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Evan Fournier | Guard

Team: Denver Nuggets
Age / DOB:  (20) / 10/29/1992
Ht / Wt:  6'7' / 204
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Evan Fournier admitted after Game 1 that he's adjusting to the pace of playoff basketball.
Fournier, a rookie, looked great toward the end of the season and had several impressive moments this year, but he looked overmatched for much of Saturday's win. He was 3-of-9 in his 22 minutes, scoring 11 points to pair with a couple of steals. "Everything is a little harder, a little faster," he said. Apr 21 - 10:27 AM
Source: Denver Post

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Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

Evan Fournier will start at shooting guard in Saturday's Game 1 against the Warriors.

A rookie out of France, Fournier averaged just 11.6 minutes per game during the regular season. But thanks to a late-season surge via injuries to Danilo Gallinari/Kenneth Faried, he's earned the trust of coach George Karl. The Nuggets will roll with Ty Lawson, Fournier, Andre Iguodala, Wilson Chandler and Kosta Koufos as their starters Saturday. Corey Brewer and Andre Miller will see significant time as guards off the bench.
Related: Andre Miller, Corey Brewer
Source: Denver Post
Apr 19 - 4:00 PM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

Coach George Karl heaped praise on rookie Evan Fournier recently.

"We've wanted him to play more minutes, but Andre Miller and Corey Brewer have been playing at a high level all year long," Karl said. Interestingly, Fournier has started the last two games even though Brewer, Miller and Wilson Chandler have all been healthy. The Frenchman has responded by averaging 14.0 points, 3.0 assists, 1.7 3-pointers and 1.0 steals in three starts this year. He's a solid fantasy play in Wednesday's regular-season finale and has upside in 2013-14 with Danilo Gallinari (torn ACL) on the mend.
Source: Denver Post
Apr 16 - 2:43 PM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

Starting at SG on Sunday, Evan Fournier notched 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting, with three 3-pointers, four rebounds, four assists, three steals and four turnovers in 36 minutes.

Denver came into this game just half a game ahead of the Clippers for the No. 3 seed, so obviously George Karl has confidence in his rookie guard. Fournier is shooting better than 40 percent from downtown this year, which bodes very well if he starts at SG vs. the Bucks and Suns this week. Owners looking for cheap value shouldn't hesitate to pick him up.
Apr 14 - 8:34 PM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

Evan Fournier will start against the Blazers on Sunday and Wilson Chandler will come off the bench.

It's his second start of the season and he played just 18 minutes with six points on two 3-pointers. He's worth watching, but most owners shouldn't bother adding him unless he goes off. Chandler shouldn't lose too much value with this news.
Related: Wilson Chandler
Source: Aaron Lopez on Twitter
Apr 14 - 4:17 PM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

The Nuggets won in Utah on Wednesday with a dominant bench effort, led by Evan Fournier's 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting in 22 minutes.

George Karl said this weekend that he isn't afraid to give Fournier reliable minutes in the rotation, and he's worth a look in deep leagues as long as Ty Lawson is out. He even hit one 3-pointer with two rebounds, two assists and a game-high three steals.
Apr 3 - 11:39 PM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

George Karl is "not afraid" to play Evan Fournier on a consistent basis.

Fournier had a season-high 19 points on Friday with Ty Lawson (heel) out of the lineup. "Evan's position is good playmaker as an off-guard. His position is not point guard," Karl said. Despite the backhanded praise, Fournier won't be a fantasy asset any time soon.
Related: Ty Lawson
Source: Denver Post
Apr 1 - 9:19 AM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

Evan Fournier scored a season-high 19 points on Friday, hitting 6-of-9 shots (including a three) with two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes off the bench.

Fournier only gets this chance with Ty Lawson (foot) out, and he's only worth paying attention to in massive formats. He needs a lot of help to have any fantasy value.
Mar 30 - 2:40 AM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

George Karl intends to play Evan Fournier this season.

"I haven't figured out how to play him yet, but he will play some minutes this year," he said. He's appeared in just six games this season and will have to prove a lot in order for him to appear on the fantasy radar in standard formats.
Source: Denver Post
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 10:27:00 AM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

Rookie Evan Fournier earned praise from George Karl, who said that Fournier "does everything he has to do to get better."

"He's a pro already," Karl said. It's not often Karl speaks highly of rookies, so this is notable. Fournier played 10 minutes in the season opener, and although he scored just five points, he was a clear spark off the bench. He'll have to show far more on a consistent basis to emerge as a low-end option in standard fantasy formats.
Source: Denver Post
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 11:11:00 AM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

George Karl said rookie Evan Fournier is "good enough to challenge guys to play the right way."

"He's courageous and ambitious and he does it the right way," Karl said. "He's a sponge from the standpoint of trying to learn. And usually he doesn't make mistakes twice, which is unusual for rookies in this league." This doesn't mean Fournier will get much burn during the regular season, of course, and the 19-year-old may even be headed for the D-League.
Source: Denver Post
Thu, Oct 11, 2012 04:56:00 PM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

Rookie Evan Fournier could spend time in the D-League early in the season.

The Nuggets have impressive depth on the wing, and because of that, Denver has the luxury of bringing Fournier along slowly. It's also worth noting that George Karl has never had a penchant for playing rookies early, and he's buried on the depth chart behind guys like Corey Brewer, Wilson Chandler and even Jordan Hamilton. We'd be shocked if Fournier became fantasy relevant in his first year.
Related: Jordan Hamilton, Wilson Chandler, Corey Brewer
Source: NBA.com
Tue, Aug 28, 2012 09:27:00 AM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

Nuggets prospect Evan Fournier has bought out his overseas contract and will play in the U.S. next season.

Whether Fournier lands on the Nuggets roster or in the D-League is another question. At just 19 years old, Denver might opt to develop him with the Idaho Stampede for most of the season, with a few stints in the NBA to get his feet wet.
Source: Benjamin Hochman on Twitter
Wed, Jul 11, 2012 02:12:00 PM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

The Nuggets selected French 19-year old SG Evan Fournier with the No. 20 overall pick in Thursday's draft.

Fournier's shot selection and consistency shooting the ball are his greatest issues on offense, but he's an otherwise heady player that can score all over the court and make plays. At 6'6'/204 he possesses ideal size and athleticism for a shooting guard in the NBA, and that translates to the defensive end where his size and anticipation pay off. He struggles with lateral quickness, though, and keeping smaller guards in front of him could be an issue along with taking plays off. At such a young age, though, he has room to improve and will start at the bottom of Denver's depth chart on the wings.
Thu, Jun 28, 2012 09:36:00 PM
Evan Fournier - G - Nuggets

French swingman Evan Fournier is "on the Grizzlies' radar with the 25th pick."

Fournier, 19, is a very intriguing prospect. He's got enough talent to contribute as a rookie, but he also comes with an immense upside. Listed at 6'7", Fournier has good size for a shooting guard. "Evan's got really good passing skills," said Grizzlies director of player personnel Tony Barone Sr. "He's a very good shooter. He'll be a first-round pick."
Related: Grizzlies
Source: Memphis Commercial-Appeal
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 08:56:00 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Ty Lawson
2Andre Miller
3Julyan Stone
SG1Andre Iguodala
2Evan Fournier
SF1Danilo Gallinari
2Corey Brewer
3Jordan Hamilton
4Quincy Miller
PF1Kenneth Faried
2Wilson Chandler
3Anthony Randolph
C1Kosta Koufos
2JaVale McGee
3Timofey Mozgov