Wiz of Awes
Fansided

Top 5 Fantasy Basketball Players for the Washington Wizards

By Ben Vasconcellos

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Bradley Beal #3, Head Coach Scott Brooks, Dwight Howard #21, and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait during media day at the Entertainment and Sports Arena at St. Elizabeth's on September 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Bradley Beal #3, Head Coach Scott Brooks, Dwight Howard #21, and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait during media day at the Entertainment and Sports Arena at St. Elizabeth's on September 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 6
Next
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 24: Markieff Morris #5 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during media day at the Entertainment and Sports Arena at St. Elizabeth’s on September 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 24: Markieff Morris #5 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during media day at the Entertainment and Sports Arena at St. Elizabeth’s on September 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

5. Markieff Morris

Looking for a solid bench player than can fill a roster spot for a few times a week? Markieff Morris is your man.

2017-18 Stats: 11.5 PTS, 5.6 TRB, 1.9 AST | 48.0 FG%, 36.7 FG3%, 82.0 FT% | 1.7 TO, 0.5 BLK

The three areas that you need to focus on with Morris are: Points, Rebounds, and Free-Throw Percentage. He does have a decent field-goal percentage, but any other stats that Morris can pour in on a nightly basis will be a bonus.

For the upcoming season, Morris should increase his 3-point attempts and his rebounds per game. Previously, he shot 2.8 three-pointers per game. This season, that should jump up to over 3 attempts per game. And his rebound average should increase to around 7 TRB with Dwight Howard clearing space in the middle.

Now, that the team has a legit center, Morris doesn’t have to concern himself with just keeping his body on the opposing teams biggest player. He can gather more rebounds, since in most cases he will be having a mismatch on a nightly basis.

Morris is a versatile big man. He can space the floor and get in out in transition. As we’ve seen before Morris can get a little shot happy at times, but that can work to your fantasy teams favor if he catches fire.

According to FantasyPros, Morris’ ADP (average draft position) is 164. This means that you could have a sleeper in your midst. He’s not going to be a superstar caliber fantasy player that can carry your team, but he can do enough damage to help the team get a win.

Fantasy Projection State Line:

14.2 PTS, 7.3 TRB, 2.3 AST | 46.0 FG%, 36.4 FG3%, 82.3 FT% | 1.9 TO, 0.8 BLK

Home/Wizards News