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James still dealing with Achilles'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:50:01 -0800

Bulls C Jerome James missed another game Saturday against the Bobcats with an Achilles' injury. He has yet to play this season.

DeRozan still a non-factor

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:40:28 -0800

Toronto SG DeMar DeRozan continues to start for the Raptors but was again ineffective for the most part on Saturday at Dallas. He attempted just one shot in the game, scoring two points and picking up five fouls. He added two assists and an assist to his stat line.

Barea hands out 12 assists

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:32:53 -0800

Dallas PG Jose Juan Barea had a surprisingly strong performance handing out dimes on Saturday in a 129-101 win over the Raptors. He scored only four points but was credited with 12 assists in 24 minutes of action. He also had three rebounds in the game.

Marion efficient from the field

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:28:20 -0800

Dallas F Shawn Marion was effective from the field on Saturday against the Raptors, going 9 for 11 for 18 points. He added eight rebounds and an assist to his stat line as well.

Howard makes season debut, scores 16

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:22:37 -0800

Josh Howard scored 16 in his season debut in the Mavericks' 129-101 victory over the Raptors on Saturday night. Howard was in the starting lineup after missing all of the preseason and the first five games while recovering from surgery on his left ankle and left wrist in May.

Noah dominates against Bobcats

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:19:55 -0800

Chicago C Joakim Noah had a solid performance on Saturday against the Bobcats, scoring 21 points and adding 16 rebounds, season highs in both categories. He went 10 for 12 from the field in the game, adding four blocks and three assists to his stat line.

Salmons goes off for 27 points

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:15:58 -0800

Chicago F John Salmons had a big performance on Saturday in a win over the Bobcats. He scored 27 points in the game, going 9 for 16 from the field. He had seven rebounds and six assists in the game as well, turning the ball over three times and getting three steals and a blocked shot.

Hinrich struggles with shooting percentage

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:10:35 -0800

Bulls G Kirk Hinrich shot for a low percentage on Saturday in a win over the Bobcats. He went 3 for 10 from the field, adding seven assists and four rebounds. Hinrich was 2 for 4 from downtown, turning the ball over four times in 33 minutes of action.

Not as many rebounds for Wallace

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:03:37 -0800

Bobcats F Gerald Wallace failed to reach double digits in rebounds on Saturday against the Bulls after combining for 38 rebounds in his previous two games. He did grab nine boards in the game and added 12 points on 5 for 13 from the field. He added two steals and an assist to hit stat line, turning the ball over twice.

Diaw leads Bobcats in scoring

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:58:25 -0800

Charlotte SF Boris Diaw led the team in scoring on Saturday in a 93-90 loss to the Bulls. Diaw scored 20 total points, pulling down seven rebounds and handing out five assists. He went 8 for 14 from the field, adding three steals and six turnovers to his stat line.

Felton gets double-double vs. Bulls

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:51:44 -0800

Charlotte G Raymond Felton recorded a double-double on Saturday against the Bulls in a 93-90 loss. He went 5 for 17 from the field, scoring 14 points. He also added 10 assists, two rebounds and two steals.

Four thefts but few points for 'Sheed

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:38:50 -0800

Boston C Rasheed Wallace came away with four steals on Saturday in a win over the Nets but managed to score only eight points on 3 for 10 shooting. It was the third straight game that Wallace has failed to reach double digits in scoring.

Boone starts, gets 12 rebounds

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:27:49 -0800

Nets C Josh Boone got a chance to start on Saturday against the Celtics and made the most of it on the glass. He pulled down 12 rebounds in the game, adding eight points and an assist.

Daniels excused from Nets game

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:20:59 -0800

Boston SG Marquis Daniels was excused from the team's game at New Jersey because of a personal matter. He is considered questionable for Wednesday against the Jazz.

Smith blocks six shots in win

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:13:36 -0800

Josh Smith had 22 points, nine rebounds, six blocked shots and seven assists in the Hawks' 125-100 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night. Smith was 8 of 10 from the field and 6 of 8 from the line.

Crawford leads Hawks in scoring

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:03:53 -0800

Atlanta PG Jamal Crawford was the team's leading scorer on Saturday against Denver, dropping 25 points on 8 for 15 shooting. It is the third time in his past four games that he has exceeded 20 points coming off the bench. He also led the team in minutes played with 38.

Evans reaches double digits again

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:58:31 -0800

For the second straight game, Atlanta G Maurice Evans was able to reach double digits in scoring, putting up 12 points off the bench against the Nuggets. He added six rebounds and an assist to his stat line as well.

Carter shut out past two games

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:51:54 -0800

Denver G Anthony Carter has failed to score a point in each of his past two games, against the Heat and Hawks respectively. He has played 26 total minutes during that span, going 0 for 5 with two steals, a rebound and two turnovers.

Billups bounces back from stinker

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:47:52 -0800

Denver PG Chauncey Billups rebounded from a poor performance at Miami on Friday with a 27-point game on Saturday at Atlanta. He went 2 for 7 from the field on Friday against the Heat but was 10 for 22 against the Hawks, adding seven assists, two steals and three rebounds.

Thomas remains out vs. Raptors

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:31:01 -0800

Dallas PF Tim Thomas continued to recover from offseason knee surgery on the bench as he did not play on Saturday against the Raptors. He is day to day.

