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Kyshawn George or Lauri Markkanen

Who Should I Start? - Week 4 • Start New
Kyshawn George

Kyshawn George

SF • Washington Wizards WAS
Lauri Markkanen

Lauri Markkanen

PF • Utah Jazz UTA
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting George over Markkanen

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

George ... 6.67%

BOTH ... 60%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 28.9
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
114.3 0.413 0.814 0.344 21.9 8.5 22 11.8 9.3 48.8 21.8 3.1 14.9 1.8 0.07 0 12.1 17.9 17.4 4.3 59.8 3.2 8.8 28.9
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Outlook Kyshawn George

Kyshawn George at Thunder - Red-Hot Wing Caps Four-Game Week

Kyshawn George continues his breakout campaign after erupting for 33 points, seven assists, and five triples against Atlanta on Friday. Locked in as an unquestioned starter, George has seen his fantasy ownership jump to 97% behind season averages of 19.0 points and 5.2 assists. With Anthony Davis questionable tonight, George could shoulder an even heavier offensive load alongside Trae Young.

Our models project George for 27 fantasy points across 27 minutes tonight against Oklahoma City, including 15 points and four assists. While a road matchup against the 7-2 Thunder presents a steep defensive test on the second night of a back-to-back, his multi-category usage maintains a strong floor as Washington caps off its four-game scoring week.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 1 day ago
Latest News Kyshawn George
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Markkanen over George

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Markkanen ... 33.33%

BOTH ... 60%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 29.8
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
119.3 0.415 0.884 0.391 32 11.4 25.8 17 14.3 60 25.6 6.1 18 1.4 0.53 0 7.6 24.1 7.7 2.1 74.2 3.1 5.8 29.8
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
29 0.425 0.908 0.358 7.9 3 7 4.5 4 15.8 6.7 1.8 4.5 1.5 0.12 0 1.8 6 2 1 20 1 1 32.2
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Outlook Lauri Markkanen

Lauri Markkanen at Timberwolves — Questionable Tag Clouds Sunday Clash

Markkanen is questionable tonight due to a wrist issue, though he is tentatively slated to start. He remains universally rostered (100% owned), posting 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.6 threes over 30.4 minutes per game this season. With Jaren Jackson Jr. sidelined, Markkanen carries primary scoring responsibilities whenever he is cleared to play.

If active at Target Center, our models project Markkanen for 32.2 fantasy points behind 20 points and six rebounds across 29 minutes. Utah enters as heavy 11.5-point road underdogs against Minnesota, meaning efficient perimeter shooting will be crucial. Verify his availability before tip-off, especially with Utah lined up for a four-game schedule in next week's slate.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 1 hr ago
Latest News Lauri Markkanen
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Performance Kyshawn George
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
23.506.504.7534.750.501.504
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
19.146.004.0033.710.291.297
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Lauri Markkanen
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
22.332.678.6734.000.670.673
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
18.331.676.5028.830.670.676
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Kyshawn George
OWN
98%
+12.38 compared to last week
START
65%
+26.74 compared to last week
OWN/START Lauri Markkanen
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
100%
+13.73 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Kyshawn George
28th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Lauri Markkanen
12th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Kyshawn George

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 28th among SF's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 327 total points (32.70 avg).
  • He is currently 47 points behind the leader: Jayson Tatum
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • His average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.3 PPG.
  • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 49.28% from the field this month. Very impressive.
  • Shooting 37.29% from beyond the arc this month. Not horrible, but not too good either.
  • Assists per game numbers are good for a small forward with 5.30 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are pretty good for a small forward with 4.50 rpg this month.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +4.1, APG: +1.8, RPG: -1.1, MPG: +5.4 STLS: --0.4 BLKS: +0.5
Breakdown Lauri Markkanen

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 12th among PF's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 241 total points (30.13 avg).
  • He is currently 319 points behind the leader: Victor Wembanyama
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 38.94% from the field this month. I'd love to play against him in a game of 'HORSE'.
  • Shooting 39.73% from beyond the arc this month.
  • Assists per game numbers are 1.78 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are pretty good for a center / power forward with 6.00 rpg this month.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: -10.33, APG: EVEN, RPG: +0.64, MPG: --4.4 STLS: --0.26 BLKS: +0.19
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Kyshawn George

No Injury Reported

Injury Lauri Markkanen

WRIST - Since Nov 7, 2026

Markkanen is dealing with a wrist injury and is uncertain to take the court.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Kyshawn George
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02@ORLW 103-94
Nov 04VS ATLL 105-120
Nov 06@ATLL 132-139
Nov 07@OKCL 75-114
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
23.506.504.7534.750.501.504
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Lauri Markkanen
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02@SAL 97-119
Nov 04@NOL 113-120
Nov 06@DALL 100-112
Nov 08@MIN
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
20.752.758.0034.000.750.504
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Kyshawn George
16.19
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Lauri Markkanen
21.72
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Kyshawn George
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
24-25 WAS 66 26.0 .373 .329 .753 8.7 2.5 4.2 0.7 1.0 1.4
25-26 WAS 48 28.5 .439 .381 .802 14.8 4.5 5.1 0.9 1.0 2.6
26-27 WAS 10 32.5 .493 .373 .794 18.5 5.3 4.5 1.4 0.5 2.9
3-YEAR AVG 38 27.0 .407 .352 .781 11.3 3.3 4.6 0.8 1.0 1.9
Totals 124 27.5 .417 .354 .783 11.9 3.5 4.6 0.9 1.0 2.0
Career Lauri Markkanen
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
17-18 CHI 68 29.7 .434 .363 .843 15.2 1.2 7.5 0.6 0.6 1.2
18-19 CHI 54 32.1 .427 .364 .870 18.7 1.4 9.1 0.7 0.7 1.6
19-20 CHI 50 29.6 .425 .344 .824 14.7 1.5 6.3 0.5 0.8 1.6
20-21 CHI 43 26.1 .477 .391 .840 14.1 0.9 5.4 0.3 0.4 1.0
21-22 CLE 68 29.4 .452 .365 .868 14.6 1.3 5.5 0.5 0.8 0.9
22-23 UTA 64 34.1 .499 .395 .879 25.8 1.9 8.7 0.6 0.7 1.9
23-24 UTA 55 32.5 .480 .399 .899 23.2 2.0 8.2 0.5 0.9 1.4
24-25 UTA 45 30.9 .421 .344 .874 18.7 1.5 6.0 0.4 0.6 1.4
25-26 UTA 42 33.8 .477 .355 .896 26.7 2.1 6.9 0.5 1.0 1.5
26-27 UTA 8 30.4 .389 .397 .844 18.0 2.0 6.8 0.6 0.6 1.5
3-YEAR AVG 47 32.4 .462 .368 .892 22.9 1.9 7.1 0.4 0.9 1.4
Totals 505 30.8 .457 .372 .871 18.8 1.5 7.1 0.5 0.7 1.4
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