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Monday, Feb. 8 Fantasy Basketball News

In Sunday's two NBA matchups, Chris Bosh, Rajon Rondo, Andrea Bargnani, Kevin Martin and Antoine Wright (Raptors) had nice fantasy basketball games... Nate Robinson (Knicks) may not start at point guard for long. Chris Duhon may take the spot back by tomorrow. Tough to say whether Robinson keeps playing lots of minutes or goes back to sitting around. All we know is that Duhon is terrible... Anthony Randolph (Warriors) may not be back this season... Joakim Noah (Bulls) may be out for weeks instead of days, according to multiple reports. Nothing is definite yet.

Dime reports: Randy Foye (2/5) – 6-14 FG (43%), 9-10 FT (90%), 1 3ptm, 22 Pts, 7 Reb, 7 Ast, 1 Blk, 4 TO; Though many owners dropped him last week, it’s obvious that Foye shouldn’t be given up on just yet... Peja Stojakovic (2/5) – 8-14 FG (57%), 3-3 FT (100%), 4 3ptm, 23 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk; He’s notched double-digit points in seven consecutive games and has hit at least two threes in all but one of them. Peja’s owners don’t need a Super Bowl commercial to tell them that selling high would be a smart idea... Andrei Kirilenko (2/6) – 8-11 FG (73%), 5-6 FT (83%), 1 3ptm, 22 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 5 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 TO; Though he doesn’t look like Drago anymore, AK-47 has been breaking opponents for the last eight games. He should be fine to roll with the rest of the way.

Dime reports: Brandon Rush – besides Saturday’s clunker, Rush has been solid for two weeks... James Posey – has been great in four of the five games with CP3 out... Brad Miller – will have a decent week with Joakim Noah out.

ESPN reports: Andris Biedrins finally reminded us he's actually pretty good, snaring 18 boards with three blocks Sunday. I am a big fan and recently bought low on him, hoping it'll pay off once he manages to play 30 minutes on a nightly basis. His value still is pretty low, but I don't see the 18 boards as an aberration and expect more big games from Biedrins in the second half. Plus, I've got to love his insane field goal percentage -- 61.1 percent this season, 60.4 percent career.

ESPN reports: Antoine Wright scored 16 points (6-for-7 on field goals) with 5 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal, a block and 2 3s in 22 minutes off the bench Sunday, marking the fourth game in his past five that he scored 13 points or more. He's averaging 0.8 3s in just 18 minutes per game, making him a definite consideration in deep formats.

ESPN reports: Donte Greene went off for 31 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and a 3 on Friday, then followed it up with a solid 17 points and 5 rebounds Sunday. His combo of 3s and blocks (0.9, 0.8 respectively) is what makes him special, especially considering it's in just 23 minutes per game. Greene is available in nearly 99 percent of ESPN leagues.

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Friday, Feb. 5 Fantasy Basketball News

In Thursday's two NBA games, LaMarcus Aldridge, LeBron James, Michael Beasley, Dwyane Wade, Tim Duncan and Martell Webster stood out in fantasy basketball... Joakim Noah (Bulls) is banged up and will be out a few games.

Dime reports: J.J. Hickson – 12 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Stl, 2 Blk; This was his second straight solid line and though he’s inconsistent, he deserves a look in deep leagues... DeJuan Blair – 11 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 TO; He’s been very solid lately and could get plenty of run when fantasy playoffs come around... Rudy Fernandez – 10 Pts, 2 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 2 TO; We know the ladies love Rudy, but his fantasy owners are loving him lately, too.

Dime reports: Martell Webster – 6-9 FG (67%), 4-4 FT (100%), 5 3ptm, 21 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 TO; After three relatively quiet games, Webster has strung together two consecutive games with 20+ points and 3+ threes. With Nicolas Batum back and Travis Outlaw set to return in a couple weeks, it seems very smart to sell high on Webster.

ESPN reports: Tony Parker returned from an ankle injury Thursday, scoring 18 points in 30 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers and otherwise looking like the Parker we missed. Despite the solid performance, however, it is Parker's performance in the long term, with his nagging injury of plantar fasciitis in the rear view mirror, that will tell the true story. Despite the 18-point, six-assist performance, he wasn't quite a game-breaker; he needed 16 shots to net 18 points, getting to the line just twice. And although the San Antonio Spurs got solid games from each of their big three, along with 16 points from George Hill, they still fell to a Brandon Roy-less Trail Blazers club.

ESPN reports: A sign of life from Devin Harris: with averages of 19.5 points, 11.0 assists and 8.5 free throw attempts his past two games, Harris looks like he might be able to salvage his season after all. But no one is better at staying with quick point guards than Rajon Rondo, so a correction may be in order Friday.

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Thursday, Feb. 4 Fantasy Basketball News

In Wednesday's NBA games, Monta Ellis (46 points), Dwyane Wade, Tyreke Evans (32 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists), Russell Westbrook, Stephen Jackson, Andrei Kirilenko (red-hot lately), Joe Johnson and Mehmet Okur (!) had good fantasy baketball games... The Jazz have been without Carlos Boozer, so a few of their frontcourt players are putting up inflated stats. Still, Kirilenko seems terrific again... As you should already know, sign Darren Collison (Hornets) if for some silly reason he's still available in your league. Though, Chris Paul may only be out one month, not two or longer... Paul Pierce (Celtics) is day-to-day... Nate Robinson (Knicks) may take and keep a bigger role, with Chris Duhon taking a back seat.

RotoWorld reports: Nene has been remarkably consistent this season -- he's going to get you about 14 points and eight boards every night while shooting well from the field. One change in Nene's game has been the steals. We'd call his 1.6 steals/game mark a fluke, but he continues to rack them up nightly. It's an important bonus.