Ross still out with back injury

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:27:08 -0800

Mavericks SG Quinton Ross missed Saturday's game against the Reptors with a bruised lower back. He's day to day.

Gooden still sitting vs. Toronto

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:24:25 -0800

Dallas PF Drew Gooden (ribs) missed his fourth straight game with a strained rib cage Saturday against the Raptors. He's day to day.

Evans still out with foot injury

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:19:41 -0800

Toronto PF Reggie Evans (foot) remained out on Saturday for the Raptors' game against the Mavericks. He is day to day.

Banks remains down with the flu

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:18:17 -0800

Toronto PG Marcus Banks (flu) sat out on Saturday at Dallas. He remains questionable for Tuesday at San Antonio.

Iverson leaves Grizz for personal issue

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:59:55 -0800

The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports that Grizzlies G Allen Iverson has left the team for personal reasons. Iverson met with team owner Michael Heisley on Friday after Memphis lost to the Lakers and again on Saturday morning. It is unknown when Iverson will return to the team.

Hayes remains out vs. Celtics

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:32:29 -0800

Nets G/F Jarvis Hayes missed his sixth straight game with a hamstring injury Saturday against the Celtics. He remains day to day.

Dooling sits out with hip injury

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:31:22 -0800

Nets PG Keyon Dooling missed Saturday's game against the Celtics as he continues to rehab his surgically repaired hip. He has missed all seven games this season.

Battie still out with knee injury

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:20:13 -0800

Nets PF Tony Battie missed his seventh straight game with a knee injury Saturday against the Celtics. He has yet to play this season.

Lee sits with strained groin

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:18:33 -0800

Nets SG Courntey Lee was held out of Saturday's game against the Celtics due to a groin strain he suffered on Friday at Philadelphia. He is considered questionable for Wednesday against the Sixers.

Leg keeps Martin out at Atlanta

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:06:12 -0800

The Denver Post reports that Nuggets F Kenyon Martin has been held out of the team's game at Atlanta on Saturday with a leg contusion and will have an MRI on the leg Saturday. "The feeling I got is, it might be a week or two weeks, but it won't be the whole year," coach George Karl said.

Thomas has surgery on forearm

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:59:41 -0800

Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas had surgery on his left forearm Saturday, a day after he broke it during a weight-training session. Coach Vinny Del Negro says the operation went well and that Thomas will be re-evaluated Tuesday. Thomas is expected to miss four to six weeks, leaving the Bulls with just 10 healthy players.

Douglas-Roberts has swine flu

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:43:05 -0800

The New Jersey Nets say forward Chris Douglas-Roberts has swine flu. Douglas-Roberts already had been sidelined with flu-like symptoms. Nets president Rod Thorn confirmed on Saturday that Douglas-Roberts tested positive for the H1N1 virus. Thorn says the player has been treated and the Nets are following all precautionary measures called for by the NBA. The diagnosis is the latest blow to a team that has been hit by a wave of injuries. The Nets are the only team in the league without a victory and at 0-6 are off to the worst start in franchise history.

Prince out indefinitely

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:02:43 -0800

The Pistons say forward Tayshaun Prince will be out of the lineup indefinitely due to a small rupture of a disc in his lower back. The team said Saturday that the injury was confirmed following an MRI exam and evaluation by team doctors this week. The Pistons say Prince will continue to receive treatment for the injury. Prince had been sidelined since earlier this month with a back injury.

Scola on double-double streak

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:28:54 -0800

Houston PF Luis Scola recorded his third straight double-double on Friday night in a win over the Thunder. Scola dropped 19 points and ripped down 10 rebounds. He shot 8 of 13 from the field and had three assists.

Westbrook pours in 33 points

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:25:42 -0800

Oklahoma City PG Russell Westbrook erupted for 33 points on Friday in a loss at Houston. Westbrook, who has been scoring well but not hitting any threes and turning the ball over, hit one three and turned it over four times in the game. He shot 14 of 25 from the field and added five rebounds and seven assists.

Flynn has first 20-point game

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:21:32 -0800

Minnesota PG Jonny Flynn continues to set career highs as his rookie season takes off. Flynn scored a career-high 20 points on Friday in a loss to Milwaukee. Flynn shot 9 of 17 from the field but missed all three threes he attempted. He added four rebounds and three steals. The steals were also a new career high.

Ridnour has first double digit effort

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:18:38 -0800

Milwaukee PG Luke Ridnour saw his first game of 2009 with over 20 minutes on the court as he used 22 minutes to score 16 points on 6 of 9 shooting. Ridnour hit two threes en route to his season high for points. He added two boards, an assist and a steal.

Duhon fails to score at Garden

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:15:22 -0800

Knicks PG Chris Duhon was dismal shooting the basketball on Friday night in a loss to Cleveland at the Garden. Duhon was 0 for 6 from the field and failed to score over 39 minutes in the game. Duhon did dish out eight assists and pick up two steals.

Paul dishes out 18 assists

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:01:59 -0800

Hornets PG Chris Paul registered 18 assists on Friday in a loss to Toronto. Paul added 21 points.

