Should I draft Lauri Markkanen or Desmond Bane?

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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

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Lauri Markkanen · Shoulder (Day To Day)

Desmond Bane · Back (Day To Day)

Stats
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	17.76	14.82
ADP	32.06	30.03
OFF	24	23
B2B	13	14
PROJ	3,045.30	2,723.50
PTS	23.5	21.7
FG	8	7.9
FG3	2.7	2.6
FT	4.9	3.2
RB	8	4.8
AST	2.1	4.6
BLK	.6	.4
STL	.8	1.3
TO	1.7	2.3

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Stats
Season Statistics
PROJ	2,234.5	1,720.3
PTS	23.2	23.7
FG	7.8	8.6
FG3	3.2	3.3
FT	4.5	3.3
RB	8.2	4.4
AST	2.0	5.5
BLK	.5	.5
STL	.9	1.0
TO	1.4	2.7

Recent News
	The Sixers' lack of young talent and NBA's trade market makes Lauri Markkanen an unlikely possibility \| David Murphy Published July 3rd, 2024 via The Philadelphia Inquirer Warriors Sign Reliable and Versatile Veteran Forward Ahead of Lauri Markkanen Bid Published July 3rd, 2024 via Sports World News Thunder trade proposal lands Jazz star Lauri Markkanen Published July 2nd, 2024 via ClutchPoints Western Conference team reportedly being 'aggressor' in Lauri Markkanen trade talks Published July 2nd, 2024 via Sportsnaut Jazz News: Danny Ainge's Demands For Lauri Markkanen Trade Suggest Warriors, Kings & Timberwolves Stand No ... Published July 2nd, 2024 via EssentiallySports NBA Trade Rumor: More teams involved in the Lauri Markkanen trade talks Published July 2nd, 2024 via SLC Dunk Jazz open to Lauri Markkanen trade package similar to Mikal Bridges? Published July 2nd, 2024 via Hoops Hype Spurs trade proposal to Jazz teams up Lauri Markkanen, Victor Wembanyama Published July 2nd, 2024 via ClutchPoints	Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane out with sprained right big toe Published June 28th, 2024 via Yahoo Lifestyle UK Ja Morant, Desmond Bane react to Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Edey pick in NBA draft Published June 26th, 2024 via AOL Desmond Bane issues jubilant 2-word reaction after Grizzlies draft Zach Edey Published June 26th, 2024 via Beale Street Bears Wild trade idea would see Grizzlies swap Desmond Bane for high-motor, All-NBA wing Published June 25th, 2024 via Beale Street Bears Heat Predicted to Trade Jimmy Butler to West for $197 Million Sharpshooter Published June 24th, 2024 via Heavy.com Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane out with sprained right big toe Published June 20th, 2024 via Yahoo Lifestyle UK Memphis Grizzlies Trade Rumors: Should They Deal Desmond Bane for a Championship Push? Published June 10th, 2024 via BVM Sports Grizzlies urged to 'explore' idea of trading Desmond Bane this offseason Published June 10th, 2024 via Beale Street Bears

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