NBA Fantasy Updates
Juan Carlos Navarro scores 22 points on Sat. - Juan Carlos Navarro (G) Memphis Grizzlies
National News Source:Fantasy Basketball Headlines - Rotoworld.com - September 4 05:21 PM CDT
Spain defeated Greece in a close game on Saturday, fueled by a sticky zone defense and Juan Carlos Navarro's 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting. ... Read More »
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - September 4 10:00 AM CDT
The News
Kelenna Azubuike (torn patella tendon) has yet to be cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Newsday.com.
Our View
It sounds like he may not be ready by the time the season starts, and may never be back to 100 percent effectiveness. Tabbed as a fantasy sleeper when he was dealt to New York, he'll have to first prove to be healthy before being worthy of drafting.
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Bulls still pursuing Fernandez
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - September 4 09:56 AM CDT
The News
The Bulls continue to pursue Rudy Fernandez, according to ESPN.com.
Our View
They've apparently put a future first-round pick on the table, and we're surprised that Portland hasn't accepted right away. It's doubtful that they can get anything better in return.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - September 4 09:54 AM CDT
The News
The Bulls have signed John Lucas to a partially-guaranteed contract, according to ESPN.com.
Our View
He'll be invited to camp, where he'll have a chance to win the No. 3 point guard job behind Derrick Rose and C.J. Watson.
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Bulls invite John Lucas III to training camp - John Lucas (G) Miami Heat
National News Source:Fantasy Basketball Headlines - Rotoworld.com - September 4 09:26 AM CDT
The Bulls have invited guard John Lucas III to training camp with a partially guaranteed contract. ... Read More »
Brown to try out for Mavs - Dee Brown (G) Phoenix Suns
National News Source:Fantasy Basketball Headlines - Rotoworld.com - September 3 10:01 AM CDT
Former NBA guard Dee Brown announced through his Twitter account Thursday night that he is coming to Dallas Mavericks training camp to try to resurrect his NBA career. ... Read More »
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - September 2 04:24 PM CDT
The News
The Hawks have signed free agent big man Etan Thomas, according to Marc Spears of Yahoo.
Our View
He'll be a backup center at best. The Hawks are still exploring any and all options to help the team slow down Dwight Howard.
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National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - September 1 08:53 PM CDT
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National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - September 1 08:53 PM CDT
Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics. The team announced Wednesday that it has signed the 6-foot-3 guard, who was suspended for the first 10 games of the 2010-11 season after pleading guilty to weapons charges in Maryland. West played his first three seasons with Boston before being traded to Seattle in 2007 in the deal that brought Ray Allen to the Celtics.
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Delonte West signed by Celtics
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - September 1 04:45 PM CDT
The News
According to the Associated Press, the Celtics have signed guard Delonte West.
Our View
West had a career-high 12.3 points per game the last time he was in Boston in 2006-07, but he'll struggle to make that kind of impact this time around. Plus, he's suspended for the first 10 games of the season.
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Darius Miles working out for Spurs
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - August 31 06:36 PM CDT
The News
Veteran small forward Darius Miles is expected to work out for the Spurs later this week, according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News.
Our View
Multiple microfracture surgeries have crippled Miles' career, and he'll be lucky to earn a spot with San Antonio. The Bobcats have already passed on him, and the most impressive thing he's done lately was appear in Van Wilder.
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Williams to be focus of offense
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - August 31 12:50 PM CDT
The News
The Akron Beacon-Journal reports that Byron Scott expects Mo Williams to be a focus of the offense this season, as he was in his final years with the Bucks.
Our View
Williams was a strong fantasy option as he averaged more than 17 points and six assists in his last two seasons in Milwaukee. He'll dominate the ball more often with LeBron James out of the lineup, and while his three-pointers may decline, we expect the rest of his numbers to climb.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - August 31 12:47 PM CDT
The News
The Sacramento Bee reports that trade discussions between the Nuggets and Kings regarding Carmelo Anthony are ongoing.
