Fantasy Basketball Advice

Waiver Wire: In with the old
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January 7
CBSSports.com
 columnist Jeff Lippman
"The holidays are over and a brand new year is upon us. It's 2009 people. It's time to forgive and forget. It's time to move on. It's time to start anew or start again. It's time for New Year's resolutions. Several players who have been missing from NBA rosters over the course of the first half of the season are ready to once again pledge their allegiance and lace 'em up in 2009. Here's a list of resolutions worth nothing and what they'll mean to Fantasy owners. Eddy Curry pledges to get in better shape: Curry has been practicing with the Knicks and could be activated for the first time all season in the coming days. You've got to wonder right off the bat how Curry will possibly fit into ..."
Players to monitor coming off of injury
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January 7
Chicago Sun-Times
 columnist Matt Olsenon
"Mike Dunleavy, Indiana Pacers, SF Dunleavy returns to action for the first time since last April for the Pacers tonight. This squad has missed his quasi-veteran presence in the lineup and will take some of the pressure off of wunderkind Danny Granger. He's currently owned in a wide majority of leagues, but if he's still dangling on your waiver wire I wouldn't shy away from scooping him up if you've got the space or someone just wasting space. Nenad Krstic, Oklahoma City Thunder, C Playing overseas certainly boosted the confidence many had lost in Krstic after he suffered a knee injury while playing for the Nets last season. If he can show the kind of interior offense that we saw back ..."
Fantasy Basketball: Working the Wire
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January 6
Chicago Sun-Times
 columnist Matt Olsenon
"Excuse us if we're late to the party, but the gents here at The Fantasy Factor like to make an entrance worthy of your attention. Alright, I can't stand the guilt. I can't lie to you. T We've been too busy crying ourselves to sleep after our fantasy football teams got bounced from the Super Bowl to do much of anything. But we're back, and we'll be focusing on some fantasy Association talk up until pitchers and catchers report. Today we'll take a look at some guys on the waiver wire you might want to take a look at. Just like football, it's tough to let go of the guys you know that are nothing but mediocre, in exchange for someone you've never heard of. But it's a necessary evil and if ..."
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em -- January 2, 2009
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January 3
SportsGrumblings.com
 columnist Kevin Roberts
"It's business as usual heading into this week, but there's still something I've been wanting to get out. Dwayne Wade, while wildly famous already for his weight-carrying act, is playing out of his mind. The guy is at the top of the league in scoring, and is carrying a very weak team to respectability. We all know guts and clutch-shooting never go down for points in fantasy basketball, but watchings guys like him make you wish it should. Here's a look at this week's game total for each team for the week of January 2nd, 2009. Happy New Year! Two Games: Trail Blazers, Cavaliers Three Games: Bulls, Hornets, Jazz, Knicks, Nets, Pistons, Hawks, Suns, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Spurs, Grizzlies Four ..."
East Coast Bias - Jan. 2, 2009
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January 3
SportsGrumblings.com
 columnist Eric Gibbs
"Atlanta Hawks Josh Smith finished 2008 in good spirits. Smith had back to back 24 point games to end the year. He appears healthier after missing 12 games earlier this season with a sore ankle. Smith will need to work on limiting his turnovers (50) and increasing his blocks per game. Smith is averaging a career-low 1.9 bpg which is down from his usual 2.8 bpg. Boston Celtics Rumor has Stephon Marbury going to the defending champs if he's able to negotiate out of his current Knicks contract. Marbury is worth picking up right now if you have an empty roster spot or a player who's underperforming. All signs are pointing towards Marbury playing this season even if it's not with ..."
Dear Mr. Fantasy: We've seen enough
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January 3
CBSSports.com
 columnist Jeff Lippman
"Happy New Year! Welcome to the 2009 edition of Dear Mr. Fantasy. During their final game of 2008, the Portland Trail Blazers made a statement about what is to come for their franchise in the near future. Going out with a large bang, the Blazers hosted the defending champion Boston Celtics and beat them back for a 91-86 win. The victory resonated around the league as the Baby Blazers are finally ready to graduate with the new year into contenders in the Western Conference. Across the board in Fantasy, the Blazers are on the rise as well. Be it Brandon Roy or Steve Blake, Greg Oden or LaMarcus Aldrige, Portland is a team full of great Fantasy talent. However, there is one player we touted ..."
Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin Vol. 7
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December 24
Lester's Legends
 
"I've scoured the fantasy baskeball waiver wires to find gems so you don't have to. G Luke Ridnour, Milwaukee - In his last four games Ridnour is averaging 13.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 2.8 steals while shooting 55.3% from the floor and 83.3% from the line. He's owned in 32% of Yahoo leagues and 6.7% of ESPN leagues. F Andres Nocioni, Chicago - Nocioni stepped it up his last four games to the tune of 17.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.8 steals, and 2.5 three-pointers. He shot 55.1% from the field, 47.6% from three, and 100% from the line. He qualifies at both SF"
Out From the Shadows - NBA Players That Could Take Off
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December 18
Lester's Legends
 
"The NBA is full of players with loads of talent who never get a chance to really shine. Perhaps it's the system they are in. Perhaps they are buried in the depth chart. A successful fantasy basketball player must be able to recognize those players and act quickly if something changes in their favor. Luckily for you, I am going to do the dirty work for you. Michael Beasley, Miami - There are rumors that Shawn Marion could be on his way out of Miami, with Cleveland as a possible destination. If The Matrix were to move on, Beasley would slide into that starting Small Forward role. He is currently averaging 14.1 ppg in 26.7 minutes so an increase to 32-37 minutes could easily bring ..."
Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin Vol. 6
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December 18
Lester's Legends
 
