Here are theScore's small forward value rankings for Saturday, November 14:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| LeBron James (CLE) | at MIL | 10 |
On a thin slate, Lebron becomes not only the obvious best player, but the best value of the night. He's coming off his second 31-point game of the season, and he added seven rebounds and eight assists to a robust stat line. The only concern is him remaining in the game when the score starts to separate.
Best of the Rest
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | vs. CLE | 8 |
| Evan Fournier (ORL) | at WAS | 8 |
| Otto Porter (WAS) | vs. ORL | 7 |
| Trevor Ariza (HOU) | vs. DAL | 7 |
| Danilo Gallinari (DEN) | at PHX | 7 |
| T.J. Warren (PHX) | vs. DEN | 7 |
The Greek Freak is the most complete player of the tier. Since he doesn't dominate in any one statistic he is a little too dependent on reaching a double-double in order to meet his value. The other players are consistent scorers, though they typically fail to provide much production in any other areas.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris (ORL) | at WAS | 6 |
| Joe Johnson (BKN) | at GS | 6 |
| Jerami Grant (PHI) | at SA | 6 |
| Andre Iguodala (GS) | vs. BKN | 5 |
| Aaron Gordon (ORL) | at WAS | 4 |
Two issues with this grouping: Harris and Gordon restrict their own upsides by cutting into each others' minutes, and Johnson, Grant and Iguodala are all expected to be involved in blowouts. Johnson will have the highest upside as he'll relish the opportunity to jack up shots in order to keep up with the Warriors.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Jefferson (CLE) | at MIL | 2 |
| Wilson Chandler (DEN) | at PHX | 1 |
| Kawhi Leonard (SA) | vs. PHI | 1 |
Leonard and Chandler have both been ruled for Saturday night so their value is completely shot. While Jefferson has little to no appeal.
