31 Comments

1. 

   Fantasy

   October 21, 2013 at 4:28 am

   Blake Griffin no where on your list?

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     Rich Migliorisi

     October 21, 2013 at 4:51 am

     Wow! You’re right! When you go through so many players, an accident like this can happen. I will add him in now. Thanks for the heads up!

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       Frank

       October 30, 2013 at 6:58 am

       What about David West???

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         Rich Migliorisi

         October 30, 2013 at 10:25 am

         Fixed. There was a time on my phone when I was making changes where things got a bit buggy. Wondered if I accidentally deleted anyone. Hopefully I’m not missing anyone else too significant.

         Thanks Frank!

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   Rich Migliorisi

   October 22, 2013 at 12:30 pm

   My first ever troll! This is how you know you made it.

   The positions are taken from Yahoo. They have players such as Wade labeled as PG and SG. I may have missed a couple of low-end players that I will be adding (i.e. Tony Wroten), but that happens when you go through 300 players or so.

   Some of my rankings may be bold, but I have won fantasy basketball leagues and I feel each ranking has a purpose and can be justified. If you have specific examples of players missing, positions being wrong, or rankings you disagree with, you may post them. I will even agree with you if you happen to be right. You may even convince me on a player and it could change his ranking.

   I have no problem with discussion and being open minded.

   When you start thinking you know it all, when you start getting complacent, when you stop working hard, that is when you start losing.

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   Fantasy

   October 23, 2013 at 5:58 am

   justify your comments people. Rich already explained his ranking up front if you actually read the article properly.
   Everyone has their own views, expectations and predictions on players and how the season will unfolds, otherwise everyone will win their fantasy league and there is no point playing this game.
   The fun of fantasy is about being confident of your own knowledge and predictions, if you think yours is better, post your ranking away and let others challenge it.

   Rich: what are your views on Andrew Bynum? I have AV on my team, do you think he (AV)will do ok considering his history of injury and what if Bynum returns?

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   Rich Migliorisi

   October 23, 2013 at 11:42 am

   Thanks for defending my ranking. Fantasy basketball is especially subjective. You should stick to your guns, but always be open to logic and reason. No shame in changing your mind. Of course we are replying to a troll post…so moving on haha…

   It’s tough. I lowered Bynum in my rankings last night because I felt I was banking on his health too much. If healthy, he can be great. We have all seen that. But much like with Amare Stoudemire, we need to be realistic.

   Anderson Varejao put up 14 and 14 lines, but he is 31 I believe and can’t stay healthy. I have been higher on Tristan Thompson. It looks like the Cavs won’t bury him and he should get the minutes needed to be useful.

   Outside of Thompson, it may be best to avoid the 3-4-5 spots on the Cavs. There is risk/reward here with Bynum and AV, but sometimes it is best to avoid making the bet at all.

   If I had to choose I would take Bynum because both men are injury prone, but Bynum could deliver top center numbers. 18-12-and a couple of blocks. High FG%. A FT% you can live with.

   Bynum will likely get off days and games off even if healthy.

   Unfortunately, both players are risks. I would go bynum over AV, however.

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   Fantasy

   October 25, 2013 at 2:39 am

   Thanks Rich for your views on Bynum and AV. After some news hunting and serious thinking , I have gone with AV for now just because he is currently on the court playing and Bynum isn’t. the possibility of 14-14 early on is too attractive than looking at the headline for a return date for Bynum everyday.

   Another one for your comments…Harrison Barns, you have ranked him at 41 in SF, meaning it is almost at the undrafed ranking for standard league? I was thinking he could be in for a good season in GS this year even as the 6th man and should get the mins to produce some good stats for fantasy?

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     Rich Migliorisi

     October 25, 2013 at 5:00 am

     I may make some subtle changes to the forward rankings today because position battles are clearing up, so Barnes ranking may change, but my overall view of him doesn’t really change.

     I think Barnes right now will be a much better real life player than fantasy player. That can change as many talk about his game developing, but when you include the limited minutes and what he can offer, I think he may be overvalued. He has been hurt for weeks now with a foot issue and it looks like be is going to miss the opener. That may be the bigger issue if you disagree with how I feel.

     His playoff run was nice, but it was 12 games where he averaged 38 minutes a game. His stats involved 1.5 3pm, which is nice, as well as 16ppg and 6 boards. He didn’t do much in any other department.

     Of course he is young and will improve, but I am looking at this as a fantasy relevant standpoint and I’m not sure he does enough to warrant a roster spot in shallow leagues.

     I think he makes a great trade chip to owners that are buying into his real life potential.

