Outlook Miles McBride
Miles McBride Season Outlook: Premier Backcourt Handcuff with Perimeter Spark
Miles McBride enters his fifth NBA campaign cemented as New York's primary backup guard behind Jalen Brunson. Fresh off a quick preseason flurry where he drained three triples in 67 seconds, the 26-year-old offers reliable floor-spacing and perimeter defense in the second unit.
Our projections forecast McBride for 23.1 minutes and 9.9 points per game across 71 contests, anchored by an efficient 44.1% three-point percentage. While his secondary contributions remain modest at 2.3 assists and 2.1 rebounds, his perimeter efficiency stabilizes his baseline output.
Carrying a late-round ADP of 137.0 and rostered in roughly 5% of leagues, McBride serves primarily as a deep-league triples specialist. His greatest fantasy appeal remains his handcuff value, as any missed time for Brunson would immediately thrust him into a high-minute starting role.
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Outlook Keaton Wagler
Keaton Wagler Season Outlook: Rookie Lottery Pick Earns Starting Backcourt Role
Selected fifth overall, 19-year-old rookie Keaton Wagler enters the year atop the Clippers' shooting guard depth chart. With veterans like Bradley Beal sidelined to open the season, Wagler has earned early rotational trust from head coach Tyronn Lue alongside lead playmaker Darius Garland.
Our projections forecast Wagler to average 26.9 minutes and 12.8 points per game across 74 contests, translating to roughly 950 points over the campaign. We also expect dependable perimeter contributions, modeling a 40.9% three-point efficiency mark paired with 3.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds nightly.
With an ADP near 142, Wagler's roster ownership has steadily risen to 25% following promising preseason scoring bursts. He faces an inevitable adjustment to NBA defenses, but his guaranteed minutes and primary perimeter role make him an intriguing late-round upside target in standard redraft formats.
