{"playerId":506,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":140,"percentOwned":51.7,"playerRaterSEASON":6.2,"playerRater7DAY":2.3,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"After improving his offense for the 2012-13 season, Pelicans' coach Monty Williams hopes that Lopez can become more of a defensive stopper next season, the Times-Picayune reports. \"Defensively, I would like for him to be a force around the basket, blocking more shots and rebounding more,\" Williams said.","spin":"Lopez's 1.6 blocks per game put him at 14th in the NBA for the regular season, but his 5.6 rebounds nightly left much to be desired. If he can improve his rebounding to the level of starting centers around the league, he can be a valuable commodity to owners, even if he loses some playing time to an up-and-coming Anthony Davis.","date":"Tue Apr 30"},"fullName":"Robin Lopez","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"After an offseason trade sent him to New Orleans, Lopez will get an opportunity to start at center for the revamped Hornets. In 92 career starts, Lopez has averaged a modest 8.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game. Lopez, recovering from offseason knee surgery, is expected to be healthy by the start of the season. He may see a little more playing time in New Orleans, but he's a late-round fantasy option at best because of his somewhat underwhelming career production. ","seasonId":2013,"date":"Fri Oct 12"},"playerRater30DAY":4.3,"playerRater15DAY":4.6,"positionRank":9}