Saturday's Power Forward Value Rankings
Here are theScore's power forward value rankings for Saturday's six-game slate.
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap (ATL) | vs. BOS | 8 |
| Zach Randolph (MEM) | vs. GS | 7 |
| Draymond Green (GS) | at MEM | 7 |
It is best to spend up at power forward Saturday and guarantee legitimate production. The options below this trio are simply too risky to gamble on.
Millsap takes the top spot on the basis of his three straight double-doubles. He is fit for tournament and cash game play.
Randolph is the cheapest option here and is coming off a 27-point,10-rebound performance in his last game. Though the aging veteran often deals with health issues, he has topped 30 minutes in 10 of his last 11 games.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love (CLE) | at CHI | 6 |
| DeMarcus Cousins (SAC) | vs. OKC | 6 |
| Amir Johnson (BOS) | at ATL | 6 |
Cousins should be expected to play at home in order to appease the remaining Sacramento fans, though they are probably coming to see Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant anyways. But specific to DFS, Cousins can be expected to provide about 25 points and 10 or more rebounds assuming he plays. Unfortunately, his massive salary limits the return on a performance like that.
Johnson offers salary relief and double-double potential. However, he is likely to play about 25 minutes and no more.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic (CHI) | vs. CLE | 5 |
| Nemanja Bjelica (MIN) | at POR | 5 |
| Gorgui Dieng (MIN) | at POR | 4 |
Bjelica looks to be a nice tournament play considering he has played at least 20 minutes in three of his last four games. His near-basement salary makes returning value easy.