Posey drops single point

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:25 -0800

New Orleans SF James Posey scored one point on Friday in a loss to Toronto. Posey played 16 minutes and did not attempt a shot from the field. He added one assist.

Armstrong does little on Friday

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:57:30 -0800

Hornets C Hilton Armstrong played 17 minutes against the Raptors on Friday and scored seven points. Armstrong shot 2 of 4 from the field and added six rebounds and an assist.

Jack plays well against Hornets

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:55:56 -0800

Toronto PG Jarrett Jack played 24 minutes off the bench on Friday in a win over the Hornets. Jack scored nine points on 3 of 9 shooting with two threes. He added three dimes.

Calderon solid against Hornets

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:53:59 -0800

Toronto PG Jose Calderon scored 16 points on Friday in a win at New Orleans. Calderon added eight assists, four rebounds and went 2 of 4 from downtown. He shot 6 of 11 overall in the game.

Turkoglu playing well for Raptors

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:51:56 -0800

Toronto SF Hedo Turkoglu scored 16 points for the second straight game on Friday in a win at New Orleans. Turkoglu shot 6 of 14 from the field and hit four threes on Friday. He added four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block.

Bosh perfect 9 for 9 from field

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:49:56 -0800

Toronto PF Chris Bosh went 9 for 9 on field goals on Friday in a win at New Orleans to score 27 points. He went 1 for 1 from three-point range and grabbed seven rebounds with a block.

Arroyo playing limited minutes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:41:53 -0800

Miami PG Carlos Arroyo continued to see around 14-15 minutes of action per night for the Heat as they beat Denver on Friday. Arroyo played 14:15 in the game and scored four points on 2 of 3 shooting. He added an assist.

Beasley fails to drop double figures

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:40:04 -0800

Miami PF Michael Beasley suffered his first game of under double digits in scoring on Friday as he scored seven points in 31 minutes in a win over the Nuggets. Beasley shot 3 of 8 from the field and hit a three. He added three rebounds, two steals and an assist.

Anthony drops 30 on Heat

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:36:32 -0800

Denver SF Carmelo Anthony continued to score at a high level on Friday in a loss at Miami. Anthony scored 30 points on 12 of 22 shooting. He added eight rebounds, two assists and a steal.

Garnett has season-high 26 points

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:23:11 -0800

Boston PF Kevin Garnett had a season-high 26 points for Boston - the most he's scored since missing the end of the 2008-09 season and the playoffs with strained ligaments in his right knee - on Friday night in a loss to the Suns. Garnett shot 13 of 20 from the field and added eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Richardson's six 3's lead to 34 points

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:19:53 -0800

Phoenix SG Jason Richardson has been both bad and good since returning to the starting lineup against the T-Wolves four games ago. Richardson was very good on Friday night in a win at Boston. Richardson scored a game-high 34 points on 10 of 16 shooting with six threes. He added 10 rebounds, two assists and a steal.

Bass scoring in double figures

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:47:31 -0800

Orlando PF Brandon Bass scored in double figures for the second straight game on Friday in a win over the Pistons. Bass dropped 13 points on 5 of 9 shooting. He added six rebounds.

Daye scores in double figures

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:44:45 -0800

Detroit rookie small forward Austin Daye scored a career-high 11 points on Friday in only his fourth game of action on the year. Daye played 18 minutes, also a season high, in a loss at Orlando on Friday. He shot 5 of 7 from the field and a hit a three. He added five rebounds, a steal and a block.

Villanueva drops 28 points

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:41:49 -0800

Detroit PF Charlie Villanueva exploded for his best scoring game of the season on Friday in a loss at Orlando. Villanueva scores a season-high 28 points on 11 of 17 shooting with a three. He added five rebounds.

Kapono hits 4 threes in win

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:22:35 -0800

Philadelphia SF Jason Kapono scored 14 points in a win over the Nets on Friday. Kapono played 20 minutes off the bench and shot 5 of 7 from the field with four threes. He added two assists and a steal.

Hassell starts, registers DBL-DBL

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:20:08 -0800

Nets SF Trenton Hassell scored 17 points and ripped down 12 rebounds on Friday night in his first start of the season at Philadelphia. Hassell played 46 minutes and had only seen eight minutes action prior this season. Hassell shot 8 of 13.

Lopez playing like must-start center

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:18:21 -0800

Nets C Brook Lopez recorded his second double-double of the season on Friday night in a loss at Philly. Lopez shot 8 of 18 from the field and scored 22 points to go with 11 rebounds. He added two assists, a steal and three blocked shots.

Bell finds rhythm against Hawks

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:09:58 -0800

Charlotte SG Raja Bell struggled in his first game of the season after missing the first three games with a partially torn ligament in his left wrist. Bell shot 1 of 8 against the Nets and scored just three points in 28 minutes. He was much better in his second game on Friday against Atlanta. Bell played 30 minutes and shot 9 of 12 with five threes to score a game-high 24 points. He added four assists.

Chandler has first double-double

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:06:36 -0800

Charlotte C Tyson Chandler played his best game of the season on Friday night in a win over Atlanta. Chandler scored a season-high 10 points and ripped down 10 rebounds for his first double-double. He shot 5 of 5 from the field over 30 minutes on the court and added four blocked shots.

