I’d probably rather Granger at this point, especially in a keeper league. At this stage of Harrington’s career, a major leap isn’t too likely, while Granger still has room to grow and upside. During the last month last season, Granger averaged 17 ppg, 1.2 bpg and shot 49% from the field. Plus, he’s a much better free throw shooter. I think you could get him to throw something else in if you’re giving up Artest, however. See if you can get Kevin Durant for him, straight up. That’s a deal I’d make.

Another player I like to make a leap is LaMarcus Aldridge. He’s been tearing it up during summer league, no longer has Z. Randolph to contend with (Oden will eventually be awesome, but he’s still raw offensively) and finished strong last season, putting up real solid numbers during March (14.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 0.9 spg, 1.6 bpg, 52%). Talk up the heart condition that ended his season prematurely last year and the heel ailment he’s currently dealing with (he should be fine) and try to get him on the cheap. He might even be center-eligible.

The contributions in threes, steals and especially blocks is gravy, and if Gay is available as a Guard in your league (like he is in Yahoo), that just makes it that much better and flexible. I’d like to see Gay’s percentages improve, but remember, if it wasn’t for some questioning his desire (it appears to be fine in the NBA), he might have gone No. 1 overall last year.