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20-Second Timeout: Lou Williams, Sergio Rodriguez, and C.J. Watson
Posted by fantasy hoopster in 20-Second Timeout, Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Injuries, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Strategy on February 22, 2010
A few quick newsy post-trade items. (Thanks to a friend of the blog, Alan, for pointing them out.)
Lou Williams
The headline from Liberty Ballers says it all: “Iverson out indefinitely; career with Sixers could be over”
Sweet Lou should be snatched up immediately and has a chance to regain top 50 status (the rest of the way) with Allen Iverson (potentially) out of the way. Jrue Holiday and Willie Green, once he returns from injury, also deserve looks in deeper leagues, while Andre Iguodala owners should be all smiles right now.
Sergio Rodriguez
Getting the start for NY tonight. The game just started, and there’s a good chance he might be gone by halftime. Depending on how far Chris Duhon has fallen, this could also be an extra bonus for Eddie House. (House, by the way, should probably provide bigger immediate returns, as he knows the offense much better already. Keep an eye on the situation, as he in fact might be the right add, even though nobody’s really talking about him yet.)
C.J. Watson
Corey Maggette will be out until at least March 8, freeing up some time for Watson, Anthony Morrow, and Anthony Tolliver as fantasy squads gear up for the stretch run. Watson has been very productive lately, and even though he plays a different position than Maggette, we all know that doesn’t really matter to Nellie. Check to see if Lou or Sergio are available first — if they’re gone, Watson is a nice consolation.
Trade Fallout: McGrady, Thomas, Robinson, Salmons, Boozer(?)
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Rankings, Fantasy Basketball Strategy, Fantasy Basketball Trades, Fantasy Fallout on February 18, 2010
Thanks to the recession and the possibility of an NBA lockout next season, trading is fast and furious this season. I’ll try to rank the biggest gainers by the end of today, as you’ll need to be quick to grab some of these names off FA lists. So far, among potentially available pickups, Andray Blatche appears to be the biggest winner, with JaVale McGee, DeAndre Jordan, Craig Smith, Donte Greene, and Francisco Garcia trailing. But more on that later.
You should be checking Rotowire, Rotoworld, and Adrian Wojnarowski’s Twitter feed (all in the right-hand column) up until the trade deadline of 3 pm EST and even a couple hours after, as some trades come in late. Here’s some of the latest chatter I haven’t covered yet:
Tracy McGrady to NY (after all)
McGrady is worth a flyer in most leagues. With Larry Hughes headed to SAC, Donte Greene and Francisco Garcia’s prospects look slightly dimmer, and I’d probably rather gamble on McGrady.
Meanwhile, for those of you looking for assists, keep an eye on Chris Duhon’s new backup, Sergio Rodriguez. They could very well swap roles by the end of the season.
Salmons will likely start at SG and gets an immediate upgrade. Charlie Bell loses his starting job, while Carlos Delfino might lose some touches.
Thomas gets a boost in CHA as his playing time will likely increase. Boris Diaw might take a slight hit, while Gerald Wallace’s rebounding numbers might also dip some.
Initially I didn’t like this move for Nate, but check tonight’s game to see what his his role will (roughly) be.
Apparently, UTA and MIA are in last minute trade talks. As a Paul Millsap owner, I’m hoping this happens. As a D-Wade fan, I’m also hoping this happens.
Trade Winds: Eastern Conference
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Strategy, Fantasy Basketball Trades, Fantasy Fallout on February 12, 2010
Get ready for one of the most important weeks of the fantasy basketball season. The days leading up to the trade deadline (February 18) can make or break fantasy squads. Since there are no more games this week, you should be filling your ‘dead’ roster spots with guys who would benefit from possible trades, if you haven’t already. (See: Francisco Garcia, 2009 or Drew Gooden, 2008.)
If you've got a dead roster spot, it might be worth it to stash someone like Blatche for the next 6 days. (Getty)
For example, one of the most popular pieces of trade bait is Troy Murphy. Nobody knows where he will go (or if he will go), but the biggest winner from a Murphy trade would be Roy Hibbert. Since Hibbert’s probably already taken, you’d want to keep an eye on Tyler Hansbrough. He’s currently injured but would be a safe bet to get 25-30 mpg once he returns. And lastly, the biggest loser of this deal would probably be Murphy himself (especially if he winds up in CLE, but maybe not if he winds up in SAC).
