because of a lack of efficiency. He is shooting 46.8% from the field, including a career-high 41.0% from behind the arc.

The reason Mitchell’s numbers are down is because he has averaged only 31 minutes per game. He averaged at least 35 minutes in both of the last two seasons. The Cavaliers have been blowing teams out on their way to a 12-0 start, which means that they haven’t had to push Mitchell to play a ton some nights. His usage rate is still 31.4%, which is identical to his mark from last season. As the Cavaliers play more close games, Mitchell should spend more time on the floor. While he’s not exactly struggling, this might be the low point for his fantasy value for the season.

Trey Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans have been completely decimated by injuries. Things became even worse for them Tuesday with Jose Alvarado (hamstring) potentially out for around six weeks. He joins Zion Williamson (hamstring), Dejounte Murray (hand), CJ McCollum (thigh), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Jordan Hawkins (back) on the sidelines.

One of the few bright spots for the Pelicans is that Murphy made his season debut Monday after sitting out their first 10 games. He only played 26 minutes, posting 12 points, five rebounds, two blocks and two 3-pointers. As he continues to round his way back into shape, he should become one of their focal points of their offense. Try to trade for him now before he starts to produce gaudy scoring…

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Publish date : 2024-11-13 11:27:00

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