Here are a few sleepers who may be available on your waiver wire: Darrell Armstrong (New Orleans) Baron Davis is out for at least a week, maybe even a fortnight or more. He has a back strain, B-Diddy + back troubles = sidelines, and there is a good chance Armstrong is available in your league. DA is already averaging 23 minutes a game, and expect that figure to hit 32-35 for at least the next week. Armstrong is usually a very good fantasy player, especially in a nine category league like Yahoo. He gets assists, steals, threes and is always around the 90% mark from the stripe. Whilst he's in the twightlight of his career, there is still some spring in DA's legs, so expect a hatful of rebounds and a block or two every now and then. He's had 14 points, seven boards and five assists and 21 points in his last two. 9.3ppg, 3.7apg, 1spg, 9 3PM, .917% FT, 23.3mpg Maurice Williams (Milwaukee) Unless you're in a league with experienced managers (as I am with user Jerry West - great pick up mate), there's a good chance Mo is still available, but he won't be for long. TJ Ford and Mike James are both on the Bucks' injured list; the result? Williams is averaging 33 minutes a game, and that figure won't go down. And, does he produce in those minutes? I'll let you decide. Williams is averaging 8.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 8.5 assists so far - while he doesn't get a lot in the way of steals and threes, for a guy on most waiver wires, it's an excellent return, particularly if you need assists. 8.5ppg, 5.8rpg, 8.5apg, 33mpg Luke Ridnour/Antonio Daniels (Seattle) Both of these guys may still be available, and both are reasonable value depending on what you need. Ridnour is prone to turning it over and his shot has been off, but he is still a good source of steals and assists. He is starting and playing 30 minutes a night, and currently getting a tick over six assists and two steals a night. While his shooting isn't great, he is still hitting at 40% from three point land, is a lock from the stripe, and the amount of shots he takes and makes should go up as he gets more confidence in the starter's role. He's a risk, but potentially a good one. 7.8ppg, 6.2apg, 2spg, .400% 3PT, .917% FT, 2.67TO, 29mpg Daniels on the other hand is getting decent minutes off the bench at both guard spots, and what he brings to the table is a very steady ballhandler who takes high percentage shots. AD was very good last season in Barry's absence, and he led the league in assist/TO ratio. While this season he has been asked to get more aggressive, he is still a fairly decent value pick-up off the waivers, as he'll give you 10 points on good shooting, four or five assists and he doesn't turn the ball over very often. If you're not confident in Ridnour, then Daniels is a logical choice. 12.2ppg, 3.7apg, .456% FG, 0.5TO, 25.3mpg Speedy Claxton (Golden State) Probably wouldn't have been on the waiver wire to start the season, but after his injury I'd be surprised if many managers kept him in a spot on their rosters considering he wasn't eligible for the injured list. Yes, the Warriors signed Fisher to a lucrative deal, but Speedy assumed his starting role against the Bobcats last night, and expect his minutes to increase as he gets back to full fitness. Speedy is a good fantasy baller in a Yahoo league, as he is capable of filling a statsheet, despite his small stature. He will only get better, too, despite relatively modest stats. 8.7ppg, 4.2apg, 1spg, 1.67TO, 27.5mpg Charlie Ward (Houston) If this guy is still available, which he should be, he's another excellent value pick-up. He has established himself as a starter in Houston ahead of Tyronn Lue, and is pulling his usual act of shooting well from downtown and picking people's pockets. Ward is currently just outside the NBA's top 10 in three-pointers made, hits he freebies, and has a superb turnover average considering he is currently playing over 30 minutes a game. Also, with T-Mac's health in question, expect him to handle the ball more and pick up assists by dumping it inside to Yao. 8.1ppg, 4.6apg, 1.29spg, 12 3PM, .375% 3PT, 1.29spg, 1.43TO, 31.6mpg Jason Hart (Charlotte) The chances of Hart being available still are slim, but you might find he's been ignored. The former Orangeman and Spur has been handed the keys to the Bobcats' offense, and has impressed thus far, showing an ability to penetrate and playmake effectively. He gets dimes, only takes high percentage shots, hits his freethrows, gets steals and doesn't turn the ball over. He is a very safe point, and his assist numbers should only go up as Okafor finds his feet and Gerald Wallace finds his shot. 10.8ppg, 7.4apg, 1.4spg, .531% FG, .864% FT, 1.8 TO, 30.4mpg Others who are probably on rosters already, but you never know: Earl Boykins, Jeff McInnis, Damon Stoudamire, Earl Watson, David Wesley.
