Give Me The Rock
this is fantasy basketball
It’s a rough start coming into this new year. A lot of players are hurting. Injuries are hurting real-life teams and fantasy ones alike. You can ask the Portland Trail Blazers what that’s like…
Moving forward, let’s map out what to do with our fantasy lineups this week.
Schedule
Teams with four games (11): ATL, CHI, LAL, MEM, MIA, NJN, NOR, ORL, POR, UTA, WAS
Teams with two games (1): NYK
All other teams have three games this week.
If you have better alternatives, sit your Knicks players. I know it will be difficult to find fillers for the threes Danilo Gallinari, Al Harrington, and (recently) Nate Robinson can put up. Hopefully some of my pick-up suggestions will be able to chip in with those treys.
Injuries
Sit ‘em until they’re better:
Kevin Garnett – Knee
Paul Pierce – Knee
Troy Murphy – Sprain
LaMarcus Aldridge – Sprain
T.J. Ford – Gah!
Ron Artest – Concussion
Steve Blake – Pneumonia
Questionables:
Rajon Rondo – Hamstring
Chauncey Billups – Groin
Carmelo Anthony – Knee Contusion
Andris Biedrins – He’s playing, but not yet at 100%
Marcus Camby – His knee is supposedly still bothering him. I would (actually will) start him, but not expect his usual minutes and production
They’re baaaack! (and they’re ready to play)
Rudy Gay
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Waiver Picks:
Matt Barnes – He’s been starting over Mickael Pietrus and was actually the lone shining point in the Magic lineup this evening. He is capable of giving your team some 3PTM, PTS, and a little bit of REB at good %s.
Luther Head – He’s starting at SG for the Indiana Pacers and has been producing quite well. Good for 3PTM, AST, %s
Nate Robinson – Who the heck cares if he’s playing two games this week? Grab him. Stash him. And hope he continues on his triumphant return with big nights.
J.J. Barea – He may not be the Mavericks first, second, third, or even fourth scoring option; but he’s capable of bringing good games every now and then. He’s easy on the turnovers and yet can chip in 3PTM, AST and good %s
C.J. Miles – He will be frustrating and erratic. His production should even out in the end.
Devin Brown – He’s logging 30+ mins and should be able to contribute some 3PTM, FT%, and STL.
Tags: Chauncey B, Chauncey Billups, Kevin Garne, Kevin Garnett, LaMarcus Aldridge, Luther Head, Matt Barnes, Nate Robinson, Rajon Rondo, Troy Murphy
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