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Top free agent options for every major stat category

Why on earth is J.J. Barea still available in nearly 85 percent of ESPN fantasy basketball leagues? AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

Does your fantasy basketball team have a few glaring issues? Is it weak in certain categories? Are you really good in some areas but lacking in others?

Here are some widely available players around the NBA who can help upgrade your roster in the categories you need.

Note: Every player listed is on less than 50 percent of rosters in ESPN leagues.

Points

Josh Jackson, SG/SF, Phoenix Suns (41.1 percent)

The addition of Elfrid Payton at the trade deadline gives the Suns one more offensive option, and the return of Devin Booker means Jackson doesn't have to shoot or score as much. That being said, Jackson still scored 22 points in Booker's first game back from injury, and that came against a strong Utah defense. If you need a scorer, Jackson makes sense.

Rodney Hood, SG, Cleveland Cavaliers (38.9 percent)

Always an injury risk, Hood is still worth a look any time he is healthy. The former Utah first-rounder poured in a total of 29 points during his first two games with the Cavs, and that came in an average of only 21.5 MPG.

Rebounds

JaMychal Green, PF, Memphis Grizzlies (10.0 percent)

Green has averaged 8.0 RPG during his past five games and has quietly pulled down 7.5 RPG during the course of the season. The underappreciated power forward is also shooting the 3-pointer this season and is a capable scorer, which adds to his value.

Ed Davis, PF/C, Portland Trail Blazers (10.0 percent)

The veteran does one thing very well: rebound. He has eight or more boards in four of his past five games and is averaging 7.2 RPG in less than 19 MPG this season. He won't provide much else, but the Portland big man is worth a look if you're streaming for rebounds.

Assists

Ish Smith, PG, Detroit Pistons (33.0 percent)

Smith doesn't shoot the 3-ball, which causes a lot of people to pass on him at the point guard position, but he continues to fill in nicely in place of the injured Reggie Jackson. Smith has averaged 5.6 APG during his past 10 games, shooting 50.5 percent and pouring in 13.5 PPG during that stretch. He can certainly help until Jackson returns in March.

J.J. Barea, PG, Dallas Mavericks (16.3 percent)

The veteran scorer and passer has put up assist totals of eight, nine and 13 during his past three games, and he also is making 1.3 3PG on the season. It continues to be a mystery why he is available in nearly 85 percent of ESPN leagues.

Steals

Wesley Matthews, SG, Dallas Mavericks (34.6 percent)

Like his teammate Barea, Matthews is one of the most overlooked players in fantasy this season, when you factor in his 1.2 SPG and 2.4 3PG. He is a force in both categories and also contributes points, rebounds and assists while regularly playing more than 30.0 MPG.

Kyle Anderson, PF, San Antonio Spurs (15.5 percent)

Anderson won't wow anyone with his physical skills, and he doesn't dominate any one statistical category. That's never going to be his game. What he does do is impact all the categories, and a forward who passes (2.7 APG) and steals (1.4 SPG) is a big help in fantasy.

Blocks

Montrezl Harrell, PF, LA Clippers (6.4 percent)

Harrell plays only around 15 minutes a game, but he has that Kenneth Faried way about him as a scorer and rebounder, and lately he has upped his shot-blocking with 1.2 BPG during his past 10 games.

David West, PF, Golden State Warriors (2.2 percent)

Also limited minutes-wise, much like Harrell, West has at least one block in each of his past five games and also provides points, rebounds and assists. You can add him to your roster in just about every ESPN league.

3-pointers

CJ Miles, SG/SF, Toronto Raptors (3.4 percent)

Miles is close to being a 3-point specialist, and he is good at his job, with 3.4 3PG during his past five games. If you need to stream for 3s, look no further than this widely available swingman, who has made 2.4 3PG in this, his 13th NBA season.

Anthony Tolliver, PF, Detroit Pistons (1.7 percent)

Tolliver is making 1.8 3PG this season, and his minutes have increased since the Blake Griffin trade that sent Avery Bradley and Tobias Harris to the Clippers. You don't want him as more than a streaming option due to a lack of impact in other categories, but he can sure shoot the 3-ball (41.1 percent this season).