Comments on: The Center Disappearing Act http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/ A Fantasy Basketball Blog. Surprise. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:27:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: bv http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1444 Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:15:39 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1444 francesc - it looks like you've got some rules that we're unfamiliar with! walton may not be a great value all year long but he's got a better chance of it than, say, bynum. francesc - it looks like you’ve got some rules that we’re unfamiliar with! walton may not be a great value all year long but he’s got a better chance of it than, say, bynum.

]]> by: Francesc http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1443 Thu, 09 Nov 2006 11:14:35 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1443 Speaking of Walton ... i'm in a league in which i could pick him up, but then would have to keep him all season long (specific rules in that league). Should i do it? Will he be worth owning all season long, or he's just on one of those situations where he might be valuable for a while until Radmanovic gets his place in the starting lineup? Keep up the good work guys! Speaking of Walton … i’m in a league in which i could pick him up, but then would have to keep him all season long (specific rules in that league).

Should i do it? Will he be worth owning all season long, or he’s just on one of those situations where he might be valuable for a while until Radmanovic gets his place in the starting lineup?

Keep up the good work guys!

]]> by: JM http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1442 Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:53:34 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1442 Anyone notice the continuing story of Luke Walton's breakout season. His line tonight: 22 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk, 2 3pt, 8/16 FG, 0 TO, 36 min I can't express how satsified I am having picked him up off waivers a couple days ago. At the moment, he's #32 in 9-cat leagues at basketballmonster.com. Ahead of everyone on my team aside from Arenas, Rashard,Bosh and Kevin Martin. Obviously his ranking will come down some when his hot shooting cools off, (he's currenlty shooting an absurd 58.7%FG) but I think his all around game could keep him in the top 50-75 at the end of the year, which would be excellent for a waiver wire pickup. Anyone notice the continuing story of Luke Walton’s breakout season.
His line tonight:

22 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk, 2 3pt, 8/16 FG, 0 TO, 36 min

I can’t express how satsified I am having picked him up off waivers a couple days ago.

At the moment, he’s #32 in 9-cat leagues at basketballmonster.com. Ahead of everyone on my team aside from Arenas, Rashard,Bosh and Kevin Martin.

Obviously his ranking will come down some when his hot shooting cools off, (he’s currenlty shooting an absurd 58.7%FG) but I think his all around game could keep him in the top 50-75 at the end of the year, which would be excellent for a waiver wire pickup.

]]> by: Andy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1440 Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:55:42 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1440 Jeremy: I like the Zaza/Hughes trade for Deng/West. I'm not a big fan of Zaza; he's just not that great in the categories where you need your big men to excel (FG%, Blks, Rebs) and I think you'd be selling high on both he and Hughes, who I expect to break down at some point. To me, West is by far the best player in the deal and I think he'll keep it up with Chris Paul around to dish it to him and spread the floor. Deng has also looked good so far and while you can't expect a ton of consistency in a Skiles rotation, I think he's a nice add as well. You're definitely very deep at C so if you want to make another move, you could. However, I don't see J-Rich as a buy-low situation. The news about his knee lately is really disturbing, and I worry he could be shut down for good in the not-too-distant future. T-Mac (risky), Jefferson, and Felton could be good buy-low candidates on his roster. Jeremy: I like the Zaza/Hughes trade for Deng/West. I’m not a big fan of Zaza; he’s just not that great in the categories where you need your big men to excel (FG%, Blks, Rebs) and I think you’d be selling high on both he and Hughes, who I expect to break down at some point.

To me, West is by far the best player in the deal and I think he’ll keep it up with Chris Paul around to dish it to him and spread the floor. Deng has also looked good so far and while you can’t expect a ton of consistency in a Skiles rotation, I think he’s a nice add as well.

You’re definitely very deep at C so if you want to make another move, you could. However, I don’t see J-Rich as a buy-low situation. The news about his knee lately is really disturbing, and I worry he could be shut down for good in the not-too-distant future. T-Mac (risky), Jefferson, and Felton could be good buy-low candidates on his roster.

