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Point Guard

Keyonte George, a shooting guard with the Utah Jazz (rostered in 27.4% of ESPN leagues), initially had the Jazz unsure about his handling of lead playmaking duties. However, in recent weeks, there has been an increased trust in him. This presents a runway for the Baylor product to showcase his talents, and the results so far are quite encouraging.

Payton Pritchard, from the Boston Celtics (62.4% rostered), is a certified shooting specialist with a realistic chance of finishing in the top 10 in made and attempted 3-pointers. Boston's ability to add layers to their offense is remarkable, and Pritchard also contributes with passing production, enhancing his fantasy profile.

Shooting Guard

Ayo Dosunmu, of the Chicago Bulls (44.5% rostered), showed remarkable growth last year when given a heavy workload in the depleted backcourt. Even with some competition for minutes this year, his performance from last season seems to be a trend. Over the past two weeks, he ranks ninth among shooting guards on the Player Rater.

Caris LeVert, a small forward with the Cleveland Cavaliers (47.5% rostered), serves as a complementary scorer and playmaker on a revitalized offense. While he may not have consistent high-scoring nights, there are occasional spike outings that are rewarding. One trend is that he gets more offensive equity in blowouts, making him a potential option on such nights.

Small Forward

Trey Murphy III, a shooting guard with the New Orleans Pelicans (48.5% rostered), has faced injuries over the past two seasons, which might have affected his fantasy value. Sometimes his game can be quiet as he is more of a catch-and-shoot specialist. But with the team needing more offense from the forward spots, Murphy is a name to consider in the coming weeks.

Editor’s Picks

Bilal Coulibaly, a shooting guard with the Washington Wizards (28.0% rostered), shows growth when considering the team's core building. He is a gifted defender with a good steal rate. Royce O’Neale, from the Phoenix Suns (13.1% rostered), is a gritty glue guy with passing creativity. His recent productivity merits more attention, especially when Kevin Durant is back in the lineup.

Power Forward

Jonathan Kuminga, of the Golden State Warriors (57.6% rostered), is no longer fighting for a prominent role in the offense. His new challenge is to find a way to achieve consistent production. Cutting and cleaning off the ball has been a key part of his growth, helping him become a valuable utility player for fantasy rosters.

Obi Toppin, with the Indiana Pacers (9.0% rostered), is like the "T.J. McConnell of forwards" as he is productive in a specific role. He has shown incredible steal production along with efficient offense in the past week.

Center

Moritz Wagner, from the Orlando Magic (12.5% rostered), while Goga Bitadze is a good source of blocks, Wagner has more upside when the Magic use smaller lineups. He had a spike game over the weekend, indicating a potential hot stretch as the team tries to overcome the absence of their top players.

Yves Missi, a center with the New Orleans Pelicans (15.5% rostered), is a rebounding magnet with a respectable block rate, making him a traditional center option for those in need of these categories.

Special teams

In the 3-pointers category, it's not surprising to see Pritchard fourth in added value from 3-point range on the Player Rater over the past two weeks. O’Neale ranked sixth among all players during this stretch is also a welcome sight.

For steals, Washington's two-way wing Coulibaly is 14th in added value via steals in the past two weeks. The 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. is a busy defender worth considering at either shooting guard or small forward.

Bitadze remains a strong source of blocks for those in need. Missi is a glass cleaner, and we can also look at Bobby Portis for rebounding.

Nembhard and Vasilije Micic are pass-first guards widely available in most leagues.