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This is merely a snapshot as of December 23, 2011, based on a standard eight-category roto league. For updated rankings, please consult our cheat sheet. Feedback is welcome.
| Rank | Name | Pos | Team | Notes |
| 1 | James, LeBron | F | MIA | Best actual player, poised for leap with post game and motivation from last season |
| 2 | Durant, Kevin | F | OKC | Consensus #1 in roto leagues, for very good reason |
| 3 | Paul, Chris | G | LAC | If I knew for sure he'd play 60 games, Paul might be #1. Great situation in LA but history of injury |
| 4 | Rose, Derrick | G | CHI | Last year made MVP leap, and has room to improve |
| 5 | Love, Kevin | C | MIN | If he manages to improve on last year's breakout, will challenge for #1 slot next season |
| 6 | Westbrook, Russell | G | OKC | If adds a 3-ptr per game would challenge Durant for best roto prospect on Thunder |
| 7 | Wade, Dwyane | G | MIA | Consistently great; compact schedule favors young vets in their primes |
| 8 | Anthony, Carmelo | F | NY | I've said it before, but if he keeps making 2 treys/game his stats will be as good as Durant's |
| 9 | Gasol, Pau | C | LAL | Either holds more responsibility in LA with Odom gone or goes to be the franchise player on another team. Win-win. |
| 10 | Howard, Dwight | C | ORL | Added strong steals last year; 5 dominant categories enough to counter FT%? Top-5 worthy in head-to-head leagues |
| 11 | Curry, Stephen | G | GS | Would be higher if not for his trick |
RotoWire 150
This is merely a snapshot as of December 23, 2011, based on a standard eight-category roto league. For updated rankings, please consult our cheat sheet. Feedback is welcome.
| Rank | Name | Pos | Team | Notes |
| 1 | James, LeBron | F | MIA | Best actual player, poised for leap with post game and motivation from last season |
| 2 | Durant, Kevin | F | OKC | Consensus #1 in roto leagues, for very good reason |
| 3 | Paul, Chris | G | LAC | If I knew for sure he'd play 60 games, Paul might be #1. Great situation in LA but history of injury |
| 4 | Rose, Derrick | G | CHI | Last year made MVP leap, and has room to improve |
| 5 | Love, Kevin | C | MIN | If he manages to improve on last year's breakout, will challenge for #1 slot next season |
| 6 | Westbrook, Russell | G | OKC | If adds a 3-ptr per game would challenge Durant for best roto prospect on Thunder |
| 7 | Wade, Dwyane | G | MIA | Consistently great; compact schedule favors young vets in their primes |
| 8 | Anthony, Carmelo | F | NY | I've said it before, but if he keeps making 2 treys/game his stats will be as good as Durant's |
| 9 | Gasol, Pau | C | LAL | Either holds more responsibility in LA with Odom gone or goes to be the franchise player on another team. Win-win. |
| 10 | Howard, Dwight | C | ORL | Added strong steals last year; 5 dominant categories enough to counter FT%? Top-5 worthy in head-to-head leagues |
| 11 | Curry, Stephen | G | GS | Would be higher if not for his trick ankle; Adding strong all-around game to all-world scoring and treys |
| 12 | Williams, Deron | G | NJ | Should be poised for a big year in New Jersey, especially if he has any free agent motivation |
| 13 | Ellis, Monta | G | GS | Has been an ironman with minutes the last few years, and production just keeps coming. |
| 14 | Bryant, Kobe | G | LAL | Was poised for a beast season, but wrist injury is worrisome |
| 15 | Evans, Tyreke | G | SAC | Appears healthy, if so poised for a monster come back this season |
| 16 | Griffin, Blake | F | LAC | FT% is his Achilles heel in standard rankings, but could be poised for Derrick Rose-like leap this season |
| 17 | Nowitzki, Dirk | F | DAL | Tried and true, consistent, excellent. Only question is if team rests him more in packed schedule |
| 18 | Jefferson, Al | C | UTA | Finished last season (post-Williams trade) strong, seems poised to continue from there |
| 19 | Stoudemire, Amar'e | C | NY | Roto feast when healthy and featured, but health (knees/back) always a question mark and Carmelo/Chandler could impact his scoring/rebounding chances |
| 20 | Smith, Josh | F | ATL | Supposedly lost a lot of weight and came back even more explosive; had a strong preseason as well |
| 21 | Gordon, Eric | G | NOR | Already seemed poised to explode any time based on strong early career; now as featured guy the only thing possibly between Gordon and the roto elite is health history |
