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By Mora Best, Maukuss Time
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Injury here, Injury there… next thing you know, half of the top 10 PGs from this past year were injured at some point. Some returned like Kyrie Irving while others will remain out until next year like Rondo. Nonetheless with the recent surge of talent at the Point Guard position in the NBA, the fantasy PG draft class has become extremely deep; like take a swim in the Pacific Ocean deep. I have compiled a list of the top 10 fantasy PGs available in this year’s upcoming draft… I’ll probably update it after the NBA Draft, but until then here we go…
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1. Chris Paul
Chris Paul is a stud and without question a top five fantasy pick year in and year out. He continues to hover around the top of league in assists and steals while holding on to a league’s best assist to turnover ratio. Shooting 48% with 4 of 5 free throws a game never hurts either… yeah Chris Paul is what we like to call fantasy nasty.
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2. Russell Westbrook
Westbrook led PGs in points (23.2) and Free Throws made (5.6) while placing second in rebounds (5.2) behind an injured Rondo. The only thing keeping him behind CP3 at this point is the 43 percent FG% which in reality isn’t that bad considering he takes over 18 shots a game.
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3. Stephen Curry
Have you been afforded the opportunity to check out the playoffs yet!? Exactly… enough said. Stephen Curry is Sick-Nasty and arguably the best point guard in the NBA hands down when healthy. He is the only PG ever to make over 250 3s while shooting 45% from the 3PT line. When you throw in his high FT %, steals, assists, points and 4 rebounds a game… Stephen Curry is becoming an automatic 1st round fantasy pick right in front of our very own eyes.
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4. Kyrie Irving
If not for the mid-season injury, Kyrie Irving would have realized his early 2nd round status. He averaged over 22 points a game, 6 assists, 1.5 steals, almost 4 rebounds a game and shot around 45%. Heading into next year, It is safe to say Irving is on the brink of a break-out season if he can stay healthy.
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5. Deron Williams
Let’s be honest, Deron Williams was a disappointment this season. The 19 points and 7 assists a game was appreciated, but probably way below the 1st round value he was projected to have. Not to mention losing to a D-Roseless Bulls team in the playoffs, he has to be at a low right now. However, even with that said if this is D Wills at his worst then imagine if he bounces back next year and returns to 20 and 10 status… one can only hope right?
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6. John Wall
Teach you how to dougie? No problem, John Wall can do that and more. After returning from injury, John Wall resumed #BeastMode duties making the Wizards look like a completely different team in the process. Similar to Stephen Curry, if I knew I was getting Dougie for the entire season then he would automatically move up a few spots.
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7. Mike Conley
Even though there isn’t anything fancy about Conley’s game, year after year he proves himself a viable fantasy option at PG. Now even more so with Rudy Gay gone, Mike Conley has picked up a lot of the left over duties on Offense. You may be fooled by the mere 15 points per game, but don’t be. Conley has proved me wrong enough times to show me that he is here to stay as a legitimate FBK PG.
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8. Rajon Rondo
When Rondo got injured this year, I think thousands of yells across fantasy land emerged in the sound of one gigantic sigh. I feel for you Rondo owners as he may need some recovery time for this one. If healthy, he is obviously a top 5 fantasy PG. However I’m not a doctor and until he’s able to get back on the floor – Playing it safe will be my choice.
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9. Ty Lawson
Lawson’s injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for fantasy players. However, he still played 73 games this year and gives you a little of everything including points, assists, free throws, 3 pts and steals.
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10. Tony Parker
Parker scored 20 points a game to go along with 8 assists and 4 Free Throws. The most outstanding stat on his statline though is his 52 percent FG%. That is crazy efficient as I am sure a thousand floaters and layups are what make it so high. It goes without saying that he leads all point guards in FG%.
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Click here to see the honorable mention point guards.
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Personally, Derrick Rose and Damian Lillard would be in the top ten and Mike Conley and Ty Lawson would be bumped. Mora is right though, the point guard position has become incredibly deep.
