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GMTR Podcast #27: Early Season Surprises and Disappointments

Found January 30, 2012 on Give Me The Rock: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Andrew Bogut,  Andrea Bargnani,  Carmelo Anthony,  Baron Davis,  Luol Deng,  Rajon Rondo,  C.J. Miles,  Rodrigue Beaubois,  Kirk Hinrich
TEAMS: Milwaukee Bucks,  Toronto Raptors,  New York Knicks,  Chicago Bulls,  Boston Celtics,  Utah Jazz,  Atlanta Hawks

In what is becoming a weekly segment on the podcast, Erik and Patrick discuss the week’s latest injuries, including Andrew Bogut’s dim outlook, Andrea Bargnani, Carmelo Anthony and Baron Davis, the crazy tough or possibly just crazy Luol Deng, and some bad news for Rajon Rondo owners. We also discuss Erik’s series of posts where he listed the top players by position over the first month of the season and highlight some of the bigger fantasy surprises and disappointments so far this year.

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Update on Rajon Rondo’s status
Baron Davis may miss 1-2 more weeks
First Month Report Card: Top Point Guards in Fantasy Basketball
First Month Report Card: Top Shooting Guards in Fantasy Basketball
First Month Report Card: Top Small Forwards in Fantasy Basketball
First Month Report Card: Top Power Forwards in Fantasy Basketball
First Month Report Card: Top Centers in Fantasy Basketball

Spoiler Alert Ahead!

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If you can’t listen to the podcast, here are our waiver wire recommendations.

  • Courtney Lee
  • Jerryd Bayless
  • C.J. Miles
  • Rodrigue Beaubois

Deep League Specials:

  • Kirk Hinrich
  • Ed Davis


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