JADEN IVEY

They have value in points leagues and DFS formats, but shortcomings in their game have dragged down their value in nine-cat fantasy leagues. Let's take a look at the biggest names in the 2022 NBA Draft and highlight some lesser-known rookies fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the trade deadline approaches. 101 in per-game value, which doesn't correlate with the value he's provided for Orlando. Kessler has already had plenty of playing time with Vanderbilt in the fold, but the rookie's role would presumably increase if Utah finds a trade partner. However, he doesn't contribute much in other areas, and his turnovers and low free-throw percentage significantly limit his fantasy value.

By Alex Barutha, RotoWireSpecial to Yahoo SportsThe landscape of the NBA may change over the next two days, with the trade deadline officially Thursday at 3 p.m. It's hard to make deals with fantasy managers a couple of days before the deadline. Still, there's an opportunity to swoop in with some aggressive offers and hope they work out in your favor. It may be challenging to trade away players whose names are filling the rumor mill, especially the veterans like Jakob Poeltl and Eric Gordon. Two years ago, he averaged 24.3 points, 4.4 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 35.3 minutes.

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As of Wednesday, Murray is the only rookie who ranks inside the top 120 in nine-cat, per-game value. That’s especially true in points leagues, where Banchero has been a borderline top-50 option thanks to his exceptional points, rebounds and assists numbers. Overall, he’s shooting 56 percent from the field during that stretch. Walker Kessler, JazzThe word is officially out on Kessler, though he's still available in nearly 30 percent of Yahoo leagues, as of Wednesday. Over the last eight games (seven starts), Kessler is posting 11.5 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.6 blocks while shooting 67.2 percent from the field.

With Victor Wembanyama sitting courtside and watching some of the players he’ll go up against next season, Zach LaVine scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls never trailed in a 126-108 win over the Detroit Pistons at the NBA Paris Game.

Through his first 24 appearances this year, Randle was underwhelming again, averaging 21.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 46/33/78. Over the past seven games, Randle is averaging 32.4 points, 12.9 boards and 4.9 assists on 51/41/69 shooting. Buy Low: Jaden Ivey, PistonsIronically, Ivey was playing better before Cade Cunningham's season-ending shin injury. It will be a boost for Ivey if Bojan Bogdanovic is dealt since he's the team's leading scorer. Per 36 minutes in that scenario, Ivey averages 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.1 steals.

By this point in the NBA calendar, we have a solid sample size by which to judge the 2022 rookie class. This season, especially, availability is a major asset, but the overall point remains: In terms of fantasy value, the 2022 rookie class has been a major disappointment thus far. 1 fantasy rookie in the class, though, to me at least, Banchero vs. Chet Holmgren remains a fun debate in dynasty formats. Over his last four games, Mathurin is seeing just 23.0 minutes per game and averaging 11.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Jaden Ivey, PistonsFantasy-wise, Ivey and Mathurin have been comparable fantasy assets as we near the halfway point.

By Henry Weinberg, RotoWireSpecial to Yahoo SportsIn this week’s fantasy trade tips article, we’ll be looking to gain some value on the margins and extract some value from players with cloudy outlooks. It’s merely a warning that his 9.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game could dip. Alongside his co-star, Ivey hit 44.3% of his shots, but he's shooting just 37.5% from the field in 14 games without Cunningham. Buy: Lonnie Walker, LakersJust 83 players are averaging 16.0 points per game this season. Overall for the season, Walker is connecting on 39.0% of 5.3 three-point attempts per game.

The Magic, Rockets, Pistons, Spurs and Hornets own the NBA's worst records and net ratings . Houston, Orlando and Detroit were the league's three worst teams last season , too. Granted, they're not always the most productive plays; he's shooting just 37.5% on those forays into the paint. Ivey's future will most likely be determined by his finishing, especially from beyond arm's reach of the rim; he's shooting just 29.8% on attempts outside the restricted area . Orlando Magic: Bol Bol getting the chance to prove he belongsThe most important development for the Magic is No.

