Fantasy basketball roundtable: Small forward edition

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Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the small forward position going into the 2016 NBA fantasy draft season, courtesy theScore's team of fantasy experts (▲: player is trending upward; ▼: player is trending downward):

After LeBron James and Kevin Durant, who is the next small forward off the board?

Wilson: This is easily Paul George. His scoring upside is better than Leonard's, he was a better free-throw shooter than James, and he tallied more assists on average than Durant. George is the class of his team, and will be a multi-category monster as long as he can stay healthy. That risk keeps him just outside the top three.

Ghatak: George. Though Giannis Antetokounmpo has triple-double potential, he and George averaged nearly identical rebounds and assists per game last season. What puts George ahead is his 3-point potential. George averaged a whopping 7.2 3-point attempts last season, converting on 2.7 on them while pouring in 23.9 points per game overall.

Potter: The hype continues to build for Antetokounmpo as we get closer to opening night. All it takes is George taking it easy in the preseason and several million Vine loops of The Greek Freak dunking from the 3-point line to convince fantasy players to take the upside of Antetokounmpo over the high-end floor of George. And we won't know until midseason which side was right.

Who will provide the most immediate fantasy value, Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram?

Wilson: Ignoring for a second their respective situations - neither team looks like they're playoff bound - it is absolutely Simmons. At 20, he's a little older with a bit more seasoning and was a better producer in most counting stat categories in college last year. College numbers can't fully predict the future, but Simmons is easily the safer bet.

Ghatak: Simmons showed some amazing passing skills and well-rounded play in Summer League, leading me to believe that he can be a legitimate contributor in a variety of categories. Playing time will be a huge determinant here, but Simmons should be provided sufficient playing time as Philadelphia will want their young core to play together throughout the season.

Potter: My worry is that D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson may be more inclined to work on their own scoring skills rather than set up Ingram. That said, the presence of Luol Deng means that Ingram will likely come off the bench; if he can avoid the pitfalls of the Lou Williams-led second unit, he could be a nice surprise. But the answer is still Simmons.

Which player's injury history has put him on your "Do Not Draft" list?

Wilson: Jimmy Butler has missed 47 games over the last three seasons. He led the NBA in minutes per game twice; while he hasn't missed large stretches like some other big names, he has slowed down the stretch when teams have needed him most. Owners need to prepare for losing him for 15 games. He'll get you to the fantasy playoffs, but he won't win them for you.

Ghatak: Chandler Parsons. Not only has he failed to hit 70 games played in each of the past two seasons, his statistical outputs also fell off last year. Drafting an injury-prone shooter who averaged just 13.7 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.2 rebounds with a mid-round pick is a no-go. Though his percentages remain stellar, a waiver wire player on a hot streak can get you 13-4-4.

Potter: DeMarre Carroll looked like a sleeper heading into last season. His "3-and-D" profile made him a cheap source of 3-point percentage and steals, while still contributing in other categories. Alas, he played just 26 games last season because of plantar fasciitis, an ailment that could plague him for the rest of his career. He's not worth the hassle outside of the deep rounds.