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| Scola scores 21 | Tuesday 11/4, 11:02 PM CT |
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Luis Scola scored 21 points and added nine rebounds in the Rockets' 103-99 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday.
Our View: Scola has been inserted into the starting lineup for the Rockets and is rewarding the team for that decision. He has scored double digit points in 4-of-5 of the Rockets games. |
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| T-Mac leads the way | Tuesday 11/4, 10:44 PM CT |
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Tracy McGrady led the Rockets with 26 points but fell to the Celtics 103-99.
Our View: With the addition of Ron Artest, McGrady's scoring has seen an early decline but he will still be a premier scorer. |
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| Allen pours in 29 | Tuesday 11/4, 10:40 PM CT |
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Ray Allen scored a season high 29 points in the Celtics 103-99 win over the Rockets. Allen went 11-for-15 shooting the ball on the night and also added five rebounds and five assists.
Our View: If the big three on the Celtics roster, Allen is the one you forget about. But he can always go off far nights like this. |
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| Duncan scores double-double | Tuesday 11/4, 10:33 PM CT |
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Tim Duncan did everything he could do in the Spurs' 98-81 loss to the Mavericks. The center scored 19 points and added 15 rebounds.
Our View: Duncan is off to one the best starts of his career. The start comes in one of the team's worse start. The Spurs are 0-3 but the center is averaging 26 points. |
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| Terry scores 29 | Tuesday 11/4, 10:23 PM CT |
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Guard Jason Terry scored 29 points in the Mavericks' 98-81 win over the Spurs.
Our View: Terry is now averaging 17 points a game this year and the Mavericks look to get more out of their guard. |
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| Dirk pours in 30 | Tuesday 11/4, 10:15 PM CT |
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Dirk Nowitzki was coming off an eight point game on Monday and on Tuesday, he did not have another tough night. He scored 30 points in the Mavericks' 98-81 win over the Spurs.
Our View: Nowitzki was a perfect 2-for-2 from behind the arc and is now 5-of-7 on the year. Dirk is averaging over 20 points a game and continues to lead the Mavericks. |
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| Carter leads the way | Tuesday 11/4, 10:06 PM CT |
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Vince Carter led the Nets in scoring with 19 points Tuesday night. The Nets lost the game to the Suns 114-86.
Our View: Carter continues to contribute as one of the best scorers in the league. |
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| Nash adds another a double-double | Tuesday 11/4, 9:57 PM CT |
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Steve Nash recorded another double-double on Tuesday night's 114-86 win over the Nets. The guard scored 12 points and added 11 dimes.
Our View: Some have said that Nash's scoring is on the decline but is still averaging over 18 points a game. He might be losing a step but he is still one of the best guards in the league. |
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| Shaq scores 18 | Tuesday 11/4, 9:53 PM CT |
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Shaquille O'Neal was 7-of-8 from the floor on Tuesday night scoring 18 points in the Suns' 114-86 win over the Nets.
Our View: Along with only missing one shot from the floor on Tuesday, he only missed one free throw in five attempts. |
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| Oberto back | Tuesday 11/4, 8:39 PM CT |
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Fabricio Oberto has been out with an irregular heart beat but will return to the court against the Mavericks on Tuesday, according to the Star-Telegram.
Our View: Oberto doesn't have any fantasy value even though he has returned to the court. |
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| Bynum ok to play | Tuesday 11/4, 6:54 PM CT |
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Andrew Bynum strained his shoulder in practice but it will not keep him off the floor, according to the Orange County Register.
Our View: Bynum is a key to the Lakers run back to the NBA Finals. The center practiced on Tuesday so he will be fine for Wednesday. |
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| Billups not read to make debut | Tuesday 11/4, 4:51 PM CT |
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Newly acquired guard Chauncey Billups isn't expected to make his Nuggets debut on Wednesday night when Denver plays Golden State, according to the AP.
