During the 2009 NBA playoffs, we’ve heard a lot about The Great Debate. Who is better — Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? While that debate definitely is great, we’ll look at this debate based solely on fantasy basketball stats.
Scoring: LeBron – The King is averaging 35.3 points in the playoffs
Assists: LeBron – The great Cavalier dishes an average of 6.9 assists.
Rebounds: LeBron – Mr. James is grabbing 8.6 boards per outing.
Blocked Shots: Kobe – The Black Mamba is just barely ahead.
Steals: Kobe – The former #8 is averaging 1.93 steals in the playoffs.
FG%: LeBron – The crab dribbler is shooting …read more

For those playing playoff fantasy basketball, you now have eight teams to choose from instead of 16. Here is the fantasy All-Star team comprised of those players still alive in the 2009 NBA Playoffs:
C Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
After plenty of rest following his Game 6 suspension in the first round, look for Dwight Howard to try to beat up on the depleted Boston Celtics. With Kevin Garnett out, Howard could go off.
PF Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
The Nuggets are a difficult matchup but Dirk Nowitzki should be able to have a solid series. He started off slow against the San Antonio …read more

We have now seen each team play in the 2009 NBA playoffs. Here are four playoff fantasy basketball sleepers that could help you take home the NBA fantasy championship:
Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks
For much of this season, Josh Smith disappointed. He was either gimpy, unhappy or unmotivated. Whatever the case may have been, Smith is back at the top of his game and has a chance to be a fantasy beast in the playoffs.
Glen Davis, Boston Celtics
With Kevin Garnett out for the entire NBA playoffs, Glenn Davis is now the starting power forward for the Celtics. While he’s not nearly as …read more

The matchups for the first round of the 2009 NBA playoffs have been decided. If you are going to play playoff fantasy basketball, here’s a look at what you can expect in the first round of the 2009 NBA playoffs.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. 8) Utah Jazz
The Lakers are the overwhelming favorites and should have an easy time against the slumping Jazz.
2) Denver Nuggets vs. 7) New Orleans Hornets
If the Hornets can get healthy, they could pull the upset against the good but not great Nuggets.
3) San Antonio Spurs vs. 6) Dallas Mavericks
These two Texas teams are …read more

Don Nelson, Mr. Run-and-Gun himself, is returning to coach the Golden State Warriors in the 2008-09 NBA season. Nelson had previously contemplated retirement but he has decided to coach at least one more year.
Nelson is a fantasy owner’s dream. He doesn’t care much about defense or playing big, plodding centers. Instead, Nelson is all about scoring. He’ll put five perimeter players on the court if he thinks it will give him the best chance to win.
If Nelson were to retire, that would have had a negative impact on the fantasy stock of all the players on …read more