NBA Probable Starting Lineups for Wednesday, January 2
Jan 2, 2013 NBA Probable Starting Lineups
Posted 8:30 AM, EST. Check the @FantasyNBADaily Twitter Feed on the lower right homepage for lineup updates throughout the day.
Portland @ Toronto
Blazers: D. Lillard, W. Matthews, N. Batum, L. Aldridge, JJ Hickson
Raptors: (K. Lowry/J. Calderon), D. DeRozan, M. Pietrus, E. Davis, A. Gray
Chicago @ Orlando
Bulls: K. Hinrich, R. Hamilton, L. Deng, C. Boozer, J. Noah
Magic: J. Nelson, A. Afflalo, M. Harkless, A. Nicholson, N. Vucevic
Jameer Nelson is a gametime decision. Ish Smith might pick up another start if Nelson and E’Twaun Moore can’t go.
Sacramento @ Cleveland
Kings: (I. Thomas/A. Brooks), F. Garcia, J. Salmons, J. Thompson, D. Cousins
Cavs: K. Irving, D. Waiters, A. Gee, T. Thompson, A. Varejao
Anderson Varejao is a gametime decision. Tyler Zeller would get the start if Varejao can’t go.
Washington @ Indiana
Wizards: (G. Temple/J. Crawford), B. Beal, M. Webster, Nene, E. Okafor
Pacers: G. Hill, P. George, L. Stephenson, D. West, R. Hibbert
Memphis @ Boston
Grizzlies: M. Conley, T. Allen, R. Gay, Z. Randolph, M. Gasol
Celtics: R. Rondo, J. Terry, P. Pierce, B. Bass, K. Garnett
Rajon Rondo is a gametime decision with a hip injury.
Dallas @ Miami
Mavs: D. Collison, O.J. Mayo, V. Carter, S. Marion, C. Kaman
Heat: M. Chalmers, D. Wade, L. James, S. Battier, C. Bosh
San Antonio @ Milwaukee
Spurs: T. Parker, D. Green, K. Leonard, T. Duncan, (D. Blair/T. Splitter)
Bucks: B. Jennings, M. Ellis, M. Daniels, LRM aMoute, L. Sanders
New Orleans @ Houston
Hornets: G. Vasquez, (E. Gordon/A. Rivers), L. Thomas, A. Davis, R. Lopez
Rockets: J. Lin, J. Harden, C. Parsons, M. Morris, O. Asik
Brooklyn @ Oklahoma City
Nets: D. Williams, J. Johnson, G. Wallace, R. Evans, B. Lopez
Thunder: R. Westbrook, (T. Sefolosha/K. Martin), K. Durant, S. Ibaka, K. Perkins
Minnesota @ Utah
Wolves: (L. Ridnour/R. Rubio), A. Shved, A. Kirilenko, K. Love, N. Pekovic
Jazz: J. Tinsley, R. Foye, D. Carroll, P. Millsap, A. Jefferson
Marvin Williams is a gametime decision with knee soreness.
Philadelphia @Phoenix
Sixers: J. Holiday, J. Richardson, D. Wright, T. Young, L. Allen
Suns: G. Dragic, PJ Tuckery, J. Dudley, L. Scola, M. Gortat
The Suns lineup is a mess right now, check this one on the Twitter Feed closer to gametime.
LA Clippers @ Golden State
Clippers: C. Paul, (W. Green/J. Crawford), C. Butler, B. Griffin, D. Jordan
Warriors: S. Curry, K. Thompson, H. Barnes, D. Lee, F. Ezeli
Fantasy Basketball Daily News and Notes for January 2, 2013
Jan 2, 2013 Blog
Hope you guys all had a great Christmas Holiday and enjoyed time with the family. It’s time to jump back into some fantasy basketball! On to the fantasy highlights from Tuesday.
Dallas 103 @ Washington 94
Dirk Nowitzki is slowly getting back into the grind, 17 minutes and 11 points. Be patient.
Vince Carter with a start and 23 points in 30 minutes.
Darren Collison led the team with 39 minutes, 15 points and 8 assists.
Shawn Marion is playing a little more PF, 14 rebounds.
Garrett Temple is getting some nice run, might take a flier on him in keeper leagues.
Nene 2 0f 10 shooting for 7 points.
Bradley Beal finally starting to heat up a little, 7 of 16 for 22 points.
Emeka Okafor with a double-double, 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Trevor Ariza is getting close to a return and should get his starting job back.
Portland 105 @ New York 100
Nicolas Batum riding a hot streak, 26 points, 6 of 12 from three.
Wesley Matthews back in action, but still a little rusty, 3 of 6 for 8 points.
Damian Lillard leading ROY, 21 points and 6 assists.
