From FantasyFanatics.com
Well, All-Star Weekend has come and gone, however, the debate on the “Superman” dunk (was it a dunk or not?) still rages on. As fantasy basketball players, we have bigger concerns on our mind. For one, what are the fantasy effects of all of the blockbuster deals this season? Also, are there any second-half sleepers out there to help you in your league’s stretch run? Here is a look at those questions and more.
Trade Fallout – The Winners:
Kurt Thomas – Power Forward/Center – Spurs – Thomas moves to a team that needs his services in the post. He should …read more

By Brian Wagoner, Fantasy Basketball Expert for FantasyFanatics.com
Just as the dust settled on a couple of blockbuster deals last week, we may have another one on our hands if the Nets and Mavericks can sort out Devean George’s contract in a deal that would send Jason Kidd back to Dallas. The next week that leads up to the trading deadline appears to not only be attention-grabbing, but it could have a major shake up in your fantasy league as well.
It is important to remember when analyzing a deal to not only look at the players involved in the trade, …read more

Guest Blog By Fantasy Fanatics
Pau Gasol is now a Laker. Shaquille O’Neal is a Sun and Shawn Marion is a member of the Heat. This week’s transactions may have just shifted the powers in the Western Conference. One thing it definitely has done is give us plenty to talk about. But what affect do these deals have on the fantasy basketball landscape, if any? Let us look at the fall out of those deals and other goings on around the league that could help your team up to and beyond the All-Star break.
On the Rise
Andrea Bargnani – Power Forward/Center – …read more

Guest Blog By Fantasy Fanatics
We are at the point of the season when most coaches have settled on their rotations and most players have settled into their roles. As a result, there are not many players who are going to shock us with a dramatic change in their production level, unless an injury or trade plays a role. Nevertheless, let’s take a look at some of the movers and shakers of the fantasy basketball world.
On the Rise
Gilbert Arenas – Guard – Wizards – Word is that Arenas has started more extensive workouts in preparation of a return shortly after the …read more

By the Fantasy Basketball Experts at FantasyFanatics.com
On the Rise
Samuel Dalembert – C – 76ers
Dalembert is not a gifted scorer. His value lies in what he can give you on the boards and in the shots that he blocks. In his past 10 games, he has provided plenty of value in those categories, averaging 11.2 rebounds and 3.3 blocks a game. Dalembert is also solid from the field (54%) and you could do worse from a center at the line (71%). The Sixers do not have a great number of scoring options, so he will throw in an occasional 20 point …read more