Yardbarker: Corey Brewer

Donte Greene Goes off for 40 on Day 4

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:11:14 -0500

The Rockets' rookie Greene exploded for 40 points in a 100-97 thriller edging the Suns, and Wilson Chandler led the Knicks with 26 points in a 97-93 win over the Cavs. Six games in all with some pretty good performances, debuts and the return of Tractor Traylor.

12 Non-Rookies to Watch in Summer League (Western Conference edition)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:19:00 -0500

Rookies tend to get most of the hoopla during Summer League action, but the reality is that very few of them will make an immediate fantasy impact. So here are a few non-rookies to look out for. Not all of them are worth drafting, but all have the potential to put up nice numbers if they continue to improve and the opportunity presents itself. Some non-rookies who looked great in Summer League 2007 and carried that momentum into the regular season include: Louis Williams, Francisco Garcia, Kelenna Azubuike, and Jason Maxiell (all had solid fantasy value at some point last season).

Video - Corey Brewer finishes season on embarrassing note

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:10:08 -0500

This is not the way Corey Brewer imagined hitting up the highlight reel to end his rookie campaign.

Feeling Minnesota: Why the Timberwolves Are Far From the Worst Team in the NBA

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:06:15 -0500

"You got to build and you got to start from nothing. But I feel in a couple of years, we're going to be there. We're going to be one of the top teams in the West, too. We coming — most definitely." - Al Jefferson

Pickup of the Night: March 17

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:02:11 -0500

KYLE KORVER (Uta, SF) Coach Sloan has been talking about integrating Korver as more of an option within the Jazz option and that's exactly what has occurred. Korver put a ridiculous line of 17 pts [6-7 FG, 1-1 3PT, 4-4 FT], 4 reb, 4 asst, 2 stl in only 21 minutes of play last night. Although I'd like him to get more minutes, I still think he's a viable option for a fantasy manager looking for points, threes and above average percentages.

Martin Sets Kings Record 48 Pts. vs. Wolves

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:44:45 -0500

Kevin Martin joins the ranks of Kobe Bryant (52), LeBron James (50), Carmelo Anthony (49), Dwyane Wade (48), Tracy McGrady and Manu Ginobili (46) to become the seventh player to score 45+ points this season and broke Mitch Richmond's record, and I was there to see it. Check it out.

Fantasy Basketball: Rookies on the Rise

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:09:24 -0500

We are at the point of the season, well to be honest, where our attention begins to wane. The basketball season is long, really long. Plus, we have to start preparing for our fantasy baseball drafts, right? So to help you make the most of the time you have left to spend on your fantasy basketball teams, let's take a look at a group of players that could have a significant impact in the last month and a half of the season: the rookies. It is hard to still call these first year players rookies, as many have played the amount of games that would be an equivalent to almost two college basketball seasons.

Fantasy Basketball: Rookies Who Will Make a Difference in March

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:35:04 -0500

If you are in a close battle in your fantasy basketball league, the month of March is absolutely crucial. The NBA trade deadline has passed and injuries abound. As teams are eliminated from playoff contention, more and more will start playing their young players to see what they have. Since my team has been decimated by boo-boos, I've been forced to consider a lot of the rookies out there who are certain to get long looks over the final month. As part of my self-appointed positions of, in no particular order, Wise Fantasy Basketball Seer and Executive Director of Panic-Stricken Freakouts, I present a reasoned yet paranoid analysis of rookies who could make a difference in March.

Fantasy Basketball: Rookie Report Card

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:46:45 -0500

With a good half of the year behind us, and the rookie wall soon to hit, let's see how the first 10 picks of this year's NBA rookie class is grading out.

Fantasy Basketball: 13 Players to Watch for on the Waiver Wire

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:53:56 -0500

Some people tell me I take this fantasy basketball stuff too seriously. Impossible, you say? You are right. Nobody talks to me anymore because I take this fantasy basketball stuff too seriously. Have you returned between 10-20 remote controls this season after tossing them in frustration against the nearest wall? Have you short-circuited your keyboard due to spittle sprayed while swearing at a random box score? Does your cell phone have permanent teeth marks? What can I say, pal - you really got a problem with technology. Me, I removed all electronic equipment, gadgets and anything else weighing less than 300 pounds from my apartment. I think my point is that you and I have to stop taking this fantasy basketball stuff too seriously. But instead of doing just that, I'm obsessing about players who haven't even pissed me off yet. Yes! As we head into the home stretch of the NBA season, I'm anticipating a lot of guys coming out of nowhere, most of whom I have already owned and dropped, and helping everyone's fantasy teams except mine. Who are these demons and can I get them out of my head? Probably not, but let's put them on paper.

Raps vs. Wolves Preview

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:52:02 -0500

If you're looking for a team that could pretty good in a few years, you might be looking at the Timberwovles. Al Jefferson is a solid player at both ends of the court and is a strong rebounder (needs to work on his FT% in order to reach the next level), McCants is starting to figure out his game, nobody knows who the hell Ryan Gomes is, but he's putting together some pretty good numbers and Corey Brewer looks like a promising rookie. There are some other young players on the Wolves who are starting to round into form too, so I think they just need a bit of time and maybe a player or two here and there and you could be looking at something special. If you look at the Wolves lately, they haven't been playing all that bad basketball. They lost a heartbreaker to the Celtics the other night (memo to anybody listening, with a few seconds left in the game, if you are going to save a ball going out of bounds, make sure you throw it to your own team or don't throw it at all) and have been pretty much around .500 in their last 10 games or so. The Raptors had better be prepared to play, because if they think they can just show up for this one, they could receive a rude awakening. I'm a little nervous about the Bargnani - Jefferson matchup, just because Jefferson is strong and isn't afraid to attack, which means that we might see Andrea run into some early foul trouble. Andrea seems to have some of his stroke back, so it will be important to keep him on the floor for as long as possible without any foul trouble. If Jefferson is hot early, he could make it a long game for Bargs. This should be an entertaining game, but considering the fashion in which the Raptors just lost to the Clipppers (whom the Wolves beat a few games ago), I would hope that we would see a little more urgency tomorrow. Enjoy the game.

Comments from the Other Side - Wolves

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:44:21 -0500

Here are some comments from around the Wolves boards during their game with the Celtics. Includes a video of KG's welcome back to the Target Center.

RookieWatch 07-08 (Picks #6-10)

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:22:24 -0500

For the next installment of RookieWatch 07-08, we will take an in-depth fantasy look at picks #6-10. #6: Yi Jianlian #7: Corey Brewer #8: Brandan Wright #9: Joakim Noah #10: Spencer Hawes

After School Comes Work For The Former Gators

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:17:54 -0500

When Corey Brewer, Chris Richard and Al Horford met for dinner one recent night in Atlanta, the first thing they tried to do was call Taurean Green and Joakim Noah — in different time zones — just to rub it in. Horford's mother was cooking. And those two were missing it. As much as the lives of all five have changed dramatically since winning their second consecutive NCAA basketball title last spring at the University Florida, some things have remained the same. Her chicken/beans/rice dish still is in great demand.

Brewer shines, but Wolves lose on last shot

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:02:41 -0500

In the first game that Corey Brewer has gotten a chance to really show what he can do, he stepped up and contributed, mostly on the defensive end. The Wolves fought back from an early deficit and put themselves in position to win the game, but a shot at the final buzzer by Joe Johnson gave the game to the Hawks.