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I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.

Ryan Gomes, SF/PF, Minnesota Timberwolves
Gomes averaged 19.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steal, and 3.5 three-pointers last week. He shot 60.9 percent from the floor and 75.0 percent from the line. Gomes has scored in double-figures in his last six games. He’s owned in 29.0 percent of Yahoo! and 3.3 percent of ESPN leagues.

Corey Brewer, SG/SF, Minnesota Timberwolves
Brewer also played well for the Wolves. He’s actually a preferred choice over Gomes. Last week Brewer averaged 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.5 steals, and 2.0 three-pointers. He shot 44.4 percent from the field without missing a free throw. Corey is owned in 55.0 percent of Yahoo! and 30.3 percent of ESPN leagues.

George Hill, PG/SG, San Antonio Spurs
Hill has continued to play well even after Tony Parker’s return. Last week he averaged 20.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.7 three-pointers. He shot 53.8 percent from the floor and 77.8 percent from the line. Hill is owned in 33.0 percent of Yahoo! and  10.3 percent of ESPN leagues.

Robin Lopez, PF/C, Phoenix Suns
Lopez averaged 13.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks while shooting 56.7 percent of his shot. He hit all of his free throws. Lopez’s numbers could rise if/when Amar’e Stoudemire gets dealt. Robin is owned in 41.0 percent of Yahoo! and 8.5 percent of ESPN leagues.

I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.

Darren Collison, PG, New Orleans Hornets
I’m sure you’ve heard the news that Chris Paul will miss a month or two following knee surgery. Collison should be at the top of everybody’s list. He had 17 points, 18 assists, and 6 rebounds in his first start for Paul. He’s owned in 31.0 percent of Yahoo! and 7.0 percent of ESPN leagues.

Mike Miller, SG/SF, Washington Wizards
Miller was at the top of his game last week averaging 15.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 3.0 three-pointers while shooting 52.8 percent from the field. He’s owned in 54.0 percent of ESPN and 41.0 percent of Yahoo! leagues.

Arron Afflalo, SG, Denver Nuggets
Afflalo was solid last week averaging 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.5 three-pointers. He shot 59.4 percent from the floor without missing a free throw. Carmelo Anthony is set to return, which will cut into his numbers, but he remains a decent player in daily transaction leagues. If J.R. Smith is dealt, his value should increase. Arron is owned in 15.0 percent of Yahoo! and 1.5 percent of ESPN leagues.

Marcus Thornton, PG/SG, New Orleans Hornets
Thornton has been heavy on the scoring of late, a trend that should continue while CP3 is sidelined. Last week he averaged 17.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals, and 2.3 three-pointers. He shot 46.3 percent from the floor and 92.3 percent from the line. Marcus is owned in 27.0 percent of Yahoo! and 5.5 percent of ESPN leagues.

Carlos Delfino, SG/SF, Milwaukee Bucks
Delfino is in the waiver wire bin once again. Last week he averaged 14.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.7 steals, and 2.0 three-pointers. He shot 54.8 percent from the floor and 80.0 percent from the line. Carlos is owned in 48.0 percent of Yahoo! and 26.9 percent of ESPN leagues.

Jared Jeffries, SG/SF, New York Knicks
Jeffries is a regular stat stuffer. Last week he averaged 11.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.5 blocks, and 1.5 three-pointers while shooting 62.1 percent from the floor. His only fault was making Shaq look like Mark Price with his 28.6 percent free-throw percentage. Jared is owned in 5.0 percent of Yahoo! and 0.7 percent of ESPN leagues.

Corey Brewer, SG/SF, Minnesota Timberwolves
Brewer continues to produce for the Wolves. Last week he averaged 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.3 three-pointers while shooting 52.9 percent from the floor and 88.9 percent from the line. Corey is owned in 54.0 percent of Yahoo! and 29.5 percent of ESPN leagues.

I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.

