Saturday's Power Forward Value Rankings
Here are theScore's power forward value rankings for Saturday's four-game slate.
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng (MIN) | vs. NY | 8 |
| Paul Millsap (ATL) | vs. MIL | 8 |
| Josh McRoberts (MIA) | vs. WAS | 8 |
Dieng's price keeps climbing, but he continues to produce - seven double-doubles in eight games, as well as steady assist contributions.
Millsap is a reliable cash-game option due to his contributions in every category.
McRoberts' breakout Friday performance (19 points, 10 assists, six rebounds) was partially the result of Hassan Whiteside (suspension) and Dwyane Wade (knee) being out of the lineup, but with starting PF Chris Bosh (calf) sidelined indefinitely, there will be more opportunity for the minimum-priced "point forward" to show what he can do.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green (GS) | at LAC | 7 |
| Jabari Parker (MIL) | at ATL | 7 |
| Kristaps Porzingis (NY) | at MIN | 7 |
| Mike Scott (ATL) | vs. MIL | 6 |
| Amar'e Stoudemire (MIA) | vs. WAS | 6 |
Green went into the All-Star break on a bit of a slump, averaging 8.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and four assists over his last two games, but he should be back to his best in a heated showdown with the Clippers.
Stoudemire rarely exceeds 20 minutes of playing time per night, regardless of how many frontcourt players are out of the lineup.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris (WAS) | at MIA | 4 |
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (LAC) | vs. GS | 4 |
Morris is adjusting to a bench role with a new team; Miami represents a difficult defensive matchup as is. Morris had six points and two rebounds in 22 minutes Friday in his Wizards debut.