Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls
If you want to buy low on a potential star, take a look at Luol Deng. He’s back in the lineup and he’s putting up good numbers. If you buy him now, there’s a chance that his fantasy basketball value could rise back to what it was a few years ago.
Nick Collison, Oklahoma City Thunder
Although Nick Collison isn’t an exciting fantasy player, he should be solid for the rest of the season. He’s playing consistent and with the Thunder playing better basketball, Collison could average close to a double-double for the rest of the year.
Von Wafer, …read more

Jerryd Bayless, the soon to be rookie guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, was named the MVP of the NBA Summer League held in Las Vegas. Bayless and his great ability to score the ball wowed onlookers all week long.
In four games, Bayless averaged 29.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals on 48.5% shooting from the field. Bayless was far and away the leading scorer during summer league and did so shooting a respectable mark from the field.
During the 2008-09 NBA season, Bayless will likely begin the season on the bench behind Steve Blake and Brandon …read more

A lot of people think there is no basketball to be watched during the summer. That is far from the case! During the summer, you can watch NBA summer league basketball. Summer league may not be the highest level of play but the players play hard and you can get a first look at future superstars.
Speaking of potential superstars, Jerryd Bayless, the rookie guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, didn’t disappoint in his first summer league action. Bayless finished his summer league debut with 28 points and four rebounds. Petteri Koponen, who the …read more

1. Michael Beasley – Beasley will be able to score and rebound right away.
2. Greg Oden – Don’t forget about Oden, who missed his rookie year.
3. OJ Mayo – Should score right away with the Grizzlies.
4. Derrick Rose – Expect him to start slow and then come on strong.
5. Rudy Fernandez – Expect him produce great numbers if a starter.
6. Kevin Love – Love has a very developed game and should shine.
7. Eric Gordon – Could score by the dozens with the Clippers.
8. Jerryd Bayless – The Blazers have three top rookies in the top ten.
9. Brandon Rush – Should …read more

Jerryd Bayless had a great freshman season at the University of Arizona and is currently viewed as a lock for a top five pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Bayless isn’t a flawless prospect but he has high potential and his skills are advanced for his age.
Bayless, who stands around 6-foot-3, is a combo guard who will likely play more point guard than shooting guard in the NBA. He’s not a true point guard but by all accounts he has the work ethic and the skills to make the transition to point guard.
Right now, Bayless’ ability to score …read more

Jerryd Bayless doesn’t get near the amount of notoriety as other freshman guards due such as OJ Mayo and Derrick Rose. However, Bayless is quickly making his own name and is beginning to be talked about as a top five pick in the 2008 NBA draft.
In his freshman season at Arizona, Bayless has put up impressive stats. He is currently averaging over 20 points per game and over four assists per game. He’s also shooting nearly 46% from the field, over 40% from three-point land and over 83% from the free throw line. At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Bayless will …read more