Monday's Shooting Guard Value Rankings
Here are theScore's shooting guard value rankings for Monday's nine-game slate.
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday (CHI) | at TOR | 9 |
| Andrew Wiggins (MIN) | at PHX | 8 |
| Devin Booker (PHX) | vs. MIN | 8 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (DET) | at WAS | 8 |
| DeMar DeRozan (TOR) | vs. CHI | 8 |
Holiday played 38 minutes Friday with Derrick Rose (groin) sidelined, and with Rose again doubtful for Monday, another heavy workload could be in store. Holiday recorded 14 points, four rebounds, two blocks and two steals against Miami, and his price isn't too far above the minimum.
The scoring is always there with Wiggins, and he's had at least eight combined assists, rebounds, steals and blocks in each of his last four games, which are what he needs to return significant value. He's been returning around six times value of late, and Minnesota and Phoenix should have a free-flowing encounter Monday.
Some of the pressure has been taken off Booker with Brandon Knight's return, and the rookie responded with 18 points and 11 assists Saturday, and 35 points on Thursday. He's played at least 37 minutes in each of his last four games as well.
Caldwell-Pope is back to playing huge minutes (between 35 and 40 in his last eight games) and has taken at least 16 field goal attempts in each of the last three outings. His price has remained at the lower mid-level, as well.
DeRozan is a co-focal point of Toronto's offense, and has managed 30 or more points in two straight games. He is a consistent cash game option.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| James Harden (HOU) | vs. MEM | 7 |
| Klay Thompson (GS) | vs. NO | 7 |
| Nicolas Batum (CHA) | vs. DAL | 7 |
| Zach LaVine (MIN) | at PHX | 7 |
| Will Barton (DEN) | at MIA | 7 |
| Rodney Hood (UTA) | vs. CLE | 7 |
| Gary Harris (DEN) | at MIA | 7 |
| C.J. McCollum (POR) | at OKC | 7 |
| Josh Richardson (MIA) | vs. DEN | 7 |
| Andre Roberson (OKC) | vs. POR | 6 |
| Allen Crabbe (POR) | at OKC | 6 |
| J.R. Smith (CLE) | at UTA | 6 |
| E'Twaun Moore (CHI) | at TOR | 6 |
| Wesley Matthews (DAL) | at CHA | 6 |
Richardson's value will be helped if Dwyane Wade sits out for a second straight game.
Smith has at least 15 points in three straight games, but isn't a main offensive option, and has a difficult matchup in Utah.
Moore, Matthews and Crabbe have been very hit-and-miss of late, but that's to be expected from players are their price range
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler (CHI) | at TOR | 5 |
| Dwyane Wade (MIA) | vs. DEN | 5 |
Even if Butler can play Monday (he is listed as questionable), his team may be without both Rose and Pau Gasol. It is hard to predict Butler's workload and playing time with a make-shift starting five and a tough opponent in Toronto.
Wade also looks questionable to play Monday after sitting out Saturday.