Wednesday's Small Foward Value Rankings
Here are theScore's small forward value rankings for Wednesday, March 23:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| LeBron James (CLE) | vs. MIL | 9 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | at CLE | 9 |
| Carmelo Anthony (NY) | at CHI | 8 |
| Gordon Hayward (UTA) | at HOU | 8 |
| Otto Porter (WAS) | vs. ATL | 8 |
| Thabo Sefolosha (ATL) | at WAS | 8 |
James and Antetokounmpo in a matchup of freak athletes. James gets the edge coming off a triple-double and while playing at home where he averages 25.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists.
Porter and Sefolosha are the biggest standouts here. They both come with low salaries and recent hot play. Sefolosha, specifically, has averaged 10.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and two assists over his last six. At his bargain price, a modest stat line like that will provide immense value.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley (HOU) | vs. UTA | 7 |
| P.J. Tucker (PHX) | vs. LAL | 7 |
| Kawhi Leonard (SA) | vs. MIA | 7 |
| Harrison Barnes (GS) | vs. LAC | 6 |
| Marcus Morris (DET) | vs. ORL | 6 |
| Tobias Harris (DET) | vs. ORL | 6 |
| Joe Johnson (MIA) | at SA | 6 |
| Omri Casspi (SAC) | at MIN | 6 |
| Justise Winslow (MIA) | at SA | 6 |
| Jerami Grant (PHI) | at DEN | 6 |
Beasley has been very impressive in his return to the NBA. The ex-Shandong Golden Star (of the Chinese Basketball Association) is averaging 17.8 points and 7.0 rebounds over his last six contests, including a 30-point, nine-rebound performance on March 19.
Barnes has averaged a stellar 18.7 points and seven rebounds in three games against the Clippers this year.
| Name | Opposition | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay (SAC) | at MIN | 5 |
| Trevor Ariza (HOU) | vs. UTA | 5 |
| Luol Deng (MIA) | at SA | 5 |
| Doug McDermott (CHI) | vs. NY | 5 |
| Mirza Teletovic (PHX) | vs. LAL | 5 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu (POR) | vs. DAL | 5 |
| Jeff Green (LAC) | at GS | 5 |
Gay has only hit 20 points in one of his last 10 games. His explosive scoring seems to be quickly fading as another disappointing Sacramento season comes to an end.
After scoring at least 20 points in three games, McDermott has collected 23 in his past two starts while playing 21 and 22 minutes, respectively.
Top Options
| Name | Opposition | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Derrick Williams (NY) | at CHI | 4 |
| Kent Bazemore (ATL) | at WAS | 4 |
| Stanley Johnson (DET) | vs. ORL | 4 |
| Wesley Johnson (LAC) | at GS | 3 |
| Shabazz Muhammad (MIN) | vs. SAC | 3 |
Bazemore seems to have fallen down the ranks in Atlanta. He has averaged just 22 minutes of action in his last five games compared to a season average of 27.