Mar
7
2010
Oleh Kosel
It’s the final countdown! Before I get into this week’s list, I’ve got to keep harping over these guys whose ownership is just over 40%: Carlos Delfino, George Hill, Taj Gibson and Drew Gooden. Hill looks to be primed to finish the year like a beast thanks to Tony Parker’s broken hand. Gibson has excellent prospects as well as Joakim Noah isn’t even close to being a force in the paint anytime soon. Lastly, Gooden and Delfino seem they’ll be able to continue their multi-cat ways.

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29 comments | tags: Al Thornton, Anderson Varejao, Andris Biedrins, Anthony Randolph, Anthony Tolliver, Antonio McDyess, Ben Wallace, Carl Landry, Carlos Arroyo, Carlos Delfino, Chris Hunter, DeJuan Blair, Drew Gooden, George Hill, J.J. Hickson, James Singleton, Jason Terry, Jason Thompson, JaVale McGee, Joakim Noah, Jonas Jerebko, Kris Humprhies, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Mario Chalmers, Quentin Richardson, Rafer Alston, Rodney Stuckey, Rodrigue Beaubois, Ronny Turiaf, Roy Hibbert, Shaquille O'Neal, Spencer Hawes, Taj Gibson, Terrence Williams, Tony Parker, Will Bynum, Yi Jianlian, Zydrunas Ilgauskas | posted in Preview
Mar
3
2010
Oleh Kosel
With yet another NBA trade deadline coming and going, a lot of excitement and hope was generated among the fans and media. Some teams were looking for that final piece that makes them championship material. Others simply were looking for a player that helps them get into the postseason. Lastly, there were a few who look at this time of the year as the highlight of the season as their team struggles to even be competitive on a nightly basis so might as well position themselves for the upcoming lottery. Whatever the reasons, all fans hoped their team would have made a trade or two that improved future prospects. Question is, how often can these deadline deals really be coined successful?

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2 comments | tags: Aaron Brooks, Adonal Foyle, Al Thornton, Allen Iverson, Andray Blatche, Anthony Johnson, Antwan Jamison, Ben Gordon, Brad Miller, Brendan Haywood, Brian Cook, Caron Butler, Chris Bosh, Chris Webber, Chris Wilcox, Daequan Cook, DeMarre Carroll, Drew Gooden, Dwyane Wade, Francisco Garcia, Hakim Warrick, Hasheem Thabeet, Hedo Turkoglu, Jameer Nelson, James Singleton, Jason Thompson, JaVale McGee, Jermaine O'Neal, Joakim Noah, Kenny Thomas, Kevin Durant, Kevin Martin, Kirk Hinrich, Kyle Lowry, Luol Deng, Mario Chalmers, Mike Conley, Omri Casspi, Pau Gasol, Rasheed Wallace, Shawn Marion, Spencer Hawes, Taj Gibson, Tyreke Evans, Tyronne Lue, Tyrus Thomas, Zach Randolph | posted in General
Feb
28
2010
Oleh Kosel
Everyone ready for the home stretch? We’ve got 3 weeks left before most fantasy playoffs begin in Week 22. However, don’t view this as a time to coast as it could be more important than ever to pay attention to your teams. Whether you’re fighting to make the playoffs or simply looking to make those final tweaks to bring home a championship, the moves you make now could potentially decide your entire seasons. So FOCUS!

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52 comments | tags: Al Jefferson, Andris Biedrins, Anthony Tolliver, Antonio McDyess, Bill Walker, C.J. Watson, Corey Maggette, Craig Smith, Darko Milicic, DeAndre Jordan, DeJuan Blair, Drew Gooden, Elton Brand, George Hill, Jamal Crawford, James Singleton, Jason Smith, JaVale McGee, Joe Johnson, Luc Mbah a Moute, Marreese Speights, Marvin Williams, Mike Bibby, Nicolas Batum, Richard Jefferson, Ronny Turiaf, Roy Hibbert, Sergio Rodriguez, Taj Gibson, Thaddeus Young, Tracy McGrady, Wilson Chandler | posted in General
Feb
19
2010
Oleh Kosel
Wondering what will be the effects of all the major deals prior to today’s deadline? Well, worry no more as Justin and I are here to help clear up any confusion. I’ll handle the relevant fantasy perspective while Justin will tackle the realistic implications in a subsequent article. If we happen to miss anything or you simply have a question, as always, feel free to leave a comment below.

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16 comments | tags: Aaron Brooks, Al Thornton, Andray Blatche, Antawn Jamison, Beno Udrih, Brendan Haywood, Carl Landry, Carlos Delfino, Caron Butler, Chris Duhon, Chris Kaman, Chuck Hayes, CJ Miles, Craig Smith, David Andersen, Donte Greene, Drew Gooden, Eddie House, Erick Dampier, Francisco Garcia, Gerald Wallace, Jared Jeffries, Jason Kidd, Jason Thompson, JaVale McGee, John Salmons, Josh Howard, Juwan Howard, Kyle Korver, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marcus Camby, Mike Conley, Nate Robinson, Nazr Mohammed, OJ Mayo, Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Ronnie Brewer, Sergio Rodriguez, Steve Blake, Toney Douglas, Tracy McGrady, Travis Outlaw, Trevor Ariza, Tyreke Evans, Tyrus Thomas, Tyson Chandler, Wesley Matthews, Zydrunas Ilgauskus | posted in Fantasy
Feb
16
2010
Justin Phan
All the hype surrounding the collaboration between Mark Cuban and Jerry Jones in bringing the 2010 All-Star Game to Dallas wasn’t completely misguided, as the event drew a record crowd of 108,713 people to Cowboys Stadium. The entirety of the weekend proved to be more of a letdown than anything though, with two events in particular standing out as big-time busts.

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17 comments | tags: Andray Blatche, Brendan Haywood, Caron Butler, Chris Duhon, Craig Smith, Danilo Gallinari, Dar Tucker, DeAndre Jordan, DeShawn Stevenson, Drew Gooden, Dunk Contest, Flip Saunders, Gerald Wallace, H.O.R.S.E. competition, JaVale McGee, Jerry Jones, Jerryd Bayless, Jordan Hill, Kevin Durant, Marcus Camby, Mark Cuban, Nate Robinson, Nick Young, Rajon Rondo, Shannon Brown, Steve Blake, Toney Douglas, Wilson Chandler | posted in Preview