Justin Blackmon has the raw athleticism to make an impact no matter who’s throwing him the ball. (photo by ShuttrKing|KT)

With the NFL Draft behind us, it’s time to take a look at which rookies have the most potential to make an impact on your 2012 fantasy football team. Last year bucked the trend as Cam Newton, AJ Green, Roy Helu, and DeMarco Murray all had very relevant fantasy seasons with the biggest surprise being Newton. This article will go over the household names and whether or not we believe they will have value.

Robert Griffin III WAS | QB

RG3 is one of the most hyped fantasy rookie QBs that we have seen in a while. Some of that is due to the success of Cam Newton last year but there is some weight to people being so high on Griffin. We saw thru Tebow and Newton how having a QB that will get 50-75 yards rushing a game can yield huge returns even if they don’t throw for a ton. Griffin should get plenty of yards with his legs but the main reason for the success of Newton and Tebow last year were their rushing TDs – it is such a huge bonus when your QB finds pay dirt with his legs. Heading into this season we do like Griffin and figure he is a nice upside QB2 in 10 team leagues and is certainly someone to target in dynasty leagues.

Andrew Luck IND | QB

The number one overall pick has all the tools to be a great quarterback and we figure he will become one eventually. For this season however, we like him only as a QB2 and a few rounds after when we would take RG3. Luck is more of a pocket passer (however, don’t under estimate his running ability as it does reminds us of Aaron Rodgers) and he has all the pressure on him in the world as Indy will look at him as the reason Manning is no longer in town. We do like the fact that the Colts drafted his favorite target/tight end from Stanford but that is not enough to give us the confidence he will completely exceed all expectation his rookie season.

Trent Richardson CLE | RB

The Browns moved up one spot in the draft to ensure they could land Richardson. Many scouts are comparing his abilities to Peterson when AP first came into the league. Now, we don’t necessary see that just yet but the Browns are already committing to Richardson – stating he will be the every down back and starter coming into training camp this year. With these reports out there, people will start to want to take Richardson as high as the first round but we caution all owners. Remember Ryan Matthews a few years back, the same reports did come out about him and he did start however, he ended up splitting carries the entire season. Richardson is still a solid pick due to the fact that one must believe he will get the bulk of carries but as of now we are thinking right around pick 30 is the right spot to draft this young back.

Justin Blackmon JAC | WR

Out of the all the wideouts in the this year’s class Blackmon has the biggest upside long term. He is a big wideout with great hands and reminds us a great deal of AJ Green (who had a sick rookie campaign). Blackmon does have two hindering factors against him. One being his QB situation – lets just say we don’t have the biggest faith in Blaine Gabbert and two he might see double coverages. Sure the Jags signed Robinson in the off season but there is still a chance that Blackmon see the majority of double coverage. With all that said he is a sick receiver who should yield attention later in standard drafts and even more attention in dynasty drafts.

Michael Floyd ARZ | WR

Floyd might be the most NFL ready wideout in this rookie class. Floyd caught 100 balls his last season for the Fighting Irish and has only been in NFL style offenses his entire college career. He has amazing hands, big frame, making him a perfect red zone target. Furthermore, he went to a team that he will never see any type of double coverage. Larry Fitzgerald will be the player the defense is concerned about so Floyd could excel due to that fact. He really reminds us of Boldin and we believe that is why the Cards drafted him, hoping to catch lighting in a bottle again. We never like taking rookie wideouts too high in drafts but Floyd is a high end WR3 in our opinion in all standard 10 team leagues.

Doug Martin TB | RB

All last season the Bucs would get down by a little and sit there starter (Blount) for the rest of the game since they felt his hands were too much of a liability.  So when they took Martin in this year’s draft one must think that he is going to be that guy that goes into the game when Blount is riding the bench. With that said Martin is an explosive back that had over 1500 all purpose yards his senior year at Boise State. So there is a good chance the bigger Blount turns into the short yardage goal line back while Martin takes over the majority of the carries.

Ronnie Hillman becomes a potential weapon for new Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning.

