NBA Season Update: Week 3 Highlights
As the third week of the NBA season wraps up, the Top 200 list has seen some notable shifts. Among these, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has emerged as a top performer, stepping up significantly in the absence of star center Joel Embiid and sidelined player Paul George.
Instead of buckling under pressure as some young talents might, Maxey has thrived, demonstrating his abilities with impressive stats across ten games: an average of 33.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.0 blocks, and 4.1 three-pointers per game, all while maintaining shooting percentages of 47% from the field and an impressive 86.9% from the free-throw line. Maxey’s outstanding play has been a vital factor contributing to Philadelphia’s 6-4 record as they head into Week 4.
Atlantic Division Developments
Staying within the Atlantic Division, the New York Knicks have also seen players rise in rankings, with wings Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby turning into surprising assets for fantasy basketball teams. Under the guidance of new head coach Mike Brown, who has emphasized a faster-paced, more spaced-out game, these players have rapidly increased their value.
Bridges is currently viewed as a first-round option in 12-team fantasy leagues, closely followed by Anunoby. With additional strong performances from teammates like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks have entered Week 4 with four players placing within the top 30 rankings.
Top Players Update
In the latest update of the Top 200, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić has regained the number one position after initially falling to San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama last week.
Note for fantasy managers: The 76ers will only play two games this week, potentially impacting the value of players in deep leagues.
