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January 21st, 2008

Nathan Jawai – NBA Draft Prospect

If you are playing in a dynasty league, you should keep the name Nathan Jawai in mind. Jawai is an Australian basketball player who is taking the country’s basketball league by storm. At only 21-years-old, Jawai is averaging 17.4 points and 9.2 rebounds per game for the Cairns Taipans.
Jawai has the potential to be a […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

January 17th, 2008

2008-09 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft

It’s never too early to start thinking about next season. After considering what we have seen this season, here is a look at my early 2008-09 fantasy basketball mock draft.
1) LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Even though he doesn’t have a game perfectly built for fantasy, he’ll be impossible to pass on.

2) Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
With […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 2 comments

October 30th, 2007

Fantasy Basketball: Top 30 Picks

With the basketball season right around the corner, here is the updated list of my top 30 fantasy basketball picks:
1. Kevin Garnett
2. Kobe Bryant
3. LeBron James
4. Dirk Nowitzki
5. Shawn Marion
6. Steve Nash
7. Amare Stoudemire
8. Gilbert Arenas
9. Pau Gasol
10. Dwyane Wade
11. Jason Kidd
12. Josh Smith
13. Chris Paul
14. Tim Duncan
15. Yao Ming
16. Rashard Lewis
17. Chris Bosh
18. Andre […]

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October 29th, 2007

Starters Named Around The League

If fantasy basketball, half the battle is locating and acquiring NBA players who are slated to start.
With the exhibition season over and the regular season right around the corner, this is the time of year we start hearing about which players each team are going to start. Here are some starters who have been […]

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October 28th, 2007

Final Preseason Stats Leaders

With the NBA preseason in the books, it’s time to take a look at the statistical leaders. While this info isn’t highly useful for fantasy basketball, it does tell you players who should be moved up a couple spots on your draft board.
Points Per Game
1. Gerald Wallace CHA - 21.0
2. Allen Iverson DEN […]

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October 27th, 2007

Overrated Fantasy Basketball Players

Yesterday we took a look at the underrated players going into the fantasy basketball season. Now we’ll take a look at overrated players. These players are being selected before they should be and could end up hurting your fantasy team.
PG Baron Davis, Golden State Warriors
Davis was the playoff hero for the Warriors last season. He […]

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October 26th, 2007

Underrated Fantasy Basketball Players

Here’s a look at an underrated fantasy player at each position.
C Andris Biedrins, Golden State Warriors
People don’t realize how much of a stud this guy is and how good he can become. He’s only 21 years old and last year he averaged over nine points, nine rebounds and nearly two blocks. The most exciting part […]

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October 24th, 2007

Injury News: Fantasy Perspective

Elton Brand, Los Angeles Clippers
Brand was recently allowed to shed his walking boot and start more rigorous cardiovascular exercises. The Clippers’ power forward is attempting to come back from a torn Achilles tendon. While Brand seems to be recovery pretty swiftly, drafting him in a fantasy basketball league is risky. There’s a chance he’s out […]

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October 22nd, 2007

Another Look: Top Ten Picks

After digesting a lot of preseason play, I’ll breakdown my top ten prospects for the 2007-08 NBA season.
1) Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Garnett is putting up monster numbers in preseason and there’s no reason to believe that he’s not going to be a beast this season. I wouldn’t be shocked at all to see him up […]

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October 19th, 2007

Thursday’s NBA Preseason Action

Grant Hill, Phoenix Suns
Hill was the story of Thursday’s preseason action. The former superstar who has been slowed by injuries had a breakout performance. In the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers, Hill had 21 points to show that he still has a little bit of magic left. While he’s still a risky pick […]

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