Sleeper Alert: David Lee
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Sleepers, Talent, New York Knicks
As a proud former owner of the backboard breaking David Lee, this news out of New York is very refreshing for the big man’s fantasy value under Mike D’Antoni.
There are many reasons starting [David] Lee with Zach Randolph up front is more logical in D’Antoni’s speedball attack. Lee can run the floor, is a better rebounder, passer and decision-maker than [Eddy] Curry. The only thing Curry has on Lee is being a more potent low-post scorer in a half-court set.
But that’s mostly obsolete in this offense, and Randolph can provide low-post points. Simply put, a Randolph-Lee front court is a more sensible tandem.
Oh, and don’t forget that Lee will be in a contract year this season. Money makes the man do crazy things, especially when it comes to the box score.
LEE HOLDS EARLY EDGE OVER CURRY [NYPost]
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Beyond the Arc - Week 9
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: H2H, Injuries, News, Props, Roto, Site Features
(Editors Note: Brandon is traveling this week, so I’m just publishing his work from this weekend. Do enjoy.)
Aloha from Hawaii! I’m here on the Garden Island Kuaui just before the holidays. If you plan on flying somewhere for the holidays, I pity you.
Does it seem to you guys like fantasy basketball season is entering that “ho-hum” stage every fantasy season eventually enters? Maybe it’s just me, but things seem really boring in the NBA. Let’s blame the Mitchell Report and football playoffs for that. In any case, here we are in the event you’ve become too bored with it to pay much attention as the holidays approach us.
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Beyond the Arc: Week 8
Posted by Brandon Haraway Categories: Disses, Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features
So, yeah, this is the debut of this column. I hope everyone likes it, as I’m filling in for Dennis Velasco and his “Fantasy Jump-Off,” because he has decided to take a leave of absence of sorts from the fantasy basketball world for bigger and better things. Best of luck to Dennis, and a big thanks from me and anyone who has ever worked with the guy or read his stuff and used it.
The Fig Cap: Now that is a sweet ‘do.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 5, Pick 4 - Zach Randolph
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Atlantic Division, New York Knicks, Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent
The Fig Cap: “Yeah, son, me and Emry will be rockin’ the joint tonight! Where you at, playa?!?!”
GUEST BLOGGER: Emry Downinghall from SLAM
A funny thing happened to Zach Randolph after posting a super healthy 23.7 points and 10.1 rebounds for Portland last season, he was shipped off to the New York Knicks for 30 cents on the dollar.
Z-Bo’s trouble off the court is well documented and with Greg Oden coming to town, and the emergence of LaMarcus Aldridge last season, Randolph was suddenly very expendable.
It’s impossible to know exactly what Portland was offered for Randolph, but it’s also hard to imagine a guy with his talent, at 26, could only net the Blazers Channing Frye and a second-round pick in 2008. Regardless, now that the smoke has cleared (perhaps a poor choice of words) Frye is in Portland, and Randolph will call MSG his home this season.
Round 5, Pick 4: Zach Randolph, PF, New York Knicks
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft 2007: Round 4, Pick 10 - Tyson Chandler
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southwest Division, New Orleans Hornets, Talent
The Fig Cap: “You want some? YOU WANT SOME?!?! Come get it, Gary Coleman!”
I’ve said this many times before and I’ll say it again, several times throughout this post if I have to, but you do not draft Tyson Chandler because he has a cool name; you draft him for his free-throw percentage… I’m obviously kidding. So, what do you draft him for? Check it out after the jump.
Round 4, Pick 10: Tyson Chandler, C, New Orleans Hornets
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Mock Draft Central Fantasy Basketball Experts League
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Injuries, Props, Rookies, Roto, Site Features, Talent, Trades
The Fig Cap: “I fell to fourth? FOURTH?!?!”
So, somehow, this little fantasy basketball blog of ours was able to get into this group of experts for some mocking. We feel we held our own and were happy to join the banter as the draft moved along. NOTE: Matt Buser made a comment along the lines of Zach Randolph and Eddy Curry bringing the Knicks back to prominence. As a realistic Knicks fan I took umbrage… apparently, I was the only one that didn’t get that Buser was kidding. Check out his Curry Line. Sometimes I take my Knicks TOO seriously. I’m such a dummy.
Anyway, you’ll also see Sarge in the mock repping Sports Grumblings, which you should definitely check out AFTER DroppingDimes.com of course. In any case, since Sarge knows my tendencies (Take it easy out there… I meant draft tendencies), he was actually predicting some of my picks in the draft chat. I’m convinced he’s my fantasy sports hetero-lifemate.
Here’s the rest of the experts that participated in the draft in selecting order…
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007: Round 2, Pick 3
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: Atlantic Division, New Jersey Nets, H2H, Roto, Talent
I had to let our first podcast marinate a little at the top of our page. It’s not every day Kevin Garnett gets traded after all! The Atlantic Division is getting crowded! Certainly in terms of fantasy impact, New Jersey no longer has the best trio in the division. Isn’t it great to have a huge trade like this to break up the summer doldrums? What else is going on in sports these days, besides the Tour de Farce?
This pick acquitted himself well last year in terms of answering the questions about his age and injury issues.
Round 2, Pick 3: Jason Kidd, PG, New Jersey Nets
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Dime Day: Four Quarters of New York Knicks
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: Atlantic Division, New York Knicks, Disses, H2H, Props, Rookies, Roto, Site Features, Talent
Every so often on Dime Day, “Four Quarters” will feature one particular NBA team, going ten players deep into their roster. Whether it’s a small tidbit of news on the bench-warmers, or an opportunity to give major props to the all-stars around the league, as always we slant it towards the fantasy side of life.
Thanks to Dennis Velasco for the assist this week. He gave me some local tidbits of information on his beloved Knicks. So let’s dig into the Knicks roster and see what’s happening
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Dropping Dimes On The Daily: January 23, 2007
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features
Dropping Dimes On The Daily is all about me 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: “I’m about to burst your bubble, Melo, AI, and Gil Zero.”
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Dropping Dimes On The Daily: January 18, 2007
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Props, Rookies, Roto, Site Features
Dropping Dimes On The Daily is all about me 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: “I went crazy from the floor last night because I kept doing this a lot to my head.”
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