(Almost) Daily Fantasy – 2/23/09
D-WadeRule – unless there are extreme circumstances, if a player drops 50, he gets the night’s fantasy MVP. Congrats to D. Wade for being that dude. The big thing about Wade is that he’s hitting 3′s this season. The percentage might not be ideal for the Heat, but all most of us care about is 3′s made and Wade is hitting more than ever. That being said, lineup day. Let’s get at it.
Carlos Boozer – Although Boozer should return this week, I’d be slightly hesitant to start him this week. I’d be pretty surprised if Boozer’s minutes were anything over 25 per game. I’m guessing he’ll be around 20 minutes for the first few games.
Tyson Chandler – Tyson is expected back this week, the Hornets need him, and I’d expect him to be pretty motivated after New Orleans traded him only to have the deal rescinded. I wouldn’t start him but if he’s out there on the wire you might want to grab him.
Monta Ellis – Back to the bench for Monta. Monta’s surgically repaired ankle is bothering him and the Warriors are going to give him at least one week off to rest it and see how it responds. Don’t cut him but don’t be too optimistic either.
Matt Barnes – So now it looks like Grant Hill is more hurt than first expected. Time to give Barnes another look.
Delonte West – 25 points 5 boards, and 4 dimes in his return to the lineup. He’s good but not this good! The stats won’t be drastically inconsistent but don’t expect lines like this every night.
Steve Blake – Blake had 17 dimes last night (including 14 of them in the ifrst quarter) and is probably a free agent in some leagues. He’s a solid 4th guard and worth owning.
Ramon Sessions – I said not to worry! If someone freaked and cut Sessions go pick him up.
Rajon Rondo – The other fantasy MVP of last night was Rondo. 32, 10, and 6 and he even hit a three. Rondo sees Nash and starts salvating. Rondo killlls Nash every time the Celtics and Suns play.
The Celtics Front Court – Evidently Leon Powe won’t be the double-double man he was when KG was out last season. Scalabrine started, Big Baby played a much bigger role, and Powe received very limited minutes. I’m sure this will change over the course of the three weeks but it looks like Baby and Powe are not going to be worthy of a roster spot while KG is out.
Andrea Bargnani – Ready? We’ll see how the rest of the season goes down but I think Bargnani could be a keeper. Yes, I’m serious. Bargnani is nasty and I’m not saying that because of his 28 and 10 last night. He’s going to be an All Star in this League. I’m a believer.
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February 23rd, 2009 at 10:43 am
Big Sia says:
So tempted to cut monta.
Im starting Booze btw, i need the boards n blocks and im taking the risk. Wish me luck
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:50 am
Jonez says:
Doc
My two keepers for next year will be Kobe and granger. But grangers injury sucks and someone offered me deron Williams for granger. Dwill has been putting up crazy numbers lately but I’m worried about boozers impact on him when he returns. So is dwill and Kobe better keepers than granger and Kobe? Should I accept?
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:52 am
Mark says:
Boozer doesn’t block shots
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:58 am
Shakers says:
Anyone know if Biedrins is playing tonight?
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:09 am
SJ says:
Hey Doc,
Which four should I keep (i’m one spot heavy on guards):
-Blake
-Bargnani
-Millsap (what’s his value with Boozer’s return??)
-Nene (knee injury)
-Foye
-Mayo
-Delonte
-Gomes
-Westbrook
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:10 am
jzsmoove says:
bargnani needs to hire dirk nowitkis trainer-coach. that might help in his development. but he seems to lack the fire that dirk has.
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:13 am
Jules says:
Doc, would you start both Biedrins and Turiaf today against the lowly Clips? and do you think Ronny will be worth hanging onto for the blocks and boards?
also – Wilson Chandler or Francisco Garcia the rest of the way
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:14 am
houstonrockit says:
doc- mike miller and monta just got dropped and beno’s on the wire. i have conley, rafer, and brooks at the bottom of my list. should i drop any of those? i need assists and steals. 3′s are nice, too.
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:19 am
Matt says:
Doc someone dropped salmons, is he worth a pickup?
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:36 am
MoxWestCoastRep says:
Wow, lot of questions today…
Doc- Need 3 and points.
Barnes, Mike Miller, Cisco Garcia.
Kind of leaning Barnes with the new style.
Thx Mox
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Jayo says:
Doc
Need to fill a spot now that Amar’e is done. Who do you like between Mike Miller, Delonte West, Roger Mason, or JJ Barea?
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
fear of the truth says:
ayy doc…i have camby nd hes been killin me wit his migraines nd ear infections nd anything else he can come up wit…wut have u heard bout him for the near future nd wut u predict for him for the rest of the season? thnx Doc.
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
flavur says:
ramon sessions is the future pg of the Bucks skiles is doing a good job of slowly integrating him and helping him get better(reminds me of a young michael redd and a certain nuggets coach).
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:27 pm
jwest says:
hi doc,
my pointguards are chauncey, deron, brooks, and conley..
i’ve practicaly given away turnovers in our head to head league but am surprised that I often lose on assists..
overall, should i trade chauncey for Nash? thanks!
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Deez says:
WHERES THE NENE UPDATE
February 23rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
dennis says:
Wade is getting right up there with the Lebron and Kobe talk.
February 23rd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
the fantasy doctor says:
On the road fellas but here are some quick answers. More later –
Jayo – miller.
Mox – barnes or miller.
Jonez- The knee thing scares me a bit about granger. Prob. D-Will. It’s absurdly close though.
Jwest – no.keep nash.
Nene update – he’ll be fine. He banged his knee.
Biedrins – most likely good to go this week.
February 23rd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
hoopinc10 says:
should i drop ellis for alston?
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Deez says:
yes
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:51 pm
tim says:
Doc I traded Iguodala for Dirk? thoughts?