Buy Low, Sell High: Fantasy Week 19
Buy Low:
Tony Parker has been pretty dismal this season, thanks to various injuries. However, he’s proven to be immune to coach Gregg Popovich’s fondness for holding his stars out of the second of back-to-back games during the final weeks of the season. If Parker can keep away from sharp objects in his home and amass some consistent playing time, he should be a great buy-low target for owners who are lucky enough to be in leagues with a late trade deadline or none at all, especially since the Spurs have a great fantasy playoff schedule.
Gerald Wallace has had a week to forget, as he averaged 9.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1 steal, 1.3 blocks and 2.7 turnovers, while shooting 39 percent from the field in three games. The good news is that he’s still playing very heavy minutes and his game log shows that he has a tendency of bouncing back big-time after enduring droughts like this.
O.J. Mayo finished February with a whimper and his stock has dropped dramatically during the past couple weeks. However, he had a strong 20-point showing on Thursday and is entering a week that has him playing teams that he’s done well against earlier this season.
Ben Gordon has been nothing short of repulsive this season. He was drafted in the fifth or sixth rounds of most drafts last fall but has played like a downright scrub. However, he’s a shooter who gets hot very quickly and buying him for 20 cents on the dollar doesn’t seem like a proposition that would cost most owners anything. If you’re willing to take a small chance on Gordon, try to get him on the very cheap.
Stephen Curry has encountered some rough waters this past week but it’s unlikely that this is a result of hitting any kind of rookie wall. With Monta Ellis out for the foreseeable future, Curry should have some good times next week and maybe the week after.
Chris Bosh, Trevor Ariza, Chris Paul, Jose Calderon and any other productive fantasy players who are injured should be considered buy-low candidates.
Sell High:
Darren Collison’s days as a productive fantasy player are numbered. CP3 is still a bit away from returning to the court, but Collison’s owners would be wise to sell him off before CP3 makes headlines about his healed knee.
Tim Duncan has been great for his owners so far this season, but we’re nearing the end of the regular season, which means that Pop will hold Timmy out of a few games in the near future. Try not to get caught holding this hot potato.
Kobe Bryant is back and on his way back to consistent stud status, but he continues to play big minutes while shouldering a variety of injuries. With the Lakers all but crowned as the Western Conference champs, Kobe could see some much-needed rest down the stretch.
Al Harrington seems to have found his way back to fantasy relevance, but there are two reasons to be wary of this streak of promise: his history of disappearing after a few strong games and the return of Wilson Chandler. Try to deal him for a more reliable player.
Danny Granger has been playing just fine lately, besides a clunker earlier in the week. However, the nicked-up forward is playing for a squad that has no shot at reaching the playoffs. Don’t be surprised to see Granger rack up some DNPs to close out the season.
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March 5th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
geoluhread says:
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March 5th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Sole2Sole says:
I just dropped Brandon Jennings for C.J. Watson, was that a good move or bad move?
March 5th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Sole2Sole says:
@ Fantasy Doctor
I just dropped Brandon Jennings for C.J. Watson, was that a good move or bad move?
March 6th, 2010 at 12:31 am
The Fantasy Doctor says:
@Sole2Sole: Great move.
March 6th, 2010 at 2:17 am
kdog78 says:
Hey Doc,
I’m looking to make a playoff push in my league so I:
Dropped Jason Thompson for Yi
Dropped Carlos Delfino for Bill Walker
Dropped T-Mac for Taj Gibson
So my current lineup is:
Darren Collison G
Tyreke Evans G
Brandon Jennings G
Rajon Rondo G
Kevin Durant F
Gerald Wallace F
Andrei Kirelenko F
Luol Deng F
Brooke Lopez C
Bill Walker GFC
Bench:
Yi F
Taj Gibson F
Brendon Haywood C
I’m starting to wonder if the Delfino drop was a bit too hasty and if Yi will actually get going offensively. Also, when do you think is a good time to get rid of Collsion and would either of Dallas’ guards (Barea or Bearbois) be capable to take his place? What is your opinion on these moves. Thanks!
March 6th, 2010 at 2:18 am
kdog78 says:
Oh, I play in a weekly lineup head to head league. Thanks again!
March 6th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
DBZ says:
Hey Doc,
Is it wise to offer Brandon Roy for Stephen Curry? I know Roy is consistent as it gets for a player but curry is playing so well. Curry also has a better playoff schedule but i’m currently first, ahead by 7 games in a 10-team league so I’ll most likely have the bye week.
Thanks,
March 6th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
MoxWestCoastRep says:
I bet they shelf CP3 for the year…
March 6th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
The Fantasy Doctor says:
@kdog78: Decent swaps, though I don’t like Yi’s inability to be consistent and Delfino might end up being more reliable than Walker. You should start Haywood over Walker, for sure.
Get rid of Collison ASAP, and neither of those guys will be able to take his place.
March 6th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
The Fantasy Doctor says:
@DBZ: Yeah, I like swapping Roy for Curry, though it is pretty bold.
March 7th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Conrad says:
Dalembert going to be a safe bet for this upcoming scoring period in avg-based play? With my starting C (Camby) hurt, I have to go with Dalembert or pick up Hibbert or McGhee off the wire…thoughts?
Also, which of these guys to sit next week: Beaubois, Tmac, TJ Ford, or Taj?
Thanks as usual…
March 7th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
jace says:
someone just dropped dalembert in my league.
the big guys that i have that i dont mind losing are emeka, hibbert, and tolliver. should i pick dalembert up? and for who?
March 7th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Paul says:
Doc,
I’m trying to upgrade to teams with great playoff schedules. I’m stuck riding Pierce and Kobe. But other than that, I feel K-Mart, J-Rich and others.
But with the trade deadline passing and inability to come up with a workable deal, would you pick up Richard Jefferson because of Tony Parker’s recent hand injury? George Hill is off the board.
And if so who would you drop from: Hibbert, Beasley, Gallinari and Deng?
March 8th, 2010 at 2:29 am
The Fantasy Doctor says:
@Conrad: I’d go with Dalembert. I’d start Beaubois and consider sitting the other guys.
March 8th, 2010 at 2:30 am
The Fantasy Doctor says:
@jace: I’d swap out Hibbert for Dalembert.
March 8th, 2010 at 2:32 am
The Fantasy Doctor says:
@Paul: I’d consider picking up RJ for Gallo or Hibbert.
March 8th, 2010 at 2:56 am
Matt says:
Doc, what are your thoughts on me trading Stuckey and Marc Gasol for Russell Westbrook? I am enticed by the Thunder’s 17 game playoff run while MEM and DET have only 15 and 16 games. Is this a good trade for me?
March 8th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Nick says:
Doc,
I’m fighting for blocks (within 3 of a point) and 3’s (within 8 of a point)
I’m running Gooden, Okur, Okafor, Durant, and debating wether to put Jeff Green up for blocks,
And I’m running D Willz, E. Gordon, B. Davis, G. Hill, Durant, and Green for 3’s…
My competition in blocks is throwing out Bargnani, Perkins, and Kirilenko to block in week 20,
and in 3’s, JJ reddick, jason rich, hirich, d. harris, l. james, and lou williams…
Question is, is Crawford and his higher 3 totals worth inserting for Green and his blocks? They each have 3 games….
Thanks!!!