Caleb Wilson posts 30/14/3/2/1 line vs. Wizards

After Wilson’s inauspicious debut Wednesday that included 33.3 percent shooting from the field and nine turnovers, the 20-year-old forward bounced back nicely in the second game of his NBA career. He was 7-of-14 from the field (50 percent), scored 21 points and had just three turnovers. Wilson will have ups and downs in his career and there will certainly be more bumps in the road during his rookie season, but this was undoubtedly a promising performance.

Regardless of position, efficiency can be an issue for rookies, and that was certainly the case for Wilson in his official NBA debut. In addition to shooting 33.3 percent from the field, the lottery pick out of North Carolina racked up nine turnovers. Wilson will be a high-usage player this season, but that may hurt his fantasy value, especially for those who can’t afford a major drop in field-goal percentage or an increase in turnovers. The good news is that the rookie has better nights ahead, because Scottie Barnes and Kawhi Leonard are challenging matchups for any wing.

Caleb Wilson has been as advertised in the pre-season. It will not take long for him to be the best player on the Bulls. The highlight reel bias with Wilson will be very strong this year, so he will be a candidate to sell high in certain situations because of the high scoring and flashy dunks.

After logging 32 minutes in Friday’s exhibition against the Grizzlies, Wilson played 17 on Sunday. The rookie forward committed five turnovers, but his shooting improved when compared to his 7-of-17 night against Memphis. With the Bulls rebuilding, Wilson will have a lot of leeway on offense, and he should be one of the NBA’s top rookies. Fantasy managers will simply hope that efficiency won’t be too much of an issue.

Wilson started and played 32 minutes, which was the most of anyone on either team. The 20-year-old forward who was the fourth overall pick in the draft had 21 points on 17 attempts. He bounced back after missing all four of his three-point attempts in his last preseason game to make 5-of-11 threes against the Grizzlies. Wilson is an intriguing pick with upside in the top-75 of fantasy drafts this year.

Wilson made his unofficial Bulls debut as a starter, and he should keep that role once the regular season begins. The rookie didn’t have a good night from deep, missing all four of his three-point attempts, but that’s an area where he performed better than expected during Summer League. Playing off a point guard like Josh Giddey should give Wilson ample transition opportunities, potentially offsetting any perimeter shooting concerns.

Wilson may have shot the ball reasonably well on Thursday, but this was his worst showing in Las Vegas by some distance. More damaging than the 1-of-6 day from beyond the arc was the turnover count, as the lottery pick was responsible for eight. Wilson has said he does not plan to sit at all, but the Bulls will have nothing to play for in their fifth and final game. And his absence could create opportunities for fellow first-round pick Dailyn Swain (four points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal), who has struggled throughout Chicago’s time in Las Vegas.

After losses in his first two summer league games, Wilson got his first victory on Tuesday. The showdown between him and AJ Dybantsa never materialized, as the Wizards shut down the first overall pick, as well as Tre Johnson and Will Riley. Wilson knocked down two more three-pointers, and the perimeter shot that was his big weakness going into the draft has been an asset in Las Vegas. With the Bulls rebuilding and clearly viewing him as a key building block, one can make a case for Wilson being the first rookie off the board in drafts this fall.

After going off for 35 points in his summer league debut, Wilson was bound to slow down some. That’s precisely what happened, as the Bulls forward started slowly. However, he would do more than score against the Jazz, with the final stat line including two steals and five blocked shots. In fantasy basketball, defensive production can compensate for offensive struggles, so that was good to see from Wilson. The negative from his performance on Monday was the 0-of-6 night at the foul line. Wilson is now 2-of-12 from the charity stripe in Las Vegas, but this should not be a long-term concern for fantasy managers.

What a night for Wilson, who set the franchise record for most points in a summer league debut. While there were some negatives, most notably the six turnovers, Wilson’s shot-making ability was highly impressive. He shot 7-of-11 from beyond the arc, including one as time expired. Given his perimeter shooting struggles during his lone season at North Carolina, it would be a game-changer for Wilson and the Bulls if he can consistently hit those shots once the games count.