Blake Griffin, the first overall draft pick of the 2009 NBA Draft, is already dealing with his first NBA injury. The good news is that the Los Angeles Clippers aren’t too worried about the right shoulder strain that will keep Griffin off the court for up to a month.
As of now, there’s no indication that Griffin will miss any days of training camp. In fact, he should be healthy in plenty of time.
In summer league, Griffin already began to show his fantasy basketball potential. In 34.6 minutes per game, Griffin averaged 19.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting …read more

The latest rumor has the Los Angeles Clippers making a hard push for the Los Angeles Clippers. So far in free agency, Iverson hasn’t generated much interest. In fact, he’s found it difficult to land a one-year deal worth the full MLE (about $6 million).
If the Clippers are willing to give him that contract, Iverson could very well end up in Los Angeles. How would he fit with fantasy basketball in mind?
For Iverson, it’ll likely be as good of a fit as possible. The Clippers don’t care too much about winning and will likely allow Iverson to touch the ball …read more

Blake Griffin played his first game as a professional on Monday as he suited up for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2009 NBA summer league. It quickly became obvious why Griffin is such a highly regarded prospect.
In 30 minutes, Griffin had 27 points and 12 rebounds, while hitting 11-of-15 shots from the field. Riding Griffin, the Clippers were able to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers summer league team by a final score of 93-82.
While Griffin had a successful debut, it wasn’t perfect. The first pick of the 2009 NBA Draft hit only half of his eight free throws and …read more

On Thursday, the 2009 NBA Draft took place in New York City. After a lot of trades and a lot of action, we finally know the new homes for the NBA rookies during the 2009-10 season. Here are the best rookies for next season in regards to how they’ll perform in fantasy basketball:
1. Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
Griffin is very talented and a great athlete on top of that. He’s also entering a situation in need of a superstar. As long as the Clippers trade a few bigs to make room for him, Griffin should be very good his rookie …read more

For the 2009-2010 fantasy basketball season, there appears to be a few rookies that should be considered for fantasy purposes. While the the 2009 NBA Draft isn’t deep with talent, it has a few players that should be able to help out right away.
1. Blake Griffin
Not only is Blake Griffin going to be the first pick in the draft, he’s going to be the first rookie chosen in 2009-2010 fantasy basketball drafts. There’s a good chance that he could be productive right from the beginning.
2. James Harden
The player most ready to come into the NBA and put points on the …read more

The 2009 NBA Draft will take place at the end of June. However, if you are playing dynasty fantasy basketball, it’s never too early to take a look at the top prospects.
1. Blake Griffin, Oklahoma
Griffin will go number one overall. This athletic bigman has a chance to be a double-double machine.
2. Ricky Rubio, Spain
One of the most hyped players from Europe of all-time, Rubio already has a lot of fans in the United States.
3. Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut
A big shot-blocking center, Hasheem Thabeet will tempt teams with his huge size and wingspan.
4. James Harden, Arizona State
Every team could use more scoring …read more

Although the 2009 NBA Draft is a long ways away, Blake Griffin has already emerged as the favorite to be the number one pick in the draft. Griffin is a 6-foot-9 power forward who plays for Oklahoma.
The most impressive aspects about him are his fundamentals and his power around the basket. Once he gets the ball down low, he’ll figure out a way to score. He’s also a very good rebounder and an improving defender.
In his freshman season at Oklahoma, Griffin averaged 14.7 points, 9.1 rebounds and 28.4 minutes per game. He shot 56.8% from the …read more

If you are in a dynasty league, it’s important to know which players coming into the league could help your team. Here’s a look far into the future as we take a peak at the 2009 NBA Draft and look at the top five prospects.
1) Demar DeRozan, Compton High School
DeRozan is a 6-foot-6 shooting guard from Compton, California who is headed to USC next season. DeRozan is an explosive guard who can score from above the rim. His jumper is decent and his basketball IQ seems to be high for a high school player. Look for him to make an …read more