Week 22 Fantasy Basketball Planner

It's crunch time in Fantasy hoops leagues, especially in Head-to-Head formats where the regular season is down the very end. Our Sergio Gonzalez does his usual to help Fantasy owners set the best lineups possible for Week 21 in his latest Fantasy Planner.

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Fantasy Week 22 (March 23-29)

Teams with five games: Chicago, Phoenix

Teams with four games: Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Detroit, L.A. Clippers, L.A. Lakers, Miami, Minnesota, New York, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Washington

Teams with three games: Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Golden State, Indiana, Memphis, Milwaukee, New Jersey, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Portland, Toronto, Utah

Teams with two games: Houston, Sacramento

*All stats heading into play Sunday

Atlanta Hawks
Schedule: @MIN, SA, BOS, LAL
Injury Report: Marvin Williams (back/likely out for the season).
Slam Dunk: Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Al Horford
Tough Call: The Hawks face two stingy teams against San Antonio and Boston, but they will play four games and two come against teams that allow over 100 points per game. Mike Bibby makes a quality No. 2 or 3 guard in any cumulative format and should be in for a decent week in any type of format. With Williams out, Maurice Evans has stepped up his play and is worth starting in larger leagues as a possible stopgap. In leagues that allow multiple eligibility, he can be started at forward or guard and is available in many leagues off the waiver wire. Start Ronald Murray in Head-to-Head play or category-based leagues where a boost in scoring is needed, but where you don't need much help in rebounds or assists.
One Week Boom: Maurice Evans

Boston Celtics
Schedule: LAC, @ORL, @ATL, OKC
Injury Report: Leon Powe (knee/could return in Week 22); Powe is coming up on the second week of his 2-3 week recovery time, but there is still no indication from the team as far as a concrete timetable.
Slam Dunk: Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen
Tough Call: Kevin Garnett is finally back, but has been limited in the two games since his return as expected. The Celtics still plan to limit his minutes to about 20-25 on Monday against the Clippers, according to coach Doc Rivers, and they probably won't take the training wheels off for at least another couple of games. Use him as a No. 4 forward in cumulative leagues of 12-plus teams and think about going with a healthier alternative in average based leagues where it will depend on your options. With Garnett back, though, it's time to cut players like Powe and Glen Davis loose. Kendrick Perkins remains useful as a low-end No. 2 center option for deeper leagues. His rebounds and offensive looks will decline systematically as Garnett's health increases. Avoid Eddie House at this stage unless you are scrounging for threes. Stephon Marbury is useless in his current role and there really is no need to own him in any league at this time.
One Week Bust: Kevin Garnett

Charlotte Bobcats
Schedule: @WAS, @PHI, NY
Injury Report: None.
Slam Dunk: Gerald Wallace, Emeka Okafor, Raymond Felton
Tough Call: Boris Diaw is averaging a 16-5-2 line over his last five games and is a capable No. 3 or 4 option in most standard leagues, though he is more appealing in average-based leagues than cumulative leagues this week due to the three-game slate. The two games against Fantasy-friendly Washington and New York are helpful to players like Diaw and Raja Bell this week. D.J. Augustin and Vladimir Radmanovic are a reach right now even in deeper leagues.
One Week Boom: Boris Diaw

Top 10 Players Added
	Player	% Change
1.	Keyon Dooling, G, Nets	21
2.	Trevor Ariza, F, Lakers	13
3.	Grant Hill, F, Suns	9
4.	Danny Granger, F, Pacers	8
5.	Matt Barnes, F, Suns	8
6.	Ronny Turiaf, C, Warriors	8
7.	Antonio McDyess, F, Pistons	7
8.	Brandan Wright, F, Warriors	7
9.	Monta Ellis, G, Warriors	6
10.	Kevin Garnett, F, Celtics	6

Chicago Bulls
Schedule: @WAS, DET, MIA, IND, @TOR
Injury Report: Luol Deng (leg/out indefinitely); There is a high possibility that Deng will not return at all this season and his return for Week 22 is doubtful at best at this stage.
Slam Dunk: Derrick Rose, Ben Gordon, John Salmons
Tough Call: The Bulls are one of two teams that play five times this week. Fantasy owners in cumulative formats have to be licking their chops. Brad Miller can even be promoted from a No. 2 center to a No. 1 center in cumulative leagues this week. Joakim Noah becomes an excellent addition off the waiver wire as a result of the schedule. Tyrus Thomas and Kirk Hinrich remain too spotty to trust in most formats even with the extra game, however. In average-based leagues, games against Washington, Indiana and Toronto should provide high-scoring affairs.
One Week Boom: Brad Miller, Joakim Noah

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule: NJ, MIN, DAL
Injury Report: Wally Szczerbiak (knee/out until April); Ben Wallace (leg/out until late March); Wallace is coming up on the fourth week of his 4-6 week recover time, but there is no indication from the team at this time that he is close to a return. His availablilty for any part of Week 22 is highly questionable.
Slam Dunk: LeBron James, Mo Williams
Tough Call: Zydrunas Ilgauskas is averaging 13.2 points and 7.0 rebounds over his last five games and is still a worthy No. 2 center option in average-based play and in standard cumulative leagues as well. Two favorable matchups against New Jersey and Minnesota should offset the three-game slate. Delonte West has been held under 10 points in three straight games and is a questionable play even as he continues to play around 35 minutes per game. Use Anderson Varejao only as a stopgap No. 2 center this week. His appeal is higher in average-based play, though, due to the three-game slate. Avoid Daniel Gibson and Joe Smith where possible.
One Week Bust: Delonte West

Dallas Mavericks
Schedule: GS, DEN, @CLE
Injury Report: Josh Howard (out until at least late March); Erick Dampier (knee/day to day); The team is hoping that Howard can respond to a cortisone shot that would allow him to return to practice this week, but there is no concrete timetable for his return yet.
Slam Dunk: Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry
Tough Call: Erick Dampier is not the type of player to take an injury risk at this time of the Fantasy season and the three-game slate makes him unappealing in any cumulative Fantasy league anyway. Brandon Bass is not a recommended play. Jose Juan Barea is stuck in a terrible rut. James Singleton has stepped up his play significantly in Dampier's absence and is worth taking a flier on in deeper formats. Antoine Wright has been the main benficiary of Howard's absence and makes for a low-end stopgap measure in larger formats, though be aware that Howard's possible return, though somewhat unlikely, would make Wright obsolete again in Fantasy.
One Week Boom: James Singleton

Denver Nuggets
Schedule: @PHO, @NO, @DAL, GS
Injury Report: No significant injuries.
Slam Dunk: Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups
Tough Call: Nene is averaging 15.6 points and 7.0 rebounds over his last five games with 1.8 steals and 1.6 blocks in that span. He should start in any cumulative league for this four-game slate that also includes two very favorable matchups against the Suns and Warriors. J.R. Smith is coming off a strong week in which he managed 19, 21 and 40 points. Start him in any league for help in points scored and three-point shooting. He also offers decents steals and a handful of a boards and assists. Kenyon Martin continues to be limited to playing just in the first half of games and is not usable in most Fantasy scenarios right now. In his place, Renaldo Balkman and Chris Andersen have seen an increase in production and have some measure of sleeper appeal for deeper formats as stopgap measures. Avoid Linas Kleiza.
One Week Boom: Nene, Renaldo Balkman, Chris Andersen

Detroit Pistons
Schedule: @CHI, LAL, @WAS, PHI
Injury Report: Richard Hamilton (groin/day to day); Rasheed Wallace (calf/day to day); Allen Iverson (back/out until at least late March); The Pistons are looking to Tuesday's game in Chicago to get both Hamilton and Wallace back. Iverson could return to action at some point in Week 22, but there is no concrete return date set for him yet.
Slam Dunk: Tayshaun Prince, Antonio McDyess
Tough Call: Hamilton and Wallace are both injury risks for Week 22, but it does sound to us like Hamilton is likely to return Tuesday. Wallace could return Tuesday and should be back for at least three of the team's four games this week. Hamilton is slightly less of a gamble than Wallace and is even someone we'd stick our neck out and recommend fully. Wallace should be viewed as more of a gamble. He has been out for seven games and is quite possibly going to be somewhat limited upon his return. Iverson is too risky to play in any weekly league. Arron Afflalo and Will Bynum have seen some added productivity through all the injuries. Afflalo is worth taking a flier on in deeper leagues as he is likely get decent minutes off the bench until Iverson returns. Bynum is not a recommended option. Avoid Kwame Brown.
One Week Boom: Richard Hamilton

