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June 2nd, 2008

Worst Fantasy Basketball Players

It’s possible to be a good NBA player and be a poor fantasy basketball player. In the fantasy world, defense doesn’t matter. Teamwork doesn’t matter. Intangibles don’t matter. Here are some fantasy basketball players who start and play good minutes in the NBA but won’t help your fantasy team:
Eddy Curry, New […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 6 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 6th, 2008

Kobe Bryant wins NBA MVP - Fantasy MVP, Too?

On Tuesday, Kobe Bryant officially won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. It was Bryant’s first MVP award of his illustrious career. After a tumultuous summer, Bryant regrouped and played a stellar regular season while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference.

While Bryant deserved his MVP award, […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

April 30th, 2008

Mike D’Antoni Fired – Fantasy Perspective

Mike D’Antoni of the Phoenix Suns has reportedly coached his final game for the Suns. On Tuesday night, D’Antoni and the Suns were eliminated from the 2008 NBA playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs after losing Game 5 92-87.
If the reports are true and D’Antoni is let go, there could be major changes in […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

April 24th, 2008

Best Fantasy Basketball Power Forwards in 2008

1) Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns
As the season went on, Amare Stoudemire got strong and stronger. By the last couple months of the season, Stoudemire was by far the best fantasy basketball bigman in the game. His past injury concerns are now behind him.
Amare Dunk Mix …

2) Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
The only reason Kevin Garnett slipped […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

April 22nd, 2008

Grant Hill Injury Update

A few hours before Game 2 of the San Antonio and Phoenix Suns first round series, Suns starting small forward Grant Hill was unsure whether he’d be able to play. Hill has a strained growing he hurt at the end of the regular season.
Although he played in Game 1, he admitted afterwards to being […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

April 18th, 2008

Best Fantasy Basketball Point Guards in 2008

With the fantasy basketball season now over, let’s review which point guards separated themselves from the pack. Who were the best fantasy point guards in 2008? Let’s take a look.
5) Deron Williams, Utah Jazz
Increasingly getting better each season, Deron Williams should remain a top fantasy point guard for many seasons to come. […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

April 17th, 2008

2008 NBA Playoffs First Round Predictions

The 2008 NBA playoffs are set. Although the end of the regular season means the end of the fantasy basketball season for almost everybody, let’s take a look at the first round of the playoffs. Who will win each series?
Western Conference
1) Los Angeles Lakers
8) Denver Nuggets
Prediction: Lakers in six. The […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 2 comments

April 15th, 2008

Best Fantasy Basketball Players for the 2008 Season

5) LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Although LeBron James is probably the best player in the NBA, he does have a few fantasy flaws – including free throw percentage and turnovers. He’s still a beast who you’d always love to have on your side.

4) Marcus Camby, Denver Nuggets
When it came to rebounds and blocks, nobody was better […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

March 25th, 2008

The Best Fantasy Basketball Players

At the moment, here are the top five best fantasy players in the NBA:
5) Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers
With Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol injured, Lamar Odom has stepped into a bigger role for the Lakers and is playing great basketball. While he can at times be a passive player, Odom is very good when […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments