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My boys have got the daily round-ups covered nicely. But since we want your fantasy basketball researching experience to be as informative and productive as possible, we have decided to make some additions to the blog to give you that extra assist to get that slam dunk W. I will be chiming in weekly, probably on Saturdays, to provide advice for the upcoming week. Once the three of us get the content and its format in order, we should be ready to rock it out for you in time for your 8th week prep.
Another new addition will be the GMTR Watch List. Since I am the FA freak between the three of us GMTR guys, yes at times too impulsive for my good and success, I have decided to share my Watch List. These are guys you may or may not be considering to pick up any time soon. A lot of my inspiration comes from pick-ups across my eight leagues. I see someone pick-up a guy, it makes me give him a serious look. Sometimes, all it takes is for someone else to take the lead in order for people to give a particular player some extra attention.
Since I am also the “impatient one”, I will also be sounding off about players who are wearing my patience thin. Since these are just lists, you can take ‘em with a grain of salt. Especially since I am the one dishing them out.
For now let’s do a deep league special. These are some of the guys available or recently taken in an 18-man H2H league I am in. Some of them may even have 12-man-deep league value.
Earl Boykins, PG Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards have a really thin backcourt, that has been trimmed down to its barest functionality due to injuries (Mike Miller, et al). They had to sign little guy, Earl Boykins for some support. Three straight games and double digits is kinda nice. He’s averaging 11 points and four dimes. So I think that makes him legit stream material for those extra passes.
C.J. Watson, G Golden State Warriors – I broke down my impression of his potential over at PITP.
Taj Gibson, F Chicago Bulls - If the Bulls ARE letting go of Tyrus Thomas, you should keep your eyes on this kid. He’s going to be a solid pick-up later on as he progresses. He’s getting better and frankly Brad Miller is just not cutting it anymore, to serve as an ample minutes threat.
Dahntay Jones, G/F Indiana Pacers - With Danny Granger out for four to six weeks and Mike Dunleavy still shaking off the absence-rust, Jones might just get more scoring opportunities in the meantime. He might serve as a functional source of points with reasonable percentages.
DeMar DeRozan, SG/SF/PF Toronto Raptors – He was labeled as raw from the get go, but the Raptors have opted to keep starting him. He’s put together a string of five games with double-digit scoring. His FT% is pretty sweet; 16 of 17 over his last three games. Keep your eyes peeled to see if his line diversifies.
Luc Mbah a Moute, F Milwaukee Bucks – He’s coming back off an injury, but has quickly been inserted back into the Bucks’ starting five. Watch if he gets some of his groove back. Drop Charlie Bell. Yes, EVEN if you are in a deep league.
Carlos Delfino, G/F Milwaukee Bucks – Speaking of the Bucks, Delfino has shown that he can be a consistent source of treys. His value might be short-lived as Michael Redd may return soon. Keep Delfino on your watch lists though as Redd’s return might be short-lived as well.
James Harden, G Oklahoma City Thunder – He’s probably on many people’s watch lists already as he’s steadily rising up the rankings. He gets plugged in whenever the Thunder need some extra scoring punch. Conversely, the few Thabo Sefolosha owners, myself included in an 18-man league, should keep an eye on Harden’s minutes and see if he’s stealing some of Thabo’s thunder.
Dorrell Wright, G/F Miami Heat - He’s back from injury and even posted a WOTN.
Stay tuned next week, as I chime in with the guys that are pissing me off. Here’s a bonus:
Anthony Parker, G/F Cleveland Cavaliers - He’s been a bad slump as of late. I’m not too impressed with his treys and steals contributions anymore. I do recommend dropping him for, say, Carlos Delfino perhaps.
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