Comments on: This Week In Hot Pickups http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/ A Fantasy Basketball Blog. Surprise. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:34:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Vasileios http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-9771 Mon, 21 May 2007 20:31:51 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-9771 Nice Nice

]]> by: Kymon http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-9221 Thu, 17 May 2007 16:17:39 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-9221 Cool. Cool.

]]> by: Demetris http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-9160 Thu, 17 May 2007 11:29:15 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-9160 Nice! Nice!

]]> by: Jeremy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2245 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 01:20:50 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2245 Yeah, I was gonna mention that note about Bibby, but it does without saying because he has been absolutely horrible and no where near his performance the last two years. Yeah, I was gonna mention that note about Bibby, but it does without saying because he has been absolutely horrible and no where near his performance the last two years.

]]> by: rich http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2243 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:26:49 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2243 Bibby hasn't missed a game, though his FG% has taken a nosedive thanks to his wrist injury. Bibby hasn’t missed a game, though his FG% has taken a nosedive thanks to his wrist injury.

]]> by: Jeremy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2242 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:22:56 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2242 Significant Injuries (missing time throughout the year): Atlanta Hawks: Josh Smith, Marvin Williams Boston Celtics: Paul Pierce, Wally, Jefferson, Perkins Charlotte Bobcats: Knight, May Chicago Bulls: - N/A - Cleveland Cavs: Hughes Dallas Mavericks: Howard, Stackhouse Detroit Pistons: - N/A - Denver Nuggets: Carmelo, JR Smith, Nene, Camby Golden State Warriors: Baron, Monta, Murphy, Richardson, Pietrus Houston Rockets: TMac, Yao Los Angeles Clippers: Cassell, Kaman Lost Angeles Lakers: Odom, Kwame Indiana Pacers: - N/A - Miami Heat: O'Neal Milwaukee Bucks: Simmons, Charlie V Memphis Grizzlies: Pau Gasol Minnesotta TWolves: McCants New Jersey Nets: Jefferson, Krstic New Orleans Hornets: Paul, Peja, West, Jackson New York Knicks: Frye, Francis, Richardson Orlando Magic: Nelson, Hedo Phoenix Suns: - N/A - Portland TrailBlazers: Roy, Miles, Pryzbilla Philadelphia 76ers: AI, Webber Sacramento Kings: Bibby, Miller, San Antonio Spurs: - N/A - Seattle SuperSonics: Lewis, Ray Allen Toronto Raptors: Bosh Utah Jazz: AK47 (plus he's been sucking) Washington Wizards: - N/A - Anyways that's just who I can think of off the top of my head and these are all players who were probably drafted or picked up and on a roster at some point in the season. And all of these players missed significant time. So, lots of teams quite heavily affected. Significant Injuries (missing time throughout the year):

Atlanta Hawks: Josh Smith, Marvin Williams
Boston Celtics: Paul Pierce, Wally, Jefferson, Perkins
Charlotte Bobcats: Knight, May
Chicago Bulls: - N/A -
Cleveland Cavs: Hughes
Dallas Mavericks: Howard, Stackhouse
Detroit Pistons: - N/A -
Denver Nuggets: Carmelo, JR Smith, Nene, Camby
Golden State Warriors: Baron, Monta, Murphy, Richardson, Pietrus
Houston Rockets: TMac, Yao
Los Angeles Clippers: Cassell, Kaman
Lost Angeles Lakers: Odom, Kwame
Indiana Pacers: - N/A -
Miami Heat: O’Neal
Milwaukee Bucks: Simmons, Charlie V
Memphis Grizzlies: Pau Gasol
Minnesotta TWolves: McCants
New Jersey Nets: Jefferson, Krstic
New Orleans Hornets: Paul, Peja, West, Jackson
New York Knicks: Frye, Francis, Richardson
Orlando Magic: Nelson, Hedo
Phoenix Suns: - N/A -
Portland TrailBlazers: Roy, Miles, Pryzbilla
Philadelphia 76ers: AI, Webber
Sacramento Kings: Bibby, Miller,
San Antonio Spurs: - N/A -
Seattle SuperSonics: Lewis, Ray Allen
Toronto Raptors: Bosh
Utah Jazz: AK47 (plus he’s been sucking)
Washington Wizards: - N/A -

Anyways that’s just who I can think of off the top of my head and these are all players who were probably drafted or picked up and on a roster at some point in the season. And all of these players missed significant time. So, lots of teams quite heavily affected.