Our View: Billups is a solid fantasy point guard and should continue on his new squad. It might take a couple of games to get used to his new teammates but the productions will still be stellar. |
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| Collins dealing inflamed elbow | Tuesday 11/4, 3:33 PM CT |
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Jarron Collins missed Monday's game against the Clippers due to an inflamed right elbow, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
Our View: He is considered day-to-day. He plays very limited minutes when healthy, and holds no fantasy value. |
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| Tucker undergoes surgery | Tuesday 11/4, 3:22 PM CT |
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Alando Tucker underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss about four weeks, according to the Associated Press.
Our View: Team physician Thomas Carter removed loose material from his left kneecap. The swingman has not been part of new coach Terry Porter’s regular rotation, and will not be missed by fantasy owners while on the shelf. |
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| Marbury update | Tuesday 11/4, 3:07 PM CT |
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The Knicks reportedly will not trade, release, or play Stephon Marbury this season, according to ESPN.
Our View: The Knicks intend to keep Marbury, who is slated to make $21.9 million this season, on the inactive list unless the team suffers an injury to one of their guards. The team is believed to be trying to force him into accepting a buyout. |
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| Okafor injured in practice | Tuesday 11/4, 1:24 PM CT |
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Emeka Okafor strained his left shoulder in a collision with Ryan Hollins late in Tuesday's practice, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Our View: He was reportedly in considerable pain right after the collision, but the Bobcats anticipate Okafor playing against the Knicks.
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| Thomas misses practice | Tuesday 11/4, 1:19 PM CT |
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Etan Thomas missed Tuesday's practice due to a sprained ankle, according to the Washington Post.
Our View: The Wizards' starting center is only averaging 7.5 points and five boards over two games, and won't be missed by fantasy owners. JaVale McGee would be a top candidate to replace him if forced to miss any games. |
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| Rush displeased with role | Tuesday 11/4, 1:11 PM CT |
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Kareem Rush is displeased with his role with the Sixers since joining the club as a free agent last summer, according to PhillyBurbs.com. He said, "It’s very discouraging. I didn’t plan on this when I signed here, but it’s the way it is. A lot of these guys have played with coach Maurice Cheeks a number of years, so I think it’s a familiarity thing that he has with these guys."
Our View: He is only averaging 8.7 minutes over three games this season. He will hold no fantasy value if his workload does not begin to increase. He is a perfect 3-for-3 on three-pointers so far. |
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| Felton questionable for Wednesday | Tuesday 11/4, 1:06 PM CT |
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Raymond Felton is questionable for Wednesday's game against New York due to a strained right hamstring, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Our View: Rookie D.J. Augustin would likely start at point guard in place of Felton if he cannot go. |
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| Batum could start? | Tuesday 11/4, 12:48 PM CT |
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Nicolas Batum saw some action with the first team at small forward during Monday's practice, according to the Oregonian. When coach Nate McMillan was asked if he is considering starting Batum, McMillan answered, "I don’t know. I might."
Our View: Batum needs time to develop and improve his offensive skills, but he is a solid defender (namely in the steals department), and could be worth a look as a fantasy flier. |
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| Camby is still sore | Tuesday 11/4, 9:54 AM CT |
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Marcus Camby was able to play 27 minutes in his Clippers' debut Monday, but admitted after the game that his bruised right heel is still sore, according to the LA Daily News. He said, "My heel is still pretty sore, but that was a good first step. We still got a whole lot of work to do. The schedule is definitely not in our favor, we just have to buckle down and figure out how to get a win."
Our View: His minutes could be limited while he continues to recover from his ailment, but the defensive stud should still be productive enough to keep in fantasy lineups. He hauled in nine rebounds and three blocks Monday against Utah. |
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| Hill signs with Thunder | Tuesday 11/4, 9:46 AM CT |
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Steven Hill has signed with the Thunder, according to NewsOK.com. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Our View: The seven-foot center is not likely going to see many minutes behind John Petro, Robert Swift and Mo Sene, and does not merit fantasy consideration with his new club. |
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| Wade is forcing shots | Tuesday 11/4, 9:28 AM CT |
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Dwyane Wade noted that his low 41 percent shooting percentage is due to him forcing too many shots, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He said, "A lot of shots I shoot right now are forced, because different things are going on offensively. A lot of it is not to my strengths right now."