Best Fantasy schedules
	Team	Schedule
1.	Suns	DEN, UTA, @POR, @UTA, @SAC
2.	Bulls	@WAS, DET, MIA, IND, @TOR
3.	Heat	MEM, @IND, @CHI, MIL
4.	Pistons	@CHI, LAL, @WAS, PHI
5.	Nuggets	@PHO, @NO, @DAL, GS

Golden State Warriors
Schedule: @SA, @DAL, @DEN
Injury Report: Andris Biedrins (ankle/out until April);Biedrins will not be back until at least Week 23 at the earliest.
Slam Dunk: Stephen Jackson
Tough Call: Beware of Don Nelson. He continues to try to nudge Jamal Crawford out of town this offseason, benching him twice this past week. Crawford responded by asking for the next two games off and this scenario is a nightmare for Fantasy owners down the stretch. Crawford has to be treated as a ticking time bomb and someone to avoid if at all possible. Monta Ellis is finally looking like he is back to 100 percent and doesn't seem to be subject to Nelson's whimsical rotations, although nobody is completely immune. Start him in all leagues again. Corey Maggette has played under 30 minutes in three of his last four games and has scored a combined 18 points in his last two games as a result. Fantasy owners should view him as no more than a No. 3 or 4 forward. With Biedrins out another week, Ronny Turiaf can stil be used as a stopgap No. 2 center in deeper leagues, though he is better saved for average-based play due to a three-game slate. Kelenna Azubuike is one of the younger players that Nelson is trying to give more playing time to and it has increased his production of late. He has scored at least 14 points in five straight games going into Sunday. Anthony Randolph is another one of the young players who is getting more minutes, but he is dealing with a groin injury and is not someone we recommend at this stage of the season. The same goes for Brandan Wright.
One Week Bust: Jamal Crawford, Corey Maggette

Houston Rockets
Schedule: @UTA, LAC
Injury Report: Tracy McGrady (knee/out for the season); Carl Landry (leg/out indefinitely); Landry was shot in the leg this past Tuesday and was expected to be out of the lineup for 1-2 weeks.
Slam Dunk: None.
Tough Call: The Rockets are one of just two teams this week to play only two games. That means even Yao Ming and Ron Artest are not locks to start in cumulative Fantasy leagues this week. Yao will likely offer about 40 points and 20 rebounds with 3-5 blocks and 4-5 assists. Artest will offer around 40 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and a couple of steals and blocks. Weigh your options. Luis Scola should be around 13 points and 10 boards in the two games. Obviously, those three players remain excellent starts in average-based play. Aaron Brooks can be used in larger average-based leagues this week.
One Week Bust: Ron Artest, Yao Ming, Luis Scola

Indiana Pacers
Schedule: MIA, @CHI, WAS
Injury Report: Mike Dunleavy (knee/out for the season); Marquis Daniels (wrist/day to day); Daniels is dealing with a lingering wrist injury and will be treated on a game-by-game basis.
Slam Dunk: Troy Murphy, Danny Granger
Tough Calls: T.J. Ford and Jarrett Jack got into a bit of a spat on the sideline this week, but it is not expected to mean any missed playing time for either player. Ford remains a quality No. 3 guard option while Jack is coming off a 31-point game and is a quality play as well in most standard formats. Avoid the banged up Daniels in a three-game week. Jeff Foster and Roy Hibbert remain low-end plays. Brandon Rush has benefited from the absence of Marquis Daniels and has some low-end sleeper appeal in deeper formats, but is a tentative option with Daniels possibly back any time.
One Week Boom: T.J. Ford, Jarrett Jack

