Player Notes

Mayo averaged 15.3 points, 4.4 assists and 4.5 rebounds in his first season with the Mavericks.
Recommendation: After spending the past two seasons with the Grizzlies as the team's sixth man, Mayo signed with the Mavericks this offseason and started all 82 games. He got off to a very hot start, averaging 20.9 points per game in the month of November and making two or more 3-pointers in 12 of his first 13 games. However, his numbers curtailed as the season progressed and the return of Dirk Nowitzki reduced his shot attempts. Mayo recently announced he would exercise his player option and become a free agent this offseason. While both he and the Mavericks are believed to be interested in a long-term deal, the team's financial situation is murky at this point. Mayo will undoubtedly draw interest from a number of teams - potentially Minnesota, Phoenix or Milwaukee - looking for a shooting guard.

Bazemore appeared in 61 games but averaged just 4.4 minutes per game as a rookie in 2012-13.
Recommendation: The former Old Dominion standout rarely saw meaningful minutes for the Warriors this season but could often be seen as the de facto cheerleading captain at the end of Golden State's animated bench. He averaged 2.0 points on 37.1 percent shooting and - though he signed a two-year deal - his contract is non-guaranteed for next season. The Warriors will likely keep him around, but a strong summer league and pre-season showing could go a long way toward solidifying his spot as a reserve combo guard.

Korver continued to show he's one of the top 3-point marksmen in the league, as he shot an NBA-best 45.7 percent from beyond the arc in 2012-13.
Recommendation: While Korver knows his role as a shooter, he turned in perhaps his best overall season, averaging 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists to go along with 10.9 points per game. He started a career-high 60 contests and, while still a poor defender and prone to fouling, compensated with his unbelievably efficient shooting. Korver set an NBA record this season by making at least one 3-pointer in a ridiculous 77 consecutive games. His contract expires this offseason and he should receive plenty of interest around the league. Atlanta is sure to want him back but could opt to save some cash and instead go with second-year man John Jenkins as their primary perimeter shooter.

Jenkins averaged 6.1 points on 44.6 percent shooting in his first NBA season.
Recommendation: Jenkins, the 23rd overall selection in the 2012 draft, was brought in primarily for his shooting prowess. In college, he led the SEC in scoring twice and shot nearly 44 percent from beyond the arc in his career. He appeared in 61 games for the Hawks and saw his playing time increase following a season-ending ACL injury to the newly-acquired Lou Williams in January. However, with established marksman Kyle Korver already on the roster, Jenkins was never able to emerge as the primary shooter. He played well in a short, mid-season D-League stint (51 points in two games) and will likely be a member of the team's summer league squad this offseason. As per his rookie deal, Jenkins is under contract for next season and the Hawks hold club options for 2014-15 and 2015-16. The team's roster could look very different next season but expect Jenkins to once again contribu! te as a shooter off the bench.

Teague averaged 14.6 points and 7.2 assists per game on 45.1 percent shooting in 2012-13.
Recommendation: It's hard to believe Teague has already been in the league for four years, but the former Wake Forest star made major strides this season - his second as the team's starting point guard. Teague's free-throw shooting improved dramatically (75.7 percent last season to 88.1 percent this season) and though it's still a work in progress, his 3-point percentage (35.9) improved as well. Teague is a restricted free agent this offseason and, like many of the current Hawks, will likely have to wait until later in the summer to learn his fate, as the team is expected to pursue both Dwight Howard and Chris Paul. Should the team acquire Paul, Teague would have to sign elsewhere - but if not, expect the Hawks to match any reasonable offers he receives.

Walker improved in nearly every statistical category this season, finishing with averages of 17.7 points, 5.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game on 42.3 percent shooting.
Recommendation: Walker was one of the few bright spots for an otherwise lowly Bobcats squad that finished with the league's second-worst record. After shooting 36.6 percent last season, Walker improved his shot selection and was able to get to the free-throw line at a higher rate (3.2 attempts per game in 2011-12; 4.5 in 2012-13). He still struggles with outside shooting (32.2 percent) and careless turnovers, but if Walker can continue to improve, the Bobcats may have finally found a solution to their revolving door at the point guard position.

