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January 23rd, 2008

Nene Has Malignant Tumor

The Nuggets have confirmed a report that Nene’s tumor is indeed malignant. The great news is that Nene is expected to make a complete recovery and there’s only a remote chance that the cancer will return.
Reports also indicate that there’s a chance that Nene could return as soon as March. While it’s a bit […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

January 18th, 2008

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates

Stephon Marbury, New York Knicks
Marbury looks like he’s headed for ankle surgery. If he follows through and has the surgery, Marbury could be lost for the season. The Knicks are a mess right now but losing Marbury might actually be a blessing for the team. Marbury hasn’t played well this season and fantasy owners should […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

January 16th, 2008

Injury Update: Nene Has Tumor Removed

Nene, a bigman on the Denver Nuggets, had a testicular tumor removed in a procedure that occurred in Denver. A biopsy is pending to determine whether or not the tumor was cancerous.
Obviously, the biggest concern is the health of Nene. According to reports, Nene was able to catch this early and everyone seems confident […]

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January 13th, 2008

Nene Injury Update

Nene of the Denver Nuggets has left the team to deal with an undisclosed personal medical issue. Since it’s not a basketball related injury, Nene has opted to keep the details a secret. No one in the Nuggets camp or the Nene camp have been too forthcoming with information.
“I’m very upset that I have to […]

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January 8th, 2008

Waiver Wire Power Forwards

Nene, Denver Nuggets
Nene is returning from injury and has played well in his time back with the Nuggets. Always a huge talent, Nene used his time away to get into better shape. Although he has a lot of competition from quality bigs such as Kenyon Martin and Marcus Camby, Nene should be able to carve […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

December 27th, 2007

Fantasy Basketball Perspective: Nene Returns

After recovery from thumb surgery, Nene returned to the court Thursday for the Denver Nuggets as they took on the Milwaukee Bucks. For the Nuggets, the return of Nene could be considered a late Christmas present.
Against the Bucks, Nene was hardly needed. The Nuggets were up 68-38 at halftime before rolling to a 125-105 victory. […]

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December 19th, 2007

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates

If you are looking for some help on your fantasy basketball team, take a look at these players who are all returning soon after missing time due to injury.
Nene, Denver Nuggets
Nene has been out after having thumb surgery but is expected to be ready to play again at around the first of the year. […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

December 3rd, 2007

Fantasy Basketball: Injury Update

Mike Bibby, Sacramento Kings
Bibby has been out all season with a thumb injury and is scheduled to be out a while longer. Bibby should get his starting job back when he returns, but newcomer Beno Udrih has been playing well in his place. There’s a chance that Bibby doesn’t play as many minutes as usual […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

October 6th, 2007

Underrated Fantasy Power Forwards

Walter Herrmann, Charlotte Bobcats
Herrmann is currently a sleeper in drafts, but that could change when fantasy basketball owners figure out how he’s in a very good position to produce this season. With Sean May out for the season, Herrmann could very well end up starting at power forward. In 12 games as a starter last […]

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