Fantasy Basketball Week 20: Who's hot and a droppable player ahead of Thursday's slate
Studs from Wednesday and one of Week 20's most droppable players
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Ameer Tyree
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The Indiana Pacers' Malcolm Brogdon unexpectedly stole the show in Wednesday's eight-game slate. He was the night's top fantasy performer with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists after battling weeks of Achilles soreness and led his team to a win against the Magic. While his outburst was a highlight, other players are carrying more momentum into the back half of Week 20. We'll go over three studs and one droppable player ahead of Thursday's slate.
Who's hot
The reigning NBA Finals MVP has been his usual self since the All-Star break. Antetokounmpo totaled 28 points and 17 rebounds against the Heat on Wednesday after getting off to a slow start. He's been especially active on the glass in Week 20 and has averaged 15.7 rebounds per contest over his previous three outings. Serge Ibaka's addition to Milwaukee's roster hasn't hurt the Bucks' superstar.
Mitchell missed the All-Star game with an upper respiratory infection and hasn't missed a beat since returning to the hardwood. The Jazz star scored 37 points to go along with 10 assists and three steals against the Rockets on Wednesday. He's averaged 32 points, 6.7 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game since the All-Star break.
Terry Rozier has been the better member of the Hornets' starting backcourt in Week 20. LaMelo Ball struggled against the Cavaliers and scored just two points in eight minutes. Rozier, on the other hand, racked up 29 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. The combo guard has notched 25.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.3 rebounds over his last three contests. He averaged 21.8 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game in February.
Who to drop/trade
Thomas enjoyed a successful February but is sure to decline in March. The rookie guard averaged 16.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game last month. While Kevin Durant isn't playing against the Heat on Thursday, he'll return to the Nets in the near future. Kevin Durant will make his return against the Heat on Thursday, so Brooklyn could not need Thomas's scoring touch as much in the immediate future. Goran Dragic and Seth Curry are sure to cut into his time when Kyrie Irving isn't available, and Ben Simmons will continue to ramp up his training in hopes of a March return.