ESPN reports on Joe Johnson: He's 17-for-18 from the line and is averaging 35.5 points per game in two games since I decided that he wasn't being aggressive enough offensively. Still, his rebounds and assists remain down during his past five games from their season levels, and the hot shooting probably won't last. If his past history is any indication, he'll never have more value than he does right now.

ESPN reports: Michael Beasley has looked pretty good since returning to the lineup for the Miami Heat. Note that he's averaging 20.0 points on better than 50 percent shooting against the Cleveland Cavaliers' tenacious defense this season, and is probably worth starting unless you have lots of preferable options on Thursday night. The Heat will be on the second night of a back-to-back, and Beasley played the fewest minutes of any starter on Wednesday.

Dime reports: Marcus Camby – 3-7 FG (43%), 0-2 FT (0%), 6 Pts, 20 Reb, 6 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 2 TO; A pretty typical line from Camby, who is always a stud when healthy... Andre Iguodala – 11-19 FG (58%), 2-7 FT (29%), 1 3ptm, 25 Pts, 8 Reb, 8 Ast, 3 Stl, 2 TO; Iggy’s been struggling since the middle of January and remains a candidate to be traded before the deadline. Keep an eye on where he ends up... Nate Robinson – 10-15 FG (67%), 2-2 FT (100%), 1 3ptm, 23 Pts, 6 Reb, 8 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 TO; This was a great line from Nate, who is still inconsistent but worth owning in most leagues.

Dime reports: Eddie House – 16 Pts, 2 3ptm, 4 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 TO; He got extra run with Paul Pierce out, but remains a marginally useful player in deep leagues... Marcus Thornton – 22 Pts, 2 3ptm, 3 Reb, 6 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk; He shouldn’t be available in your league... George Hill – 23 Pts, 4 Reb, 9 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 3 TO; Tony Parker will return soon, but Hill is a nice fill-in until then.

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Wednesday, Feb. 3 Fantasy Basketball News

In Tuesday's NBA games, Chris Bosh, Kevin Durant, Joe Johnson, LeBron James, Devin Harris (!), Monta Ellis, Andrea Bargnani, Brook Lopez, Aaron Brooks, Danny Granger and Richard Hamilton had good fantasy basketball games.... Devin Harris (Nets) had 24 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists, though he did it against the Pistons, who tend to give up lots of big games. Still, it's the first good Harris game in a while. Maybe he'll come alive... Bargnani (Raptors) had 34 points in a loss to the Pacers, with just four rebounds... Tony Parker (Spurs) remains day-to-day... Chris Paul (Hornets) had his surgery and it's not yet known how long he'll be out, though it could be closer to one month than two... Paul Pierce (Celtics) is day-to-day and does not have any sort of serious injury.

Dime reports: Al Horford – 5-10 FG (50%), 4-6 FT (67%), 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Blk, 1 TO; I guess being selected as an All-Star hasn’t done much to motivate Horford, who’s been downright pedestrian lately. He’s a great buy-low target... Russell Westbrook – 5-16 FG (31%), 2-2 FT (100%), 12 Pts, 9 Reb, 9 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 TO; He’s been on a nice streak lately and despite his shooting and turnover struggles, remains a solid fantasy point guard. Too many owners jumped on his bandwagon a bit prematurely this past preseason, but he could maneuver his way into fantasy stardom next season.

Dime reports: Earl Watson – 15 Pts, 3 Reb, 11 Ast, 2 Stl, 3 TO; He’s been quiet lately, but continues to start... Marco Belinelli – 21 Pts, 3 3ptm, 5 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Blk, 1 TO; He started in place of Hedo Turkoglu, but remains appealing only in deeper leagues... Luke Ridnour – 13 Pts, 2 3ptm, 3 Reb, 4 Ast, 2 TO; After two rough games, Ridnour’s back to being the mildly productive fantasy player he has been this season... Jason Williams – 11 Pts, 2 3ptm, 5 Reb, 5 Ast, 3 Stl; If Nelson misses more time, it could be time to scoop White Chocolate up again.

ESPN reports: On Tuesday, Marco Belinelli started in place of Hedo Turkoglu, who was out with a fractured orbital bone, and was 7-of-13 from the field for 21 points, five boards, two dimes and three triples. Belinelli teases us with games like this every week or two, but his role as a reserve has kept him from being consistent. Turkoglu may skip Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks, too. If Belinelli gets another start, he could be a nice short-term filler on fantasy rosters against the run-and-gun Knicks.

ESPN reports: Bargnani - So far this season, he's averaging career bests in scoring (17.5), rebounding (6.2), 3-pointers (1.6), blocks (1.4) and field goal percentage (.478). That combination of great percentages, scoring and hustle stats make him a fantastic all-around fantasy option in any format. Keep in mind that after the All-Star break last season, Bargnani posted better numbers than he has so far this season. That means we could see an even bigger finish this season as the Toronto Raptors aim for the playoffs.

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Tuesday, Feb. 2 Fantasy Basketball News

In Monday's NBA games, Kobe Bryant, Deron Williams, Kenyon Martin, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Millsap, Zach Randolph, Andrew Bogut, Steve Nash, Spencer Hawes (Kings), Rajon Rondo, Amare Stoudemire, David West and Darren Collison had great fantasy basketball games... Tyreke Evans (Kings) is banged up and will be limited for the next few games... Jeff Foster (Pacers), who has no fantasy basketball value, probably won't play at all this season... Danny Granger (Pacers) is playing out of position at power forward, so he should get more rebounds, but also may get banged up a lot... Andre Miller (Trail Blazers) scoring 52 was a fluke. He'll do his usual from now on... Look into picking up Darren Collison (Hornets), Corey Brewer (Timberwolves), Carlos Delfino (Bucks)... Kenyon Martin (Nuggets) is rocking lately.

ESPN reports: Jermaine O'Neal was on a pretty good run, averaging 15.8 points and 8.5 boards in his previous six games. But back spasms kept him out of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Perhaps not coincidentally, Andrew Bogut went 10-for-13 in the Bucks' victory. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said that O'Neal has been dealing with spasms the past few days. The Heat did get Michael Beasley (knee) back after a two-game absence.

ESPN reports: So get Darren Collison, but don't forget about Marcus Thornton. Thornton is the second-round draft pick who moved into the Hornets' starting lineup after the team dealt Devin Brown. After going for 25 points and five 3-pointers against the Suns, the rookie is averaging 19.2 points and 2.8 treys as a starter. While Thornton's fantasy value is mostly limited to points and 3s, he apparently will continue to log some minutes at the point when Collison rests. So, as a bonus, you could see more nights like Monday's four-assist showing. Thornton is available in about 90 percent of ESPN.com leagues.

Dime reports: Tony Allen – 10 Pts, 6 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 TO; That’s his second straight solid outing and Allen should be considered in deeper leagues. Carlos Delfino – 16 Pts, 10 Reb, 4 Ast, 3 Stl, 4 TO; He’s still not owned in the majority of leagues, which is downright foolish. Make sure he’s not sitting on your waiver wire. Udonis Haslem – 12 Pts, 10 Reb, 1 TO; He’s fairly steady and should be considered in deeper leagues. Marcus Thornton – 25 Pts, 5 3ptm, 4 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl, 3 TO; He’s been solid for a while now, and the absence of CP3 only helps things. Omri Casspi – 14 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 TO; He pieces together some solid games every so often, but will see another decline once Tyreke Evans returns.

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Daily Fantasy Basketball News
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Monday, Feb. 1 Fantasy Basketball News

In Sunday's NBA games, Kevin Durant, Chris Bosh, LeBron James, Amare Stoudemire, Kevin Martin, Chauncey Billups, Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Baron Davis, Kevin Love and Wilson Chandler had good fantasy basketball games... Durant (Thunder) dropped 45 points and had 11 rebounds... Hedo Turkoglu (Raptors) had an injury on a bone in his face, but may barely miss any games, if any... Tyreke Evans (Kings) is banged up and may be limited for the next few games... Francisco Elson (Bucks) is out six weeks, though he has no fantasy hoops value... Chris Paul (Hornets) may be out 1-2 months. Obviously the team's backup guards will get increased fantasy bball value. Sign Darren Collison.

ESPN reports: Kevin Love has been coming off the bench for Minnesota, but it hasn't affected his production, as he dropped 25 points, 11 boards, 4 assists, a pair of 3s, one steal and one block on Sunday. I'm a big fan of Love and think he'll continue to improve, so see if his owner is discouraged by his coming off the bench, as this could be perceived by some as a negative sign but shouldn't have you worried about Love's overall value. [e] Tony Allen scored 14 points Sunday, and is shooting 17-for-24 from the floor in his past five contests, providing efficient scoring off the bench for the Celtics. If trades shake up the Celtics' roster and Allen is ever in line for more PT, he can do damage, so even though he's not doing enough to be worth adding in most leagues, he should definitely be on your watch list.

ESPN reports: Mike Miller flashed some of his versatility in this weekend's games, snaring 12 rebounds with one 3 and two steals on Friday, and then exploding for 25 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 7 triples on Saturday night.

Dime reports: Marcus Thornton – still maintaining strong play in starting role, deserves to be owned in more leagues than he currently is... Andray Blatche – playing better lately, deserves a look in deeper leagues... Rudy Fernandez – up-and-down, but had a big game on Friday... Nicolas Batum – two of his four games since returning from an injury have been solid... George Hill – will be decent so long as Tony Parker is out... Darren Collison – with CP3 out at least a month, Collison should pick up solid minutes... Nazr Mohammed – two 10-rebound games this past weekend, Tyson Chandler still nowhere in sight.

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Wed, Jan. 27 Fantasy Basketball News

In Tuesday's NBA games, David Lee, Andrew Bogut, Stephen Jackson, Stephen Curry, Pau Gasol, Boris Diaw (!), Dirk Nowitzki, Al Harrington, Kobe Bryant and Spencer Hawes (Kings) had nice fantasy games... Kevin Martin (Kings) has been terrible lately. Obviously, don't give up on him yet, as it makes sense to assume he's just adjusting to coming back after injury... Devin Harris (Nets) and Chris Douglas-Roberts are day-to-day. So is Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets)... Spencer Hawes (Kings) was good yesterday but Jon Brockman didn't play. So check what happens once Brockman returns... Trevor Ariza (Rockets) is shooting bricks, and it may continue since the Rockets simply don't have a lot of offensive options.

ESPN reports: Boris Diaw got a little extra run against his old Phoenix Suns team Tuesday, playing 47 minutes. He missed all three of his 3-point attempts but finished with a solid line: 24 points, five dimes, 11 boards, a steal and a block, while going 9-of-17 from the field and 6-of-6 from the charity stripe. It was a nice reminder of what he did during that magical 2005-06 campaign with the Suns. Unfortunately, it also was a reminder of the inconsistency he shows in fantasy terms from game to game. In coach Larry Brown's system, Diaw might score zero points or he might score 20.

ESPN reports: Stephen Curry had another terrific game Tuesday, torching the Sacramento Kings for 27 points, 6 dimes, 9 boards, 3 swipes and 3 triples, while hitting 10-of-22 from the floor and 4-of-5 from the charity stripe. This, coming on the heels of a 25-point performance and a rookie-season-best 32 points the previous two games. Not coincidentally, Monta Ellis was sidelined for nearly all of those three games.

