Image by Getty Images via @daylifeOver the past few seasons, rookies have had a varied impact upon the fantasy hoops landscape. Two years ago, Stephen Curry and Tyreke Evans were studs, and nine rookies cracked the top 150 on the Player Rater. Last year, Blake Griffin, John Wall and Landry Fields were the only three to do so. But what will the prognosis be for this year's class, widely panned as one of the weakest groups of all time? Well, beyond Kyrie Irving, who will see run in Cleveland and have a chance to put up numbers, few rookies will be on the fantasy radar come draft day. Before seeing how their minutes shake out and skill sets translate, it's difficult to rationalize the gamble of spending a valuable draft pick on an unknown fantasy commodity. This year, it'll be more about knowing which players to keep a close eye upon as the season unravels, and which have the upside to be modest fantasy contributors if opportunity shines upon them.
Impact Players
- Kyrie Irving, PG, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Derrick Williams, PF, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Kemba Walker, PG, Charlotte Bobcats
- Jimmer Fredette, PG/SG, Sacramento Kings
- Klay Thompson, SG, Golden State Warriors
Long-Term Upside
- Jan Vesely, SF, Washington Wizards
- Bismack Biyombo, PF, Charlotte Bobcats
- Brandon Knight. PG, Detroit Pistons
- Kawhi Leonard, SF, San Antonio Spurs
Sleepers
- Alec Burks, SG, Utah Jazz
- Norris Cole, PG, Miami Heat
- Markieff Morris, PF, Phoenix Suns
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