Vlade Divac, C, Sacramento: Divac is clearly on the downside of his career, and the offseason addition of Brad Miller is a clear indication of what direction Sacramento is taking with its frontcourt. The veteran center slowed down considerably last season, posting his lowest point and rebound totals since his rookie campaign of 1989-'90. Divac should remain in the Kings' starting lineup until Chris Webber returns from knee surgery, but he'll be relegated to reserve duties once C-Webb is 100 percent. Divac will be a useful No. 2 Fantasy center, but he should not longer be considered a weekly starter in most leagues.

Anfernee Hardaway, G, Phoenix: Penny was once one of the most valuable players in Fantasy Basketball, but injuries and inconsistency have robbed him of most of his appeal. He posted serviceable numbers in 58 games last season and is the favorite to emerge as Phoenix's starting shooting guard, but there's a good chance he'll lose that spot before midseason. Third-year guard Joe Johnson could be on the verge of making an impact, and the signing of DerMarr Johnson shows a lack of faith in Hardaway's skills and durability. He is still worth a late-round selection in larger leagues, but don't expect Hardaway to re-emerge as a valuable commodity.

Troy Hudson, G, Minnesota: Hudson burst onto the Fantasy scene last season, posting career highs in points, assists and free-throw percentage. He also played extremely well during the postseason, and appeared to be a player on the rise until Minnesota traded for Sam Cassell during the offseason. The veteran point guard is a true gamer, and will see the majority of the playing time as the team's offensive catalyst. That means fewer minutes and opportunities for Hudson, who will return to being a reserve at best in most Fantasy leagues.

Antawn Jamison, F, Dallas: Jamison was considered a quality No. 1 Fantasy forward in 2002-'03, but an offseason trade to Dallas will lower his stock greatly. The North Carolina product goes from being the No. 1 scoring option in Golden State to potential fourth with the Mavericks behind Dirk Nowitzki, Michael Finley and Steve Nash. Jamison will post monster numbers from time to time, but playing on a team with a glut of scorers will seriously hinder his consistency. He is worth a roster spot in most Fantasy leagues, but Jamison is no longer a lock as a weekly starter.

Donyell Marshall, F, Chicago: Marshall has been one of the more under-appreciated Fantasy players in recent seasons, but his value is likely to drop in 2003-'04. The emergence of Eddy Curry and continued development of Tyson Chandler will limit Marshall's playing time, as will the addition of veteran Scottie Pippen. Chicago's crowded frontcourt, which also includes Marcus Fizer and Lonny Baxter, also will keep the veteran forward from duplicating his recent seasonal totals. Fantasy owners shouldn't consider Marshall until the late rounds on Draft Day.

Antonio McDyess, F, New York: McDyess missed the entire 2002-'03 season due to knee problems, and his status for the start of the upcoming season remains uncertain. Once considered a valuable Fantasy commodity, McDyess' lack of durability has drastically lowered his stock. He has played in 70-plus games in just two of the past five seasons, and has suited up a mere 10 times over the past two years. Even if he does return at some point, there's a good chance he won't be the same dominating player he was during his days in Denver and Phoenix. A crowded New York frontcourt could also mean fewer minutes and less consistency, and makes drafting McDyess an even bigger risk.

James Posey, G/F, Memphis: Posey signed with Memphis during the offseason and is slated to begin the season as the team's starting shooting guard. He played well between Denver and Houston last season, but joining the Grizzlies could be detrimental to his Fantasy value. Memphis has a glut of shooting guards on its roster, including Wesley Person and rookie Dahntay Jones, so Posey's playing time and production could be inconsistent. He will warrant a late-round selection as a Fantasy reserve, but Posey won't be worth starting on a weekly basis in most leagues.

Tayshaun Prince, F, Detroit: Prince came out of nowhere and played fabulous basketball for Detroit during the postseason, but Fantasy owners should be wary of overrating him based on a handful of strong outings. The Kentucky product was no better than waiver-wire fodder during the regular season, and he still lacks the size to defend some of the bigger small forwards in the league. Coach Larry Brown always has been defensive-minded, and Prince's lack of ability as a defender could mean a decreased role in the playing rotation as the season progresses. At best, Prince will be worth a late-round flier on Draft Day.

Wally Szczerbiak, G, Minnesota: Szczerbiak has been a productive player for Fantasy owners, but his numbers are about to see a major decrease. Minnesota brought in a glut of scorers during the offseason, including Cassell, Latrell Sprewell and Michael Olowokandi, who will join Kevin Garnett in what should be an explosive starting five. But the addition of such prominent offensive weapons will mean a decrease in scoring for at least one of the team's starters, and Szczerbiak is the best bet to lose the most scoring opportunities. He will continue to be a good reserve, but Szczerbiak's days as a Fantasy starter appear to be over.

Dajuan Wagner, G, Cleveland: Wagner was heralded as a potentially great scorer coming out of college, but injuries have hindered his development. He played in only 47 games during his rookie campaign, and his status for the start of the upcoming season is clouded due to a knee injury. Even if he does return, Wagner faces an uphill battle in terms of playing time. He must contend with all-everything rookie LeBron James and the team's leading scorer from last season, Ricky Davis. The team also signed veteran point guard Kevin Ollie and traded for J.R. Bremer, which further crowds Cleveland's backcourt. Wagner is worth a late-round flier, but he shouldn't be considered a Fantasy starter.