Carlos Delfino, SG/SF, Milwaukee Bucks
Delfino has been playing great hoops for the Bucks. Last week he averaged 16.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 3.0 three-pointers while shooting 46.2 percent from the field. The only category he didn’t help fantasy owners was free throw percentage as he hit just 66.7 percent of his attempts. Carlos is owned in 37.0 percent of Yahoo! and 11.9 percent of ESPN leagues.

Drew Gooden, PF/C, Dallas Mavericks
Gooden saw a spike in production last week averaging 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks. He shot 56.8 percent from the floor and 90.9 percent from the line. Erick Dampier is supposed to return this week, but Gooden is still a decent option in daily transaction leagues.  Drew is owned in 24.0 percent of Yahoo! and 6.9 percent of ESPN leagues.

Brandon Rush, SG/SF, Indiana Pacers
Rush was solid last week averaging 13.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 block, and 2.0 three-pointers. He hit 60.0 percent of his shots without missing a free throw. Brandon is owned in 27.0 percent of Yahoo! and 1.7 percent of ESPN leagues. He’s also more of a daily transaction league player.

Corey Brewer, SG/SF, Minnesota Timberwolves
Brewer remained hot last week averaging 15.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.0 block, and 2.0 free throws. He shot 46.0 percent from the floor and 69.2 percent from the line. Corey is owned in 43.0 percent of Yahoo! and 14.0 percent of ESPN leagues.

Robin Lopez, PF/C, Phoenix Suns
Robin Lopez was mentioned last week, and hopefully you were able to secure him. If he’s still floating around on your waiver wire, you probably want to grab him. Last week Lopez averaged 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 0.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks. He shot, get this, 76.7 percent from the floor and 78.3 percent from the line. Robin is owned in 45.0 percent of Yahoo! and 11.8 percent of ESPN leagues.

I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.

Martell Webster, SG/SF, Portland Trail Blazers
Webster continues to play well for Portland. Last week he averaged 19.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.0 block, and 4.0 three-pointers. He shot 58.3 percent from the floor and hit all of his free throws. Martell is owned in 49 percent of Yahoo! and 15.8 percent of ESPN leagues.

Matt Barnes, SG/SF, Orlando Magic
Barnes is inconsistent, but as a whole he produces. Last week he averaged 15.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 2.3 three-pointers. He shot 58.1 percent from the floor and 60.0 percent from the line. Matt is owned in 31 percent of Yahoo! and 6.2 percent of ESPN leagues.

Steve Blake, PG/SG, Portland Trail Blazers
Blake stepped up with Brandon Roy out averaging 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.5 three-pointers. He shot 57.9 percent from the floor. Roy should return soon though, so his production will take a hit. Steve is owned in 11 percent of Yahoo! and 1.1 percent of ESPN leagues.

Corey Brewer, SG/SF, Minnesota Timberwolves
Brewer has played dynamite lately. He averaged 20.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.3 blocks, and 2.3 three-pointers. He shot 46.9 percent from the field and 72.7 percent from the line. Corey is owned in 36 percent of Yahoo! and 8.7 percent of ESPN leagues.

DeJuan Blair, SF/PF/C, San Antonio Spurs
Blair has been a beast on the glass. Last week he averaged 12.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steals while shooting 58.3 percent from the floor and 70.0 percent from the stripe. DeJuan is owned in 25 percent of Yahoo! and 4.2 percent of ESPN leagues.

Luke Ridnour, PG, Milwaukee Bucks
Ridnour has been playing well for the Bucks averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 three-pointers. He shot 40.9 percent from the floor and 93.3 percent from the line. Luke is owned in 40 percent of Yahoo! and 10.1 percent of ESPN leagues.

Robin Lopez, PF/C, Phoenix Suns
He hasn’t really taken off averaging 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks while shooting 61.1 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from the line last week, but he could take over the starting center gig. Robin is owned in just 8 percent of Yahoo! and 0.8 percent of ESPN leagues.

I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.

