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Nunn's sophomore NBA campaign got off to a slow start, as he dealt with a groin injury in the preseason and saw sporadic playing time through January. After Goran Dragic went down with an ankle injury in early February, Nunn moved into the starting five and remained in that role for each of the final 42 games in which he played. All told, the 6-foot-2 guard's per-game numbers -- 14.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.2 three-pointers and 0.6 steals -- closely resembled those he posted as a rookie. However, Nunn showed increased acumen as a shooter, boosting his field-goal and three-point accuracy to 48.5 percent and 38.1 percent, respectively. He also knocked down 93.3 percent of his free-throw attempts, though he got to the line only 60 times during the regular season. Nunn's productive two-year stint with Miami was particularly impressive considering that he joined the team as an undrafted free agent, but the Heat opted to part ways with him after acquiring Kyle Lowry in the offseason. Nunn reportedly turned down more lucrative offers for a chance to compete for a championship with the Lakers, though Los Angeles' moves to bring in Russell Westbrook as well as fellow guards Wayne Ellington and Malik Monk while retaining Talen Horton-Tucker could make for a logjam in the backcourt. Nunn should provide an injection of youth and shooting for a squad in need of both, but his move to a backup role doesn't help his fantasy outlook.
As an undrafted rookie, Nunn made an immediate and surprising impact for Miami and contributed majorly to the team's regular-season success. He finished third in scoring among rookies with 15.3 points per contest and tacked on 3.3 assists, 2.7 boards and 2.0 triples while earning All-Rookie first team honors. Nunn didn't struggle with shooting as many first-year players do, as he shot 43.9 percent from the floor, 85.0 percent from the free-throw line and 35.0 percent from downtown. Though he saw his role drastically scaled back in the playoffs, Nunn started every game in which he appeared in the regular season and logged a healthy 29.3 minutes per contest. The Oakland product provided 19 games with at least 20 points and two 30-point performances, including a 36-point eruption against Atlanta in December. His impressive rookie campaign came at the expense of a banged-up Goran Dragic, and Dragic, a free agent, is expected to be Miami's starting point guard in 2020-21 if he remains on the team. If Dragic signs elsewhere, Nunn could be in line for a starting gig once again, making him worth a later-round pick in most fantasy basketball leagues.