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10 Days until tip off. Let's talk ROY.
NBA Betting Odds for ROY
Derrick Williams +350
Kyrie Irving +500
Jimmer Fredette +500
Enes Kanter +500
Kemba Walker +800
Ricky Rubio +800
Jan Vesely +1200
Klay Thompson +1200
Marcus Morris +1500
Markieff Morris +1500
Norris Cole +1500
Tobias Harris +1500
Kawhi Lonard +2000
Field +500
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Derrick Williams, PF, MIN[/center:249tpgma]
ESPN Fantasy: One of the most talented players in this year's draft, Williams is an aggressive rebounder and finisher in traffic with a soft mid-range jump shot. A phenomenal athlete and well-rounded scorer, Williams is an NBA-ready talent with potential to be a big fantasy star. He may not start immediately unless Michael Beasley is traded, but he will make an impact from the start in Minnesota even if he comes off the bench. Look for Williams to be a contributor in scoring, rebounds, steals and blocks as a rookie, but temper your expectations unless Beasley is moved.
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Kyrie Irving, PG, CLE[/center:249tpgma]
ESPN Fantasy: Irving has great court vision, the physical tools to get to the rim, the range to keep defenses honest and the defensive acumen to rack up steals. After missing all but 11 games at Duke as a frosh because of a toe injury, we don't know if his health will be a long-term issue. He's not a physical freak of nature like Derrick Rose or John Wall, but you don't need to be a freak to rack up fantasy stats. You just need opportunity. Irving should have plenty of that, despite the presence of Baron Davis and Ramon Sessions. He may not explode as a rookie, but you can expect him to be a fantasy contributor as soon as he earns a starting job, which likely will be in training camp.
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Kemba Walker, PG, CHA[/center:249tpgma]
ESPN Fantasy: Pundits can discuss the value of heart when describing players like Walker, but we fantasy folk know that statistics are the only values that matter. So while he led UConn to the NCAA title last season, he was just 11-of-34 from the field and 1-of-9 from 3-point range in the Final Four. Since he shot just 42.8 percent in his breakout college campaign (and 40.3 percent in 2009-10), it's safe to assume he's going to shoot a rough percentage as an NBA rookie. If he can unseat incumbent PG starter D.J. Augustin, though, Walker should take enough shots to score in the teens. That should come with some dimes, 3s and steals, making him a worthwhile fantasy option. If not, he'll be limited by a time-share.
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Ricky Rubio, PG, MIN[/center:249tpgma]
ESPN Fantasy: Rubio was a big topic of conversation during the Beijing Olympics in the summer of 2008 and an even bigger topic of conversation when he was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2009 draft. After he spent a few years overseas, the Rubio hype machine has died down considerably and many scouts have commented that he has not progressed the way they hoped he would. But Rubio still has the passing skills that made him a prodigy, and he'll have some scoring weapons in Kevin Love, Michael Beasley and Derrick Williams to fill the lanes. Given how long the Wolves waited for him, he should earn plenty of minutes in his rookie season and will be a fantasy asset for assists and steals immediately.
Who you got?
NBA Betting Odds for ROY
Derrick Williams +350
Kyrie Irving +500
Jimmer Fredette +500
Enes Kanter +500
Kemba Walker +800
Ricky Rubio +800
Jan Vesely +1200
Klay Thompson +1200
Marcus Morris +1500
Markieff Morris +1500
Norris Cole +1500
Tobias Harris +1500
Kawhi Lonard +2000
Field +500
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Derrick Williams, PF, MIN[/center:249tpgma]
ESPN Fantasy: One of the most talented players in this year's draft, Williams is an aggressive rebounder and finisher in traffic with a soft mid-range jump shot. A phenomenal athlete and well-rounded scorer, Williams is an NBA-ready talent with potential to be a big fantasy star. He may not start immediately unless Michael Beasley is traded, but he will make an impact from the start in Minnesota even if he comes off the bench. Look for Williams to be a contributor in scoring, rebounds, steals and blocks as a rookie, but temper your expectations unless Beasley is moved.
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Kyrie Irving, PG, CLE[/center:249tpgma]
ESPN Fantasy: Irving has great court vision, the physical tools to get to the rim, the range to keep defenses honest and the defensive acumen to rack up steals. After missing all but 11 games at Duke as a frosh because of a toe injury, we don't know if his health will be a long-term issue. He's not a physical freak of nature like Derrick Rose or John Wall, but you don't need to be a freak to rack up fantasy stats. You just need opportunity. Irving should have plenty of that, despite the presence of Baron Davis and Ramon Sessions. He may not explode as a rookie, but you can expect him to be a fantasy contributor as soon as he earns a starting job, which likely will be in training camp.
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Kemba Walker, PG, CHA[/center:249tpgma]
ESPN Fantasy: Pundits can discuss the value of heart when describing players like Walker, but we fantasy folk know that statistics are the only values that matter. So while he led UConn to the NCAA title last season, he was just 11-of-34 from the field and 1-of-9 from 3-point range in the Final Four. Since he shot just 42.8 percent in his breakout college campaign (and 40.3 percent in 2009-10), it's safe to assume he's going to shoot a rough percentage as an NBA rookie. If he can unseat incumbent PG starter D.J. Augustin, though, Walker should take enough shots to score in the teens. That should come with some dimes, 3s and steals, making him a worthwhile fantasy option. If not, he'll be limited by a time-share.
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Ricky Rubio, PG, MIN[/center:249tpgma]
ESPN Fantasy: Rubio was a big topic of conversation during the Beijing Olympics in the summer of 2008 and an even bigger topic of conversation when he was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2009 draft. After he spent a few years overseas, the Rubio hype machine has died down considerably and many scouts have commented that he has not progressed the way they hoped he would. But Rubio still has the passing skills that made him a prodigy, and he'll have some scoring weapons in Kevin Love, Michael Beasley and Derrick Williams to fill the lanes. Given how long the Wolves waited for him, he should earn plenty of minutes in his rookie season and will be a fantasy asset for assists and steals immediately.
Who you got?
