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Reeves

Reeves, the 47th overall pick in last month’s draft, played well for the Pelicans in Las Vegas. While the upside may be limited, his ability to provide instant offense helped the second-round pick secure his NBA status for next season. According to Scotto, the third year of Reeves’ deal is a team option.

Reeves did not shoot the ball well from three (0-of-4) or the foul line on Sunday, but that should not damper his performances with the Pelicans. New Orleans has one standard contract slot available after signing Karlo Matkovic, and Reeves may be a prime candidate for that spot. He impressed in the Pelicans’ minicamp before summer league and has played well since the games began. However, minutes would be limited once the regular season starts, making Reeves a non-factor in most redraft leagues.

After spending three years at Illinois State, Reeves transferred to Kentucky for the last two seasons. On a team littered with talented prospects, Reeves was the leading scorer and averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.5 threes per game. He wasn’t a great defender in college, and that will likely be an issue for him in the pros as well. However, he’s a dynamic shooter that can put the ball on the floor if needed. He’s an NBA-ready shooter, which makes him an enticing prospect. Orlando is shipping Reeves off to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he’ll look to provide a scoring spark off the bench. His offense will have to outweigh Dyson Daniels’ defensive impact for him to play a significant role, though.