Expert Fantasy » hoops http://www.everyjoe.com/expertfantasy Fantasy Sports Advice - Fantasy Football Tips Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:46:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Fantasy Basketball: Super Sleepers http://www.everyjoe.com/expertfantasy/fantasy-basketball-super-sleepers-3/ http://www.everyjoe.com/expertfantasy/fantasy-basketball-super-sleepers-3/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:46:35 +0000 Stephen Kersey http://www.hoopsfantasy.com/fantasy-basketball-super-sleepers-3/ Post from: Expert Fantasy

]]> CJ Miles, Utah Jazz
With Andrei Kirilenko battling a bad back, Miles has been getting some starts for the Jazz. While Miles is still a young player who needs to gain a few pounds of muscle, he has shown to be skilled with a good jumper. If Kirilenko misses extended time due to his injury, expect Miles to have a fair shot to become the full-time starter in Utah.

Renaldo Balkman, New York Knicks
Balkman is a very good athlete, a good defender and a player who can put up quality fantasy numbers. The problem is he’s stuck on the Knicks. However, the good news is that Balkman is one of the leading candidates to be traded. A lot of teams around the league could use his services. If Balkman gets traded, he could turn into a fantasy stud rather fast.

Johan Petro, Seattle Supersonics
Petro hasn’t gotten many minutes for the Sonics this year. Recently, he did have a very good game in which he 22 points, nine rebounds and three blocks off the bench. If he could eventually earn a spot in the starting lineup at center for Seattle, Petro is skilled enough to become a decent fantasy option.

Ian Mahinmi, San Antonio Spurs
If you are in a keeper or dynasty basketball league, Mahinmi is a guy to keep an eye on. Property of the San Antonio Spurs, Mahinmi is playing rather well in the NBA Development League. He’s currently averaging 19.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks, while shooting 64.1% from the field. He projects to be a future power forward in the NBA.

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]]> Arenas, who has missed much of the season with a knee injury, sent shockwaves through the fantasy world when he said that he might miss the rest of the season. That wasn’t the Gilbert Arenas injury update fantasy owners (or Wizards fans) were hoping to hear out of the horse’s mouth.

Arenas insists that he’s pain-free but says that he doesn’t want to return until he’s completely confident in his knee. After missing the end of last season with a knee injury that required surgery, Arenas had a second surgery in November. His original prognosis had him out three months.

If Arenas doesn’t play again this season, Antonio Daniels will remain the starting point guard for the Washington Wizards. Daniels, who just recently returned to the lineup after being sidelined with an injury himself, is a capable fantasy player who gives you consistent production. However, obviously he’s no Arenas.

Gilbert Arenas Mix …

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]]> http://www.everyjoe.com/expertfantasy/gilbert-arenas-injury-update/feed/ 1 Why I Love Fantasy Basketball http://www.everyjoe.com/expertfantasy/why-i-love-fantasy-basketball/ http://www.everyjoe.com/expertfantasy/why-i-love-fantasy-basketball/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:24:05 +0000 Stephen Kersey http://www.hoopsfantasy.com/why-i-love-fantasy-basketball/ Post from: Expert Fantasy

]]> Like most of you that are reading here, I love fantasy basketball. Here are some of the top reasons for my passion.

The Spontaneity
As you go through a fantasy basketball season, you have to be prepared for anything. If your star point guard goes down injured, you need to have a contingency plan. If your backup center gets traded to a team loaded with centers, you need to know where you can find another backup center. You have to remain on your toes all season long.

The Spoils
If you play fantasy basketball for money, a good season can bring a lot of money your way. While the money isn’t a main reason why I love fantasy basketball, it’s certainly a factor. It’s always nice to be able to cash that check at the end of the a good fantasy season.

The Scouting
Scouting becomes especially true in a dynasty league. You need to know which college players will become good pros. You need to know which rookies could explode onto the scene with more playing time. You also need to know which veterans may be on their last legs.

The Strategy
The strategy aspect of fantasy basketball is underrated. If you are in a weekly league, you have a lot of hard decision to make each week. If you are in a daily league, you have to figure out what your team needs that particular day. Mastering the strategy of fantasy basketball can be the difference between a good season and a championship season.

How about you? Why do you love fantasy basketball?

Leave your comments here and let us know!

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