Here are players who can help increase a manager's chances for success in certain fantasy basketball statistical categories.
Those seeking aid for specific statistics in their fantasy NBA basketball leagues need look no further than the waiver wire in most cases. Of course, depending on how deep the league is and how the manager's team is set up, finding those specialty players can be tricky, especially with limited roster space. Here's a guide on how to fill statistical voids for cheap, whether it be a head-to-head league or rotisserie.
Points tend to be a competitive category, because it's the easiest category to understand and follow. In other words, most people pay attention to points above other categories. For this reason, finding a good contributor for points without giving up a whole lot of value in a trade can be tricky.
Points
- Al Harrington, New York Knicks - If Harrington's still available in your league and you need points, snatch him up. He's getting a lot more opportunities in New York than he did in Golden State and is averaging just under 20 ppg (21.4 in the past month). If you have to trade for him, he won't cost as much as some other scorers.
- Rudy Gay, Memphis Grizzlies - He hasn't caught fire like he did last season. Part of that may be due to O.J. Mayo's dominance of the ball. Yet, Gay is still averaging 19.4 ppg andif Mayo hits the rookie wall, Gay could really pick it up later in the season. You might be able to trade for him at a reduced cost.
- Corey Maggette, Golden State Warriors - He missed 13 consecutive games, but should be returning very soon. Be careful, though. He's often over-valued. If you can get him for relatively cheap, he might be worth it. Maggette's value is solely in points (19.1 per game) and FT% (86% per game with over 8 attempts).
- Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks - He's been struggling this season, so consistency has been an issue. For that reason, though, Redd might come cheaper than usual in your league.
- Shaquille O'Neal, Phoenix Suns - Shaq's been carrying the Suns more and more with Steve Nash hurt off. He's averaged 21.1 ppg in the past nine games.
- Jeff Green, Oklahoma City Thunder - Green may not be a standout, but depending on how deep your league is and how desperately you need points, he might be worth consideration. Green averaged better than 17 ppg this past month.
- Marquis Daniels, Indiana Pacers - As Danny Granger goes in and out of injury, Daniels has become a good option, averaging about 16 ppg this past month.
Rebounds
- Kendrick Perkins, Boston Celtics - If you can plan his streaks well, you could be rewarded. Perkins averaged 10 boards per contest this past month.
- Mehmet Okur, Utah Jazz - With Carlos Boozer still out and Paul Millsap recently injured, Okur's been stepping up his boards, averaging 9.6 per game this past month.
- Shaquille O'Neal, Phoenix Suns - Shaq's looking a little more like the Shaq of old each day. He's averaging 9.7 boards per game in the last month.
- Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat - Haslem's averaged 9.5 rbpg in the past month and he and Marion have pushed rookie Michael Beasley out of the starting lineup.
- Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves - If you can stomach his 38% shooting from the field and 65% from the foul line, he'll reward you in boards (averaged 9.1 per contest last month).
- Brook Lopez, New Jersey Nets - Lopez averaged 8.6 rbpg in the past month, while contributing in other areas, as well.
- Tyson Chandler, New Orleans Hornets - A lot of managers are dropping Chandler because of a slow start. He might provide a nice boost in boards later in the season.
Assists
- Raymond Felton, Charlotte Bobcats - He's averaged 6.9 apg in the last 16 games, but picking him up means eating his 38% field goal shooting.
- Andre Miller, Philadelphia 76ers - He's affordable. He's solid. He's averaged 6.8 apg in the past 13 games. If Elton Brand ever comes back from injury (many would tell you that might be a big if), you gotta think those assists will increase.
- Earl Watson, Oklahoma City Thunder - 6.6 apg in the last 14 games, but adding him would also mean accepting his 38% field goal shooting and not much else to speak of.
- Rodney Stuckey, Detroit Pistons - If by some stroke of luck, Stuckey's still available in your league, pick him up. He's starting and he's playing marvelously.
- Luke Ridnour, Milwaukee Bucks - He's pushed Ramon Sessions and Tyronn Lue out of the way for the starting spot in Milwaukee. He's provided steady assists ever since.
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