All of a sudden, Brent Barry is one of the most popular players in the NBA. Teams are tripping over themselves trying to figure out a way to sign him.
How did Barry become a free agent? After being traded to the Seattle Supersonics along with Francisco Elson and a draft pick for Kurt Thomas, the Sonics made another trade that forced them to waive a player. Barry was the player who Seattle decided to waive.
The 36-year-old Barry is a guy who can shoot three-pointers at a great clip. He’s also an accomplished passer and playmaker. Those skills are highly needed …read more

Sometimes trades in the NBA could be considered big trades but don’t make a ripple in the fantasy world. The Kurt Thomas to the San Antonio Spurs trade is one of those trades. While Thomas has been a consistent fantasy option this year, there likely aren’t many fantasy teams that he’s starring on.
And now that he’s going to the Spurs, his fantasy value will drop even further. He was starting and playing relatively big minutes for the Seattle Supersonics. With the Spurs, he likely won’t start right away. In fact, Fabricio Oberto may remain the starter for the rest of …read more

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