Comments on: Diaw-Oh: What’s Up With Boris? And Other Situations to Watch http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/ A Fantasy Basketball Blog. Surprise. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:10:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: DM http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1413 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:46:01 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1413 I have a theory on Darko ... he's a free agent at the end of the season. I think the Magic might intentionally keep his minutes down in order to keep his numbers and therefore value down so they can sign him at a somewhat reasonable price in the offseason. A total hunch, but might not be the worst long-term business idea for the team. I have a theory on Darko … he’s a free agent at the end of the season. I think the Magic might intentionally keep his minutes down in order to keep his numbers and therefore value down so they can sign him at a somewhat reasonable price in the offseason. A total hunch, but might not be the worst long-term business idea for the team.

]]> by: bv http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1412 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:40:59 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1412 Jeremy, we warned you plenty about Darko before the season started. Just because Rotoworld loves him doesn't make it true!! Jeremy, we warned you plenty about Darko before the season started. Just because Rotoworld loves him doesn’t make it true!!

]]> by: Jeremy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1411 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:36:43 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1411 Yeah, I sent the deal to him and he definately didn't take it, though he did think about it for a while. Unfortunately, Jamison's amzing play to start out the season is going to make over-valued...at least for a little bit. One suggestion for a column soon would be above players that could be traded for at a good value right now. Maybe a player started the season out poorly and the owner might be itchy to pull the trigger. Also, is it just me, or is anyone else nervous about Jameer Nelson right now? And when is Darko finally gonna get the minutes he needs...argh. Yeah, I sent the deal to him and he definately didn’t take it, though he did think about it for a while. Unfortunately, Jamison’s amzing play to start out the season is going to make over-valued…at least for a little bit.

One suggestion for a column soon would be above players that could be traded for at a good value right now. Maybe a player started the season out poorly and the owner might be itchy to pull the trigger.

Also, is it just me, or is anyone else nervous about Jameer Nelson right now? And when is Darko finally gonna get the minutes he needs…argh.

]]> by: Terrance http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1407 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 22:41:06 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1407 jeremy-id be surprised if he accepted that deal. i wouldnt take an injury risk and a partially-unproven C for jamison and west. west maybe coming off a career year and hit his max value last season, but i see west doing what he does for several more seasons as he is a banger who doesnt need to be an integral part of the offense. West value is on the boards and getting putbacks. he reminds me of kurt thomas back in the day, very solid and reliable. sorry to ramble off there, if that was offered to me i would reject it. just to give you one opinion. jeremy-id be surprised if he accepted that deal. i wouldnt take an injury risk and a partially-unproven C for jamison and west. west maybe coming off a career year and hit his max value last season, but i see west doing what he does for several more seasons as he is a banger who doesnt need to be an integral part of the offense. West value is on the boards and getting putbacks. he reminds me of kurt thomas back in the day, very solid and reliable.

sorry to ramble off there, if that was offered to me i would reject it. just to give you one opinion.

]]> by: Jeremy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1406 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:31:08 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1406 One more note...sorry to be spamming up the comments. One of the guys in my league autodrafted and ended up with only two center eligible players, including Chris Bosh and Tony Battie. As such, I'm sure he'd like an additional center. What do you guys think, with my current roster, about moving Kaman and Hughes for Antawn Jamison and David West. I obviously don't know if he'd be up for it, but it seems like a decent/acceptable trade, especially if he is looking for a scarce position like center. Anyways, does that seem fair to you guys and is it something that you'd recommend. Thanks for the 2nd opinion! One more note…sorry to be spamming up the comments.

One of the guys in my league autodrafted and ended up with only two center eligible players, including Chris Bosh and Tony Battie. As such, I’m sure he’d like an additional center. What do you guys think, with my current roster, about moving Kaman and Hughes for Antawn Jamison and David West. I obviously don’t know if he’d be up for it, but it seems like a decent/acceptable trade, especially if he is looking for a scarce position like center.

Anyways, does that seem fair to you guys and is it something that you’d recommend. Thanks for the 2nd opinion!

]]> by: Jeremy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1405 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:24:04 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1405 Thanks for the insight BV...I also feel that I need a big man that stuffs the stat line. Kaman...I feel I may have taken him a bit too early, but seeing as some other people (Bogut, Dalembert) but taken before I had a chance in the next round, I guess he's not too bad. Anyways, whom would you suggest trying to move? Larry Hughes seems like the best candidate so far, especially if he can keep up his good play that he's been doing so far. If I could trade him for a decent PF, then I'd be up for it. I have a ton of C-eligible players, but unfortunately many of them are of a lower tier (Wilcox, Krstic & Zaza) than I'd like. That spot in the draft though, just doesn't lend itself to many good big men...at least not in my draft. Thanks for the insight BV…I also feel that I need a big man that stuffs the stat line. Kaman…I feel I may have taken him a bit too early, but seeing as some other people (Bogut, Dalembert) but taken before I had a chance in the next round, I guess he’s not too bad.