     Next season I could feel differently. Barnes may end up a few notches higher, but my overall feeling about him this season doesn’t change. If an injury happens, different story, but right now he isn’t going to get more than 25mpg and he’s hurt. He is also still growing as a ball player and is someone I would rather have in dynasty.

     I think this year isn’t the year he breaks out and beats the value of the guys ahead of him.

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     Rich Migliorisi

     October 26, 2013 at 10:31 am

     I made some changes to the PF, C rankings and now have AV in front of Bynum. I have no idea now when Bynum will see the court. I thought he would be there opening week, but now wouldn’t be surprised if he misses a month.

     He is very frustrating. I rather avoid the mess altogether.

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       Fantasy

       November 8, 2013 at 1:48 am

       Hi Rich,

       AV is doing ok so far that isas long as he stay health. I am glad I went with AV over Bynum….
       Sanders is giving me an headache atm and now I also have to deal with Tyson chandler out for 4-6 weeks. My 2 main players for blk! Do you think sanders will turn things around and would you drop chandler for some temporary fill in?

       Anyway my main question is about trey Burke. What do you think he can and will produce and if you have any idea when he will be back? Is he worth a spot on the roster now in a Std 12 team very active h2h league?

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         Rich Migliorisi

         November 8, 2013 at 2:22 am

         You have to hang onto Sanders and hope he turns it around. I doubt anyone trades anything of real value for him now too.

         Chandler you may have to drop if there is a capable guy to pick up out there. It really depends on that. If there is no obvious guy to pick up, or not other obvious cuts from your team, then you might as well hold onto Chandler. There is a chance if you drop him, he gets picked up and stashed by another team. But the truth is, it is a tough spot. Injuries are so difficult to deal with in Fantasy Basketball since there are no DL or IR spot. Let me know who are some possible pick ups and we can figure out if it is worth making the move dropping Chandler.

         As for Burke, there isn’t much competition for when he does return. He should start almost right away and get plenty of minutes. He will probably come back towards the end of November. As for his performance, he can hit threes and should at least get some assists. He should have the ability to get some steals as well. There is some unknown as to how he will perform as a rookie, but anyone in need of PG/assists help should be ready to snatch him up when he is about a week away.

         If your league is very active, you may need to pounce sooner. If PG is a big need of yours, then I would consider nabbing him around mid-November (if you think you can wait even that long).

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         Fantasy

         November 19, 2013 at 2:15 am

         I decided to keep both chandler and sanders and picked up Burke. Given me 3 inactive players in a std league. Burke sounds like he is nearly ready to play soon, so this will leave me with only 2 inactive.

         I also dropped AV and picked up Wilson Chandler. AV numbers/value have been slowly declining and the return of Bynum looks to put some risk in holding on to AV. What do you think of this move?

         What do you think also of Reggie Jackson?

         Do you have an email I can ask you some more in depth questions about my team and league specifically? Not keen on posting my full team details in the public!

         Thanks again.

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         Rich Migliorisi

         November 19, 2013 at 4:40 pm

         Hi,

         Add me on twitter @Rich_Migs and I will tweet you my email through DM. Thanks!

6. 

   tim

   October 29, 2013 at 7:19 am

   Do you have any advice on my team. It is 12 team 9 cat roto league for a lot of money. Would love any suggestions:

   PG: D. Rose
   SG: Kyle Korver
   G: K. Lowry
   SF: Lebron
   PF: Milsap
   F: Wilson Chandler
   C: B. Lopez
   C: T. Duncan
   Util: T. Splitter
   Util: K. Martin

   Bench: Nene, R. Lopez, G. Henderson and L. Ridnour

   Would love any advice on areas I am weak in (I think it is rebounds and steals) and who to start (I know Chandler is hurt so I will probably lean towards Nene at the moment). Any thoughts would be appreciated!

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     Rich Migliorisi

     October 29, 2013 at 11:40 am

     Hi Tim,

     I think you will be okay in threes for the most part because I expect Korver and Martin to carry you there. You may need blocks, but Lopez and Duncan may deliver 2+ per game again and Lopez could even deliver 2 a game. You will need help in steals like you said. Rebounds may be an issue as well for you. It depends on the other teams and matchups, but you may have some assist problems certain weeks. Lebron helps there, since you weren’t able to lock up a third PG.

     You need a big year from Duncan and hope he doesn’t sit out/rest too much. I drafted him in a H2H league, and I am hoping for the same. If he can come close to repeating what he did last season, you are in much better shape (just hope he doesn’t sit out come playoff time).

