Lamar Odom continues to disappoint. T-Mac – So now three weeks is going to make the difference? This is a career problem most likely and not a three week fix. Don’t say that we (and every other fantasy site/magazine/somewhat knowledgeable source) didn’t warn you.
Lamar Odom – Lamar Odom has exactly THREE field goals in his last THREE games. He’s doing some of the other little things but he’s certainly not the Lamar we’re used to.
The Jazz – Boozer is out for tonight’s game and AK-47 is doubtful. Deron Williams hurt his “hip flexor” but is expected to play.
Chris Duhon – Duhon is making me look very good as I’ve been singing his fantasy praises for a while. Duhon followed up his 22 assist performance by dropping 23 points and 13 more assists. He’s playing his best ball of his NBA career right now so ride it out. I would not look to trade CD too high as I think he’ll be valuable all season if healthy (and at the end of the day, the person you are trading him to isn’t going to give you much because hey, it’s still Chris Duhon).
Troy Murphy – Sure T-Murph had a bizarre game winning tip in to beat the Lakers last night, but the real significance for owners is that Murphy once again went for a crazy line of16 points and17 boards. Evidently Murphy really was just hurt last year. He’s been a tremendous steal this season especially in the rebounding category. I still believe that he’s an excellent trade high candidate because of his injury history.
Rasho Nesterovic – Remember last season where Rasho got some burn and all of a sudden put up crazy numbers? Maybe it wasn’t a fluke. The big man had 16 and 10 last night and although it certainly is not consistent, he’s had some very good games this season. He’s still at best a third center and he is not a big shot blocker for a 7-footer.
Sam Dalembert – Going into the season, it was obvious that the Sixers missing link was a shooter, someone to spread the floor and create space. That problem has become a huge factor in their disapointing record AND the demise of a couple of their key fantasy players. That and the addition of Elton Brand has done something to Sam Dalembert where he isn’t playable in fantasy and barely ownable. Last night he played only 10 minutes. Although his rebounding average is actually up 1 board for the season, he is averaging only 3.2 points over the last 5 games. That’s not good. He could be on the verge of losing his starting job and his minutes are consistently declining. I still wouldn’t cut him, but it’s getting closer to the point of no return.
Marreese Speights – Speights, on the other hand, is on the way up and could even replace Sam in the starting five. His minutes have gone up in five straight games and last night he didn’t just receive 26 minutes, score 11 points, grab 8 boards, but he was playing the important minutes (including overtime). He’s close to a pick up and if you own Dalembert he might be a smart handcuff.
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December 3rd, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Scott says:
What do you make of Millsap’s value after Boozer returns?
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
JCARR says:
i like Odoms Froot Loops sweater.
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Amar says:
didn’t the guys in the media (ESPN, Yahoo, etc) tell us all that Odumb was going to be 6th man of the year?
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Smackdown says:
My team is doing well in every category accept FG% and FT% Which two of the below four players would you keep. Will any of these guys really make a differnece? or should I just forget about %s for the time being and try to build leads in the other categories?
Available Players:
A. Bargani, R. Westbrook, R. Alston, M. Barnes, E. Gordon, JR Smith, Ryan Gomes, A. Parker and Travis Outlaw.
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:35 pm
askkkk 'bout it says:
Doc…
T-mac got dropped in my league. I got Gilbert on the bench and Monta is still on waivers. Should I make a play for either T-Mac or Monta? Or wait a bit longer hoping to get them closer to when they will be hitting the floor.
Btw… the league has a short bench (3 spots).
Thanks.
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
wtf says:
Troy Murphy has only played in fewer than 66 games once in his 7 year career, and that was 5 years ago. I wish that I was in The Doctor’s League so I could get Murphy for Ramon Sessions.
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Fantasy Doctor says:
Scott - unfortunately it will return to normal. No minutes=no major value.
Smackdown - I’d keep Barnes, Bargnani, Gomes, Westrbook, and Gordon in that order.
askkkk ’bout it - If you have Gilbert, you can’t go out and get T-Mac. not with that limited bench.
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Fantasy Doctor says:
wtf - I’m down. Murphy has played 82 games once in his career. His rookie year. He played 79 games the next year. Then the numbers went like this - 28, 70, 74, 66 75. It isn’t exactly steller. He was very very average last season, consistently in O’Brien’s doghouse and also battling injuries that limited his minutes and production.
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:59 pm
wtf says:
Missing 12 games a year is no big deal. 66 games isn’t far off of that pace. What exactly WOULD you call stellar? Starting every single game? Good luck finding a good starting 5 like that.
December 3rd, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Heckler says:
lakers should trade lamar odom right now to the heat for shaun marion. straight up
December 3rd, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Richard Wellner says:
Sloan and AK-47 are the only reasons the Jazz are any good at all.
December 3rd, 2008 at 2:03 pm
fallinup says:
Yeah…someone offered Stephen Jackson for Dalemcrap straight up and I jumped on it. I’m kinda happy Sammie is sucking now. Haha
December 3rd, 2008 at 2:23 pm
obi says:
i got offered brad miller for d. rose. should i do it?
December 3rd, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Fantasy Doctor says:
Here’s the deal about Troy Murphy, because I used to be a year to year Murphy drafter until he started letting me down. He’s clearly having a turn back the clock year. When he has been a good fantasy player, he’s been a double/double guy who hits some threes and has the ability to go rebound crazy. He has also shot badly from the field in those seasons. The last time he did that was three seasons ago. For the last three seasons, his averages have been down but his percentages up. His minutes have also been in the 20’s instead of the 30’s. He’s battled through injuries that clearly affected his status. His rebounding numbers are very good and will be a taker to someone but he’s show the ability to a. breakdown, b. be more efficent when he plays less minutes, and c. he’s shooting 43% from the field and an awful 57% from the line. I like him, but he’s got excellent smoke and mirrors trade value right now.
December 3rd, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Brandon says:
We’re in a 20 man league, 10 man bench.
The last player in my bench is Nick Collison. Should I drop him for Deshawn Stevenson. Or do you expect any value out of Collison this season? Thanks.
December 3rd, 2008 at 4:12 pm
len-e says:
my centers are bargnani and dalembert. i’d say i have a problem. out of (granger), butler, jamison, and j-rich. who’d you trade?
December 3rd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Ansonious says:
Yeah dalembeast is eating a dick, I’m pretty much seeing how well Prysabilla is coming off the bench so far better than dalembeast I’m on the verge of dropping him on my fantasy squad, but like you said waiting patiently to see if anything good can come of it. Which rises another ? how long before Philly tries to trade him for his lack of offense and production?
December 3rd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Fantasy Doctor says:
Brandon - with that many spots both guys should be owned.
len-e - j-rich or jamison
December 3rd, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Three Stacks says:
Murphy is a career 75% FT shooter, that percentage so far is kind of a fluke, no?
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:22 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 monta ellis, trevor ariza, rodney stuckey or tim thomas. Are any of these wise moves, and if so, who would I drop ? Thnx doc, appreciate the help.