Wind’s full article suggests Kenneth Faried is Lyles’ main competition for the
role. Wilson Chandler or Juancho Hernangomez will also likely see time at the
four in some lineups, but that’s could end up being more matchup-based. Lyles, a
21-year-old, is developing into a stretch-four, which the league has coveted
over the past few seasons. Faried is a more experienced player, but plays a
high-energy rebounding role at the position that is largely being phased out.
The situation will likely have the biggest impact in deeper leagues, though
Faried’s upside as a glass cleaner could make the decision relevant in certain
standard formats.