Sleeper Alert: DeMarcus Nelson
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Free Agency, H2H, Props, Rookies, Roto, Sleepers, Golden State Warriors
In the fantasy basketball ring, one thing is for certain: the Golden State Warriors will score a lot of points. For this reason, we had Monta Ellis going in the second or third round of most drafts until he injured himself in that now infamous moped accident. When the accident happened, we tapped former New Jersey Net Marcus Williams as the man to flourish.
But not so fast. Williams has disappointed big time, and has been shelved by Don Nelson as “third string.” So who gets the playing time? DeMarcus Neslon, that’s who.
Fig Cap: What do you get when you combine Marcus Williams with Don Nelson?
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 4, Pick 7 - Corey Maggette
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Pacific Division, Golden State Warriors, Site Features, Talent
Corey Maggette now plays for the Golden State Warriors. Baron Davis left the Warriors for the Los Angeles Clippers, where Maggette used to play. Elton Brand left the Clippers to play for the Sixers. It made for a fun off-season and perhaps this picture shows us that Maggette enjoyed himself during the process. Okay, not really. But after considering lesser offers to play for the Celtics or the Spurs, Maggette signed on with a team where he can certainly thrive statistically.
Admittedly, picking Maggette here is earlier than in most drafts. However, after drafting guys in the first three rounds who are no lock to clear 17 ppg, shoring up the points is needed. Every other team in the league is bound to employ at least one 20 ppg scorer and although the point category is not as sexy as steals or blocks, it certainly should not be a category you punt.
Round 4, Pick 7: Corey Maggette, SG/SF, Golden State Warriors
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Baron Davis/Elton Brand, Mickael Pietrus Out, Corey Maggette In
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Free Agency, Props, Talent, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers
I don’t know who I even thought I was kidding yesterday when I mentioned Corey Maggette taking less money to play with a contender. Who did I think he was? Gilbert Arenas?
But with the dust settling, it looks like Maggette will suit up this season in Oakland where he will be running along side Monta Ellis, Captain Jack and the rest of the Warriors. Baron Davis and Mickael Pietrus will be elsewhere, freeing up plenty of touches for the former Blue Devil. We’ve already laid out his weaknesses, but with the swingman playing on a team that could not care less about stopping another team from scoring, he will fit right in.
Expect plenty of points with the ever-solid percentages. Mid-round selection, here we come…
About Corey Maggette
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Free Agency, News, Roto, Rumors, Talent, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers
While Bill Plaschke pours his heart out to Elton Brand in L.A. and Golden State fans are still hoping they’re just in a bad dream, the rest of the NBA is looking at the rest of the free agent pool - with one of the bigger names out there being a former Clipper in Corey Maggette.
Magg’s fantasy value has always been in his scoring efforts as well as his contributions in terms of efficiency. One of the better free throw shooters in the league, Maggette typically finds a way to get to the rack or cash in from the stripe if hindered. Never much of a rebounder or defender..or three-point shooter for that matter… some have been a bit touchy with drafting someone that could only help in select categories.
But this value may be on the rise (or the fall) depending on where Maggette lands…
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Exodus from the Bay?
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Free Agency, News, Talent, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers
Wow, that didn’t take long. As discussed briefly yesterday, Baron Davis looks to be relocating intrastate, as he has reportedly agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Clippers. While Bill Simmons picked a crummy year to not renew his season tickets, the Clips could be looking at a starting five of Davis, Cuttino Mobley, Quinton Ross, Elton Brand and Chris Kaman.
Yes, I left Corey Maggette off of that list as his money will likely now have “Baron Davis” written on the paycheck. As Nels broke down here, this doesn’t exactly bode well for those that were planning on using an early pick to select Davis in the fantasy world. Even worse if you were counting on Brevin Knight.
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Free Agents! They’re Everywhere!
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Free Agency, Rumors, Talent, Washington Wizards, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers
By now, you’ve likely heard that a few of last season’s top producers (and one that should have been pre-injury) have decided that they will test the free agency waters.
Obviously, this will have a vast impact on the upcoming fantasy season. Rumors have it that Baron Davis will look at the Clippers, with the possible addition of Gilbert Arenas in Golden State? It’s a crazy world we live in; this I know.
Stay tuned to see where these players land, as we’re seeing some serious cash being left on the respective tables. And if you have time to kill, head to Disney World. You may just run into a future top-three fantasy pick!
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Dropping Dimes On The Daily - 11.12.07
Posted by Matt Satten Categories: Editorial, H2H, Props, Rookies, Roto, Talent, Waiver Pick Ups
After a heavy weekend of games on Friday and Saturday night, the action was light with a six-game slate, but there was plenty of drama in fantasyland in head-to-head leagues. We’ll let you in on who the difference-makers were, both good and bad, because even though it’s a fantasyland, things don’t always go your way.
Fig Cap: I’m looking up.
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Injury Lowdown-Elton Brand is out!
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: Injuries, Pacific Division, Los Angeles Clippers, Site Features
PF Elton Brand will not be patrolling the post for the Los Angeles Clippers till sometime 2008. Brand ruptured his left Achilles tendon on Friday during his daily workout. Brand is expected to undergo surgery in the next week.
The normal recovery time for an injury of this severity is usually a year which could force Brand to miss the entire 2007-2008 season. The Clippers have received preliminary medical reports that Brand will be sidelined for only 6 months which may mean he could return to action in February.
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Dropping Dimes on the Daily: February 27, 2007
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: H2H, Injuries, Props, Roto, Site Features, Waiver Pick Ups
Dropping Dimes On The Daily is all about the team looking at the previous night’s performances and mentioning those that did pretty goodly and those that did pretty badly. Goodly is a word, right? Anyway, this will be a quick look around the league, so don’t expect a ton of text, just some daily fantasy basketball goodness!!! Please note that this is the fantasy basketball section of ElevationMag.com’s Daily Top Picks. Check it out and see your daily rumors, quotes, headlines, and facts! But read the fantasy section HERE!
The Fig Cap: “Get out of my way, rook, or I’ll bite your arm off Mike Tyson style.”
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Wire to Wire: 2-8-07
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Free Agency, H2H, Roto, Site Features, Sleepers, Waiver Pick Ups
Wire to Wire aims to be your waiver wire resource for all of your fantasy basketball needs. It will dive into playing time trends, injury replacements, and even an occasional category specialist – all of which can be found on a typical waiver wire within your fantasy league at any given time.
All-Star week is coming up, and that means one or two game weeks for all of the Association. Looking a bit forward, the Hawks, Bulls, Knicks and Kings all have schedules that max out their games played for a three-week stretch; two games next week, and back-to-back weeks of four games following. While shallow leagues do not have a lot of recommendations from me this week, owners would be wise to add any fringe players of those four teams if they’d like a bit of an advantage in the short-run.
This week will be hit or miss with a lot of players, as they simply do not have the full week to give you production. Here’s to a productive All-Star week for all involved.
On to this week’s recommendations…
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