Stevenson averaged 5.1 points and 2.2 rebounds in 20.7 minutes per game in 2012-13.
Recommendation: Suiting up for his sixth NBA team (fourth in the last four seasons), Stevenson appeared in 56 games (starting 31) but was hampered by chronic knee and back issues for much of the season and often did not suit up for the second game of back-to-backs. He's clearly deteriorated offensively over the past few years, as he's shot under 40 percent from the field in each season since 2007-08. Stevenson signed a three-year deal with the Hawks last offseason, but the team is likely waive him this summer to clear cap room, as his contract is non-guaranteed.

Mack appeared in 31 NBA games in 2012-13, spending time with the Wizards, 76ers and Hawks.
Recommendation: Mack, who played last season for the Wizards, was cut by the team at the end of the preseason and subsequently spent the next two months in the D-League. He was re-signed by the Wizards in December and started a couple games in the absence of John Wall and A.J. Price. The Wizards released Mack on Jan. 7, one day before his contract would have become guaranteed. He then signed a pair of 10-day deals with the 76ers before eventually landing with the Hawks in early March, where he would remain for the rest of the season. The former Butler star was not overly effective, but his shooting percentages (46.0 percent FG, 36.7 percent 3Pt) in limited minutes were encouraging. He's a free agent once again this summer and will likely have a few teams interested in his services as a third point guard.

Ellis will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Bucks, which will make him an unrestricted free agent, ESPN reports.
Recommendation: The decision has been expected for some time, but Ellis has apparently informed Milwaukee management what his intentions will be once July 1 hits. The Bucks will likely still engage in talks with him during free agency, but the scoring guard seems eager to move on to a new organization. With averages of 19.2 points (on 41.6 percent shooting), 6.0 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 steals, and 1.1 three-pointers in 37.5 minutes last season, he should have numerous suitors for the upcoming campaign.

Brooks has been told by the Rockets that the team will not pick up his $2.5 million contract option for the 2013-14 season at the end of the month, the Houston Chronicle reports.
Recommendation: The Rockets are trying to clear some cap room to have more financial flexibility to target a top free agent, making Brooks undesirable at that salary figure after playing only a minor role for the Rockets last season. Brooks figures to look for a backup point guard job elsewhere around the league.

Rush (knee) exercised his $4 million player option and will remain with the Warriors for the 2013-14 season, CSN reports.
Recommendation: Rush suffered a season-ending ACL tear in the second game of the season and was forced to undergo surgery and miss the rest of the 2012-13 season. The Warriors should welcome his return to their bench next season as Rush has developed into one of the best three-point shooting wings in the NBA when healthy.

Parker (hamstring) scored a game-high 26 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT) to go with one rebound and five assists in 36 minutes Sunday to help lead the Spurs to a 3-2 series lead against the Heat.
Recommendation: It certainly seemed like Parker wasn't as hindered by his injury as he was in Game 4, and with less than 48 hours before Game 6, the treatment Parker gets on his hamstring will be critical to his continued success in this series.

Ginobili was inserted into the starting lineup for Game 5, and it seemed to pay off, as he scored 24 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT) to go with two rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 33 minutes Sunday to help the Spurs take a 3-2 series lead over the Heat.
Recommendation: There are no guarantees where the Spurs are concerned, but it would seem likely that Ginobili remains in the starting lineup for Game 6 on Tuesday. In addition, this was his best game in quite some time, and it's not very likely that he can duplicate his Game 5 performance at this stage of his career with less than 48 hours to rest before Game 6.

