Fantasy Basketball Daily News (12/28/09)

Dec 28, 2009 Blog

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and got everything they wanted.  I got my Christmas present a few weeks ago,  65 inches of pure HD viewing pleasure.  NBA looks pretty sweet on it and the bowl games have been awesome.   I got my daughter a Wii, so I guess I’ll have to try out some Wii NBA and MLB.

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Fantasy Basketball Player News and Notes:

  • Detroit got Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Ben Gordon back on Sunday.  It will take them a few games to get back into shape, so maybe keep them benched for a few games if you have better options.  Jonas Jerebko still held some value.   Will Bynum will probably lose most of his and Rodney Stuckey might not be asked to do as much either.
  • Leandro Barbosa has returned for Phoenix.
  • Andris Biedrins should be back today, which won’t help the value of Anthony Randolph.
  • Chauncey Billups is going to sit out a few games to let his groin heal up.  Ty Lawson will get extra minutes.
  • Paul Pierce is out for at least another week, probably two, with a knee infection.  Tony Allen should continue to start.
  • Tracy McGrady pulled an Iverson and left the Rockets because he wasn’t getting playing time.  Not sure when he might return.
  • Oklahoma City got a steal by trading for Eric Maynor.  Maynor had some nice games when Deron Williams was out.  While he might be on the bench for most of this season, I expect that Maynor will be a great 6th man in 2010-11.
  • Vinny Del Negro is probably gone just as soon as the Bulls can find a replacement.
  • Marcus Camby is out with a left knee injury.  No word on when he will return.  DeAndre Jordan got the start.
  • Trevor Ariza suffered a shin injury on Sunday and was taken for X-Rays.  Check his status for the next game.
  • If you need a Chris Andersen-like shot blocker, take a chance on Joel Anthony of Miami.
  • Ron Artest fell at his home and suffered a concussion and elbow injury.  Not sure when he will return, so keep him benched.  Lamar Odom should get his minutes and Shannon Brown should pick up some extra playing time as well.
  • Kobe Bryant suffered a strained right elbow on Saturday, but should play on Monday.
  • Glen Davis returned for the Celtics.
  • Put Jodie Meeks on your watchlist if you are in a keeper league, especially if you need 3’s.
  • Tyreke Evans is having problems with his right ankle, so check his gametime status.  Donte Greene might get the start if Evans can’t go.
  • Tyrus Thomas is back and looking good for the Bulls.  Taj Gibson will see much of his value decline.
  • John Salmons finally got benched with Kirk Hinrich replacing him at SG.  Salmons had a career year last season, especially in the FG% category, so the decline should have been expected.
  • Mike Dunleavy appears to be getting worse as the season progresses.  Maybe he returned too early from his injuries.
  • Brandon Jennings needs the Bucks to ship Michael Redd out of town. 
  • Tyson Chandler is out with a stress reaction in his foot.  Another injury for the soft Chandler.  Nazr Mohammed will pick up the start.
  • Allen Iverson is questionable for Monday.
  • Charlie Villanueva is still dealing with foot problems and his play is really suffering.  He may get more rest now that replacements have arrived for Detroit, which makes him a risky daily cash game play.
  • Josh Boone is dealing with a left knee injury, check his gametime status.
  • Dirk Nowitzki tweaked his shoulder on Sunday, so check his gametime status for the next one.

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