Through 11 appearances, Banchero has topped the 20-point mark nine times, averaging 23.5 points per game on 46.1% shooting. While he’s launching 3.9 attempts per game, he’s hitting at only a 25.6% clip. In the seven games since, he's down to just 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.7 threes on 40.0% shooting. On the season, that brings Murray to 12.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.3 made threes – a well-rounded stat line for any rookie. He’s only an average rebounder for his position, and he hasn’t contributed much in terms of assists, steals or blocks.

Jrue Holiday sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left and finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Detroit Pistons 110-108 on Monday night to stay unbeaten.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points in his debut with Detroit, helping the Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 113-109 on Wednesday night.

The Pistons added Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 pick after both teams finished at the bottom of the Eastern Conference last season and are trying to return to playoff-caliber levels. "The goal this year is to make the playoffs and make a deep run in the playoffs," Ivey said. Ivey, who averaged 17.3 points last season at Purdue, showed glimpses of what kind of player he could be in the NBA during the preseason. It's a long season and there's a lot of talent in the Eastern Conference, but Ivey is ready for the challenge.

That means it's time to begin preparing for fantasy basketball drafts, which will begin tipping off in earnest over the next several weeks. [Get in on the fun this fantasy hoops season: Create or join a league now!] Regardless, Banchero is clearly the top fantasy rookie at this point with an early Yahoo ADP of 71.0 as of Wednesday. Keegan Murray, KingsUnlike Smith, Murray was on the short list of rookies who definitively boosted their stock at Summer League. If they don’t add another big man before the start of the season, Kessler is absolutely worth a later-round pick.

NBA Draft Forwards Basketball FILE - Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) shoots a 3-pointer over Vanderbilt guard Jamaine Mann (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Feb. 16, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Smith is one of the top forwards in the upcoming NBA draft. The freshmen have been considered the top three players available, in some order, in the NBA draft. The Orlando Magic will determine who goes first on Thursday night, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets slated to follow. 4 pick, a spot that produced last season's Rookie of the Year in Toronto forward Scottie Barnes. “The NBA doesn’t just draft on who you are now.

Paolo Banchero thinks he should be No. 1.

Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey wasn’t going to miss a chance to see her son Jaden play in his first Sweet 16.

The Saint Peter's Peacocks look to keep their surprise run in the NCAA Tournament going when they play Purdue in the East Region semifinal in Philadelphia.

Niele Ivey coaches the Notre Dame women's team; her son Jaden is a star at Purdue. Both say he was born to play basketball.

The Sweet 16 at the East region features one game between UCLA and North Carolina and another between Purdue and underdog Saint Peter’s.

Purdue held on to defeat Texas on Sunday night to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019

Purdue Yale Basketball Purdue's Jaden Ivey shoots past Yale's Jalen Gabbidon during the second half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game Friday, March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. 3 seed Purdue (28-7) won its NCAA opener for the fourth time in its last five tournaments. It was the first NCAA Tournament game for the Bulldogs since 2019. Jalen Gabbidon's driving layup got Yale within nine early in the second half, but the Boilermakers responded with a 17-2 run. WORTH NOTINGPurdue is one of five teams nationally whose only losses this year were to NCAA Tournament teams, joining Gonzaga, Kentucky, Tennessee and Villanova.

Jaden Ivey raced his way to 22 points and Zach Edey controlled the action inside, helping Purdue overpower Yale for a 78-56 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Keegan Murray has given Iowa a first-team Associated press All-American for the third straight year.

Last season’s NCAA Tournament ultimately unfolded in familiar fashion.

Keegan Murray had 19 points and 11 rebounds as No. 24 Iowa beat No. 9 Purdue 75-66 to win its first Big Ten Tournament championship since 2006 and earn the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The Big Ten is deep and talented again in 2022, but the lack of NCAA Tournament success will be a lingering narrative in the postseason.

Tyson Walker made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3 seconds left, lifting Michigan State to a 68-65 win over No. 4 Purdue.

