Malachi Flynn

In 47 appearances, Flynn averaged a modest 7.5 points, 2.9 assists and 2.5 rebounds across 19.7 minutes per game during his first season in the NBA. The 2020 No. 29 overall pick finished well outside the top-200 fantasy scorers last year, but he finds himself in one of the most promising situations heading into next year. As the Raptors faded from the playoff picture last season, Flynn was the lone bright spot. In 14 starts in the second half of the season, the rookie averaged 14.9 points, 5.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 33.8 minutes per game. Over the final five games of the season, he posted 19.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals in 35.8 minutes per game -- including back-to-back games with at least 25 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals. With Kyle Lowry now in Miami, the Raptors have some decisions to make regarding their backcourt. Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent are likely in for sizable role upgrades as they command the starting spots, so that leaves Flynn to compete with veteran Goran Dragic and No. 4 overall pick Scottie Barnes for backup minutes. While the 23-year-old certainly is a longshot, he may become the favorite out of that trio if he can recapture some of the magic from his fantastic finish to the 2020-21 campaign.