Basketball season is upon us, and with the league draft set to happen in the next couple of weeks, knowing about Pelicans players could be key. Most experienced fantasy managers do their homework before their draft night by doing mock…
Writer Erik Roy highlights New Orleans Pelicans players Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Derik Queen as prime targets for fantasy basketball drafts. Williamson offers the highest scoring ceiling on the roster, projected to average 22.8 points per game, but carries persistent injury concerns after missing an average of 28 games over the past three seasons.
Roy highlights Murphy as the safer selection due to his durable availability and strong shooting, projecting 19.5 points per game. Meanwhile, second-year player Derik Queen is identified as an underrated dark horse candidate competing for a starting role, bringing elite passing and basketball IQ to fantasy rosters.
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