Here is a look at some rookies that have a decent chance to emerge as fantasy football contributors at some point in the 2012 NFL season. Too often owners will overdraft players selected in the first round then forget about rookies taken a little bit later that might have fallen into a better situations. Every year we have found a few diamonds in the rough and below is a list of some of the players to keep an eye on this preseason and training camp as we think these guys have some upside this season.

Coby Fleener IND | TE

The Colts loved the fact that the top TE in this year’s draft fell to them in the second round. One really nice fact is that Fleener was the favorite target of their new young QB Andrew Luck at Stanford. One must think that Fleener will once again be one of his favorite targets this season and therefore he should have some fantasy value. We like him as a deeper league grab as he does have the upside and should get plenty of run as the starting Tight End for the Colts this season.

Alshon Jeffery CHI | WR

Jeffery is going to a great situation and if he does start we love his upside. Since Marshall is reuniting with Cutler whoever is the number two for the Bears figures to see single coverage all year long. There is a good chance that Jeffery will win that job. Last season in college Jeffery certainly had a down year but his 88 catches and over 1500 receiving yards his sophomore season does prove he can be that deep threat opposite Marshall. He is a last round flier that could certainly pan out this season.

David Wilson NYG | RB

The defending champions took Wilson with the last pick in the first round. At Virginia Tech Wilson was a beast rushing for over 1700 yards junior year before entering the draft but he is going to a tough situation with the G-Men. He is a very similar back to Bradshaw and at best I think he will be splitting carries this season. Unless we hear otherwise this training camp and preseason we say to stay away from Wilson unless he is one of your last picks.

Vick Ballard IND | RB

Ballard was taken with the 170th overall pick but there is a legit chance he could win a starting job for the Colts at some point this season. At Mississippi State Ballard rushed for roughly 1200 yards and since Addai has left for the Patriots the starting job is up for grabs. We are not saying Ballard is a lock to start but he is someone to keep an eye on and he is someone that you can get with your last pick that has upside.

Ronnie Hillman DEN | RB

Hillman is slowly becoming our DeMarco Murray of 2012 – we love him and are not in love with the incumbent starter on the team he was drafted. McGahee is getting older and older and the 5’9’’ Hillman is type of player Manning will love. He has great speed and great hands making him a perfect back for Mr. Manning. Calling it now Hillman will be a ppr stud and a great player to take later in your draft.

Alejandro De Aza has the potential to be a 20/20 player this season and is a viable option in the majority of fantasy formats. (photo by Keith Allison)

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Jonathan Broxton KC | RP

I kind of understand why people are skeptical about Broxton, but at this point I thought there would be more believers. He has had 2 terrible years in a row after being one of the best closers in the game in ’09, but he is off to a great start so far this year. He has converted all but 1 of his save opportunities, and his ERA is well under 2. He looks to be potentially the Broxton of old, and I think it’s time to start trusting him again. (about 65% owned)

Allen Craig STL | 2B/OF

Craig only had 200 at bats last year, and if you triple his numbers to resemble a full seasons of at bats than he would have been the best second basemen in the league. He was slowed this year by a knee injury, but he is healthy now and should be owned in all leagues. I think he is a lock to be a top 10 second basemen from here on out, and I think he has the potential of being in the top 3. (about 40% owned)

Drew Smyly DET | SP

Smyly just continues to impress and get things done for the Tigers. He has over a K per inning so far this year, and a sub 2 ERA. The 22 year old second round pick from 2010 is worth a look in pretty much all leagues at this point, and I am excited about his potential this year. He plays for a great team so the run support should be there, and I think his K counts should be there as well. (about 30% owned)

Alejandro De Aza CWS | OF

I was a little surprised to see that De Aza was still available in about 40% of leagues. He has a huge upside, and has the potential to be a 20/20 guy. I don’t think a lot of people trusted him this year because he had a really high average for balls in play in 2011. While he did get a little lucky last year I still think he has a huge upside. (about 60% owned)

