Fantasy Basketball
2010 NBA Draft Class: Where are they now?
The 2010 draft class featured it all: the lightning quick point guard, a trio of promising big men, lanky and multitalented wings, and several front office Hail Marys. Just weeks away from season’s end, we’ll look back at the first three years from one of the most talent laden classes
Daily Fantasy Basketball: Overvalued/Undervalued
Overvalued Blake Griffin has provided more flare than substance in recent weeks, with his thunderous jams no longer overshadowing diminishing returns on the court. Over a seven-game span since March 20th, Griffin is clocking in at 14 points on 35% shooting (31/88), six rebounds, 0.4 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.4
Bargain Basement Shooting Guards: Daily Fantasy Basketball
Alec Burks, SG Utah – DraftKings salary $3,000 During a 14-game stretch From February 1st to March 4th, prior to the return of Mo Williams from a finger injury, the Jazz were a highly competitive 7-7 team. Since his return to the starting lineup on March 6th, which resulted in
Box Score Musings: The Best and Worst in the West
Forgive us David Stern, in a week where the NBA took a backseat to college hoops, the professional ranks stepped graciously aside only to give us a slew a noteworthy moments that we’re just now digesting. The Miami Heat have dominated headlines of late but week 21 also saw the
Royce White: Pioneer or Con Man?
I usually don’t comment on matters outside of baseball. However, seeing the latest in the Royce White saga just begged for me to comment in some fashion. For those that don’t want to read the article or just want a simple breakdown of the situation, Royce White left the Rio
Let’s Go Streaking: Daily Fantasy Basketball
In this his 8th season in the NBA, 26-year old Martell Webster is finally getting a prolonged opportunity to strut his stuff. It’s fair to say playing alongside John Wall has opened up all kinds of new doors for his career. Since entering the Wizards starting lineup on December 7th,
Week 21: Making the Most of What’s Left
It is too early to say that Cavalier’s owner Dan Gilbert struck gold the summer of 2011? Landing top pick Kyrie Irving seems an assured victory in Cleveland but it’s just now that Gilbert’s draft haul is beginning to truly take shape as a resounding success despite a climb in
Four-Pack of Wings: Daily Fantasy Basketball
Overvalued Coming into the league as a physically prepared #2 pick in 2010, Evan Turner has failed to impress. Turner’s greatest value to fantasy owners lies in his abundant playing time; playing time he continues to receive solely because the Sixers options behind him are not NBA caliber — Damien
Fantasy Basketball Rookie Report Card: Bradley Beal
Recent NBA drafts have been dominated by that dreaded adjective — “potential”. Bradley Beal, for all his merits, did not fall under this high ceiling category. The book on Beal was concrete: A+ character, fundamentally sound, tremendous shooting stroke, old-school shot distribution, good (but not great) athleticism and undersized. His
Bargain Basement Shopping: Daily Fantasy Basketball
Eric Maynor, PG Portland – DraftKings salary: $3,000 The heady decision maker out of VCU played only nine games last season after suffering a torn ACL. That, in tandem with the speedy maturation of Reggie Jackson, ultimately led to Maynor falling out of favor in Oklahoma City (despite being an