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Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers | Week 21

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We’re diving right into it for Week 21. Several players have broken out this week with huge performances, while others have left fantasy owners scratching their heads.

Check out this week’s fantasy risers and fallers:

Risers

C.J. Miles, G/F, Utah Jazz

Miles moved in the starting lineup for Utah in place of Raja Bell on Monday and flourished in extended minutes. He’s 23-of-39 from the field in two games, averaging 29.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 three-pointers in back-to-back Jazz wins.

It’s a small sample size and the numbers are skewed a bit because of Miles’ impressive 40-point performance against Minnesota. But he’s scored in double-figures in his last eight games, averaging 19.5 points in that span, and has played at least 26 minutes in seven of those contests. He should be a safe bet going forward to put up points and three’s.

Tyler Hansbrough, PF, Indiana Pacers

If you’re in the fantasy playoffs, be hopeful that a majority of your players line up opposite of the New York Knicks for the week. Take a look at Tyler Hansbrough – in back-to-back games against NY on Sunday and Tuesday, he averaged 29.5 points on 64.9% shooting while also posting 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals.

But Hansbrough had quietly been playing well before then as well. He’s scored at least 13 points in 10 of his last 11 games, with three double-doubles along the way. For the month of March, he’s averaging 19.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals – as a starter for the season, he’s at 15.5 points and 6.6 rebounds. New Pacers coach Frank Vogel has a lot of confidence in Hansbrough’s ability and the second-year player from North Carolina is thriving as a result.

Kris Humphries, PF, New Jersey Nets

When Derrick Favors was shipped to Utah in the Deron Williams trade, Humphries actually became the fantasy benefactor. He had juggled minutes with Favors throughout the season but it became clear that he would be the starter when the Nets parted with last year’s No. 3 overall pick.

Humphries has scored 11 or more points with 11 or more rebounds in his last seven games. Since the trade deadline, he’s put up 15.6 points and 14.5 rebounds per game while shooting 56.7%. He’s also posted two games with four blocks.

Jodie Meeks, SG, Philadelphia 76ers

Meeks was on this list a little over a month ago when he put together a nice stretch at the end of January with four straight games in double-digit scoring and at least one three-pointer made in 20 of 21 games. He’s continuing to thrive as Philly’s main perimeter threat, scoring at least 11 points and making at least two three-pointers in 10 consecutive games.

March has been Meeks’ best month by far, with 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 three-pointers and blistering shooting percentages (49.4 FG%, 45.8 3PT%, 92.9 FT%). As with all shooters, you run the risk of a player hitting a cold spell, but Meeks has been consistent enough all season to warrant consideration for teams that need three-pointers and points.

Fallers

Thaddeus Young, SF, Philadelphia 76ers

Young had a great stretch in February, scoring at least 16 points in eight of 10 games while posting quality rebound, steal and block numbers as well. But he’s cooled off considerably in the last week, averaging just 6.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, .4 steals and 0.0 blocks.

He’s had five to six game stretches this year where he struggles and puts up similar numbers, and has bounced back nicely each time. Hopefully he can put it together again down the stretch but it’s a gamble with the fantasy playoffs beginning soon.

Hakim Warrick, F/C, Phoenix Suns

When Channing Frye went out of Phoenix’s lineup with a separated shoulder, it moved Hakim Warrick in the starting lineup. His fantasy value skyrocketed, especially after his first game against Houston (14/19 FG, 4/5 FT, 32 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal).

But the last four games have tempered expectations for Warrick. He’s combined for just 25 points in those games, averaging just 5.2 rebounds and shooting 26.9%. With Frye expected back soon, the quick infatuation with Warrick should be put to rest.

Carlos Delfino, G/F, Milwaukee Bucks

Delfino looked like he was returning to form in mid-February when he posted double-digit scoring and strong three-point percentages in seven straight games for Milwaukee, but has really struggled as of late. He’s alternated good games and bad for the last two weeks:

March 8: 15 pts, 2/4 3PT, 7 rebs, 3 stls
March 9: 4 pts, 1/4 FG, 5 rebs, 0 asts, 0 stls
March 12: 12 pts, 5/9 FG, 4 stls, 3 rebs
March 13: 3 pts, 1/6 FG, 1 ast, 0 rebs, 0 stls, 0 blks
March 15: 13 pts, 6/10 FG, 2 rebs, 2 asts, 3 stls
March 16: 2 pts, 0/7 FG, 4 rebs, 2 asts

Unless he develops some form of consistency in the final weeks of the regular season, he shouldn’t be relied upon in most formats.

Rudy Gay, G/F, Memphis Grizzlies

Gay received an MRI on his shoulder on Monday, hoping to be cleared to return to the court. Instead, the results showed that his shoulder isn’t healing as fast as anticipated. He’ll be out for another week or two while rehabbing, a big blow for those hanging on to him hoping he would return in the final three weeks of the season. The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported there is no time table for Gay’s return, so those who stuck with him will likely be down a man in the final weeks.


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