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10 Bold Fantasy Basketball Predictions for the 2018-19 Season

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Isaiah Thomas Will Not Crack the Top-200

Why This Is Bold: We're just two years removed from Isaiah Thomas being the 11th-ranked player in nine-category leagues.

Why This Will Happen: Thomas has not looked good since returning from back issues last year. His season debut for the Denver Nuggets has already been delayed as he recovers from March back surgery, so this issue doesn't feel like it's going to go away anytime soon.

Last year, Thomas finished as the 268th-ranked player in nine-category leagues over 32 games played. He's being drafted at an ADP of 121.3, but doesn't stand much of a chance of justifying that kind of price tag with his lingering injuries and a new setting/role/team to adjust to.

Don't get your hopes up for an early-round bounce-back.