Dime reports: Shannon Brown – 11 Pts, 1 3ptm, 2 Reb, 3 Ast, 3 Stl, 1 Blk; He’s alternating good games with bad ones, but deserves a look in deep leagues... Corey Brewer – 22 Pts, 4 3ptm, 4 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 TO; He’s on a serious roll right now and should be owned in most leagues... Carlos Delfino – 22 Pts, 4 3ptm, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 TO; There is absolutely no reason why he shouldn’t be owned in all leagues... Luke Ridnour – 11 Pts, 1 3ptm, 6 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 TO; He consistently puts up mildly appealing lines, which is worth something in some leagues... Jared Dudley – 18 Pts, 4 3ptm, 10 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 TO; If he continues to start like he did last night, Dudley could be a really nice pickup.

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Tue, Jan. 26 Fantasy Basketball News

In Monday's NBA games, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Carlos Boozer, Dwyane Wade, Chauncey Billups, Goran Dragic (Suns), Arron Afflalo (Nuggets), Danny Granger, Zach Randolph, Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose and Josh Smith had nice fantasy basketball games... Keep a very close eye on Andrei Kirilenko, who is getting more minutes and actually playing well again, finally... The Bulls traded for Devin Brown, which could mean they are maybe trading John Salmons or Kirk Hinrich in the next few weeks, speculates the Arlington Heights Daily Herald... Jeff Green (Thunder) is having a disappointing fantasy hoops season... Marcus Thornton was nice for the Hornets Monday... Carlos Boozer (Jazz) had 21 and 20 yesterday... Derrick Rose (Bulls) is on fire lately and living up to expectations after a slow start to the season.

ESPN reports: Marcus Thornton isn't the only 3-point specialist to recently emerge. The Suns' Goran Dragic shot 10-of-13 en route to 32 points and six triples against the Utah Jazz. That makes 52 points in two games for the 24-year-old, who was averaging just 7.4 points prior to last weekend. Dragic's fantasy prospects might actually be slightly better than Thornton's. He's certainly a good plug-in for Tuesday, when the Suns host the Charlotte Bobcats. Not only are the Suns without Leandro Barbosa, but Grant Hill might not play either after bruising his heel early in Monday's game... Speaking of 3-point specialists, it might be time to take Arron Affalo seriously.

Dime reports: Lou Williams – 5-7 FG (71%), 4-4 FT (100%), 2 3ptm, 16 Pts, 2 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 2 TO; He came off the bench in this one but it didn’t affect his production. It’s obvious that Allen Iverson is limiting his value, but Williams still has good value in most leagues... Channing Frye – 8-15 FG (53%), 5 3ptm, 21 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 TO; He did this in fewer than 28 minutes off the bench and while it’s clear that Frye will be inconsistent going forward, he remains worthy of owning in most leagues.

Dime reports: Daniel Gibson – 15 Pts, 4 3ptm, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 TO; He’ll get plenty of run in a depleted Cavs backcourt. Rafer Alston – 10 Pts, 2 3ptm, 5 Reeb, 4 Ast, 1 Blk, 1 TO; Though he’s not consistent yet, Skip should get enough minutes to be productive the rest of the way in Miami. Rasual Butler – 17 Pts, 2 3ptm, 2 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 2 TO; He’ll fill in nicely for however long Eric Gordon sits out. Kyle Lowry – 10 Pts, 1 3ptm, 3 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 TO; Remains a nice all-around producer in deeper leagues. Goran Dragic – 32 Pts, 6 3ptm, 3 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 TO; This followed a 20-point night for Dragic, who is tough to ignore right now. Don’t expect too much from him going forward.

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Mon, Jan. 25 Fantasy Basketball Notes

In Sunday's NBA games, Kobe Bryant, Drew Gooden, Marcus Camby, Brendan Haywood, Chris Bosh, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Andrea Bargnani and Dirk Nowitzki had good fantasy basketball games... Ben Gordon (Pistons) is day-to-day... Nicolas Batum (Trail Blazers) is finally returning to action. As with all players coming off of big injuries, logic suggests you should assume he'll start slow and pick things up as time goes on... The Nuggets are down on J.R. Smith. Nothing much is expected to happen, though.

Dime reports: Andre Miller (1/22) – 11-23 FG (48%), 6-6 FT (100%), 28 Pts, 8 Reb, 8 Ast, 2 Stl, 6 TO; He followed this up with 11/5/13 the next day and has really turned the ship around in January. It might be good to sell high on him before Brandon Roy returns.

Dime reports: Kevin Garnett (1/22) – 4-9 FG (44%), 5-5 FT (100%), 13 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Blk, 1 TO; Not bad after sitting out 10 games with a knee injury. KG’s health is still a concern, so his owners should feel free to deal him away soon.

Dime reports: Carlos Delfino – incredibly hot right now and should be owned in most leagues... Luke Ridnour – continues to put up solid all-around numbers... Drew Gooden – finally getting consistent minutes, producing well, especially with Erick Dampier out... Anthony Tolliver – two straight double-doubles... Cartier Martin – another Warrior who’s getting some run, putting up good numbers... D.J. Augustin – busted out 22 points, 5 threes on Saturday, could be dealt to a more friendly team soon.

