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Week 11 Recap (Out with the “0″ and in with the Grangerous) and Week 12 Pickups
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Injuries, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Strategy, Fantasy Basketball Trades on January 11, 2010
I almost pulled off a deal that would've landed me Granger to go with Durant, but then Granger came back from injury a week early. F my life. (Getty Images)
Week 11 featured the early end to what was turning into a triumphant return for Agent 0, the mixed bag early return of a nicknameless fantasy stud, and one of my favorite parts of fantasy basketball that can never come too early… trade winds.
Gilbert Arenas
Don’t athletes only pay tribute to their fallen teammates after they’re… uh… dead? Well, DeShawn Stevenson felt compelled to pay tribute to Arenas before the Wizards’ home game on Sunday after the WIzards’ top brass decided to erase Arenas from their programs, marketing campaigns, and memory. Maybe “dead” is a little strong/inappropriate, but it’s looking more and more like Arenas is dead to the Wizards.
Yet Gilbert is still owned in 72% of Yahoo leagues, which tells me most of his owners are in denial. Feel free to stay in that lovely state, at least for another week or so, if there are no quality FA left in your league. But if there’s a hot item, jump on it. The fact that Arenas’ infamous Twitter account is officially dead is probably more a sign of the times than a sign of remorse.
Although Randy Foye was the obvious favorite to take over at starting PG, I really liked Mike Miller as a better pickup last week because of his efficiency. And while I still like him (and own him in one league), he already aggravated his calf injury in just his second game back. So, Foye is the clear guy to own now, with Nick Young playing big minutes in Miller’s absence on Sunday as well. Young is a nice start this week, assuming the Wizards won’t rush Miller back. And I still like Caron Butler to pull it around… if he’s still a Wizard.
Injury Timeout: Danny Granger
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Injuries, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Strategy, Injury Timeout on December 8, 2009
Who's going to step up in Granger's absence? And who says it has to be a SF? (Getty Images)
Indy Cornrows is reporting that Danny Granger will miss the next 4-6 months with torn right plantar fascia.
Yuck. This was probably the worst case scenario for Granger owners, who are forced to sit and wait as DG is simply too talented to be dropped, even in more shallow leagues. If you’re not already churning a roster spot, you’ll probably need to now to stay afloat this next month or so.
Mike Dunleavy, Dahntay Jones, and Brandon Rush
Remember when I said that Indy wing position was “suddenly crowded”? Now it’s suddenly wide open. Jones has been the most valuable this year, but he’s already been getting big minutes so I’m not sure how much his numbers will improve by. Brandon Rush, recently demoted to the bench, should at least get much bigger minutes now, if not move back into that starting SG spot, with either Dunleavy or Jones sliding over to starting SF.
Regardless of who starts, all three should be fantasy-viable for the next 4-6 weeks. Right now, I prefer Dunleavy because of his across the board production, but I think Rush has the most upside if he can live up to his preseason hype. (Yes, I was part of that hype. Fail!… for now.)
Roy Hibbert (owned in 44% of Yahoo leagues)
With the Pacers’ top scoring option out, I’d be surprised if they didn’t turn to Roy Hibbert in the starting lineup, a much more offensive-minded center than Jeff Foster, who has admittedly been outplaying/outhustling Hibbert. Hibbert was dropped like a hot potato the last few weeks (and rightly so), but you can be sure he will be scooped back up after he posts a solid line or two.
His last game was unspectacular but solid (12 pts, 4 reb, 2 blk in 25 min vs. the Clippers), and the Pacers’ next several games come against opponents with centers Hibbert can actually match up against. (Joel Przybilla, Brook Lopez, Brendan Haywood, Dwight Howard, etc.) Now if he can only figure out a way to stay out of foul trouble to make me look smart…
The Others
Meanwhile, Troy Murphy and T.J. Ford (owned in 47% of leagues) will also be called on to shoulder more of that offensive load. Actually, everybody will be called on. So keep an eye on Earl Watson and Luther Head too, and see who emerges these next few games.
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Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Week 5 Recap and Week 6 Pickups (updated)
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Injuries, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Strategy on November 30, 2009
WEEK 5 RECAP
Week 5 featured the return of an old fantasy friend, the departure of a new fantasy stud, and the comings and goings (and potential returnings) of a fantasy legend.
"Brett Favre ain't got nothing on me!" (AP)
Allen Iverson
Iverson was probably my favorite player over the past decade, as I’ve always admired his “fight” and determination. That’s why the announcing of his retirement came as a total shock to me. Turns out, it might have been a little premature. A week ago, the Knicks seemed like the only team desperate enough to give Iverson a starting job again. Well, it’s funny what a broken jaw can do to a team’s desperation factor. If the 76ers pick up Iverson, I don’t like him as much as I did had he become a Knick, but he’s probably too good to be a FA in most fantasy leagues. (He’s currently available in 64% of Yahoo leagues; so keep a close eye on this situation.)
Lou Williams
Speaking of that broken jaw, Williams was absolutely killing it when I finally admitted I might have underestimated him in my last article. If you own him, I’m sorry… I take all the blame for jinxing him.
