Pau Gasol, C, Memphis
Prior to the season we told you Gasol would be the No. 2 Fantasy center this year behind Orlando's Dwight Howard. Following a slow start, Gasol is finally living up to the hype. Over the past 14 days Gasol is averaging 23.4 points and 11.4 rebounds, a span of eight games. He has also recorded four double-doubles in his past five outings. If this type of production continues, Gasol will finish as one of the most dominant centers in the league.
Dwyane Wade, G, Miami
Wade put many Fantasy owners at ease when he recently said he has no plans to shut it down this season -- at least any time soon. With the Heat last in the Eastern Conference and with Wade still not 100 percent following offseason knee and shoulder surgeries, there was some talk about the guard taking time off this year to be at full strength next season. But Wade said, "To say shut it down right now is a joke." That means Fantasy owners can count on Wade, who is averaging 24.1 points, 6.8 assists and 4.1 rebounds, to finish out the year strong, as evident by his 42 point performance on MLK night against the Eastern Champs Cavs.
Nate Robinson, G, New York
With Stephon Marbury (ankle) possibly shutting it down for the season, Robinson could see a tremendous boost in value. And he's playing well recently with Marbury in and out of the lineup. Through eight games in January, Robinson is averaging 16.5 points and 3.9 assists in 30.5 minutes per game. He has scored in double figures in 12 of his past 13 games. He is worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy guard at this time, and you might consider trading Robinson to any Marbury owners if his season is over.
Andrew Bogut, C, Milwaukee
Bogut's play has been inconsistent at times this season, but he's playing well recently. Through the first five games in January, Bogut is averaging 15.6 points and 9.4 rebounds with two double-doubles. Part of his boost in production is Bucks guard Michael Redd (thigh) has missed four of those games. You should definitely be starting Bogut in all Fantasy leagues, but it might be a good idea to try and trade Bogut now while he's hot. Once Redd returns, Bogut's production could tapper off.
Emeka Okafor, C, Charlotte
His season averages (12.7 points, 10.2 rebounds) are down below career lows. He's in a slump right now, so hopefully he will snap out of it. He's also losing time and production to newly acquired center Nazr Mohammed, and when the Bobcats made the trade to get Mohammed is when Okafor's slump started.
Vince Carter, G, New Jersey
Carter's scoring (21.1) and rebounding (5.2) is already down from last season, when he averaged 25.2 points and 6.0 rebounds. Now he's in a funk, at least for Carter, he will likely come around in the second half as he is known to do, and start scoring at a higher rate, but right now his value has taken a hit with his recent play.
Ray Allen, G, Boston
Allen is already having his worst season since 1998, when he averaged 17.1 points with Milwaukee. He is at 17.6 points now and is struggling recently while dealing with a pinched nerve in his neck. We knew Allen's point production would decrease with the move to Boston, but hopefully he can rebound from his recent slump and finish the season strong.
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