NBA Guards: Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

The Waiver Wire is filled with lots of deeper cuts this week. Most of these players are owned in less than 20% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues but have been producing at a much higher level than their ownership rate. All these guards are lesser known names who have been putting up better numbers than […]

Donald Sloan (PG/SG, BKN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Since Jarrett Jack was ruled out for the season with a torn ACL, the Brooklyn Nets have struggled mightily to get consistent production from the point guard position. The bulk of the playing time was originally awarded to Shane Larkin, but Donald […]

Elfrid Payton (PG, ORL) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/18/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at ATL, $5,700 ANALYSIS: After missing four straight games, Elfrid Payton returned to the lineup a couple of days ago against the Toronto Raptors. He played 20 minutes and only posted 8.2 fantasy points. He should be able to return to his pre-injury form tonight against the Atlanta Hawks, but do not use him […]

Chris Paul (PG, LAC) - Top FanDuel Play on 1/18/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs HOU, $9,400 ANALYSIS: Chris Paul did not look good at all in his last game against the Sacramento Kings, as he only posted 28.3 fantasy points in 27 minutes of action. He gets another great matchup tonight against the Houston Rockets, and he should be able to take advantage of that. He is […]

Tony Parker (PG, SA) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/17/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs DAL, $6,100 ANALYSIS: If you caught some of that San Antonio-Cleveland game on Thursday night on TNT, you probably saw Gregg Popovich flag down Parker just to give the old point guard a ‘way to go.’ And with good cause. Parker has apparently outdone Ponce de Leon and found the fountain of youth. […]

Mario Chalmers (PG, MEM) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 1/16/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs NYK, $5,600 ANALYSIS: Mario Chalmers exploded again in his last game against the Detroit Pistons. He scored 25 points, assisted the ball eight times, stole it four times, and posted over 45 fantasy points. Tonight, he gets a great matchup against the New York Knicks, so as long as Mike Conley does not […]

Ish Smith (PG, PHI) - Strong FanDuel Play on 1/16/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs POR, $6,900 ANALYSIS: Ish Smith has played extremely well over his past couple of games, and he should continue to excel tonight against the Portland Trailblazers. The Trailblazers are a solid defensive team, but Smith is essentially matchup proof. In his last five games, he has three games over 40 fantasy points, and […]

Garrett Temple (PG/SG, WAS) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: For those of you that were concerned that Bradley Beal's return would kill Garrett Temple's fantasy value, don't jump ship just yet! Beal is going to be on a minutes restriction for a while until he is fully healthy, so Temple should continue […]

Aaron Brooks (PG, CHI) - Great Value Play on FanDuel for 1/14/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at PHI, $3,700 ANALYSIS: This is one of my potential home run picks for the night. Although with Pau Gasol out, this game could be closer than normal, I still expect this game to be a blowout. Couple that with the fact that Derrick Rose did not practice yesterday, and there seems to be huge […]

Kyrie Irving (PG, CLE) - Safe FanDuel Play on 1/14/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at SAS, $7,700 ANALYSIS: Flashback to March 12th, 2015 against the Spurs. Kyrie Irving scores 57 real points (wow.), dishes out five assists, grabs three rebounds, swipes four steals and only has two turnovers on his way to a ridiculous 74.1 FD points (Again, wow).  While I don't think Kyrie will be able to […]

Aaron Brooks (PG, CHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for a Short Term Boost at PG OWNED: 4% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues It's never good news when you hear the words "Derrick Rose" and "left knee" in the same sentence. The oft-injured former MVP left Tuesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, saying something "just didn't feel right."  The current […]

Tyreke Evans (PG, NO) - Strong FanDuel Play on 1/13/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at SAC, $7,800 ANALYSIS: Tyreke is back to his drive-to-the-basket-at-all-costs ways, and as a result, his fantasy production has skyrocketed after taking a few dips in early and mid December. Not only has he recorded 36 fantasy points or more in each of his last four games, he's playing a lot of minutes, which helps […]

NBA Guards: Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

The Waiver Wire is filled with must add guards this week. All four are either producing at a high level or have the potential and upside to produce at a high level. With Eric Bledsoe, Jarrett Jack, Bradley Beal, and other guards injured it is important to always find a productive and consistent replacement. The […]

Shane Larkin (PG, BKN) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/11/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs SAS, $4,300 ANALYSIS: Shane Larkin is not a great basketball player. In fact, he is probably the worst starting point guard in the league right now. However, he is going to continue to play 25-30 minutes per game because Jarrett Jack is out for the season. Larkin gets a tough matchup tonight against […]

John Wall (PG, WAS) - Elite FanDuel Play on 1/11/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at CHI, $9,900 ANALYSIS: John Wall started to go on a decline prior to his last game, but after his solid showing against the Orlando Magic, in which is posted over 45 fantasy points, it seems as if John Wall is fine. He is definitely the best point guard on the board tonight, as […]

