Kyle

Weaver

Weaver is highly unlikely to make the final roster, but the Grizzlies will see what he’s got in training camp. It doesn’t help his chances that the team is currently loaded up on depth in the backcourt.

Weaver had his moment in the sun earlier this season, but neither player should offer much fantasy value over the remainder of the season.

Weaver is averaging 5.1 ppg for Oklahoma City this season, and though he’s likely to get recalled at some point, there aren’t enough minutes available for him to make a fantasy impact.

The Washington State product was taken by Charlotte with the 38th overall pick in this year’s draft after averaging 12.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists as a senior. Weaver is a tough defender and can play several positions, including small forward. He shouldn’t have fantasy value this year, but then again, Kevin Durant is really the only shooting guard, other than Weaver, on the roster. Keep your eye on him.

The Oklahoman reports that an announcement of the team name is expected before the end of the month, though not in the upcoming week. Their preseason opener is on October 8th against the Timberwolves (whose new jerseys read “Wolves” or “Minnesota”, rather than Timberwolves). Strangely, it will be played in Billings, Montana.

Weaver averaged 12.2 points in 33 minutes per game as a senior at Washington State. He was drafted by the Bobcats and then traded to Oklahoma City for a second-round pick in next year’s draft, and should split time with Damien Wilkins backing up Kevin Durant at shooting guard.

He’s a combo guard with nice ball handling skills. Eventually, he’s going to be a solid roto player, as he can contribute in many categories. But that’s going to take a few years to develop.

We’ll pass along an update on Weaver when it becomes available, but the backup guard should not currently be a consideration in fantasy leagues.

Weaver’s absence hurts the Thunder more than it does fantasy owners, although it does insure that Russell Westbrook will get as much run as he can handle.

Tough break for the young guard, though he should at the very least be 100% for next season’s opening day.