JJ Hickson shooting well, 9 of 11 for 18 points.
Amare Stoudemire made his long awaited return, but did nothing, 6 points and 1 rebound.
Carmelo Anthony, 45 points on 24 shots.
Jason Kidd 0 for 5, 0 for 4 from three.
J.R. Smith with a big game off the bench, 28 points and 11 rebounds.
Sacramento 97 @ Detroit 103
DeMarcus Cousins double-double, 21 points and 14 boards, but still a headcase.
Marcus Thornton missed with an ankle injury.
Tyreke Evans out with knee problems.
Isaiah Thomas, Aaron Brooks and Jimmer Fredette got just about equal minutes.
Thomas Robinson only 3 minutes.
Austin Daye making the most of his chance, 21 minutes and 13 points. Worth a waiver wire grab.
Andre Drummond, 21 minutes, 7 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Greg Monroe double-double 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Kyle Singler is not fantasy friendly, 33 minutes, just 4 points and 4 rebounds.
Rodney Stuckey missed with an ankle injury.
Atlanta 95 @ New Orleans 86
Josh Smith big game, 23 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 4 blocks.
Al Horford 10 of 17 for 20 points, just 4 rebounds.
Kyle Korver 4 of 7 from three.
Lou Williams off night, 4 of 13 for 9 points. He did have 7 assists.
Jeff Teague just 2 of 8 for 4 points, 8 assists.
Anthony Davis 9 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks.
Eric Gordon came off the bench and hogged 17 shots in only 24 minutes.
Ryan Anderson 5 of 10 from three, 23 points.
Greivis Vasquez just missed a triple-double, 17 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds.
AF Aminu only 5 minutes, his fantasy run may be over.
LA Clippers 78 @ Denver 98
Willie Green 1 of 9 for 2 points.
Blake Griffin subpar game, 12 points and 9 rebounds.
DeAndre Jordan double-double, 11 points and 11 rebounds, 3 blocks.
Jamal Crawford off night, 2 of 11 for 9 points. 0 for 5 from three.
Kenneth Faried double-double, 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Ty Lawson out with an achilles injury.
Andre Miller 41 minutes, 11 points and 11 assists. Nice waiver grab with Lawson out.
Andre Iguodala decent line, 12 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals.
Danilo Gallinari 3 of 7 from three, 17 points.
Philadelphia 103 @ LA Lakers 99
Jrue Holiday 26 points and 10 assists.
Evan Turner continues to look great, 22 points and 13 rebounds.
Jason Richardson 1 0f 6 from three, 9 points.
Spencer Hawes with a little fantasy value, 13 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks.
Pau Gasol bad shooting night, 2 of 12 for 11 points.
Dwight Howard 1 for 7, 7 points.
Steve Nash managed 36 minutes, 12 points and 10 assists.
Kobe 36 points on 29 shots.
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Merry Christmas! Posting Schedule for this Week
Dec 24, 2012 Blog
I’m not going to be doing much posting this week. Everyone is off work and out of school and more family coming in later in the week, so I figured I’d just take the whole week off and come back strong January 2nd. Hope you guys all have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year. See you next Tuesday.
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NBA Probable Starting Lineups for Friday, December 21
Dec 21, 2012 NBA Probable Starting Lineups
Orlando @ Toronto
Magic: J. Nelson, A. Afflalo, M. Harkless, (A. Nicholson/J. McRoberts), N. Vucevic
Raptors: J. Calderon, D. DeRozan, M. Pietrus, E. Davis, J. Valanciunas
Glen Davis is out 4-6 weeks with a shoulder injury.
Atlanta @ Philadelphia
Hawks: J. Teague, K. Korver, D. Stevenson, J. Smith, A. Horford
Sixers: J. Holiday, J. Richardson, E. Turner, T. Young, (K. Brown/L. Allen)
Evan Turner is a gametime decision. Look for Dorell Wright to get the start if Turner can’t go.
Devin Harris is out.
Milwaukee @ Boston
Bucks: B. Jennings, M. Ellis, M. Daniels, LRM aMoute, L. Sanders
Celtics: R. Rondo, (C.Lee/J. Terry), P. Pierce, B. Bass, K. Perkins
Chicago @ New York
Bulls: K. Hinrich, M. Belinelli, L. Deng, C. Boozer, J. Noah
Knicks: R. Felton, J. Kidd, R. Brewer, C. Anthony, T. Chandler
Washington @ Detroit
Wizards: (S. Livingston/J. Crawford), B. Beal, M. Webster, C. Singleton, E. Okafor
Pistons: B. Knight, (K. Singler/R. Stuckey), T. Prince, G. Monroe, J. Maxiell
Indiana @ Cleveland
Pacers: G. Hill, P. George, G. Green, D. West, R. Hibbert
Cavs: K. Irving, D. Waiters, A. Gee, T. Thompson, (A. Varejao/T. Zeller)
Anderson Varejao missed his last game, so check his gametime status tonight.