ESPN reports: Marcus Camby's rebounding surge continued Sunday, when he snared 19 boards to go along with five blocks. That gives him an average of 14.6 boards in his past five games, including one six-rebound clunker, and I can count the players on one hand I'd rather have than Camby when it comes to boards and blocks, especially since Blake Griffin is an afterthought this season and Camby's playing time will never be threatened. … Andrew Bynum averaged 20.0 points and 7.5 boards in two games this weekend, but more importantly, he seems to be jelling with Pau Gasol better than earlier this season, which will upgrade his value significantly. … Erick Dampier was inactive for Sunday's game, opening up room for Drew Gooden to drop 15 points and 18 boards with two blocks and a steal. Damp's knee has been bothering him for a while, and it looks as if he won't be sidelined but will take off games here and there to ensure he's around in the spring. Gooden has already emerged as a solid option if you need boards, blocks and steals, and will be even better in any game Dampier misses. … There was the rare D.J. Augustin sighting Saturday, when the sophomore dropped 22 points with five 3s. He's been involved in trade rumors, so the Bobcats could be auditioning the promising-but-disappointing youngster and trying to bolster his value, which puts him back on the fantasy radar, especially in the 3-point department.



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Fri, Jan. 15 Fantasy Basketball Notes

On Thursday, LeBron James, Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah and Kendrick Perkins had good fantasy basketball outings. There were just two games... Rasheed Wallace (Celtics) could be back Monday. Kevin Garnett remains out, maybe for at least another week... Jon Brockman (Kings) is playing well, keeping Sean May on the bench... Pau Gasol (Lakers) is returning to action. Kobe Bryant, playing with various injuries, is having back spasms that have hindered him lately even more than his finger/hand issues... Mo Williams (Cavaliers) is struggling lately... Jermaine O'Neal (Heat) was great on Wednesday. Keep an eye on his offense. Maybe it's going to pick up for good. Probably not, but watch... Deron Williams (Jazz) hurt his right wrist again. No word on how serious it is, but a total guess is that he could miss a small handful of games -- but watch the InsideHoops.com front page and rumors page for specific info... Brandon Roy (Blazers) has a strained right hamstring and is day-to-day. He might keep playing through it but don't be shocked if he misses a game or two.

ESPN.com reports: Randy Foye needs to be owned in all fantasy leagues. He's been added in lots of leagues during the past week, but he's still available in 64 percent of them. A week ago in this space, I wrote that Foye was the Wizard most likely to benefit in Arenas' absence, and so far that has been entirely true. During his past five games, he's averaging 36.6 minutes and is contributing 19.8 points, 6.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 3-pointers per game while shooting 47 percent from the floor. Please pick him up; it's quite possible he'll keep those numbers up for the foreseeable future.

ESPN.com reports: The league's leader in field goal percentage is neither The Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal) nor Superman (Dwight Howard); instead, it's enforcer-turned-contributor, Kendrick Perkins. Does it surprise you to hear that not only is Perkins' 63.7 mark from the floor is pacing the field, but lapping his closest competitor, Marc Gasol, by more than two-and-a-half percent? Kevin Garnett's knee injury has set the stage for Perkins to become a fantasy star, and by golly, he's delivering.

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Wed, Jan. 13 Fantasy Basketball Notes

On Tuesday, Stephen Jackson, Baron Davis, Antawn Jamison, Dwight Howard, Tim Duncan and Marc Gasol had very good fantasy basketball games... Rudy Fernandez (Trail Blazers) should return soon... Chris Kaman (Clippers) is day-to-day... Vince Carter (Magic) remains day-to-day... Mickael Pietrus (Magic) has been a nice fantasy hoops producer off the bench lately ... Pau Gasol (Lakers) remains out, but is day-to-day... Kobe Bryant (Lakers) continues to struggle. This is just a guess, but maybe he's going to have to miss some time to let some of his hand/finger injuries heal. That's not a prediction, but consider it as possible... Kevin Martin (Kings) is back soon. He should take points away from just about everyone on the team, though Tyreke Evans should keep doing big things... Baron Davis (Clippers) messed around and got a triple-double yesterday.

ESPN.com reports: Rodney Stuckey helped the Pistons end a 13-game losing streak Tuesday by tying a career high with 11 dimes against the Wizards. He also added 19 points, six boards and a steal. The Pistons are looking to pick up the pace of their offense, so we could see more assist production coming from Stuckey going forward. As it is, Stuckey's flying under the radar a bit this season. His field goal percentage (41.4) is poor, and he doesn't shoot 3s, but it's hard to complain about a guy who churns out more than 18 points, 4 dimes and 4 boards a game, especially when he adds 1.5 steals and hits 83 percent of 5.3 free throws per game.

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Mon, Dec. 28 Fantasy Basketball Notes

On Sunday, Baron Davis, LeBron James, David Lee, Chris Kaman, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and Mo Williams had nice fantasy basketball games... Allen Iverson (76ers) should return to action Monday... Andris Biedrins (Warriors) should return any game now, possibly tonight... Charlie Villanueva (Bucks) is struggling lately and has been playing hurt but may miss some time... Kobe Bryant (Lakers) hurt his elbow but says he's OK... Chris Douglas-Roberts (Nets) remains day-to-day but isn't returning just yet... Ron Artest (Lakers) remains day-to-day... Tyson Chandler (Bobcats) probably isn't back for at least one week... Tyreke Evans (Kings) is having a great rookie season but is hurt right now and could be off a few games.

