Punt Threes Build: Players to Target

In this piece, I’ll break down players whose value increases in a Punt Threes build. Knowing who to target and which supporting categories to prioritize is key to optimizing your roster and gaining a competitive edge.

Why Punt Threes?

Three-pointers are one of the most readily available stats on the waiver wire, so it’s worth considering this before committing to punting threes in your draft. If you do decide to punt, focus on other guard stats like points, assists, steals, and free throw percentage (FT%). You’ll inevitably end up with players who shoot threes, but don’t stress about that—just focus on building a balanced team.

Guards:

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

• Cade Cunningham

• LaMelo Ball

• Jalen Brunson

• Devin Booker

• Ja Morant

• Scoot Henderson

• Cam Thomas

• Jalen Williams

• Collin Sexton

Forwards:

• DeMar DeRozan

• Kawhi Leonard

• Jalen Williams

• Scottie Barnes

• Jimmy Butler

• Zach LaVine

• Franz Wagner

• LeBron James

• Kevin Durant

Centers:

Most centers fit well into a punt threes build, but you’ll want to focus on bigs who contribute points, assists (if possible), and don’t hurt your free throw percentage. Ensuring you’re still getting stats like FG%, rebounds, and blocks is essential to complement this strategy. Consider the following:

• Joel Embiid

• Nikola Jokić

• Anthony Davis

• Karl-Anthony Towns

• Nikola Vucevic

• Jonas Valančiūnas

• Deandre Ayton

• Jaren Jackson Jr.

• Jabari Smith Jr.

• Bobby Portis

• John Collins

Hope you found this guide helpful! For more tips and insights, follow me on Twitter: @Karan_Talwar27.