Day 81 of 170: Michael Redd Doesn't Have a Problem

Categorized as: Author: Patrick, Fantasy Basketball
Posted on: January 17th, 2009

Line of the Night: Michael Redd (1.56). The AP game recap called it a scoring binge, a term I’ve always found funny because of the negative connotations it brings along with it. Like I imagine Redd locking himself in the Bucks locker room and shooting baskets uncontrollably for 48 hours straight while GM John Hammond and his mother plan an intervention. Anyone? Anyone? Ok, just me.

Anyway, Redd binged himself on points against the Kings, shooting 16-26 and hitting 6 threes on his way to 44 points.

Honorable Mentions: Can you believe it? Luke Ridnour (0.99) – who had 17 points and 10 assists against the Kings – is still only owned in 54% of Yahoo leagues. However, he’s owned in 100% of leagues that contain people who read GMTR, I just know it; Antawn Jamison (0.96) didn’t explode for 50, but 28 and 8 ain’t too bad; and Lebron James (0.96), oh, only had 29/14/7.

Waiver Wire Line of the Night: Bye Bye Delonte West, hello Sasha Pavlovic (0.82). Thanks to the wrist fracture that will keep West sidelined for the next 5-6 weeks, Pavlovic got the start at SG for the Cavs and actually made the most of his opportunity – scoring 19 points off a 4-4 three point shooing night in 43 minutes on the court. Pavlovic’s fantasy value is going to live and die by the three. West owners, I hope you have already snatched him up and he could be worth the pickup if your team needs the threes.

Funniest Line of the Night: Darius Miles (0.14). Not for his on the court performance (10 and 7 in 14 minutes is better than he had any right to be), but for the fact that it was his 10th appearance of the season, meaning $18 million of his salary goes back on the Blazers’ payroll. Ah, it’s fun to laugh at billionaires.

As for Miles, I’d need to see that kind of performance about 1,200 more times before I believed in him.

The Biggest Loser: Rudy Gay (-0.51). As a Gay owner, let me just ask the question that has been on all of our minds this season, “What the f*** is up with Rudy Gay?” His third year leap has turned into an extended stumble and the pre-season draft decision between Gay and Danny Granger seems a little laughable now. Gay’s latest effort included a 1-5 shooting night with almost as many turnovers (4) as points (5).

And I could forget everyone’s favorite New York Knick, Quentin Richardson (-0.66). Live by the Richardson, die by the Richardson.

All Eyez on Me: Orlando (32-8) at Denver (27-13) – So, are the Magic really a finals contender in the East? They look hella good lately, winning their last 6 games (which included the Spurs, Lakers, and Hawks). And of course, they have the Prince of the Paint, who is playing as well as any big man in the league right now.

Miami (21-17) at Houston (24-16) – It’s time to take a long hard look at Von Wafer, who is averaging somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 points a game since being inserted into the starting lineup for the Rockets.

Utah (24-16) at Dallas (22-17) – the Mavs are losers of 4 straight and Josh Howard is likely sitting again today with his wrist injury. As I’m sure you’re wondering, yes, it’s the same Josh Howard who is currently starting for my team in the Monster League. I’m officially putting Howard on the “bench until you actually see him on the court” list.

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What is a fair trade for Carlos Boozer right now? It's tough to figure out what top player who has been hurt the whole season is worth. Any help out there?
http://intensedebate.com/people/biggs0 Patrick

Well, let's see. Boozer is expected to be out at least 3 more weeks recovering from knee surgery. Add 1 week because NBA recovery schedules are almost always too optimistic and 1-2 weeks because he's Carlos Boozer and that would put him back on the court by the end of February. The Jazz have 23 games in March and April, which would seem to be his upside for the rest of the year.

So, going down the GMTR player rater, would I trade someone like Lamarcus Aldridge for him? No
Emeka Okafor? No
Andrea Bargnani? Probably
Drew Gooden? Probably Not
Boris Diaw? Yes

So, using that very scientific method, Boozer's value = Boris Diaw. What does everyone else think?
http://prisonplanet.tv boards

tough to say…I have Melo and I tried to unload him right after he got hurt but nobody bit…If I did not find a taker within a week i would go ahead and cut him…I just dropped Delonte West today. I figure it is better to make up whatever stats you can now rather than worry about it later in the season (unless you are quite a few games ahead of pace for that position, then it may be wise to wait out the injury)…hope this helps

and no i would not give up diaw or bargnani for boozer…maybe oden! or elton brand or baron davis…nothing of certain value

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