Got it? Since there are so many rumored scenarios, I’m just going to run through the most popular trade targets and the ripple effect that would happen if they were moved. Of course, this is imperfect because I’m (mainly) looking at one side of the deal, so just consider this a general set of guidelines before the actual deals start getting announced next week.
ANTAWN JAMISON
Biggest winner: Andray Blatche
Biggest loser: Probably Jamison (the most likely destination for him is CLE, which is already stacked with bigs)
CARON BUTLER
Biggest winner: Mike Miller (in store for a bigger role)
Keep an eye on: Nick Young (Miller might shift to the SF spot, freeing up the starting SG spot)
Biggest loser: I would’ve said Butler, but this might actually jumpstart him.
ELTON BRAND
Biggest winner: Marreese Speights
Keep an eye on: Thaddeus Young
Biggest loser: The PF on whatever team Brand is headed to.
ANDRE IGUODALA
Biggest winner: Lou Williams (if Willie Green plays more minutes at the SF spot, it could finally relieve that backcourt traffic jam)
Keep an eye on: Willie Green and Thaddeus Young
Biggest loser: The SF on whatever team Iggy is headed to.
KIRK HINRICH
Biggest winner: John Salmons
Keep an eye on: Hinrich (he’s already useful now, and his value could rise even more if he’s moved into a starting PG role)
Biggest loser: The PG on whatever team Hinrich is headed to.
CHRIS BOSH
Biggest winner: Andrea Bargnani
Keep an eye on: Amir Johnson
Biggest loser: You got it: the big men on whatever team Bosh is headed to. (Okay, I’ll stop mentioning the biggest loser if there’s no clear one yet.)
NATE ROBINSON
Biggest winner: Chris Duhon (he needs anything to happen to jumpstart himself) and Larry Hughes
Keep an eye on: Nate, as he might move to a situation with more playing time, but not necessarily more responsibility.
DEVIN HARRIS
Biggest winner: Keyon Dooling
Biggest loser: Probably Harris, as he’s currently The Man in New Jersey. At least when he’s healthy.
TYRUS THOMAS
Biggest winner: Probably Thomas himself, as he can only crack about 20 mpg right now, and Taj Gibson
Keep an eye on: Brad Miller
Okay, hope that’s enough to get the juices flowing for now. Watch out for my Western Conference edition sometime this weekend, and feel free to point out any pieces of trade bait I missed.
20-Second Timeout: Nate Robinson
Posted by fantasy hoopster in 20-Second Timeout, Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Strategy on February 5, 2010
Nate Robinson will be making his first start at PG tonight for the Knicks. Last year as a starter, Nate averaged 21 ppg, 5.6 rpg, and 5.0 apg to go with 1.6 treys and 1.3 spg on a respectable 44% from the field. Unfortunately for him (and his chances to keep the starting job), the Knicks only went 3-8 in those 11 games, including 1-4 when Nate started at PG. (They were 2-4 when he started at SG opposite Chris Duhon.)
The Knicks were 32-50 overall on the year last year, a .390 win percentage, which was sadly better than any of the splits with Nate as a starter. (On a side note, the Knicks were 4-4 in games Nate missed altogether last year.) And you wondered why Mike D’Antoni never wanted to give him a chance.
Add in the fact that the Knicks are apparently interested in Acie Law (likely as part of a bigger deal, but nonetheless still confusing considering their logjam in the backcourt), and I would be cautiously optimistic about Nate’s new role. He’s currently available in 42% of Yahoo leagues, so keep a close eye on tonight’s box score. (I should probably also mention I own him in both of my most competitive leagues.)
By the way, Nate versus Brandon Jennings should be a fun matchup tonight, especially for Knicks fans, considering they passed on Young Money in the draft…
Week 8 Recap (T-Mac plays “7 Minutes in Heaven”) and Week 9 Pickups
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Injuries, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Strategy on December 21, 2009
7 minutes in heaven? Seventh graders are getting more play than T-Mac is right now... (Getty Images)
In Week 8, some of the most important fantasy happenings occurred off the court, with several fantasy stars on the verge of returning to the court. It also featured Superman returning to form, T-Mac getting “out-played” by seventh graders, and a possible new contender in the fantasy ROY race.
Lou Williams, Jameer Nelson, and Tyrus Thomas (and Marreese Speights)
Hopefully you heard some of my barking (as well as some of the guys on my message boards) and were quick enough to pick up Williams, Nelson, or Thomas over the past week. Williams actually already returned to action with a subpar outing versus the Clippers, but with Allen Iverson out at least a week due to arthritis, Sweet Lou will have plenty of time to get back into form… and before we know it, Iverson will be the one adjusting to him instead of the other way around.
