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A Female NBA Prospect?
February 29, 2008 by
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Britney Griner might not be a household name now but she likely will be a household name one day. Griner is a high school female basketball dunking phenom out of Houston, Texas. While she probably won't make the NBA, she could revolutionize the game of women's basketball.
If...
Top Fantasy Basketball Rookie Small Forwards
February 28, 2008 by
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Jamario Moon, Toronto Raptors
With the Raptors, Jamario Moon has become a sort of cult hero. An athletic freak, Moon took an unconventional route to the NBA and is now playing a big role on one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. He looks to be a fixture in the Raptors starting [...]
Cavs, Bulls and Sonics Trade - Fantasy Perspective
February 28, 2008 by
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In the biggest trade at the NBA trading deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and Seattle Supersonics swapped players in a three-team deal. The Cavs acquired Ben Wallace, Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West and Joe Smith, the Bulls got Larry Hughes, Drew Gooden, Cedric Simmons...
Top Fantasy Basketball Rookie Power Forwards
February 27, 2008 by
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Luis Scola, Houston Rockets
Now that he's in the starting lineup, there's no reason why Luis Scola can't be the best rookie power forward in the NBA. He's experienced, smart and plays in a system conducive to his strengths. He should eventually become a player who can...
Jamaal Magloire to Mavs - Fantasy Perspective
February 27, 2008 by
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Numerous reports indicate that Jamaal Magloire will sign with the Dallas Mavericks after he clears waivers. Magloire, who was waived by the New Jersey Nets, will replace the traded DeSagana Diop as the Mavs' backup center.
While in New Jersey, Magloire played with Jason Kidd. Although...
Yao Ming Fantasy Perspective - Injury Update
February 27, 2008 by
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The Houston Rockets got devastating news on Tuesday when they learned that Yao Ming will miss the rest of the season due to a stress fracture in his foot. The Rockets, who have won 12 games in a row, will now have to figure out a way to win without Yao in the middle.
In the [...]
Top Fantasy Basketball Rookie Shooting Guards
February 25, 2008 by
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Kevin Durant, Seattle Supersonics
If you have Kevin Durant on your fantasy team, you've seen first hand how streaky he can be. At times, he's a great fantasy player. At other times, he does more harm than good. Over the long haul, he should turn into a great player. That greatness...
Top Fantasy Basketball Rookie Centers
February 25, 2008 by
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Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks
Coming into the season, many draft experts said that Al Horford was the prospect most ready to step in and play right away. Horford has proven that to be true and is now a fixture in the Hawks starting lineup. He's a very solid player who has superstar...
John Hollinger PER Fantasy Sleepers
February 25, 2008 by
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By using John Hollinger’s Player Efficiency Rating (PER), it’s possible to locate fantasy basketball sleepers. To do so, look for players who have a high PER that don’t play extended minutes. Hypothetically, these players should star once their minutes increase.
Amir...
Five Hottest Fantasy Basketball Players in February
February 25, 2008 by
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5) LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
LeBron James has just been consistently great this season. Both in regards to fantasy basketball and in real life. If you have LeBron on your team, life is good for you right now. What's scary is LeBron should become even better now that the...
Gilbert Arenas - Injury Info
February 24, 2008 by
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Gilbert Arenas took the first step in his return from his knee injury. Cleared for light practice, Arenas was back on the basketball court on Monday. While he's still not able to practice fully, this is a good sign for Arenas owners.
Not too long ago, there were rumblings Arenas...
Fantasy Basketball All-Star Team
February 23, 2008 by
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With the NBA's All-Star game right around the corner, here is a look at the fantasy basketball All-Star team.
C Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns
With Shaquille O'Neal coming to town, Amare Stoudemire's days at center are almost over. However, he was a center for almost the...
The Fantasy Basketball Stock Watch
February 22, 2008 by
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From FantasyFanatics.com
Well, All-Star Weekend has come and gone, however, the debate on the "Superman" dunk (was it a dunk or not?) still rages on. As fantasy basketball players, we have bigger concerns on our mind. For one, what are the fantasy effects of all of the blockbuster...
