Hashtag Basketball projections update (Notebook drop)
Added 2023-12-20 06:19:45 +0000 UTCHey all - this notebook drop is a little late (have been out with the fam doing Christmas activities, and didn't get a chance to do my write-up at my regular time).
Here's a summary of the main changes that have taken place over the past week:
Atlanta Hawks:
Trae Young has been shooting 48% from the field over the last 30 days, so I’ve upped his FG% until he cools off. Have also given De'Andre Hunter a slight bump in all shooting %s.
Brooklyn Nets:
Have dropped Mikal Bridges‘ FGA by 2 with Cam Thomas back and doing Cam Thomas things (shooting, I’m talking about shooting).
Boston Celtics:
Jayson Tatum‘s shooting slump from the free-throw line continues. Have lowered his FT% a touch until he regains form. Have also upped Derrick White‘s FG%.
Chicago Bulls:
Coby White got a usage bump mid-week. I’m waiting to see how serious talks are about LaVine getting traded and what kind of package Chicago would be getting back (if he is traded) before going too high with his projections bump.
Golden State Warriors:
Chris Paul gets an additional assist bump for however long Draymond is out for. Last week’s updates for Podziemski and Kuminga remain in place.
Indiana Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton isn’t stealing the ball at his regular rate from past seasons. Have dropped his steals down to 1 per game.
Los Angeles Clippers:
The James Harden rollercoaster continues. This fortnight he’s really, really good at basketball again.
Memphis Grizzlies:
With Ja back some of the volume shooting guys should see cleaner shots. Have upped the FG% of Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr.
New Orleans Pelicans:
CJ McCollum looks fully recovered from his lung injury, so I’ve added his usage back and I’ve lowered Herbert Jones‘ minutes down to 30 now that everybody seems healthy (as healthy as a New Orleans roster can be).
Utah Jazz:
Collin Sexton got a minutes bump when news of Keyonte George‘s injury came out. It’ll get reversed once he’s healthy, though.
Chat soon,
Joey
