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Indiana Pacers Video – Fantasy Analysis

Stephen Kersey — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:22:45 +0000

The Indiana Pacers got a huge win on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers came into the game with only one loss — but the Pacers were able to give them their second loss when Troy Murphy tipped in a shot at the buzzer to give the Pacers a one-point win. You can watch the Troy Murphy video at the end of the entry to watch the tip-in and the ensuing celebration.

As a team, the Indiana Pacers are a hard bunch to figure out in regards to the fantasy basketball potential of their players. The only surefire player on their team is Danny Granger. Granger has remained a top-flight small forward fantasy basketball player. Although some of his stats are a little down, he’s made up for it with a big rise in points per game.

Beyond Granger, the best fantasy player on the team might be Marquis Daniels. Daniels is having a career year and is a fantasy guard who can help you out in scoring but really help you out in rebounds. He’s getting plenty of minutes so you can count on production from him on a regular basis.

TJ Ford’s stats aren’t what they used to be but he is a sleeper right now. Once he gets used to the system, there’s no reason why his stats won’t improve greatly. At the bigman positions, Murphy is once again a double-double machine and he’s also hitting threes at a good clip. That makes him a valuable fantasy basketball player.

Speaking of Troy Murphy, he’s the video of his game-winning tip-in for the Pacers against the Lakers:

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TJ Ford Traded For Jermaine O’Neal – Impact

Stephen Kersey — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:58:00 +0000

On the day before the 2008 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers completed the offseason’s first big trade. The Pacers traded Jermaine O’Neal to the Toronto Raptors for TJ Ford, Rasho Nesterovic and the 17th pick in the draft.

For the Raptors, O’Neal will give the team the perfect center to put next to Chris Bosh. The last Raptors have never had a very good center but if O’Neal can stay healthy, he can change all that. O’Neal is a very good center with a good low post game. In terms of fantasy basketball, a new start in Toronto is very good news for O’Neal.

The Pacers finally have a point guard. Ford should be able to step right in and produce at the lead guard position. Ford, who is also an injury risk, has been a very solid player in his career when he’s been able to stay on the court. For Ford, this is also good news in terms of fantasy basketball because he no longer has a backup who could eat away at his minutes like Jose Calderon in Toronto.

Nesterovic was a salary filler who might or might not see meaningful action for Indiana. With the 17th pick, expect the Packers to add a bigman.

Here is a video concerning the TJ Ford and Jermaine O’Neal swap:

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Injury Status: Good News for TJ Ford

Stephen Kersey — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:46:33 +0000

After consulting with spinal specialists in Cleveland, TJ Ford has been cleared to begin playing basketball. Ford was informed that he will be able to make a full recovery from his latest injury setback.

Ford was injured when Al Horford hit him in the face when Ford was going up for a layup. Ford has been sidelined since then, with speculation being that Ford could even decide to retire.

However, with this latest piece of good news, Ford will begin training in Houston with John Lucas and is expected to return to the court at some point this season. While an exact date hasn’t been specified, this is very good news for TJ Ford fantasy owners.

Until Ford is able to play, Jose Calderon is a very nice fantasy option. Even Juan Dixon, who is backing up Calderon at point guard, has become a decent fantasy option in recent weeks.

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TJ Ford Injury Update

Stephen Kersey — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:27:16 +0000

After suffering another spinal cord related injury when he was hammered by Al Horford, TJ Ford’s injury status is murky at the moment. It’s unclear how long he will be out, forcing fantasy owners to play the guessing game.

The good news is that Ford says he’s planning on returning this season. There was some talk of his season and perhaps even his career being over after his last injury. So far, the news has been relatively positive from the Toronto Raptors and Ford since the injury.

The uneasy aspect of the situation is that Ford continues to seek advice from specialists. If one of the specialists tells him to retire, could that be the end for Ford? It’s possible.

That said, chances are Ford will be back at some point. A good guess would be a return after the All-Star break. If you can trade him for 90 cents on the dollar, now might be a good time to trade him. However, if no one wants a part of him, the best bet is to just keep him and hope for the best.

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TJ Ford Injury: Fantasy Impact

Stephen Kersey — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:20:47 +0000

Late in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks, TJ Ford was fouled hard by Al Horford and suffered a scary injury. Ford, who has a history of neck injuries even before he joined the Toronto Raptors, had his head snapped back on the initial hit and then his head hit the court when he landed. He was removed from the court on a stretcher.

The good news is that later reports indicated that Ford had feeling and movement in his extremities. However, with as violent a hit he took and his history, there’s a good chance Ford will be sidelined for a substantial amount of time. There’s also a chance that Ford may be held out for the rest of the season. If Ford suffered any further damage to his neck, Ford might even have to think about retirement.

Obviously, in the cold world of fantasy basketball, this is horrible news for Ford owners. He’s going to be out a while – if not for the rest of the season. If Jose Calderon is available, pick him up as he’s next in line to be the Raptors’ point guard. While it’s premature to think about dropping Ford from your fantasy team, keep an eye out for updates about his condition.

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