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SAS • Forward • #40
7 months ago
Barnes has now scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games after having not scored 20 points in a game since March 10. The 32-year-old small forward has moved up the pecking order on offense due to the multitude of injuries that the Spurs have had to deal with, which included Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan and Keldon Johnson on against Denver. He has put together two consecutive strong performances, and he should continue to be a top scoring option for San Antonio. However, his inconsistent production and lack of contributions in other categories make him a difficult player to rely on in fantasy hoops.
SAS • Forward • #40
7 months ago
Barnes’s 24 points were the most he’s scored in a game since March 10, and this was also his first game of at least 15 since March 15. Rostered in 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the veteran forward is ranked outside the top 150 in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While capable of providing value as a starter, the production has not been consistent enough to make Barnes a player worth rostering in some 12-team leagues. The one argument in his favor for the rest of Week 22 may be the Spurs’ schedule, as they have three more games to play.
SAS • Forward • #40
8 months ago
Despite being a consistent starter, Barnes has been a non-factor in fantasy basketball this season. He’s an efficient player that can hit some three-pointers, but he doesn’t help in any individual category. However, he was unconscious as a scorer in Monday’s loss. His two missed field goal attempts were both three-pointers, meaning he made all eight of his two-point attempts. He didn’t enjoy that same success at the free throw line as he made just one of his three shots. This was an excellent performance from him, but there is a reason that he is rostered in just 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues despite playing 27.4 minutes per game.