| 22 | Aldridge, LaMarcus | F | POR | Any time a player has heart concerns is worrying, especially with Portland's injury history, but broke out in a major way last year and should still be the man in Portland this year |
| 23 | Rondo, Rajon | G | BOS | Same refrain, if he could shoot would be all-world. Schedule will cause Celts to rely on him even more than usual |
| 24 | Horford, Al | F | ATL | He's like a junior "Big Fundamental"…young and consistently good production, but doesn't capture public attention |
| 25 | Lee, David | F | GS | Wasn't as elite last season as he had been in previous years, but is healthy again and has had a dominant preseason |
| 26 | Wallace, Gerald | F | POR | Came off the bench for awhile after being traded to Portland last season, but grew back into a big roto-producing role in new digs |
| 27 | Holiday, Jrue | G | PHI | Quietly joined the roto elite last season, and still young/on the way up |
| 28 | Wall, John | G | WAS | Completely overshadowed by fellow "rookie" Blake Griffin last year, Wall also has Rose-leap potential this season |
| 29 | Nash, Steve | G | PHO | Was still brilliant last season before hip injury slowed him; age and health vs potential for dominance? |
| 30 | Granger, Danny | F | IND | Always a strong roto player, but easily overlooked |
| 31 | Martin, Kevin | G | HOU | Consistently strong scorer with great FT% effect, and quietly played 80 games last year to relieve "fragile" reputation |
| 32 | Gay, Rudy | F | MEM | Was breaking out before injury last season, but maybe different dynamic after Randolph/Gasol dominated in postseason |
| 33 | Bogut, Andrew | C | MIL | His elbow is finally healthy and he's already speaking of increasing scoring into the upper teens with elite defense…expecting huge things |
| 34 | Ginobili, Manu | G | SAN | Was MVP candidate for the first half of last season before wore down; scary with the compacted schedule and injury history, but capable of top-10 production if healthy |
| 35 | Randolph, Zach | F | MEM | Went into beast-mode in last year's playoffs, but still no defense and shots could go down with Rudy Gay back and healthy |
| 36 | Odom, Lamar | F | DAL | Appears to be a perfect fit in Dallas, and may have a larger team role than he had with the Lakers |
| 37 | Ibaka, Serge | F | OKC | Broke out last season, and should only be better moving forward |
| 38 | Iguodala, Andre | G | PHI | Still great potential, but took a bit of a back seat to Jrue Holiday for the 76ers last year |
| 39 | Garnett, Kevin | F | BOS | Age and injury have slowed him, but bounced back last season and is being asked to take on a larger scorer role this year |
| 40 | Scola, Luis | F | HOU | Has been underrated for the last couple years, and still is. Unless and until Houston manages to bag a Gasol, Scola remains the man |
| 41 | Conley, Jr., Mike | G | MEM | Conley is the 5th most recognized name on his team, but he may finish highest in the rankings |
| 42 | Billups, Chauncey | G | LAC | Went from the penthouse (PG for Knicks) to the outhouse (backing up Chris Paul) back into a valuable slot as the starting SG on a team that should get him a lot of open looks |
| 43 | Gortat, Marcin | C | PHO | Everyone's favorite "sleeper" center after he played so well post-trade to Phoenix last season |
| 44 | Wright, Dorell | F | GS | Will the transition from Nelly's system to Mark Jackson's hurt his production? So much of his value tied into scoring and treys. |
| 45 | Blatche, Andray | F | WAS | Thought he would dominate last season after breaking out the season before, but was just good…this could |
| 46 | Gasol, Marc | C | MEM | Made his name and his contract with last season's playoffs, but was already showing signs of developing roto goodness last season |
| 47 | Bynum, Andrew | C | LAL | When healthy, one of the best centers in NBA. Always an injury risk, but Odom trade means he will get bigger role this year |
| 48 | Noah, Joakim | F | CHI | Strong defensive numbers, though the strong frontcourt of the Bulls and nagging injuries ate into his potential last season |
| 49 | Jackson, Stephen | G | MIL | Always strong, and should be one of the featured scorers in Milwaukee |
| 50 | Deng, Luol | G | CHI | Consistent near-20 point threat with solid peripheral categories |
| 51 | Parker, Tony | G | SAN | Doesn't shoot the trey, but otherwise very valuable and could be relied upon more in the condensed schedule with Duncan and Manu being older |
| 52 | Jennings, Brandon | G | MIL | Burned me last year, as I projected him a top-30 player. If he improves shot even a little bit, could get there this year |