Los Angeles Clippers
Schedule: @BOS, @NY, @SA, @HOU
Injury Report: Al Thornton (shoulder/day to day); Thornton was scratched from Sunday's game with a sore shoulder. He will be treated on a game-by-game basis and is questionable for Monday's game in Boston.
Slam Dunk: Zach Randolph, Baron Davis
Tough Call: Chris Kaman's return has cut into the production of Marcus Camby and right now, neither player should be viewed as anything more than a No. 2 center, even in a four-game week. Eric Gordon is averaging 17.2 points over his last five games and deserves to start in any format this week, even with three tough defensive matchups against Boston, San Antonio and Houston. Steve Novak is a sleeper option for anyone looking for a last-minute replacement option. Despite averaging just 22 minutes off the bench over his last five games, he is averaging 13.0 points during that span. Start Thornton at your own risk.
One Week Boom: Eric Gordon

Los Angeles Lakers
Schedule: @OKC, @DET, @NJ, @ATL
Injury Report: Andrew Bynum (knee/out until mid-April).
Slam Dunk: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom
Tough Call: Trevor Ariza is on a hot streak, averaging 16.6 points and 5.0 rebounds over his last five games. This is the type of production we were hoping to see out of him when Lamar Odom went from the bench to the starting lineup and left the sixth man role to Ariza. Better late than never. Ride his hot streak while it lasts, especially in a four-game slate that includes favorable matchups against the Thunder and Nets. Derek Fisher can be used as a low-end stopgap if needed, but he has not been particularly productive of late. Avoid using Jordan Farmar.
One Week Boom: Trevor Ariza

Memphis Grizzlies
Schedule: @MIA, @SAC, @POR
Injury Report: No significant injuries.
Slam Dunk: Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo
Tough Call: Marc Gasol has hit a bit of a rookie wall lately, averaging just 9.6 points and 6.4 rebounds over his last five games. Considering the slump and the three-game week, he should be viewed as a very low-end No. 2 center option. Mike Conley is averaging 13.4 points, 4.2 assists and 3.4 rebounds over that same span. Start him as no more than a No. 3 option. Hakim Warrick is heating up, averaging 14.4 points over his last five games, including a 20-point game Saturday against Boston. View him as a potential stopgap in leagues of 12-plus teams. Avoid Darko Milicic and Darrell Arthur.
One Week Bust: Marc Gasol

Miami Heat
Schedule: MEM, @IND, @CHI, MIL
Injury Report: None.
Slam Dunk: Dwyane Wade, Jermaine O'Neal
Tough Call: Michael Beasley is getting very erratic minutes off the bench, leading to very erratic production. Fantasy owners should view him as a No. 4 option right now. Mario Chalmers is averaging 13.0 points, 5.6 assists and 3.2 rebounds over his last five games. View Udonis Haslem as a decent No. 3 or 4 forward option or a solid No. 2 center -- especially in cumulative play. Jamario Moon is coming off an impressive 17-point performance Sunday afternoon, but we don't recommend using such a spotty producer at this critical juncture of the season. He had scored 12 points in his previous four games. Stay away from Daequan Cook as well.
One Week Boom: Udonis Haslem

Milwaukee Bucks
Schedule: @TOR, @ORL, @MIA
Injury Report: Michael Redd (knee/out for the season); Andrew Bogut (back/out until at least early April).
Slam Dunk: Richard Jefferson
Tough Call: When he isn't updating his Twitter account, Charlie Villanueva has been busy putting together some solid stat lines. He is averaging 20.8 points and 7.0 rebounds over his last five games and is turning into a must-start in any format. Ramon Sessions is producing at the level of a No. 4 guard and should be treated as such this week. Avoid using Luke Ridnour, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and Charlie Bell.
One Week Boom: Charlie Villanueva

