26/27 Nov. 10 Box Score Analysis (6 Games)
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Darius Garland: This box score doesn’t mean much since the Suns put this one to bed early. Garland has been trending up after an absolutely brutal start, but he’s still not producing at a level that justifies his top-60 price tag. He’s still ranked well outside of the top 100 in nine-category leagues and has been just a top-80 player in eight-category setups. The return of Brandon Ingram could help Garland turn things around. Ingram will take away defensive attention, which should help with Garland’s absolutely brutal turnover rate. The two-time All-Star joining the Clippers’ lineup could lead to a small per-minute dip in Garland’s scoring and assist numbers, but if it makes the Clippers more competitive—and it likely will—Ingram’s impact on Garland should end up being positive. While Garland should trend up, he’s a risky player to buy low on. As we’ve seen over the last few years, he does come with a low per-game floor, and with the Clippers not having their pick this year, he comes with a murky late-season outlook.
Derrick Jones Jr. (Pick Up): This would have been a big night for Jones if the Clippers were more competitive. He continues to produce at a 12-team level in category leagues. In points leagues, he’s just a streamer. The forward is currently producing borderline top-100 numbers that include averages of 11.1 PPG on 50.7 FG%, 1.9 3PG, 4.9 RPG, 1.1 SPG, and 0.8 BPG. Brandon Ingram’s return could turn him into just a 14-team league player in category leagues, but until we see Jones’ production actually fall off, we should hold him.
Brook Lopez: A brutal night for Lopez after three straight solid games from the veteran. With Isaiah Jackson back, Lopez goes back to being just a borderline 12-team option. He can have top-120 stretches as long as he continues to start, but he’s not going to end up in that range on the year. He’s only been a top-130 nine-category player this year, despite shooting 57.0 percent from the field and his ranking being held up by a microscopic turnover rate. If Lopez is your worst player, feel free to drop him to open up a streaming spot. In points leagues, he has no upside and should be viewed as just a streamer.
Isaiah Jackson (Pick Up in 14+ team leagues): Jackson returned after a one-game absence due to a groin injury that had been bothering him for a couple of games. He should start playing at least 20 MPG soon, which is enough to make him worthy of a flier in 14-team leagues. In 12-team leagues, he should be viewed as just a streamer until he either moves back into the starting lineup or the minute split at center starts looking more even. Jackson needs about 22 MPG to be a clear 12-team player. He is producing some excellent per-minute numbers. The center is currently putting up 14.3 PP36 on 58.2 FG%, 10.4 RP36, 3.5 AP36, 2.3 SP36, and 1.2 BP36.
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