Pachulia seeing 14 minutes per game

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:03:52 -0800

Atlanta C Zaza Pachulia scored eight points on 4 of 9 shooting on Friday in a loss at Charlotte. Pachulia grabbed four rebounds and blocked a shot.

Teague sees 20 minutes on the court

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:29 -0800

Atlanta PG Jeff Teague scored four points on 2 of 4 shooting on Friday in a loss at Charlotte. Teague, a rookie out of Wake Forest, played 20 minutes in his most amount of action on the year. He added three assists and two steals.

Miller struggles as starter, too

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:42:45 -0800

Portland PG Andre Miller was given his first start of the season on Friday night in a win over the Spurs. While the change in lineup certainly got the desired effect -- a victory -- Miller didn't play all that well. Miller scored 10 points in 33 minutes on 2 of 9 shooting. He missed both threes he tried. Miller added six rebounds and four assists but committed a season-high three turnovers as well.

Przybilla grabs 13 rebounds

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:39:46 -0800

Portland C Joel Przybilla saw 18 minutes of playing time on Friday in a win over the Spurs. He scored four points on 1 of 4 shooting but grabbed a season-high 13 rebounds.

Oden scores season-high 14 points

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:37:12 -0800

Portland C Greg Oden scored a season-high 14 points on Friday in a win over the Spurs. Oden shot 6 of 9 from the floor and grabbed eight rebounds with four blocked shots. He played 25 minutes.

McDyess doing little for Spurs

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:35:00 -0800

Spurs PF Antonio McDyess scored eight points on 4 of 6 shooting in 12 minutes against Portland on Friday night. McDyess added three rebounds.

Jefferson scores 19 points

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:32:55 -0800

Spurs SF Richard Jefferson scored 19 points on Friday in a loss at Portland. Jefferson shot 7 of 13 from the field and missed all three threes he attempted. He added five rebounds and three steals in the loss.

Parker sprains ankle against Portland

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:30:25 -0800

Spurs PG Tony Parker injured his ankle on Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Parker scored four points on 1 of 4 shooting over 11:25 on the court before spraining the ankle. With 2:36 left in the first half, Parker appeared to come down awkwardly, called timeout and left the floor for the locker room. He did not return.

Curry struggling with shot of late

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:20:50 -0800

Golden State rookie PG Stephen Curry shot just 20 percent from the field (1 for 5) on Friday in a loss to the Clippers. Curry scored five points in 21 minutes and added three assists before fouling out.

Randolph records season highs

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:18:08 -0800

Golden State PF Anthony Randolph rebounded from a poor performance against Memphis that saw him play just seven minutes and score four points with three rebounds. On Friday night in a loss to the Clippers, Randolph played 30 minutes and recorded season highs with 13 points and 14 rebounds. He added two steals and a block. Randolph was 5 for 15 from the field.

Gordon pouring in the points

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:14:55 -0800

Clippers SG Eric Gordon poured home his best performance of the season on Friday night in a win at Golden State. Gordon scored 25 points on 8 of 12 shooting with three three-pointers. He added three rebounds, three assists and a steal.

Davis finally has solid scoring night

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:12:41 -0800

Clippers PG Baron Davis was back scoring at a high rate on Friday in a win at Golden State. Davis scored 25 points on 8 of 13 shooting with two threes. He added three rebounds, seven assists and four steals in the game.

Kaman and Davis beginning to gel

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:09:13 -0800

Chris Kaman and Baron Davis are starting to connect and that's good news for the Los Angeles Clippers center. Kaman had 22 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes and the Clippers ended a seven-game losing streak in the Oakland Arena with a 118-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday. "I'm getting better at feeling out his game," Kaman said of his relationship with the point guard. "I didn't get to do a lot of that last year. I'm getting more comfortable playing with him and I'm trying to be ready when he throws the ball. He makes great plays and I just try to recover, get the ball and put it in the basket." Kaman added nine rebounds and three blocks.

Mbenga grabs 13 rebounds as starter

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:45:28 -0800

Lakers C DJ Mbenga had 13 rebounds but little offensive success while starting for the first time in his three seasons with the Lakers on Friday night in a win over the Grizzlies. Mbenga scored five points on 2 of 7 shooting in 30 minutes on the floor. He blocked four shots.

Bryant becomes youngest to 24,000

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:41:16 -0800

Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Bryant carried the Lakers while reaching his latest scoring milestone 38 days before Wilt Chamberlain did. With a second-half surge, he even overtook Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson for 16th place on the NBA's career scoring list. Before punctuating his night with two beautiful fallaway jumpers in the final two minutes, Bryant became the 17th NBA player to scored 24,000 points on a second-quarter basket. At 31 years, 75 days old, Bryant needed every bit of his head start from skipping college to beat Chamberlain to the mark.

Haywood rips down 19 boards

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:37:48 -0800

Washington C Brendan Haywood did not pick up a double-double for the second straight game on Friday at Indiana. Instead, Haywood scored nine points on 4 of 9 shooting and ripped down 19 big rebounds. He also blocked four shots.

