Early on in the 2009-10 NBA season, there are a few fantasy basketball sleepers that are making their names known. These players could be able to step up and help you win a fantasy basketball championship this season. Here’s a look at the sleepers we have seen so far:
C Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons
It seemed like Ben Wallace’s career was over. In the last few seasons, he did next to nothing. But he’s starting for the Pistons at center and he’s putting up stats. It might not last but he’s valuable for the time being.
PF Marreese Speights, Philadelphia 76ers
Although Marreese Speights …read more

Late in your fantasy basketball draft, you may be interested in rolling the dice on a player with a high ceiling who could become an overnight sensation. There are a number of fantasy basketball super sleepers that fit that bill. Here’s a look at some of these super sleepers:
C Channing Frye, Phoenix Suns
If you go back to his rookie season, Channing Frye looked like a star in the making. But since that point, the outside shooting bigman has struggled. That said, he’s now on the Suns and could very well be a starter. If he finds some of his lost …read more

For the 2009-10 fantasy basketball season, there are a few players you should avoid in your fantasy draft. These players are currently overrated and aren’t likely to live up to the hype.
C Andrea Bargnani, Toronto Raptors
Many supposed fantasy experts are touting Andrea Bargnani as a sleeper. I simply don’t agree. He’s a streaky player and with more offensive options in Toronto, I think his slice of the pie will shrink. Look at his stats last year as his ceiling for this season.
PF Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
Since joining the Celtics, Garnett’s stats have suffered while his winning has improved. This year, …read more

With 2009-10 fantasy basketball drafts underway, here’s a look at some of the best fantasy sleepers available. If you want to swing for the fences, get one of these sleepers on your team and hope for the best.
C Darko Milicic, New York Knicks
We promise, this is the last chance we will give Darko Milicic. The historic bust was traded to the Knicks in the offseason and he has a chance to earn plenty of playing time under Mike D’Antoni. He has enough skill to be a good fantasy basketball backup center.
PF Anthony Randolph, Golden State Warriors
While Anthony Randolph is quickly …read more

With the 2009-10 fantasy basketball season just around the corner, here’s a look at the top ten fantasy players at any position. When you make your selection in the first round of your fantasy basketball draft, target one of these studs.
1. Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
It’s difficult to pass on LeBron James when you have the first pick in your fantasy basketball draft, however Chris Paul is actually the better pick. He’s a basketball stud who has almost no downside.
2. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
On talent alone, there’s no player in the NBA who can match LeBron James. If you have …read more

As expected, LeBron James won’t be signing a contract extension this summer with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, LeBron will wait it out and become an unrestricted free agent next summer. During the summer of 2010, many teams — most notably the New York Knicks — will make a run at adding the best player in the league to their squad.
As for the fantasy basketball world, this news doesn’t change much. If anything, it might be good news. With the Cavs facing a lot of pressure to win and keep LeBron happy, they will spend to put good players around him. …read more

Last season, Jason Williams signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. Shortly after signing, Williams announced his retirement. After a year away from NBA basketball, Williams has decided he wants to play again.
The New York Knicks claimed Williams off waivers and they are reportedly talking to him right now about a contract. While it’s been a while since White Chocolate was relevant in the fantasy basketball world, signing with the Knicks would make him relevant once again.
The 33-year-old native of West Virginia would likely have a chance of starting for Mike D’Antoni. A point guard in D’Antoni’s offense is worth rostering …read more

According to multiple rumors, the Charlotte Bobcats and the New Orleans Hornets are discussing a deal that would swap centers Emeka Okafor and Tyson Chandler. While the deal isn’t done yet, sources indicate that the two teams have been talking for at least a few days about such a move.
For fantasy basketball purposes, this would be very good news for Emeka Okafor. While he seems to have hit a production ceiling with the Bobcats, he could become a much more efficient player if put next to Chris Paul. As we’ve seen with Chandler, Paul is very good at setting up …read more

The Portland Trail Blazers have finally figured out what to do with the salary cap space. On Friday, the Blazers signed Andre Miller to a three-year contract worth a total of $21 million — with about $14 million being guaranteed.
Miller will step right in and be the starting point guard for the Blazers. He’ll be an improvement over Steve Blake, who started at point guard last year for the Blazers, and could provide the leadership and playmaking needed to make Portland a truly elite team.
In terms of fantasy basketball, this move will likely change his stats drastically. In the last …read more

The 2009 NBA summer league saw a lot of impressive rebounding performances. If you are looking for a rebounder for your 2009-10 fantasy basketball team, consider one of these under the radar rebounders.
Joey Dorsey, Houston Rockets
In summer league action, Joey Dorsey did a good Ben Wallace impersonation. He averaged 9.8 points. 14.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.6 blocks per game. With Yao Ming out for the season, don’t be surprised to see a lot of Dorsey this year.
Taj Gibson, Chicago Bulls
Although he only played in two summer league games, Gibson pulled down 20 boards and showed exactly how he can …read more