Monday, December 28th, 2009

Week 9 Observations

1. David Lee is playing like an All-Star: Lee is playing his best basketball of his career this month. He is averaging 18.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.1 steal and is shooting 62% from the field and 83% from the foul line. He is 12th in the East in scoring (18.4) which is more than Gerald Wallace, Paul Pierce,Dwight Howard and Mo Williams. Lee is 5th in boards (10.8) which is more than Al Horford, and Brook Lopez. Lee is 4th in FG% (57.7) ahead of Kevin Garnett. The Knicks are one game out of the 8th seed and have held opponents to under 100 points in 10 straight games

Player A:15 rebounds, 7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1 steal, .9 blocks, 54.9 FG, 83.9 FT, 30 minutes per game

Player B: 18.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals, .4 blocks, 57.7% FG , 78.1 free throw, 35 minutes per game

Player A is Kevin Garnett and is 1,113,213 votes make him a starting forward

2. Zach Randolph is a beast: Randolph has three games of at least 32 points and …

Week 10 Pickups

Week 10 (Dec. 28-Jan. 3)
Teams playing four games: Charlotte, Cleveland, Indiana, L.A. Lakers, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Sacramento, San Antonio
Teams playing three games: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Golden State, Houston, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, New Jersey, New Orleans, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, Toronto, Utah, Washington
Teams playing two games: Detroit, L.A. Clippers

Tony Allen (Celtics)- Allen has started the past two games for an injured Paul Pierce. He is averaging 13 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals in these games. Her played in a season high 39 minutes against the Clippers yesterday.

Yi Jianlian (Nets)- Yi has posted two solid games since he has returned from an injury. Before returning this past week the last time he saw action was on November 3rd. He has looked sharp averaging  18.5 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 three-pointers against the Timberwolves and Rockets. His 36 minutes vs. Houston was the most he has played since opening night.

Keyon Dooling (Nets)- Dooling is played extending minutes due to Rafer Alston missing games with a back injury.He …

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Week 9 Pickups

Week 9 (Dec. 21-27)
Teams playing four games: Cleveland, Houston, Indiana, L.A. Clippers, Phoenix, San Antonio
Teams playing three games: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Golden State, L.A. Lakers, Miami, Milwaukee, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Portland, Sacramento, Utah, Washington
Teams playing two games: Charlotte, Memphis, New Jersey, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Toronto

Beno Udrih (Kings)- Udrih should be owned in most league but if he is not rush to pick him up. Udrih is averaging 14 points, 4 assists and is shooting 53% from the field in 30 minutes per game. He is is making 1.3 threes per game and .9 steals.

Kyle Lowry (Rockets)- Lowry scored a season high 26 points vs. the Thunder last Friday. He has 21 assists over his past three games and is averaging 25 minutes per game this month.

Roger Mason (Spurs)- Mason scored a season high 19 points last Tuesday. He is a streaky shooter but has also received playing time the last three games. Matt Bonner is sidelined with …

Week 8 Observations

1. Joakim Noah is not slowing down: Noah had his second 20+ rebound game of the season this past week. That game was against the Lakers where he also had 6 blocked shots and 14 offensive rebounds. Even though he is struggling from the field this month but his free throw attempts (3.6) an FT % (75) are both up in December. His 2.2 blocks this month are a season high and he is third in the NBA with 12 rebound per game.

2. Gerald Wallace is playing like an All-Star but is it time to sell high?: Wallace is averaging 18 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block and shooting 49% from the field in December. He plays at least 40 minutes in mostly every game and is second in the league with 12.1 rebounds. G-Wall has had his injury concerns and missed today’s game vs. the Knicks due to severe headaches.

3. Gilbert Arenas is heating up: Arenas is averaging 25 points, 8 assists and 2.4 threes in 36 minutes this month. He is now …

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Week 7 Observations

1. Chris Duhon is worth starting again: Duhon is playing much better and is averaging 12.2 points, 6,7 assists, 3 rebounds and 2.5 threes this month. He is coming off a game where he hit 6 three-pointers and has played in at least 34 minutes in four straight games.

2. Carl Landry is a beast: Landry has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games. On the season he is averaging 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1 block and is shooting 57% from the field and 88% from the foul line.

3. Is it time to trade Kobe Bryant?: Kobe was able to play through a partially dislocated finger on Saturday but he shot just 7-24 from the field with a season low 16 points. However, he did attempt a season high 9 threes and should be able to play through this injury and contribute all across the board.

4. Danny Granger is out again: Granger missed 15 games last season and is out 4-6 weeks this season with Plantar Fascia (right heel). With his …

Week 8 Pickups

Week 8 (Dec. 14-20)
Teams playing four games: Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indiana, L.A. Clippers, L.A. Lakers, Memphis, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, Toronto, Utah, Washington
Teams playing three games: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Golden State, Miami, Milwaukee, Phoenix, San Antonio

Maurice Evans (Hawks)- Evans has scored 18, 15 and 22 points over his last three games. He also has 15 rebounds and 11 three-pointers over this span. Evans played a season high 34 minutes yesterday with Marvin Williams out with an illness.

Terrence Williams (Nets)- Williams had one of his best games of his rookie season yesterday with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Chris Douglas-Roberts missed the game with a sprianed knee and T-Will could receive a boost if CDR is sidelined.

C.J Miles (Jazz)- Miles has scored in double-figures in three of his past four games. Last Thursday he scored a season high 22 points and has 8 eight-pointers over this span.