| 53 | Pierce, Paul | G | BOS | Shot career best percentages while still producing almost 20 ppg last season |
| 54 | Beasley, Michael | F | MIN | Offensive break-out last season before nagging injuries slowed him, should be even better this year |
| 55 | Gallinari, Danilo | F | DEN | Could end up as the best player in Denver this season, especially with so many of his former teammates stuck playing in China |
| 56 | Boozer, Carlos | F | CHI | Looking for a big bounce-back this year out of Boozer. I think he approaches his Utah numbers |
| 57 | Cousins, DeMarcus | F | SAC | Still hugely talented, with attitude the biggest question mark; Lots of potential and upside here |
| 58 | Hibbert, Roy | C | IND | Broke out early last season before he wore down, should be better equipped to handle the larger role this year |
| 59 | Johnson, Joe | G | ATL | Johnson's star has fallen in the last few years, from roto elite to tertiary option on his own team |
| 60 | Matthews, Wesley | G | POR | Came out of nowhere to replace Brandon Roy last year; now the incumbant, should still be good though Jamal Crawford waits in the wings |
| 61 | Bosh, Chris | F | MIA | Won't return to Toronto numbers, but expecting a better fit and more producting in year 2 of Miami's Big Three |
| 62 | Hilario, Nene | C | DEN | Much like Al Horford, he's consisently solid but not flashy as he produces year in/year out |
| 63 | DeRozan, DeMar | G | TOR | Arrived on the seen with some dominant scoring at mid-season, should be even better this year |
| 64 | Humphries, Kris | F | NJ | Burst onto the roto big stage with man-sized double-doubles last season, will have larger role early with Brook Lopez out |
| 65 | McGee, JaVale | C | WAS | Ridiculously talented, and the only question mark is his maturity |
| 66 | Irving, Kyrie | G | CLE | Early frontrunner for Rookie of the Year; Once "earns" starting spot should be focus of Cavs offense this season |
| 67 | Monroe, Greg | F | DET | Became a double-double machine as a rookie, should be even better as a sophmore |
| 68 | Lowry, Kyle | G | HOU | Was a surprise last year, taking advantage of Aaron Brooks' injury and subsequent trade. This year he is the incumbent |
| 69 | Kidd, Jason | G | DAL | Keeps getting older and older, but remains roto relevant even as he slows down |
| 70 | Augustin, D.J. | G | CHR | Had a solid season after winning the position battle with Ray Felton last season, but in a new battle now to hold off Kemba Walker |
| 71 | Terry, Jason | G | DAL | His role and production are very well established, and after his big playoff performance his swag should remain strong |
| 72 | Allen, Ray | G | BOS | Still one of the best 3-point shooters in the game, even in the back half of his thirties |
| 73 | Bargnani, Andrea | F | TOR | A bit of a one-trick pony as a scorer, but still valuable production from a center |
| 74 | Felton, Raymond | G | POR | Was borderline dominant in NY, then slowed way down in Denver. Gets a fresh start in Portland, and should be solid |
| 75 | Lawson, Ty | G | DEN | Expected to be the man at PG for the Nuggets, but Andre' Miller has been great in the preseason in injury relief |
| 76 | Millsap, Paul | F | UTA | Still a strong producer, but ouchy injury has opened the dor for Derrick Favors to possibly snake some of his minutes |
| 77 | Dudley, Jared | F | PHO | Appears to have the leg-up on Shannon Brown in the battle for starting shooting guard in Phoenix |
| 78 | Harden, James | G | OKC | Was very high on him when I thought he would start this year; still looking for good improvement |
| 79 | Collison, Darren | G | IND | Wasn't quite as good as expected in his feature role with the Pacers last season, but serviceable if can hold off George Hill to maintain starting role |
| 80 | Duncan, Tim | F | SAN | Getting older, and likely will rest at times with the packed season schedule, but still one of the better roto centers in game |
| 81 | West, David | F | IND | Recovered from knee injury earlier than expected; not 100% but already back on court. Game should fit well in Indiana |
| 82 | Brand, Elton | F | PHI | Showed that he is still among the better roto options in the game, and is center eligible in many leagues |
| 83 | Jordan, DeAndre | C | LAC | The Kaman trade and entrance of Chris Paul drives his value through the roof; may shoot 70% from field off all dunks |
| 84 | Harris, Devin | G | UTA | Never made the leap, but is in a good situation to produce as the starting PG inUtah |