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Tue, Dec. 22 Fantasy Basketball Notes

Andrew Bogut (Bucks) rocked on Monday, putting up 31 points and 18 rebounds... Also putting up big fantasy basketball games yesterday were Chris Kaman (Clippers), Mo Williams (Cavaliers) and the usual from LeBron James (Cavaliers)... Some players that may be worth picking up if they're available in your league are Chris Duhon (Knicks), Tracy McGrady (Rockets), Marreese Speights (76ers) and Lou Williams (76ers), who came back from injury much earlier than expected. T-Mac is still barely playing, though, but maybe he's worth stashing on a roster if you have the space... Marko Jaric (Grizzlies) is signing in Spain. THis does not affect fantasy basketball... Gerald Wallace (Bobcats) should return after missing a game with a head issue... Larry Hughes (Knicks) should return today... Kyle Korver (Jazz) has a lingering knee issue that doesn't seem to be going away... Tyrus Thomas (Bulls) may return this weeked, crowding the Bulls frontcourt a little... The Wizards are probably benching DeShawn Stevenson and giving a starting spot and way more minutes to Randy Foye and Nick Young... Chris Douglas-Roberts (Nets) remains out and day-to-day. He's good for scoring and not too much else upon his return... Carl Landry (Rockets) is back already after having his teeth bashed... Jameer Nelson (Magic) is back at point guard, pushing the fantasy hoops value of Jason Williams down.

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Tue, Nov. 17 Fantasy Basketball Notes

The Warriors traded Stephen Jackson to the Bobcats. S-Jax's fantasy basketball value probably will remain about the same, or get a bit worse... Kelenna Azubuike (Golden State Warriors) is done for the season... Allen Iverson will be waived by the Memphis Grizzlies... Antawn Jamison (Washington Wizards) is back any game now... Luke Walton (L.A. Lakers), who has no fantasy basketball value, is out for at least six weeks with a back issue... CJ Watson (Warriors) may have swine flu. This only matters to fantasy basketball players if it somehow spreads to other Warriors. But all the best to CJ, of course... Elton Brand (Philadelphia 76ers) is having a lousy season and now it's possible he'll be removed from the starting lineup... Still, don't give up on him yet. Wait another few weeks if you can... Rashard Lewis (Orlando Magic) is back in action after his long suspension... Brandon Jennings (Bucks) cooled off a bit after his 55-point game but still put up great stats yesterday, aside from a few too many misses... Josh Smith (Hawks) is having a great fantasy basketball season... Rudy Fernandez (Trail Blazers) likely has increased fantasy hoops worth now that Travis Outlaw is out for a long time... Paul Pierce (Celtics) is day-to-day.

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Wed, Nov. 11 Fantasy Basketball Notes

Erick Dampier (Mavericks) is having a big season. His fantasy basketball value is higher than in years past... Gilbert Arenas (Wizards) committed a billion turnovers yesterday... J.R. Smith (Nuggets) is back, but struggled in his return. But we'll assume he'll adjust and be his old self again soon... Arron Afflalo (Nuggets) is getting nice minutes starting at shooting guard, but keep an eye on that now that J.R. Smith is back... Hasheem Thabeet (Grizzlies) has a broken jaw, but his fantasy basketball value is so small it makes little difference... Elton Brand (76ers) is having an awful season and lately is receiving fewer minutes. Don't cut him or anything, but do worry a bit... Dwyane Wade (Heat) was a monster yesterday, but he's D-Wade so this is nothing new... Earl Boykins is going to sign with the Wizards, according to multiple media outlets. He'll have little value and the contract will probably be short and/or nonguaranteed... Nate Robinson (Knicks) is back any day now.... Eddy Curry (Knicks) has dropped a ton of weight and may get some test-minutes soon... Devin Harris (Nets) isn't back yet but could be in the near future... Chris Paul (Hornets) is playing hurt, but should be healthy pretty soon... Eric Gordon (Clippers) is out until around November 20-something... Danny Granger (Pacers) has a lingering heel problem that is affecting his shot. The issue is worth watching... Tyreke Evans (Kings) is rocking.

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Monday, Nov. 9 Fantasy Basketball Notes

Tyreke Evans (Kings) is poised to do big things now with Kevin Martin out injured... DJ Mbenga (Lakers) put up a double-double but that's only due to teammate injuries. Don't rush to grab him... John Salmons (Bulls) may look like himself again after a slow start to the season... Allen Iverson (Grizzlies) is on a personal leave that could last days, or weeks, or forever. Don't count on him for anything... Mike James (Wizards) is out 4-5 weeks... Tony Parker (Spurs) is out maybe around one week. So George Hill's fantasy hoops value increases for a little while... Chris Duhon (Knicks) is struggling, but with Nate Robinson out he still kinda has to keep playing... Tracy McGrady (Rockets) should return to action on November 18, according to a Yahoo report... CJ Miles had his cast removed, but isn't returning yet, and isn't a real fantasy basketball factor anyway... Andre Miller (Trail Blazers) is finally starting, so his value increases... Richard Hamilton (Pistons) is day-to-day... Danny Granger (Pacers) has a heel issue that seems to be lingering... Stephen Jackson (Warriors) still wants to be traded, as his agent loudly reminded everyone yesterday.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 FANTASY BASKETBALL NOTES

Elton Brand (76ers) was terrible yesterday and not looking good at all this season. His fantasy basketball value is low right now but don't give up just yet, obviously... Daequan Cook (Heat) will be out longer with a shoulder issue... Carlos Boozer (Jazz) has looked mediocre this season and no better than Paul Millsap was last year... Dwight Howard (Magic) is OK, though his shoulder is bothering him... Danny Granger (Pacers) is getting frustrated with his team's losses, though this doesn't really affect the fantasy basketball world... Luol Deng (Bulls) is playing as he was before back when he was healthy (plus a ton of extra rebounds, which probably won't last), which means he isn't a fantasy star... Jamal Crawford (Hawks) is looking like an off-the-bench star, which was somewhat expected... Stephen Jackson (Warriors) is now being used as a power forward by wacky coach Don Nelson. So he should get more rebounds and probably fewer assists. Obviously this could change at any time... Brian Scalabrine (Celtics) is back, though he has no fantasy basketball value... Andre Miller (Blazers) may wind up finally starting in the near future, because so far neither him nor Steve Blake have been particularly good... Nene (Nuggets) is playing well... Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets) has been playing like an MVP candidate this short season so far... Allen Iverson (Grizzlies) continues to play limited minutes off the bench. This may continue for a while, but we would assume that if he's still with the team in a few weeks that his fantasy basketball value increases... Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks) went insane yesterday with 29 fourth-quarter points, 40 total points and a filled stat-sheet... Roy Hibbert (Pacers) had a very good game yesterday. Keep an eye on him... Quentin Richardson (Heat) actually may be worth having on a fantasy roster.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 29 FANTASY BASKETBALL NOTES

Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets) rocked opening night and may be poised for even bigger things this season... Ty Lawson (Nuggets) is a backup rookie but sure looked great yesterday... Baron Davis (Clippers) is dishing tons of assists to start the season but he can't seem to score or shoot at all... Stephen Curry (Warriors) looks poised to do big things all season... Trevor Ariza (Rockets) shut critics up with a big night yesterday, filling up the stat-sheet. Maybe he isn't just a role player? ... Carlos Boozer (Jazz) started quietly yesterday. We're not sure he'll ever be an All-Star again in the crowded Jazz frontcourt... Marcus Camby (Clippers) didn't look old at all yesterday... Chris Kaman (Clippers) was a monster yesterday. Maybe he'll be fairly good again, as it appeared he would be a few years ago... Brandon Rush (Pacers) isn't off to a hot start... Michael Beasley (Heat) is apparently being used as a power forward in Miami, not small forward. He's pushed Udonis Haslem to the bench... It appears Corey Brewer (Timberwolves) still can't shoot... Steve Nash (Suns) is still himself, scoring and racking up assists... Amar'e Stoudemire (Suns) isn't in peak condition yet, but he should improve over the coming weeks as he gets back into shape from off-season injury that prevented him from working out... Nene (Nuggets) looked very good. He could keep improving as he started to do last year... Ben Wallace (Pistons) still rebounds a bit. That's about it... Charlie Villanueva (Pistons) didn't start well. But he's just coming off injury so don't judge him for another week or two... Ben Gordon (Pistons) looked like himself: a scorer... Hasheem Thabeet (Grizzlies) still looks terrible... Luis Scola (Rockets) looked great yesterday. He could be an 18-10 guy this season... Shaquille O'Neal (Cavaliers) didn't fit in too well with his new team, but it's still very early. But watch that situation. Maybe he'll eventually come off the bench behind Zydrunas Ilgauskas... Jermaine O'Neal (Heat) was terrific against the centerless Knicks, shooting 10-of-12 for 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists... Danilo Gallinari (Knicks) hit 7 three-pointers Wednesday.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 FANTASY BASKETBALL

Gilbert Arenas (Wizards) rocked opening night with 29 points and 9 assists. Maybe he's a fantasy star once again. Also, Andray Blatche was terrific off the bench. Watch him... Kevin Garnett (Celtics) looked OK/good, but not great to InsideHoops.com on opening night. He definitely seemed a bit stiff and not quite himself. He should still get his stats, though, and that's what fantasy basketball players care about... Glen Davis (Celtics) messed up and got into a scuffle with some sort of old teammate buddy, and now is lost to Boston for the next 6-8 weeks or so. This increases the fantasy basketball value of Rasheed Wallace and possibly Shelden Williams... As you already know, Rashard Lewis (Magic) is suspended the first 10 games, giving us a good chance to see how good new teammate Brandon Bass is. Watch Bass, because if he proves himself worthy he'll get the main PF minutes, but if he struggles the team may keep using Lewis mostly at the 4. Also, Ryan Anderson is starting Wednesday and could be a key rotation player, but probably low fantasy value... Jason Kidd (Mavericks) didn't look great yesterday. Shawn Marion looked pretty good... Chris Kaman (Clippers) rocked opening night. Watch him... Baron Davis (Clippers) shot 1-of-10 yesterday... Andrew Bynum (Lakers) was very good... No real Rockets surprises. Aaron Brooks looks very good. Luis Scola started badly. Trevor Ariza simply isn't that great... Greg Oden (Trail Blazers) rebounded well but couldn't shoot or pass and had 7 turnovers... Pau Gasol (Lakers) remains day-to-day... Tons of players have minor injuries and could play limited minutes the first few games. This is standard.

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MONDAY, MARCH 16 FANTASY BASKETBALL

Devin Harris (Nets) hurt his shoulder. If it's a real injury, Keyon Dooling's fantasy basketball value skyrockets... Stephen Jackson (Warriors) has been on fire lately, but will be suspended for one game due to too many technicals... Vince Carter (Nets) went nutty yesterday, but these days that usually means he'll be quiet for a game or two... Allen Iverson (Pistons) could be back at the end of this week. He'll come off the bench, though Rodney Stuckey and Richard Hamilton's value will drop a bit anyway... Chris Duhon (Knicks) will barely play lately while he heals up. Nate Robinson will get more minutes... Steve Novak (Clippers) had a real game, but it's almost surely just a fluke... Matt Barnes (Suns) has been hot lately, but the Suns have had some massive scoring games so almost everyone on that team has inflated points and assists lately... JJ Redick (Magic) is getting legit bench minutes lately... Samuel Dalembert (76ers) is blocking shots like crazy lately... Andris Biedrins (Warriors) is out at least one week with an ankle sprain.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5 FANTASY BASKETBALL