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Rafael Dolis CHC | RP

The young right hander from the Dominican Republic has been given a huge opportunity by the Cubs. They have announced him as the closer, and at this point it appears to be his job to lose. Marmol has been awful and unless Dolis slips up I don’t think he is going to get his job back anytime soon. The only thing that scare me about Dolis is his K counts, only 5 Ks in over 19 innings of work so far. Those are not the type of numbers that you want to see our of your closer, but at this point I think he is worth a gamble. (about 30% owned)

Addison Reed CWS | RP

It doesn’t sound like the White Sox are that worried about Chris Sale’s elbow, but I think Reed is worth an add just in case. Reed has been the best pitcher so far this year for Chicago’s bullpen, and at this point I would think he would be next in line if Sale misses any time. There is always the chance that they will give the job to Thornton, but my money would be on Reed. (about 30% owned)

Jed Lowrie HOU | 3B/SS

We liked Lowrie coming into the year and we were excited to see what he could do with a full season of at bats. After somewhat of a slow start he has been able to raise his average to over .300, and at this point I think he should be owned in more leagues. He has potential to have a lot of extra base hits, and his dual position eligibility at third and shortstop is a huge bonus. (about 50% owned)

Pedro Alvarez PIT | 3B

After an impressive rookie year Alvarez let a lot of fantasy owners down last year. However, he has made some noise so far this year with his power, he has already eclipsed last years home run totals. Alvarez is still young and could offer a lot of value moving forward, don’t expect a great batting average but the power should be there. (about 50% owned)

Ernesto Frieri LAA | RP

I know Downs is off to a solid start so far this year, but I am not totally trusting him as the guy the Angels pick as their closer. Frieri has way better stuff, and his K totals are insane. So far this year he has 24 strikeouts in a little over 14 innings of work. I don’t think he will move into the role in the near future, but if Downs struggles at all I think Frieri might get a chance to close some games. (about 20% owned)

James McDonald PIT | SP

McDonald has had some impressive stretches during his career, and he is currently on one of his hot streaks. In his last 21 innings pitched he has 25 strikeouts and has only given up 5 earned runs during that stretch. He has electric stuff, and when he is on he is a tough guy to score on. I think McDonald will be inconsistent, but in deeper leagues he is worth a gamble just in case he keeps this pace up. (about 20% owned)

Chris Johnson HOU | 3B

Johnson has shown flashes in his career of potentially being a top 10 fantasy third baseman, and I think this year he could do just that. He has proven that he can bat for average, and I think he has 20 home run potential. If you need help at third then I think Johnson is well worth an add. (about 30% owned)

Dale Thayer SD | RP

With Street banged up this could open the door for Thayer to get a few save opportunities. Street was playing great and should go right back into the closer role, but he could be out for a few weeks. Thayer doesn’t have much long term value, but he has yet to give up an earned run and could offer decent value over the next few weeks. (about 15% owned)

Jeff Samardzija CHC | SP

Samardzija has had his ups and downs during his big league career, but he has been solid since the start of last year. He was pitched well last year for the Cubs out of the bullpen, and he is 4-1 as a starter so far for them this year. I am not expecting huge things from him this year, but I think he could be around 15 wins an ERA around 3 and solid K totals. (about 50% owned)

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Tony Campana CHC | OF

Campana has the potential to lead the league in stolen bases, and if you need help with speed then he is your guy. He already has 7 bags this year, and last year he stole 24 bases with only 143 at bats. The young speedster isn’t going to do much more than steal bases, but he does have the potential to bat for a decent average as well. (about 15% owned)

Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold is off to a hot start this season and is worth a look in most fantasy formats. (photo by Keith Allison)

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Nolan Reimold BAL | OF

Reimold has been on fire so far this year, and while I doubt he will keep this pace up I still think he could be in line for a great year. He has shown decent power with his limited at bats in the majors, and while he has never really had that great of an average I don’t think batting around .280 is out of the question. Reimold will also throw in a few bags as well, so at this point I think he is a great addition to any fantasy team. (about 75% owned)

Jose Altuve HOU | 2B

I could not believe my eyes when I saw that Altuve was only owned in about half of all fantasy leagues. The guy is playing amazing, and I have no reason not to believe that he can continue his solid play. He batted close to .400 in the minors last year, and in 357 at bats he had 42 extra base hits and 24 stolen bases. He needs to be owned in all leagues, and I think it’s an absolute joke that people are picking this guy up. (about 50% owned)

