Should I draft D'Angelo Russell or Ja Morant?

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Please note dynasty rankings are based upon our 2023-2024 Preseason Projections and do not consider in-season performance.

Last Updated: Oct 13, 2023

Strong Recommendation

D'Angelo Russell

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Ja Morant

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LAL · PG,SG

MEM · PG

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Ja Morant · Shoulder (Out For Season)

Stats
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	6.33	16.88
ADP	88.19	86.74
OFF	32	23
B2B	15	14
PROJ	2,474.50	2,405.30
PTS	16.3	24.4
FG	5.6	8.7
FG3	2.8	1.3
FT	2.3	5.7
RB	2.8	5.6
AST	6.6	8.7
BLK	.3	.3
STL	.8	.9
TO	2	3.8

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Stats
Season Statistics
PROJ	2,647.0	420.0
PTS	18.0	25.1
FG	6.5	8.9
FG3	3.0	1.6
FT	2.1	5.8
RB	3.1	5.6
AST	6.3	8.1
BLK	.5	.6
STL	.9	.8
TO	2.1	3.0

Recent News
	D'Angelo Russell sticking around L.A. - The Athletic Published June 30th, 2024 via The New York Times Rumors Roundup: Latest on D'Angelo Russell, Max Christie, Jerami Grant and more Published June 29th, 2024 via Silver Screen and Roll Lakers Expected to Pursue Trades Involving D'Angelo Russell This Summer Published June 29th, 2024 via GIVEMESPORT 2024 NBA Player Option Intel: LeBron James, Paul George, D'Angelo Russell Published June 29th, 2024 via Hoops Hype D'Angelo Russell Picks Up $18.7 Million Option Published June 29th, 2024 Lakers Must Trade D'Angelo Russell for 3rd Star After LeBron Opt Out amid NBA Rumors Published June 29th, 2024 via Bleacher Report Lakers Will Aggressively Pursue Trade of $36 Million Former All-Star: Report Published June 29th, 2024 via Heavy.com Lakers News: D'Angelo Makes Choice on Player Option, Putting Ball in LA's Court Published June 29th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated	Pictures of Ja Morant's Second Nike Sneaker Leak Online Published June 29th, 2024 via Yardbarker Ja Morant and newly drafted Zach Edey could make an effective duo Published June 28th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Ja Morant Reacts to Grizzlies-Timberwolves Trade Published June 27th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Reacts To Huge Bronny James News Published June 27th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Ja Morant Reacts to Lakers Drafting Bronny James Published June 27th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Ja Morant welcomes Purdue big man Zach Edey in hilarious fashion Published June 27th, 2024 via Athlon Sports WATCH: Ja Morant Posts Hilarious Reaction to Grizzlies Picking Zach Edey Published June 27th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Ja Morant Has Priceless Reaction To Grizzlies Drafting Zach Edey With No. 9 Pick Published June 27th, 2024 via Fanbuzz

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