Fantasy Basketball Playoff Sleepers

Jonathan Kuminga's frustration in Golden State was palpable; dropped from the rotation, the former No. 7 overall pick played in just seven of his final 38 games before requesting a trade. The change of scenery provided an immediate jolt. In his first three games with the Hawks, Kuminga has averaged 21.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists, shooting a blistering 67.7% from the field. His debut performance alone saw him rack up a season-high 27 points with seven boards, four assists, and two steals. The trade is already looking like a major win for Atlanta. The Warriors, who received Kristaps Porzingis in the deal, have seen him play in just one game due to an illness with no set return date. Nikola Vucevic's situation has been altered by a trade to the Boston Celtics, where he has shifted to a role coming off the bench. This move has resulted in a decrease in playing time; through his first nine games in Boston, he has averaged just 23.8 minutes per contest. Despite the reduced floor time, Vucevic has remained productive, posting four double-doubles since the trade and recently scoring a Celtics-high 28 points. In his new reserve role, he is averaging 12.0 points and 8.6 rebounds. At 35 years old, Vucevic's fantasy value has been a topic of discussion for some time. In prior seasons, concerns had been raised about his defensive shortcomings and inconsistent three-point shooting, which had a tendency to decline as the season progressed.