NBA's Perfect Fantasy Pick-Ups: Week 18

The NBA's Perfect Fantasy-Ups is a list of players that are still in free-agency in fantasy leagues and should be picked up IMMEDIATELY! Add these players to your fantasy team, and you will have yourself a great run at making the playoffs.

Aaron Brooks (PG, HOU)- OWNED in 14 percent of CBS Leagues

With Rafer Alston shipped to Orlando, Brooks will likely benefit the most fantasy wise. He has potential to light up the scoreboard each and every night, and is finally getting the chance to do so. Brooks is still available in a majority of leagues and should be picked up, as he can turn into a huge second half fantasy star.

Leandro Barbosa (SG, PHX)- OWNED in 61 percent of CBS Leagues

Barbosa has come back to his true form with head-coach Alvin Gentry now in charge. He is starting to average more consistent minutes, 32.0 MPG during his last five games and is putting up great fantasy numbers all across the board, 21 PPG, 5.0 APG, 4.8 RPG, 3.6 SPG, and 11 3PTM during that span as well.

Barbosa should be picked up immediately if still available in your fantasy league.

Delonte West (SG, CLE)- OWNED in 38 percent of CBS Leagues

West made his debut last night after missing 16 games due to a broken right wrist. He put up 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and hit five three-pointers in 33 minutes of action.

West is obviously a player that should be picked up because of his consistent fantasy production that he has put up throughout this season. 

Roger Mason Jr. (SG, SA)- OWNED in 36 percent of CBS Leagues

Mason is a player that should be picked up as a stop-gap in the absence of shooting-guard Manu Ginobili who is out for the next two to three weeks. Mason is known for his outstanding three-point range and could put up a solid amount of points night in and night out.

Consider added Mason to your fantasy team if you are in need of a guard.

Ryan Gomes (SF, MIN)- OWNED in 64 percent of CBS Leagues

Gomes has certainly picked up the slack for the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves as of late and is averaging 19.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.2 SPG, and has hit 10 3PTM in 35.8 MPG during his last five contests.

Those are exceptional numbers for the big man and could easily continue to rise for the rest of the NBA season. Pick up Gomes right now if he is still on the waiver wire.

Rasual Butler (SF, NOH)- OWNED in 20 percent of CBS Leagues

Butler has now scored in double-digits in each of his last four games, including a 31 point- (six 3PTM) performance. Since being placed into the starting lineup, Butler has become a viable fantasy player and should continue to log starting minutes, 34.8 MPG over his last five games.

Rasual can help your team with points and three-pointers made and should be considered a decent pick-up for the fantasy weeks to come.

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