Blatche has fallen off for Wiz

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:35:19 -0800

Washington C Andray Blatche has all but disappeared of late. Blatche scored 30 points against the Nets back on Oct. 31 and averaged 21 points per game over his first three contests this season. In the three games since, he has played decreasingly less minutes and has scored seven, 10 and one point, respectively. On Friday night in a loss at Indiana, Blatche shot 0 for 5 from the field over 15 minutes on the court and scored one point. He added three rebounds and two blocks.

Ford improving with season

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:29:41 -0800

Pacers PG T.J. Ford recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds on Friday night to help Indiana defeat the Wizards. Ford shot 6 of 15 from the field and added four assists and two steals.

Young starts, Foye impresses

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:24:04 -0800

Washington SG Nick Young earned his first start of the season on Friday night in a loss at Indiana. Young made his debut in the starting lineup in place of the injured Mike Miller. Many had thought it would be Randy Foye to start but Foye came off the bench as Young scores three points on 1 of 4 shooting over 15 minutes on the night. Young nailed one three and grabbed two boards with a block. Foye came off the bench for an extended 34 minutes and shot 6 of 14 from the field with two threes. He scored 16 points with four rebounds and two assists.

Butler doubles up in loss

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:17:14 -0800

Washington SF Caron Butler scored a season-high 24 points on Friday night in a loss at Indiana. The Wizards have now lost three straight with Butler in the lineup. Butler led the tam in scoring though and shot 8 of 21 from the field with a three. He added 12 rebounds for his second straight double-double.

George remains out on Friday

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:38:05 -0800

Warriors SF Devean George, who sat out the entire preseason with a knee injury, remained out for the fourth straight regular season game on Friday against the Clippers. He is questionable for Sunday at Sacramento.

Turiaf sits with knee injury

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:35:45 -0800

Warriors F/C Ronny Turiaf, who sprained his left knee in the fourth quarter of last Friday's loss to Phoenix, missed Friday's game against the Clippers. It's the same knee that forced Turiaf to miss the majority of training camp. He is considered questionable for Sunday at Sacramento.

Biedrins sits against Clippers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:33:46 -0800

Warriors C Andris Biedrins did not play on Friday against the Clippers due to a sore back. Biedrins is considered questionable for Sunday at Sacramento. Mikki Moore got the start in Biedrins' place.

Bynum misses Friday vs. Grizzlies

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:28:17 -0800

Lakers big men Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol are sitting out Los Angeles' meeting with the Grizzlies. Bynum has a strained right elbow after getting injured late in a victory at Houston on Wednesday, though he doesn't think it's serious.

Gasol sits on Friday as expected

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:26:00 -0800

Lakers big men Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol are sitting out Los Angeles' meeting with the Grizzlies. Gasol hasn't played for the Lakers since straining his right hamstring in the preseason, although he holds out hope of playing Sunday against New Orleans. Lamar Odom has taken Gasol's starting spot in the defending champions' first six games.

Budinger active, scores 16 points

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:20:18 -0800

Houston SG Chase Budinger was able to return from an ankle injury on Friday against the Thunder after missing one game. Budinger scored 16 points in the game on 6 of 10 shooting off the bench. He added three rebounds, two assists and a blocked shot to his stat line.

Ariza drops 21 points on Thunder

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:17:30 -0800

Houston SF Trevor Ariza was able to play through flu-like symptoms on Friday against the Thunder and tied for the team high in scoring with 21 points. He added five rebounds and six assists to his stat line as well.

Anderson leaves with sprained ankle

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:07:04 -0800

Orlando PF Ryan Anderson suffered a sprained ankle in the third quarter on Friday against the Pistons. He is considered questionable for Sunday against the Thunder.

Rush leaves game with sprained ankle

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:59:43 -0800

Indiana G Brandon Rush sprained his right ankle on Friday against the Wizards and did not return. He is considered questionable for Wednesday against the Warriors.

Hansbrough scores 13 in pro debut

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:52:51 -0800

Tyler Hansbrough took a verbal jab from a fellow ex-North Carolina Tarheel after committing his first NBA foul. "This ain't Carolina, T!" Antawn Jamison yelled from Washington's bench. Hansbrough spent his remaining minutes making it look just like Carolina. He shot more free throws than anyone else, made the hustle plays that made him famous in college and helped the Pacers beat the Wizards 102-86 on Friday night. Hansbrough finished with 13 points in 14 minutes in his pro debut. "It was a lot of hard work and things to get to this stage, but I put that all behind me when I got out there," he said. "It felt great. Just a relief to get out there and kind of move forward from this injury thing."

Murphy out with back injury

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:49:52 -0800

Pacers F Troy Murphy sat out against the Wizards on Friday with a back injury. He is considered questionable for Wednesday against the Warriors.

Diener misses Friday game vs. Wizards

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:45:18 -0800

Indiana PG Travis Diener did not play on Friday against the Wizards because of a toe injury. He is considered questionable for Wednesday against the Warriors.

Barbosa sits out Friday as expected

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:40:39 -0800

Phoenix SG Leandro Barbosa did not play on Friday at Boston as expected as he deals with a wrist injury. Barbosa told the Arizona Republic that the wrist was "way better but it's still bothering me." He said he feels pain, a "pop," when he shoots. "I think I'm gong to wait one more game," Barbosa said.

Graham returns from toe injury

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:03:20 -0800

Denver SF Joey Graham was able to play on Friday against the Heat after missing time with a toe injury. He scored four points in the game on 2 for 2 shooting.

