Archive for January, 2010

Fantasy Basketball Daily News (1/31/10)

Jan 31, 2010 Blog

Nine games on the fantasy schedule today.  Denver @ San Antonio tips off at 1:00 pm EST, so set your rosters early.   I’ll update and add the late game previews this afternoon, so check back.  The best game of the day should be the Lakers-Celtics matchup at 3:30 pm EST.   

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Today’s NBA Game Previews and Matchups:

 

Fantasy Basketball Player News and Notes:

  • Michael Beasley missed Saturday with a knee injury.  He might be back on Monday.    Joel Anthony again got a start, but only got 14 minutes.  Udonis Haslem got 31 minutes, but had a terrible game going 1-8 shooting.
  • Mario Chalmers also missed the Milwaukee game with a left thumb injury.
  • It might be a good idea to avoid Chris Kaman today, he’s still dealing with a sore ankle.
  • Tyreke Evans aggravated his bruised left hip against the Bobcats.   This injury wasn’t suffered against the Bobcats, but rather happened in a the previous game.   I never saw it reported prior to Saturday’s game.  The Kings are very secretive with injuries and Evans has been a surprise DNP a couple of times this season, so check his next gametime status and probably go with a safer option anyway.
  • Al Harrington missed Saturday with a sore knee and is likely out Sunday as well.
  • Mike Miller had his first good game in awhile.  I don’t know if he can keep it going, but this my be your only opportunity to grab him off the waiver wire
  • Delonte West is out Sunday.  Daniel Gibson will get another start.
  • Steve Nash is dealing with an abdominal strain.  Might be a safe play to bench him Sunday if you have better options.
  • Vince Carter is having problems with his shoulder and should be benched until he heals up.  J.J. Redick is playing better right now and makes a good fill in if you need points and threes.
  • Chris Paul missed Saturday, Darren Collison got the start.
  • Kyle Lowery will miss 1-2 weeks with a knee injury.  Houston called up Will Conroy from the D-League.  Keep an eye on Conroy, he’s the D-League’s all-time leader in assists and scoring.  Chase Budinger might also see some extra minutes.
  • Jerry Sloan says Paul Millsap could get more minutes after Carlos Boozer returns.
  • Dwyane Wade is really having problems with his back.  I’ve also noticed that he’s been dealing with foul problems a lot more than usual lately.  I could see him getting a few days off soon to get this healed up, especially sometime close to the all-star break.  Be careful starting him in daily cash games, he’s just not worth the high salary with this injury.
  • I’ve seen some chatter that Austin Daye might get more playing time soon.  Put him on your radar.
  • Carmelo Anthony says he’s going to try to play Sunday.  Keep him benched until he proves to be healthy.  Update 12:53:  Melo is out today.
  • It doesn’t seem like Antawn Jamison’s shoulder injury is limiting him.  He put up 21pts/23rebs against the Knicks.  Keep an eye on him.
  • Darren Collison did a great job filling in for Chris Paul.  He makes a nice play in daily cash games if Paul misses anymore time.

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Fantasy Basketball Daily News: More Snow Edition (1/30/10)

Jan 30, 2010 Blog

Another snowstorm rolled through last night and my travel plans for Saturday are screwed.  I really hate winter.  Snow may also be affecting some of the NBA travel plans too, so check later this afternoon to see if several teams might be a little tired from their alternate travel arrangements.  Only 6 games on the fantasy schedule for tonight.

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Today’s NBA Game Previews and Matchups:

 

Fantasy Basketball Player News and Notes:

