Devin Harris (photo. NBA)Monday is here. Get those lineups in. Leave your roster questions in the comments box.
Devin Harris – Your last night fantasy MVP and clearly one of the leads for steal of the draft. Devin Harris dropped 47 points, hit 2 threes, probably won you free throw percentage for the week with a 17-17 night and also had 8 dimes and 7 boards. And the Nets beat the Suns for good measure. Great trade Dallas.
Rudy Fernandez – Rudy is in a bad slump. That’s three 3-point performances in his last 5 games. The minutes are way down as well. He’s too good for this to continue but the minutes and the impending return of Martell Webster are concerning.
Greg Oden – The big man’s numbers have been inconsistent and he clearly went too early in drafts this season, but he’s still a possible double/double every night (see last nights 11, 13 and 3 blocks). He’s still a major trade candidate but you may not get the value you need for him.
Nicholas Batum – Batum didn’t exactly light up the scoreboard last night. He had 7 points, 7 boards, and 4 assists. He did, however, play 31 minutes and the Blazers seem to be relying on their starters more than ever. Keep in mind that Martell Webster is practicing and close to returning but Batum’s last three games have been very positive and the Blazers have very high hopes for him as he continues to adapt his game, and body, to the NBA.
Carmelo Anthony – Melo hurt his elbow for the second time this season but reportedly will play through it. We’ll try to update his status for sure by lineup deadline but he seems safe to start.
J.R. Smith – Good Ol’ JR had 19 last night including 5 threes but George Karl put it best when he called him a “good bad player”. He’s a better option in roto leagues. If Melo was going to miss time, the Nuggets would need Smith’s scoring.
Josh Howard – It doesn’t look good for Howard this week. He’ll be listed as questionable but he still hasn’t been able to do what he feels like he needs to do to play. Bench him if you can.
T-Mac – This is the rare occurrence where Dr. James Andrews name might be a good thing. T-Mac is just always hurt and owners need to find out once and for all what the deal is. The day-to-day thing is maddening and T-Mac clearly isn’t the player he was. Bench him this week.
Steph – Now’s the time to grab him if he’s out there. Who knows if he’ll have value but he should be a free agent this week, will work out in LA for a week or two and be on someone else’s roster very soon.
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December 1st, 2008 at 10:09 am
Amar says:
biggest surprise of the season? the utah jazz are 2nd in the L in most dunks so far this season according to 82games.com
http://www.82games.com/0809/FGTEAM16.HTM
1. denver — 120
2. utah — 106
3. LA Lakers — 95
4. seattle — 91
5. portland — 88
December 1st, 2008 at 10:20 am
s.bucketz says:
wuts more suprising is seattle is 4th…without a team
December 1st, 2008 at 10:22 am
it aint easy being green says:
so doc, i just traded hedu and kevin durrant for joe johnson, dj augustin, and al thornton. the rest of my squad is filled with scorers. what you think???
December 1st, 2008 at 10:32 am
MoxWestCoastRep says:
AGGGG! Devin Harris single handedly beat me last night. Im up big all week and sunday night DH decides to pull a GOAT and leave me with a tie. You all know how frustrating that is!
And Steph has supposedly been going to another team every week since week 2 of the season. Update me when he actually has a new Uni on.
December 1st, 2008 at 10:37 am
jwest says:
doc, i’m in a 14-team league.. you think i should drop charlie villanueva or grant hill for starbury? should i even think about it? help doc!!! i have billups, deron, and sessions for my guards..
December 1st, 2008 at 10:39 am
dmitry of jersey says:
at some point you should mention how kenyon martin has been healthy and averaging 1.9 steals, 1.6 blocks this year.
December 1st, 2008 at 10:50 am
rell says:
Doc
I just dropped Rudy for Duhon. Was this a good move or should I have picked up Augustin instead? I also have Marquis Daniels and was wondering should I pick Rudy back up and drop Daniels instead.
December 1st, 2008 at 10:57 am
SayItAintSo says:
@ Amar, seriously though? How old is the information you’re looking at because not only does Seattle not have a team, but I don’t think there is any way in hell that the Thunder are that high up on the list.