Kenley Jansen LAD | RP

With Guerra having 2 blow saves already and Jansen averaging almost 2Ks per inning, we think a switch in Los Angeles could happen fairly soon. Jansen is still available in a lot of leagues since he is still not pitching in the 9th inning, but he should be owned in all leagues at this point. He is one of the best young pitchers in the league, and he has the potential of being a top 5 fantasy closer. (about 70% owned)

Mike Minor ATL | SP

The 24 year old pitcher who was one of our favorite deep sleepers has pitched great since his first outing. At this point I consider him a must add, and think he is a great gamble moving forward. He has proven to be a strikeout pitcher, and I think he has the potential of being a solid fantasy pitcher. (about 60% owned)

Bryan LaHair CHC | OF/1B

LaHair continues to impress at the plate, and at this point I think he needs to be owned in all leagues. The fear of the Rizzo call up is still scaring a lot of owners away, but LaHair is going to get his at bats. Even if Rizzo gets called up in the near future LaHair does have the potential of moving into the outfield. (about 40% owned)

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Eduardo Nunez NYY | 2B/SS/3B

The Yankees have a great young utility player with Nunez, who has second, third, and shortstop eligibility. The only problem is those three spots are occupied by Cano, Jeter, and A-Rod. If Nunez was on pretty much any other team he would be an every day player and be on everyone’s fantasy radar. The Yankees are going to find ways to get him at bats, and they have even hinted about him moving to the outfield. Once the 24 year old Nunez gets consistent at bats I could easily see him being a 20/20 guy. (about 10% owned)

Lance Lynn STL | SP

Lynn has pitched great so far this year, and he is getting picked up in a ton of leagues. While I do think he is worth an add in deeper leagues, I just can’t call him a must add in all leagues just yet. His minor league stats weren’t that great, and while he has had some success in the majors I am not sold it will last. (about 75% owned)

Ross Detwiler WAS | SP

Detwiler’s minor league stats were far from impressive, but it’s hard to ignore what he has done so far this year. In 3 starts so far he has a 2-0 record, over a K per inning, and an ERA under 1. I am sure he will come crashing back down to earth at some point, but I still feel he is worth a gamble in deeper leagues. (about 35% owned)

Jarrod Parker OAK | SP

Parker is one of the best young pitching prospects in the game right now, and he looked good in his first start for the A’s. He is a former first round pick, and this 23 year old pitcher has a big upside. He started 4 games in the minors this year before getting called up, posting a 2.18 ERA and over a K per inning. (about 15% owned)

Addison Reed/Matt Thornton CWS | RP

It was a shock to a lot of people when Santiago was named the closer for the White Sox. We thought the job was going to come down to Reed and Thornton. Santiago has impressed with his K rates, but with 2 blow saves and a sky high ERA his job is far from safe. I think Thornton is probably next in line just because of his experience, but Reed has the biggest overall upside. I think both these guys are worth an add in most leagues until we see how this whole thing shakes out. (about 20% and 40%owned)

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Philip Humber CWS | SP

It seems like almost every year now some pitcher comes out of no where and either throws a no hitter or a perfect game, there was Braden in 2010 and Ervin Santana in 2011. After these performances of course the natural reaction is to go pick these guys up hoping for big things, but sometimes pitchers just have a great night and that’s all their is too it. It’s not that I don’t think Humber can be a decent major league pitcher, but after looking at his minor league stats I just don’t think he will have much consistency. (about 40% owned)

Ian Desmond is leading off for the Nationals, and while he's likely to bat under .300, he should still be a decent source of runs and stolen bases. (photo by Keith Allison)

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Ian Desmond WAS | SS

I was shocked to see how many leagues Desmond was owned in. He is a young SS with a big upside, and he had 40 extra base hits last year and over 20 SBs. The Nationals should be better this year, and with Desmond leading off he should get a decent amount of at bats, and should be in line for a lot of runs and SBs. I doubt he will bat over .300 this year, but he has the potential to do a lot of other things for your fantasy team. (about 65% owned)

