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Bass Fishing
Given the fact that it's 7:30 on Sunday night and I'm into my 12th straight hour of working today, I'm going to make this a quick-hits version of Waiver Wired. Let's get to it.
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Guards
Nick Young, Kirk Hinrich, Josh Howard Wizards
Young has been hot and with Gilbert Arenas in Orlando, and John Wall sidelined (maybe indefinitely with a knee injury), Young is going to continue to have big games. Hinrich is also going to get plenty of run and both guys look like must-own material for now. As for Josh Howard, I don't trust him further than I can throw him, as he's constantly injured. But with these three guys really the only healthy players capable of playing guard in Washington, they're also going to get run. And heck, even Cartier Martin could end up becoming relevant, especially if Howard goes down.
O.J. Mayo Grizzlies
Banished to the bench, Mayo was pretty much awful over the last couple weeks, save for one good game off the pine. Mayo started on Saturday, mainly due to a one-game suspension to Rudy Gay, but Tony Allen started at shooting guard, not Xavier Henry. I have no idea if Mayo is close to re-taking the starting job, but after 27 points and five treys in a double-OT loss to the Spurs, he's worth hanging onto until we find out.
Marcus Thornton Hornets
Well look what we have here. The guy single-handedly responsible for ruining one of my fantasy teams is suddenly relevant again (OK, it was my fault for drafting him, but still). The Hornets weren't using him much on Sunday night against the Pistons, but he scored 19 points in back-to-back games and could be ready to challenge Trevor Ariza for the starting job. Monty Williams
really hates Thornton's lack of defense, but Ariza's poor play, combined with Thornton's explosive scoring punch, could force his hand.
James Harden Thunder
He's averaging 13 ppg in December and has 11 early points on Sunday. He's going to continue to struggle to get shots with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green around, but he's got to at least be given consideration for pickup.
Ben Gordon Pistons
Gordon started for the Pistons over Rip Hamilton on Sunday, although it could have been because Hamilton was suffering from the stomach flu. Either way, I think Rip might be on his way out and Gordon on his way in. He started off 0-for-7 but is having a nice game. He has to be better the rest of the way than he was at the start of the season, and should be worth an add in most leagues now that John Kuester might play him.
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Rudy Fernandez Blazers
Rudy had 26 on Friday and 15 on Saturday, while Brandon Roy and Nicolas Batum remain banged up. Rudy's not a must-own player, but as long as Roy is going to be struggling with his knee (which is forever), he deserves a look.
Jonny Flynn Timberwolves
Flynn is back and had 12 points on Saturday. Look, I don't love him as a pickup and have not even grabbed him in one of my 11 leagues. He's going to split time with Luke Ridnour, but if you're in a deep league he's worth a look, and is at least worth keeping an eye on in all leagues.
Keyon Dooling Bucks
With late news that Brandon Jennings is now very iffy for his next three games with a foot injury (definitely out Monday), Keyon Dooling now becomes relevant. My guess is he will start at the point guard for the next two or three games and could be a great short-term pick up.
Will Bynum Pistons
Rodney Stuckey missed Sunday's game with a toe injury and Tracy McGrady left with a groin injury. That leaves Will Bynum as the only healthy point guard in Detroit. He's had a terrible season, but might be the only option for the Pistons. Again, worth a short-term look if you're desperate. And the fact he's having a big game (14 points, 8 assists) in the fourth quarter Sunday certainly helps his cause.
Ty Lawson, Jerryd Bayless, Kyle Lowry, Jordan Farmar
These guys have all lost their jobs recently and are being cut more than they're being picked up. But if Chauncey Billups, Jose Calderon, Aaron Brooks or Devin Harris go down at some point, these are the guys you'll want to add. They've all basically blown up when given minutes this season and should be monitored closely in all leagues. However, as I said, they can all probably be dropped if you need to pick up another player, now that their counterparts are getting healthy.
Forwards
Chris Douglas-Roberts Bucks
CDR is starting at small forward and playing well, and is going to become even more relevant with Brandon Jennings hurting with a foot injury. If Carlos Delfino ever comes back from his concussion it's going to hurt CDR, but for now, I have picked him up everywhere I can. You should too.