  • Paul Millsap got his first start of the season filling in for an injured Carlos Boozer (strained calf) and had a monster game going for 32pts/14reb/7ast.   Not sure how long Boozer is going to be out with the calf injury, but I’d definitely pick up Millsap if you catch him on the wire.
  • I was actually able to snag Andrei Kirilenko off the waiver wire in one of my ESPN leagues yesterday.  He’s playing pretty well and should get solid minutes while Boozer is out.
  • Deron Williams missed Friday for a funeral.  He’ll be ready for his next game.  Ronnie Price got the start and did absolutely nothing with it.
  • It’s time to drop Beno Udrih, if you haven’t already.  Kevin Martin and Tyreke Evans are ball hogs which leaves Udrih out of the picture.  Udrih went scoreless last night, getting only 17 minutes.
  • Carmelo Anthony missed his third straight game Friday.
  • Antawn Jamison aggravated his right shoulder against the Nets.  Keep an eye on it and check his gametime status for the next one.  Might be a good idea to avoid him for a game or two in daily cash games.
  • Devin Harris might miss a couple more games with his wrist problem.  Keyon Dooling should continue to start in his place.  Dooling is a good cheap fill in for salary cap games.
  • Kobe Bryant tweaked his knee against the Sixers and also said he is dealing with some ankle soreness.  I don’t think it’s a problem, but you have to think Jackson will start to rest him  more as the playoffs approach.  Keep that in mind for daily games.
  • Lou Williams has really fallen out of the rotation in Philly.  He got only 9 minutes last night.   I had planned on Williams being one of my keepers in the GiveMeTheRock.com keeper league, but I’m not so sure now.
  • Earl Watson is dealing with a sprained finger.  I wish they would just go ahead and give the starting job to A.J. Price since he is clearly better than Watson.
  • Roy Hibbert fouled out in only 26 minutes against Cleveland.
  • Jermaine O’Neal suffered a knee injury Friday, but played through it.  Check his next gametime status.
  • Michael Beasley missed last night with a hyperextended knee.  Joel Anthony got the start but Udonis Haslem got the quality minutes and had a solid game.
  • Ben Gordon returned for Detroit after missing eight games.  He could only manage 13 minutes, so keep him benched until he works his minutes up.
  • Chris Kaman missed with a sprained left ankle.  DeAndre Jordan got the start.  Kaman is day to day and says he’ll play Sunday, but check his gametime status and look for safer options if you have them.
  • Brandon Roy may be back either Wenesday or Thursday of this coming week.  Jerryd Bayless will start until then.
  • Chris Paul suffered a knee injury Friday and is questionable for Saturday’s game.  Darren Collison would likely get the start if Paul can’t go.
  • Dwyane Wade is dealing with back stiffness suffered in Wednesday’s game.  He should be fine, but check his gametime status before investing heavily with him in daily salary cap games.
  • Tony Parker missed Friday, George Hill got the start.  Give Hill a look in larger leagues.  He was getting a few starts even before Parker was injured.
  • Marcus Thornton is another guy you want to grab off the waiver wire if he’s still out there.  It looks like he’s locked in to the starting SG spot for New Orleans.
  • David West had a big game Friday and seems to be completely over his recent ankle injury.  Start him when the matchup is favorable.
  • Amare Stoudemire got benched for the entire fourth quarter against Dallas.  It might be a good idea to avoid Stoudemire in daily salary cap cash games until after the trade deadline.
  • Goran Dragic is filling in nicely for Leandro Barbosa and is worth a look if you need depth at PG.
  • Keep an eye on Nicolas Batum.  He could be starting soon for Portland.
  • If you need 3’s for the stretch run, check you waiver wire to see if Anthony Morrow is out there.  He should return soon from injury and could be a nice play in the second half.
  • Mario Chalmers could miss several games with a sprained left thumb.
  • The return of Tayshaun Prince has killed Jonas Jerebko’s value.
  • Kyle Lowery suffered a sprained knee Friday.
  • Randy Foye is losing minutes to Earl Boykins.

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Fantasy Basketball Daily News (1/28/10)

Jan 28, 2010 Blog

Just some links today.  I’m out of town Friday and Saturday, I’ll see you guys in a couple of days.

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Fantasy Basketball Daily News: Arenas Suspension Edition (1/27/10)

Jan 27, 2010 Blog

Reports are that Gilbert Arenas has been suspended for the rest of the season.  11 games on the fantasy schedule tonight.

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Fantasy Basketball Daily News: Big Baby Edition (1/26/10)

Jan 26, 2010 Blog

Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis wants to drop the ‘Big Baby’ nickname.  Hey Glen, maybe if you quit acting like a spoiled, crying baby then people might quit calling you big baby.  Maybe the recent $25k fine for obscenities yelled at a fan will get through to him.  Earlier in the year Davis suffered a hand injury while getting in a fight.   Changing your name isn’t going to change your character,  just ask J.R. Smith, who wanted to change his name to Earl this season.  

