Fantasy Basketball Daily News and Notes (12/4/10)
Dec 4, 2010 Blog
Daily Cash Games – It was a tough night on Friday going 1-2 on Fanduel.com and 6-5 on FantasySportsLive.com for a breakeven day. I somehow managed to put up a new low score on Fanduel.com with a 188. I think that is the third new low this week. Luckily, I haven’t been playing that many games this week, so it hasn’t hurt too much.
Brandon Roy (POR) – Portland doesn’t seem that concerned about keeping Roy fresh, 38 minutes Friday. Make every effort you can to trade him before the wheels fall completely off.
John Wall (WAS) – Tough game for Wall, 3-13 shooting for 10 points with only 2 assists, but 4 turnovers. He’s still a rookie on a bad team.
JaVale McGee (WAS) – McGee has been a good draft pick this season, 13pt/10reb/5lk. The blocks are nice to see and he should be a good play for the rest of the year.
Kevin Durant (OKC) – Missed another game with a sprained knee. No word on how much longer he’ll be out. Russell Westbrook couldn’t make up for an absent Durant on Friday, 20pt/3reb/7ast.
Andrea Bargnani (TOR) – Bargnani took advantage of a weak Oklahoma City interior, 26pt/12reb. You know you have problems when Bargnani grabs 12 rebounds against you.
Jordan Farmar (NJN) – I have a feeling a timeshare is going to develop eventually with Farmar and Harris. Farmar 16pt/10ast Friday. He’s shown that he has the ability to handle the starting job and Harris could soon be trade bait, along with Troy Murphy.
Nazr Mohammed (CHA) – Had his monthly good game, 14pt/11reb.
Spencer Hawes (PHI) – He’s slowly getting better, 9pt/8reb/4ast. He’s still only 22 years old and could be a nice target in keeper leagues.
Marvin Williams (ATL) – Williams looks to be the biggest beneficiary in the offense with Joe Johnson out. 22 points Friday.
Al Horford (ATL) – Stepped up his game, 15pt/14reb/6ast, with Joe Johnson out.
Marcin Gortat (ORL) – Dwight Howard missed Friday with the flu and Gortat got the start putting up 14pt/11reb/3blk. The guy could be starting for a lot of NBA teams.
Brandon Bass (ORL) – 11-12 shooting for 27 points and really gave the Magic a lift since they were without Nelson and Howard.
Tayshaun Prince (DET) – 30 points Friday on 11-15 shooting.
Ronnie Brewer (CHI) – Keith Bogans’ days as a starter might be numbered. If you need help at shooting guard, Brewer is a nice pickup.
Kevin Garnett (BOS) – Big game from Garnett, 20pt/17reb/6ast.
Rajon Rondo (BOS) – The foot problems are not limiting his production, 12pt/6reb/19ast/3stl. Keep starting him.
Amare Stoudemire (NYK) – Took advantage of a Hornets team who was missing their starting PF, David West. Stoudemire with 34pt/10reb.
Raymond Felton (NYK) – He’s playing like a top 10 fantasy PG, 17pt/13ast.
Trevor Ariza (NOR) – He just can’t be the focal point of an offense, 21 points on 21 shots.
David West (NOR) – Missed Friday with a stomach virus, check his next gametime status. Jason Smith got the start and put up 12pt/5reb.
Kyle Lowery (HOU) – Continues to be a good short term fantasy play, 28pt/12ast. There is still no estimated return time for Aaron Brooks.
Marc Gasol (MEM) – Gasol has been playing better lately and could be a prime buy low target now that his ankle has healed. 20pt/7reb/5ast Friday.
Kevin Love (MIN) – Got 43 minutes last night, 25pt/18reb. If he gets the minutes, he will produce.
George Hill (SAS) – Has settled into about 30 minutes a night and should be grabbed off the wire if you need help at the guard spot.
Baron Davis (LAC) – He’s still coming off the bench, but that probably won’t last much longer. 20 minutes, 8pt/3reb/6ast/5stl. The steals are encouraging, as it shows Davis is at least trying to put forth a little effort.
Chris Kaman (LAC) – Finally got back on the court for 13 minutes and looked good going for 10pt/6reb/3ast. He’s a risky start for next week, but if you are playing with a temporary scrub, I’d probably just go ahead and activate Kaman.
Roy Hibbert (IND) – Picked up 3 fouls in the first 6 minutes and just never got in the flow of the game, 8pt/1reb.
Earl Barron (PHO) – Got another start and 19 minutes, 6pt/2ast. It doesn’t look like he’s going to be much fantasy help.
Channing Frye (PHO) – Great shooting night, 11-16 for 29 points. 5 of 8 from three.
Jason Thompson (SAC) – He’s in the starting lineup now and might be worth a pickup if you need a center. 19pt/10reb. The Kings’ roster could change any minute though, so don’t get too attached to Thompson.
Pau Gasol (LAL) – Gasol played through a sore hamstring, but put up a very average line, 16pt/5reb/5ast. I think the Lakers really wanted to win this one, but Gasol could possibly get a game off soon.
Paul Millsap (UTA) – He has really cooled since putting up a short string of monster games, but he did have a decent one last night with 21 points.
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