Dorell Wright (Heat)- Wright has played …

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Week 6 Observations

1. Kevin Love and Chris Paul are back: Love made his first appearance of the season last Friday and has double-doubles in both games he has played. Last season as a rookie in 81 games he made 2 three-pointers. He already has four three-pointers and is becoming a very versatile player.

CP3 returned with a bang with 15 points, 15 assists, 8 steals, 6 rebounds, one three and one block in 38 minutes last Friday. He should resume his excellent play and the 8 steals was a great sign for the rest of the season.

2. Al Harrington is on fire: Al has scored 26, 27, 14 and 22 over his past four games with 7 three-pointers. He pulled down a season high 14 rebounds today and is having a solid all-around fantasy season.

3.Kevin Durant is having a fantasy MVP season: The third year forward is averaging 28.1 points, 7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.2 threes and .8 blocks per game. He has scored at least 33 points in three of his past four games and …

Week 7 Pickups

Week 7 (Dec. 7-13)
Teams playing four games: Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Golden State, Minnesota, New Jersey, Portland, San Antonio, Toronto, Utah
Teams playing three games: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indiana, L.A. Lakers, Memphis, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento
Teams playing two games: L.A. Clippers, Miami, New York, Washington

Guards

Chucky Atkins (Pistons)- Atkins scored a season high10 points vs. the Bucks last Friday. He has 4 three-pointers in seven games and has started four straight games.

Jordan Farmar (Lakers)- Farmar has scored in double-figures in three of his past four games. He has 17 three-pointers on the season and played a season high 24 minutes last Tuesday.

Honorable mention: Wayne Ellington (Timberwolves)

Forwards

Kevin Love (Timberwolves)- Love returned from injury last Friday and has a double-double and 4 three-pointers in the two games he has played. Last season in  his rookie year he made 2 three-pointers in 81 games.

Sam Young (Grizzles)- Young has scored 34 points over his last three …

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Week 5 Observations

1. Carlos Boozer is playing like an All-Star: Boozer is averaging 20 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals and shooting 55% from the field. He is setting career highs in minutes (35 per game) FT % (82.7)  and assists (3.4). He has scored at least 20+ points in 7 of his past 8 games and is playing his way into a first round fantasy value.

2. Marcus Camby’s stock is rising: Camby is 10th in the NBA in boards (10.2) and 4th in blocks (2.06). Over the past 4 games he is averaging 12.5 points, 15.5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2.5 steals and 3 blocks.

3. Sell Tim Duncan high: Duncan has scored 20+ points in 7 of his past 8 games. He is 5th in the NBA with 10.8 rebounds and 6th with 1.92 blocks per game. He also is shooting 76% from the foul line his highest since the 99-00 season.

4. Monta Ellis is on fire: Ellis is 9th in the NBA in scoring with 23.1 points per game. Before his last game vs. the Blazers his …

Week 6 pickups

Week 6 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6)
Teams playing four games: Chicago, Dallas, Golden State, Indiana, Miami, Milwaukee, New York, Phoenix, Toronto, Washington
Teams playing three games: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Houston, L.A. Lakers, Memphis, Minnesota, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Sacramento, Utah
Teams playing two games: L.A. Clippers, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Portland, San Antonio

Guards

Jrue Holiday (76ers)- Starting PG Lou Williams is out for the next 8 weeks with a fractured jaw. Holiday has started the past three games and is averaging 6 points, 4 assists and 1.3 steals in 25 minutes. Look for his FG% and points to increase as the rookie starts more games.

Willie Green (76ers)- Green started his first game of the season yesterday scoring 17 points with 3 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks in 38 minutes. With Williams and Elton Brand out of the starting lineup look for Green to have these type of games.

Sergio Rodriguez (Kings)- Rodriguez scored a season high 24 points yesterday …

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Week 4 Observations

1. Lou Williams and Trevor Ariza are overachieving: Williams scored a season high 30 points last Friday against the the Grizzles. On the season he is averaging 16.7 points, 5.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds. More importantly he is shooting 48% from the field. Ariza has scored at least 15 points in every game but one this season. On the season he is averaging 18.3 points per game but needs to increase his FG% if he wants reach to elite status. Ariza also has at least one steal in every game but one.

2. Drew Gooden is a must start: Gooden has started the past four games with Erick Dampier out and has 14.8 points, 13 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots per game. He is shooting 50% from the field and 81% from the line in 36 minutes.

3. Peja Stojakovic has become important again: Peja has scored at least 25 times in two of his past five games. He made a season high 7 three-pointers and pulled down 13 rebounds vs. the Suns last week. He has …

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Week 5 pickups

Week 1 (Oct. 26-Nov. 1)
Teams playing four games: Dallas, Denver, L.A. Clippers, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, San Antonio, Toronto
Teams playing three games: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Detroit, Golden State, Houston, Indiana, L.A. Clippers, Miami, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Utah, Washington
Teams playing two games: Chicago, New Orleans

Guards

James Harden (Thunder)- Harden has averaged 19.7 points, 2.6 steals and has made 10 three pointers over his last three games. The rookie has received more playing time and looks to be on the rise despite yesterday’s bad shooting today (2-of-15).

Charlie Bell (Bucks)- Bell scored a season high 19 points last Saturday vs. the Grizzles. He has started every game since November 3rd and is a good source for threes and steals with Michael Redd still sidelined due to injury.

Jarrett Jack (Raptors)- Jack scored a season high 17 points vs. the Heat last Friday. He played 32 minutes yesterday and recorded 8 points with 11 assists. With Marco Belinelli missing time with a groin injury it means extended …