Our View
The Kings have nearly $20 million dollar in cap room and plenty of expendable assets. Samuel Dalembert would be quality insurance for the Nuggets and he holds a $12.2 million expiring contract. The Nuggets could also offer one of Jason Thompson or Carl Landry, as well as one of Francisco Garcia, Donte Greene, or Omri Casspi.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - August 31 12:44 PM CDT
The News
The Sporting News reports that Rockets GM Daryl Morey said that Yao Ming will have his minutes limited this season and could also sit out portions of back-to-back games on the schedule.
Our View
Really no big surprise here. The signing of Brad Miller indicated that Ming would be heavily limited, particularly in the first half of the season. We wouldn't expect him to log 30 minutes in a game much before the playoffs. Before he injured his foot, he was i... Read More »
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - August 31 12:41 PM CDT
The News
Alan Hahn of Newsday tweets that the Knicks will probably start Ronny Turiaf at center this season.
Our View
This provides a big boost to Turiaf's value if it proves true. As a starter, he could be a top-five shot blocker. He's also a high field goal percentage player he can make a positive impact on rebounds, steals, and assists as well. Consider him a nice sleeper. This negatively affects the value of Anthony Randolph, as he would likely be moved to ... Read More »
Suns bring back big man Dwayne Jones
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - August 30 08:44 PM CDT
The News
The Suns signed Dwayne Jones Monday, according to the Arizona Republic.
Our View
Jones was shipped to Toronto earlier this year as part of the Leandro Barbosa trade, but he hit waivers pretty quickly. He's now back in Phoenix, though he's not a threat to earn significant, if any, minutes this season.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - August 30 04:38 PM CDT
The News
The Heat signed rookie second-rounder Da'Sean Butler Monday, according to the Associated Press.
Our View
The rookie forward tore his ACL in the Final Four earlier this year, and he would have been a higher pick otherwise. He's not expected to make a large impact in Miami as a rookie, especially playing behind this roster as he recovers from the injury.
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- Thomas Gardner (G/F) Memphis Grizzlies
National News Source:Fantasy Basketball Headlines - Rotoworld.com - August 30 09:37 AM CDT
Swingman Thomas Gardner is trying to return to the NBA after playing in Belgium last season, and he's drawing interest from the Warriors and Spurs. ... Read More »
Pistons hoping T-Mac is at 85-90 percent health for training camp
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - August 29 10:11 AM CDT
The News
The Pistons are hoping that Tracy McGrady is at 85-to-90 percent health by the start of training camp, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Our View
The Pistons will probably take it easy on T-Mac in training camp with hopes for him to be at 100 percent health by the time the season starts. We wouldn't hold our breath.
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Quincy Douby interested in return to NBA - Quincy Douby (G) Toronto Raptors
National News Source:Fantasy Basketball Headlines - Rotoworld.com - August 28 10:07 AM CDT
Quincy Douby hopes to return to the NBA after his stint in Turkey last season, and he's working hard to develop his PG skills. ... Read More »
Crawford demands contract extension
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - August 28 09:25 AM CDT
The News
Jamal Crawford has told the Hawks that he wants to be traded if they don't offer him a contract extension, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Our View
We'll have to wait and see what the Hawks' organization thinks of this. Crawford has one year left on his current contract.
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National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - August 27 07:58 PM CDT
The New York Times reports that Knicks F Kelenna Azubuike's torn patellar tendon may not be fully healed by the time training camp comes around. "We’re not sure," said the team president Donnie Walsh, who described a torn patellar tendon as "one of the worst injuries in the league."
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National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - August 27 07:55 PM CDT
Patrick Ewing Jr. signed with the New York Knicks as a free agent Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 4.8 points in four games for the Knicks' summer league team.
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National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - August 27 07:53 PM CDT
Pacers second-round draft pick Lance Stephenson was arrested in New York on assault, menacing and harassment charges. Prosecutors said he pushed his girlfriend down a flight of stairs, then grabbed her and hit her head on the bottom step. The Pacers have not announced how they will deal with that incident.
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National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - August 27 07:50 PM CDT
Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers was suspended for five games by the NBA on Friday for violating the league's drug agreement. Pacers president Larry Bird said in a statement that the organization would support Rush. "We have been made aware that Brandon Rush has been suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy," Bird said. "We will do what we can to provide Brandon help going forward."
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