| 85 | Allen, Tony | G | MEM | Burst onto the scene last season after Rudy Gay went down, will be interesting to see if he can maintain his role with Gy back |
| 86 | Afflalo, Arron | G | DEN | A very solid real life player that earned a big contract with a big season last year; no huge strengths nor weakenesses in game |
| 87 | Turkoglu, Hidayet | F | ORL | Came back into fantasy relevance with Magic trade last season, but is getting older and would likely be less valuable if Howard leaves |
| 88 | Hill, George | G | IND | Was strong as a shooter in San Antonio, has to battle Collison for starting gig in Indiana; should knock down treys either way |
| 89 | Delfino, Carlos | G | MIL | Has played well when healthy for two straight seasons, and should continue to do so this year |
| 90 | Maggette, Corey | G | CHR | Perhaps the most talented scorer on a talent-depleted Bobcats team; health is the major concern |
| 91 | Crawford, Jamal | G | POR | Different team, same role; expect him to score, knock down the trey; may spend some time at PG as well |
| 92 | Douglas, Toney | G | NY | Currently a primary role as point guard for a D'Antoni system, but eventually expected to lose time when Baron Davis returns |
| 93 | Batum, Nicolas | G | POR | Was everyone's favorite sleeper last season, but Wes Matthews stole his thunder. Still lurking |
| 94 | Teague, Jeff | G | ATL | Has opportunity to win starting job in Atlanta if he can stay healthy for long enough; if holds job has sleeper potential |
| 95 | Chandler, Tyson | C | NY | In NY this year, expected to bring same defensive character he brought to Dallas. Expect rebounds and blocks as long as he's healthy |
| 96 | Richardson, Jason | G | ORL | Numbers fell off a cliff when he moved from Phoenix to Orlando; No reason he shouldn't bounce back a bit |
| 97 | Jack, Jarrett | G | NOR | Unexpectedly the new starting point guard in New Orleans after the Chris Paul trade; has history of posting good numbers as starter |
| 98 | Salmons, John | F | SAC | Usually strong in first season with a new team then questionable in following seasons |
| 99 | Kaman, Chris | C | NOR | Went from battling DeAndre Jordan to battling Emeka Okafor for minutes, but could have larger role in offense if earns the minutes |
| 100 | Budinger, Chase | G | HOU | Has proven himself a mid-teens scorer with good treys when starting, which he should this year |
| 101 | Casspi, Omri | F | CLE | Sleeper candidate; averaged almost 11 points, 5+ boards and 1.6 treys last season for Kings, expected to have bigger role for Cavs this year |
| 102 | Gordon, Ben | G | DET | Should have bigger role in Detroit with Rip Hamilton gone, could bounce back a bit towards what he used to be in Chicago |
| 103 | Lewis, Rashard | F | WAS | Numbers fell off badly last season, was injured in Washington. Doesn't seem to fit their youth movement, but could be healthier |
| 104 | Favors, Derrick | F | UTA | Had a huge preseason with Paul Millsap ouchy, may have played himself into the line-up; major upside if he earns enough minutes |
| 105 | Turner, Evan | G | PHI | #2 pick in 2010, was slightly disappointing as rookie, could really break out as sophomore if he wins the starting job (had good preseason) |
| 106 | Williams, Derrick | F | MIN | May be most talented player in his draft class, trying to find minutes in crowded Timberwolves frontcourt |
| 107 | Dalembert, Samuel | C | HOU | Finds a way to be productive on the glass and blocks wherever he goes; Houston should be no exception |
| 108 | Thornton, Marcus | G | SAC | Strong scoring presence for Kings for as long as he holds the starting SG job, which he holds coming out of camp |
| 109 | Landry, Carl | F | NOR | Landry is like a slightly poor man's David West, and enters season as the starter in New Orleans |
| 110 | Haywood, Brendan | C | DAL | Poised for a bounce-back season as starting C in Dallas with Chandler gone |
| 111 | George, Paul | F | IND | We've been waiting for his upside to pan out for a little while now…could start to see more this year |
| 112 | Mayo, O.J. | G | MEM | Took a major step back last year, but still has the ability if he can get off bench. If the twice-failed trade to Indiana ever happens it could be a big help |
| 113 | Miller, Andre | G | DEN | The back-up to Ty Lawson in Denver, but had double-digit assists in both preseason games as injury replacement and has good relationship with Karl…keep an eye on him |
| 114 | Walker, Kemba | G | CHR | One of the more intriguing rookies; Good upside on a team devoid of talent, especially if he can start earning more point guard minutes over incumbent D.J. Augustin |