Jim Johnson BAL | RP

Johnson is off to a great start this year, and at this point he needs to be owned in all leagues. The Orioles are in a tough division and wins might be hard to come by, but Johnson still has a decent upside. I am not a fan of his strikeout ratio from last year, but he still posted a sub 3 ERA and proved that he can be trusted late in the game. (about 65% owned)

Brett Myers HOU | SP

I am a fan of starting pitchers that move into closer roles, and I think Myers could be solid this year. He has always had decent strikeout ratios, and while I think he will have somewhat of a high whip his ERA should be in the low 3s. I don’t think he has top 15 closer potential, but he could be a cheap source of saves with a decent ERA. (about 55% owned)

Zack Cozart CIN | SS

Cozart was one of our favorite deep sleeper shortstops, and he is off to an amazing start. He has 10 hits in his first 22 ABs, and of this 10 hits 5 are for extra bases. In the minors in 2011 before getting called up, be batted over .300 and he threw in a little bit of power. While I don’t think Cozart has a huge upside, I think he could be a top 12 shortstop this year. (about 55% owned)

Chris Sale CWS | SP

With how Sale pitched last year, and with him moving into the rotation this year, I was shocked he isn’t owned in more leagues. He is a young former first rounder who already has 1 solid start under his belt, and he is still only owned in slightly more than half of fantasy leagues. He has all the pieces to be a big time pitcher, and he needs to be owned in more leagues. (about 65% owned)

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Alex Presley PIT | OF

Presley was one of our favorite deep sleeper outfielders, and he is showing everyone why thus far in 2012. He is batting leadoff for the Pirates which is obvisouly a plus, and I think he has a big upside this year. I don’t think he will bat for a ton of power, but I am hoping for an over .300 average with close to 30 bags. While he didn’t hit a lot of home runs last year, he did have 22 extra base hits in only 215 at bats. (about 20% owned)

Jordan Schafer HOU | OF

A product of the Braves farm system, Schafer is starting to live up to some of his potential. He doesn’t have a ton of pop with his bat, but he should be a good source of speed. He has the potential to bat for average, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he surpasses 30 stolen bases this year. (about 15% owned)

Rafael Furcal STL | SS

Even though Furcal is now 34 years old, he still has a decent upside if he can stay healthy. He still has the potential to bat for average and throw in some speed. The shortstop position is a tough one to fill this year, and Furcal could be a top 12 guy at that position. (about 60% owned)

Kyle Seager SEA | 3B/SS

During his time in the minors Seager was able to put up some impressive numbers, and he is off to a solid start so far in 2012. Not only does he have dual position eligibility, but he also has the potential to bat over .300. He is a great guy to stash on your bench as a utility guy for a daily setup league. (about 15% owned)

Chone Figgins SEA | 3B/OF

Figgins is coming off of his worst year in his career, but I think there is potential for a rebound. He is 34 years old now, but until last year he was always among the league leaders in steals. I think Figgins is worth an add in most leagues because of his speed and his dual position eligibility. (about 40% owned)

Allen Craig STL | 2B/OF

Craig had a great year in 2011, racking up 26 extra base hits in only 200 at bats. He was a big reason why the Cardinals had so much late season success, and they are anxiously waiting for him to come back from his knee injury. He has dual position eligibility, and he has the potential to fill up the stat sheet. (about 30% owned)

Bryan LaHair CHC | 1B/OF

LaHair isn’t getting the respect he deserves in fantasy, and that’s mainly because of the imminent call up of young first basemen Rizzo from AAA. I am here to say not so fast. Even if Rizzo gets called up there is still the potential of LaHair to move into the outfield, and if he continues his hot hitting the Cubs would be stupid not to give him at bats. I am normally not a fan of players that don’t make it out of the minors until their late 20s, but LaHair hit 63 home runs in his last 878 at bats in AAA during the 2010 and 2011 seasons. He did that while hitting well over .300 during that stretch as well. (about 20% owned)

