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Can the Knicks turn into the 2004-05 Suns?

There are more than a few eerie coincidences in this scenario. Mike D'Antoni, in his first full year with a sub-30 win team, inherits a roster full of swingmen. There were 7 players on that Suns team between 6'6" and 6'9' just like the current Knicks roster. The team will most likely start a   more...

2008-09 NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers  

Los Angeles Clippers2007-08 Record: 23-59Cool 2007 Stat: Chris Kaman was the first American-born white player to average 15 ppg, 12.5 rpg and 2.5 blk/g since Bill Walton in '77-'78.Anticipated Starting FivePG- Baron DavisSG- Cuttino MobleySF- Al ThorntonPF- Marcus CambyC- Chris KamanKey Reserves:   more...
Original Story: http://www.reclinergm.com/2008-09-nba-pr....

Power Forward Rankings (For the Stretch Run - 46 players deep)  

It's the stretch run for fantasy owners, so now is a good time to evaluate all of the top players. I've ranked everyone and separated them into 10 levels based on how I see each player finishing out the season.Both of these guys are All Stars, but only one can be named "Best of the Best." Which one   more...
Original Story: http://www.rotoevil.com/nba/power-forwar....

Team Preview #25: Los Angeles Clippers  

Ricky Davis or Al Thornton?LAST SEASONThe Clippers were a miserable 23-59, and missed the Playoffs for the 10th time in 11 years. Of course, it didn't help that Elton Brand missed 90% of the season. How bad were they? The Clips finished 27th in rebounds (40.1), 28th in threes made (4.3), 29th in   more...
Original Story: http://www.rotoevil.com/nba/team-preview....

Midseason Gems: Top 5 Free Agent Pickups  

Since most teams have moved past the halfway point in their season and All-Star starters have just been selected, it seems appropriate to figure out which pickups could provide the most dividends in the second half. Generally, these are young players on losing teams who will gain playing time when   more...
Original Story: http://thetradingblock.blogspot.com/2008....

Fantasy Basketball: Rookies on the Rise

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   more...
Original Story: http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php....

Fantasy Basketball: Hidden Jewels on the Waiver Wire

It's absolutely critical to be scouting the waiver wire in fantasy hoops constantly. After alll, players left on the wire can be acquired by anyone.Here's a look at the best free agents available in your fantasy basketball league. It's mid-season on the fantasy hardwood! Don't fall behind. Learn   more...
Original Story: http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php....

The Fantasy Basketball Stock Watch

We are at the point of the season when most coaches have settled on their rotations and most players have settled into their roles. As a result, there are not many players who are going to shock us with a dramatic change in their production level, unless an injury or trade plays a role.   more...
Original Story: http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php....

Day 95 of 170: Gasol to the Lakers. Kobe Giddy with Joy

Line of the Night: Kobe Bryant (5.5) is so excited that the Lakers traded for Pau Gasol, he went out and got line of the night for the second straight day in a row - a rundown first this year. If you were busy having a ménage et trois in a phone booth last night...
Original Story: http://givemetherock.com/2008/02/02/day-....

Fantasy Rookies of Today and Tomorrow

Rookies are not very often key contributors in the world of fantasy basketball, but typically one or two guys every year finds a way to legitimately crack the Top 150 best fantasy players. We all remember the class from five years ago (LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, etc.), but over   more...
Original Story: http://www.fantasyinsideronline.com/view....

The 411 on Fantasy Basketball: Top Fantasy Performers

With this week having been highlighted on my calendar since last April, I've dubbed it the"Sportal Alignment" period. Like many astrologists and zodiac experts will refer to asPlanetary Alignment, in late March and early April we reach a nexus in sports almost likeno other time period during the   more...
Original Story: http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php....

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

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   more...
Original Story: http://www.rotoevil.com/nba/non-rookies-....

Day 86 of 170: Kirk Hinrich remembers how to play the game of basketball

Line of the Night: Kirk Hinrich (5.55) had his first really good game of the season. And of course, in the GMTR Readers League, I put him on the bench this week. I knew I shouldn't have done it since I was at the game where Chris Duhon got injured, but for some reason, I went with Devin Harris. Oh,   more...
Original Story: http://givemetherock.com/2008/01/24/day-....

Fantasy Basketball: Rookies Who Will Make a Difference in March

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   more...
Original Story: http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php....

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