Already looking to mine a sleeper out of your fantasy basketball league’s waiver wire? Check out these up-and-coming fantasy players that may be able to make a very nice impact on your fantasy team.
Walter Herrmann, Detroit Pistons
Although few fantasy basketball owners expected much out of Walter Herrmann this season, he’s been amazing in the first two games for the Detroit Pistons. In 19.5 minutes per game, Herrmann is averaging 13 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists. If he can carve out an even bigger role, Herrmann could become fantasy relevant once again like he was a few years ago on …read more

If you are scouring the waiver wire for some hot pickups, here are a few players that you should target right now.
John Salmons, Sacramento Kings
With Mike Bibby sidelined, Salmons is putting up fantastic fantasy stats. If he’s available, run to your waiver wire and pick him up. He has another three months to play with Bibby out, during which time he should be able to put up very nice fantasy stats.
Damien Wikins, Seattle Supersonics
Wilkins is off to a very good start to his fantasy season. He’s always been able to score and now that he’s getting more shots, he’s scoring …read more

With the tip of the opening game of the NBA season, we finally have arrived at the beginning of fantasy basketball season. By now, you should have your team locked and loaded. Now you have to keep an eye on the waiver wire in addition to looking for players to target via trade.
Of the three games played on opening night, here was a player who shined in each game:
Martell Webster, Portland Trail Blazers
If you’ve been reading the HoopsFantasy blog, you’ve no doubt seen Webster’s name mentioned quite a bit. For those of you who picked him up, congrats. He looked …read more

If fantasy basketball, half the battle is locating and acquiring NBA players who are slated to start.
With the exhibition season over and the regular season right around the corner, this is the time of year we start hearing about which players each team are going to start. Here are some starters who have been named recently:
C Theo Ratliff, Minnesota Timberwolves
Ratliff has apparently won the starting center job for the Timberwolves. He has been ravaged by injuries in the last half decade but when healthy, Ratliff is always been one of the league’s best shotblockers. Keep an eye on him …read more

Ronnie Brewer, Utah Jazz
Brewer has been a preseason star. He’s led the Jazz in scoring in each of their first three games this preseason. In training camp, he was the player most on the team pointed to as most impressive. Brewer has come out of nowhere and is now looking like a very draftable player in the fantasy world.
Kevin Durant, Seattle Supersonics
Durant had his first really solid game as a pro, scoring 21 points and pulling down five rebounds in 35 minutes against the Pacers. He started alongside fellow rookie Jeff Green and looked comfortable playing the shooting guard position. …read more

Ronnie Brewer, Utah Jazz
Brewer was the star in Utah’s training camp. In both of their preseason games, Brewer has led the Jazz in scoring. He’s currently starting at shooting guard for the Jazz and that looks like it will continue into the season. Brewer on Friday finished with 18 points and six rebounds in 22 minutes of action.
JJ Redick, Orlando Magic
Redick has had back to back solid games. In his last outing, Redick came off the bench for 19 points in 26 minutes. He nailed five of his six shots, including all three of this three-pointers. Redick isn’t going to …read more

More preseason games, more players to observe for fantasy potential. With six games on the schedule on Wednesday, there were a lot of players to look at. Here are some young players who stood out:
Julian Wright, New Orleans Hornets
While all indications point to Wright coming off the bench for the Hornets, it’s hard to ignore what he’s doing in preseason. In Wednesday’s game against the Pacers, Wright had eight points, ten rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal in 26 minutes. So far in the preseason, Wright has 18 rebounds in 36 minutes of playing time. That’s very impressive, …read more