Drew Gooden Waived – Fantasy Impact

Drew Gooden, who was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Sacramento Kings on the trade deadline, was waived by the Kings. The timing of the transaction allows Gooden to be picked up by another team and be eligible for the playoffs.

A number of championship contending teams are said to be interested in Gooden. The three teams most linked to Gooden are the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers.

If Gooden ends up with the Spurs, he very well could start next to Tim Duncan. The Spurs have been shopping for help next to Duncan and Gooden has enough skill to be able to step in and produce right away.

In Dallas, Gooden could conceivably start next to Dirk Nowitzki. Although that would form a small front line, Gooden and Nowitzki would be a difficult pair of players to defend. Gooden isn’t nearly as skilled as Nowitzki but he has range on his jumper and can finish around the rim.

The Cavs and Gooden know each other very well. Gooden played for Cleveland for three and a half seasons. However, the Cavs are said to be more interested in signing fellow free agent Joe Smith.

In the fantasy world, Gooden is a decent bigman who can put up stats in a hurry. Keep an eye on where he ends up and if he can work his way into the starting lineup. If he can, Gooden will once again become a fantasy viable option.