Allen had 21 points (7-10 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes off the bench for the Heat on Sunday in their Game 5 loss to the Spurs.
Recommendation: He was really the only player to show up besides the Big Three for Miami, and a big part of it was his perfect shooting from three-point range. It's hard to predict which role players for the Heat will show up from game to game, but we'd expect Allen to continue to see significant run and shots off the bench as the series shifts back to Miami for Game 6 on Tuesday.

The Rockets have told Garcia that they will not be exercising his $6.4 million option for 2013-14, the Houston Chronicle reports.
Recommendation: Garcia did some nice things off the bench for the Rockets after coming over in a trade in February, but the $6.4 million was too much to pay for a player of his caliber. Garcia still hopes to re-sign with the Rockets, but he'll be forced to settle for a more team-friendly salary if he does so.

Delfino's (foot) $3 million guaranteed option for 2013-14 won't be picked up by the Rockets, the Houston Chronicle reports.
Recommendation: Delfino was a key cog in the Rockets' explosive three-point attack, but with the team having aspirations of signing a marquee free agent, the money has to come from somewhere. The 30-year-old is recovering from right foot surgery but was expected to be ready for training camp.

New Pistons head coach Maurice Cheeks envisions Knight as more of a combo guard than a pure point guard, Mlive.com reports. "Brandon has some point-guard skills, he has some two-guard skills," Cheeks said.
Recommendation: Knight began the 2012-13 season as the Pistons' starting point guard, but he slid over to the two after Jose Calderon was acquired midseason. The third-year guard's role going forward will likely be determined by Detroit's offseason moves in free agency and the draft. Keep tabs on the Pistons this summer to see if any of their moves impact Knight's fantasy value going forward.

Terry's knee was a concern the entire 2012-13 season, as it limited him and forced cautious play, the Boston Herald reports.
Recommendation: Terry further mentioned that the Celtics' team physician recommended surgery during the regular season, but he ultimately delayed the procedure in order to play out the year. As a result, his production suffered across the board, with averages of 10.1 points (on 43.4 percent shooting), 2.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.6 three-pointers in 26.9 minutes. Nevertheless, he intends to be 100 percent by the time training camp begins in late September.

Iguodala has decided to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Nuggets and enter free agency, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Recommendation: Rather than playing out the final year of his contract with Denver, Iguodala has decided to opt out and seek a new, long-term deal as a free agent. He was set to earn $15.9 million next season, but he can now sign elsewhere for up to four years, or he can re-up with the Nuggets for five years. Nuggets CEO Josh Kroenke was clear that re-signing Iguodala is a "huge priority" for the team, and understandably so with the 29-year-old averaging 13.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists during the regular season and leading his team to the playoffs. However, there will likely be plenty of teams vying for Iguodala's services.

Wayns played in six games for the Clippers this season, posting 3.3 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.
Recommendation: Wayns was signed by the Clippers at the end of March for the rest of the season, but given the team's depth at point guard, he averaged just 6.2 minutes nightly. He started the season with the Sixers and was featured in 21 games, but Wayns will likely be one of the last players on the bench should he find himself on an NBA roster next season.

Rose has been deemed 100 percent returned to full health after being worked out by coach Tom Thibodeau, ESPN reports. "Watching the way he's moving now, there's a confidence," Thibodeau said. "[Reporters] may not have been able to see the total work he was putting in. But he was putting in an enormous amount of work each and every day. He just never got to the explosiveness he was comfortable with. I think he's there now. He feels great, and that's the most important thing."
Recommendation: Rose has been working for over a year to return from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He missed the entirety of the 2012-13 season but was medically cleared to return in mid-February. Rose caught a lot of flack for not returning after it was announced that doctors had cleared him. So, where the difference in being medically cleared and personally feeling 100 percent is in Rose finally being able to use his unique explosive ability to be the same playe! r he was before ever suffering the torn ACL injury. Owners of Rose in keeper leagues should feel great that this news is coming before the NBA offseason even begins, because that means Rose has the whole offseason to make himself that much more ready to contribute on Opening Night.