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Jermaine O’Neal - Welcome back JO. Owners can begin to breathe easy. 30 and 11 last night and we expect big nights to continue to come.
Kevin Martin - CRUSHING. Kevin Martin pulled his groin, and people suspect he could be out 4 to 6 weeks. Wow. Tough run for the Kings. Udrih, Salmons, and Garcia should all see increased value. My guess is that Garcia could have real increased value and is worth a risk pickup to find out.
Jason Maxiell - Another 34 minutes and another productive night for Maxiell. 13 points, 9 boards, 1 block, and shockingly he hit all three of his free throws. He should be owned in most leagues at this point.
Josh Childress - His minutes are consistent right now. He’s almost guaranteed 30 minutes-plus per night. Stats-wise, he’s doing some positive things. Very typical night for Childress last night: 33 minutes, 5-8 from the field, 7-7 from the line, 18 points, and little else. On the season, he’s now averaging 12 points, 5+ boards and shooting 54% from the field and a crazy 94% from the line. I’d put money on it that his scoring average goes up as well. Childress is a solid starter as a forward who quietly does some nice category work.
Anderson Varaejo - It looks like the Cavs are going to match the Bobcats’ offer. That’s disappointing. At least in the fantasy world. Varaejo has spot value on the Cavs and would have had real value on Charlotte. He should hurt Big Z’s value a little bit, although limiting Z’s minutes might not be a bad thing long term. Drew Gooden, who has been a rebounding machine, will also see a little production loss with Varaejo back.
Brevin Knight - 8 more dimes last night. Get on the Brevin Knight train because you know it won’t last long. I mentioned it the other day, hopefully you’re reading this. If you need assists, Brevin could have a couple monster weeks.
December 5th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
D says:
I need a free agent pick up.What do you think about Andres Nocioni or Jamario Moon?
December 5th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
fiyaman says:
i got nocioni the about a wk ago and he’s been ballin for me..
December 5th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
MSkittle says:
Thank you, Fantasy Doctor. You were the only one telling me to hold on to JO when I almost gave up hope.
December 5th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
DVS says:
Check it….
My team is in desparate need of a solid PF.
I’ve got Lamar Odom, who puts up good numbers when he feels like it.
I’ve got Gerald Wallace, who’s a stud….
But I’ve got some young bigs like Al Horford (who’s been a pleasant surpise) that I’d love to get more out of….
With Amare and Pau holding down my center…is it worth getting rid of Dalembert to take a flyer on a Nocioni or a Varejao?
December 5th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
The Fantasy Doctor says:
D, both are good pick ups. I’d go Nocioni though. At some point the Moon situation slows down.
Thanks MSkittle.
DVS - I wouldn’t cut Dalembert for Nocioni and I wouldn’t consider Varejao. That being said, I want you to get Nocioni. Anyone else to cut?
December 5th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
G says:
Im looking at giving up Kobe, Deron Williams, and Bogut to get Duncan, Kidd, and Butler. Its a stand 9 cat head to head league. Other notable players on my team are Ginobli, Antawn Jamison, Dwight Howard, and Mo Williams. What do you think? Am I compromising too many points, and 3s?
December 5th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
The Fantasy Doctor says:
G - That’s a whole lot of youth to give up to two guys who have injury prone bodies and a third injury prone guy who is playing the best ball of his life. I wouldn’t make that deal.
December 6th, 2007 at 10:36 am
Snoop says:
Doc…right now I have Martell Webster, Nocioni and Travis Outlaw. I’ve got my eye on Delfino, Louis Williams and Garcia. Which of the 3 do you suggest i go with? I’m doing well in most categories except steals. Which of the 3 will i get best value with?
December 6th, 2007 at 10:51 am
MSkittle says:
What are your thoughts on dropping Ryan Gomes to pick up either Yi Jianlian, Brevin Knight, or maybe even Darius Miles?
December 6th, 2007 at 11:25 am
john says:
should I keep brevin knight or get garcia?