Monday's Small Forward Value Rankings
Here are theScore's small forward value rankings for Monday, January 25:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| LeBron James (CLE) | vs. MIN | 10 |
| Gordon Hayward (UTA) | vs. DET | 9 |
| Kent Bazemore (ATL) | at DEN | 8 |
| Rudy Gay (SAC) | vs. CHA | 8 |
| Danilo Gallinari (DEN) | vs. ATL | 8 |
James has been held below 20 points more times (four) than he has topped 30 points (two) in his past 10 outings. He's averaging just 23.3 points over that span, but he's also contributing with 7.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists. If he stays in the potential blowout against the Timberwolves, he should improve on the point average.
Best of the Rest
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard (SA) | at GS | 7 |
| Tobias Harris (ORL) | at MEM | 7 |
| P.J. Hairston (CHA) | at SAC | 7 |
| Shabazz Muhammad (MIN) | at CLE | 7 |
| Matt Barnes (MEM) | vs. ORL | 7 |
| Justise Winslow (MIA) | at CHI | 6 |
| Marcus Morris (DET) | at UTA | 6 |
| Trevor Ariza (HOU) | at NO | 6 |
Leonard will have his hands full containing one or both of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the defensive end; he may not be able to produce at typical levels on offense.
Hairston is coming off a breakout game with 20 points and 10 rebounds in a season-high 34 minutes, but his expanded role isn't yet set in stone.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Alonzo Gee (NO) | vs. HOU | 5 |
| Jared Dudley (WAS) | vs. BOS | 5 |
| Jae Crowder (BOS) | at WAS | 5 |
| Marcus Thornton (HOU) | at NO | 4 |
| Doug McDermott (CHI) | vs. MIA | 4 |
| Chris Johnson (UTA) | vs. DET | 4 |
| Stanley Johnson (DET) | at UTA | 3 |
| Aaron Gordon (ORL) | at MEM | 3 |
Gee has topped 30 minutes in two of his past three games. He finished with 12 points, six rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes in his most recent outing. His price has risen yet again, but he can still return value with the expanded usage.
Gordon has twice topped 10 points in his past three games, while grabbing a minimum of seven rebounds in each of the three.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green (MEM) | vs. ORL | 2 |
| Nicolas Batum (CHA) | at SAC | 2 |
| Harrison Barnes (GS) | vs. SA | 2 |
| Omri Casspi (SAC) | vs. CHA | 2 |
| Andre Iguodala (GS) | vs. SA | 1 |
Iguodala has been providing more scoring of late, but he's likely to return to his typical defensive role in a marquee matchup with San Antonio. Batum is an injury-risk.