In the fantasy basketball world, Posey hasn’t been too valuable this season. He’s averaging 8.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while shooting 41.4% from the field and 37% from the three-point line. More than half of his field goal attempts come from beyond the arc.

With Posey out, expect Julian Wright and Rasual Butler to get most of those minutes. Wright has a high fantasy basketball ceiling, however he is so inconsistent that he’s difficult to depend on. Butler doesn’t have much fantasy upside, even if he plays extended minutes.

Posey’s injury is just another in a long line of injuries for the Hornets. They are also currently without Tyson Chandler and Peja Stojakovic, two players who were vital to their impressive playoff run last season.

Once the Hornets return from their current road trip, they will determine if Posey requires more time to mend.

Here is the video of Posey throwing the basketball at the ref and getting ejected in a Hornets versus Knicks game:

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Scott, who was named the 2007-08 NBA Coach of the Year, did a wonderful job with the Hornets. He gave Chris Paul room to grow and do whatever he wanted offensively. Paul responded by finishing second in the MVP voting behind Kobe Bryant. Other players on the team, such as David West, Tyson Chandler and Peja Stojakovic, also seem to respond well to Scott’s coaching.

In fantasy basketball, this is good news for the starting lineup of the Hornets. Paul, West, Chandler, Stojakovic and Morris Peterson should continue to get substantial playing time going forward. Not only that, their production should at worst remain the same.

However, Scott has never been known to be especially kind to his bench players. This year was no different, as Scott often publicly complained about the lack of production from his bench. While bench players Julian Wright and Jannero Pargo seem to have good futures, it’s tough to tell how Scott will feel about his bench from day to day.

For Hornets fans in New Orleans, this is very good news. The Hornets now appear ready to become a legit championship contender for many years to come.

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Julian Wright, New Orleans Hornets
While all indications point to Wright coming off the bench for the Hornets, it’s hard to ignore what he’s doing in preseason. In Wednesday’s game against the Pacers, Wright had eight points, ten rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal in 26 minutes. So far in the preseason, Wright has 18 rebounds in 36 minutes of playing time. That’s very impressive, especially for a guy who should develop into a capable wing player. Keep an eye on him in redraft leagues, however it’s dynasty leagues where Wright looks to be a very good selection.

JJ Redick, Orlando Magic
The Magic seem to be giving Redick a chance to earn a starting spot in their rotation. So far, so good for Redick. Against the Bobcats, Redick started and scored 17 points while knocking down 5-of-8 three point attempts. While he’s never going to be a great defender, rebounder or assist man, Redick can flat out shoot the ball. If he starts and plays big minutes, he’s going to take and make a lot of three-pointers.

Ronnie Brewer, Utah Jazz
Brewer has been the talk of Utah’s training camp and that seemed to carry over into the first game of preseason. Brewer led the Jazz with 17 points, hitting 6-of-8 shots from the floor. Even more impressive, he scored those 17 points in 21 minutes. If Brewer continues to play at this level, he could easily win the starting shooting guard spot for the Jazz.

Martell Webster, Portland Trail Blazers
Webster has been a disappointment so far in his Portland career after being a high lottery pick. Perhaps that’s about to change after Webster had an outstanding first preseason game. He scored 28 points and connected on 11-of-14 shots from the field, including 4-for-6 on three-pointers. Webster is still only 20-year-old, so he has plenty of time to grow as a player. This game could be a springboard onto bigger and better days for Webster.

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