Does your fantasy basketball team need more steals? Target these players for production in that statistic.
Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat
At Kansas, Mario Chalmers was known as a player who could swipe steals at a stunning rate. While he’s been on and off in the steals department in the NBA, his overall rate is very encouraging. In a game earlier in the season, he had nine steals.
Trevor Ariza, Los Angeles Lakers
Trevor Ariza has been turning a lot of heads this season. One overlooked aspect regarding his production is his steals. He’s stealing the ball at a very good rate. If his minutes …read more

Which fantasy basketball rookies are off to a good start in the NBA? Here’s a look at our early top five:
1. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Coming into the NBA, everyone knew Derrick Rose could pass the ball. What is surprising NBA scouts is his ability to score the ball. He uses his combination of quickness and strength to get to the rim and score against bigger defenders. Since he’s starting and already playing big minutes, he’s not only looking like a good fantasy basketball player but also the lead candidate for Rookie of the Year.
2. Michael Beasley, Miami Heat
Although he has …read more

Although the NBA season just started, this is a great time to hit the waiver wire and look for gems and fantasy basketball steals. Which players looked good on the opening night of the NBA? Check out these fantasy basketball players.
Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat
Mario Chalmers started for the Miami Heat at point guard and played a great game. Threatening to get a triple double in his first game, Chalmers is a definite pickup in all fantasy basketball formats. The only word of caution is to realize that the Heat were playing the Knicks — who are perhaps the worst defensive …read more

Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Although Derrick Rose has looked really good at times and really mediocre at times in the preseason, there is no denying his talent. He’ll eventually take over the reins as the starting point guard for the Bulls and he will hold the spot for a long time. Not only is he a world class playmaker, he is already proving that he can score on the NBA level.
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
During summer league, Russell Westbrook looked amazing. While he hasn’t looked as amazing in preseason, he still is showing a lot of promise. He might not start …read more

Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were busted during the NBA’s rookie program when program officials found marijuana in their room. Chalmers and Arthur were sent packing and will be forced to take the rookie program at a later date.
While neither Chalmers nor Arthur has commented on the matter as of yet, this has to be an embarrassment for both players. Not only that, they very well could face NBA suspensions.
Fantasy basketball wise, this news shouldn’t hurt the players too much. Chalmers was a long shot to begin the year as the Miami Heat’s starting point guard — …read more

The Kansas Jayhawks are the 2008 National Champions in college basketball. Congrats to Kansas for completing an impressive comeback victory.
Which players on Kansas have a future in the NBA? Let’s take a look . . .
Brandon Rush – NBA Draft: Expect Brandon Rush to be drafted in the first round anywhere from 12 to 20.
Mario Chalmers – NBA Draft: Expect Mario Chalmers to be drafted at the end of the first round or the beginning of the second round.
Darrell Arthur – NBA Draft: Expect Darrell Arthur to be drafted in the first round between 10 and …read more

Mario Chalmers of the Kansas Jayhawks has all the tools to be a solid backup point guard in the NBA for a long time. In the 2008 NBA Draft, Chalmers would likely get picked in the beginning of the second round. If he were to get lucky, he might crack the end of the first round.
NBA scouts like a lot about Chalmers’ game. He’s a very active and dedicated defender who is great at coming up with steals. He has good size to defend against point guards and knows how to use his quickness to his …read more