Dallas @ Memphis
Mavs: D. Collison, OJ Mayo, S. Marion, D. Jones, C. Kaman
Grizzlies: M. Conley, T. Allen, R. Gay, Z. Randolph, M. Gasol
New Orleans @ San Antonio
Hornets: G. Vasquez, A. Rivers, A. Aminu, (A. Davis/R. Anderson), R. Lopez
Spurs: T. Parker, G. Neal, D. Green, T. Duncan, T. Splitter
Sacramento @ LA Clippers
Kings: (I. Thomas/A. Brooks), (F. Garcia/M. Thornton), J. Salmons, J. Thompson, D. Cousins
Clippers: C. Paul, (W. Green/J. Crawford), C. Butler, B. Griffin, D. Jordan
Charlotte @ Golden State
Bobcats: K. Walker, G. Henderson, M. Kidd-Gilchrist, B. Mullens, B. Biyombo
Warriors: S. Curry, K. Thompson, H. Barnes, D. Lee, F. Ezeli
Picks for Tonight’s $200,000 FanDuel Fantasy Basketball Championship Qualifier
Dec 21, 2012 Blog
It’s Friday, which means FanDuel is hosting their weekly qualifier for the $200,000 Fantasy Basketball Championship tonight. I’ve looked through tonight’s games and put together a list of elite players who should have good games, as well as some bargain plays who might surprise with a good performance. If you haven’t been playing this weekly tournament, you can SIGN UP FREE HERE.
Point Guard
Stephen Curry (GSW, $8000) – At home, against the Charlotte Bobcats, need I say more about this matchup? Curry should have a big night.
George Hill (IND, $6700) – Hill is matched up on Kyrie Irving, who isn’t known for his defense. Hill put up 30 FD points on the Cavs a couple weeks ago without Irving in the lineup and I’d expect that he will probably get close to that again tonight.
Jose Calderon (TOR, $4900) – Kyle Lowry continues to be sidelined with his triceps injury which leaves Calderon as the starter. Calderon has been averaging nearly 30 FD points a game and has a nice matchup at home against a weak Magic squad.
Shooting Guard
DeMar DeRozan (TOR, $6400) – Toronto’s two primary scorers, Kyle Lowry and Andrea Bargnani, are out so the scoring load has fallen to DeRozan. He should get somewhere between 15-20 shot attempts against the Magic at home, which is good potential for $6400.
Jordan Crawford (WAS, $6000) – The Wizards are without John Wall and AJ Price and have been giving Crawford plenty of run with the ball in his hands. That should continue tonight in Detroit.
Alan Anderson (TOR, $3500) – The Raptors are loaded with good plays tonight and Anderson is another one. He’s bargain basement price and seems to be scoring well going for 24, 18 and 16 points in his last three games. If you want to load up on a couple of studs elsewhere on your roster, Anderson is a great cheap roster filler.
Small Forward
Carmelo Anthony (NYK, $9100) – He’s scored 30+ in four of his last five. He’s a must start if you have the salary cap space.
Paul Pierce (BOS, $7500) – Pierce has been a little hit or miss lately, but he put up 40 in his last one and could be on a nice streak. He’s also one of those guys that even when he’s not completely on, still puts up a good FanDuel score because he can contribute in so many categories.
J.R. Smith (NYK, $5600) – Smith went through a slump a couple weeks ago, but he’s been looking good lately scoring 15+ in his last 7 games. That should continue tonight at home against a Bulls team running Kirk Hinrich and Marco Belinelli in the backcourt.
Power Forward
David Lee (GSW, $8800) – At home against the weakest interior in the league. Matchups just don’t get any better than that.
Zach Randolph (MEM, $7900) – Randolph has a home matchup against the Mavs, who might be without Elton Brand and Brandan Wright. Not sure if there is anyone that can stop Randolph tonight.
Ed Davis (TOR, $4500) – And back to Toronto we go. Andrea Bargnani is out and Davis has been doing a great job filling in for him. At $4600, he should easily be able to pick up enough stats to justify that salary.
Center
Marc Gasol (MEM, $7500) – Gasol has a great matchup at home against Chris Kaman. Should be a good night for Gasol.
Greg Monroe (DET, $6800) – The Pistons have home game against the weak interior of the Wizards. Monroe should match up well against Chris Singleton, Kevin Seraphin and Emeka Okafor.
Nikola Vucevic (ORL, $5600) – Vucevic has been putting up nice double-doubles over the last couple of weeks and has a decent matchup against the Raptors who are dealing with injuries.
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