Kenyon Martin, PF, Denver Nuggets
K-Mart was a beast last week as Denver was playing short-handed. He averaged 22.0 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 block. He shot 51.8 percent from the floor and 87.5 percent from the line. K-Mart is owned in 66.0 percent of Yahoo! and 29.9 percent of ESPN leagues.

Kirk Hinrich, PG/SG, Chicago Bulls
Hinrich has played well for the Bulls of late, averaging 14.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 2.0 steals, and 2.5 assists over the past week. He shot 42.0 percent from the floor and 70.0 percent from the line. Kirk is owned in 41 percent of Yahoo! leagues and 54.9 percent of ESPN leagues.

Martell Webster, SG/SF, Portland Trail Blazers
Portland also has had a ton of injury issues. Webster stepped up his game last week averaging 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 steal, and 3.5 three-pointers. He shot 46.6 percent from the floor and 57.1 percent from the line. Martell is owned in 37 percent of Yahoo! and 9.6 percent of ESPN leagues.

Flip Murray, SG, Charlotte Bobcats
Flip has finding his shooting stroke averaging 19.7 points on 55.9 percent shooting. He also averaged 3.0 three-pointers per game and shot 92.3 percent from the line. Flip is owned in 6.0 percent of Yahoo! and 1.0 percent of ESPN leagues.

Anderson Varejao, PF/C, Cleveland Cavaliers
Varejao continues to produce for the Cavs averaging 11.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks while shooting 47.6 percent from the floor and 72.2 percent from the line. The Brazilian big man is owned in 54.0 percent of Yahoo! and 9.7 percent of ESPN leagues.

Jarrett Jack, PG/SG, Toronto Raptors
Jack has remained in the starting lineup for the Raptors despite Jose Calderon’s return. Last week he averaged 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.3 three-pointers. He shot 52.0 percent from the floor and 83.3 percent from the line. Jarrett is owned in 44 percent of Yahoo! and 18.1 percent of ESPN leagues.

J.J. Redick, PG/SG, Orlando Magic
Redick has picked up his game with Vince Carter out. Last week he averaged 16.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.8 three-pointers while shooting 42.2 percent from the floor and 89.5 percent from the line. J.J. is owned in 18 percent of Yahoo! and 2.9 percent of ESPN leagues.

Randy Foye, PG/SG, Washington Wizards
Foye has played well for the Wizards following Gilbert Arenas’ suspension. Last week he averaged 15.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.3 three-pointers while shooting 44.0 percent from the line. He didn’t miss a free throw. Randy is owned in 55.0 percent of Yahoo! and 18.7 percent of ESPN leagues.

While he’s not worth owning, Ronny Turiaf is back if you need a late-week boost in blocks for daily transaction leagues. He should be readily available in all fantasy formats.

I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.

Ty Lawson, Denver Nuggets
Lawson has been on a tear with Chauncey Billups out. Last week he averaged 19.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.7 three-pointers. He shot 55.0 percent from the floor and 85.7 percent from the line. On the year he’s averaging 9.2 points, though his strong play should lead to an increased role even when Billups returns. Lawson is owned in 23 percent of Yahoo! and 9.7 percent of ESPN leagues.

Omri Casspi, Sacramento Kings
It’s a wonder how Casspi continues to show up on this list. Not because I’m surprised of his production, but I’m surprised at his low ownership (38 percent Yahoo!, 14.2 percent ESPN). Last week he averaged 19.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 2.5 three-pointers. Omri shot 51.9 percent from the floor and 81.3 percent from the line.

Rasual Butler, Los Angeles Clippers
Butler continues to put up solid numbers. Last week he averaged 14.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 steals, 1.5 blocks, and 3.5 three-pointers. He shot 47.8 percent from the floor. Rasual is owned in 16 percent of Yahoo! and 2.3 percent of ESPN leagues.

Matt Barnes, Orlando Magic
Barnes has picked up his play since working his way into the starting lineup. Last week he averaged 16.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 blocks, and 1.7 three-pointers. He shot 56.7 percent from the floor and 91.7 percent from the line. Barnes is owned in 18 percent of Yahoo! and 2.8 percent of ESPN leagues.