Brandon Bass Magic
Will Bass get enough shots with Dwight Howard, Jameer Nelson, Jason Richardson, Gilbert Arenas and Hedo Turkoglu around? I don't know, but he's been starting and the Magic have four games this week. Many teams play twice, while the Raptors play once, and he should at least be grabbed for the upcoming week. It sounds like he'll continue to start, making him worth a flier until we see how things shake out after the big Orlando lineup shakeup via trades.
Taj Gibson Bulls
Taj Gibson promptly got hurt when he started in place of Joakim Noah, but his concussion doesn't sound too serious. The Bulls play four games this week and like Bass, Gibson's worth grabbing if healthy. Noah's going to be out for a long while, so Gibson should get plenty of opportunity for points and boards for a couple months. Check Rotoworld for updates on his status.
Continue reading for more forwards and the centers.
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Glen Davis Celtics
Davis is averaging 14 points and seven boards in December and had 18 & 6 on Sunday. Yes, Shaq is back and Jermaine O'Neal is close, but Baby has played well enough to be owned in most leagues.
Linas Kleiza Raptors
Kleiza has started in two straight and gone bonkers in both of them with points, boards and threes. I don't know if Sonny Weems (back injury) will reclaim the job when he returns, but Kleiza is probably worth grabbing right now. He's averaging 22 points, 11 boards and 3.5 3-pointers in his last two games, both starts for Weems.
Tayshaun Prince Pistons
Prince is blowing up as I type this on Sunday and survived John Kuester's recent lineup shake up. He should be owned in most leagues.
Kenyon Martin Nuggets
Martin will debut this week and should start over struggling Shelden Williams. He'll get points and rebounds, but his legs are weak and he's not trustworthy. But if you need boards, give him a look.
Derrick Favors Nets
He's still not starting and is splitting time with Kris Humphries and Troy Murphy, but we still expect him to move into the starting five at some point. And when/if it happens he should have plenty of points, boards and blocks.
Mike Miller Heat
Miller is ready to play for the Heat and is worth a look if you need threes. I don't know if he'll start or not, but he should hit at least a couple threes per game and score 10-12 points nightly. If that will help your team, go for it.
Martell Webster Timberwolves
Webster is not starting for the Wolves, but he's averaging 15 points, 4.5 boards, 2.0 assists, a steal and 1.5 threes in his four games. If you're in a deep league, he looks good. He could also eventually start over Wesley Johnson.
Centers
Chris Kaman Clippers
Kaman is nearing a return, although he won't play this week. He's simply too good to be sitting on waiver wires, except in weekly leagues where you can't afford to carry injured players. Keep an eye on him and grab him if you have room and need a center.
DeMarcus Cousins Kings
Cousins is hot and is having another big game on Sunday night. The Kings appear to be ready to start him the rest of the way and he should be owned in all leagues. He's no longer available in any of my 11 leagues.
Spencer Hawes Sixers
Hawes was simply awful on Saturday against Dwight Howard, which we saw coming from a mile away. But he had played very well in his previous three games, racking up ridiculous minutes, points, boards and blocks, with some threes to boot. He's locked in as the starting center in Philly and he'll be inconsistent, but he should be grabbed in most leagues.
Marcin Gortat Suns
Marcin Gortat was traded to the Suns and will challenge Robin Lopez for the starting job. This one is tricky because we don't know how they plan on using him, but when starting, he's a fantasy force. I say grab him and see what happens when he debuts on Thursday.
Mehmet Okur Jazz
Okur is back for the Jazz and will be brought along slowly from a ruptured achilles. I'm not picking him up and he's locked into a bench role. But once he gets fully healthy he should be a nice source of threes, and could be a useful center in a pinch.
Joel Przybilla Blazers
Przybilla isn't doing much, but Greg Oden is done for the year and Marcus Camby, not surprisingly, is hurt right now (shoulder). Przybilla's ankle swelled up the size of a citrus fruit after Friday's game, so he's also iffy. But if Camby is going to miss time, Przybilla should at least be a source of boards and blocks.
Serge Ibaka Thunder
Ibaka is listed here only because I list him every week. He's a good source of points, boards and blocks, but his minutes fluctuate, making him a bit frustrating to own at times. But the bottom line is he should be owned in all leagues. However, he's doing nothing on Sunday and I'm even wondering if he got hurt? Check Rotoworld.com news for updates on his status. On a side note, Nick Collison is suddenly playing better for the Thunder, making him worth a look in deeper leagues.
