Monthly Archives: November 2009
Be Thankful
Even in the insulated, relatively unimportant realm of fantasy basketball, there are plenty of things to be thankful for. Here are a few of mine … … Allen Iverson for whining his way out of Memphis and not robbing shots … Continue reading
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Fire and Ice: Louis Williams and Chauncey Billups
Each week, we’ll examine two players that have gone in opposite directions in the past week previous week and their prospects for the immediate future. Fire: Louis Williams Williams has been playing well all season but has been absolutely unstoppable … Continue reading
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Jeffersonian Slump
While I still hold the belief that Al Jefferson remains a great buy-low candidate, there an interesting take on his situation over at True Hoop. Could it be that the hopelessness of the Timberwolves situation has led Jefferson into a … Continue reading
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Lessons Repeatedly Learned
Some time ago in one of my 12-team/eight-category roto leagues, I grabbed Michael Redd off the waiver wire (why he was dropped, I can’t say). I immediately plugged him into one of my utility slots, well aware he wouldn’t play … Continue reading
Filed under Fantasy Team Analysis, Injuries
Fifth Quarter Strategy
With all the prep I do prior to the season to devise my own projections and rankings, I still ponder different ways to construct a team long after the season has started. The most irritating thing is that it’s too … Continue reading
Filed under Draft Strategy, Fantasy Team Analysis
Fire and Ice: Earl Watson and David West
Each Tuesday, we’ll examine two players that have gone in opposite directions in the previous week and their prospects for the immediate future. Fire: Earl Watson Not to toot my own horn, but Watson’s possible jump in value was explored … Continue reading
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Does Goes Speights, Up Comes …. Jason Smith?
After all but writing off Elton Brand for dead last week, it seems his value got an enormous boost when Mareese Speights, who had been thriving this season, was lost for two months with a knee injury. But instead of reading … Continue reading
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The Bobcats Add Some Crazy
After weeks of trying to move disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson, the Golden State Warriors sent their “captain” and point guard Acie Law to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic on Monday. Leaving the Warriors never really helps … Continue reading
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Rookie Spotlight: Tyreke Evans
As a companion piece to my weekly “Rookie Report” at the Fantasy Basketball Report, each Friday a different rookie will be looked at in-depth. Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings has taken the NBA by surprise this season, getting off to … Continue reading
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Duhon Not Done
After much speculation of a shakeup in the Knicks lineup, Mike D’Antoni gave starting point guard Chris Duhon a vote of confidence on Thursday. That’s good news for the owners of Duhon, who is off to a horrid start. In … Continue reading
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Fallout Boy: Broken Down Ford
As if the start of T.J. Ford’s season wasn’t disappointing enough, his recent resurgence was cut short on Wednesday. After scoring six early points he was removed from the game due to back spasms and will be considered day-to-day. Injuries … Continue reading
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J.R. Smith Has Returned, Enjoy the Bench Ty Lawson
J.R. “Earl” Smith “III”* returned to the Nuggets on Tuesday after serving a seven-game suspension to start the season for a reckless driving conviction. He played 29 minutes off the bench, managing just five points on 1-of-9 shooting in 29 minutes. … Continue reading
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Elton Brand: Slumping, Hurt or Done?
Less than 1 ½ seasons in, it’s pretty clear that the Philadelphia 76ers’ signing of Elton Brand is a complete disaster. Once one of the elite power forwards in the ultra-talented Western Conference, it seemed Brand’s transition to the … Continue reading
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Brandon Jennings: Great Rookie or GREATEST Rookie?
As a cautious fantasy owner, it’s important never to over-react to early season trends. Making roster moves based on short-term success can provide disastrous later on in the season and you need to keep a clear view of the full, … Continue reading
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Net Loss
In January I posed the question as to whether Devin Harris was becoming injury prone. He played in only 69 games last season after managing only 64 during the 2007-08 season, but was still highly-coveted entering this season as primary offensive … Continue reading
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Sibling Swap
Rarely – if ever – has a pair of brothers had as big an impact on fantasy hoops than Pau and Marc Gasol in the first week of the 2009-10 season. I don’t think fantasy basketball was big was Dominque … Continue reading
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