Although it’s expected that Gooden will come off the bench, there’s definitely a chance for him to carve out a substantial role. Next to Tim Duncan, the Spurs have only a selection of questionably talented role players.

In terms of fantasy basketball, Gooden will only truly hold value if he starts. As a starter and playing thirty minutes per night, Gooden could average somewhere around ten points and eight boards per game for San Antonio.

The players this news could negatively affect are Matt Bonner and Kurt Thomas. Bonner has been a very good source for three-pointers from the bigman positions in both the NBA and the fantasy world. If he finds himself coming off the bench, his stock would plummet.

Thomas doesn’t have much of a fantasy stock as it stands and this news lowers his status to a penny stock.

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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.

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