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Are you looking for a boost in either forward positions? There have been a couple of young players making waves lately.
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Orlando Magic small forward Tobias Harris has had a terrific start to his run with the Magic after coming over from the Milwaukee Bucks. In his three games, he’s averaging 29 minutes a game. He wasn’t getting much run with the Bucks.
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Harris has turned the playing time into production, averaging 17.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks, 1.0 steals and 0.7 three-pointers. He has shot a ridiculous 67.7 percent from the floor, 40 percent from behind the arc and 81.8 percent from the line. He obviously won’t continue to shoot at that clip, but as long as he’s getting plenty of run, he’s a decent multiple category contributor.
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Meanwhile, Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Derrick Williams has been on a tear. Over his past six games he’s averaging 35.5 minutes per game. He has responded with averages of 18.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks.
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Williams is shooting 45.5 percent from the floor during the stretch. That’s including the February 22nd game against the Oklahoma City Thunder when Williams missed 11 of 14 shots. He’s shooting 66.7 percent from the line. Williams has two double-doubles in his past three games and three in his past six.
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Of the two, Williams is the one I would look to add. He has the ability to deliver a double-double on a nightly basis if he continues to get the opportunities he’s been receiving.

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Is your fantasy basketball team in a little bit of a scoring drought? Whether it be injury or ineffectiveness, you may need a little help in the scoring department. If you’re looking for a short-term fix, Denver Nuggets wing player Wilson Chandler could be your temporary answer.
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Chandler has been getting some extra run while Danilo Gallinari deals with a thigh injury. Chandler has responded with 23 points on 10 of 18 shooting filling in for Gallinari on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He added four rebounds, an assist and a steal while knocking down three three-point shots.
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Chandler has scored in double-figures in his last three games. During the stretch, he has averaged 18.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers.
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Chandler has shown an ability to produce in the past, particularly when he was with the New York Knicks. He just doesn’t get as many opportunities with the Nuggets. He’s not a long-term solution, but if you’re in need, ride him while he’s hot.

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Have you been lacking in rebounds? Perhaps you never quite recovered from Kevin Love’s injury. Maybe you’re worried about Dwight Howard ability to stay healthy. Whatever the reason you’re lacking in the rebounding category, here are a couple of reasonably available options to help your fantasy basketball squad.
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Cleveland Cavaliers big man Marreese Speights has helped pick up some of the slack from Anderson Varejao’s absence. During his last five games, Speights is averaging 15.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and a block per game while shooting 52.5 percent from the floor. Unlike a lot of big men, he has not been a liability at the free throw line. Speights has hit 13 of 14 free throw attempts, which is good for 92.9 percent. Speights has recorded a double-double in his past two games.
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Speights averaged just 14.5 minutes in 40 games for the Memphis Grizzlies this year. In his six games since coming to the Cavs, he is averaging 10 more minutes per game. With nearly 25 minutes of run on a bad team, there is fantasy production to be had.
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Speights is eligible at both power forward and center, which adds to his appeals. He’s not a high-end option, but he can give you a little boost in points, rebounds and field goal percentage.
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Another player that has been hitting the glass lately is Utah Jazz big man Derrick Favors. In his past 10 games Favor has averaged 11.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.1 blocks and a steal while shooting 54.9 percent from the floor. Unlike Speights, Favors has struggled a little at the line, hitting 62.2 percent of his free throws. Favors has averaged 9.8 rebounds in four February games.
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Favors is also eligible at both power forward and center.
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Neither player will make you run away with the rebounding category, but they both can help put up the slack.
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Also check out Randy Foye and Nick Young Helping Guard Needy Fantasy Basketball Teams.

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Has your team been lacking a scoring punch, particularly in a guard position? There are a couple of guards that have been lighting up the scoreboard of late.
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Utah Jazz combo guard Randy Foye has been stepped up over the past 12 games. Over that stretch he is averaging 15.8 points. He has been dialing it up from long range, knocking down 37 three-pointers. That is more than three per game.
