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Most fantasy NBA leagues are now in the first round of
the playoffs. Unless you are playing rotisserie,
adds/drops will be a critical factor in your team's
postseason success. Here's a list of players to look
for as the week winds down:
Steve Blake (PG) Trail-Blazers: He may not score in
double-digits but he's gotten starter's minutes in
three of last four games and averaged 7.4 assists in
the last seven. He also has at least one trey in the
last five games.
Chris Quinn (PG) Heat: With Jason Williams sidelined
with a jammed thumb, Quinn delivered against the Bucks
on Monday, putting up 24 points, 4 rebounds, 4
assists, and 4 steals. The Heat have four games in the
next six days so Quinn should be a quality pick-up.
Joel Przybilla (C) Trail-Blazers: When he manages to
stay out of foul trouble, he can get you double-digit
rebounds and a couple blocks. Averaging 18.7 rebounds
and 2 blocks over last three, including a 26-rebound
performance against Clippers.
Tim Thomas (F) Clippers: Who's going to score for the
Clippers? With Kaman battling injuries and Brand
unlikely to return for a while, Thomas should play a
major role in Clippers offense. He is averaging 15.7
points, 5 rebounds, and 1.6 treys over last seven.
Nenad Krstic (F-C) Nets: We all know what numbers
Krstic is capable of putting up when he's healthy.
He's played over 30 minutes in last two contests,
scoring 14 and 22 points respectively.
Jeff Green (F): Green is getting plenty of playing
time, and the numbers should follow. Sonics may give
Green more freedom to roam on offense, which should
help his game.
Erick Dampier (C) Mavs: In the absence of Dirk
Nowitzki, the Mavs will count on Dampier to clean up
the boards. In the first game without Dirk, Dampier
put up 19 points, 17 rebounds, and 1 block.
Watching the San Antonio Spurs climb back in the third quarter against Dallas Mavericks, I was reminded of the Pistons’ championship series against the Lakers in 2004. The Pistons stifled the star-studded Laker lineup on the defensive end, rotating beautifully on pick-and-rolls and swarming the guy with the ball even when Lakers made extra passes. The Spurs showed the same tenacity on Sunday when they went on a 19-0 run in the third quarter and gutted out the 88-81 victory. For the game, they shot a dismal 33% from the field (Parker 4-21, Duncan 7-21) but also had only five turnovers. Never count out the Spurs for the championship…
Pick-ups of the Week:
Mickael Pietrus: Anyone on the Warriors’ starting line-up is a viable fantasy option, and Pietrus is now one of them. He gives you rebounds, 3’s, steals, and often blocks.
Jason Williams: Some fantasy owners dropped Williams after he came down with a jammed thumb against the Raptors, but it doesn’t seem to be bothering him that much. He played 41 minutes last game against the Bobcats and had 19 points, 8 assists, and 3 treys.
Ryan Gomes: I’ve always been hesitant to add Gomes because he’s only known for getting points and rebounds. Lately he’s been getting starting minutes, however, and his production has soared. Over the last nine games, Gomes is averaging 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. He’s also shooting 90% from the charity stripe.
Juan Carlos Navarro: It’s uncertain whether Navarro will get starter minutes in the near future, but he has three 20-point games out of the last five and is averaging 3.5 treys in the last six.
J.R. Smith: His minutes have been down lately (averaging 16.3 minutes over last six), but it helps that he fits into the high-powered, run-and-gun Nuggets offense. He’s deadly from the three-point line (13 treys over last six) and gets a fair share of steals. And you never know when he’ll explode offensively as he often does.
Just when it seemed that teams were done dealing and wheeling before the trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled a trigger on yet another deal with playoff implications. The trade ultimately benefits the Cavaliers, bringing in a solid defensive presence and a sharpshooter that can take the load off James’s back. Let’s look at the key pieces of this deal:
Larry Hughes (traded from Cavaliers to Bulls): Hughes seemed to be getting back on track in
Drew Gooden (traded from Cavaliers to Bulls): Gooden is currently penciled in as the starter at power forward so his fantasy value should not change much. The Bulls have more offensive threats than the Cavaliers and may be able to open things up for Gooden inside. Tyrus Thomas, however, is a more athletic and talented forward and should get more minutes with the departure of Ben Wallace and Joe Smith. Look for Thomas to steal starter’s minutes from Gooden.
Ben Wallace (traded from Bulls to Cavaliers): His injuries aside, Ben Wallace has been a fantasy enigma this season. He has been getting starter’s minutes and yet he is averaging only 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. One reason for his struggles may be his lack of motivation. If so, playoff-bound
Joe Smith (traded from Bulls to Cavaliers): Smith had some nice games for the Bulls, but
Wally Szczerbiak (traded from Sonics to Cavaliers): Szczerbiak has had a disappointing season in
Delonte West (traded from Sonics to Cavaliers): Here is the piece in the deal that makes no sense to me. The Sonics agreed to this trade because they wanted to rebuild around young, promising players like Kevin Durant. So why did they offer a 24-year old who had two stellar seasons in Boston instead of the older Earl Watson or the softer Luke Ridnour? And why did they not ask for a young player in return? As it stands, West will start for the Cavaliers because of Daniel Gibson’s ankle injury Wednesday night. I like West’s playmaking ability and expect him to put up 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists daily as long as he’s starting.