Alec Burks backs up Ivey and will be another scorer and floor spacer for the Pistons. He is a dynamic athlete and a major threat in transition and in the half-court. Ivey is quite different than his backcourt partner, Cunningham. Ivey will share facilitation duties and be essentially interchangeable at the point guard and shooting guard positions. Jaden Ivey joins the Pistons creating a two-point-guard backcourt.
However, keep tabs on Hayes throughout the season, as he may fall into a 10-point, 4-rebound, 4-assist role. While Hayes may make strides, he is not a fantasy factor at this time. At one time an elite prospect, Killian Hayes moves into a bench role in his third season.
If the Pistons can surround Cunningham with reliable shooting, expect to grab him in the third round. With usage that resembles the elite fantasy players, Cunningham is primed to see a jump in production but will need to fill defensive holes in his game to truly make a rankings jump.
Detroit Pistons Fantasy Preview Depth Chart PosĬade Cunningham had a productive rookie season but will need to improve on his numbers across the board to warrant his hefty draft cost. What?! Your fantasy basketball league wasn’t hosted on Fantrax? Inconceivable! Check out all the features of Fantrax Fantasy Basketball Commissioner and we’re pretty sure you’ll come around to our way of thinking.