Meanwhile, Nelson is expected to return early in Week 9, while Thomas will likely return at the end of the week. And another guy who returned to the lineup after an extended absence and has already turned in 3 solid (including one great) game is Marreese Speights. With both Elton Brand and Samuel Dalembert healthy and playing decently, I’m not expecting too much consistency from Speights. But if you need help at C, he’s definitely worth a look, and he’s only taken in 30% of Yahoo leagues right now.
By the way, if you missed out on any of the above guys, the next (mini) wave of injured guys returning includes Leandro Barbosa (expected to return around mid-to-late week) and in deeper leagues, Yi Jianlian (expected back mid-week).
Dwight Howard
Meanwhile, Superman returned to form, averaging 17 and 18 with 4.5 bpg in 4 games. It’s no coincidence this Superman-esque stretch occurred after a Dec. 11 game at Phoenix in which the Suns went Hack-a-Howard and allowed D-12 to only get off 1 (yes ONE) field goal attempt. I unsuccessfully tried to buy low on Howard all year in one H2H league where I already own Rajon Rondo and Andrew Bogut (FT% punt, anyone?), and that window has probably slammed shut for good now. Oh well.
Week 7 Recap (Raymond Felton is a model of efficiency) and Week 8 Pickups
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Strategy on December 13, 2009
In Week 7, Rip Hamilton and Michael Redd returned from injury. Allen Iverson returned from the grave. Several fast-starters hit a wall. Raymond Felton did his best Chris Paul impersonation. And in the biggest news of all, Danny Granger did his best, well, Danny Granger impersonation. (And Jose Calderon might have done his Jose Calderon impersonation as well.)
Is Raymond Felton turning into a crafty veteran? Because here he sure looks like that old dude at the Y who somehow uses his off-elbow when he shoots. (Getty Images)
Danny Granger
I already posted an immediate reaction to Granger’s injury, and a lot of it holds true. As a lot of you agreed, Mike Dunleavy is the guy to own, especially after a monster performance against the Wizards Friday. Roy Hibbert indeed shifted into the starting lineup and has taken about 12 shots per game since DG went down, but he only hit those shots in one game where he went off for 20 and 9 (on his birthday). Once those shots start falling, he’ll be a very useful fantasy C over the next month. I’d expect somewhere in the neighborhood of 14 and 8 with 1.5 bpg. And last but not least, Tyler Hansbrough has had three very solid performances, averaging about 18 and 7 with 1.7 spg.
Raymond Felton
It’s already almost been a month since Stephen Jackson was traded to Charlotte, and there are some clear patterns emerging. First of all, I decided to play my “wild card” guess on Gerald Wallace, predicting that Jackson’s arrival would spark him, so I’ll pat myself on the back for that. I also took an educated guess that Raymond Felton’s AST would go down, which was also true (barely), but I didn’t expect his value to skyrocket to the tune of a #57 ranking over the last month (Yahoo averages).
| FG% | FT% | 3PM | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | |
| Raymond Felton | .482 | .769 | 0.9 | 11.9 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
There’s a few things working in Felton’s favor here. First of all, he’s enjoying what might be his most efficient stretch in his career, shooting 48% from the field (career 40%) with only 1.6 TO per game (career 2.7) over the last month. A lot of that has to do with taking less shots because of Jackson, and also more efficient shots playing alongside another playmaker for once. Over the last week in particular, he’s shooting 60% from the field with 3.7 spg, which probably qualifies him as a sell high candidate… Read the rest of this entry »
20-Second Timeout: Rudy Fernandez, Allen Iverson, and Anthony Morrow (updated 11/20/09)
Posted by fantasy hoopster in 20-Second Timeout, Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Strategy on November 18, 2009
UP. (all Getty Images)
ME.
PICK.
Now this is what I call a real 20-second timeout! Very quickly, three guys who should be picked up, or at the very least you should have your eye on:
Rudy Fernandez
With new that Travis Outlaw will be out 3-5 months, Fernandez looks to be the clear winner. He already posted 4 threes/steals in his last game. (He’s currently available in 56% of Yahoo leagues.) Also keep an eye on Martell Webster. By the way, I would’ve posted this sooner if the Stephen Jackson trade hadn’t distracted me. That S-Jax, always with the distractions!