     I would start Robin Lopez over Splitter. If Chandler misses time, it depends on what you need. Nene had a down season last year, but perhaps now he can offer something closer to his 2011 line. I would start him over a hurt Chandler.

     Hope that helps. If you have any other questions, don’t be afraid to ask!

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   benj

   November 2, 2013 at 11:33 pm

   Can you pls help me on my line up. And also what is lacking in my team. I would really appreciate some advice.

   PG: T.Lawson
   SG: J. Harden
   G: J. Holiday
   SF: C. Parsons
   PF: C. Boozer
   F: N. Vucevic
   C: R. Lopez
   BN: C. Kaman
   BN: G. Vasquez
   BN: A. Varejao

   I’m new in fantasy and would love to learn new things and win this with my friends. Thank you!

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     Rich Migliorisi

     November 3, 2013 at 6:18 am

     Hi Benj,

     Thanks for posting. Is this a 10 man league?

     It seems as if you could have trouble with blocks and steals. Maybe rebounds at times. Someone like Boozer tends to not put up stats in those categories.

     Anderson Varejao can really rack up rebounds. But he usually doesn’t stay healthy and will have Bynum to compete for in minutes eventually (If Bynum gets and stays healthy)

     Robin Lopez will give you blocks and his large minutes increase should allow him to get a decent amount of rebounds.

     IMO, you seem fine in assists, threes, and points. FG% and TOs will depend on Jrue and Harden. They shoot a lot and some weeks they are more volume than efficient.

     Who is on your waiver wire?

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       benj

       November 3, 2013 at 10:02 am

       Thanks for the headsup. 🙂 Yep It’s a 10 man league. Who do you suggest to be replace? Varejao and boozer? I’m not sure who to replace them with because all of the top 100 centers and pf are already taken. Im thinking of getting zeller or olynyk? But I’m not sure if it’s the right choice. Any advice who to get.

       I don’t have someone on the waiver wire, I don’t fully understand the waiver wire thing. Thank you for the info, I really appreciate it.

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         Rich Migliorisi

         November 3, 2013 at 2:13 pm

         Keep them for now. I was asking who are the players that are free agents, who aren’t on anyone’s team.

         Kaman would be the guy I would cut if someone came along worthy of a pickup.

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         benj

         November 3, 2013 at 3:42 pm

         Ok. The ones available on the firstpage are:

         T. Harris
         T. Burke
         D.Granger
         N. Hilario
         A. Bradley
         A. Stoudemire
         B. McLemore
         B. Knight
         C. Zeller
         O. Porter jr.
         A. Len
         K. Olynyk
         J. Dudley
         K. Humphries
         R. Foye
         C. Delfino
         C. Budinger
         L. Scola
         E. Brand
         M. Webster

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   benj

   November 3, 2013 at 6:36 pm

   Btw what’s your opinion on G. Vasquez trade over Bledsoe? Will I go for it?

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     Rich Migliorisi

     November 3, 2013 at 6:56 pm

     Keep an eye on Tobias Harris, brand, knight, and olynyk.

     I would trade Vasquez for bledsoe.

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       benj

       November 3, 2013 at 8:10 pm

       Copy. Thanks man!

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         benj

         November 6, 2013 at 7:03 am

         I dropped kaman for mcgee, was that a rigt choice?

         D. Green is also on the waiver list. What’s your opinion on this?

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         Rich Migliorisi

         November 6, 2013 at 9:51 am

         If you don’t need a big, then add Green. Bad start or not, he should be fine. We tend to overreact to a few bad games and forget how we felt about guys coming into the season. 3 games shouldn’t completely change that.

         I rather have McGee than Kaman, but again, keep an eye on Harris.

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   benj

   November 6, 2013 at 4:13 pm

   I think Parsons will give me a better stats than Green. I am in need of a solid shotblocker and rebounder.

   Yep I am eyeing on Harris, waiting for his return to the court.

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     Rich Migliorisi

     November 6, 2013 at 6:38 pm

     I would not drop Parsons. McGee should help your shot blocking.

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    benj

    November 9, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    May friend is asking what your opinion on his line up:

    PG: Bledsoe
    SG: Harden
    G: Oladipo
    SF: Korver
    PF: Parsons
    F: Drummond
    C: Splitter
    C: B. Lopez
    Util: D. Green
    Util: Mclemore
    BN: Chalmers
    BN: v. Carter
    BN:

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    benj

    November 9, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Last BN: M. Morris

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      Rich Migliorisi

      November 10, 2013 at 9:22 am

      Assists and rebounds look like his needs. Blocks may be an issue some as well. Mclemore may enter the starting lineup. Maybe someone will bite on his upside and he can add a rebounding/blocking big or a PG.