Though it's not something I'm particularly proud of, I feel that I have to call 'em like I see 'em, so this week's Charity Stripe will re-feature two player's I've already written about in the past.  As you shall see, there are good reasons for them to reappear, and if you were idiotic enough to ignore my advice in their first appearance, heaven forbid you ignore me again. 

On the opposite side of the ledger, I found a trio of players who look to only depress owners who keep them on their fantasy rosters going forward.

As always, send me questions at danoff.charles@gmail.com, and I promise, if you do I will print your query and my answer in the next even sexier edition of The Charity Stripe. 

Joel Przybilla

Anchoring the middle for a surprisingly good Trailblazers team that won't be quite good enough to make the playoffs, Joel has been on fire from the field lately, making over 66% of his shots from the field over the past five games. 

His primary reputation is as a shot blocker, not an offensive weapon, and he's been doing that too, swatting away 1.4 per game over the same period.  Complementing those already impressive numbers with 11.2 rebounds, it's a wonder Joel isn't picked up in more fantasy leagues. 

I recommend Joel again, one to say I was wrong, his hot shooting did continue, and because he's rebounding at an even better rate than before. 

If you're looking for a quick shot in the arm of blocks or rebounds down the stretch, Przybilla is just the drug to give you your fix. 

Jarvis Crittenton

I don't really like to repeat impressive players, but the situation has drastically changed for Jarvis and it's basically like a different recommendation, considering his new surroundings.

Following the atrocious Pau Gasol trade it took a little while for Crittenton to find a niche with the Grizzlies, but he finally has over the past five games.  Getting regular burn for the first time in his professional career, he has played as if he belongs, averaging 11 PPG, 2.2 RPG and 1.8 APG in just 21.8 MPG.

Given the fact Memphis is going nowhere except the bottom of the NBA standings, he figures to be on the floor a lot more until season's end and his numbers will only go up.  The Grizzlies either need to figure out a role for him in their roster going forward or up his trade value to cash in this off-season.

Either way, it adds up to a solid late season pickup to help you win your league's championship. 

Matt Carroll

Since stepping into the starting lineup on March 2nd, Carroll has been on fire for the Bobcats, helping them to six straight wins, their longest such streak of the season. 

He's been averaging 2 SPG and 17.2 PPG while making over 57% of his threes in March.  Perhaps even more impressive, given he's a guard, have been his 6 RPG.  With Gerald Wallace due to return soon from his brutal concussion, somebody's minutes in the Charlotte rotation are going to get squeezed. 

I'd be willing to bet my entire Charity Stripe fan base of ten trillion disciples that Carroll won't be the one spending any extra time on the pine. 

3 to Digress

Juan Carlos Navarro

Maybe it's because he's depressed following the departure of his friend and fellow Spaniard Pau Gasol, but whatever the reason, there's been a strong odor coming out of Memphis lately, and it isn't barbeque.

Navarro's been stinking up the joint in March, shooting 32.3% from the field and an even worse 17.6% from distance.  It's a far cry from the 10.6 PPG he averaged making 45% of his shots back in November.  Long term Navarro seems to have proven he can be an NBA player, but for right now it's time to get him off your roster before your whole squad starts smelling like rotten Tilapia. 

Corey Maggette

Corey may have been averaging 22.8 PPG over his last five starts, but he's been doing it laying enough bricks to build an entire planned housing community.

He's been making just 37% of his field goals and only 32% of his three pointers.  He's only scoring so often because of all the minutes he's been logging.  On a Clippers team headed back to the lottery, and missing Elton Brand, Shaun Livingston and now Sam Cassell things don't figure to get much easier for the team's primary scoring option.

He should still have some solid trade value for silly owners who don't read the Charity Stripe, though.  See if you can move him for something you need, because Corey will hurt whoever owns him a lot more than he'll help. 

Sam Cassell

I just don't see Cassell doing anything fantasy worthy down the stretch for the Celtics.  I don't have any numbers to back me up here, although his five-minute, four foul Boston debut was pretty pathetic.  Cassell should get some minutes, as Boston needs to bring him into the fold heading into the postseason.  Nevertheless I have a hunch he won't be worth much to fantasy owners.  If he's on your roster, sell him to an opposing owner citing that the only year he made the All-Star team was playing with Kevin Garnett.