| 115 | Carter, Vince | G | DAL | No telling if he has anything left in the tank. Looked bad last year, but joins the cast of 30-something former stars in Dallas |
| 116 | Young, Thaddeus | F | PHI | Still young enough to improve; Game not dominant, but can be productive with minutes |
| 117 | Nelson, Jameer | G | ORL | Supposedly lost weight and came back in great shape, but preseason performance wasn't inspiring and his value would change tremendously if Howard leaves |
| 118 | Camby, Marcus | C | POR | 37 years old, history of injury, and already battling a sore knee. On the other hand, if he gets anywhere near 25 minutes/game is good for 10 boards and two blocks |
| 119 | Varejao, Anderson | F | CLE | Was having a career year before his season-ending injury, should pick back up this year |
| 120 | Williams, Louis | G | PHI | Williams is a prototype scoring sixth man, making his upside range in the Jamal Crawford/Jason Terry realm |
| 121 | Johnson, Amir | F | TOR | Starting center for Toronto; a good per-minute player that looks to get more minutes this year; double-double potential, stated goal to be the NBA Defensive Player of Year |
| 122 | Jamison, Antawn | F | CLE | Productive when healthy, but now in his mid-30s and coming off of injury so health not a guarantee. Nevertheless, still has 20 ppg potential if can hold off Tristan Thompson as starting PF |
| 123 | Johnson, Wesley | F | MIN | Rookie didn't burst onto the scene as expected last season after nagging hammy injury early; could bounce back in year two |
| 124 | Crawford, Jordan | G | WAS | Good scorer; expected to be sixth man for Wizards; Upside in Ben Gordon range |
| 125 | Okafor, Emeka | C | NOR | Battling Chris Kaman for minutes, and not longer able to play off of Chris Paul…bad news for both his minutes and his production |
| 126 | Young, Nick | G | WAS | Had a breakout season last year, and now that he is re-signed to a one year deal he should continue to put up numbers this year |
| 127 | Gibson, Taj | F | CHI | Stuck behind the Bulls' talented starting bigs, but showed last season that he can put up starters production in cse of injury |
| 128 | McGrady, Tracy | F | ATL | Played well in spurts for Pistons last season, and this summer expressed confidence in a return to form this year |
| 129 | Patterson, Patrick | F | HOU | Sat beside his agent on a plane last summer, was cool guy; Patterson was surprisingly effective in short starting bursts |
| 130 | Diaw, Boris | F | CHR | Weighing in over 300 pounds to play center; extra weight slows and provides injury risk; Numbers have been consistent for last few years |
| 131 | Calderon, Jose | G | TORtd> | Still the starter for now, but could lose job to Jerryd Bayless and I wouldn't be surprised |
| 132 | Battier, Shane | F | MIA | Looks like a role player in Miami, though could get some time at PF in a "small" line-up |
| 133 | Bayless, Jerryd | G | TOR | May be best lead guard on Toronto, though currently he's behind Jose Calderon on the depth chart |
| 134 | Marion, Shawn | F | DAL | Well into his decline, now more of an all-around role player with no dominant category |
| 135 | Frye, Channing | F | PHO | Was a fantasy revelation early last season, but battling to keep his starting job this year |
| 136 | Stuckey, Rodney | G | DET | Just signed a new contract, and though may play more SG this year still should provide a mix of scoring and assists |
| 137 | Neal, Gary | G | SAN | Was strong enough as rookie that George Hill was shown the door; Could improve as sophomore |
| 138 | Rubio, Ricky | G | MIN | Is he all flash, or is there some substance? Can he shoot well enough to be effective? Worth a late-round flyer |
| 139 | Williams, Maurice | G | LAC | Could still have solid value as 6th man |
| 140 | Davis, Baron | G | NY | Injury prognosis went from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 8 after Knicks picked him up; if closer to 4 weeks, Davis could be pretty valuable as the starting PG in a D'Antoni system |
| 141 | Ariza, Trevor | F | NOR | Unsure if can hold off Aminu to keep starting job |
| 142 | Jefferson, Richard | F | SAN | Was a great source of treys last season, and with him apparently not being amnestied, should reprise that role this year |
| 143 | Blair, DeJuan | F | SAN | No upside, but still has near double-double potential and the chance to play starter's minutes. |
| 144 | Hill, Grant | F | PHO | Keeps getting older and older, but remains roto relevant as long as he's playing |