]]> by: Jeremy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1439 Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:13:29 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1439 First off, I currently have a trade pending. It would be me sending Zaza Pachulia and Larry Hughes for Luol Deng and David West. I need a solid PF and I think it is a pretty fair trade on both ends...what do you guys think? Secondly, I noticed that there is another team in the league with only 2 centers, one of whom is Primoz Brezec and injured. The other is Jeff Foster. I obviously have some good Center talent, but if I get rid of Zaza in the first trade and then move another center to the second, would that be too much. Here is my roster vs. the guy I'm trying to trade with: Me: 1. (1) LeBron James F 2. (20) Paul Pierce G,F 3. (21) Joe Johnson PG 4. (40) Marcus Camby C 5. (41) Mike Bibby PG 6. (60) Chris Kaman C 7. (61) Jameer Nelson PG 8. (80) Larry Hughes G 9. (81) Darko Milicic PF,C 10. (100) Zaza Pachulia PF,C 11. (101) Andre Miller PG 12. (120) Kevin Martin G 13. (121) Nenad Krstic PF,C 14. (140) Deron Williams PG 15. (141) * Andrew Bynum (Dropped Wilcox) Him: Tony Parker, Tracy McGrady Delonte West, Elton Brand, Vlad Radmonivich, Richard Jefferson, Primoz Brezec, Jeff Foster, Raymond Felton, Earl Watson, Eddie Jordan, Jason Richardson, Chris Paul, Andres Nocioni __________ Given the weak early play of Richardson and McGrady, is this a potential buy-low situation? Would you move someone, say Chris Kaman, for TMac or Jason Richardson in return? This would make me weak at center, but as long as I have guys who are eligible (Camby, Bynum, Krstic, Darko) then I think that I'll be alright. Anyways, is that a trade that seems unreasonable. Obviously his center situation is horrible, with one of them being injured. A lot of the hot hands (such as Etan Thomas and Bynum) are already picked up (though I dropped Wilcox onto waiver). Any advice is appreciated. I'm thinking of trying Kaman for Richardson because I'd like to get some treys, but I'm worried about the minutes situation in Golden State because Don Nelson's rotation has been wacky and very inconsistent so far. Thanks for any advice in advance. First off, I currently have a trade pending. It would be me sending Zaza Pachulia and Larry Hughes for Luol Deng and David West. I need a solid PF and I think it is a pretty fair trade on both ends…what do you guys think?

Secondly, I noticed that there is another team in the league with only 2 centers, one of whom is Primoz Brezec and injured. The other is Jeff Foster. I obviously have some good Center talent, but if I get rid of Zaza in the first trade and then move another center to the second, would that be too much. Here is my roster vs. the guy I’m trying to trade with:

Me:

1. (1) LeBron James F
2. (20) Paul Pierce G,F
3. (21) Joe Johnson PG
4. (40) Marcus Camby C
5. (41) Mike Bibby PG
6. (60) Chris Kaman C
7. (61) Jameer Nelson PG
8. (80) Larry Hughes G
9. (81) Darko Milicic PF,C
10. (100) Zaza Pachulia PF,C
11. (101) Andre Miller PG
12. (120) Kevin Martin G
13. (121) Nenad Krstic PF,C
14. (140) Deron Williams PG
15. (141) * Andrew Bynum (Dropped Wilcox)

Him:

Tony Parker,
Tracy McGrady
Delonte West,
Elton Brand,
Vlad Radmonivich,
Richard Jefferson,
Primoz Brezec,
Jeff Foster,
Raymond Felton,
Earl Watson,
Eddie Jordan,
Jason Richardson,
Chris Paul,
Andres Nocioni

__________

Given the weak early play of Richardson and McGrady, is this a potential buy-low situation? Would you move someone, say Chris Kaman, for TMac or Jason Richardson in return? This would make me weak at center, but as long as I have guys who are eligible (Camby, Bynum, Krstic, Darko) then I think that I’ll be alright.

