Each and every Wednesday, we are going to be providing players that you should not only look to acquire via trade but also players you should look to trade away.
Going forward, where fitting, with the data that we’ve seen so far, we’ll build in potential trade scenarios for those you should look to acquire and those you should look to move.
Let’s get to it.
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Trade For
Well, when are you reading this? Because as I’m writing it, the hope for the Hornets – and Ball, specifically – is that the guard will be able to make his long-awaited return to the Charlotte lineup. Ball has played in just three games this season, averaging 19.3 points and 7 assists per game.
The best chance to trade for him is from A. someone who doesn’t realize that he’s back or B. someone who is looking to maximize trade value and not deal with an “injury risk.”
In either case, put the offers out there. He’s 100% rostered in Yahoo leagues, so people haven’t dropped him out of frustration or anything, so you’re going to have to trade someone not just of perceived good value, but actual good value.
Players to trade for him that are ranked higher:
Anthony Davis, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Donovan Mitchell
Trade Away
It’s been so fun to see Bol Bol break out this year after being buried in Denver for so long – and forgotten in his other stops along the way. As good as he’s been for fantasy, he’s been struggling of late.
He’s the No. 28 player on the season still, but over the last two weeks, he’s slid down to No. 78. And that’s after being a top-58 player heading into December. The scoring has taken a massive dip, as he’s failed to top six points in three of his last six games.
The blocks have been elite half the time, and non-existent the other half. And the minutes, in turn, have fluctuated. He’s still worth rostering and starting, of course, as we’ve seen his monster upside. But if someone is still chasing that Bol Bol high, I can see moving off of him.
Players to trade for him that are ranked lower:
Franz Wagner, Alperen Sengun, Paolo Banchero
Trade For
The news of Cade Cunningham missing the rest of the season was expected, but still a blow to Detroit. But not everything is doom and gloom in Motown, as we’re seeing Duren not only taking on a bigger role as a rookie for the Pistons, but starting too.
And he’s rewarded not only Detroit, but fantasy managers, as well. He hauled in a double-double in his first start – marking his second straight double-double overall – and then hauled in 13 boards against Anthony Davis and the Lakers.
Not bad for a teenager.
Duren has played 24 minutes or more in three straight games, and we should continue seeing his development progress as the season goes on. Grab him before it’s too late.
Players to trade for him that are ranked higher:
Klay Thompson, Jalen McDaniels, Saddiq Bey
Trade Away
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG/SG – OKC)
Stud. Breakout. All-Star. Superstar. Use whatever word that you want to describe him, and you’d be right. SGA is all of that … but he’s also on a team that isn’t looking to win yet again.
SGA trails only Kevin Durant in 9-cat leagues right now, and those who drafted him have to be among the leaders in their leagues. But you can’t take the production with you, so you have to find the sweet spot when to stop juicing the proverbial orange so to speak.
It might be now, as we know for a fact that OKC will be shutting him down come fantasy playoffs. So while he’s one of the best players in fantasy right now, you can get a king’s ransom for him.
Players to trade for him:
Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Booker, Trae Young
Other Players to trade for:
Other Players to trade away:
Bennedict Mathurin (SG/SF – IND)
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