Minnesota Timberwolves
Schedule: @ATL, @PHI, @CLE, NJ
Injury Report: Al Jefferson (knee/out for the season).
Slam Dunk: Kevin Love, Randy Foye
Tough Call: Ryan Gomes, Mike Miller and Sebastian Telfair are worth starting as No. 4 options this week, but should mainly just be viewed as stopgaps to be used in a pinch. Craig Smith is coming off back-to-back 19-point games with solid rebounding numbers and is someone to consider adding off the waiver as a possible fill in. He is available in 90 percent of leagues and is a solid last-minute option. Rodney Carney remains too spotty to trust outside of the deepest of leagues.
One Week Boom: Craig Smith

New Jersey Nets
Schedule: @CLE, LAL, @MIN
Injury Report: Devin Harris (shoulder/out indefinitely); There is still no timetable for Harris' return. He seems unlikely to return in Week 22.
Slam Dunk: Vince Carter, Brook Lopez
Tough Call: Harris is likely looking at just one game if he does play in Week 22 and is a player who should be reserved in any weekly format. Keyon Dooling is doing a solid job of filling in for him. While he won't get you Devin Harris numbers, He is averaging 15.8 and 6.5 assists over his last five contests. He can be viewed as a decent fill-in for any format. Chris Douglas-Roberts has had a couple of decent games this past week, but is too much of a wild card to rely on in a must-win situation. Avoid using Yi Jianlian.
One Week Boom: Keyon Dooling

New Orleans Hornets
Schedule: DEN, @NY, SA
Injury Report: Tyson Chandler (ankle/day to day); Peja Stojakovic (back/day to day); The Hornets do not appear to be in a rush to bring either player back and there appears to be a very good chance that both players could miss one or two more games.
Slam Dunk: Chris Paul, David West
Tough Call: Rasual Butler has scored in double figures in 13 straight games. View him as a decent No. 4 option in leagues of 12-plus teams. Right now, it would appear that both Chandler and Stojakovic are too risky to rely upon in a playoff Fantasy scenario. Hilton Armstrong could make a decent stopgap in deeper leagues, but the possibility of a Chandler return makes him a gamble. James Posey remains too unsteady to rely upon.
One Week Boom: Rasual Butler

New York Knicks
Schedule: ORL, LAC, NO, @CHA
Injury Report: David Lee (knee/day to day); Larry Hughes (toe/day to day); Lee missed his first game of the season Saturday and declared after the game that it would be his only missed game of the season. Hughes is only dealing with a jammed toe and should be available for Monday's game.
Slam Dunk: David Lee, Nate Robinson, Al Harrington
Tough Call: Wilson Chandler should start in any league for this four-game scoring period, even with three tough defensive matchups against the Magic, Hornets and Bobcats. Those same matchups, however, are enough to make slumping Chris Duhon a very undesirable start. Quentin Richardson is coming off a strong week, but remains very erratic. View him only as a low-end No. 4 replacement option. Chris Wilcox will likely return to being a low-end scorer with David Lee back in the lineup and he is not a recommended option.
One Week Boom: Wilson Chandler

Oklahoma City Thunder
Schedule: LAL, @TOR, @BOS
Injury Report: No significant injuries.
Slam Dunk: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Jeff Green
Tough Call: Nick Collison posted 10 or more rebounds in three of his last four games with two double-doubles in that span. He can be viewed as a No. 2 center in deeper average-based leagues in a pinch. Nenad Krstic is not a recommended play at the moment. Thabo Sefolosha's production dipped sharply, as expected, when Kevin Durant and Jeff Green returned. Ignore him once again.
One Week Boom: Nick Collison

Orlando Magic
Schedule: @NY, BOS, MIL
Injury Report: Jameer Nelson (shoulder/out for the season).
Slam Dunk: Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu
Tough Call: Rafer Alston is averaging 16.2 points, 3.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds over his last five games. Use him a No. 3 option in any average-based league, but he should be considered a No. 4 option in cumulative-scoring formats with the three-game slate. Courtney Lee has some sleeper appeal in deeper formats as a potential stopgap, coming off three games with at least 13 points.
One Week Boom: Rafer Alston

