Brace yourself basketball fans, for as hard as it is to believe, yes, that is baseball being played. With the boys of summer already trotting out into the somewhat frigid air, that marks the final precious weeks of the NBA regular season.
As this marathon race of the NBA year is reaching its critical final stages, so to is most fantasy leagues. Keeping that in mind, here are a few players that are worth an add or at least a look as you gear up for the stretch run.
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Fantasy Basketball Stretch Pickups
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Ben McLemore, Sacramento Kings
Ok, I get that McLemore hasn't been anywhere near consistent this season but he has the added benefit of more than likely starting for the rest of the year since the Kings traded Marcus Thornton. With an increase in playing time should come an increase in stats. That being said, McLemore is more a target for deeper leagues than smaller ones.
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Louis Williams, Atlanta Hawks
While he won't win any awards for shooting percentage (38 percent over his past five games), Williams has been producing over his averages here recently. Williams has scored at least 14 points in four of his past five games and has 18 assists in his last four contests. If your team is in need of scoring or assists then Williams just may fill that void.
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Markieff Morris, Phoenix Suns
If you want proof as to why you should immediately pick up Morris, just look to his production over the past four games. Over that stretch, Morris has put up 24, 21, 21, and 18 points, respectability. Morris has also shown that he is a capable all around threat as his assists and steals have also risen. A streaky type of player, the key to using Morris to his best potential is keeping an eye on matchups. However, when a good one presents itself, start him and feel secure in doing so.
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Tim Hardaway Jr., New York Knicks
The last month has not been kind to Hardaway Jr. in terms of field goal percentage; it's dropped from 48.5 in January to 38.1 in February. However, for teams looking for that three point threat, Hardaway is averaging six attempts per game this month. With the Knicks struggling to find some sort of consistent defense, they will need to score in bunches so expect Hardaway to continue throwing them up.
