(Almost) Daily Fantasy – 1/26/09
You’re probably facing some tough lineup decisions going into tonight’s weekly deadline. The Doc is here to help.
Marcus Camby – Camby is the biggest question going into the week. The Clippers play 4 games and that means MONSTER numbers from Marcus if he plays. He’s questionable for tonight and it’s a late game so we might not know if he’ll play before the deadline. We’ll update you as much as we can throughout the day on Camby. Obviously, this big time affects DeAndre Jordan. Right now, I think starting Camby is pretty risky, but 2 games of Camby beats out most second centers.
Elton Brand – With four games this week, I’m going to go ahead and say give Brand the start. Keep in mind that he’ll be eased back but his minutes should be up around 25 to 30 by the end of the week. You won’t see vintage Brand, but the stats should be good enough for the start.
Shawn Marion – The Matrix is a huge question mark. He’s hurting (as is his pride) and is not only questionable, but also is in every trade rumor from Sacramento to Dallas. I think you have to keep him on the bench this week.
Monta Ellis – Monta should also get the start. Don’t worry about the low minutes last night. The game was over and the Warriors and Don Nelson actually did the right thing holding back.
Yao, Ron Artest, and T-Mac – Am I really going to say that all three should be in your starting lineup? I think so. Yao is expected to return though is listed as questionable and both T-Mac and Artest played well and are saying the right things. I’d be somewhat shocked if all three make every game but I also can’t tell you which is most likely to miss one (Yao?).
Dallas – Only the Dallas Mavericks play just two games this week. Jason Kidd and Dirk are still automatic starts but no one, including Josh Howard, is a definite after that.
Andrei Kirilenko – AK47 should be benched as he tries to fight an ankle injury. Heads up – he’s debating surgery and is seeing specialists today. With a quick recovery time post surgery (one month), we wouldn’t be shocked if he went that route.
David West – David West is definitely out tonight but is listed as questionable the rest of the week. Tough call. I would bench him. Tyson Chandler is definitely out for the week.
Baron Davis – Baron is not expected to play tonight (though he’s said that before and has played) but could play on Wednesday. The Clip’s play 4 games this week but again I would play it safe and bench Baron.
Zach Randolph – He’s picked it up in practice and could rejoin the team this week but we think he’s also too risky to start.
Ramon Sessions – In case everyone in your league missed it, Michael Redd is out for the year and Ramon Sessions should be picked up. I’m not a Charlie Bell fantasy fan (though I do like Bell’s game ironically) and think that Sessions will have real value.
Joakim Noah – Man is he making this hard. If you need a spot center, at this point you go for it. The Bulls seem to be trying to let the kid play right now. If he brings it every night he’ll give real numbers. Last night he had 14 points, 10 boards, and 7 blocks. 7 blocks makes him worth owning alone.
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January 26th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
kdog says:
Hey Doc,
I have a little dilemma:
I have Biedrins, A Thorton, E Gordon, and Sessions to chose from for my utility player. My lineup so far is:
J Calderon G
K Martin G
R Westbrook G
C Duhon G
L Aldridge F
Nene F
R Gay F
C Villenueva F
D Howard C
Which of those players would you use, or would you tweak the lineup some other way? Thanks for your input…
January 26th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
WuMan says:
Hi Doc,
Is it worth it to trade AI for Josh Howard? Y! 9-Cat H2H.
Thanks.
January 26th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Big Sia says:
Would you drop any of these players for Ramon Sessions in a 10 team, 7 cat Roto league?
Charlie V
Deandre Jordan (I need blocks right now)
Eric Gordon (Need the 3′s)
Andrew Bogut (He’s pissing me off)
January 26th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
what? says:
hey doc,iam in a keeper league. is it better to keep sjax or redd for next season…this year is a write off, so iam planning for next year..thanks for any help?
January 26th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
SJ says:
Hey Doc,
Dropping Courtney Lee, should I pick up Flip Murray, Tim Thomas, or Anthony Morrow.
Also, do you think Dominic McGuire will capitalize on his ~38 minutes PT?
January 26th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
buckeye says:
SJ: What about Mike Conley? Is he available? He should have a solid second half with stubborn Iavoroni out of there.
January 26th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Jayo says:
Hey Doc!
Who would you take, Rafer Alson or Ramon Session? Also, is Sergio Rodriguez a good play w/ Blake being out?
January 26th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
The Fantasy Doctor says:
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kdog – Biedrens or Gordon.
WuMan – Tough call. I’m going to say no. I’d rather AI. But it’s close. I like the assists AI gets you.
Big Sia – The problem is that DeAndre Jordan is going to help you for maybe 20 more minutes. Sessions obviously won’t help with threes though.
what? –
How many keepers? I wouldn’t really want to keep either guy unless it’s a 6 or 7 player keeper league.
SJ – Must be a deep league! Tim Thomas and Dominic McGuire just doesn’t score. At all.
January 26th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Jayo – Rafer.
January 26th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
SJ says:
Very deep league… Mike Conley was snatched up at draft. Dropped Redd this morning and Stoudemire has been a disappointment. Somehow I’m still 3rd.
Thanks
January 26th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
buckeye says:
SJ: Go with the new NY fan favorite, Dan Gallinari.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
WuMan says:
Hi Doc,
Thanks for the suggestion. While waiting for your response, got the trade proposal… My team:
Guard: AI, Randy Foye, Manu, Stephen Jackson, Duhon, Eric Gordon
Big: Al Jefferson, David West, Charlie V, Bynum, Brand
I think I’m strong in PTs, FT%, Stl, Blk. Okay in 3s, Reb, Ast. Bad in FG% and TO.
Someone proposed Amare+Josh Howard for my Al Jefferson+AI. Should I take it?
January 26th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
The Fantasy Doctor says:
Wuman – No.
January 26th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
The Fantasy Doctor says:
Wuma – No.
January 26th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Will says:
I offered Bynum & Ben Gordon for Jamison & Brooke Lopez. In a TO league, did I offer too much? My team is fairly balanced.
January 26th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Deez says:
if he’s in, Durant better be in
January 26th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Rob Luv Ski says:
who do u think has more value going forward, Raja Bell or Francisco Garcia? When DJ Augustin comes back, prob next week, Bell wont get as many minutes.
Garcia gets more steals which I need, but aside from that the stats are similar. I have Garcia now but like Bell’s numbers, plus I have THREE kings! B.Miller, Thompson & Garcia
January 27th, 2009 at 3:08 am
Ranjit C says:
What abt my 2 recent pick ups ? Steve Blake for Marquis Daniels . And Big Z for Udonis Haslem ?
January 27th, 2009 at 8:42 am
fear of the truth says:
Yo doc,
I got offered this trade wut u think? My thad young nd beastly for his camby (my only other significant 4-5s r kg, okafor nd scola)..I like thad young but now tht brand is back I’m worried bout how much burn hell get nd wit beastly if matrix gets traded hell prob get a lot more burn too so idk..