Philadelphia 76ers
Schedule: @POR, MIN, CHA, @DET
Injury Report: Elton Brand (shoulder/out for the season).
Slam Dunk: Andre Iguodala, Andre Miller
Tough Call: Samuel Dalembert had a 15-point, 23-rebound game this past week against Golden State, but that was more a result of going up against the team that allows the most points and rebounds in the league. Dalembert had just 11 points combined in three other games during the week. View him as no more than a fill-in No. 2 center option. Thaddeus Young is averaging 19.8 points and 6.0 rebounds over his last five games and is playing well enough to start in any format, especially in a four-game week. Lou Williams has scored at least 18 points in his last four games with a good amount of assists. He is an excellent addition off the waiver wire for the four-game week.
One Week Boom: Thaddeus Young

Phoenix Suns
Schedule: DEN, UTA, @POR, @UTA, @SAC
Injury Report: Amar'e Stoudemire (eye/out for the season); Leandro Barbosa (knee/out until late March); Barbosa is likely still another week away from returning as he has yet to return to practice.
Slam Dunk: Steve Nash, Shaquille O'Neal, Jason Richardson
Tough Call: The Suns are one of the two teams this week with five games. That makes fringe options like Matt Barnes and Grant Hill excellent stopgap options in any cumulative format. Matchups against the Nuggets, Jazz (twice) and Kings makes them excellent plays in average-based leagues as well. Looking for sleepers? Alando Tucker and Jared Dudley could be useful in a pinch.
One Week Boom: Matt Barnes, Grant Hill

Worst Fantasy schedules
	Team	Schedule
1.	Rockets	@UTA, LAC
2.	Kings	MEM, PHO
3.	Warriors	@SA, @DAL,@DEN
4.	76ers	@POR, MIN, CHA, @DET
5.	Timberwolves	@ATL, @PHI, @CLE, NJ

Portland Trail Blazers
Schedule: PHI, PHO, MEM
Injury Report: No significant injuries.
Slam Dunk: Brandon Roy
Tough Call: LaMarcus Aldridge is dealing with the effects of a concussion suffered this past week. He returned Saturday after missing only one game and was able to play 42 minutes, but he scored just eight points on 4-for-16 shooting. He may not be 100 percent, but is someone that should start in most leagues this week. The fact he played 42 mintues is promising even if he had an off shooting night. Steve Blake is riding a bit of a hot streak over his last four games and is worth starting as a No. 3 or 4 guard in any average-based league thanks to solid matchups against the Suns and Grizzlies. In cumulative leagues, view him only as a No. 4 option at best due to the three-game slate. With Nicolas Batum banged up, Travis Outlaw has entered the starting lineup and has seen his scoring increase. He is averaging 16.8 points over his last four games. He is a decent play in any average-based league and can be a No. 4 option in cumulative play. Greg Oden has played no more than 12 minuts in the three games since his return and is not a player we recommend at this critical juncture of the Fantasy season. Joel Przybilla is averaging 12.6 boards over his last five games and remains a good No. 2 Fantasy option at center even with Oden back. Avoid using Rudy Fernandez unless you are in a Rotisserie league and need to play catch up in three-point shooting.
One Week Boom: LaMarcus Aldridge, Steve Blake

Sacramento Kings
Schedule: MEM, PHO
Injury Report: Andres Nocioni (quadriceps/day to day); Rashad McCants (ankle/day to day); Bobby Jackson (cheek/day to day); Nocioni is dealing with an injury that he traces back all the way to the Olympics. There is no concrete timetable for his return. McCants twisted his ankle in a 30-point outburt on March 18 and is considered day to day. Jackson chose to forego surgery on a broken cheekbone until after the season and could return as soon as he is clered by doctors.
Slam Dunk: None.
Tough Call: The Kings are one of the two teams this week that play just two games. That makes all of them questionable plays in cumulative scoring formats, though the two matchups are very favorable for average-based play. As usual, weigh your options. Kevin Martin will likely be good for around 40-50 points, 8-10 rebound and 4-5 assists with few steals this week. Spencer Hawes is averaging 13.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists over his last five games. Expect around 25-30 points, 10-15 rebounds and 5-6 assists out of him this week. Jason Thompson is averaging 15.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists over his last five games. Expect around 25-30 points, 15-20 rebounds, 4-5 assists and a couple of blocks out of him. These are the only three options even worth considering in a cumulative league. In average-based leagues, Francisco Garcia and Beno Udrih are decent low-end plays due to the pair of favorable matchups against teams that allow over 100 points per game. Avoid the injured players in all formats.
One Week Bust: Kevin Martin, Spencer Hawes, Jason Thompson