| 145 | Thomas, Tyrus | F | CHR | Solid rebounding and block potential, and is center eligible in some leagues |
| 146 | Okur, Mehmet | C | UTA | Should post very solid numbers for the first two months with Brook Lopez out |
| 147 | Redick, J.J. | G | ORL | Once a shooter, always a shooter |
| 148 | Fredette, Jimmer | G | SAC | I've already seen some writers trying to fit the "Tebow" tag on him, and the season hasn't even started yet |
| 149 | Lopez, Brook | C | NJ | Fractured foot could sideline him for almost half of the season |
| 150 | Knight, Brandon | G | DET | Another promising rookie vying for minutes |
Others that caught my eye
| N/A | Kirilenko, Andrei | F | Still unsure if he's playing in America, for who, or when he might start. Other than that, he's a solid late/mid pick | |
| N/A | Miles, C.J. | G | UTA | Role in rotation not set, but when given minutes can hit the three and score in the mid-teens |
| N/A | Hamilton, Richard | G | CHI | Should be a solid scorer in Chicago, but lesser and doesn't do much else |
| N/A | Thompson, Tristan | F | CLE | Lottery rookie expected to start season behind Jamison, but has talent to carve out larger role as season goes along |
| N/A | Brown, Shannon | G | PHO | Battling with Jared Dudley for starting SG slot, but appears to be more in line to be the sixth man. Seems made to be finisher for fastbreaking team like Suns |
| N/A | Fields, Landry | F | NY | Started last season like gangbusters then slowed dramatically; has to prove that fast start wasn't a fluke |
| N/A | Bass, Brandon | F | BOS | Currently a back-up, but could end up getting near starters minutes in the older and injury risk Celtics frontcourt |
| N/A | Aminu, Al-Farouq | F | NOR | Has upside and could earn more minutes on a Hornets team depleted of talent |
| N/A | Udoh, Ekpe | F | GS | Has worked on his offense, but still a bit of a defense specialist that is competing for PT; would need Ibaka-like leap for relevance, but already a great shot-blocker |
| N/A | Davis, Ed | F | TOR | Had solid rookie year, but slated to back up Toronto's best player which limits his minutes upside |
| N/A | Fernandez, Rudy | G | DEN | Good potential, but has been disgruntled and moved around a lot the last couple of seasons. Unknown role in Denver |
| N/A | Henderson, Gerald | G | CHR | Was strong to finish last season, but had offseason hip surgery to relieve knee pain; role player on a team devoid of talent |
| N/A | Arenas, Gilbert | G | Can't find a team. But when he does, reasonable chance to be one of the top-150 players in the league | |
| N/A | Hickson, J.J. | F | SAC | Was at one time expected to be a future leader in Cleveland, now competing with others (including DeMarcus Cousins) for big man minutes in Sacramento |
| N/A | Anderson, Ryan | F | ORL | Should score double-digits, grab around six boards, and knock down two treys per game; Solid perimeter role player numbers |
| N/A | Haslem, Udonis | F | MIA | Garbageman, always solid |
| N/A | Meeks, Jodie | G | PHI | Hanging onto the starting SG job in Philly for dear life, with Evan Turner breathing down his neck |
| N/A | Butler, Caron | F | LAC | Worth at least paying attention to as starting SF on talented team, but likely the fifth option and doesn't do much else outside of scoring |
| N/A | McRoberts, Josh | F | LAL | Should start first four games of season as power forward while Bynum is suspended, and still play solid role in rotation even after Bynum is back |
| N/A | Villanueva, Charlie | F | DET | Always tends to produce solid numbers, whether as a starter or coming off the bench |
| N/A | Randolph, Anthony | F | MIN | May be a permanent enigma; No minutes at all available in Wolves frontcourt rotation; yet somehow it seems certain he'll get to be a garbagetime savior in the fantasy playoffs for someone |
| N/A | Davis, Glen | F | ORL | Could be starting PF for Magic this season, has reasonable scoring potential though rebounds may be pedestrian and no defensive stats to speak of |
| N/A | Beaubois, Rodrigue | G | DAL | Was everyone's favorite sleeper last season before injuries derailed him; enters this season healthy |
| N/A | Evans, Reggie | F | LAC | Has double-digit rebound capability even in a bench role |
| N/A | O'Neal, Jermaine | F | BOS | Was solid when healthy last two seasons, enters season as healthy as he's going to get; should post nice blocked shot numbers |
| N/A | Vesely, Jan | F | WAS | Behind Rashard Lewis on depth chart; athletic but lacks polish |
