NBA Fantasy Updates
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 30 12:20 PM EDT
The News
Kyle Weaver has been waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Our View
He did not appear in the NBA in 2009-10. Look for him to be in the Developmental League in 2010-11.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 30 11:11 AM EDT
The News
Joey Graham has signed a two-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Our View
He averaged 4.2 points and two rebounds per game for the Nuggets last season. Don't expect a big improvement on those numbers in 2010-11.
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T-Wolves destined for miserable 2010-11?
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 30 10:35 AM EDT
The News
According to Fox Sports, the Timberwolves are likely to be the worst team in the NBA in 2010-11, and could be one of the worst squads in league history.
Our View
Coming off of a 15-win season, they will be without their best player from 2009-10, Al Jefferson. Michael Beasley, Kevin Love and Jonny Flynn are all going to have to take big steps forward if Minnesota wants to avoid embarrassing itself this year.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 30 10:12 AM EDT
The News
Responding to recent comments made by Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo, Chris Bosh says he did not "check out" late in the 2009-10 season, according to the Globe and Mail. "I play this game as hard as I can every time I step on the court," Bosh said. "On the back of my jersey it says 'Bosh.' The Boshes are hard workers. We have a lot of pride in what we do, in our jobs and in life."
Our View
Whatever Bosh says now, his heart certainly did not look to be in i... Read More »
Kings hire Cousins's high school coach as assistant
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 29 09:19 PM EDT
The News
The Kings have hired DeMarcus Cousins 's high school coach, Otis Hughley, as an assistant, according to NBA.com.
Our View
Not a bad move by Sacramento. With Cousins's history and young age, having a familiar mentor around is probably smart. After all, Hughley coached him only one season ago.
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Lorenzen Wright's death thought to be homicide
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 29 07:10 PM EDT
The News
Lorenzen Wright's death is being investigated as a homicide by the police, according to a report by the Associated Press.
Our View
The Shelby County medical examiner's office says that Wright died of a gunshot wound. A 911 hangup call was made from his cell phone on July 19 near the place his body was found. Wright played in the NBA for 13 years and spent time with the Grizzlies, Hawks, Kings, Cavs, and the Clippers. The Clippers took him seventh ove... Read More »
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 29 04:04 PM EDT
The News
The Hakws have re-signed Jason Collins, according to SLAM magazine's Lang Whitaker.
Our View
Collins will continue to provide a big body off the bench. He averaged just 4.7 minutes per game last year.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 29 04:02 PM EDT
The News
The Knicks have extended an offer to Shannon Brown, according to CBS Sports.
Our View
New York will now stand pat while Brown waits to see if the Lakers give him an offer as well. Brown's athleticism is matched by few in the league, though he projects as a backup with either team.
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Tolliver may join Timberwolves
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 29 02:45 PM EDT
The News
Anthony Tolliver is expected to sign with the Warriors or Timberwolves soon, according to the Springfield News-Leader. He spent some of last season in the D-League before appearing in 44 games - 29 starts - for the Warriors.
Our View
Tolliver surprised plenty of people around the league as he averaged 32.3 minutes, 12.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 0.8 blocks, and 0.7 steals per game with the Warriors last season. Wherever he ends up, he won't likely see as ma... Read More »
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 29 02:38 PM EDT
The News
The Washington Post reports that center Kevin Seraphin has reached a buyout with his French team and will sign with the Wizards soon.
Our View
Seraphin was regraded as the best foreign player in this draft and was dealt to the Wizards in the Kirk Hinrich trade. He will provide excellent depth behind JaVale McGee and is he develops as expected, he could challenge for a starting job in John Wall's offense in a year or two.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 29 02:36 PM EDT
The News
The Heat used their final available roster spot to ink Eddie House to a two-year, $2.8 million contract, according to Yahoo! Sports. He is yet another great veteran fit for the Heat.
Our View
Riley has assembled a team capable of surpassing the Bulls' 72-win mark. House joins Mario Chalmers and Carlos Arroyo as reserve guards who will backup Dwyane Wade and LeBron James this season. His perimeter shooting could come in handy if they ever have to actual... Read More »
Marbury signs on for three more years in China
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 29 11:42 AM EDT
The News
Stephon Marbury has signed on for three more years with the Shanxi Club in the Chinese Basketball Association, according to the Associated Press.
