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 Jaden Ivey this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Detroit Pistons Shooting Guard.
Should You Draft Jaden Ivey in Fantasy Basketball?
Jaden Ivey is set for a pivotal fourth season after a broken left fibula limited him to 30 games in 2024. Before the injury, the 23-year-old guard was enjoying a career-best run, averaging 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 0.9 steals in 29.9 minutes while shooting 40.9% from three on 5.1 attempts per game. His improved perimeter shooting makes him a stronger fit alongside Cade Cunningham, who has emerged as Detroit’s centerpiece.
With the Pistons making minimal roster changes this offseason, Ivey remains well-positioned to be the team’s No. 2 offensive option ahead of Tobias Harris, Ausar Thompson, and Jalen Duren. His combination of downhill scoring, shooting, and playmaking gives Detroit a dynamic backcourt pairing, though continued defensive growth will be essential. If healthy, he has the skill set to push for his best statistical season yet.
Ivey has the upside to climb the ranks significantly in both points and category formats. His scoring volume, efficiency, and locked-in role offer a strong floor, while a full healthy campaign could finally reveal his ceiling.
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What Are Ivey’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Ivey to score 2,033.0 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 17.4 points per game.
This includes 6.4 field goals per game, 1.8 three-pointers per game, 2.8 free throws per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, 3.9 assists per game, 1.0 steals per game, and 0.4 blocks per game.
Where Does Jaden Ivey Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Ivey is ranked 92nd overall and 22nd at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include D’Angelo Russell, Naz Reid, Aaron Gordon, Kel’el Ware, and Isaiah Hartenstein.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Bub Carrington, Keegan Murray, Ausar Thompson, Zach Edey, and Draymond Green.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Anfernee Simons, Bennedict Mathurin, Tyler Herro, Stephon Castle, and Bilal Coulibaly.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Thompson, Bradley Beal, Keyonte George, Jalen Suggs, and Brandon Miller.
