FNBA: Free Agents Producing Little Enthusiasm

I've traditionally been in leagues with 12 teams and 14 player rosters (where the top 168 are off the board). With that said, here are some players to keep an eye on. If you're in a league with a transaction cap (ours is 35 for the 66 game season), you will not want to make an immediate investment in these players -- it's better to watch for 2-3 games and then make a decision.

Andris Biedrins (21% owned in Yahoo): I can't believe I'm saying this. Keep in mind that Biedrins only averaged 5.0 ppg, 7.2 rebounds and 0.9 blocks a year ago. Chances are that the Warriors will play small and he won't see the court for more than 24 minutes a game. Still, Biedrins produced 10 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks on opening night, albeit in only 20 minutes of action. The odds are against him being this efficient on a regular basis. Biedrins has only averaged over 30 minutes per game once -- his stellar 2008-2009 campaign when he averaged 11.9 ppg, 11.2 rpg and 1.6 blocks. Don't count on it happening again.

Brandon Rush (5% owned in Yahoo): Another Warrior but one with the chance to log more playing time and contribute in every category but assists. His playing time would receive a significant boost with any injury to Stephen Curry (Ellis shifting to the 1, Rush playing the 2), Monta Ellis or Dorell Wright. As it stands, he played 28 minutes on opening night and was very productive (12 points, two 3s, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks). I'd still temper expectations a bit while those three are healthy and expect a line closer to what Reggie Williams produced a year ago (9.2 ppg, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 3s in 20 minutes). Some managers can consider him as a 14th man, banking on an ankle injury for Curry. Rush has demonstrated ability as a shot blocker in his short career (0.6 bpg in 27 minutes) and as any Derrick Rose owner can tell you, blocks from your guards always come in handy. The downside is that Rush is not much of a passer (1.1 apg) and not a very good shooter (.423/.702).

Udonis Haslem (30% owned in Yahoo):  We know what Haslem can do and his 10.0 ppg, 8.1 rpg career averages are certainly attainable. Haslem had 9 points and 14 rebounds in 32 minutes of action but the fact remains that he is not much of a passer (1.1 apg) or shot blocker (0.3 bpg). At best he's a double-double with nothing else to offer. Unless you're desperate for rebounds, move along ...

DaJuan Blair (54% owned in Yahoo):  He produced a #113 rank last season in only 21 minutes of action so one wonders what he could do with 30 minutes per game. Assuming the same per minute rate of production, Blair would leap to 11.6 ppg and 9.8 rpg (from 8.3 ppg, 7.0 rpg a year ago). While Blair is the starter (for now) at center, it still seems like an optimistic projection. Keep a close eye on Blair's minutes in the early going.

Shannon Brown (50% owned in Yahoo): You've likely read a lot about Brown in the preseason and I have nothing new to add. Dudley is the starter for now, Brown is coming off the bench. If that somehow changes, Brown could be an excellent source of 3s and steals.

Carl Landry (26% owned in Yahoo): Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman seem like the big dogs in this offense and I can't see Landry as anything more than a third option. He only averaged 8.8 shot attempts for New Orleans last year (26 mpg) and I can't see more than 10-11 this year. He strikes me as a 14 ppg, 5 rpg player, one who will perpetually be dropped and picked up throughout the season.