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Foye has also handed out 37 assists in those 12 games, though he’s averaging five dimes in his past four games. Foye doesn’t offer much in terms of rebounds or blocks, but he has been chipping in with a steal per game on average.
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The other benefit Foye brings does not show up in the box scores. It’s the flexibility he brings to your fantasy basketball team with his point guard and shooting guard eligibility. If you’re in a league in which you can make daily lineup adjustments, a player with multiple positional eligibility is attractive.
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Foye will never live up to his NBA Draft status, but he’s a serviceable guard, both in reality and in fantasy land.
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Nick Young doesn’t offer positional versatility, but the shooting guard is not afraid to do just that. Young is not afraid to put up a shot or 10. He has double-digit field goal attempts in his past eight games. Young has averaged 17.7 points in his past six games. He’s scored 20 or more points seven times this season, including 30 on December 16th against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Young doesn’t typically contribute in many categories, but he has averaged 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals in his past six games. With Young, you’re really just looking to add scoring and three-pointers.
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Either guard is capable of helping a fantasy team. Both are relatively available in fantasy basketball leagues.
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Here’s a look at last night’s fantasy basketball surprises and whether or not they should be added to fantasy roster.
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Leandro Barbosa, Boston Celtics
Barbosa scored 17 points (5-11 FG) with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a three-pointer. He’s only worth using short-term if Rondo misses any more time.
Ruling:  Pass
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Stephen Jackson, San Antonio Spurs
Jackson scored 10 points (4-11 FG) with 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 three-pointers. He’s not doing enough.
Ruling:  Pass
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Courtney Lee, Boston Celtics
Lee scored 13 points (4-8 FG) with 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a three-pointer. He isn’t playing well enough to add.
Ruling:  Pass
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Andre Miller, Denver Nuggets
Miller scored 19 points (7-9 FG) with 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, and 2 three-pointers. He’s a solid source for assists.
Ruling:  Stash
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Mike Miller, Miami Heat
Miller scored 12 points (4-9 FGs) with five rebounds, 1 assist, and 4 three-pointers. He got some extra run with Wade out.
Ruling:  Pass
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Tiago Splitter, San Antonio Spurs
Splitter scored 13 points (4-6 FG) with a block. Look elsewhere.
Ruling:  Pass

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Here’s a look at last night’s fantasy basketball surprises and whether or not they should be added to fantasy roster.
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Lavoy Allen, Philadelphia 76ers
14 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal
Combined 6 points in three prior games.
Ruling:  Pass
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Leandro Barbosa, Boston Celtics
16 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists
Very inconsistent
Ruling:  Pass
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Harrison Barnes, Golden State Warriors
19 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Played 40 minutes. With heavy run he could be worth a look.
Ruling:  Stash
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Jordan Crawford, Washington Wizards
21 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal
May have some value if he gets 30+ minutes
Ruling:  Stash
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Jeff Green, Boston Celtics
16 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Not contributing in any category on the year.
Ruling:  Pass
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Richard Hamilton, Chicago Bulls
15 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists
Decent scoring option. 13.0 ppg.
Ruling:  Stash
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Tyler Hansbrough, Indiana Pacers
17 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist
Not a regular contributor
Ruling:  Pass
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Ivan Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
Averaging 5.7 ppg
Ruling:  Pass
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Chandler Parsons, Houston Rockets
13 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
Averaging 16.3 points in his past four games. Good three-pointer contributor.
Ruling:  Stash
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Luke Ridnour, Minnesota Timberwolves
16 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals
Good short-term option
Ruling:  Stash
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Kevin Seraphin, Washington Wizards
16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists. 1 block, 1 steal
Potential is there, but will need more run.
Ruling:  Pass
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Kyle Singler, Detroit Pistons
16 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block
Only a spot-start
Ruling:  Pass
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Sebastian Telfair, Phoenix Suns
17 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block
Not productive enough.
Ruling:  Pass