Mario Chalmers worth owning, even off the bench

Heat guard Mario Chalmers was fantastic in Dwyane Wade's absence, and disappeared with Wade back in the fold Sunday. Should Fantasy owners be panicking about his value moving forward?

Chalmers moved back to the bench and played just 24 minutes in a 3-point showing Sunday against the Knicks, though it seems fair to say his limited minutes were the result of foul trouble more than anything. Chalmers still averaged 12.0 points and 4.1 assists per game in the first nine games of the season off the bench, which should make him a solid Fantasy option moving forward.

Chalmers also averaged 18.5 points and 5.8 assists per game in his six starts, and should be the primary beneficiary of Wade's injury woes. He is more of a Fantasy reserve off the bench, but Chalmers' upside as a Wade handcuff makes him a must-own player for the long-haul.