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Fantasy Basketball: 8 Players Who Should Have Bigger Roles This Season
Jeremy Lamb, Charlotte Hornets
Jeremy Lamb will get his shot at a consistent starting role due to Nicolas Batum's elbow injury, which will keep Batum sidelined a minimum of six to eight weeks.
Split | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | 3PM |
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2016-17 Statistics | 18.4 | 9.7 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
2017-18 nF Projections | 23.2 | 10.2 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
As a starter in five games last season, Lamb posted eye-catching averages of 15.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. Lamb's rebound totals will likely take a hit with the arrival of Dwight Howard, but he is sure to make his presence felt elsewhere while Batum remains out.
It's worthy to note that rookie Malik Monk has played well in the preseason and could eat into some of Lamb's playing time as the year progresses.