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Ferguson, Oklahoma City's 2017 first-round pick, took on his biggest role yet, averaging 26.1 minutes across 74 starts in his second season. He filled in for the injured Andre Roberson, who missed all of last season after surgery on his kneecap. Ferguson's starting role didn't translate to fantasy value, however, and he averaged just 6.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists. Ferguson's playing time this season is contingent upon Roberson's health, but reports are that Roberson will be ready to go for opening tip. The rebuilding Thunder could still elect to give Ferguson steady playing time, but there are other options on the roster with higher upside. Regardless of playing time or role in 2019-20, Ferguson is unlikely to carry much fantasy value and can be confidently left off rosters in almost all formats.
The 21st overall pick by the Thunder in 2017, Ferguson was able to see rotational in his 61 appearances (12 starts) as a rookie. He garnered 12.5 minutes per game, though wasn't a high-volume player, averaging 3.1 points. Still, he showed potential when seeing starter-level minutes, posting 11.7 points on 50.0 percent shooting from the field and 45.0 percent from distance during the three contests where he saw at least 30 minutes. Heading into his sophomore campaign, it’s unlikely Ferguson will see a significantly greater workload considering the addition of Dennis Schroder into the guard mix. Andre Roberson’s health, or lack thereof, also played a factor into Ferguson’s role last season. Even in deeper formats, it’s probably best to avoid Ferguson.
Drafted with the 21st overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the 19-year-old will spend his rookie season playing behind Paul George and Andre Roberson at shooting guard and small forward. Unlike most American-born rookies, Ferguson already has professional experience under his belt after spending this past year with the Adelaide 36ers in Australia. Despite that experience, his game is far from refined and he’ll likely begin the season taking a backseat to more established rotational wings like Doug McDermott and Alex Abrines. At six-foot-seven, Ferguson’s calling card is his perimeter defense, and he’ll have a great mentor in Roberson, who’s widely considered to be one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. However, that also means that Ferguson could have a tough time seeing significant minutes for the duration of Roberson’s new three-year contract.