3 Purdue, boosted by Jaden Ivey's go-ahead three-point play, held off Maryland 62-61 Sunday. Maryland's Donta Scott drove hard to the basket from the right baseline, but Williams rejected the shot with five seconds left. It was 59-all when Ivey shook loose down the lane for his three-point play with 13.1 seconds left. Sasha Stefanovic scored 17 points, Williams added 12 and Ivey had 11 for Purdue. After Maryland took its largest lead at 48-36 with 11 minutes left, Purdue responded with 14 straight points for a 50-48 edge with 7:42 remaining.

Trevion Williams blocked a layup try in the final seconds and No. 3 Purdue, boosted by Jaden Ivey’s go-ahead three-point play, held off Maryland 62-61.

Ohio State Purdue Basketball Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots the game winning shot over Ohio State guard Eugene Brown III (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Purdue won 81-78. 16 Ohio State for an 81-78 victory Sunday. He scored eight straight points for the Boilermakers and Ivey capped the 10-2 run with a short runner to make it 34-23. Expect Ohio State to slip a few spots following a double-digit road loss against a strong foe that played a better all-around game.

Jaden Ivey hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left and No. 6 Purdue fended off a late charge from No. 16 Ohio State for an 81-78 victory.

Purdue Indiana Basketball Indiana's Rob Phinisee (1) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. — (AP) — Rob Phinisee scored a season-high 17 points in the first half and then made the decisive 3-pointer with 16.5 seconds left to send Indiana past No. In a game when All-American hopeful Trayce Jackson-Davis struggled with early foul trouble, Phinisee became the star against his hometown school. BIG PICTUREPurdue: Coach Matt Painter has criticized his team's defense most of this season and against Indiana, it finally hurt. Indiana: The Hoosiers showed their resilience after struggling early and losing Jackson-Davis for most of the game with foul trouble.

Rob Phinisee scored a season-high 17 points in the first half and then made the decisive 3-pointer with 16.5 seconds left to send Indiana past No. 4 Purdue 68-65.

Sasha Stefanovic scored 22 points, including a go-ahead 3 at the start of double overtime that sent No. 4 Purdue over No. 17 Illinois 96-88.

Trevion Williams had a season-high 22 points to go with 12 rebounds and a career-best nine assists to help No. 1 Purdue rally past North Carolina State 82-72 in overtime in the Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational.

Jaden Ivey scored 19 points, Trevion Williams had 13 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 2 Purdue held off a late Iowa rally to win 77-70 in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

Bellarmine Purdue Basketball Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots in front of Bellarmine forward Ethan Claycomb (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. — (AP) — Sasha Stefanovic made 5 of 6 3-pointers and finished with 23 points to lead No. 7 Purdue past Bellarmine 96-67 on Tuesday night. Zach Edey added 16 points, Isaiah Thompson had 15 points, Brandon Newman 14 and Jaden Ivey 11 for the Boilermakers. Bellarmine: The Knights are in their second season in Division I and aren't afraid to play the big boys.

Sasha Stefanovic made 5 of 6 3-pointers and finished with 23 points to lead No. 7 Purdue past Bellarmine 96-67.

For an underdog named Javion Hamlet and his group of scrapping North Texas teammates, that was an easy question. “I’ve been waiting for this opportunity my whole life, just to show the world who Javion Hamlet is,” he said. North Texas’ pesky defense held them to 36% from the field. “You never know what happens when you get out there and scrap,” North Texas coach Grant McCasland said. North Texas moves on to play Friday night’s winner between Winthrop and Villanova.

Purdue has won nine straight in the series, matching the second-longest streak in school history. The Boilermakers also won nine straight from 1929-35 when future coach John Wooden was playing, plus they won 12 straight from 1908-14. It quickly cut a 29-20 deficit to 35-31 early in the second half before the Boilermakers answered with eight straight points. Starting guard Armaan Franklin missed his fourth straight game (right foot). The Boilermakers won despite going 6 of 21 on 3s and having 15 turnovers.

7 Michigan relied on a staunch defense to beat Purdue 70-53 on Friday night. Purdue made its first two 3s in the second half and cut the deficit to 42-32 with 14:58 to play. But the Wolverines answered with six straight points. Purdue: While the Boilermakers had been the Big Ten's hottest team, they sputtered without Stefanovic on the perimeter. ... Livers has had six straight games in double figures.