Our View
He'll play the next two years for the team and could be asked to coach in the third year. Talk of a possible Marbury return to the NBA can now be stopped.
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Paul on board with Hornets, won't ask for trade
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 29 11:40 AM EDT
The News
Chris Paul is apparently on board with the direction the the Hornets are heading and will no longer ask to be traded, according the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Our View
The whole state of Louisiana just breathed a collective sigh of relief. We'll have to wait and see if Paul's mood changes if the Hornets get off to a poor start next season, but for now his relationship with the Hornets is smooth.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 29 12:37 AM EDT
The News
According to Yahoo! Sports, "Andrew Bynum underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee in New York (on Thursday)."
Our View
He had to let his knee heal to a certain degree before it could be operated on. He is expected to be at or near 100 percent come opening night this fall.
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Report: Josh Howard to stay with Wiz
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 28 05:29 PM EDT
The News
According to Yahoo! Sports, swingman Josh Howard has decided to stay with the Washington Wizards.
Our View
He said all along this is what he preferred, and he has put his money where his mouth is. Financial details of the deal are not yet available. Recovering from a torn ACL, he could be a dicey mid-round pick this fall.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 28 04:47 PM EDT
The News
The Rockets have dealt David Andersen to Toronto for a second-round pick, according to the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen.
Our View
Andersen isn't the most physical player but is offensively skilled with nice range on his jumper. He'll have a chance to back up Andrea Bargnani.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 28 01:20 PM EDT
The News
The Pistons have re-signed Will Bynum with a three-year, $10.5 million deal, according to ESPN.com.
Our View
Bynum is one of the better sources in the league of "instant offense" off the bench. He averaged 10 points and 4.5 assists in 26.5 minutes per game last year.
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Rockets GM says Yao is on schedule to be ready for camp
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 28 12:13 AM EDT
The News
According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said, "Yao is on schedule to be available the first day of training camp."
Our View
Morey added that Yao has made positive strides in his rehab and all of his medical reports have been positive, as well. This comes pretty quickly after Yao's own statement that he might retire if his foot doesn't fully heal. We'll have to watch to see how this plays out.
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National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - July 27 10:26 PM EDT
Shavlik Randolph is back with the Miami Heat. The team announced Tuesday that they have re-signed Randolph, a free agent forward. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Flynn iffy for start of season
National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - July 27 10:19 PM EDT
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn might miss the start of the regular season after surgery on his left hip. The Timberwolves say Flynn underwent successful surgery Tuesday in Colorado. The team says typical recovery time is three to four months.
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Vasquez undergoes ankle surgery
National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - July 27 10:08 PM EDT
The Memphis Grizzlies say rookie guard Greivis Vasquez underwent surgery on his right ankle to remove a bone spur. The team said in a news release Tuesday night that the surgery was successful and he is expected to return for training camp in late September.
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Greivis Vasquez undergoes ankle surgery
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 27 09:12 PM EDT
The News
Greivis Vasquez underwent right ankle surgery to remove a bone spur, according to the Associated Press.
Our View
The team said that the surgery was successful, and he is expected to return in time for September's camp. He suffered the injury while playing in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
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National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - July 27 08:57 PM EDT
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is considering quitting basketball after next season if he doesn't fully recover from his lingering foot injury. In comments to Chinese state media Monday, Yao sounded far from optimistic about his future and also made a rare criticism of China's national basketball program. "If the foot injury does not heal next season, I might choose to call it quits," he said.
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National News Source:NBA Player News : CBSSports.com - July 27 08:51 PM EDT
CBSSports.com senior writer Ken Berger reports the meeting between Chris Paul, his agent Leon Rose and New Orleans Hornets brass on Monday did not quell the player's desire to push for a trade. Sources told CBSSports.com that his representatives planned to continue applying pressure to get him traded.
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Lakers optimistic about re-signing Shannon Brown
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Basketball News - Newsbreakers - July 27 08:51 PM EDT
The News
Lakers general Mitch Kupchak believes the team will re-sign Shannon Brown "in the next week to 10 days," according to the Los Angeles Times.
Our View
Kupchak seemed pretty confident that this matter would not drag out all summer. Brown is almost certainly seeking a long-term deal after opting out of a potential $2.5 million salary for the coming season.
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