Luther Head, Indiana Pacers
Head has also played well since earning a starting gig. Last week he averaged 19.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steal, and 2.3 three-pointers. He shot 49.2 percent from the floor and 92.3 percent from the line. Luther is owned in 11 percent of Yahoo! and 1.2 percent of ESPN leagues.

Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers
Hibbert has also played well for the Pacers. Last week he averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.5 blocks while shooting 49.1 percent from the floor and 88.2 percent from the charity stripe. Roy is owned in 52 percent of Yahoo! and 19.0 percent of ESPN leagues.

Eddie House, Boston Celtics
House has picked up his play with Paul Pierce out. Last week he averaged 12.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steal, and 2.7 three-pointers. He shot 43.3 percent from the floor and didn’t miss a free throw. Eddie is owned in 7 percent of Yahoo! and 3.3 percent of ESPN leagues.

Roger Mason, San Antonio Spurs
Mason averaged 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.5 three-pointers last week. He made half of his shots from the field and all of his free throws. Roger is owned in 7 percent of Yahoo! and 1.5 percent of ESPN leagues.

I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.

Devin Brown, SG/SF, New Orleans Hornets
Devin averaged 13.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 2.8 three-pointers over his past five games. He shot 42.9 percent from the floor and 76.9 percent from the line. Brown is owned in 3 percent of Yahoo! and 0.3 percent of ESPN leagues.

Jarrett Jack, PG/SG, Toronto Raptors
Jack averaged 13.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.1 three-pointers over the past ten games. He shot 52.9 percent from the floor and 83.8 percent from the line. Jarrett is owned in 40 percent of Yahoo! and 12.0 percent of ESPN leagues.

Rasual Butler, SG/SF, Los Angeles Clippers
Butler averaged 13.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.0 block, and 1.8 three-pointers last week. He shot 48.8 percent from the floor, and hit all of his free-throws. Rasual is owned in 13 percent of Yahoo! and 1.0 percent of ESPN leagues.

Yi Jianlian, SF/PF, New Jersey Nets
Yi came back with a vengeance averaging 19.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 0.5 steals, and 2.0 three-pointers in his first two games since November 2nd. He shot 52.0 percent from the floor and 90 percent from the line. Yi is owned in 43 percent of Yahoo! and 16.6 percent of ESPN leagues.

Nazr Mohammed, PF/C, Charlotte Bobcats
Nazr averaged 12.0 points and 7.3 rebounds in his past three games while shooting 70.8 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from the line. He’ll hold down the starting gig for at least a week while Tyson Chandler (foot) is out. Nazr is owned in 4 percent of Yahoo! and 0.4 percent of ESPN leagues.

Roger Mason, PG/SG, San Antonio Spurs
Mason averaged 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.5 steals, and 1.5 three-pointers last week. He shot 57.6 percent from the floor without missing a free-throw. Mason is owned in 5 percent of Yahoo! and 0.6 percent of ESPN leagues.

I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.

Quentin Richardson, SG/SF, Miami Heat
Q is really dialed in from long range since returning from a hamstring injury. He made 10 of 14 three-pointers in his past two games. He averaged 16.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 0.5 steals in those games while shooting 68.8 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from the line. Richardson is owned in 13 percent of Yahoo! and 1.9 percent of ESPN leagues.

Ersan Ilyasova, SF/PF, Milwaukee Bucks
Ersan continue to produce for the Bucks. He averaged 18.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.7 three-pointers last week. Despite is continued success, Ilyasova is owned in just 56 percent of Yahoo! and 30.9 percent of ESPN leagues.

Chris Andersen, PF/C, Denver Nuggets
The Birdman continues to pound the glass and send opponent’s shot into the expensive seats. Last week he averaged 9.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. He also added 7.3 points, 0.5 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 44.4 percent from the floor and 81.3 percent from the charity stripe. Andersen is owned in 62 percent of Yahoo! and 14.5 percent of ESPN leagues.

