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May 12th, 2008

NBA All-Defensive Team - Fantasy Edition

On Monday, the NBA announced its two All-Defensive teams. The first team consisted of Tim Duncan, Bruce Bowen, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant and Marcus Camby. The second team consisted of Shane Battier, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, Tayshaun Prince and Raja Bell.
Who would be on the fantasy basketball All-Defensive team for the […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 12th, 2008

Kobe Bryant Injury Update - Playoff Injury

Kobe Bryant injured his back in Game 4 against the Utah Jazz but has indicated that he’ll play in Game 5. Bryant was hurt in the first quarter of the game when taking a jump shot.
The back injury obviously limited Bryant in Game 4. The 2008 NBA MVP was 13-for-33 from the floor […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 11th, 2008

Billups and Wallace Injury Updates

Heading into the games on Saturday, Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace were unsure about their availability in their respective games. Billups had a strained hamstring, while Wallace battled allergies and an ear infection.
Billups tried to give it a go but wasn’t able to play in Game 4 for the Detroit Pistons. As it […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 10th, 2008

Mike D’Antoni Hired by Knicks - Fantasy Impact?

Mike D’Antoni is leaving the Phoenix Suns to take over as the coach of the New York Knicks. D’Antoni was wooed by the Chicago Bulls but ultimately decided on the Bulls. New Knicks president Donnie Walsh got D’Antoni to join his team by offering a lot of money and a lot of belief […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 10th, 2008

Mavs New Coach - Rick Carlisle to Mavericks

Rick Carlisle has been hired by Mark Cuban to coach the Dallas Mavericks and was signed to a four-year contract. Carlisle replaces the fired Avery Johnson and comes to the Mavs after coaching stops with the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers.
In terms of fantasy basketball, this news doesn’t immediately affect the fantasy value […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

May 9th, 2008

Ben Wallace Injury Update - Playoff Injury

Ben Wallace was only able to play four minutes in Game 2. His Cleveland Cavaliers now list Wallace doubtful for Game 3. Wallace is battling allergies and an ear infection.
In Game 1 of the series, Wallace played 31 minutes and had four points, nine rebounds and two assists. Against the […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 8th, 2008

NBA Playoff 2008 Update - Second Round

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Los Angeles Lakers - 2
Utah Jazz - 0
Outlook: Kobe Bryant and the Lakers looked very good in their two wins, however now the Jazz get two home games. The Jazz should win at least one of their home games.
New Orleans Hornets - 2
San Antonio Spurs - 1
Outlook: The Hornets won their two home […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 8th, 2008

Mike D’Antoni to the New York Knicks? Fantasy Impact

While one rumor has Mike D’Antoni going to the Chicago Bulls, the New York Knicks are now also vying for his services. D’Antoni has all but ended his relationship with the Phoenix Suns and is now talking to other teams about head coaching jobs.
Reports indicate that the Knicks are offering big money […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 7th, 2008

Chauncey Billups Injury Update - Playoffs Injury

In Game 3 of the series between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic, the Magic beat the Pistons 111-86. The Pistons now lead the series 2-1. However, the big news for the Pistons was the injury suffered by Chauncey Billups.

Billups injured his hamstring when he did the splits after getting tangled up […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

May 6th, 2008

Chicago Bulls Hire Mike D’Antoni - Fantasy Impact

If the Chicago Bulls were to hire Mike D’Antoni as their head coach, how would that affect the fantasy basketball world? The short answer is that wherever D’Antoni ends up, expect the players on his new team to become very good fantasy basketball players.

While D’Antoni’s days with the Phoenix Suns appear to be numbered, […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

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