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Dillingham

Dillingham, whose rights Minnesota acquired from San Antonio on draft night, looked like a steal for most of summer league. While he did commit five turnovers in Sunday’s finale, the positives far outweighed the negatives. Dillingham displayed a proper balance of getting his shot and setting up his teammates, a big reason why Minnesota ended its summer on a high note. Serving as Mike Conley’s backup would limit Dillingham’s fantasy upside in the short term, but the Timberwolves may have a future star on their hands.

Dillingham continues to struggle with his shot, but he was able to do enough in this game to help them get the win. He is averaging 11.8 points and 6.5 assists per game this summer, though he has yet to shoot 40% in a game. He will likely fill out the backup point guard role this upcoming season, with Minnesota banking on him developing into their point guard of the future. His production this season will be limited, but his long-term upside is evident.

Having been utilized primarily as a scorer during his one season at Kentucky, Dillingham appears destined to spend more time on the ball in the NBA. He’s run the point in summer league, and the rookie committed only two turnovers on Sunday afternoon. With Mike Conley in the fold, Dillingham will not be a starter anytime soon. However, that spot could be where he lands down the line, playing alongside Anthony Edwards. Dillingham will be a valuable option in dynasty league drafts, while managers in redrafts won’t need to be as aggressive in where they select him.

The 6’2” guard only started one game at Kentucky, but that doesn’t mean that he wasn’t one of their best players all season long. He averaged 15.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.0 steal and 2.0 triples in 23.3 minutes per game and flashed his elite shooting and ball handling prowess. There are questions about his size and defensive ability, but he has the talent to be an offensive menace. He is one of the best shooters in the draft and has no issues creating his own shot. He’s an electric scorer with the tools to thrive in the modern NBA. Dillingham is already on the move to Minnesota after the Spurs drafted him with their second pick in the top ten. It is unclear what a trade package looks like at this time, but Dillingham could be the successor to Mike Conley and provide an offensive punch off the bench in year one.