Stephen Jackson has made it clear that he wants out of Golden State and would prefer being traded to a perennial contender.  Who doesn’t want to play for a perennial contender.  I’ve always hated the term “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” and for good reason.  Gone are the days where athletes take pride in being part of a team that does it on their own.  There are no more Magic Johnsons or Larry Birds.  Nobody cares about integrity anymore.  It’s all about winning a championship no matter what it takes.


I know, Jackson didn’t start with the Warriors but he did help them make their first playoff run in 12 years. Now he wants to up and leave because he feels that “At this point, I’m 31 years old. I have four or five years left, I want to be in a situation where I can continually be in the playoffs and get another ring. So that’s where my mind is at now.” That is what he had to say to Dime Magazine.


So, in terms of fantasy relevance Jackson will most likely take a big hit in value unless he is traded to New York (which will not happen). Golden State is the perfect place for S-Jax and he knows it. I guess now all he wants is another ring and he is willing to abandon a franchise that took him in when he was considered a major risk and turned his career around. Good riddance Mr. Jackson, and don’t let the door hit you on the way out.


Meanwhile, scoring opportunities should skyrocket for Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry. Not to mention Anthony Randolph and Corey Maggette should see a bump in offensive production. The move could allow Randolph to move over to the SF position occasionally also. It will be interesting to see how the Warriors and their fans handle this situation.

Here is a list of the top 100 NBA players in terms of fantasy basketball.  I’ve asked two colleagues of mine to rank them along with me.  Hopefully this can be of some help to you.  Now, as the season nears, the rankings will most likely change so keep checking back for more updates.  BC= Brandon Craver, SH= Steve Hampton and TJ= Terrance Jackson.

Player                                       Pos.     BC SH TJ  AVG.

Even though he has only played in 15 games over the last two seasons, there is reason to believe that Gilbert Arenas might be on his way back to dominance. When he was healthy, he was a player that would get you 25+ points per game, 4+ rebounds per game, 6 assists per game, almost 2 steals per game and close to 3 3pt per game. Those are numbers that you can’t ignore. Plenty of NBA players are even tweeting about how “Gilbert is back”.


He’s been seen shooting around and playing in pickup games and the most notable thing about it is that he has his explosiveness back. Plus, he’s doing it without a knee brace. That says a lot about how well he is recovering from two surgeries over the last two years.


So, what does this mean for fantasy owners? Well, it’s looking like Arenas will currently go somewhere around the fourth round in drafts this coming fantasy season. But, if the hype keeps coming, the stock will rise. I’m even hearing that he might move all the way up to the second round if the good news keeps coming. The second round might be too early but if you can get him in the mid to late third or early fourth round, you could have a serious first round talent on your team.


Be careful though because he is still a MAJOR injury risk. If you do draft him, make sure you have another option to replace him if he goes down. If someone wants to take him in the second round, good for them. You’ll just have one more safe option to choose from when your pick comes around.

Here is a roundup of some links that I like to browse for information regarding fantasy sports or just team specific information. Local blogs are a great way to find out about the little things that are going on with your favorite teams.




Rotoassist.com is a great source for fantasy football, baseball and basketball information. Right now they are putting together their “Top Fantasy” players by position. Check them out if you want to know who to draft in your Fantasy Football League this year. They know what it takes to win a Championship.


Think you have what it takes to to write your own blog? Sportsblognet.com is a great place to start your own blog. It is simple and a great way to be heard by the masses. Check it out if you think you know something about sports that others might want to hear.


If you are looking for a breakdown of the 2009-10 NBA Schedule then Hoopsworld.com has it for you. They give you an in depth look at the NBA schedule and break it down for you into categories like road trip lengths to long months to nationally televised games. This is a good tool to use when thinking about who to draft.

The New York Knicks may be able to sign David Lee to a one year contract but it should be a hefty one. There is nothing new in regards to a long term contract for David Lee and the Knicks. Lee and his agent feel that a one year contract may work but the Knicks are going to pay him what he feels he is worth.


I don’t understand why no other teams have made a real run at signing Lee to an offer sheet. He can rebound and score and is a high energy guy and a fan favorite. Maybe he’s asking for a little too much but it seems a little odd that nobody has made a move for him. In the end he’ll probably sign a one year deal with the Knicks and have to try his luck next year. At least we know what to expect from him in the D’Antoni offense.