Omri Casspi, SF/PF, Sacramento Kings
Omri averaged 15.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 1.3 three-pointers last week. He shot 46.3 percent from the field and 87.0 percent from the line. Casspi is owned in 16 percent of Yahoo! and 3.7 percent of ESPN leagues.

Rasual Butler, SG/SG, Los Angeles Clippers
Butler averaged 15.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 2.5 three-pointers last week. He shot 48.9 percent from the floor and 87.5 percent from the line. Butler is owned in 9 percent of Yahoo! and 0.4 percent of ESPN leagues. I wouldn’t start him in a weekly fantasy league, but he’s worth using in daily transaction leagues.

Before we get started, check out this week’s round table debate on the top three fantasy basketball rookies (click here from the article).  You can also check out next week’s NBA schedule as you prepare to set your fantasy lineup (click here for the article).

I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.

Maurice Evans, SG/SF, Atlanta Hawks
Evans has picked up his game averaging 18.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.7 blocks, and 3.7 three-pointers last week. He shot an impressive 66.7 percent from the floor without missing a free throw. Evans is owned in 4 percent of Yahoo! and 0.3 percent of ESPN leagues.

Chris Duhon, PG, New York Knicks
Duhon is on D’Antoni’s good side right now and his numbers illustrate why. Last week he averaged 14.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 3.5 three-pointers. Ride him while he’s hot. Duhon is owned in 57 percent of Yahoo! and 22.8 percent of ESPN leagues.

Erick Dampier, C, Dallas Mavericks
Dampier was murder on the glass last week hauling in 12.0 boards a night to go along with his 11.0 points, 1.7 blocks, and .875 shooting percentage. He’s owned in 40 percent of Yahoo! and 10.5 percent of ESPN leagues.

Jose Juan Barea, PG, Dallas Mavericks
Dampier isn’t the only Mav stepping up his game. Last week Barea averaged 12.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.3 three-pointers. He shot 56 percent from the floor. He missed half of his free throws, but that can be overlooked. He’s owned in 7 percent of Yahoo! and 0.9 percent of ESPN leagues.

Beno Udrih, PG/SG, Sacramento Kings
It’s crazy that his ownership levels are still low (49 percent Yahoo!, 26.5 percent ESPN) as he contributes in multiple categories. Last week he averaged 14.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.3 three-pointers while shooting 60.6 percent from the floor. If he’s sitting there in your league, grab him.
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I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.

C.J. Watson, PG/SG, Golden State Warriors
Golden State has been hit hard by injuries this year making their rotation thin. Pretty much anyone in that rotation is a worthy fantasy option. Watson is no exception. Last week he 15.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 three-pointers while shooting 55.8 percent from the floor and 87.5 percent from the line. C.J. is owned in 9 percent of Yahoo! and 0.9 percent of ESPN leagues.

Courtney Lee, SG/SF, New Jersey Nets
Lee struggled against the Knicks last night, but still averaged 14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks, and 1.5 three-pointers over the past four games. He shot 54.5 percent from the floor and 50 percent from the line. He’s a 78.1 percent free throw shooter on the year though so don’t fret over that number. Courtney is owned in 53 percent of Yahoo! and 10.8 percent of ESPN leagues.

Quentin Richardson, SG/SF, Miami Heat
Q’s back issues are behind him now, and he’s putting up some nice fantasy numbers. Last week he averaged 14.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 2.8 three-pointers. He shot 47.6 percent from the floor and 71.4 percent from the stripe. Richardson is owned in 15 percent of Yahoo! and 2.1 percent of ESPN leagues.

Ryan Gomes, SF/PF, Minnesota Timberwolves
Gomes wasn’t fazed by Kevin Love’s return as he continued his hot streak. He averaged 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 three-pointer last week. He shot 57.5 percent from the field and 90.0 percent from the line. Gomes is owned in 41 percent of Yahoo! and 7.3 percent of ESPN leagues.
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