Carmelo Anthony DUI Suspension – Fantasy Impact
April 14, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA News
Carmelo Anthony was arrested early Monday morning for suspicion of DUI. While the results of the blood test won’t be available for another two weeks, Anthony will likely face a suspension at some point if he’s found guilty.
The good news for Anthony owners in fantasy basketball is that he will likely be available for the season finale. The Nuggets play the Grizzlies on Wednesday in a game that will likely have playoff implications. The only way Anthony might not play is if that game suddenly becomes meaningless in regards to the playoffs.
If Anthony doesn’t play, that’s a big fantasy boost for Linas Kleiza. Kleiza would get the bulk of the minutes at small forward and has proven to be a very capable player this year when given the minutes. Additionally, you could expect Allen Iverson to carry even more of the load.
When will Anthony be suspended by the NBA? It’s unlikely that it will happen at any point before next year’s regular season. If Anthony is found guilty at some point, there’s a good chance he’ll be suspended for the first couple games of the 2008-09 NBA season.
