Final Word | NBA Supercoach Week 16, Trades, Skippers, Strategy

The NBA trade deadline wreaked havoc for coaches in week 15.



Movement, role changes, restings, and of course, injuries to key players, headlined by hamstring and abdominal concerns for Doncic and SGA.



‘The Closers’ managed a mediocre score of 812. 



This moved us back 115 spots to 691 overall, which all things considered, isn’t too bad.



If you were one of the 3% of coaches who captained Kawhi and also traded in The Joker, I’d imagine you saw big green arrows.



Kawhi continues to buck the injury trend of his last 5 seasons to be both reliably available and a consistent scorer.



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The Joker rewarded those who brought him in with the second-best score of the week. 



JJ, Sengun, Edwards, and Maxey rounded out the best scorers of the week.



Week 16 sees games counted over a two week period. 



This means there are 16 teams on a 5-game week and 12 teams on a 4-game week.



Navigating who is likely to play all 5 will be key to a huge week of scoring.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Guns</h3>



With both SGA and Doncic sidelined, coaches will have plenty of cash to go around.



The Joker, JJ, Kawhi, and Maxey are all slated for 5 games, making all just about must-owns.



Despite a 4-game week, Wemby and Cade are holds/buys.



That leaves decisions to be made around Edwards, Murray, and Mitchell, with the latter probably the pick with 5 games.



How about Joel Embiid? He posted 101pts in just 3 games. 



Philly has 5 games this week, with 1 back-to-back which you can likely scratch the big man for. 



If he plays 4, it’s probably worth the purchase.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Midrange</h3>



The Houston brigade of Thompson, Durant, and Sengun all have 4 games this week, and depending on team needs, are all probably a hold.



Players with injury concerns/management and players from tanking teams are an avoid in my opinion.



This means I would stay away from Reaves, Avdija, Giddey, MPJ, Siakam, and Booker.



Chet Holmgren is an intriguing buy this week. 



With Jalen Williams slated to return and SGA out, there should be a bump in usage and output. I think I’ll buy.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cheapies</h3>



GG Jackson looks like a great pick up with minutes looking assured and a low breakeven.&nbsp;



With Washington in full tank mode, Will Riley is the best downgrade option this week.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">POD’s and Super POD’s</h3>



Paolo Banchero ORL &#8211; 5.2% owned



The forgotten midrange target, Banchero scored big 2 weeks ago, and with 5 games this week, he could be the point of difference you need.



Lebron James LAL &#8211; 4.4% owned



The last time we doubted The King on a 5-game week, he punished us with a huge score. 



With no Doncic, he will take more on ball responsibility. 



Still a risk with 3 games coming up in 4 nights before the All-Star break.



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Brandon Miller CHA &#8211; 1.6% owned



You would be taking an absolute flyer on this one, but with Charlotte riding a 9-game win streak, it may be the play. 



An absolute shocker last week, however, Miller averaged 28.4 points over his previous 5 games before that. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Schedule&nbsp;</h3>



Best (5 games this week, 4 games next week)



BKN, CLE, LAL, MIL, OKC, POR



Good (5 games this week)



ATL, CHA, CHI, DEN, IND, LAC, NYK, ORL, PHI, PHX



Bad (3 games this week)



BOS, TOR



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trade &amp; Skipper Plans</h3>



Doncic to Wemby



SGA to Mitchell



Watson to Banchero



Boost &#8211; Brown to Edwards

Final Word | NBA Supercoach Week 16, Trades, Skippers, Strategy

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