Will Barton G/SF FA Tue 12/15/15 8:02 AM
Will Barton
G/SF FA
Barton posted 23 points (8-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals in 33 minutes in Monday's 114-108 win against the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Barton continues to see big minutes even off the bench for the Nuggets, and he's posting 19.4 points, seven rebounds, two steals, and two treys over the last five games. Even though teammate Gary Harris is performing well, the Nuggets seemed to have figured a way to have both of them on the court playing many minutes. As such, Barton continues to be a high-potential pick in many formats due to his scoring, rebounding, and stealing ability as a guard.
Will Barton G/SF FA Wed 12/9/15 7:44 AM
Will Barton
G/SF FA
Barton put up 23 points (9-23 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four steals, one assist, and one block in 38 minutes in Tuesday's 85-74 loss to the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Barton has been on quite a scoring spree recently, posting 16, 22, 16, and 23 points over the last four games. Even better is the fact that he's averaged 32 minutes per game during that span, which shows that he's becoming an integral part of the Nuggets' offense. While he's probably going to cool off eventually, he still scores enough points and collects enough steals to be worth owning in standard formats.
Will Barton G/SF FA Sat 12/5/15 4:40 PM
Will Barton
G/SF FA
Barton scored 16 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT) while adding nine rebounds and a steal in 33 minutes off the bench during Saturday's win over the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
He's not really known as a rebounder, but Barton has eight or more boards in four of his last six games, pushing his average on the season to a career-high 5.6 a game. As long as he keeps big minutes his ability to score and sink threes, as well as his new-found aptitude on the glass, will make him the most valuable member of the Nuggets' second unit.
Will Barton G/SF FA Thu 12/3/15 3:51 AM
Will Barton
G/SF FA
Barton posted 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, and two assists in 27 minutes in Wednesday's 90-99 loss to the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Barton has seen a 25-plus minute role throughout the season and has scored in double digits in all but three games so far. Even though he doesn't always play starter's minutes, he's contribution in points, rebounds, steals, and treys makes him a solid fantasy option. Adding even more to his value is the fact that he's been fairly consistent -- which means his outlook moving forward looks pretty positive.
Will Barton G/SF FA Tue 12/1/15 12:49 PM
Will Barton
G/SF FA
Barton made 4-of-8 from the field for 10 points with six rebounds, and one assist in 30 minutes against the Bucks on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Barton has proven to be a very capable scoring option off the Nugget bench in the 2015-16 season. His minutes have increased as of late due to Gary Harris (concussion) sitting out recently. Even with Harris in the lineup, Barton will likely see a healthy role and he's currently averaging 13.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game which makes him a must-start option.
Will Barton G/SF FA Wed 11/25/15 3:07 PM
Will Barton
G/SF FA
Barton was held to a season-low one point (0-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and provided three rebounds over 20 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Barton struggled in just about every facet Tuesday, turning the ball over twice and committing three fouls in addition to his poor shooting night. It was just the third time all season the Nuggets' sixth man had been held to less than 10 points, so it's probably best to write off the performance as an aberration. Barton has been a pleasant all-around producer all season, and that should continue to be the case while ample minutes remain available for him.
Will Barton G/SF FA Mon 11/23/15 3:33 PM
Will Barton
G/SF FA
Barton poured in 19 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block over 27 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
The Nuggets continue to utilize Barton in a bench role, but aside from Danilo Gallinari, he's been perhaps the most fantasy-friendly contributor this season on the entire roster. Barton is averaging 14.4 points, five boards, two assists, and 1.3 steals over 14 games, all while shooting exceptionally well from the field (49.7 percent), three-point range (41.5 percent), and the free-throw line (90.2 percent).
Will Barton G/SF FA Wed 11/18/15 4:04 AM
Will Barton
G/SF FA
Barton continued his strong performance Tuesday against the Pelicans, posting 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal in 37 minutes of action.
EDGE Analysis
Barton has now scored at least 17 points for three consecutive games, and he's been hitting the 30-minute mark each time. With news that Wilson Chandler will miss the entire season, Barton certainly has a chance to maintain his role as a main scorer off the bench, making him worth owning in deeper formats.
Will Barton G/SF FA Sun 11/15/15 1:44 AM
Will Barton
G/SF FA
Barton tallied a team-high 19 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block over 37 minutes in Saturday's 105-81 blowout loss to the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Barton enjoyed an abundance of playing time with the game out of reach for the Nuggets, and once again put on a stat-sheet-stuffing performance. The 24 year-old posted his first double-double of the season and drained another three shots from beyond the arc, giving him seven over the last pair of contests. Barton continues to be one of the most consistent sources of offense for Denver despite his role off the bench, and his points came in particularly handy on a night where Danilo Gallinari's shot refused to fall and Kenneth Faried (back) exited the game early.
Will Barton G/SF FA Sat 11/14/15 10:55 AM
Will Barton
G/SF FA
Barton posted a season-high 26 points (8-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, an assist, and two steals over 31 minutes in Friday's 107-98 victory over the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Barton has been providing solid scoring performances off the bench over the course of the season, but his offensive outburst Friday was by far his best over Denver's first nine games. The 24-year-old has proven to be a highly valuable member of the Nuggets' backcourt rotation, providing essential offensive support for a team that sometimes struggles to find points outside of Danilo Gallinari and Kenneth Faried.