What It Means:

Mike Dunleavy is set to miss the first month of the season, opening an opportunity for McDermott. He dropped 23 points in the second half of Tuesday's game, but he'll sit in favor of Tony Snell at the start.

McDermott struggled in his rookie season, posting a -1.5 nERD for the year. He shot 31.7 percent from beyond the arc, helping contribute to an Offensive Rating of 89. This will already be McDermott's age-24 season, so the team will be hoping for some rapid progression in year two.