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The Spurs play just four games this week. Can you trust Tim Duncan? Here's a look at the full slate of NBA schedules for the week.
Four Games
Atlanta Hawks
Get your Hawks in your lineup this week. I'm talking Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Al Horford, Marvin Williams, and Mike Bibby. Jamal Crawford hasn't done much yet, but can be used if you need a boost in threes.
Boston Celtics
KG, Raul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Rajon Rondo should be in all lineups. Eddie House can be used if you need a boost in threes. I don't trust Rasheed Wallace yet.
Denver Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Nene, and Kenyon Martin make good plays this week. Ty Lawson is a tougher decision. Wait and see how he plays against Memphis.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons play four games, but two are against Orlando, which lessens their values this week. I'd use Ben Gordon and Rodney Stuckey with confidence, but after that it gets a little dicey.
Rip can score but does little else. Tayshaun Prince does a little across the board, but doesn't excel in any one category. Big Ben is rebounding like he did in his first run with the Pistons, but does little else. Charlie Villanueva is worth a gamble, but he hasn't had a strong start with the club.
Los Angeles Lakers
I guess you can use Kobe Bryant this week. As long as Andrew Bynum is healthy, feel free to roll with him. Lamar Odom is a nice play as well. Check to see if Pau Gasol's hamstring is OK before inserting him in your lineup.
If he plays tonight, use him. He seems close so it may be worth gambling on. Even if he misses Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City, he is worth using in three starts.
Memphis Grizzlies
Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol, and Rudy Gay are solid starts. Allen Iverson could return this week, which means he, O.J. Mayo, and Mike Conley may not have enough fantasy value to roll with.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Jonny Flynn is the only one off to a good start. Big Al has been sluggish, but merits fantasy usage. The rest is a mixed bag that have little consistency.
New Jersey Nets
Brook Lopez, Yi Jianlin, Courtney Lee, and Chris Douglas-Roberts make nice plays. Rafer Alston is fantasy worthy this week since Devin Harris is out.
New Orleans Hornets
Gotta love Chris Paul in a four-game week featuring the Knicks. David West and Emeka Okafor also make strong plays. Julian Wright is a possibility.
New York Knicks
Al Harrington, most improved candidate Danilo Gallinari, David Lee, and Winston Chandler are great plays. Chris Duhon is useful if you need assists. Larry Hughes is a possibility with Nate Robinson (ankle) banged up.
Orlando Magic
Dwight Howard is the only sure thing for the Magic this week. If Vince Carter's ankle is OK, then he's a nice play as well. J.J. Redick, Ryan Anderson, and Jameer Nelson are also decent options.
Phoenix Suns
Steve Nash, Amar'e Stoudemire, Leandro Barbosa, Grant Hill, and Jason Richardson make good plays. Channing Frye is useful as well, especially if you need threes.
Sacramento Kings
Kevin Martin, Jason Thompson, and Spencer Hawes are solid plays. Tyreke Evans isn't a bad option as well.
Utah Jazz
Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams, Paul Millsap, and Ronnie Brewer make great plays. Mehmet Okur appears healthy and is a good play. Andrei Kirilenko also makes a good play because he contributes across the board.
Washington Wizards
Gilbert Arenas, Andray Blatche, Randy Foye, Mike Miller, Brendan Haywood, and Caron Butler all make good plays this week.
Three Games
Charlotte Bobcats
With only three games on the schedule, I would use Raymond Felton, Gerald Wallace, and Boris Diaw. Tyson Chandler could help with rebounds, but does so little else that I'd leave him on the bench. Plus, he shoots free throws like Shaq.
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