Anyways, whom would you suggest trying to move? Larry Hughes seems like the best candidate so far, especially if he can keep up his good play that he’s been doing so far. If I could trade him for a decent PF, then I’d be up for it.

I have a ton of C-eligible players, but unfortunately many of them are of a lower tier (Wilcox, Krstic & Zaza) than I’d like. That spot in the draft though, just doesn’t lend itself to many good big men…at least not in my draft.

]]> by: Jeremy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1404 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:19:15 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1404 Also, another quick note...where do you see Bobby Simmons fitting in this year? Redd is doing great and Bogut and Villanueva are stepping up their offense. Do you think that Bobby Simmons will repeat on his numbers from last year, and if he does, does he deserve a spot on my team once he comes back from injury? Thanks. Also, another quick note…where do you see Bobby Simmons fitting in this year? Redd is doing great and Bogut and Villanueva are stepping up their offense. Do you think that Bobby Simmons will repeat on his numbers from last year, and if he does, does he deserve a spot on my team once he comes back from injury?

Thanks.

]]> by: S http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1403 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:54:44 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1403 I know you mentioned you're writing about Rudy Gay soon, so maybe you can include a response in that entry. What do you think of Gay vs. another SF/PF on his own team, Hakim Warrick? I drafted Gay but am tempted to dump him for Warrick, seening that Warrick is getting more minutes than Gay thus far (and better stats to go with that). I know you mentioned you’re writing about Rudy Gay soon, so maybe you can include a response in that entry. What do you think of Gay vs. another SF/PF on his own team, Hakim Warrick? I drafted Gay but am tempted to dump him for Warrick, seening that Warrick is getting more minutes than Gay thus far (and better stats to go with that).

]]> by: bv http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1402 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:53:02 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1402 jeremy, that's quite a draft! Pierce, Bibby, Williams, Martin, Miller and Krstic were ridiculous steals. that said, if i were you, I'd make a move for a more dependable big man. i can't argue with any of your first 8 picks but the fact is they're all guards with the exception of Camby (risk-o-rama) and Kaman (not exactly a sure bet yet). I'd try and move one of your guards for a big man, not the other way around. also, you're fine on threes. between your top 3 picks you'll be just fine there. jeremy, that’s quite a draft! Pierce, Bibby, Williams, Martin, Miller and Krstic were ridiculous steals.

that said, if i were you, I’d make a move for a more dependable big man. i can’t argue with any of your first 8 picks but the fact is they’re all guards with the exception of Camby (risk-o-rama) and Kaman (not exactly a sure bet yet). I’d try and move one of your guards for a big man, not the other way around.

also, you’re fine on threes. between your top 3 picks you’ll be just fine there.

]]> by: Andy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1401 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:52:59 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/06/diaw-oh-what%e2%80%99s-up-with-boris-and-other-situations-to-watch/#comment-1401 IC - it's close, but personally, I'd take Martin, especially in a 9-cat league. Hughes can kill you in FG% and TOs and IMO his steals and other contributions are no longer enough to make up for it. Combine that with his injury history (he says his finger's still not even healed all the way) and I am not a big fan. Martin a better shooter all-around than Hughes (he'll help you in FG%, FT%, and 3's) but he probably won't do quite as much in assists or in the defensive cats, although he's started out the season with a ton of steals. However, he won't really kill you in any category either. I had them very close in my preseason rankings but Martin is young and has a ton of upside and I just don't trust Hughes to stay healthy. IC - it’s close, but personally, I’d take Martin, especially in a 9-cat league. Hughes can kill you in FG% and TOs and IMO his steals and other contributions are no longer enough to make up for it. Combine that with his injury history (he says his finger’s still not even healed all the way) and I am not a big fan.

Martin a better shooter all-around than Hughes (he’ll help you in FG%, FT%, and 3’s) but he probably won’t do quite as much in assists or in the defensive cats, although he’s started out the season with a ton of steals. However, he won’t really kill you in any category either.

I had them very close in my preseason rankings but Martin is young and has a ton of upside and I just don’t trust Hughes to stay healthy.

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