Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks was on of the most popular picks in 2008 fantasy basketball. His owners right now aren’t too overjoyed as their star forward is out up to four weeks with a high ankle sprain.
First of all, that four week prognosis may be a bit optimistic. High ankle sprains usually take longer to heal, so don’t be surprised to see Smith out for about six weeks. Then again, Smith is young so he may be able to heal faster.
When he returns, you should keep a close eye on him. So much of his game is dependent …read more

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Even though many feel Kevin Durant underachieved in his rookie season because he wasn’t Michael Jordan reincarnate, Durant was still good and should be even better in the 2008-09 fantasy basketball season.
Francisco Garcia, Sacramento Kings
With Ron Artest now in Houston, Francisco Garcia should see a lot of starts during the upcoming season. When he gets time, he has proven to be a player that can help in a whole list of categories.
Marvin Williams, Atlanta Hawks
Josh Childress signing in Greece should help Marvin Williams stay on the court. Childress ate up some of his time in the …read more

Memphis Grizzlies – The Grizzlies will be bad once again next season.
New Jersey Nets – The Nets are in full on tank mode waiting for 2010.
Minnesota Timberwolves – More lean years ahead for the T’Wolves.
Oklahoma City Barons – The team without a name will lose a lot.

Josh Childress, an up-and-coming swingman for the Atlanta Hawks, has spurned his NBA team to sign with a team in Greece. In Greece, Childress will make more money than the Hawks were willing to give him.
While the European leagues have stolen lesser players from the NBA, the Greek team acquiring Childress could be a major turning point in the history of the NBA. Nowadays, European leagues have emerged as a place where players can go if they feel they aren’t making enough money in the NBA. If an exodus of players decides to go to Europe, the …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