Lance Stephenson (SG/SF, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: After being acquired from the Clippers back in February, Lance Stephenson has found new life with the Grizzlies. In 10 games since the move, the 25-year-old swingman has averaged 25.0 minutes, 14.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists, despite having to share the two wing spots with Tony Allen, Matt Barnes, P.J. Hairston and Vince Carter.  With Mario Chalmers lost for the season and Mike Conley out indefinitely, Stephenson has become a central part of the offense, as he's one of the few skilled scorer/distributors left on the roster -- in the last two games, Stephenson has averaged 25.5 pts, 7.5 reb, and 5 ast as an all-around contributor.

The Grizzlies brought in Ray McCallum to take Chalmers' roster spot, and he's been looking decent a point guard, but he has been no threat to Stephenson's playing time. Coach Dave Joerger has said it's time to give the ball to Lance and get out of the way. It's time for fantasy owners to insert Lance into their lineups and get out of the way as well.