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Today’s NBA Game Previews and Matchups:

 

Fantasy Basketball Player News and Notes:

  • Marcus Thornton got the start with Devin Brown traded to the Bulls.  He makes a nice pickup.
  • Monta Ellis is out Tuesday.
  • Wilson Chandler is likely out on Tuesday with a groin injury.  Larry Hughes could see some extra minutes.
  • Nate Robinson is likely out Tuesday with a hamstring injury.
  • Al Harrington is dealing with a sore knee, but should play Tuesday.  His stats have been down and I’d probably keep him benched until he shows he’s healthy.
  • Ron Artest should play Tuesday.
  • Nicolas Batum was able to return for Portland and log 10 minutes.
  • Carmelo Anthony missed last night, Joey Graham got the start.  Melo should be back for his next game.  Arron Afflalo also got extra minutes and had a big game.
  • Al Horford suffered a cut on his left finger and had to get stitches.  He returned to the game, but his was less effective.  Be careful starting Horford in his next game.
  • Chris Andersen suffered a sprained ankle against the Bobcats.
  • Kenyon Martin got ejected in the second quarter against the Bobcats.
  • George Hill got another start for the Spurs Monday and might be worth a look in larger leagues.
  • Jamario Moon was able to return for the Cavaliers after missing a few games with an abdominal injury.

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Fantasy Basketball Daily News (1/25/10)

Jan 25, 2010 Blog

Nine games on the Schedule for Monday night. 

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Today’s NBA Game Previews and Matchups:

 

Fantasy Basketball Player News and Notes:

  • Carmelo Anthony suffered a sprained left ankle Sunday.  If Melo can’t go, Joey Graham will get the start.
  • Ron Artest is playing through plantar fasciitis.  Artest is having a rough month after suffering a concussion, elbow injury and now this.  Must be the shoes.
  • Jason Kidd missed Sunday due to personal reasons.  Roddy Beaubois got the extra minutes.
  • Erick Dampier missed Sunday with a left knee injury.
  • Jerryd Bayless is expected to play Monday.
  • J.R. Smith won’t be suspended.  I’d bench him anyway since he’s probably still in the doghouse.
  • Carlos Delfino deserves more playing time.  Put him on your watchlist.
  • Delonte West is out Monday.  Daniel Gibson should get the start.
  • Javaris Crittenton has been charged with two misdemeanors relating the the incident with Gilbert Arenas.  One of the charges will likely be dropped, with Crittenton pleading guilty to the other for probation.
  • Joakim Noah is a gametime decision Monday with plantar fasciitis.  He received a pain relieving injection, but I’d keep him benched.  Brad Miller might get the start if Noah can’t go, but he’s suffering with a sore knee.
  • David West is questionable for Monday.  Darius Songaila might get another start if West can’t go.
  • Derrick Rose is suffering from the flu.  Avoid him in daily cash games today.
  • Jamario Moon says he’ll play Monday.
  • Nicolas Batum will return tonight for Portland.

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Fantasy Basketball Daily News: The Iverson All-Star Conundrum Edition (1/23/10)

Jan 23, 2010 Blog

All-Star voting has really put Allen Iverson in a tough spot.  The fans voted him in and Iverson said he will honor that vote and play.  I don’t think there is a single true basketball fan that thinks Iverson actually deserves this honor, but what can he do?  If he snubs the All-Star game it just pisses off the fans who voted for him and hurts the game overall.  If he plays then it just shows that the NBA All-Star game is a joke, which also hurts the league.  Don’t get mad at Iverson, get mad at the incompetent fans who voted him in.  The only real solution here is to play this season out and change the voting procedure this offseason. 

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Todays’s NBA Game Matchups

 

Fantasy Basketball Player News and Notes:

  • Monta Ellis suffered an ankle injury Friday.   He’s out Saturday.
  • Raymond Felton suffered an ankle injury Friday.
  • David West suffered an ankle injury Friday and is questionable for Saturday.
  • Sebastian Telfair will be out 4-6 weeks with a thigh injury.
  • Kevin Garnett returned from knee problems and was able to log 30 minutes.
  • Delonte West suffered a broken finger Friday.  Daniel Gibson might be in line for a few starts.
  • News on the Gilbert Arenas suspension should come by Wednesday.  I think he’s probalby done for he season, but hang on to him until Wednesday just to be safe.
  • Shawn Marion suffered a cut on his right hand that caused him to leave the game Friday.  Check his next gametime status.
  • Tayshaun Prince can’t seem to get along with John Kuester.
  • Leandro Barbosa needs surgery on his right wrist, but will try to play through the condition.
  • Chris Paul got poked in the eye Friday, but should be fine for Saturday’s game.
  • Devin Harris will be out Saturday with his aggravated wrist injury.  Keyon Dooling should get the start.
  • Nate Robinson suffered a strained right hamstring Friday.
  • Nene is dealing with a sore shoulder and might not play full minutes Saturday.  Be careful starting him in daily cash games.
  • Ronnie Turiaf returned for Golden State last night and could get decent minutes for a depleted Warrior squad.

