Sometimes it can be difficult finding a diamond in the rough. Here are some potential gems to keep your eye out for later in your draft.
Centers:
- Andrew Bogut - He's looking healthy and should improve.
- LaMarcus Aldridge - With Greg Oden out for the season, Aldridge will have a chance to shine.
- Nenad Krstic - He's healthy again.
- Darko Milicic - Great things are expected of him this year. At the very least, he should be good for blocks.
- Chris Kaman - With Elton Brand out for a long stretch, expect bigger contributions from Kaman.
- Kendrick Perkins - He's in great shape and motivated to play with the big three.
- Robert Swift - He's healthy again and gained 40lbs of muscle.
- Nene Hilario - Healthy again and should get more minutes this season.
- Andris Biedrins - Had a great season last year.
- Joel Przybilla - Might be worth a look with Oden out.
- Darko Milicic - Memphis' athletic look might better suit him.
- Andrew Bynum - Has apparently undergone rigorous workouts this offseason.
- Jamaal Magloire - Should be motivated playing with Jason Kidd.
- Jorge Garbajosa - Had a solid rookie season and should be healthy again.
Power Forwards:
- Channing Frye - With Oden out for the season, Frye could slip into the starting PF spot.
- Chris Wilcox - The Sonics will look more for his veteran leadership
- Nick Collison - Ditto for Collison
- Kenyon Martin - Some think he'll finally have a healthy season
- Luis Scola - Might be worth a gamble. Either he or Jackie Butler will be starting in Houston.
- Tim Thomas - Will be stepping in for Brand.
- David Lee - Even though he's playing behind Zach Randolph, they'll still need his defense eventually.
- Andrea Bargnani - Finished strong last season before getting hurt.
- Tyrus Thomas - If he can ever get consistent, expect big blocks from this kid.
- Antonio McDyess - Should get more minutes with Chris Webber gone.
- Drew Gooden - Some boards and points don't hurt.
- Sean May - Looks to be healthy again.
- Al Horford - Some think he's ready to contribute right away.
- Troy Murphy - Hoping to bounce back from a disappointing season last year.
- Andres Nocioni - Still should get the starting nod as the Bulls PF.
- Marvin Williams - Could produce if he could ever find a niche on the Hawks.
Small Forwards:
- Shane Battier - He still falls in a lot of leagues, but is extremly reliable in terms of solid fantasy production.
- Andrei Kirilenko - Given his situation, he's definitely a gamble. But, if he does play for some team, he could prove to be a great late-round steal.
- Ricky Davis - Will probably get traded from Minnesota, but would be a great fantasy contributer there.
- Corey Brewer - Should be able to contribute right away as a rookie.
- Rudy Gay - Still inconsistent, but could capitalize with two new point guards on the roster.
- Peja Stojakovic - Still not 100%, but some hold onto the dream that he'll re-emerge as the player he once was.
- Grant Hill - His style should fit in well with the rest of the Suns.
- Luke Walton - Had a decent season last year.
- Al Thornton - Had a great summer league.
- Jason Kapono - His sharp-shooting should fit well with the Raptors' style.
- Quentin Richardson - Sooner or later, the Knicks will need his sharp-shooting.
- Kyle Korver - Always great for threes.
- Mike Dunleavy - Decent player on a bad team.
- Danny Granger - Should continue to improve.
Scoring Guards:
- Wally Szczerbiak - If he can stay healthy, he'll be one of the primary scorers.
- J.R. Smith - Gets a lot of open threes with Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson on the roster.
- Tarence Kinsey - Finished strong last season in Memphis.
- Cuttino Mobley - Will have to step things up with Brand out.
- Morris Peterson - Should start in New Orleans.
- Jamal Crawford - Looks like he's healthy again.
- Larry Hughes - Inconsistent and has health concerns, but not a bad late-round pick.
Point Guards:
- Luke Ridnour - Will have to step things up with Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis gone.
- Earl Watson - Ditto for Watson.
- Steve Blake - He'll battle with Jarrett Jack for the starting point guard spot.
- Jarrett Jack - See "Steve Blake".
- Chucky Atkins - Will take over Steve Blake's role in Denver.
- Randy Foye - Could have a breakout season.
- Devin Harris - Should get more minutes at the starting point guard spot.
- Mike Conley - He's a rookie and therefor a gamble, but he's an amazing passer with plenty of players to pass to.
- Derek Fisher - He's back in familiar territory with the Lakers and should be good for some threes.
- Sam Cassell - He's old, but he will have to step things up with Brand out.
- Brevin Knight - Knight should be good for steals and assists per usual.
- Monta Ellis - He may not get much time at the starting two guard, but he had a great season last year and if Baron Davis ever goes down he's the man.
- T.J. Ford - A capable point who sometimes slips through the cracks.
- Rajon Rondo - He is in prime position to have a great fantasy season. Steals and assists are in his future.
- Stephon Marbury - Not the player he once was, but might be worth a gamble if you think he can turn his career around.
- Daniel Gibson - After a great finals appearance, some think he's ready to have a breakout season.
- Jamaal Tinsley - Still is worth picking up if you need a point guard late.
- Acie Law - Eventually, most believe he'll take over the starting point guard spot.
- Jameer Nelson - Still contributes decent numbers here and there.




