The NBA's three-point shooting has become a central focus for fantasy basketball managers, prompting analysis of the 2024 rookie class. This breakdown categorizes rookies into tiers based on their performance and future potential.
Leading the top tier is Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans, who has excelled in scoring and rebounding. Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers has also made a significant impact, emerging as a top Rookie of the Year contender. Other notable rookies include Alex Sarr of the Washington Wizards and Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies.
In the second tier, players like Carlton Carrington and Zachcharie Risacher are showing promise, while Donovan Clingan of the Portland Trail Blazers stands out despite injury setbacks. The analysis also highlights rookies struggling for consistent minutes, such as Jaylen Wells and Matas Buzelis, who may need favorable circumstances to increase their fantasy value.