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Fantasy Basketball Daily News: NBA Schedule Complaint Edition (1/22/10)

Jan 22, 2010 Blog

Why doesn’t the NBA balance their schedule so that there are an equal number of games every night?   A couple of days a week there are only 2 games and on other days there are 13 games.   Yeah, I understand the TNT TV contract, but I can’t possibly watch 13 games at once and I get bored with only a single game on.  Not to mention that fantasy basketball really sucks on those days with only two games.  It’s like I have to skip an entire day for my stats addiction and lately it seems that I always have other things going on on the nights when there are 13 games on the schedule.   Also, playing daily cash games with only two games on the schedule is nearly impossible because everyone ends up with the same players on their team.  Someone get David Stern on the phone. 

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Fantasy Basketball Player News and Notes:

  • Eric Gordon (sprained toe) and Sebastian Telfair (groin) both missed for the Clippers last night.   Gordon may be back by Sunday, however Telfair may be out for awhile.
  • Brandon Roy is going to miss the next two games (maybe four)  for Portland with a hamstring injury.  Jerryd Bayless should get the start.  Steve Blake should also see an increase in minutes.
  • Mo Williams missed last night with a shoulder injury and reports are that he’s going to miss 4-6 weeks.  Delonte West got the start, but he injured his finger late in the game and I’m not sure how serious it is.   Daniel Gibson would probably get the start if West can’t go.  West also has other issues which make him undependable, so be careful starting him in daily cash games.
  • John Salmons will return from the flu tonight for Chicago.
  • Robin Lopez could get a chance to keep the starting center spot in Phoenix.  Teams have figured out Channing Frye and his one trick pony three point shooting act.  Phoenix needs better rebounding from it’s center and Lopez delivers.
  • Kevin Garnett is set to play against Portland on Friday.  I’d leave him benched for this one just to be safe.
  • Kevin Love says he’ll play Friday.  He’s been suffering from strep throat.
  • Indiana is considering changing their lineup, sending either Roy Hibbert or Troy Murphy to the bench.  I’d bet on Hibbert getting some bench time since he’s usually there anyway due to foul trouble.  Playing him less would allow him to go full speed when he’s in and not worry about the fouls.

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Fantasy Basketball Daily News (1/21/10)

Jan 21, 2010 Blog

Only two games tonight:  Lakers at Cavs 8:00 pm EST and the Clippers at Denver at 10:30 pm EST.

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Today’s NBA Game Matchups:

 

Fantasy Basketball Player News and Notes:

  • Josh Howard missed Wednesday with a stomach virus.
  • Al Thornton returned from a sprained ankle and was able to play
  • John Salmons missed Wednesday with the flu.
  • Eric Gordon suffered a toe injury against the Bulls.
  • Richard Jefferson returned after missing a game with a sore back.
  • Lou Williams found himself on the bench again for the fourth quarter against Portland.  Jrue Holiday picked up the extra minutes due to his defense.
  • Jerry Stackhouse played 17 minutes for Milwaukee putting up 3pts/5reb/4ast.
  • Carlos Delfino got a start for Milwaukee sending Ersan Ilyasova to the bench.
  • Josh Howard missed Wednesday with the flu.  Jason Terry got the start.
  • Richard Hamilton returned after missing a game with the flu.
  • Leandro Barbosa got a start Wednesday, but only played 19 minutes.  So much talent,  just no opportunity.
  • It’s looking like Robin Lopez might replace Channing Frye for good in the starting lineup.   Grab Lopez if he’s still on your waiver wire.
  • Brandon Roy aggravated his hamstring injury and said he’ll probably miss at least two games.  Jerryd Bayless should pick up the starts.
  • Kevin Love missed his second game with strep throat.  Check his gametime status for Friday.
  • Nick Collison missed his second straight game with a concussion.
  • Mo Williams is out tonight for Cleveland with a shoulder injury.
  • Kevin Martin fell hard on his previously injured left wrist, but seemed to be ok.  Check his status just to make sure there is no residual problem.

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