Biggest Fantasy Basketball Busts for 2008
February 22, 2008 by
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Just over five weeks into 2008, let's take a look at the biggest fantasy basketball busts of the 2008 calendar year so far . . .
Vince Carter, New Jersey Nets
After cashing in this past summer, Vince Carter has been a huge disappointment this season for the Nets. In 2008, he has...
Ron Artest to be traded to the Phoenix Suns?
February 21, 2008 by
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In recent days, there have been a few reports indicating that Ron Artest may be the next big acquisition of the Phoenix Suns. According to the reports, the Suns would trade the Atlanta Hawks 2008 first round draft pick to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Artest.
The Suns, who got...
The Best Three-Point Shooters in the NBA
February 21, 2008 by
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Three pointers made is usually a very important stat in fantasy basketball. With that in mind, here's a look at the best three-point shooters in the NBA by position.
C Al Harrington, Golden State Warriors
Fitting perfectly into Don Nelson's offense, Al Harrington can play center...
Top Fantasy Basketball Rookie Point Guards
February 21, 2008 by
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Mike Conley, Memphis Grizzlies
It didn't take Mike Conley long to beat out Damon Stoudamire for the starting point guard spot in Memphis. This kid is quick and has a great feel for the game. He has all the tools
Kevin Garnett and Tony Parker Injury Update
February 21, 2008 by
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When the San Antonio Spurs and the Boston Celtics played on Sunday, both teams were missing integral parts of their team. For the Celtics, it was superstar bigman Kevin Garnett. The Spurs, on the other hand, were missing point guard Tony Parker.
Although Garnett is sidelined with an...
Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks? Fantasy Impact
February 20, 2008 by
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The on-again, off-again trade between the Dallas Mavericks and the New Jersey Nets hasn’t become official just yet. However, the proposed trade would send basically Jason Kidd to the Mavericks, while the Nets would get Devin Harris and DeSagana Diop. There are other players and...
Michael Redd Injury Update
February 20, 2008 by
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The Milwaukee Bucks and fantasy owners alike are counting down the days until Michael Redd is ready to play again. Over the course of the last month, Redd has been hobbled with injury. Although he was able to play nine games in that time span, he wasn't the same Michael Redd that...
Sleeper Centers - February 2008
February 20, 2008 by
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Robert Swift, Seattle Supersonics
If you read between the lines, it's pretty obvious that Robert Swift is the player the Sonics envision as the team's center of the future. While he's missed a whole lot of time after tearing up his knee, Swift is just now getting back onto...
Mike Bibby to Hawks - Fantasy Perspective
February 20, 2008 by
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The Sacramento Kings traded Mike Bibby to the Atlanta Hawks over the weekend for Anthony Johnson, Tyronn Lue, Lorenzen Wright and Shelden Williams. Bibby goes to Atlanta trying to give the team the solid point guard it hasn't had in years.
In Bibby's first game with the Hawks...
The Fantasy Basketball Stock Watch
February 16, 2008 by
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By Brian Wagoner, Fantasy Basketball Expert for FantasyFanatics.com
Just as the dust settled on a couple of blockbuster deals last week, we may have another one on our hands if the Nets and Mavericks can sort out Devean George’s contract in a deal that would send Jason Kidd back...
Fantasy Basketball Stock Watch
February 15, 2008 by
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Guest Blog By Fantasy Fanatics
Pau Gasol is now a Laker. Shaquille O’Neal is a Sun and Shawn Marion is a member of the Heat. This week's transactions may have just shifted the powers in the Western Conference. One thing it definitely has done is give us plenty to talk about...
Shaq Traded to Suns? Fantasy Impact
February 15, 2008 by
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If the rumor becomes reality and Shaquille O'Neal gets traded to the Phoenix Suns for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks, this will be a huge trade in the NBA and a huge trade for fantasy basketball.
Looking at it from an NBA perspective, the Suns are doing this trade to try to win...
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