Wednesday's Shooting Guard Value Rankings
Here are theScore's shooting guard value rankings for Wednesday, March 23:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams (LAL) | at PHX | 8 |
| C.J. McCollum (POR) | vs. DAL | 8 |
| Victor Oladipo (ORL) | at DET | 8 |
| Will Barton (DEN) | vs. PHI | 8 |
| Andrew Wiggins (MIN) | vs. SAC | 8 |
| Bradley Beal (WAS) | vs. ATL | 8 |
Williams scored 30 points against Phoenix on Friday and should see ample opportunities with SF Kobe Bryant questionable to play. He is averaging 20.7 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.7 rebounds over his last three games.
McCollum and Oladipo are the most reputable options here. Oladipo has scored at least 21 points in five straight games, but his salary is creeping higher.
Wiggins draws another favorable matchup against Sacramento after dropping 25 points on the Warriors.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson (GS) | vs. LAC | 7 |
| James Harden (HOU) | vs. UTA | 7 |
| Devin Booker (PHX) | vs. LAL | 7 |
| DeMar DeRozan (TOR) | at BOS | 7 |
| Zach LaVine (MIN) | vs. SAC | 7 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | vs. ORL | 7 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. (ATL) | at WAS | 7 |
| Josh Richardson (MIA) | at SA | 6 |
| Rodney Hood (UTA) | at HOU | 6 |
| Avery Bradley (BOS) | vs. TOR | 6 |
| Evan Turner (BOS) | vs. TOR | 6 |
| Khris Middleton (MIL) | at CLE | 6 |
| Jimmy Butler (CHI) | vs. NY | 6 |
| Hollis Thompson (PHI) | at DEN | 6 |
| J.R. Smith (CLE) | vs. MIL | 6 |
Thompson has averaged 24.3 points, five rebounds, and 3.3 assists in three games against the Clippers this year. His salary has been declining of late and now seems like the time to buy low on the explosive shooter.
Hardaway Jr. has provided immense value in three straight games. He played at least 26 minutes and scored at least 16 points in each outing. He comes with a bargain salary and should be a lock to return functional value.
Middleton and Butler both draw tough matchups and neither has been impressive of late.
| Name | Opposition | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jamal Crawford (LAC) | at GS | 5 |
| J.J. Redick (LAC) | at GS | 5 |
| Raymond Felton (DAL) | at POR | 5 |
| Dwyane Wade (MIA) | at SA | 5 |
| Kobe Bryant (LAL) | at PHX | 5 |
| Evan Fournier (ORL) | at DET | 5 |
| Wesley Matthews (DAL) | at POR | 5 |
| Gary Harris (DEN) | vs. PHI | 5 |
Felton should see more offensive opportunities with Chandler Parsons out, but he is not the most reliable option.
Bryant may not play in the second of a back-to-back as the Lakers played the Grizzlies Tuesday.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opposition | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Arron Afflalo (NY) | at CHI | 4 |
| Kyle Korver (ATL) | at WAS | 4 |