Allen Iverson
The latest rumors out of New York have Allen Iverson heading to the Knicks. If someone in your league recently cut him, he’s worth stashing right now. (He’s currently available in 61% of Yahoo leagues.) Iverson has stated he’ll only return to the NBA as a starter, so if the Knicks sign him, I couldn’t imagine him getting less than 30 min a night.
If you think about it, it’s actually a perfect marriage. On one hand, Iverson just wants to prove to the world he can still carry a team. On the other hand, it’s not even December and the Knicks have already decided to tank the season. With AI starting, not only can they tank, they can also sell tickets! Nothing is guaranteed, but this could be a fantasy goldmine if it plays out. And if it does, Chris Duhon, Larry Hughes, Nate Robinson, and the budding Toney Douglas would all take a hit.
[11/20/09 update] Never mind! Looks like the Knicks are passing on Iverson. As I was writing the original post, I was already pitying Mike D’Antoni for having to take on AI. Turns out he was probably the one to kill the deal. Iverson could still land on another team, but the Knicks would’ve been ideal from a fantasy perspective, and since that’s not happening I would probably cut Iverson unless you can afford the roster spot and want to gamble.
Anthony Morrow
I’ve already mentioned him a few times, but just a friendly reminder: Make sure he’s not available in your league. (He’s currently available in 61% of Yahoo leagues.) In the Warriors’ first game without Stephen Jackson and Kelenna Azubuike, Morrow quickly drained 4 threes while going head-to-head with that LeBron James guy. Monta Ellis is also rumored to be on the way out, so you might want to keep an eye on Stephen Curry as well.
Fantasy Basketball Draft Rankings: 101-125
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Draft, Fantasy Basketball Rankings on October 6, 2009
I’ve finished updating my draft rankings from 101-150. I’ll post it in two different entries, to make it a little more readable. Be sure to check out the complete list from 1-150 on the Draft Rankings tab, complete with one-liners.
Fantasy Basketball Sleepers 2009-10
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Draft, Fantasy Basketball Draft Strategy, Fantasy Basketball Rankings on September 30, 2009
Since you all are drafting him, might as well know what Anthony Randolph looks like (Rocky Widner/NBAE/Getty Images)
I’m not a huge fan of the term “sleeper” when it comes to fantasy basketball. How many people does it take to jump on the bandwagon before someone graduates from being a Sleeper to becoming just plain Good? In any case, I’ll try to point out some guys who should provide value where they’re drafted (as long as you don’t reach too far for them).
First of all, a list of guys who have graduated from becoming sleepers: Derrick Rose, Brook Lopez (in fact, they both skipped the whole step of becoming a sleeper), John Salmons, J.R. Smith, Francisco Garcia, Charlie Villanueva, Spencer Hawes, you get the idea. Now then…
VALUE SLEEPERS (GUYS YOU ALREADY KNOW)
Jameer Nelson, ORL, PG
Nelson already came back from injury, and thankfully for his fantasy owners this year, he didn’t look so hot. That last image of a player looking a step too slow can sometimes play tricks on fantasy owners, even if an entire summer has passed. Nelson was a top 30 guy when he was healthy last year, and ORL had enough confidence in his playmaking ability to lose both Rafer Alston and Hedo Turkoglu in the offseason (although of course VC came aboard). Current average draft position (ADP) in Yahoo leagues: 57. I like him in the late fourth round (of a 12-team draft).
Chris Duhon, NY, PG
Going along with the “bad taste in your mouth” idea, Duhon made it look easy after the All Star break last year, as he frankly just burned out. But remember, he’s still the starting PG on a Mike D’Antoni team. Unless the management in New York has no clue how to run a team (quite possible), they’ll likely monitor Duhon’s minutes more closely this year. So while he probably won’t drop 22 AST on anyone this year, he’s certainly capable of averaging 7+ apg over an entire year. He’s not even cracking the top 100 in ADP, but I’d take him in the ninth, maybe eighth round.
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- Alston still hasn't contacted the team - Rafer Alston (G) Miami Heat
- O'Neal, Wright will play - Jermaine O'Neal (C) Miami Heat
- Noah ditches his boot - Joakim Noah (F/C) Chicago Bulls
- Baron Davis sick, won't start on Tuesday - Baron Davis (G) Los Angeles Clippers
- Haywood may be able to play Wednesday - Brendan Haywood (C) Dallas Mavericks
- Lowry a game-time decision - Kyle Lowry (G) Houston Rockets
- Ariza cleared to play - Trevor Ariza (F) Houston Rockets
- Ellington still not cleared - Wayne Ellington (G) Minnesota Timberwolves
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