"G Rodney Stuckey, Detroit - It took a little while after Billups got dealt, but Stuckey is finally starting to blossom. In his last four games he's averaging 15.5 points, 10 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.5 three-pointers. He shot 62.2% from the floor, 66.7% from three, and 76.9% from the line. He's owned in 53% for Yahoo leagues and qualifies at both PG & SG. Eric Gordon, Los Angeles Clippers - The Rookie out of Indiana has responded well to an increase in minutes over the past month. In h is last four games he’s averaging 16.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and. 2.0 three-pointers. He’s shot 63.9% from the floor, 40% from downtown, and 75% from the charity ..."
Hardcourt Happenings: Dec. 18
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December 18
SportsGrumblings.com
 columnist Mike Zink
"Devin Brown moved into the starting lineup with Peja Stojakovic out. Stojakovic missed the Hornets' game against San Antonio on Wednesday night because of back spasms. An 11-year NBA veteran known for his perimeter shooting, Stojakovic is averaging 13.1 points this season. Hornets coach Byron Scott added guard Devin Brown to the starting lineup and moved Rasual Butler from his regular starting spot at shooting guard to Stojakovic's small forward spot. Brown does not get significant enough playing time to make a Fantasy impact. Leave him on waivers except in the deepest of leagues. Stojakovic hits an elite number of 3-pointers and sometimes gets a decent number of rebounds. Start him ..."
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em -- December 13, 2008
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December 13
SportsGrumblings.com
 columnist Kevin Roberts
"If you're the owner of a Bobcats or Suns player, it's time to do more than just take notice of the recent trade of Jason Richardson to Phoenix. This trade could mean more than the Suns rising in the standings, or simply being the stepping-stone to a complete face-lift of the Charlotte Bobcats as we now see them. After all, if Larry Brown doesn't like his players, he doesn't try fixing them, he just gets rid of them. In fact, if you own any of those players, or if there are any with potential riding free agency in your league, it's time to start looking in the crystal ball and predicting what will happen. Whenever players change teams, playing time and roles tend to change dramatically, ..."
East Coast Bias - Dec. 13, 2008
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December 13
SportsGrumblings.com
 columnist Eric Gibbs
"Atlanta Hawks Flip Murray had 17 points, three rebounds, an assist, four steals, two blocks and two 3-pointers in Friday's loss."
Hardcourt Happenings: Dec. 12
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December 12
SportsGrumblings.com
 columnist Mike Zink
"Daniel Gibson will have an MRI on his sprained left big toe on Wednesday, at which point a timeframe for his return should be available. Gibson had the same injury in his rookie season, came back too soon and eventually missed about two weeks. On that basis, it sounds likely that the Cavs will shut him down for at least a few days. Check back soon for the test results. Gibson had averaged 16.3 points over his previous three games and can provide a nice boost off the bench. However, his scoring remains inconsistent, and he does not offer much else. This injury does not sound like it will sideline him for more than a game or two, so he should be fine for next week in deeper leagues where he ..."
Dear Mr. Fantasy: Juan far from gone
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December 12
CBSSports.com
 columnist Jeff Lippman
"There was an absolute blockbuster of an NBA trade that went down on Wednesday that could effect a multitude of Fantasy owners both right now and again deeper into the season. Well, blockbuster might be too strong of a word. In reality, the trade was quite trivial in nature. Inconsequential to the naked eye, even. The novice Fantasy owner probably wouldn't notice and definitely wouldn't care. But they should. Oh, they definitely should. The trade involved four point guards changing addresses, but it is a fifth point guard's Fantasy value which may be the most affected part of this deal. The Washington Wizards have two new point guards and they lost two old point guards inside of a ..."
Week 7 Fantasy Basketball Planner
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December 8
CBSSports.com
 columnist Sergio Gonzalez
"Teams with four games: Atlanta, Charlotte, Cleveland. Golden State, Houston, L.A. Lakers, Memphis, Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Orlando, San Antonio, Toronto Teams with three games: Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Indiana, L.A. Clippers, Miami, Milwaukee, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Utah, Washington Teams with two games: Boston, Denver *All stats heading into play Saturday Atlanta Hawks Schedule: Dec. 9 @HOU; Dec. 10 @SA; Dec. 12 @MIA; Dec. 13 vs. CLE Injury Report: Speedy Claxton (hamstring/out indefinitely) Slam Dunk: Joe Johnson, Al Horford, Mike Bibby, Josh Smith Tough Call: The Hawks may have a four-game slate this week, but all four ..."
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em -- December 6, 2008
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December 6
SportsGrumblings.com
 
"If you were undecided on whether or not to ride the returnees from injury, worry no more. Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and Deron Williams are all back and playing well enough to be in your line-up. They still aren't back to their normal selves, but a bad performance by any of those three players usually beats out a great performance by, say, Rafer Alston. Ride those guys until they drop. Al Harrington's trade to New York has been a great move for him so far (22 points per game with New York), while Jamal Crawford landing in Golden State has launched him to possible superstar status. If you haven't taken advantage of the only big trade this year, stay alert and be ready to pounce on any ..."
East Coast Bias - Dec. 5,