10 Sleepers You Must Draft II 2024-25 Fantasy Basketball

Summary

In this episode of Roa Wire, Nick Whan and Alex Barua discuss their top fantasy basketball sleepers for the upcoming season. They cover early, mid, and late-round picks, including potential breakout stars and players with high upside. Players like LaMelo Ball, Cade Cunningham, and Jaylen Williams are highlighted, along with strategies for drafting them in your fantasy league.

Takeaways

• 🏀 LaMelo Ball is considered an early round sleeper due to his potential despite past injuries.
• 🚀 Cade Cunningham's improved stats and health make him a potential top 30 player in fantasy basketball.
• 📈 Jaden Ivey's value is on the rise with the Detroit Pistons, showing potential for a breakout season.
• 🌟 Brandon Miller's strong second half of his rookie season suggests he could be a valuable mid-round pick.
• 🎯 Darius Garland's injury issues might have lowered his draft position, but he has the potential to be a high-floor player.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Devon Vassell's efficiency improvements and potential for a higher usage rate make him a late-round sleeper.
• 🚀 Jonathan Kuminga could benefit from potential injuries to key players on the Golden State Warriors.
• 🔍 Jordan Poole's late-season performance suggests he could be a valuable late-round pick despite early season struggles.
• 🤔 Chris Middleton, despite recent injury concerns, is a risk worth taking in the late rounds for his potential production.
• 🌈 Tyus Jones could see significant minutes backing up Deon Booker and could be a valuable fantasy asset.

Q & A

Who is considered an early round sleeper for fantasy basketball in the video?

Lamelo Ball, the starting point guard for the Charlotte Hornets, is considered an early round sleeper.

What is the current average draft position (ADP) for Lamelo Ball on Yahoo?

Lamelo Ball's ADP is around 27 on Yahoo.

Why is Cade Cunningham highlighted as a sleeper pick in the Eastern Conference?

Cade Cunningham is highlighted as a sleeper pick because he showed significant improvement in his stats, including points per game, assists, steals, and field goal percentage, despite playing for the Detroit Pistons.

How many games did Cade Cunningham play last season?

Cade Cunningham played 62 games last season.

What is the potential upside for Cade Cunningham in fantasy basketball?

Cade Cunningham has the potential to be a top 30 or even top 25 player if things break right for him.

Who is Alex Barua's mid-round sleeper pick and why?

Alex Barua's mid-round sleeper pick is Jaylen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is considered a sleeper because he was in the voting for most improved player and with Josh Giddy gone, he is expected to have a higher usage rate.

What is the current draft position for Brandon Miller and what is his potential upside?

Brandon Miller is currently being drafted around pick 70 in Yahoo leagues, but he has the potential to be a top 30 fantasy player based on his performance in the second half of last season.

Why is Darius Garland considered a sleeper pick in the late rounds?

Darius Garland is considered a sleeper pick because despite struggling last year due to injury, he has proven in the past to be a high-floor player with the potential for 20 points and 10 assists per game.

What is the reason for Devonte' Graham being a good late-round pick?

Devonte' Graham is a good late-round pick because he plays for the San Antonio Spurs, where he is likely to be the second-best option and has shown high efficiency and potential for high scoring and assists.

Who is the sleeper pick mentioned for the Golden State Warriors and why?

Jonathan Kuminga is the sleeper pick for the Golden State Warriors because he is expected to be the number two scoring option behind Steph Curry, and if Curry or Draymond Green gets injured, Kuminga could be the clear number one option.

Why is Jordan Poole considered a sleeper pick despite his past performance?

Jordan Poole is considered a sleeper pick because he finished last season strongly and has shown potential in the past. His current draft position in the 90s or later means there is not much to lose by drafting him late.

What is the potential downside of drafting Chris Middleton late in the draft?

The potential downside of drafting Chris Middleton late is his history of injury problems, which has led to him being drafted outside the top 100. However, if he stays healthy, he could provide a solid return on investment.

Why is Tyus Jones seen as a value pick in the very late rounds?

Tyus Jones is seen as a value pick because he is a reliable backup point guard who could see significant minutes due to the injury history of Deon Booker and potentially Bradley Beal, providing him opportunities for increased fantasy production.