Hey everyone. First off, I want to address the issue with the site not being updated very frequently over the course of the last couple of weeks. Pretty much, we all happened to get quite busy at the same time with work, school and other obligations. But hopefully we’ll be back on track soon with the regular daily updates. Now onto the fantasy game:

Kareem Rush, SG:
STAT: Averaging 16 PPG on 47% FG w/ 2.8 3PTM and 1 STL in six January starts.
Rush has been playing great since entering the starting lineup, where he is averaging more than 30 minutes per game. The Pacers have decided to go small and start Danny Granger at the 4, as Rush has been in the starting lineup along the side of O’Neal, Murphy and Foster all in the center role, so it seems that his role is unlikely to change. Looking at his career numbers it is unlikely that he will continue shooting at the same accuracy, but with JO contemplating shutting it down for the season and Marquis Daniels struggling with injuries, Rush is a good bet so ride him while he’s hot.

Gilbert Arenas, PG:
Why would we even be talking about this guy? Well, news indicates that he may return to the lineup sometime soon after the All-Star break, about one month ahead of schedule. If you’re in a league where Arenas was dropped, then it might be time to think about picking him up and stashing him away. Even if he’s not 100%, the Hibachi will make a fantasy impact and can be the playoff push needed for those in H2H leagues.

Linas Kleiza, SF:
The man who poured in a 41-point performance only last week may get an extended chance to hoist up shots and show what kind of a player he is. Looking at his stats, it is clear that whenever he gets 30+ minutes he puts up numbers of fantasy value. Though he recently started in place of Kenyon Martin, he’ll now fill-in for the injured Carmelo Anthony. Kleiza is a good source of points, threes, and boards while keeping decent percentages, and he’s another guy who should be picked up in a hurry to capitalize on his potential.

Jordan Farmar, PG:
I usually subscribe to the doctrine that players coming off their team’s bench shouldn’t be on a fantasy roster (with the obvious exceptions like Manu Ginobli, Ben Gordon and Travis Outlaw). However, the former UCLA Bruin has been playing excellent ball lately while helping his team win eight of the last nine games. In January, Farmar has averaged 21 minutes and contributed 12.4 PPG with about 2 3PTM, 1.5 STL and 3 ASTs per contest. Very cautiously, if you are in the need of PG help or 3PTM, then he is someone to consider and is someone that is showing signs of great fantasy value in the future.

Thabo Sefolosha, GF:
One of the guys who has been buried in the Bull’s guard rotation is Sefolosha, who has shown signs of being a very good player. More than anything else, he gives the Bull’s a defensive specialist, which unfortunately doesn’t always translate to the fantasy game as much as it probably should. Although he has been somewhat inconsistent, since entering the starting lineup he has averaged 10 PPG, 6 Rebs, and 2 STLs per game in 30 minutes. Furthermore, he’s contributed decent percentages and will add an occasional three-pointer. He might not be ready to pick up quite yet, but if you have a bench spot to hold onto someone who could develop fantasy value, look no further than my man Thabo Sefolosha.