Quite the interesting week in the NBA, huh? Zach LaVine didn’t shoot down his trade rumors, and the Bulls seem on the verge of blowing it up, the Rockets are absolutely surging, the Pacers’ offense is nothing short of historic, and then there was the Warriors-Timberwolves debacle.
Nevertheless, fantasy basketball continues onward and there are trades to be made.
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Fantasy Basketball Trade Advice (Week 4)
Trade For
Tobias Harris (PHI – SF, PF)
It won’t make headlines, but Harris has been great through 11 games. The vet ranks 14th in the league in FG%, is playing the most minutes of his career, and is recording a career-best clip from the field. A protective ball handler and fine rebounder, Harris is just about all you could ask for from a non-star in fantasy: consistent and reliable. And with Kelly Oubre Jr. still recovering from his injuries, Harris is a safe bet to provide strong returns in the short term.
Use his undiscussed performance to your advantage and acquire one of the best forwards in fantasy.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Higher: Cameron Johnson, Austin Reaves, Jalen Green
Trade Away
DeMar DeRozan (CHI – SF, SG)
It would come as a huge shock if Chicago doesn’t trade DeRozan, who’s a free agent after this year. The 34-year-old isn’t having a great season by his standards, as he’s recording his least efficient season from the field since 2015 and has eclipsed the 25-point mark just twice.
Let’s say he’s traded to the Lakers or even the Knicks. Do they have the bandwidth to fit DeRozan’s 17.2 shots per game into their respective systems? Probably not. There’s a fairly good chance that DeRozan’s most fantasy-friendly team is Chicago – while being realistic about who could acquire him.
It may seem that DeRozan’s value is at its lowest, but with trade rumors swirling, it could get even lower.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Lower: Desmond Bane, Scottie Barnes, Lauri Markkanen
Trade For
Goga Bitadze (ORL – C)
Bitadze holds an incredibly low rostered percentage but has wholly outperformed it. He’s averaging 10 points, 7.3 rebounds, and three blocks in 23.5 minutes per game in November. With Wendell Carter Jr.‘s return date unknown, Bitadze will continue to share Orlando’s center minutes with Moritz Wagner, who lacks the rebounding and shot-blocking production that Bitadze possesses.
If you lack center depth in a deeper league, Bitadze offers considerable value as a low-risk acquisition if he’s on another team.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Higher: Robert Covington, Nick Richards, Precious Achiuwa
Trade Away
James Harden (LAC – PG, SG)
Hate to be pushy here, but shouldn’t a team with four of the 15 best players of the last decade have had some level of success so far? Harden will surely improve as the Clippers continue on, but he didn’t take nearly this long to acclimate in Brooklyn or Philadelphia. 15 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game are not encouraging figures through five games.
Waiting around to see if Harden improves his play doesn’t seem like a pleasant prospect for his fantasy managers – especially when you consider the Clippers’ infamous tendency to rest stars.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Lower: Jimmy Butler, Desmond Bane, Mikal Bridges
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