Fantasy hockey: Count on Couturier

Here are some players I'm looking at picking up or already have picked up this week in fantasy hockey:

(As a side note, my scoring period is longer this week because of the all-star break, so check your leagues. My games played are based on a two-week scoring period.)

• Matt Read, Flyers, forward
• Jay Harrison, Hurricanes, defenseman
• Francois Beauchemin, Ducks, defenseman
• Dave Bolland, Blackhawks, forward
• Justin Williams, Kings, forward
• Sean Couturier, Flyers, forward

I have Couturier in my lineup this week. I almost picked up Read, but I didn't want to go too heavy on one team in my lineup. Williams has nine points in his last seven games and Bolland has nine in his last eight. Beauchemin is plus-9 in his last eight games and has racked up 21 penalty minutes.

Fantasy basketball: Prince is the king of pickups this week

Here are some players I'm either picking up or putting on my watch list for this week in fantasy basketball leagues:

• Tayshaun Prince, Pistons
• Dorrell Wright, Warriors
• Trevor Ariza, Hornets
• Luke Ridnour, Timberwolves
• Mike Miller, Heat
• Evan Turner, 76ers
• C.J. Watson, Bulls

I'd look hard at Watson if I owned Derrick Rose. Prince is a nice add in just about any format right now. Wright has just three starts this week, so that would be something not in his favor. I'd look at Ridnour if I wanted some depth on my team.