Fantasy Basketball

With one month left in the NBA regular season, fantasy leagues are entering the final stretch. The playoffs are either on the horizon or in full swing. In situations where the remaining teams are closely competitive, the managers that make the most of the waiver wire may tilt the scales in their favor. As was the case in last week's column, I've separated my suggested pickups into two categories: players who aren't widely available that you'll want to double-check, and widely available players that could be particularly valuable in deep leagues.

As usual, I've included a list of recent recommendations at the end of the article. Without further ado, here are seven players to consider adding for the final month of the season.
Outdoor basketballs are designed to withstand the rougher surfaces and conditions of outdoor play. You won't have to worry about the ball's cover being completely ruined by the concrete or acrylic courts you play on.

Most people would agree that nothing can beat a good indoor basketball purely in terms of feel. However, every basketball player will play outside at some point, be it in their backyard or at a local court. And in these areas, a ball must sacrifice some of its softness for toughness.

Being able to handle those difficult outdoor surfaces, they can of course also be played indoors. They are the perfect 'all-round' basketball to own - every player should own at least one.

Composite Leather Or Rubber Cover?
When it comes to outdoor basketballs, the biggest consideration is the construction material used for the cover.

It would be criminal to play a genuine leather basketball outdoors, so that leaves us with two options: composite leather and rubber.