Anyways, is that a trade that seems unreasonable. Obviously his center situation is horrible, with one of them being injured. A lot of the hot hands (such as Etan Thomas and Bynum) are already picked up (though I dropped Wilcox onto waiver).

Any advice is appreciated. I’m thinking of trying Kaman for Richardson because I’d like to get some treys, but I’m worried about the minutes situation in Golden State because Don Nelson’s rotation has been wacky and very inconsistent so far.

Thanks for any advice in advance.

]]> by: Jeremy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1438 Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:04:15 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1438 I think it probably depends on how deep your bench is for the sleeper to pick up. If you grab Bynum now, what pick will he cost you next year? I think it probably depends on how deep your bench is for the sleeper to pick up. If you grab Bynum now, what pick will he cost you next year?

]]> by: TJk http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1437 Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:37:16 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1437 I'm in a keeper league, and I have to say that Bynum's start has me wanting to go after the lucky SOB that picked him off waivers, and hard; I know it's really, really early, but what do people think of moving a significant-but-suddenly-aging asset (say Z, or Manu Ginobili) for this kid? I’m in a keeper league, and I have to say that Bynum’s start has me wanting to go after the lucky SOB that picked him off waivers, and hard; I know it’s really, really early, but what do people think of moving a significant-but-suddenly-aging asset (say Z, or Manu Ginobili) for this kid?

]]> by: JM http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1436 Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:50:42 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1436 Kobe (thus far) has been playing unselfishly and is trusting in his teammates more than in past seasons. As long as the Lakers keep winning with that formula, I think it bodes well for his teammates fantasy value, specifically Andrew Bynum and Luke Walton. Kobe (thus far) has been playing unselfishly and is trusting in his teammates more than in past seasons. As long as the Lakers keep winning with that formula, I think it bodes well for his teammates fantasy value, specifically Andrew Bynum and Luke Walton.

]]> by: bv http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1435 Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:24:29 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1435 Bynum may have been pretty good so far but the real threat to him isn't Kwame, it's Kobe. Kobe still doesn't have his game together yet and the offense isn't running through him as much as it will. Who knows how involved Bynum will be when Kobe takes the riens? I'm a Bynum owner but I haven't been able to put him in my starting lineup yet ... i'm going to need to see some consistency and some 30+ minute games first. Bynum may have been pretty good so far but the real threat to him isn’t Kwame, it’s Kobe. Kobe still doesn’t have his game together yet and the offense isn’t running through him as much as it will. Who knows how involved Bynum will be when Kobe takes the riens? I’m a Bynum owner but I haven’t been able to put him in my starting lineup yet … i’m going to need to see some consistency and some 30+ minute games first.

]]> by: Jeremy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1434 Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:11:44 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/11/08/the-center-disappearing-act/#comment-1434 The question with Bynum is if he'll continue to get 20-25 minutes, as he has been effective in that time period. I suppose there is really nothing to suggest that he'll see 30 mpg, as he isn't playing that currently, but if continues on the tear that he's doing, then that wouldn't be impossible and his stats could increase yet again. Overall, I figure he's worth a flyer for Chris Wilcox, who was my last round pick and this will dissappoint due to having a new contract and guaranteed money, as well as the timeshare he has with Nick Collison. The question with Bynum is if he’ll continue to get 20-25 minutes, as he has been effective in that time period. I suppose there is really nothing to suggest that he’ll see 30 mpg, as he isn’t playing that currently, but if continues on the tear that he’s doing, then that wouldn’t be impossible and his stats could increase yet again. Overall, I figure he’s worth a flyer for Chris Wilcox, who was my last round pick and this will dissappoint due to having a new contract and guaranteed money, as well as the timeshare he has with Nick Collison.

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