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Carlos Gomez MIL | OF

It seems like Gomez has been around forever, but he is still only 26 years old. He has never batted for the best average, but he has shown flashes of speed and the ability to hit of extra bases. He still has a solid upside, and this could be the year he finally puts it all together. (about 5% owned)

Danny Duffy KC | SP

This young starting pitcher for the Royals is a guy worth keeping an eye on. He had an up and down rookie year, but he is off to a great start in his sophomore campaign. He had a 2.65 ERA and well over a strikeout per inning in his career in the minors, which spanned almost 4 year. (about 10% owned)

Byron Mullens should see plenty of playing time the rest of the season and if you need help at the center position he's worth an add.

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Kemba Walker CHA | PG/SG

It looks like the Bobcats might give Walker a chance to start for the rest of the season. He has proven that he can put up big numbers when given the minutes, and I think he can really help fantasy teams during the playoffs. Not only do I like Walker for the rest of the season, but the Bobcats play 5 games next week which is an added bonus. (about 65% owned)

Eric Gordon NO | SG

Gordon was dropped in a good amount of leagues after his injury, but he needs to be owned in all leagues at this point. The Hornets should ask him to go right back into the role he had before his injury, and I expect high point totals. As long as he can stay healthy, he should have a big impact during the fantasy playoffs. (about 75% owned)

Mike Dunleavy MIL | SG/SF

I was amazed to see that Dunleavy is only owned in about half of all fantasy leagues. I know he doesn’t start, but the Bucks have been giving him a lot of minutes and asking him to take a lot of shots. If your team needs help with points and 3 points made, then Dunleavy is your guy. (about 55% owned)

Byron Mullens CHA | C

If you need help in the center position then you need to grab Mullens before it’s too late. The Bobcats play a ton of games down the stretch, and they seem committed to giving Mullens playing time. He played well when he started at the beginning of the year, and we know if given the minutes he will put up solid numbers. (about 20% owned)

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Iman Shumpert NY | PG/SG

Shumpert has been inconsistent, but with Lin out for the rest of the year he should get a ton of minutes. He is going to have some mediocre games, but I think he should be able to put up some big stat lines. The Knicks play 10 games in the last 2 1/2 fantasy weeks, and Shumpert has an opportunity to really help teams fill up the stat sheets. (about 50% owned)

Shannon Brown PHO | SG/SF

With Grant Hill on the shelf this has opened the door for Brown to get more playing time. He has been consistently getting minutes, and scoring in double digits. He doesn’t do much more than score, but he should be a solid source of points and threes. (about 30% owned)

Reggie Williams CHA | SG/SF

The Bobcats are starting to drop like flies, and Williams is one of the only healthy guys left. His production is going to be inconsistent, but he should get plenty of minutes and have some solid games. The Bobcats have a lot of games left this year, so Williams could be a decent pickup in some leagues. (about 10% owned)

Charles Jenkins GS | PG

If the Warriors wanted Nate Robinson to be their starting point guard then I don’t think they would be giving Jenkins so much playing time. It appears that Robinson is healthy but they are still giving the starting gig to Jenkins. He is going to be inconsistent, but he has the potential to fill up the stat sheet, and I like his upside for the rest of the season. (about 20% owned)

Marcus Camby HOU | C

I wasn’t sure how much value Camby would have in Houston, but his numbers have gone up across the board since the trade. He is still struggling to score, but he has been a great source of rebounds and blocks. I doubt he will play more than 25 minutes in most games, but he should put up solid big man numbers for the rest of the season. (about 55% owned)

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Richard Hamilton CHI | SG/SF

Hamilton has struggled to stay healthy this year, but he is back from his latest injury and he could have value down the stretch. The Bulls only play 3 games next week so his value is limited in most leagues, but they do play 6 games in the last week and a half. It doesn’t look like he is back to 100% just yet, but it should only be a matter of time. (about 20% owned)

Goran Dragic continues to play very well while filling in for Kyle Lowry. With Lowry sidelined indefinitely, Dragic is a must add in nearly all formats.

