It’s the final weekend before the NBA regular season begins, which means you’re coming here for your fantasy basketball drafts.
Should you draft Bradley Beal this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Los Angeles Clippers Shooting Guard.
Should You Draft Bradley Beal in Fantasy Basketball?
Bradley Beal begins his Clippers tenure looking to reset his career after two injury-plagued seasons in Phoenix, where he averaged 17.0 points, 3.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 threes. The 32-year-old’s efficiency remains strong, but durability continues to be a major concern.
Beal’s scoring instinct and floor spacing should complement Kawhi Leonard and James Harden well, while Los Angeles’ veteran-heavy roster allows him to take on more catch-and-shoot opportunities rather than creating offense in isolation.
Beal’s days as a 30-point scorer appear behind him, but his shooting range and offensive IQ still make him a capable secondary playmaker and third scoring option. The Clippers’ deep rotation limits Beal’s usage but also lessens wear on his body. Playing next to elite defenders could also help mask his biggest weakness while keeping his offensive efficiency high. Still, load management could hinder his production over the full season.
Beal is best viewed as a late-round target with upside if he can stay healthy. His three-point shooting, scoring bursts, and occasional assists provide value, but his availability and role inconsistency make him a volatile investment.
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What Are Beal’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Beal to score 1,943.8 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 15.3 points per game.
This includes 6.0 field goals per game, 1.3 three-pointers per game, 1.9 free throws per game, 3.3 rebounds per game, 4.0 assists per game, 0.9 steals per game, and 0.5 blocks per game.
Where Does Bradley Beal Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Beal is ranked 98th overall and 24th at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include Bub Carrington, Keegan Murray, Ausar Thompson, Zach Edey, and Draymond Green.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Matas Buzelis, Jakob Poeltl, Kyle Kuzma, Tari Eason, and Keyonte George.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Tyler Herro, Stephon Castle, Bilal Coulibaly, Jaden Ivey, and Thompson.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include George, Jalen Suggs, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, and Gradey Dick.
