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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups, Week 6

Jan 29, 2012 Blog

A few waiver wire tips for a slow Sunday:

Drew Gooden (MIL) – Andrew Bogut is likely done for the season with a fractured ankle.  Gooden is a must add if you need help at center.  He’s already shown in his first two starts what he’s capable of.

Avery Bradley (BOS) – I’ve been seeing some rumors that Rajon Rondo may be out for a month.  I’ve also see some articles saying he’s going to play today, so who knows.  If he is out for a month, then Bradley, and maybe E’Twaun Moore, become great spot starts.

Kirk Hinrich (ATL) – Jeff Teague is running out of steam and he’s also been a little banged up lately. Hinrich should build his minutes back up to the 25-30 minute range soon and makes a nice grab.

Chris Kaman (NOR) – I’ve seen Kaman dropped to a lot of wires, but he’s said to be on the trading block and he could see a huge spike in value with a trade to the right situation.  He’s worth a stash on the bench if you have room.

Glen Davis (ORL) – Ryan Anderson is having some injury issues and Davis could pick up a few starts this week.  He probably won’t put up any huge lines, but if you need some rebounds, he’s a solid pickup.

Rodrigue Beaubois (DAL) – Jason Kidd is hurting again and the Mavs need someone to step up at PG.  Delonte West got the minutes last time Kidd was out, but he’s also dealing with some injury problems.  Beaubois should get a chance to play this week and has decent upside.

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NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups, Week 3

Jan 8, 2012 Blog

Leagues are moving into their third week and most of the prime waiver wire scoops have already been made, but there are always a few guys out there who can help you plug some holes in your roster.  The guys below are all owned in less than 50% of Yahoo leagues.

Derrick Williams, MIN (51%) – Williams is  just a little above the cutoff, but I couldn’t leave him out this week.  Michael Beasley is out with foot and finger injuries and Williams should get at least three starts.  If he plays well, he could find himself a permanent fixture in the starting spot.  Definitely an add in keeper leagues.

Jonas Jerebko, DET (47%) – Jerebko has been playing pretty well and Charlie Villanueva is still limited with an injury.  If Jerebko can keep up the intensity, he could hang on to the starting job even with a healthy Villanueva.

MarShon Brooks, NJN (41%) – I was surprised to find that Brooks was still only 41% owned this season.  He’s a must pickup in keeper leagues.  The Nets are horrible and there’s a really good chance that Deron Williams won’t be there next season, so there should be a youth movement soon, which will be led by Brooks.  Even with a healthy and happy Williams, Brooks is still better than Anthony Morrow.

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NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups

Dec 28, 2011 Blog

It’s still early in the season, but several players have really increased their fantasy value for 2011.  Sometimes you have to gamble early in the season with a few risky pickups and these players could provide big returns down the road.  I’m basing waiver wire status on players who are owned in less than 30% of Yahoo Leagues.

Norris Cole (MIA) (13%) - I don’t think Miami has ever really liked Mario Chalmers and Cole might be the perfect excuse for the Heat to make the switch.  Cole had a big game Tuesday going for 20 points.  More surprising was that he led the Heat with 16 shot attempts, which was more than both Wade and LeBron.

Terrence Williams (HOU) (3%) – It feels like the Rockets are trying to decide whether to go with Chase Budinger or give Williams his shot.   The roles for these two could be decided in the next two weeks.  Williams is a big risk, big reward play.

Josh Howard (UTA) (6%) – The Jazz are evaluating Gordon Hayward and Josh Howard right now and this starting spot could be given to Howard based on his past experience. 

Josh McRoberts (LAL) (9%) – McRoberts has looked pretty good, but remember that Andrew Bynum will be back soon which will send Josh back to the bench.  He should be the first big man off the bench and you never know when another Bynum injury will occur.  The real upside here is if the Lakers somehow trade both Gasol and Bynum, then the starting PF spot could open up for McRoberts.

Gilbert Arenas (FA) (14%) – You know someone is eventually going to get desperate and give Arenas a call.  Could be a great stash if you have an available bench spot.

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Fantasy Basketball Daily News and Notes (1/25/11)

Jan 25, 2011 Blog

J. J. Hickson (CLE) – So close to breaking through, but he just can’t seem to get there.  His shooting was terrible last night going just 6 of 19 for 12 points.  He’ll continue to get opportunites, but he has to start capitalizing.

Ramon Sessions (CLE) – Was able to go 39 minutes, so the ab strain shouldn’t be a concern, 16pts/6ast/5tov.  Daniel Gibson also got 39 minutes, 19pts/5ast/1tov.  Both players have a high short term fantasy value as long as Mo Williams remains out.

Anthony Morrow (NJN) – His minutes restriction has been lifted, he got 26 minutes last night, 6-12 for 16 points.  Grab him if he’s still on your wire.

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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups (11/12/10)

Nov 12, 2010 Blog

It was a slow three game fantasy night in the NBA on Thursday, so I figured today would be a great day to cover some of the attractive early season waiver wire pickups.   Most NBA teams have 7 or 8 games under their belt, so it’s time to start making some fantasy roster moves.  I have tried to hit at least one guy from each team that you might want to take a look at.

Glen Davis BOS (30 min/game, 11.6pt/5.0reb) – He has improved his game this season and with the Boston bigmen hurting, he’s getting a nice 30 minutes of action a night.  The Celtics should give Kevin Garnett plenty of rest as the season progresses and Big Baby should benefit.

Derrick Favors NJN (21 min/game, 8.8pt/7.3reb) – Favors got some early season run with Troy Murphy out and showed that he can handle the job.  If Murphy goes down with an injury or gets traded, Favors could find himself with a starting job in January. 

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