The NBA Trade Deadline is on Thursday, so there's the potential for a lot of volatility this week. We've already seen a couple of big trades from the Portland Trail Blazers, and player movement almost always leads to new opportunities.
I love the potential of Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a now depleted Trail Blazers' backcourt, but he's rostered in too many leagues already for a spot in this article. However, I did add a bonus sixth pick to the article for one of Alexander-Walker's new teammates, who also has the chance to shine in this new era.
Let's take a look at some other players that should be on your radar right now.
Marcus Morris Sr., LA Clippers (18.8% rostered in ESPN leagues): Morris sneaks under the 20% eligibility wire this week as he settles more firmly into his larger offensive role. Morris has been one of the primary forward scoring options for the Clippers with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard sidelined, but they may rely even more heavily on him moving forward after their big trade. Norman Powell joins Reggie Jackson as long-range perimeter threats, and Robert Covington joins Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac as versatile big men options that aren't heavy scorers. This leaves Morris to settle more firmly into the dynamic inside/out scoring threat for the team. In this last two games, Morris has averaged 24.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 3.5 APG and 5.5 3PG in 33 MPG.
