Fantasy Basketball: Top Performers from January 26, 2014

Jan 26, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks over Orlando Magic power forward Glen Davis (11) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Magic 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Jan 26, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Phoenix Suns power forward Markieff Morris (left) and shooting guard Dionte Christmas celebrate in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Morris was one of my best pickups for the coming week and displayed his potential in the Suns win yesterday in Cleveland. He finished with 15 rebounds to go with his 27 points, and he’s now averaging just under 20 points per game over his last five games while also adding 7.6 rebounds. With the Suns taking on the Sixers, Bucks, Pacers, and Bobcats this week, Morris is a great addition if you need a forward who can bring points and rebounds to your team for the week.

Pau Gasol-Los Angeles Lakers

Gasol had a double-double in the Lakers loss at Madison Square Garden. He shot 8-15 scoring 20 points while adding 13 boards and four assists.

Brandon Bass-Boston Celtics

Jan 26, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Paul Pierce (right) defends Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass (30) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

The sleeper line of the day for Sunday comes from another Boston big in the revolving door that is Brad Stevens frontcourt. Bass got the start yesterday and was solid against the Nets scoring 17 points to go with eight rebounds, a steal, and an assist. Whenever Bass gets minutes, he produces solid big-man numbers. He won’t hurt your percentages (6-6 yesterday from the field), and gets boards, blocks, and points at a contributing level. If you need a boost in you frontcourt and the top ten waiver wire options are unavailable, Bass is worth a look in the over 80% of leagues where he’s available.

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