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Wed Mar 619:21Paul Reed Back In Starting Five Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed will return to the starting five on Wednesday versus Memphis. Reed has been Philadelphia's main starting center since Joel Embiid (knee) dropped out of the lineup, but 76ers head coach Nick Nurse had preferred to run Mo Bamba with the starters in the previous three games. Bamba hasn't done much in the elevated role, and now it's time for Reed to boost his stock again. The 2021 G League MVP has recorded 10.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in the first unit this season. However, he faces a difficult challenge on Wednesday against Jaren Jackson Jr., the NBA's reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Nicolas Batum will also be back among the 76ers starters on Wednesday.
Source: Kyle NeubeckRotoBaller.com
Sat Oct 21 202307:00NBA Draft 2023: Second-Round Rookies to Watch Early
It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it?Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, the opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA. 

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I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2023 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2023-24 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence.As I will frequently emphasize and reiterate: in 2023, there is very little difference between the vast majority of second-round draft picks and undrafted free agents--it always all comes down to the skillsets they possess, their capacity for growth, and the situations they've landed in.Seasons will be made and broken with early identification of the diamond-in-the-rough rookies. I used to list out the many examples from the past season in this introduction portion, but we are now in a beautiful era where there are just too many to count. There is also very little separating the featured players below and those dubbed "Honorable Mentions"--so put in the work and keep an eye out throughout the regular season for who is receiving and seizing their opportunities. 

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Sat Sep 9 202309:16Nick Nurse Believes Paul Reed Is Ready To Take A Step Up
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Paul Reed has a big fan in new head coach Nick Nurse, who believes the 24-year-old can do a lot more for the team. "He's had a great summer -- amazing. He's really worked," Nurse said of Reed on Patrick Beverley's podcast. "From the moment I got the job, he got in the shooting program and he's been on it. He's in shape. Will he play with (Joel) Embiid? For sure. I don't think that that's a question. He's going to be out there playing hard, he's going to be defending, and he's going to be doing probably more than he's done before. I think he's ready to take a step up. He can play." During his three-year career, Reed has so far averaged only 9.3 minutes per game, producing 3.7 points and 3.1 rebounds. Life behind Embiid has been difficult for many bigs in Philadelphia, but with Nurse promising Reed minutes alongside him, the former G League MVP could indeed be ready to make a big step up and ignite his NBA career.
Source: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 25 202321:28Paul Reed “Surprised” 76ers Matched Offer Sheet
Center Paul Reed was "surprised" when the Philadelphia 76ers matched his offer sheet as a restricted free agent this offseason. The 24-year-old's agent didn't believe the Sixers would do so after re-signing Montrezl Harrell and also picking up Mo Bamba. As it turns out, Reed settles in with Philadelphia on a three-year deal to split reserve minutes with the two big men in 2023-2024. The former second-round pick has gotten some occasional run when Joel Embiid was sidelined in the past, but it was barely enough to make Reed fantasy relevant. It was really De'Anthony Melton who experienced a more significant value uptick in those instances as Philly more regularly opted for a smaller lineup.
