Continuing a theme from last week, the following are undervalued players who are typically going too late in fantasy leagues:

Brandon Roy - Roy has a lingering heel injury that needs to be monitored, but he's also one of the major candidates to break out this season. With Zach Randolph jettisoned and Greg Oden lost for the year, Roy is clearly the centerpiece to Portland's franchise and will be the team's No. 1 scoring option this season. At 6-6, 220 lbs, Roy contributes in nearly every category. With no dominant ballhandler on the roster, Roy will essentially provide point guard stats (at least five assists per game) from the shooting guard position; he averaged 18.7 ppg while shooting 48.5 percent from the floor during the second half of last season. He'll also chip in with around 1.5 threes and steals per game, while providing a boost to your free throw percentage as well. If he somehow falls to you in the fourth round of your draft, consider yourself lucky.

Kevin Durant - It's somewhat perplexing Durant couldn't bench press 185 lbs, but all other signs point to the former Texas star being NBA ready. He's a special talent and his game should make an easy transition into the Association, especially considering his competitiveness. At 6-9, 225 lbs, Durant will basically be unguardable from the shooting guard position. He's a fantastic rebounder, can shoot from long range and will immediately help in the steals and blocks categories. Best yet, the Sonics lost both of their leading scorers from last season in Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, leaving Durant with the rare opportunity of being the focus of a franchise as a rookie. New coach P.J. Carlesimo is installing a system that's nearly identical to the one Durant played in at Texas, further shortening the learning curve. If Carmelo Anthony could average 21.0 ppg as a rookie on a roster littered with a veteran presence, Durant can do better during his rookie campaign.

Corey Maggette - Unlike the young up-and-comers I've been talking about, Maggette is almost a boring option at this point. However, this season could easily prove to be the ninth-year pro's best yet, as the loss of Elton Brand (Achilles') should lead to a huge uptick in Maggette's statistics. He's never really seen eye to eye with coach Mike Dunleavy, but the relationship is getting better, as Dunleavy already named him a starter over the summer. He underwent arthroscopic knee surgery during the offseason, which should alleviate the pain and soreness he had to play through for much of last season. Entering the year 100 percent, Maggette should also be extra motivated with the ability to opt out of his contract and become a free agent at season's end. If he can build off the strong final month of last season, he'd become an elite fantasy player, as Maggette's April numbers looked like this: 22.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 49.6 fg%. Also, Maggette is a huge help in the free throw category, as he not only shoots freebies well but also gets to the charity stripe with great frequency.

Zach Randolph - Randolph doesn't get the steals or blocks you'd like from the power forward position, but he's a double-double just waiting to happen. Finally fully recovered from microfracture surgery, Randolph averaged nearly 24 points with 10 boards per game last year. He's also improved as a passer, getting 3.1 apg over the second half of the season. Now, Randolph finds himself in New York, playing in a much easier conference where he should be able to dominate in the paint. There are some concerns how he will coexist with Eddy Curry (both play below the rim), but Randolph can step out and hit the jumper as well. Also, playing alongside a center with Curry's rebounding (in)ability, expect Randolph to be extremely active on the glass as well. He's going to hurt you in turnovers, but there are few power forwards who shoot free throws at an 80 percent clip like Randolph does. Do not underestimate the move to the Eastern Conference and to a Knicks team lacking a dominant scorer; Randolph could put up a 27 and 12 type year.