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

Want to roll the dice on some fantasy basketball super sleepers? Here are some fantasy players that very well could be the talk of the basketball world over the next few months.
DeMarcus Nelson, Golden State Warriors
This undrafted rookie has a chance to play a lot of point guard for the Warriors this season. In fact, many people connected to the Warriors believe that DeMarcus Nelson has been the best point guard in training camp.
Aaron Brooks, Houston Rockets
Although Aaron Brooks is a backup in Houston, he is playing behind Rafer Alston – who is always seemingly a ticking time bomb. During …read more

Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz suffered a potentially serious ankle injury in a preseason game on Saturday. Williams, who has been relatively healthy throughout his career, will have an MRI on Monday.
After suffering the injured ankle, Williams was carried to the locker room. After the game, he was seen in a wheelchair. Williams declined to comment following the contest. The good news is that x-rays didn’t show a broken bone.
For as long as Williams is out, the Jazz will go with Ronnie Price and Brevin Knight at point guard. Price will likely be the starter, while Knight will go …read more

Shawn Marion, Miami Heat
Although Shawn Marion is usually one of the safer bets in all of fantasy basketball, his situation just isn’t as great as usual this year. He no longer has Steve Nash helping him out and is instead in a lame duck type situation with the Heat due to his expiring contract. Not only that, the Heat have a lot of players that could get time at the forward positions including Michael Beasley, Udonis Haslem, James Jones, Dorell Wright and Yakhouba Diawara.
Carlos Boozer, Utah Jazz
Before you look at his stats and conclude that he had a good season …read more

1. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers won the West last season and appear to be even stronger this season.
2. New Orleans Hornets
For the second straight year, I expect the Hornets to finish with the second best record in the West.
3. Houston Rockets
There’s no denying the Rockets got better in the offseason — and they were already pretty darn good.
4. Utah Jazz
The Jazz may be the sleeper team in the Western Conference that is capable of finishing in the top two.
5. San Antonio Spurs
Without Manu Ginobili in the lineup, the Spurs will struggle to have their usual regular season success.
6. Phoenix Suns
It’ll …read more

With the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games a thing of the past and training camp approximately one month away, let’s take a look at 2008 NBA power rankings:
1. Boston Celtics – The defending champs are the team to beat.
2. Los Angeles Lakers – The Lakers with Andrew Bynum will be tough.
3. San Antonio Spurs – The Spurs always seem to lurk near the top.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers – With the addition of Mo Williams, watch out.
5. New Orleans Hornets – James Posey will add a mean streak in NO.
6. Detroit Pistons – The Pistons should once again win a lot of …read more

Here is our current HoopsFantasy NBA power rankings of the best team in the NBA:
1. Boston Celtics – The Celtics are the best until proven otherwise.
2. Los Angeles Lakers – Adding Andrew Bynum to the mix will be big.
3. San Antonio Spurs – Can never count out the Spurs.
4. New Orleans Hornets – James Posey gives the Hornets heart.
5. Houston Rockets – Ron Artest gives the Rockets fire.
6. Detroit Pistons – The Pistons will still be in the mix.

1. Boston Celtics – The champs are still the best – despite losing Posey.
2. Los Angeles Lakers – They were good, and that was without Bynum.
3. San Antonio Spurs – The Spurs seem to always been hanging around.
4. New Orleans Hornets – The addition of Posey will be huge.
5. Detroit Pistons – The Pistons are basically the Spurs of the East.
6. Utah Jazz – Led by Deron Williams, the Jazz will continue to get better.
7. Cleveland Cavaliers – Any team with LeBron will be very good.
8. Houston Rockets – If Yao and TMac can stay healthy, watch out.
9. Dallas Mavericks …read more

Although Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett got a lot of publicity during the Boston Celtics’ 2008 championship run, the Celtics were comprised of more than simply three star players. One such player, who was arguably just as important as anyone on the team, was James Posey.
Posey is a rugged, physical defender who has knack for hitting clutch shots on the offensive side of the court. He’s not afraid to sacrifice his body and lay it all on the line to get the win. His two championship rings prove that Posey is an elite winner in …read more

Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers as they defeated the Utah Jazz in Game 6 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. During the game, Kobe let the Utah crowd know that “You Can’t Guard Me!” Check the video below to see Kobe yelling to the crowd. Apparently, Kobe’s back injury is feeling a lot better.
In the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers will play either the New Orleans Hornets or the San Antonio Spurs. That Hornets and Spurs play their Game 7 on Monday.
“You Can’t Stop Me!” – Kobe Bryant: