Kevin Durant was exchanged with Houston Rockets: Fantasy Basketball Impact
The Rockets accelerated their time sequence on Sunday, acquiring the Superstar Kevin Durant by the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and several choices of the second round.
After a series of seven fought games that sent the young rockets that packs in the first round, obtaining Durant relieves the inconsistent shot of shots and follies in the time of crisis that have aroused their growth.
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Phoenix, on the other hand, passes from a forgetful era in which the trio of Booker-Durant-Beal was equivalent to an release of the first round and lost the playoffs this season.
We discuss the fantasy implications of the successful trade in the wake of what will surely be an exciting near the finals of the NBA on Sunday evening.
When it was said that the Rockets were interested in Durant last week, my initial thoughts were:
“I am a fan of Durant who fits into the PF point in Houston because it makes its offense more dynamic. It has all the other covered pieces – Now, it is the fact that the rockets want to make it run back with the same young unit or take a dip. In any case, KD still thrives on the fantasy perspective with the rockets.”
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My position has not launched now that business has been performed. I expect Durant to be a first period in the foreground in fantasy, and if he remains healthy, he should end up among the first 15 (he has not finished less than 12th value per game from his beginner season).
The values for Amen Thompson, Alperenia şengün and Fred Vanvleet remain the same, if they do not become slightly better, due to Durant’s arrival. The addition of one of the most efficient markers ever lightens the offensive burden. The gravity and attention that KD brings, even if this autumn turns 37, will help the offense to flow more fluidly and will probably lead to more assist and better movements of the ball.
The greatest winner is Tari Eason. A beast per minute that easily accumulates fantasy production is a player who expects to see a push in minutes and opportunities now that Dillon Brooks has gone. I think it is the most natural solution to SF of Jabari Smith Jr.
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I think Smith is the most negative player on Houston. It was fantastic outside the bench for the rockets in the post season so that he could remain like his favorite role with so much fire power in the starting unit.
The hands of the Suns were linked, since Durant is a star who ages with a year left on his agreement. They didn’t have much negotiation power, but to see them only return with the tenth choice of the next NBA 2025 Plus Green, Brooks and the second round is a little disappointing. As if I could not get one of Tari Eason, Jabari Smith, Cam Whitmore or Reed Sheppard?!?!
However, I like Jalen Green’s chances to improve his fantasy game with a change in the scenario.
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Green is resistant, having played at least 67 games in his first four seasons. While availability is essential for any format, Green is a player I prefer in the points championships because most of his value derives from the score.
He concluded 79th in points championships, with an average of 31 fantasy points per match last season. The score should not be a problem in Phoenix, with 18 FGA and a 29% use per game now left free on an offense without KD. With a tax and uninteresting frontcourt, I would expect the Suns to increase their rhythm and rely on a three -guard training led by Booker.
For the category championships, fantasy managers must see greater efficiency of efficiency. He never shot better than 42% from the field, but it’s nice to see that Green worked in his mid -range game this summer. Having veterinarians like Booker and Beal should help him complete his game with a better decision -making process and a selection of the shots. The improvement of efficiency would compensate for the rebounds, assists and lack of actions it provides.
They are higher on Booker after this trade, moving it to a half second rounder as it will generate so much offense for this team. Beal involves too much risk of injury to get excited, but his actions have not gone down in this scenario. Brooks is not a factor for me in any format.
Let’s see what the only ones do in the draft of the NBA; Otherwise, this agreement should be the beginning of an epic summer in the association.