Shane Larkin (PG, BKN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add if you need a PG OWNED IN: 27% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: With Jarrett Jack out for the season due to a torn ACL, the Nets have had to turn to Shane Larkin and Donald Sloan to play the point. Neither has been great so far, but Larkin is the player you […]

Ishmael Smith (PG, PHI) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs ATL, $6,100 ANALYSIS: Ish Smith has taken over in Philly, and in a big way. He's the only competent point guard on the roster, and it's shown with his gaudy assist totals. Now these aren't Rubio or Rondo assist numbers, but he's tallied at least nine in four of his six games as a […]

Darren Collison (PG, SAC) - Solid FanDuel Play on 1/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs LAL, $5,600) ANALYSIS: I only like Collison at this price if Rondo does not play. Right now he's questionable, so definitely keep an eye on that. Collison has shown that when give the opportunity to run the offense he has double digit assist potential. He's done so twice in the last five games, including […]

Chris Paul (PG, LAC) - Strong FanDuel Play on 1/6/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at POR, $9,000 ANALYSIS: I think you could go Westbrook in this spot as well for cash games, but with so many options tonight at point, I'd rather save the $1,700 and go with Paul. He's got a real nice floor, has been playing very well of late - he's exceeded value in eight […]

J.J. Barea (PG, DAL) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/5/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs. SAC) - $4,600 ANALYSIS: Deron Williams' reoccurring hamstring injury doesn't bode well for his status in Tuesday's game. If he plays, point guard is a mess. However, if he sits, I like Barea to have another strong outing. The Kings will push the pace, giving Barea plenty of chances to reach a double-double […]

Rajon Rondo (PG, SAC) - Elite FanDuel Play on 1/5/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at DAL) - $7,800 ANALYSIS: I don't love Stephen Curry tonight. Fresh off an injury, the first thing the Warriors will do if they get a sizable lead is bench their star. So, Rondo becomes the premier point guard of the night. Aside from the nice tear that he's on lately, he gets to […]

NBA Guards: Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

The waiver wire is filled with guards getting opportunities because of someone getting injured. Injuries are the number one way fantasy seasons are won and lost. The most recent major injury comes in the form of Jarrett Jack going down for the season with a torn ACL. There is a chance no one steps up […]

Trey Burke (PG, UTA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 48% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Trey Burke has struggled to transition his college-level superstardom to the NBA in his brief career, which has had its series of ups-and-downs since being selected in the top 10 back in 2013. At times, he has overcome his undersized frame by showing […]

Shaun Livingston (PG, GSW) - DraftKings Value Play on 1/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs CHA, $4,500 ANALYSIS: Livingston is of course handcuffed to the status of Stephen Curry, but could be a huge, and smart, play if the reigning league MVP misses action on Monday. Curry left Saturday's game after appearing to have re-injured his left shin. Anybody starting on the Warriors is an appealing pickup in […]

Ricky Rubio (PG, MIN) - Strong DraftKings Play on 1/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at PHI, $7,100 ANALYSIS: Rubio has been on a quiet fantasy tear of late, as his price has slowly jumped back up into the $7,000's. He has breached the 40 fantasy point mark three times in five games, and hasn't posted below 30 in that span. Rubio has averaged 11 assists and has picked […]

J.J. Barea (PG, DAL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: J.J. Barea has been making the most of his playing time as Deron Williams deals with a hamstring injury. In four games since being inserted into the starting lineup, Barea has averaged over 22 points per game on 63% shooting, including 32 on Wednesday, Dec. […]

Kyle Lowry (PG, TOR) - Strong DraftKings Play on 1/3/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs CHI, $8,100 ANALYSIS: In a loss to the Bulls Friday night, Lowry posted an impressive line in 40 minutes of court time; 28 points, nine assists, six rebounds, and three steals, equating to 55 fantasy points. The Raptors square off against Chicago again on Sunday in what should be another competitive contest. Lowry […]

Goran Dragic (PG, MIA) - DraftKings Value Play for 1/3/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs at WAS, $5,800 ANALYSIS: Dragic draws John Wall on Sunday, who has posted eight straight double-doubles. Wall should be the obvious choice here but Dragic plays for a good Heat team, now up for the challenge against one of the league's best point guards, and is about $4,000 cheaper. Dragic won't put up […]

Trey Burke (PG, UTA) - DraftKings Value Play on 1/2/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs MEM, $4,600 ANALYSIS: Burke has been forced into big minutes and a bigger offensive role with Alec Burks injured. Burke has an extremely high usage rate, and he’s now playing minutes in the mid-30s. Burke gets a good matchup against the Grizzlies, who he has already dominated for 33.3 fantasy points earlier this […]

Ish Smith (PG, PHI) - Great DraftKings Play on 1/2/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at LAC, $7,200 ANALYSIS: Smith’s price continues to rise, and he continues to be a bit underpriced. There is not reason to avoid him right now. He is playing heavy minutes for the Sixers, and he clearly is the leader of their offense. He has the ability to potentially contribute in all five categories, […]