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Wilson Chandler DEN | SG/SF

The Nuggets and Chandler finally reached a deal, and he could have some late season value. With Gallinari hurt again this is going to open the door for Chandler to get more time on the court. Chandler has proven that he can have fantasy value, and if he gets the minutes he should put up solid numbers. (about 20% owned)

Ramon Sessions LAL | PG/SG

It’s yet to be seen exactly how much value Sessions is going to have in LA, but I think he is worth an add just in case he ends up starting for them. There is a chance that his new home might even hurt his value, but once he gets up to speed I expect him to spend a lot of time on the court. If Sessions plays even close to 30 minutes a game he should be a great sources of free throws made, points, and assists. (about 60% owned)

Goran Dragic HOU | PG/SG

There is still no time table for a return for Lowry. This means that Dragic is going to continue to get a ton of minutes, and we all know at this point what he can do when given time out on the court. He has looked great over the last couple weeks, and he should continue to be a great fantasy guard while Lowry is out. (about 60% owned)

Tristan Thompson CLE | PF

It looks like Thompson might finally be getting a chance to get solid minutes for the Cavs, at least until Varejao comes back. When you look at what Thompson has been able to do in only 20 minutes per game so far this year, it’s easy to see his potential if he can get closer to 30 minutes per game. Thompson has the potential of being a double double guy, and he should also be able to help in the blocks category as well. (about 15% owned)

Klay Thompson GS | SG/SF

The Warriors first round pick from 2011 is getting some minutes now, and he is putting up big numbers. With Curry hurt and Ellis out of town, this has left Thompson in a great situation. He should get a ton of minutes for the rest of the season, and we see no reason why he can’t keep up this pace. (about 40% owned)

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Mike Dunleavy MIL | SG/SF

Dunleavy is on one of his famous hot streaks, and I say ride this one out if you need help in the SG/SF positions. He isn’t going to get a ton of minutes with everyone healthy for the Bucks, but he still has the potential to put up solid numbers even if he is only around the 25 minutes per game. Dunleavy will more than likely cool off at some point, but if the Bucks have a big injury then he could have a lot of value down the stretch. (about 40% owned)

Isaiah Thomas SAC | PG

The rookie out of Washington continues to impress, and produce great fantasy numbers. He is a great source of points for any fantasy team, and he has the potential to fill up the stat sheet. The Kings have nothing to play for at this point, so they might as well continue to give their rookie a run and see what he can do. (about 45% owned)

Rodrigue Beaubois DAL | PG/SG

Since coming back from injury a few weeks ago Beaubois has been somewhat inconsistent, but recently he has been solid. The Mavericks have mentioned that they want to limit his minutes per game, but as long as he is over 25 minutes he should have value in most leagues. The Mavericks have an old backcourt, and if there is a major injury then Beaubois could put up amazing numbers. (about 20% owned)

Jerryd Bayless TOR | PG/SG

Bayless has put up great numbers recently with Calderon banged up. Calderon is back now and Bayless is going to take a hit with his time on the court, but I still like his overall upside. Bayless should still get enough minutes to put up solid numbers, and if Calderon gets hurt again Bayless could be a stud down the stretch. (about 35% owned)

Nate Robinson GS | PG/SG

Just like Klay Thompson, Robinson is benefiting from the new look Warriors. It doesn’t look like Curry will be back this year, which should open the door for Robinson to continue to play around 30 minutes per game. He isn’t going to do much more than score and throw in a few assists, but he is an exciting player to own. (about 35% owned)

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Boris Diaw N/A | SF/PF/C

Diaw’s time in Charlotte appears to be over, and depending on where he goes he could have value down the stretch. He doesn’t have a hugh upside, but with his position eligibility he could be a great role player for most fantasy teams. He is still owned in a lot of leagues right now, but he will more than likely get dropped in most leagues until he gets picked up by another NBA team. (about 55% owned)

Martell Webster MIN | SG/SF

With the injury to Rubio this has opened the door for Webster to get some more playing time. He doesn’t have a huge upside, but he shouldn’t have a problem scoring in double digits and grabing some boards. He is going to be inconsistent, but he has the potential of having some big nights. (about 5% owned)