San Antonio Spurs
Schedule: GS, @ATL, LAC, @NO
Injury Report: Manu Ginobili (ankle/day to day); Gimobili has been bothering coach Gregg Popovic about getting back into the lineup, but the team is trying to keep him fresh for a playoff run. He has returned to practice and could return at some point in Week 22.
Slam Dunk: Tim Duncan, Tony Parker
Tough Call: Ginobili is too risky to rely upon in a must-win playoff scenario. He could return at some point in the four-game slate, but there are no guarantees as of yet and he has been out since mid-February. He will likely be limited upon his return. Roger Mason Jr. and Matt Bonner remain very low-end stopgap measures. Drew Gooden does not appear to be ready to contribute and should be reserved. Michael Finley should be avoided with the possibility of Ginobili returning at some point to take his minutes.
One Week Bust: Manu Ginobili

Toronto Raptors
Schedule: MIL, OKC, CHI
Injury Report: Andrea Bargnani (Achilles'/day to day); Bargnani was a late scratch Sunday against the Clippers with a sore left heel. He is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.
Slam Dunk: Chris Bosh, Jose Calderon
Tough Call: Bargnani is a very risky play for the upcoming scoring period. It helps that the Raptors do not play again until Wednesday, but it does not help that the team plays just three games this week. Start him at your own risk. Jake Voskuhl replaced him Sunday, but was not very productive and is not a recommended fill in for any format. Shawn Marion is avaeraging 11.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last five games. He should be treated as no more than a No. 3 or 4 option at the moment and can be reserved in cumulative formats if there are better alternatives available. He is no longer a must-start type player. Avoid using Anthony Parker as a stopgap this week in cumulative leagues due to the three-game slate.
One Week Bust: Shawn Marion

Utah Jazz
Schedule: HOU, PHO, PHO
Injury Report: Mehmet Okur (eye/day to day); Okur was poked in the eye in Friday's game, but he is expected to play Tuesday against Houston.
Slam Dunk: Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur
Tough Call: Paul Millsap is averaging 11.4 points and 7.4 rebounds over his last five games view him as a decent No. 2 center in any average-based league, but beware of the fact the Jazz play just three games in cumulative formats. Andrei Kirilenko is still stuck in a bit of a rut and is not a recommended play. Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver are stopgap options for deeper average-based formats this week only.
One Week Bust: Andrei Kirilenko

Washington Wizards
Schedule: CHI, CHA, DET, @IND
Injury Report: Caron Butler (hamstring/day to day); Gilbert Arenas (knee/out indefinitely); Butler is likely to be a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Bulls. He has missed the last five games. Arenas is still determining whether or not to play at all this season.
Slam Dunk: Antawn Jamison
Tough Call: The good news with Butler is that the Wizards play Monday, so his status could be determined before lineup deadlines are due. He has been day to day for over a week now and Fanatsy owners have to wonder if the Wizards may just shut him down for the rest of the season with nothing left to play for. Be prepared with alternatives and only activate him if you have some sort of guarantee out of Wizards camp that he will play. Andray Blatche, JaVale McGee and Darius Songaila are very similar options this week that can be used as low-end stopgaps in cumulative formats due to the four-game scoring period. They can even be used in deeper average-based leagues in a pinch. Nick Young is riding a scoring hot streak and can be used as a double-digit scoring option that can offer around 15 points per game, though he will do little else. Mike James is not a recommended option.
One Week Boom: Andray Blatche, JaVale McGee, Darius Songaila

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