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2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Power Forwards 1-20 | PFs 21-40
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Elton Brand, 76ers
Brand just has not been the same since his season ending injury during the 2007-2008 season. He is not completely worthless on a 76ers team that lacks a whole of talent in the post but his injury risk and declining numbers are enough to make him a later pick.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 13.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, .75 spg, 1.0 bpg, 0 3PTM, 47.5 FG%, 74.5 FT%
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Paul Millsap, Jazz
Just when it looked like Millsap was going to become the Jazz starting power forward and a very valuable fantasy commodity, Utah acquires Al Jefferson. Millsap will still see a good chunk of minutes, especially early in the season when Mehmet Okur is still sidelined with an injury, but do not pull the trigger too early on him.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 13.0 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, .75 spg, 1.0 bpg, 0 3PTM, 53.0 FG%, 70.0 FT%
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Rashard Lewis, Magic
For a guy making nearly $20 million this season, Lewis sure does not have the fantasy value he once did. Last season, he posted his worst scoring and rebounding numbers in a decade. He will still knock down a bunch of three’s but his career is heading on the downslide.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 14.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, .75 spg, .5 bpg, 150 3PTM, 44.0 FG%, 81.5 FT%
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Luis Scola, Rockets
Scola won’t average career numbers like he did last season now that Yao is back and since the Rockets drafted Patrick Patterson, but Scola will still be a solid pick-up for his rebounding. Plus, if Yao is not 100% healthy, Scola’s value increases.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 10.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, .75 spg, 85 3PTM, 44.5 FG%, 85.0 FT%
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Carl Landry, Kings
The additions of Samuel Dalembert and DeMarcus Cousins makes for a more crowded frontcourt in Sacramento. I don’t think Landry will reach his numbers from last season but he will still find a way to be productive especially if he remains the starting power forward instead of Jason Thompson.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 15.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, .75 spg, .5 bpg, 0 3PTM, 53.5 FG%, 80.5 FT%
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Channing Frye, Suns
One of my late-round fantasy sleepers a year ago that really paid off, Frye found his niche in Phoenix after underachieving with the Knicks and Blazers. With Amare gone, there are more minutes and scoring chances to be had. Plus, Frye’s three-point ability is incredibly rare for a big man.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 11.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, .75 spg, .75 bpg, 160 3PTM, 46.0 FG%, 82.5 FT%
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Drew Gooden, Bucks
An underappreciated veteran who seemingly has found a home in Milwaukee, Gooden should be the starting four. He won’t put up a lot of points but should collect his share of rebounds. His value will also shoot up if Andrew Bogut cannot stay healthy.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 11.5 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, .5 spg, .75 bpg, 0 3PTM, 50.0 FG%, 81.5 FT%
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J.J. Hickson, Cavaliers
Sleeper alert… I am not sure how the power forward position is going to play out with Hickson and Jamison, but Hickson is easily one of the better players on the Cavs and will see his time on the floor. I think Jamison will get moved before the trade deadline which will only make Hickson more valuable.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 13.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, .5 spg, .75 bpg, 0 3PTM, 51.0 FG%, 70.0 FT%
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Tyrus Thomas, Bobcats
Charlotte reached an extension with Thomas this season so they obviously like what he brings to the floor. He has not lived up to expectations as a pro, but should get more minutes at the four than Boris Diaw who could be traded before February.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 11.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.5 bpg, 0 3PTM, 45.5 FG%, 72.0 FT%
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Tiago Splitter, Spurs
A productive, versatile big man, Splitter should fit in with the Spurs right away. He has battled injuries this camp which I would be slightly concerned about, but Splitter should be an intriguing mid-late round option.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 12.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, .75 spg, .75 bpg, 0 3PTM, 53.5 FG%, 76.0 FT%
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Boris Diaw, Bobcats
If for some reason you are choosing between Diaw and Tyrus Thomas, go with Thomas. I think he will get the share of the minutes and Diaw could eventually be dealt.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 10.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, .75 spg, .5 bpg, 55 3PTM, 48.0 FG%, 74.0 FT%
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Charlie Villanueva, Pistons
He is as inconsistent as they come. He will drop 30 one night and then four the next. He didn’t carve out his niche in his first year with Detroit and could lose playing time to Austin Daye and Greg Monroe. My advice: stay away.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 11.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, .5 spg, .5 bpg, 75 3PTM, 44.0 FG%, 82.0 FT%
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Taj Gibson, Bulls
Gibson put together a solid rookie season and will have good value early in the season with Boozer banged up. He is still Chicago’s top post option off the bench when Boozer does return, but don’t value him too highly just because he is starting for the first month-plus of the season.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 9.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, .5 spg, 1.25 bpg, 0 3PTM, 51.0 FG%, 68.0 FT%
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Jason Thompson, Kings
He has lost his starting job to Carl Landry and will see less minutes at center with DeMarcus Cousins and Samuel Dalembert now on the roster. Dalembert could miss the first month-plus of the season so Thompson might have good worth early in the year but will see a dip in numbers after that.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 10.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, .5 spg, 1.0 bpg, 0 3PTM, 48.5 FG%, 72.0 FT%
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Tyler Hansbrough, Pacers
The trade of Troy Murphy opened up a big opportunity for Hansbrough. The question is whether or not he can stay healthy enough to be of any value.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 10.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.0 spg, .5 bpg, 0 3PTM, 46.5 FG%, 76.0 FT%
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Amir Johnson, Raptors
He has career averages of 4.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game but signed a five-year, $34 million deal with Toronto this summer… I don’t get it either. He is only 23 years old and does not have a whole lot of competition at power forward with the Raps, but I cannot see him making a major leap worthy of being drafted.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 9.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, .75 spg, 1.25 bpg, 0 3PTM, 55.0 FG%, 68.0 FT%
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Greg Monroe, Pistons
Monroe was a solid all-around player at Georgetown and should get quality minutes in his rookie season with the possibility of even becoming a starter early on.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 8.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.25 bpg, 5 3PTM, 52.0 FG%, 66.0 FT%
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Derrick Favors, Nets
Favors is quite the phsycial specimen but still raw as a basketball player. The Nets traded for Troy Murphy to bridge the gap until Favors is ready to become the starting power forward. He might be worth a late flyer but do not expect big productivity right away.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 7.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, .5 apg, .25 spg, 1.25 bpg, 0 3PTM, 52.5 FG%, 58.5 FT%
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DeJuan Blair, Spurs
Put up solid numbers in his rookie campaign but how does he fit into the rotation with Tim Duncan, Antonio McDyess, Tiago Splitter, and Matthew Bonner. He is too good of a rebounder to not be a role player but until he gets consistent minutes on a nightly basis, he is probably someone to pass on draft night.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 7.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, .5 spg, .5 bpg, 0 3PTM, 55.0 FG%, 62.0 FT%
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Josh McRoberts, Pacers
I have a sneaky suspicion McRoberts is going to finally find a steady role in the NBA. Indiana does not have a whole lot of depth up-front and with Hansbrough’s injury issues, he might be worth a very late flyer.
Projected 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Stats: 8.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, .75 spg, .5 bpg, 45 3PTM, 48.0 FG%, 80.0 FT%
2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Power Forwards 1-20 | PGs 21-40
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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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