Our View: He should settle down and get on track, and is still posting solid fantasy numbers, as he is averaging 21.7 points, 7.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 1.7 blocks over three games. |
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| McDyess likely to be waived | Tuesday 11/4, 9:22 AM CT |
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There is news circulating that the Nuggets will buy out Antonio McDyess' two-year, $14.6 million contract and then waive him, according to the Denver Post.
Our View: If let go by Denver, McDyess could immediately sign with any team except the Pistons, who he was traded from in the Allen Iverson deal. |
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| Diener participates in drills | Tuesday 11/4, 9:18 AM CT |
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Travis Diener participated in halfcourt drills Monday, according to the Indianapolis Star. He injured his left foot early in training camp and did not see any action in the preseason.
Our View: Diener will provide favorable depth as the Pacers' third-string point guard when he is ready to return, but won't play enough minutes to be fantasy worthy. |
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| Nesterovic to miss rest of week | Tuesday 11/4, 9:14 AM CT |
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Rasho Nesterovic is expected to miss at least the rest of this week due to a sprained right ankle suffered in Saturday's game, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Our View: Roy Hibbert will play more at center, beginning Wednesday against Shaquille O'Neal and the Suns. Jeff Foster and Maceo Baston might spend time at power forward against Amare Stoudemire as well.
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| Granger has teeth repaired | Tuesday 11/4, 9:11 AM CT |
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Danny Granger had his two front teeth repaired Monday after they were knocked out during battle with the Celtics, according to the Indianapolis Star. He said, "As professional athletes, we've bled throughout our careers. We've broken bones, torn ligaments, busted teeth. It's part of the game. It's kind of fun when you do it, and you actually win."
Our View: He is not expected to miss any playing time. He is off to a strong start as he is averaging 26.5 points, 1.5 steals, and 2.5 blocks over two games. |
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| Williams hopes to return Wednesday | Tuesday 11/4, 8:44 AM CT |
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Deron Williams is hoping to make his 2008 debut Wednesday against Portland, according to NBA.com.
Our View: If he cannot go Wednesday, he will aim for Friday against Oklahoma City. Fantasy owners should be able to employ him for the third week of the season.
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| Camby debuts for Clippers | Tuesday 11/4, 12:07 AM CT |
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Marcus Camby appeared in his first game for the Clippers as they lost to the Jazz 73-89 on Monday. The former Defensive Player of the Year came off of the bench and finished with nine points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 27 minutes of action.
Our View: Camby had yet to play at all with his new team, but Monday's performance showed he is still capable of dominating blocks and rebounds. He figures to start ahead of Tim Thomas wants he gets comfortable with his new team, which could be very soon. |
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| Davis returns for Clippers | Tuesday 11/4, 12:04 AM CT |
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Baron Davis returned for the Clippers and played 32 minutes as they lost to Utah 89-73 on Monday. He finished with 14 points, nine assists, three rebounds and two steals.
Our View: He shot just 5-for-15 from the field including three treys, and just 1-for-4 from the free throw line. His return was a big relief to his owners as he has already dealt with a finger and hip injury in the young season. |
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| AK47 produces off of the bench | Tuesday 11/4, 12:00 AM CT |
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Andrei Kirilenko continues to play very well off of the bench for Utah. On Monday against the Clippers, he scored 15 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and grabbed four steals.
Our View: AK47 is having a good start to his season, but his owners over the past two seasons may have a difficult time trusting this production. He is averaging 14 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.7 rebounds in 32.7 minutes. That's a very nice line if he could keep it up. |
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