]]> by: Jeremy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2241 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:00:08 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2241 You know, with all of these injuries that have occured recently, it's funny to look back at this season (in fantasy) as pretty strange. Sure, players get hurt every year, and you can pencil guys like Baron Davis and Camby to miss some time, but this year we've seen major players (starters) from just about every single team miss significant playing time. And knowing how to deal with this injury outbreak is going to define this season in fantasy basketball. There are a couple of strategies to take, and it depends on (1) game format, (2) who is on your team already, and (3) you standing in the league. For example, if you have a limit of 82 games played per position, then you can play your bench players same to make up for the lost games and there won't be a problem. The bigger issue comes from H2H and regular Roto leagues where they can play as many games as possible. In H2H, most teams will have players that are hurt, so at least that somewhat neutralizes the pain, but still teams that are healthy and producing can make major headways for this short period of time. One strategy is to drop good players (picked in round 4-6) for a healthy guy on the waiver. While this may be okay for dropping a guy who is questionable to come back this season (Peja) I tend to dislike this strategy, because then you are stuck with inferior players for the rest of the season. Yet, it is exactly what the top player in my H2H league decided to do when he dropped Josh Smith, out only 4-6 weeks. The other strategy is to use this time to throw out some buy-low deals. For example, maybe you trade a 4th and 5th round value player for Yao Ming and Rashard Lewis, expecting them to put up 1st/2nd round value when they return. This is the stategy that, while you have to really think about for yourself in Roto, is something I recommend in H2H if you are at all near the middle or top of the standings. In my case, I am currently third in H2H, despite not having Camby, Pierce, David West, (and recently Krstic and Chris Webber). I recently dropped Webber for Josh Smith, becuase I can afford the risk of waiting it out. Sure, I might lose the next three weeks until this guys are healthy, but I won't lose that bad. At worst, I'll still be in contention for a playoff spot, and with all of my guys back I'll be able to make a strong push in the end. Anyways, that's my take on the current injury situation in the NBA, and how you deal with it will define how well you do, as it's easier to buy low on a guy like Yao Ming when they are injured for another month than at any other time. You know, with all of these injuries that have occured recently, it’s funny to look back at this season (in fantasy) as pretty strange. Sure, players get hurt every year, and you can pencil guys like Baron Davis and Camby to miss some time, but this year we’ve seen major players (starters) from just about every single team miss significant playing time.

And knowing how to deal with this injury outbreak is going to define this season in fantasy basketball. There are a couple of strategies to take, and it depends on (1) game format, (2) who is on your team already, and (3) you standing in the league.

For example, if you have a limit of 82 games played per position, then you can play your bench players same to make up for the lost games and there won’t be a problem. The bigger issue comes from H2H and regular Roto leagues where they can play as many games as possible. In H2H, most teams will have players that are hurt, so at least that somewhat neutralizes the pain, but still teams that are healthy and producing can make major headways for this short period of time.

One strategy is to drop good players (picked in round 4-6) for a healthy guy on the waiver. While this may be okay for dropping a guy who is questionable to come back this season (Peja) I tend to dislike this strategy, because then you are stuck with inferior players for the rest of the season. Yet, it is exactly what the top player in my H2H league decided to do when he dropped Josh Smith, out only 4-6 weeks.

The other strategy is to use this time to throw out some buy-low deals. For example, maybe you trade a 4th and 5th round value player for Yao Ming and Rashard Lewis, expecting them to put up 1st/2nd round value when they return. This is the stategy that, while you have to really think about for yourself in Roto, is something I recommend in H2H if you are at all near the middle or top of the standings.

In my case, I am currently third in H2H, despite not having Camby, Pierce, David West, (and recently Krstic and Chris Webber). I recently dropped Webber for Josh Smith, becuase I can afford the risk of waiting it out. Sure, I might lose the next three weeks until this guys are healthy, but I won’t lose that bad. At worst, I’ll still be in contention for a playoff spot, and with all of my guys back I’ll be able to make a strong push in the end.

