Fantasy Baksetball Roundtable: Who Should You Sell High On?

It’s time for another fantasy basketball roundtable discussion with some of the best fantasy basketball blog guys out there. Last week we looked at buy low candidates and this week we turn our attention to the sell high guys. Here are the thoughts of Daniel and myself.

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Here was this week’s question:

Who do you recommend selling high on, and who are some possible targets? 

Will’s Sell High: Paul Millsap

It’s been a tremendous start to the season for Paul Millsap, and he’s exceeded mine and everyone else’s expectations, and that’s exactly why it’s time to sell high on him. I am not discounting his talent or anything he has done so far this season, but I don’t see his value getting much higher. I’d try selling him now while that 46 point beatdown of the Heat is still fresh in people’s minds. Millsap has the ability to score a lot of points, that much is clear, but I think his days of being the top scoring option might be fading. Al Jefferson is starting to progress and learn the offense, and as he does, he’s going to start seeing more of those looks inside. To add to that, Mehmet Okur’s looming return will steal minutes and points from both guys, and it’s going to difficult for Millsap to continue averaging the near 22 points he is right now.

In terms of possible trade targets I have two guys I’d look at. First, I’d try and nab Amar’e Stoudemire. He’s struggling, but even in his struggles he’s just a touch below Millsap’s numbers, and he’s going to get it figured out sooner or later. If I can’t get Amar’e then Brook Lopez would be my next target. Another guy not living up to expectations, but there is no way he averages 5.6 rebounds for the season. Not a chance.

Daniel’s Sell High: Brandon Roy

I’m selling high on Brandon Roy. Obviously, Roy is not quite as high up the list as some people had him to start the year. Still, his knee problems scare me. His minutes are going to be carefully managed, and his stats are going to show it. It’s already been reported that Roy’s knee is not going to get better. He’s going to be playing with pain for the rest of his career. He’s still a very good player, but this injury really hurts his fantasy value. His PPG and RPG are way behind what they were last year, and last year’s numbers weren’t as good as the year before that. It’s sad to see such a talented player deal with a career affecting injury, but that’s what Roy has. Sell him before everybody sees the difference in him. You should be able to get a decent return on Roy based on his name alone.

I’m buying low on Tyreke Evans. If you look at where his stats are right now, he’s the perfect buy low candidate. His expectations were so high, that his lack of performance will seem all the more dramatic to his owners. I was always somewhat skeptical of some of the potential numbers that were being thrown out there in projections, but Evans is much better than the numbers he is putting up.

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