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A few NBA Rookies to Watch 2014!

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Fantasy basketball doesn’t always come down to who has the best talent. It sometimes comes down to who has the opportunity. For rookies, it can be hard to break into the rotation, especially if the team has plenty of depth. For those on teams that are lacking talent, opportunity is everything. Rookies can step in immediately and get plenty of playing time. Plenty of playing time can translate to more shots, points, rebounds, assists and the chance to fill up the entire stat sheet. Here are five rookies who can make an impact on your fantasy basketball team starting on day one:

1.  Jabari Parker

The second overall pick in the draft was widely regarded as the most NBA-ready prospect. In his freshman season at Duke University, he received All-American honors and was a double-double machine. He showcased one of the best inside-outside games in recent memory and was a matchup nightmare on the wing. The six-foot-eight forward is on the Milwaukee Bucks and will instantly become their go-to scorer meaning there is plenty of opportunity. He will be a great source of points and rebounds and while he needs massive improvement on the defensive end, his offensive game is more than NBA-ready.

2.  Julius Randle

Randle will immediately play big minutes for the Los Angeles Lakers whose cupboard is pretty bare. Besides Kobe Bryant, they don’t have many options and Randle is a good scorer underneath. He has an NBA-ready body and can handle himself in the paint. He should be the second rookie off your draft board as he will provide you with a lift in the scoring and rebounding department.

3.  Andrew Wiggins

Wiggins has the most potential of this rookie class and that’s why Cleveland took him first overall. However, he was traded in the Kevin Love deal and will begin his career for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He will get plenty of opportunities with the T’Wolves. Wiggins is not the most polished prospect but has exceptional athleticism and is a very good defender. For a shooting guard, his six-foot-eight frame should grab plenty of rebounds and add some steals and blocks. If he can improve his shooting, in years to come he could become the total package in fantasy basketball.

4.  Doug McDermott

McDermott was the best player in college basketball last season. The four-year starter for Creighton University was a superb scorer, getting baskets in a variety of ways. He isn’t a great athlete though so scouts wondered if he would translate to the NBA game. He won’t be a star in this league, but he is one of the best shooters in the game. He is also on the Chicago Bulls and will be relied upon to knock down his fair share of three-pointers, giving him plenty of fantasy value.

5.  P.J. Hairston

Hairston had a whirlwind of a season last year. He was kicked off the University of North Carolina basketball team following offseason issues and left school to play in the D-League. He was dominant in the D-League and used his NBA-ready body to score. And he scored a lot. He has unlimited range and can get to the basket. On the Charlotte Hornets, he should play quite a bit and be relied on to carry the second unit. He can fill up the scoreboard in a hurry so if you need points and three-pointers, he’s a good bet to provide that.

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