December 1st, 2008 at 11:02 am
Fantasy Doctor says:
it aint easy being green - I think you gave up a little much. I’m not a huge fan of Durant, but I do think both Thorton and DJ are still somewhat questionmarks.
jwest - Grant Hill.
dmitry of jersey - At some point I’m sure I will. Healthy is pushing it though. He’s one of those always day to day guys. He’s having a nice season though.
rell - good move.
December 1st, 2008 at 11:03 am
Amar says:
it’s the thunder, i just wrote seattle for fun. click the link, it’s legit. it’s from 82games.com for the 0809 season.
December 1st, 2008 at 11:03 am
Amar says:
2008-2009 NBA Season Stats
Last update: 12/1/2008
December 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am
kdog says:
Hey Doc,
Who’s a better start this week, Nene or Al Thorton?
Also, should I drop Marquis Daniels to pick up Starbury?
Thanks…
December 1st, 2008 at 12:13 pm
boom707 says:
hey doc,
i’m gettin killed this week in injuries. A lot of my guys aren’t doin to well. should i pick up azubuke, or jr smith. i dont know what to do with tyson chandler, nate rob (comin back?), eric gordon (just got injured), roger mason (minutes), or dj augustin
December 1st, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Fantasy Doctor says:
kdog,
The Clips play 4 games and the Nuggets play three. I’d probably go with Thorton because of that. And I would not make that cut right now.
December 1st, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Sal says:
Fantasy Doc,
I need your help doc !
12 team league, weekly head to head, lineups can be adjusted daily, here are stat categories and my roster:
Stat Categories: FG%, FT%, 3PTM, PTS, REB, AST, ST, BLK, TO (wins and losses are based on winning a stat category for the week)
PG Derrick Rose (Chi - PG)
SG Dwyane Wade (Mia - PG,SG)
G Kevin Durant (OKC - SG,SF)
SF Carmelo Anthony (Den - SF)
PF Corey Maggette (GS - SG,SF,PF)
F Luis Scola (Hou - PF,C)
C Al Horford (Atl - PF,C)
C Brook Lopez (NJ - PF,C)
Util Marquis Daniels (Ind - SG,SF)
Util D.J. Augustin (Cha - PG)
BN Kenyon Martin (Den - PF)
BN Russell Westbrook (OKC - PG)
BN Josh Smith (Atl - SF,PF) INJ
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I was thinking of picking up marbury or monta ellis. Are either of these wise moves, and if so, who would I drop ? Thnx doc, appreciate the help.
December 1st, 2008 at 1:37 pm
boom707 says:
also rodney stuckey is available
December 1st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Three Stacks says:
I’m tempted to drop Rudy for Steve Blake. Their scoring and 3 point totals are almost identical, but Blake has the better FG% and is getting the minutes right now. What do you think?
December 1st, 2008 at 2:16 pm
motosport3 says:
Hey Fantasy Doc,
I’m thinking of adding Marbury…
Whom should I drop…
F Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (Mil - SF,PF)
Util Travis Outlaw (Por - SF,PF)
BN C.J. Miles (Uta - SG,SF)
Complete team.
PG Baron Davis (LAC - PG)
SG Kobe Bryant (LAL - SG)
G Luol Deng (Chi - SG,SF)
SF Trevor Ariza (LAL - SF)
PF Kenyon Martin (Den - PF)
F Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (Mil - SF,PF)
C Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cle - C)
C Marc Gasol (Mem - C)
Util Travis Outlaw (Por - SF,PF)
Util Ron Artest (Hou - SF,PF)
BN Beno Udrih (Sac - PG)
BN C.J. Miles (Uta - SG,SF)
BN Tyson Chandler (NO - C)
Thanks!
December 1st, 2008 at 2:24 pm
haslem says:
what about deron williams?
December 1st, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Lauri says:
Azubuike and Hedo for Redd and Mason? Should I do it
December 1st, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Lauri says:
I was offered Redd and mason*