Under the radar players for Week 11 in the NBA 2018-19 season

Toronto Raptors are the leaders of Eastern Conference
Toronto Raptors are the leaders of Eastern Conference

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#1 Robert Covington (Minnesota Timberwolves)

Portland Trail Blazers v Minnesota Timberwolves
Portland Trail Blazers v Minnesota Timberwolves

Robert Covington is another player who is hugely underrated. especially as his profile has risen given his impact as a defensive force for Minnesota since being dealt in the Jimmy Butler blockbuster from November.

Covington, also known as "RoCo" is the embodiment of the term "3 and D" wing. He is averaging almost 13 points and 5 rebounds per game, with 2 steals and 2 blocks as well. He is shooting 6 3s a game too, making him a top player that is going under the radar of late.


#2 Trevor Ariza (Washington Wizards)

Washington Wizards v Atlanta Hawks
Washington Wizards v Atlanta Hawks

Back into a more comfortable role as a defensive combo forward for the Wizards, Ariza has been getting more and more open looks here. He was moved to the Wizards, in a deal which had Kelly Oubre Jr, moving the other way.

Ariza is having a resurgence with the Wizards, he is playing heavy minutes with Porter Jr out and has found his scoring touch. He is also an elite defender which makes him very valuable to the Wizards. We should keep an eye out for him to have a few big games.


#3 Kevin Knox (New York Knicks)

Kevin Knox has been playing some superb basketball of late
Kevin Knox has been playing some superb basketball of late

Kevin Knox was one of the most highly rated and anticipated players from the 2018 NBA draft. His start in the NBA was not he expected and had a really bad start and then suffered an injury.

His return from injury had him playing some minutes again, which he has capitalized on and has become a force to reckon with on this Knicks roster. He has been playing really well of late and has gone 7 games in a row with at least 15 points and 7 rebounds on an average. He seems to be breaking out finally and should look to continue his stellar performances.

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