Cook not back against Denver

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:00:22 -0800

The Miami Herald reprots that G Daequan Cook (shoulder) worked out at the Heat's practice facility on Friday before the team's game against Denver, but coach Erik Spoelstra decided to leave him out. "If you just walked in the gym and saw him doing that workout, you'd probably think he could play," Spoelstra said. "But we'll get him in a full-contact practice before [he plays]."

Quinn still out on Friday

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:55:55 -0800

Miami PG Chris Quinn (foot) remained sidelined on Friday against Denver. He is day to day.

Diogu still out with knee issue

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:53:21 -0800

New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) remained on the inactive list for Friday's game against the Raptors. He has yet to play in a game this season.

Murray faces old team in debut

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:42:29 -0800

Ronald "Flip" Murray pestered his former team with 15 points in his Charlotte debut on Friday against Atlanta as the Bobcats beat the Hawks 103-83. Murray went 5 for 12 off the bench, playing 18 minutes. He added six rebounds and an assist to his stat line as well.

Carter out vs. Pistons as expected

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:36:59 -0800

Magic guard Vince Carter was sidelined against the Pistons on Friday night with a sprained left ankle. Carter was first injured last Friday against New Jersey. "I can honestly say that throughout my career I've had little injuries and come back not quite 100 percent and just tried to fight through it," Carter told the Orlando Sentinel. "They don't really believe in that. I know it's just about the big picture and the long haul. They're playing for a lot here. I've sat and talked with the staff, and I agree with them. So, I'm just doing the proper things to get back and get better."

Hamilton sits out Friday as expected

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:29:10 -0800

Detrit G Richard Hamilton was not active on Thursday against the Magic as expected. He missed five straight games and is considered questionable for Sunday against the Sixers.

Redd's injury status confirmed

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:24:53 -0800

Michael Redd, expected to miss two weeks, had his original diagnosis of a strained tendon in his left knee affirmed by a doctor, Bucks coach Scott Skiles said. He'll be evaluated at the end of next week. "We're hoping that it's on the short end rather than on the long end, and we'll know a lot more when they look at it again," Skiles said.

No timetable for LeBron FA decision

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:19:33 -0800

LeBron James thinks his present is too good to spend time worrying about his future. James said Friday he has no timetable for deciding what he will do next summer. The NBA's MVP said it will be his first time getting to be an unrestricted free agent, so he's not going to rush any decision. Nor will he even consider it for a while. Not with the Cavaliers on the short list of legitimate contenders to win a title this season. "For me, honestly, I think this season is going to be really good and I feel like our team is set to where we can play really deep into the playoffs and possibly contend for the NBA championship," James said. "So mainly that's the main thing that I'm focused on now."

Martin to miss two months

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:44:34 -0800

Sacramento Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin will be sidelined for about two months after deciding to undergo surgery on his injured wrist. The team said Friday that Martin will have the operation on his left wrist on Monday and is expected to miss at least eight weeks. Martin has a non displaced hairline fracture of the navicular bone in his wrist.

Evans could see Fantasy boost

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:39:14 -0800

Kings beat writer Sam Amick of the Sacramento Bee is reporting via his Twitter account that Kevin Martin has chosen to undergo surgery on his wrist Monday. Martin suffered a hairline fracture in his wrist and it was reported Thursday that surgery would sideline him for 6-8 weeks. Beno Udrih is likely to step into the starting lineup and both he and rookie Tyreke Evans should enjoy the most direct Fantasy boost.

Udrih could see Fantasy boost

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:05:52 -0800

Gibson getting a big Fantasy boost

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:21:49 -0800

The Chicago Bulls announced Friday that Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas suffered a fractured radius of his left forearm during a weight training session Friday morning at practice. X-rays confirmed the injury and he will undergo surgery Saturday. Thomas is expected to be out four to six weeks. His absence should create more minutes for Taj Gibson at power forward as well as more minutes for Joakim Noah and Brad Miller.

Miller to see more touches?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:13:22 -0800

Lopez gets some rehab work in

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:47:37 -0800

The Arizona Republic reports that Robin Lopez was allowed to work on post moves and running the floor after Friday's shootaround. He stayed for an extra 30 minutes to work out as he continues to recover from a foot fracture.

Johnson to return to Magic Sunday

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:06:07 -0800

The Orlando Sentinel reports that Anthony Johnson has left the team due to the death of his father in law. He is expected to return Sunday.

Pietrus to remain a starter?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:19 -0800

The Orlando Sentinel reports that Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said Thursday that he will start suspended forward Rashard Lewis the very game he becomes eligible. Lewis, suspended by the league for the first 10 games of the season for taking a banned supplement, can play on Nov. 16 against the Charlotte Bobcats at home. "I'm starting him the first game --- for who, I don't know," Van Gundy said. "It's like when we got Rafer (Alston) at midseason last year. When you know a guy is going to be there long term, you don't mess around." Lewis would replace either Mickael Pietrus or Ryan Anderson.

