NBA Rookie Rankings 12/8/13: Triple-Doubles For Everybody
By Nathan Giese
Rookie Notes:
Nov 23, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Larry Drew talks with guard Nate Wolters (6) during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Bobcats at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
* Milwaukee Bucks rookie Nate Wolters has dropped from the list this week. Not because of his play but because the Bucks are trying to figure out their rotations as a whole, causing Wolters’ playing time to diminish. Wolters didn’t play in three straight games but coach Larry Drew said he’s trying to find playing time for the rookie that played so admirably at the beginning of the season. Until such time, Wolters will, unfortunately, be on the outside looking in.
* The most interesting rookie on the Cleveland Cavaliers is not their top overall pick, Anthony Bennett, but Matthew Dellavedova. He’ll go from playing in 30 minutes per game to not seeing the floor at all. With how much the Cavaliers are struggling, expect Dellavedova’s minutes to continue to fluctuate.
* Mason Plumlee has been a small bright spot for the dwindling Brooklyn Nets. Plumlee ranks ninth among rookies in minutes played and points per game. He’s recently been ranked third on ESPN’s Rookie Ladder while contributing nicely despite not being a featured role on the Nets. His minutes will surely go down once Brooklyn gets healthy, if they ever do.