To begin any fantasy sports season, there are always those early season pickups that lead fantasy managers to an eventual championship. Fantasy basketball is no different, and the 08-09 fantasy basketball season should
reveal plenty of hidden waiver wire gems in November. Here are a handful of players at each position that you may want to consider picking up and taking a flyer on if they are still available in your league. You never know, you just might hit it big with one of them.
Point Guard
Nate Robinson - New York Knicks - 53% owned in 12 team yahoo public leagues (PG/SG eligible)
The new high scoring offense installed in New York has definitely benefited the instant-offense guard Nate Robinson. At just a tad above 50% owned in 12 team yahoo public leagues, Robinson is nearly a must-add in fantasy leagues. He is a multi-category player who delivers three-pointers, steals, assists, points, and a very good free throw percentage to boot.
Mario Chalmers - Miami Heat - 51% (PG)
Not as celebrated of a rookie PG like OJ Mayo, Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook, and DJ Augustine, but Chalmers has done everything right so far. He offers fantasy owners excellent steals numbers as well as a decent number of assists and points. The only problem thus far with Chalmers' game is his shooting percentages.
Kyle Lowry - Memphis Grizzlies - 7% (PG/SG)
With Mike Conley struggling more than expected, Lowry is clearly a better PG option in Memphis right now, and if the coaches install him as the starter his fantasy value will rise significantly. Lowry offers an excellent free throw percentage, and a good amount of assists per game.
Shooting Guard
Roger Mason - San Antonio Spurs - 21% (PG/SG)
Even before Tony Parker went down with injury, Mason was establishing himself as the #3 scoring option after Tim Duncan and Parker in San Antonio. But now that Parker will be out for the next couple of weeks, Mason should begin shooting a lot more than he already was. He offers the potential for an excellent amount of three-pointers, and great shooting percentages.
Point Guard
Nate Robinson - New York Knicks - 53% owned in 12 team yahoo public leagues (PG/SG eligible)
The new high scoring offense installed in New York has definitely benefited the instant-offense guard Nate Robinson. At just a tad above 50% owned in 12 team yahoo public leagues, Robinson is nearly a must-add in fantasy leagues. He is a multi-category player who delivers three-pointers, steals, assists, points, and a very good free throw percentage to boot.
Mario Chalmers - Miami Heat - 51% (PG)
Not as celebrated of a rookie PG like OJ Mayo, Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook, and DJ Augustine, but Chalmers has done everything right so far. He offers fantasy owners excellent steals numbers as well as a decent number of assists and points. The only problem thus far with Chalmers' game is his shooting percentages.
Kyle Lowry - Memphis Grizzlies - 7% (PG/SG)
With Mike Conley struggling more than expected, Lowry is clearly a better PG option in Memphis right now, and if the coaches install him as the starter his fantasy value will rise significantly. Lowry offers an excellent free throw percentage, and a good amount of assists per game.
Shooting Guard
Roger Mason - San Antonio Spurs - 21% (PG/SG)
Even before Tony Parker went down with injury, Mason was establishing himself as the #3 scoring option after Tim Duncan and Parker in San Antonio. But now that Parker will be out for the next couple of weeks, Mason should begin shooting a lot more than he already was. He offers the potential for an excellent amount of three-pointers, and great shooting percentages.
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