Lewis to start upon return

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:29:42 -0800

The Orlando Sentinel reports that Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said Thursday that he will start suspended forward Rashard Lewis the very game he becomes eligible. There will be no easing Lewis into the lineup. Lewis, suspended by the league for the first 10 games of the season for taking a banned supplement, can play on Nov. 16 against the Charlotte Bobcats at home. "I'm starting him the first game --- for who, I don't know," Van Gundy said. "It's like when we got Rafer (Alston) at midseason last year. When you know a guy is going to be there long term, you don't mess around."

Moore could fill in for Biedrins

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:59:49 -0800

The Oakland Tribune reports that Andris Biedrins is questionable for Friday's game against the L.A. Clippers due to an ailing back. "It's a little sore," Biedrins said Thursday. "Hopefully I will play, but we'll see (today)." If Biedrins cannot play, Mikki Moore is expected to be called upon as the starting center.

Miller to miss 7-10 days

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:31:39 -0800

The Washington Times reports that Mike Miller will miss 7-10 days with a sprained left shoulder. Randy Foye is the likely candidate to replace him in the starting lineup.

Jamison making progress in recovery

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:17:39 -0800

The Washington Times reports that Wizards F Antawn Jamison (shoulder) reported no problems after participating in noncontact drills Thursday for about 45 minutes at an optional practice before the Washington Wizards boarded a plane to Indiana for Friday's game against the Pacers. "I've been shooting and going hard. No limitations as far as shot numbers or range or anything of that nature," Jamison said afterward. "It's just no contact - they don't want me getting hit or pushing or shoving. But we haven't had any limitations as far as drills, running, shooting or anything like that."

Undrafted Matthews has a good game

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:09:00 -0800

Jazz SG Wesley Matthews, an undrafted rookie, made an impression in 25 minutes off the bench Thursday against the Spurs. He had 12 points and three rebounds.

Boozer finally looks like himself

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:03:50 -0800

Jazz PF Carlos Boozer, who entered the game averaging only 12.8 points per game, looked like himself again Thursday against the Spurs, setting season highs with 27 points and 14 rebounds. He also had three assists, two steals and two blocks.

D. Williams not far from TPL-DBL

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:58:15 -0800

Jazz PG Deron Williams scored 27 points, his most since the season opener, on 11 of 19 shooting Thursday against the Spurs. He also had nine assists and a season-high seven rebounds.

SG Finley not playing many minutes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:49:51 -0800

Spurs G/F Michael Finley continued to start Thursday at Utah, but he played only 17 minutes and scored six points. He's averaging just 7.3 points in 20.3 minutes over his first four games.

Mason doing little off the bench

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:46:36 -0800

Spurs SG Roger Mason Jr. scored seven points in 18 minutes off the bench Thursday at Utah. He's averaging just 6.0 points and 20.8 minutes in four games.

Blair again comes through off bench

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:42:08 -0800

Spurs rookie PF DeJuan Blair, who had a double-double in the season opener, came close to his second in 21 minutes off the bench Thursday at Utah. He finished with 14 points and nine rebounds and is now averaging 9.8 points and 8.5 rebounds through his first four games.

Duncan gets back in double figures

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:36:10 -0800

Spurs PF Tim Duncan, who hasn't done much scoring in the early going, reached double figures for only the second time in four games Thursday at Utah, finishing with 15 points on 5 of 10 shooting. He also had 13 rebounds, but those haven't been a problem for him. He has at least 10 rebounds in all four games.

Parker making modest contribution

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:03:59 -0800

Cavaliers SG Anthony Parker got back in double figures Thursday against the Bulls, finishing with 11 points on 4 of 9 shooting, including 3 of 3 from 3-point range. He also had four rebounds and three assists. Through his first six games, he's averaging 9.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

M. Williams struggles with shot

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:58:01 -0800

Cavaliers PG Mo Williams scored a season-low 11 points on only 4 of 13 shooting Thursday against the Bulls. He also had six assists. Through his first six games, he's averaging 16.3 points and 4.3 assists.

Rose records first double-double

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:47:56 -0800

Bulls PG Derrick Rose had 14 points and a season-high 11 assists at Cleveland on Thursday, giving him his first double-double of the season. He shot only 6 for 15 from the field, though, playing 33 minutes.

Kings apparently done with Mason

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:31 -0800

The Kings placed swingman Desmond Mason on waivers Thursday. Mason is averaging 2.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game this season.

Alston to remain a starter for now

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:05:56 -0800

The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Devin Harris said Thursday that he could be looking at two more weeks of rest and recovery before he's ready to take the court again. "It could take four weeks to heal," Harris said. "If I come back in two weeks and I still feel it, I’m going to take the next two weeks. I’m hoping to be back in two weeks. That's what I'm hoping for. Rafer Alston will continue to start in his place.

Harris not close to a return

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:32:23 -0800

Wallace gaining center eligibility?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:21:41 -0800

Wallace is available in 81 percent of CBSSports.com leagues, but that may change real soon. Going into his next game at Orlando, he was one more start away from regaining center eligibility in leagues that allow multiple positions after making the first four starts of the season at center for the Pistons.

Krstic a good pick up for Week 3?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:16:35 -0800

Thunder C Nenad Krstic has scored a combined 6 points with 5 rebounds in his last two games after scoring 34 points with 12 rebounds over his first two games. However, the Thunder will play a favorable four-game slate in Fantasy Week 3 (Nov. 9-15) against the Kings, Clippers (twice) and Spurs.

