By Chris Burrows

For big leagues that go deep into the annals of NBA rosters it’s important for fantasy owners to know who among the lesser will arise to the top especially considering the amount of movement that took place during the off-season. Here’s a look at the top fantasy sleepers for ’09-’10.

1. Anthony Morrow (SG, GSW) – The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson is leaning towards starting Morrow whose preseason numbers are stunning to say the least (yes, preseason doesn’t count but in fantasy it does). Morrow pounded back 30 points against the Suns including four threes and a steal and then put up 32 points against the Clippers two days later with four assists and five rebounds in that outing. Last year Morrow led the league in 3-point percentage but expect him to lead in a lot of other categories this time if he can capture that starting spot ahead of Stephen Curry and Kelenna Azubuike.

2. Allen Iverson (SG/PG, MEM) – Yeah, he’s a big name player but he didn’t do a whole lot last season with the Pistons as many fantasy owners can unhappily recall. Now Iverson has a new home in Memphis and should settle into a more specialized role that can the potential to springboard his numbers–the Grizzlies will rely heavily on him to provide lots of steals and assists and, if all goes according to plan, he should see his FG percentage head northward under the watchful assistance of Mayo, Gay and company who will also benefit from Iverson’s experience on the boards.

3. Boris Diaw (PF, CHA) – The Bobcats will be hitching their hopes to Diaw this season whose move to Charlotte last year saw his numbers bloom. Diaw’s average rose to a career high 15.1 points, .8 steals and 5.9 rebounds as a frontcourt minute logger. This year he’ll be starting again and should be well fed by Raymond Felton as long as his ankle injury heals as quickly as the team is promising.

4. D.J. Augustin (PG, CHA) – Another preseason standout, Augustin sunk 5 three-pointers and had a 29 point outing against the Jazz. Last year as a rookie he contributed 17.8 points on average in his 12 starts and was high on the free throw charts. He will be a major offensive force for the Bobcats in the starting point guard role this season.

5. Tyreke Evans (PG/SG, SAC) – A flexible rookie shooter, it looks like Evans will be garnering a starting job in Sacramento this season. If his preseason numbers are any indication, Evans will be contributing plenty of triple doubles on the boards. He’s worth the risk.

6. Ronnie Brewer (SG, UTA) – Brewer continues to settle into the SG spot in Utah. It’s his fourth season there and his production should continue to rise with his minutes.

7. Aaron Brooks (PG, HOU) – He’ll be a major player in the offensive production of the Rockets this season (somebody has to) and with the changed face of the Houston team, this is his chance to rise to the top as a starter. He is already upping the ante in the preseason.

8. Al Jefferson (C, MIN) – He’s back. Draft him. Only included in this list because his 08-09 stats took a hit from his injury.

9. Jarrett Jack (G, TOR) – As long as his minutes don’t suffer under Jose Calderon, Jack will be a productive part of the high powered offense in Toronto alongside Turkoglu and Bosh. His averages of 1.1 steals, 4.1 assists and 13.1 points as a starter last season for the Pacers is nothing to scoff at.

10. Brandon Jennings (PG, MIL) – This rookie is certainly a risk but he’s giving veteran Luke Ridnour a run for the starting PG job in Milwaukee. If he straightens out some shot problems Jennings may be a top sleeper. Keep an eye on this one.

11. Tyrus Thomas (PF, CHI) – Thomas won’t be starting in Chicago (Joakim Noah still has that spot) but he will still see plenty of minutes and hopefully pick up where he left off in the last half of last season–on a breakout streak. He may well be the future of this position in Chicago if he keeps it up.

12. Brendan Haywood (C, WASH) – Haywood saw action in just 6 games last season because of a season-ending wrist injury. The vet should return to his starting center position in Washington where he last averaged over seven rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.