The NBA second round has begun for all teams involved. Which players can emerge as sleepers for those playing playoff fantasy basketball? Here are four candidates:
Aaron Brooks, Houston Rockets
Going up against the Los Angeles Lakers, Aaron Brooks has a definite speed advantage against Derek Fisher. Expect him to have the ball a lot and he should have a good series.
Rafer Alston, Orlando Magic
The Magic will need Alston to defend Rajon Rondo on the Boston Celtics. With those extra minutes, Alston could have a few big games along the way.
Delonte West, Cleveland Cavaliers
The Atlanta Hawks are quick and fast, which …read more

One stat that can be difficult to win is the blocked shot category. There are so few players who excel at blocking shots that it makes those players extra valuable. Here are some players who can really block some shots and thus help your fantasy basketball team.

Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
Although he wasn’t much of a shot blocker until this season, Dwight Howard is suddenly the best in the business of blocking shots. Using his strength, length and athleticism, he’s become a terror around the rim.
Marcus Camby, Los Angeles Clippers
Over the last few seasons, Marcus Camby has been the player who …read more

Chris Andersen is reportedly taking steps toward rejoining the NBA. Andersen, formerly of the New Orleans Hornets, was suspended by the NBA for two years after failing a drug test.
If Andersen is successfully able to get back onto the court at some point this season, most people expect that he’ll end up back with the Hornets. While the Hornets have a number of talented bigmen, Andersen showed enough promise that the Hornets would likely want him back.
Andersen is a very athletic bigman who can put up good per-minute numbers. During the 2005-06 season, Andersen was averaging around five points …read more