It looks like Lou will be out 8 weeks. I was just telling some readers that I might hang onto him if I’m in or near the lead in my league (or at least see how my team does for the next week). On the other hand, if you’re in the middle of the pack in a H2H league, you might not be able to afford the roster spot. Adding a wrinkle to the situation is Allen Iverson’s possible un-retirement, which would put a damper on William’s eventual return and might push me over the edge in dropping Lou. By the way, so far the big “winners” from Williams’ injury are Andre Iguodala and Jrue Holiday (although beware of FG%’s!).
Mike Dunleavy
Dunleavy had a successful return last week, chipping in 13 pts against the Mavs in only 15 min (while adding 1 3pm/stl/blk). That Indiana wing position suddenly looks crowded with Brandon Rush and Dahntay Jones in the mix too, but Dunleavy might have the most upside of all three. And he’s currently available in over half (53%) of Yahoo leagues.
Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Week 4 Recap and Week 5 Pickups
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Injuries, Fantasy Basketball Pickups, Fantasy Basketball Strategy on November 22, 2009
Don't call it a comeback, Brand's been here all year long. He's just finally making some noise. (Getty Images)
WEEK 4 RECAP
They’re Ba-aaack
Week 4 featured the return of several fantasy studs: Rashard Lewis, Devin Harris, Troy Murphy, and Pau Gasol. (Thanks for playing, Ryan Andersen and Rafer Alston. Here are some nice parting gifts…)
As for Murphy and Gasol, their fantasy impact is a little more complicated. Murphy will definitely take away some of Roy Hibbert’s stats, but I think the young center will still be valuable contributing a near double-double with 2 bpg. Meanwhile, if you didn’t sell high on Andrew Bynum before Gasol’s return, please don’t panic and let someone buy low on him these next few (or more?) games as he readjusts to Gasol. 19 and 11 might be a little much to expect, but he’ll be much better than 11 and 8 (his first game with Pau back).
On the flip side, Week 4 also saw some key injuries, including Jameer Nelson and Andrew Bogut. If you’re looking for replacements, Jason Williams has had a couple decent games thus far, while Kurt Thomas/Hakim Warrick have each had a nice game (depending on the matchup) in Bogut’s absence. (There are some more exciting pickups further below.)
They’re “Ba-aaack”
Week 4 also featured the “return” of two stud centers: Elton Brand and Al Jefferson. With Marresse Speights out of the way due to injury, Brand absolutely erupted, averaging 20 and 10 with 2.7/3.7 spg/bpg this week, good for the #2 ranking by averages in Yahoo leagues. I’m not sure what to make of this unexpected outburst quite yet, as the 76ers lost two of those games and barely beat a new-look CHA team in the other game, but I’ll have my thoughts on whether Brand is a sell high or buy low guy shortly.
Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Eye-Opening Lines from Week 2
Posted by fantasy hoopster in Fantasy Basketball, Fantasy Basketball Rankings, Fantasy Basketball Strategy on November 8, 2009
The only thing that can stop Kaman so far is Kaman himself. Or Reggie Evans' right hand. (AP)
Week 2 had plenty of surprises, including a fantasy stud who keeps getting better, some old-timers rising from the dead, some sleepers living up to the hype, and plenty of potential free agents who might be able to help your squad.
THE RICH GET RICHER
Chris Paul
First of all, I just want to point out one of the sickest stats of this young season. As if there was any doubt who the (statistically) best fantasy player in the league is, Paul has hit a ridiculous 72% of his threes this year. (He’s only hitting 64% of his overall shots though. Slacker.)
ZOMBIELAND
Meanwhile, a handful of fantasy old-timers (some older than others) have seemingly risen from the dead to put up top-notch fantasy stats.
Andrei Kirilenko
In 4 November games, AK-47 approached his pre-Boozer/Deron AK-47 numbers with 1.8 spg/bpg to go along with 13 ppg and solid %’s, good for a top 25 Yahoo ranking by averages.
Chris Kaman
Kaman’s monster season continued in week 2. His game log speaks for itself. Sell high, anyone?
Andrew Bogut
It’s been a couple years since Bogut was a top-tier fantasy C, but last week he sure played like one, averaging 18 and 10 with 1/2 spg/bpg. With Michael Redd coming back in the next week or so, I’m not sure Bogut will continue to get 14 shots per game, but he’s clearly found his offensive rhythm again.
Rotoworld- Bucks SG Stackhouse ruled out w/ sore hammy - Jerry Stackhouse (G/F) Milwaukee Bucks
- Eric Gordon not in Clippers lineup on Tue - Eric Gordon (G) Los Angeles Clippers
- 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
- Adrian Wojnarowski
- WojYahooNBA: Danny Granger and Channing Frye have been suspended for a game for scrap in recent game, NBA says.
- WojYahooNBA: RT @Ian_OConnor: At St. John's, the woman who shows the Big East boys how to do a man's job. http://tinyurl.com/yfp8khd
- WojYahooNBA: PJ knows he won't get another head coaching job in NBA. So if he wants to be HC again, it would have to be on campus. Still, i don't see it.
- WojYahooNBA: PJ came to hate recruiting when he left SHU in 90s, and it's only more distasteful now. He loves pro lifestyle -- even as asst. or radio-tv.
- WojYahooNBA: In past decade or so PJ Carlesimo turned down ND and St. Johns and has always told me CBB holds no appeal to him. Oregon would surprise me.
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