Source: Ky Carlin - Sixers WireRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 9 202322:46Sixers Match Offer Sheet For Paul Reed
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed will have his offer sheet matched by the team with just a little over an hour to spare, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 24-year-old has become a fan favorite in Philly and one of the best backup bigs the team has had behind Joel Embiid. If the team wins their first-round playoff matchup this season, then they have to guarantee the last two years of Reed's contract. With this team now led by head coach Nick Nurse, it doesn't sound like that's going to be much of an issue. His fantasy relevance only comes during streaming times when Embiid is hurt or resting.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 8 202319:51Paul Reed Jr. Signs Offer Sheet With Utah
According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, restricted free agent forward/center Paul Reed Jr. signed a three-year, $23 million offer sheet with the Jazz. The 24-year-old averaged 4.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 69 games in Philadelphia last season. However, he showed signs of life by averaging 13.5 points, 9.0 boards, 2.5 blocks, and 2.0 steals in two starts. The Sixers have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday to match the offer to retain him. If not, Reed will officially head to Utah. Nonetheless, the 2020 second-round pick could be poised for his best year to date, although he probably won't be a consistent fantasy producer for either club.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 5 202322:2276ers Still Want To Keep Paul Reed
The Philadelphia 76ers made a move on Wednesday and signed free-agent center Mo Bamba. The assumption is that Bamba will provide additional depth to Joel Embiid, but the Sixers aren't done yet. Despite signing Bamba, the Sixers still want to bring back restricted free agent Paul Reed. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the 76ers have "every intention" of keeping Reed. Last season, Reed averaged 4.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 10.9 minutes with the Sixers. He doesn't seem to helpful on paper, but Reed does a lot of little things that doesn't always show up on the stat sheet. His return would limit the upside of Bamba heading into next season.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Mon May 1 202322:25Paul Reed Has A Double-Double In Game 1
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Paul Reed had a double-double in Monday's win over the Celtics. With Joel Embiid (knee) out, the 23-year-old was back in the starting lineup, finishing with 13 rebounds and 10 points. However, despite Reed's uptick in production, his fantasy value will plummet once Embiid is back on the floor, which may come as soon as Game 2 on Wednesday.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 26 202310:36Paul Reed Likely To Become A Restricted Free Agent
Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed has become a cult hero amongst fans and one of the top backup big men in the playoffs. He's only grown more important to the team as Joel Embiid (knee) won't be fully healthy after spraining his knee. With that being said, there haven't been any contract extension talks with the 23-year-old out of DePaul. Doc Rivers was reluctant to give him many minutes at first, but after winning G-League MVP, and proving his worth as a backup, Rivers started giving him more opportunities. Reed would likely get a good bit of attention from contending teams looking to sure up their bench.
Source: Shams CharaniaRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 23 202210:40Paul Reed Double-Doubles In Win Over Nets
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed saw the most minutes of his career on Tuesday and he didn't disappoint. The third-year player out of DePaul finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks while only missing two of his nine shots. With Joel Embiid out and Montrezl Harrell falling out of favor, Reed saw most of the center minutes in this game. His energy on both sides of the ball always bodes well for rebounds, blocks, and steals. He's been a strong streaming option whenever Embiid misses time.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Fri Oct 14 202220:09Paul Reed Has 2022-23 Contract Fully Guaranteed
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Paul Reed had his contract fully guaranteed by the team on Friday. Reed was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Since then, the 23-year-old has averaged only 3.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 64 games with Philly. While Reed won't draw much redraft consideration, he may make a few appearances in the starting lineup in 2022-23, potentially giving him some streaming value in deeper formats. Of course, dynasty managers should continue to stash him due to his untapped potential.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Fri Sep 30 202221:37Paul Reed Is Becoming More Versatile
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed has been playing both the four and five during training camp. Last season, Reed was exclusively the backup center to Joel Embiid in Philly. However, the Sixers looked better whenever Embiid and Reed were on the floor together, according to head coach Doc Rivers. That being said, the Sixers want to get Reed more action at the four spot next season. That could mean more playing time and involved for Reed this upcoming season. He's worth monitoring throughout the rest of training camp.
Source: The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 6 202215:52Paul Reed Compiles Dominant Summer League Double-Double
Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed feasted during Tuesday's Summer League loss to Memphis, as he compiled 20 points and 15 rebounds across 31 minutes. Reed was reticent to fire from long range last season, but he did knock down a triple Tuesday, showcasing an expansion of his offensive arsenal. In addition to the scoring, he added four steals to his stat line, giving a glimpse to the two-way potential that he holds for the Sixers' second unit. Reed is likely to improve upon the 7.9 minutes per outing that he averaged last season, as he is slated to serve as Joel Embiid's primary backup to begin the upcoming year.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 4 202222:33Paul Reed Looking To Prove His Worth
Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed has been putting in work this offseason. While the 23-year-old won't be on the team's roster for the Las Vegas Summer League, he will be suiting up for the Salt Lake City version. Reed, who was selected with the No. 58 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, has averaged only 3.1 points and 2.4 rebounds throughout his two years as a professional. However, he appears to have a lock on the No. 2 spot on the depth chart behind Joel Embiid, so it's likely he gets consistent action this season. But considering Embiid has had issues remaining healthy over the years, Reed has plenty of streaming potential for fantasy managers moving ahead by getting some starts here and there. Yet, considering more moves may be on the horizon, that may change for better or worse.
Source: Keith PompeyRotoBaller.com