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Backup plans for fantasy players who might be shut down
Which player are you most worried about being shut down during the final month of the season, and is there a player you recommend picking up now who might help fill the eventual void? Jim McCormick: This is a topic I’m quite familiar with, as my Sixers have already shut down their top player (Joel […]
Continue readingFantasy hoops: Should we believe in Kemba Walker?
Kemba Walker has averaged 40.6 FG% and 33.8 3-FG% for his career, but after 13 games this season, those numbers are up to 47.0 FG% and 41.3 3-FG%. In turn, he is averaging 24.7 PPG — way up from 20.9 PPG last season. What do you think his FG% and PPG will be at season’s […]
Continue readingUsing true shooting percentage to find the next breakout star
But the indicators of what makes a player more or less efficient can be a little less obvious. And finding and exploiting areas of hidden value area is key when trying to win any fantasy league. In terms of fantasy performance, efficiency is most extrapolated into percentage production. In most leagues, field goal percentage and […]
Continue readingDaily Fantasy Basketball: Late lineup notes for March 25
Good luck! If DeMarcus Cousins (probable) plays … Then his ceiling becomes the highest of the night. With the Suns’ Tyson Chandler already ruled out in what is supposed to be a close game, Cousins could be a key to a winning lineup. In his last eight games, Boogie has averaged 36.1 MPG, 27 PPG, […]
Continue readingDaily Fantasy Basketball: Late lineup notes for March 28
In today’s edition of our late lineup notes, I’ll give you a few things to watch for based on players with statuses that could indicate they won’t play — and what that could mean for adjustments to your lineup. I’ll also answer questions on Twitter closer to lock (@cfrelund). Good luck! Keep track of the […]
Continue readingWhy you should pick up Michael Beasley in fantasy
This week, with the fantasy playoffs in full swing, we are narrowing our list to those who are playing at least four games over the next seven days. Here are the ones to target this week, with their ESPN ownership listed: Doug McDermott, SF, Chicago Bulls (21.1) McDermott doesn’t do much more than score and […]
Continue readingShould fantasy owners invest in Yogi Ferrell?
We have to talk about Yogi Ferrell. Working on a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks, he racked up 9 points, 1 3-pointer, 7 dimes and 2 steals in 36 minutes against the San Antonio Spurs Sunday and followed that up with 19 points, 3 3s, 3 dimes and 4 steals against the Cleveland Cavaliers […]
Continue readingStarting Five: Is Carmelo’s health a concern?
This week’s contributors are ESPN NBA Insider Kevin Pelton, ESPN Fantasy analyst Jim McCormick and yours truly, Tom Carpenter. Pelton: I don’t know that anyone who’s not a doctor can really tell you how Anthony’s knee is going to hold up the rest of the season. The procedure he underwent was a serious one that […]
Continue readingResetting rankings on top names
“Note: Brian McKitish’s top 130 players are ranked for their fantasy value from this point forward in the 2012-13 NBA season. Previous rank is indicated in parentheses. “ 1. Kevin Durant, OKC (1) 2. LeBron James, MIA (2) 3. Chris Paul, LAC (4) 4. Russell Westbrook, OKC (5) 5. Kevin Love, MIN (3) 6. Kobe […]
Continue readingMonroe, Millsap and Pekovic on rise
As I warned last week, this time-share will continue to frustrate fantasy owners unless an injury strikes in the Raptors’ backcourt. Calderon and Lowry have individual value, but they’ll continue to cut into each other’s minutes and production for the foreseeable future. Note: Brian McKitish’s top 130 players are ranked for their fantasy value from […]
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