We’re nearly one month away from the Feb. 8 trade deadline. Keeping an eye on the NBA’s rumor mill is just as important as staying on top of the one in your fantasy league.
It’s officially trade season, folks.
Check out the latest fantasy basketball expert consensus rankings –
Fantasy Basketball Trade Advice (Week 11)
Trade For
Acquiring a player on a good team is – maybe more so than any other – a sound strategy. For the third-ranked team in offensive rating, the Bucks are filling up the stat sheet.
Middleton has quietly been the third best player on the second-best scoring offense in the NBA. In his last five games, the resurgent vet is averaging 18.4 points, 7.8 assists, and 3.6 rebounds on 58.1% shooting from the field and 48% from deep. Starting the season with a minutes restriction, it took Middleton until the In-Season Tournament semifinal to register at least 30 minutes in a game.
In the midst of his strong performance, snag Middleton if you can.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Higher: Buddy Hield, De’Anthony Melton, Jabari Smith Jr.
Trade Away
The Warriors are a sinking ship. Both Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga have expressed a lack of confidence in the coaching staff and, outside of Stephen Curry, no one in the lineup can find a groove – Paul included.
Unlike teammate Brandin Podziemski, who could blossom into a more prominent role, Paul, who’s averaging 9 points and 7.3 assists on 42.1% shooting, has reached his ceiling considering his age.
When the Point God hits the double-digit assist mark, you’re pleased with his production. Though, he’s only hit that number six times in his last 15 games played with at least six minutes logged. Paul’s lack of a scoring role practically makes him entirely reliant on his passing for fantasy points.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Lower: Khris Middleton, Immanuel Quickley
Trade For
Contrary to the “acquire players on good teams” strategy, there’s the “rostering young, exciting players on bad teams can be fun” mindset. Without a shadow of a doubt, Henderson fits the bill here.
The second overall pick in June’s draft, Henderson’s 24-game career has been shaky thus far. However, it could be that the guard has begun to turn a corner. In his last five games – four of which have been starts – Henderson is averaging 17.6 points, 7.8 assists, and 3.8 rebounds. Not too bad!
The efficiency still needs work, but Chauncey Billups and the Blazers are letting him loose and allowing him freedom.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Higher: Jeremy Sochan, Gary Trent Jr.
Trade Away
Don’t go to your league’s group chat floating Beal’s name around like crazy, but keep the idea of selling high on the 12th-year guard front of mind.
Beal simply isn’t reliable – and with every game that he plays and Kevin Durant doesn’t, his price rises. Don’t rule out the possibility that Beal strings some quality games together without being bothered by injury, but realize that he’s played just 40% of all possible games since the 2020-21 season.
If Beal builds on his three straight 20-point games, strongly consider moving on from him.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Lower: Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Johnson
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