Some hot fantasy basketball centers worth noticing lately are Shaquille O'Neal (Suns), who is playing some of his best ball lately, Al Horford (Hawks), who appears stronger and even more rugged since returning from injury, Marc Gasol (Grizzlies), who is stepping up lately, and Joakim Noah (Bulls), who is hitting the boards hard. As for fantasy hoops forwards, Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks) is dropping 29 ppg this last week or so, Antawn Jamison (Wizards) is putting up huge stats lately, Troy Murphy (Pacers) is scoring and rebounding, and Matt Barnes (Lakers) is on a hot streak. As for guards, Russell Westbrook (Thunder) is rocking the whole stat-sheet lately, Jarrett Jack (Pacers) is shining, and Andre Miller (76ers) is dropping 25 ppg this last week along with his usual assists and rebounds... Amare Stoudemire (Suns) won't return this season, even for the playoffs, reports the Arizona Republic... Drew Gooden has signed with the Spurs. He could be good for around 10-12 points and maybe 7 rebounds. Obviously it depends on the minutes he gets... Joe Smith has signed with the Cavaliers. He could be good for maybe 6 points and 6 rebounds.


WEDNESDAY, FEB 11 FANTASY BASKETBALL

Amare Stoudemire (Suns) trade rumors will continue until the deadline, but his value will remain the same no matter where he goes... Vladimir Radmanovic (Bobcats) may have more value on Charlotte than many expected... Hot fantasy basketball centers lately, aside from the usual top superstars: Mehmet Okur (Jazz) continues to do big things while key teammates are out injured. Brook Lopez (Nets) is hot and will probably stay that way all season, and maybe forever. Ronny Turiaf (Warriors) is getting more minutes while Andris Biedrins is out. Matt Bonner (Spurs) is putting big stats up lately, but that probably won't continue, even as his minutes stay up. Hot fantasy basketball forwards: Troy Murphy (Pacers) is stepping up, though Mike Dunleavy being hurt meant more shots had to go to somebody. Zach Randolph (Clippers) is dominating lately in points, rebounds and field goal percentage. Hot fantasy hoops guards: Kevin Durant (Thunder) is going nutty lately. Richard Hamilton (Pistons) has adjusted to his bench role and is basically still worth what a good starter is... Stephen Jackson (Warriors) is going crazy lately.


THURSDAY, FEB 5 FANTASY BASKETBALL

OJ Mayo (Grizzlies) is rocking even harder than usual lately. He's a fantasy basketball star for good... Hot fantasy basketball playerslately, aside from the usual top superstars: Brook Lopez (Nets) continues to do as well as InsideHoops.com has predicted he would. Stephen Jackson (Warriors) is stepping up. Al Harrington (Knicks) is tossing up big point totals lately. Tyrus Thomas (Bulls) is playing better. Devin Harris (Nets) is doing as well as he had been earlier in the season. Randy Foye (Timberwolves) has been good for a while now... Tyronn Lue was traded from the Bucks to the Magic, where he'll play backup point guard to Anthony Johnson, who starts in place of Jameer Nelson, who may be done for the entire season... Keith Bogans, who Lue was traded for, could have value on the Bucks with Michael Redd being out. watch their rotation closely... Elton Brand (76ers) continues to play hurt... Antonio McDyess (Pistons) has a bigger role on the team these days, and local reports say he may become a starter, though minutes matter far more than whether a player starts or not... Are the Suns going to give up on Amare Stoudemire? People are talking... Deron Williams (Jazz) is back tonight... Jermaine O'Neal (Raptors) went block-crazy yesterday, with nine.


THURSDAY, JAN. 29 FANTASY BASKETBALL

Andrei Kirilenko (Jazz) needs foot surgery. It hasn't been said how long he may be out, but we randomly guess it should be a few weeks... Marcus Camby (Clippers) is back in action. He'll start off slow at first and then pick things up... Elton Brand (76ers) went shot-blocking crazy yesterday. Keep an eye on him and give him about two weeks to adjust to being back. And watch see if he affects Andre Iguodala's stats... Kirk Hinrich (Bulls) remains inconsistent... Greg Oden (Blazers) appears to be ready to consistently put up double-doubles... Eddie House (Celtics) is going three-point crazy... Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cavaliers) should be back any game now... Derrick Rose (Bulls) has been falling off the last two months... Richard Hamilton (Pistons) is day-to-day. He's also limited now that he's being used off the bench. But the rotation could change... Baron Davis (Clippers) is back, but he was total garbage yesterday.


SATURDAY, JAN. 24 FANTASY BASKETBALL

Monta Ellis (Warriors) is playing, for the first time this season. Jamal Crawford is hurt, but when healthy I assume he'll start alongside Ellis, with Stephen Jackson and Kelenna Azubuike in the ridiculously undersized frontcourt, along with the usual starting center, Andris Biedrins... Hot fantasy basketball centers, aside from the usual top stars: Andrew Bynum (was his 42-point game a fluke?), Shaquille O'Neal, Andrea Bargnani (could continue as long as Jermaine O'Neal is out), Greg Oden (his numbers should keep fluctuating.. Hot fantasy hoops forwards: Al Thornton, Charlie Villanueva, Gerald Wallace, Boris Diaw, David Lee. Hot guards: Mike Conley, Kevin Durant (mainly due to one insane game, though), Anthony Parker (but Jose Calderon is now back so he'll steal stats), Mike Bibby (though he's had to score more with a few Hawks injuries), and Eric Gordon... The Suns are a mess lately, so while their stars will keep playing keep an eye on that situation... Kobe Bryant is dishing more assists lately... Danilo Gallinari (Knicks) may not play back-to-back games. But watch him, he may develop some fantasy basketball bench value someday... Yao Ming left yesterday's game with a sore knee. The Rockets are the walking wounded... Mike Conley (Grizzlies) is looking legit lately... Marcus Camby (Clippers) should finally be back in action any game now.

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