There has been a ton of inconsistency so far in the fantasy basketball world, but this column has your answers to who will quit pretending and make it happen, and who will fade into obscurity. There are still quite a few players that can qualify as sleepers, and you would do yourself a favor by picking them up off of waivers. However, none of that is any good to you unless you know when your guys are playing, so take a look at which teams play more frequently for the week of November 17.

Three Games: Bobcats, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Pistons, Warriors, Pacers, Grizzlies, Heat, T’Wolves, Nets, Hornets, Knicks, Magic, 76ers, Suns, and Spurs

Four Games: Hawks, Celtics, Bulls, Nuggets, Rockets, Clippers, Lakers, Bucks, Thunder, Blazers, Kings, Raptors, Jazz, and Wizards

Start’em

Thaddeus Young, G/F, Philadelphia 76ers

Young has been a tad inconsistent the past couple of games, but his season line of 14 points and 5 boards per game is promising. His recent outburst of 25 points and 10 rebounds against the Pacers suggest he’s coming along just fine, and if he continues averaging 32 minutes per game as he has, there’s no reason not to plug him into your line-up.

Devin Harris, G, New Jersey Nets

If you were unsure if Harris was ready to go after his ankle injury, be sure. He dropped 30 points, 8 assists, and 6 boards on the Hawks, bringing him to just under 19 points and 5 assists on the season. Harris isn’t unknown, but he isn’t quite a household name, just yet. If you don’t have him, he can probably be had for a couple lesser players, and it could pay off for you huge in the end. Harris has 20 points and 6 assists written all over him, and is going to be a huge piece of the puzzle that will undoubtedly be the Nets journey to the post-season.

Marc Gasol, C, Memphis Grizzlies

Gasol was one of my sleeper picks to start the year, and then he dropped off a bit before he came roaring back in the past week. He’s posted three straight games with over 15 points, and is averaging 12 points and just under 8 rebounds on the season. He’s the starting center in Memphis over Darko Milicic, and should continue to improve as one of the focal points of a young squad.

Shaquille O’Neil, C, Phoenix Suns

Sure, he’s won titles, an MVP award, and hearts all over the globe, but who would really think of starting O’Neil at this stage of his career? Well, when he’s averaging 27 minutes per game, even at age 36, it’s hard to ignore his production. O’Neil is putting up just under 15 points and 9 boards per game, including two 29 point efforts in his last four games. Until he proves his strong performances were flukes, he should be in your line-up.

Brad Miller, C, Sacramento Kings

Back from an early season absence, Miller has been quietly dominating the paint for the Kings, on his way to sold averages of 13 points and 10 rebounds per game. In his first five games, he’s logged 37 minutes per game, including over 40 in two straight, as well as reaching a double-double in four of those five games. Believe it or not, Miller may be poised for a big year.

Sit’em

Shawn Marion, F, Miami Heat

While it’s clear that Dwayne Wade is the man in Miami, no one could have season such a drastic drop in fantasy results coming. Marion is still a double-double waiting to happen, but he has under-performed in dramatic fashion. He hasn’t topped 14 points yet this season, is only shooting 30% on three’s, and has only seven total assists on the season. Marion has the potential of an All-Star, and then some, but currently is just not producing.

Tyson Chandler, C, New Orleans Hornets

Chandler has dropped his play since last season, averaging almost four less points per game, as well as two less rebounds per game. While it’s likely this is just a slow start to the season, I would suggest waiting until Chandler becomes more a part of the Hornets’ offense again, rather than sit through his paltry scoring. He has only scored in double digits twice this season, but still registered at least seven rebounds in every game he has played. Sit Chandler until Chris Paul starts finding him some more in the offense.

Linas Kleiza, G/F, Denver Nuggets

Kleiza seemed to be making progress last season, but has clearly been passed up by J.R. Smith as a scoring option off the bench, and even with the trade of Allen Iverson, is still not a reliable fantasy option. He’s only cracked 30 minutes in a game once this season, and has also reached double figures in points only three times out of nine games.

Rajon Rondo, G, Boston Celtics

Rondo was a huge part of Boston’s run to the title last season, but you’d never know it be looking at this year’s stats, or last year’s, for that matter. He’s dropped his points by two per game, and hasn’t hit a three pointer all season. Even while averaging 30 minutes a game, Rondo has only reached double figures in scoring 4 of 10 games. He’s been distributing the ball well, but hasn’t done enough to warrant a starting spot.

Rodney Stuckey, G, Detroit Pistons

Despite the departure of Chauncey Billups, Stuckey hasn’t made the impact management thought he would. While he’ll undoubtedly have a larger role in the future, Stuckey simply isn’t producing on a fantasy level. Stuckey has only scored in double figures twice this season, and simply needs to do a lot more to deserve a spit in your line-up.

Sleepers

Adam Morrison, G/F, Charlotte Bobcats

While many had him written off even before last season’s knee injury, I still have hope for the once dominant Gonzaga scoring machine. Morrson offers little else besides instant offense, but has reached at least 15 points in two consecutive games, while logging at least 24 minutes in both outings. He can be a bit streaky, but if he continues to get the minutes, he’s definitely a guy to watch.

Greg Oden, C, Portland Trailblazers

It’s difficult for a number one overall pick to be a sleeper, but after a year away from basketball and an injury plagued start to his second season, Oden fits the mold. He hadn’t done much until Friday, but his 11 points and 10 rebounds against the Hornets showed the league the kid could play. The 24 minutes on Friday were the most he’s seen in his short career, and after moderate success, that kind of action shouldn’t stop now. I’d wait on starting him right now, but if Oden is available, snatch him up.

Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, F, Milwaukee Bucks

Mbah a Moute began getting his start in Milwaukee because he’s active on defense, but has clearly developed a knack for scoring, as well. He has reached double figures in five of his last seven games, including a 19- point and 17 rebound effort against the Grizzlies. He’s registered over 30 minutes a game in six of his last seven games, and should continue to improve in all categories with that kind of time on the court. Mbah a Moute isn’t fully reliable yet, but is a quality fill-in, and is definitely worthy of a roster spot.

Ramon Sessions, G, Milwaukee Bucks

Sessions is probably benefiting from the absence of Michael Redd a bit, but is likely to keep getting minutes as he helps Luke Ridnour shoulder the load at the point. Sessions is averaging over 30 minutes per game on the season, as well as 16 points and 5 assists. Sessions could eventually overtake Ridnour, which is a good reason to monitor him, but is already playing well enough to be placed in your line-up when you’re in need of a stable guard.

Russell Westbrook, G, Oklahoma City Thunder

Westbrook is already a solid contributor for the Thunder, but by no means a household name. However, if his recent play is any indication, he could be poised for big things, and the benefits could come early. He’s been a tad inconsistent, but has reached double figures in scoring in sic of nine games, bringing him to averages of 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists on the season. Westbrook may be an average fantasy play right now, but with a little time, could be laying down 15 points and 6 assists on a nightly basis.

Rookies

There’s no real news when it comes to this year’s rookies. The top three guys (Rose, Beasley, and Mayo) continue to dominate, while Kevin Love is holding his own, while getting quality minutes in Minnesota. Joe Alexander and Eric Gordan remain guys to keep an eye on, as they’re only an injury away from being heavily depended on. Mbah a Moute and Gasol, as already mentioned, have also been solid, and belong on a team in all fantasy leagues. This is one of the better groups of rookies in recent memory, and you should consider yourself a drafting guru if you nabbed one of them or more in the middle rounds.