Tip-In Points: Fantasy Basketball Advice from the Gut
Anyone can suggest adds and drops for the NBA fantasy fans out there, but very few make those suggestions from the gut. Don’t know what fantasy advice from the gut is like? Keep reading. Don’t want to know what fantasy advice from the gut is like? Well then nevermind the gut thing … I was just saying that to get you to like me. We’ve sprinkled in tons of helpful stats for all fantasy formats too. Because that’s the kind of fantasy help you deserve.
Unless you deserve help from the gut. Then there’s that too.
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In his first week, Jameer Nelson only hit double digits once and fantasy owners chalked it up to rust. The second week, it was more of the same and Nelson owners grew a bit restless. But Vince was out and Rashard was out and mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy. So week 4 was when Nelson owners were going to catch a break. Then they did. In his kneecap. And that break will last until at least Christmas or maybe Hanukkah. Jason Williams moves from JV to varsity while Nelson’s out.
Moving on. Take it to the bridge!
Anthony Morrow, GSW – Don Nelson left some slack in the leash and left Anthony Morrow in the game for 35 minutes. When he plays over the 30, he averages 20 points. Anything less, 6.5 points. You’ve got about four more games before Nellie realizes this and sits him.
Troy Murphy, IND – Sat out his fifth straight game with a bruised back. It had nothing to do with his Achilles, so save your “fall of Troy” puns. Or find the D-League shootaround Troy Hudson is hanging out at and use it on him.
Anderson Varejao, CLE – Sat out the round of wind sprints with the Warriors with a hip contusion.
Andres Nocioni, SAC – Skipped the game against his old hardwood mates with a hip pointer. Still managed to go 1-for-7 with six ridiculous bricks from 23 feet out.
Brook Lopez, NJ – Baloo the Bear had 26 points / 16 rebounds / 5 blocks (for the second time this season), which is awesome until you realize that he actually played more minutes than were available on Tuesday. Some of those stats are going to count toward New Jersey’s next game. Congrats. You’ve been credited 8 points and 2 blocks.
Chris Douglas-Roberts, NJ – Compact Disc Rewritable dropped 27 points but only shot .444. He hasn’t missed a free throw since returning with swine flu (12-12). Things your doctor doesn’t want you to know.
J.R. Smith, DEN – No one’s calling him Earl. He’s been J.R. too long. It’s like in 4th grade when I asked that everyone start calling me Gozer. I just couldn’t get it to stick. He had 29 points in 21 minutes.
Nene Hilario, DEN – 20 points / 10 grabs / 5 assists / 4 steals / 4 blocks. Kids, this is how you do fantasy. He’s the only Nugg to reach all five of those levels at the same time. Nene ne-ne. Nene ne-ne. Hey! Hey! Hey! Good Stats!
J.J. Hickson, CLE – With both Shaq and Varejao out, Jimmy Jam has been gellin’ (19.7 points in last three games). Like Magellan. Is you sellin’ what I’m smellin’? Alright. I’m finished.
Baron Davis, LAC – Baron Von Davis went 7-for-21, which is bad, but not as bad as going 3-for-12 from behind the arc. Coach Mike Dunleavy asked him to stop shooting. Davis politely said no. Dunleavy went back to sleep.
Devin Brown, NO – “Not-Chris Paul” was the second leading scorer and played the third most minutes on Tuesday. Clearly this means Paul will have to earn his job back upon his return.
Kobe Bryant, LAL – Mamba No. 5 dropped 40 points on the Pistons for the 100th time in his career. If that’s what a sore groin does to you then I’m sorry I wore a cup all those years of little league.
LINE OF THE NIGHT: LeBron James, CLE – 31 points / 5 rebounds / 12 assists / 2 turnovers / 1 steal / 2 (impressive) blocks/ 11-19 (.579) from the floor. And rumors are spreading that basketball is starting to bore him and he’s been whispering about playing football. If James is on your fantasy team, start negotiating now to use him as a keeper on your football team.
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