Anyways, that’s my take on the current injury situation in the NBA, and how you deal with it will define how well you do, as it’s easier to buy low on a guy like Yao Ming when they are injured for another month than at any other time.

]]> by: Andy http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2237 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:08:18 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2237 S - BV and I have both been hanging on to Murphy. Supposedly he could play as early as Saturday. He was pretty inconsistent (both in playing time and performance) before getting hurt, and it seems like Nellie doesn't like his game that much. Still, as a C-eligible guy in the Warriors offense, you have to think Murphy will have value when he comes back. However, I would only trade Livingston for him if you're really desperate at C - with Cassell out "indefinitely", I think Livingston has far more value than Murphy (or Green) right now. He's not really showing it yet, but I would want him on my roster if I could get him. Dave - don't even consider dropping Lewis. Francesc - that's the million dollar question! Based on what I've seen, Allen should still get a fair amount of minutes once everyone is healthy. It sounds like Wally Szczerbiak is going to be the starter, but Allen has played so well that I think he's got to get some minutes. I think he and Wally will cut into each other's fantasy value. As far as Green, despite his strong play, I don't see him getting a ton of minutes once Pierce gets back - Pierce plays 40 minutes a game, and there just won't be PT available at the 3 for Green. He could get some run at the 4 due to Ryan Gomes' uninspired play but he's too skinny to play there all the time, especially since Al Jefferson is also slightly undersized at C. S - BV and I have both been hanging on to Murphy. Supposedly he could play as early as Saturday. He was pretty inconsistent (both in playing time and performance) before getting hurt, and it seems like Nellie doesn’t like his game that much. Still, as a C-eligible guy in the Warriors offense, you have to think Murphy will have value when he comes back.
However, I would only trade Livingston for him if you’re really desperate at C - with Cassell out “indefinitely”, I think Livingston has far more value than Murphy (or Green) right now. He’s not really showing it yet, but I would want him on my roster if I could get him.

Dave - don’t even consider dropping Lewis.

Francesc - that’s the million dollar question! Based on what I’ve seen, Allen should still get a fair amount of minutes once everyone is healthy. It sounds like Wally Szczerbiak is going to be the starter, but Allen has played so well that I think he’s got to get some minutes. I think he and Wally will cut into each other’s fantasy value.
As far as Green, despite his strong play, I don’t see him getting a ton of minutes once Pierce gets back - Pierce plays 40 minutes a game, and there just won’t be PT available at the 3 for Green. He could get some run at the 4 due to Ryan Gomes’ uninspired play but he’s too skinny to play there all the time, especially since Al Jefferson is also slightly undersized at C.

]]> by: Francesc http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2236 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:33:25 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2236 I play in a deep league where we keep most players from year to year. There are also specific rules to not allow streaming, so if i sign a player i will have a tough time to drop him. I was thinking about signing Gerald Green or Tony Allen, but i'm afraid of their PT when everybody is healthy again in Boston. Also, if i finally decide to sign some, i wouldn't want to miss Green if he's ever gonna be given big PT next season. What do you guys think about them both looking at this season and next one? (i know it's tough to tell about next season, but i have to care now, i'm afraid) Keep up the good work, and thanks in advance! I play in a deep league where we keep most players from year to year. There are also specific rules to not allow streaming, so if i sign a player i will have a tough time to drop him.

I was thinking about signing Gerald Green or Tony Allen, but i’m afraid of their PT when everybody is healthy again in Boston. Also, if i finally decide to sign some, i wouldn’t want to miss Green if he’s ever gonna be given big PT next season.

What do you guys think about them both looking at this season and next one? (i know it’s tough to tell about next season, but i have to care now, i’m afraid)

Keep up the good work, and thanks in advance!

]]> by: Dave http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2234 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:10:10 +0000 http://www.fantasybasketblog.net/2006/12/28/this-week-in-hot-pickups/#comment-2234 Is it worth hanging onto Rashard Lewis? I'm in a 10 team H2H league and every week is tight. Is it worth hanging onto Rashard Lewis? I’m in a 10 team H2H league and every week is tight.

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