With a Game 6 victory over the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers have advanced to the 2009 NBA Finals. If you are still playing playoff fantasy basketball, here’s a preview of what you can expect from the fantasy players on these 2009 Lakers.
Who’s hot and who’s not?
HOT
Kobe Bryant
In Game 6 against the Nuggets, Bryant had arguably his best game of the 2009 NBA playoffs. He shot the ball well, passed the ball well, rebounded with authority and avoided turnovers. Next to LeBron James, Bryant is the best thing going in the fantasy basketball world.

Pau Gasol
Next to Bryant, Gasol is …read more

The 2009 NBA Conference Finals are set. In the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Denver Nuggets. In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Orlando Magic.
If you are playing playoff fantasy basketball, which players should shine in the NBA’s version of the Final Four? Here’s a look at the best players at each position:
C Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
It seems like Howard and Stan Van Gundy are now on the same page. Superman will concentrate on rebounds and blocked shots while allowing his teammates to handle the scoring. Even though he probably won’t have any …read more

On Sunday, two NBA Game 7s will take place. First, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Houston Rockets in the decided game of their Western Conference battle. After that game, the Boston Celtics will host the Orlando Magic in a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference.
If you are playing playoff fantasy basketball, these two games could hold a lot of meaning for you. Which players could shine in their Game 7 contest?
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
After the Magic lost Game 5, Dwight Howard had a meltdown. He basically blamed the loss on not getting the ball enough. Howard got the …read more

The NBA second round has begun for all teams involved. Which players can emerge as sleepers for those playing playoff fantasy basketball? Here are four candidates:
Aaron Brooks, Houston Rockets
Going up against the Los Angeles Lakers, Aaron Brooks has a definite speed advantage against Derek Fisher. Expect him to have the ball a lot and he should have a good series.
Rafer Alston, Orlando Magic
The Magic will need Alston to defend Rajon Rondo on the Boston Celtics. With those extra minutes, Alston could have a few big games along the way.
Delonte West, Cleveland Cavaliers
The Atlanta Hawks are quick and fast, which …read more

Early on during the 2009 NBA playoffs, a number of point guards are playing at amazingly high levels. If you are playing playoff fantasy basketball, you definitely want to have one of these point guards quarterbacking your fantasy team:
Chauncey Billups, Denver Nuggets
During the regular season, Billups was very good. In the postseason, he’s taken his game up another level. He’s been simply amazing in his first two outings as a Nugget during the playoffs.
Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
Filling the void left by an injured Kevin Garnett is point guard Rajon Rondo. He’s a certifiable star at this point and his numbers …read more

We have now seen each team play in the 2009 NBA playoffs. Here are four playoff fantasy basketball sleepers that could help you take home the NBA fantasy championship:
Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks
For much of this season, Josh Smith disappointed. He was either gimpy, unhappy or unmotivated. Whatever the case may have been, Smith is back at the top of his game and has a chance to be a fantasy beast in the playoffs.
Glen Davis, Boston Celtics
With Kevin Garnett out for the entire NBA playoffs, Glenn Davis is now the starting power forward for the Celtics. While he’s not nearly as …read more

With the 2009 NBA playoffs underway, some fantasy basketball owners who can’t get enough are playing playoff fantasy basketball. If you are one of those obsessed with NBA fantasy, here are the top players to grab for the playoff fantasy basketball:
1) LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Far and away, LeBron is the best fantasy player on the planet right now. Especially in the playoffs since his road to the NBA Finals looks like it’s clear sailing due to Kevin Garnett’s injury.
2) Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe is basically the LeBron of the Western Conference bracket. He has a great chance to make …read more

The matchups for the first round of the 2009 NBA playoffs have been decided. If you are going to play playoff fantasy basketball, here’s a look at what you can expect in the first round of the 2009 NBA playoffs.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. 8) Utah Jazz
The Lakers are the overwhelming favorites and should have an easy time against the slumping Jazz.
2) Denver Nuggets vs. 7) New Orleans Hornets
If the Hornets can get healthy, they could pull the upset against the good but not great Nuggets.
3) San Antonio Spurs vs. 6) Dallas Mavericks
These two Texas teams are …read more