It's been a while but there has not been much to talk about! I've been riding a roller coaster ride that is called: "Amare Stoudemire's Knee" for over a year now. He looks to be rounding into form and I only pray that Suns curse that began with Lew will not strike again.

I was working on putting together my fantasy team this year and sleepers kept popping up left and right. Nothing is more gratifying than grabbing a guy in the 9th round that ends up not only starting but putting up great numbers for you. We all hope we find a Boris Diaw, not a Yinka Dare. Here are a few cats that could round into form this season.

Josh Smith

Initially, when the Suns traded Joe to Atlanta, I really wanted them to request Josh. I heard Atlanta was expecting that and was shocked when they requested Boris. He is the closest thing I have ever seen to Shawn Marion, who's game is very hard to duplicate. Josh flies up and down the court and attacks the rim relentlessly. Not only that, but he gets a ton of blocks and steals. Hopefully his J will improve a bit, as well as his ball handling, but there is no reason to think the kid won't get any good looks with both Speedy and Joe on board.

Dwight Howard

I know he's already very good but he is about to become great. He is already the best rebounder in the game but his post moves and all around offense are rounding into form. He has all the potential in the world and don't be shocked to see him pull out a 25/25 game at some point this season. That may seem like something that could only happen in NBA Live or Lakers vs. Celtcis, but it could very well be a reality.

Leandro Barbosa

It's been both fun and depressing to watch Leandro over the course of his career with the Suns. He can look like the second coming of the "Microwave" and then look like Robert Pack hopped up on speed. He's finally starting to understand pacing and he is picking his spots rather than constantly pushing the fast forward button. He is starting to focus on defense and with his length, could be a magnet for steals. Don't be shocked if he is 6th man of the year in '07.

Shaun Livingston

Sam I am is bound to get injured at some point this year, being that he is on the cusp of being 1000. Seriously, how long does it seem like he's been in the league? I think both he and Dikembe Mutombo were drafted in 1967. Shaun is putting up great scoring numbers in the preseason and is really working on his J. To top it off, he has great vision to go along with great defense. People compare him to Magic but I see Penny Hardaway with more defense written all over him. This should be the year his numbers rise up.

I can't wait for the season to start and I'll be posting my predictions here very shortly.