Friday's Point Guard Value Rankings
Here are theScore's point guard value rankings for Friday's nine-game slate.
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook (OKC) | vs. HOU | 9 |
| Chris Paul (LAC) | vs. LAL | 8 |
| Kemba Walker (CHA) | at POR | 8 |
| Reggie Jackson (DET) | vs. CLE | 8 |
| J.J. Barea (DAL) | vs. BKN | 8 |
The two consensus most expensive point guards on the slate both have great matchups - Westbrook gets a brief edge on the basis that Paul may not need to exceed 35+ minutes in order for his team to dispatch the Lakers.
Barea serves as a sparkplug off the bench, and with fellow backup guard Devin Harris (toe) injured, has averaged 16 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds over his last two games.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Larkin (BKN) | at DAL | 7 |
| Damian Lillard (POR) | vs. CHA | 7 |
| Isaiah Thomas (BOS) | vs. ORL | 7 |
| Zach LaVine (MIN) | at UTA | 7 |
| Kyrie Irving (CLE) | at DET | 6 |
| Ricky Rubio (MIN) | at UTA | 6 |
| Marcus Smart (BOS) | vs. ORL | 6 |
| D'Angelo Russell (LAL) | at LAC | 6 |
| Deron Williams (DAL) | vs. BKN | 6 |
| Elfrid Payton (ORL) | at BOS | 6 |
| Jordan Clarkson (LAL) | at LAC | 6 |
Larkin's been outplaying starter Donald Sloan despite coming off the bench, and is much cheaper in comparison.
A tough matchup diminishes LaVine's appeal somewhat, but he's still averaging 28 points in 29.5 minutes off the bench in his last two games.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic (MIA) | at MIL | 5 |
| Donald Sloan (BKN) | at DAL | 5 |
| Matthew Dellavedova (CLE) | at DET | 5 |
| Michael Carter-Williams (MIL) | vs. MIA | 4 |
Dragic should return from a lengthy absence with a calf injury, but how much action he'll see (or how well he'll play) is a question.