Archive for December, 2009

NBA Fantasy Waiver Wire (Dec. 30th): Kirk Hinrich Starting Again

NBA Fantasy Waiver Wire (Dec. 30th): Kirk Hinrich Starting Again

There have been a number of injuries and roster changes in the NBA over the first couple of months, and as we're approaching the New Year, it's time to take a look at a few guys on the waiver wire that deserve some love. Here are five guys that ar.. Read More

Fantasy, NBA | 12.29.09 | 5 Comments

2009 NBA Rookie Watch (Dec. 16th)

2009 NBA Rookie Watch (Dec. 16th)

[caption id="attachment_478" align="alignright" width="235" caption="Budinger was impressive in his last start."][/caption] Tyreke Evans officially moves past Brandon Jennings as the top rookie player of the 2009 class, as he's been the best examp.. Read More

NBA | 12.16.09 | 1 Comment

NBA Power Rankings (Dec. 16th): Streaking Celtics Regain Top Spot

NBA Power Rankings (Dec. 16th): Streaking Celtics Regain Top Spot

[caption id="attachment_471" align="alignright" width="219" caption="The Celtics are red hot."][/caption] Tough crowd? The Lakers' streak-ending loss at Utah Saturday night ended up pushing them out of the top spot in the rankings for the first tim.. Read More

NBA | 12.16.09 | 2 Comments

NBA Quick Shots (Dec. 10th): Injury and Fantasy Notes

NBA Quick Shots (Dec. 10th): Injury and Fantasy Notes

Rudy Fernandez Sidelined For 4-6 Weeks Fernandez had surgery this week to alleviate pain and pressure in his legs. A damaged nerve in his back was causing the disruption, and the second-year guard should miss at least a month of action. He .. Read More

Fantasy, NBA, NBA Playoffs | 12.10.09 | No Comments

Brandon Jennings: NBA Savior or Destroyer?

Brandon Jennings: NBA Savior or Destroyer?

It's been over five months since the Milwaukee Bucks selected point guard Brandon Jennings with the 10th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. Since then, the young, confident Jennings has done nothing but secure the starting job ahead of vetera.. Read More

NBA | 12.10.09 | 3 Comments

NBA Power Rankings (Dec. 9th): Lakers Alone on Top

NBA Power Rankings (Dec. 9th): Lakers Alone on Top

Kobe Bryant's improbable heroics against Miami Friday night helped the Lakers' win streak stay alive. The defending champs have now won nine consecutive games, and are the NBA's undisputed heavyweight through the first quarter of the '09-'10 s.. Read More

NBA | 12.9.09 | 1 Comment

NBA Fantasy Risers (Dec. 5th)

NBA Fantasy Risers (Dec. 5th)

At this point in the season, after almost 20 games your roster is about where it needs to be, save for you patiently awaiting the return of an injured player (Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, etc.), or guessing which of your bench players will be effec.. Read More

NBA, NBA Draft, NBA Playoffs | 12.5.09 | No Comments

Top 10 Rookie Watch (Dec 5th)

Top 10 Rookie Watch (Dec 5th)

[caption id="attachment_448" align="alignright" width="195" caption="Jennings is #1."][/caption] We're not even two full months into the NBA season, but what's sports coverage without over-analyzing every step that young players take? The beautifu.. Read More

NBA | 12.5.09 | 3 Comments