Dampier an appealing wire pickup?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:12:12 -0800

Erick Dampier is averaging 10.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks -- including six blocks against Utah on Nov. 3 -- through his first five games of the season. He had 16 points and 14 rebounds Wednesday at the Hornets.

Haslem productive off Heat bench

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:06:10 -0800

Haslem has averaged 12.0 points and 10.0 rebounds through his first four games of the season despite coming off the bench and is currently available in 48 percent of CBSSports.com leagues.

Outlaw a solid waiver wire target?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:02:46 -0800

Trail Blazers F Travis Outlaw is averaging 12.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists through his first five games this season. He has shot 6 of 15 from beyond the arc and has also chipped in four steals and five blocks.

Brewer becoming bigger part of offense

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:49:08 -0800

Timberwolves F/G Corey Brewer has gotten off to a great start and has even become a focal point in the offense in recent games, seeing 18 shots against the Suns on Nov. 1 and 21 shots against the Clippers on Nov. 2.

Azubuike joins starting lineup

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:38:51 -0800

Kelenna Azubuike started for the first time this season Wednesday against Memphis, but he played just 16 minutes and finished with 6 points. He had come off the bench in the first two games of the season.

Sefolosha a solid Week 3 plug in

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:32:45 -0800

Thabo Sefolosha is starting and getting 30-plus minutes per game. He scored 12 points with 4 rebounds and an assist against the Lakers on Tuesday and should be able to put up similar stat lines against weak defensive teams in the Kings and Clippers in Fantasy Week 3 (Nov 9-15).

Sessions to bounce back soon?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:42 -0800

Ramon Sessions has gotten off to a very poor start with his new team, averaging just 5.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists. But we think Week 3 will be the first week where he starts to live up to the potential he showed each of the last two years in Milwaukee.

Brewer chipping in nice totals

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:25:04 -0800

Ronnie Brewer scored at least 16 points in his first three games of the season before being held to 7 points against Dallas on Tuesday. He is averaging 14.8 points in his first four games of the season.

Nocioni arrested on suspicion of DUI

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:10:55 -0800

Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Nocioni was booked into the Sacramento County jail at 3:26 a.m. PST Thursday. Sacramento police Sgt. Norm Leong says Nocioni was pulled over around 2 a.m. in downtown Sacramento when an officer noticed his car weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol and conducted a field test before booking Nocioni on suspicion of driving under the influence.

No suspension for Rondo or Paul

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:06:26 -0800

The NBA will not penalize Chris Paul or Rajon Rondo for an incident between them after a recent game in Boston. Paul pursued Rondo toward the Celtics' locker room and was blocked by Boston assistant coaches after the Celtics' 97-87 victory over New Orleans on Sunday night. The point guards had been assessed matching technical fouls in the second quarter after they got tangled up under the basket.

Week 3 Fantasy Basketball Planner

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:00 -0800

Several big NBA players are sidelined and Fantasy owners will have some tough decisions to make. Our Sergio Gonzalez helps you to sort through it all while offering some sleepers for the coming week in his Fantasy Planner.

Waiver Wire: Never too early to tweak

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:27:00 -0800

Already looking for help off the waiver wire for Week 3? Guys like Udonis Haslem, Ronnie Brewer and Travis Outlaw could all be available to you and could prove useful. Our Sergio Gonzalez looks at potential additions in Playing the Waiver Wire.

Fantasy Fast Break: Already seeing Redd

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:50:00 -0800

What are the main storylines that Fantasy owners should be made aware this week? Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on the impact of Allen Iverson, the return of Pau Gasol and the injury to Michael Redd in his Fantasy Fast Break.

Week 2 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:32:00 -0800

There's one Gasol Fantasy owners should sit and one Gasol Fantasy owners should be looking to start for Week 2 of the Fantasy hoops season. Find out why it's not the Gasol you'd think of as Sergio Gonzalez offers up some players to start and others to sit in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.

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Week 2 Fantasy Basketball Planner

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:26:00 -0700

As the NBA heads into the second week of the regular season, there is plenty going on around the league. Our Sergio Gonzalez sorts through it all and helps Fantasy owners with vital information needed to make the the best possible lineup decisions.

Week 1 Fantasy Basketball Planner

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:55:00 -0700

The NBA regular season is back and it's time to set those lineups for Week 1. Our Sergio Gonzalez runs through all of the preseason performances, the latest injuries and the favorable schedules in his Fantasy Planner.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Busts for Draft Day

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:24:00 -0700

Want to know which players to avoid on Draft Day in your Fantasy hoops league? Our Sergio Gonzalez highlights players he thinks may fall short of their draft positions, possibly dragging down your Fantasy roster in the process.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Breakouts for Draft Day

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:29:00 -0700

Sleepers are one thing, but finding the right breakouts is the real key to Fantasy success. Our Sergio Gonzalez highlights 12 names every owner should have in the back of their minds on Draft Day.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Sleepers for Draft Day

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:25:00 -0700

Everyone wants to know about potential sleepers heading into Fantasy drafts. Our Sergio Gonzalez offers up his choices for players that you should look to target late as well as some under-the-radar rookies that could prove useful.

2009-10 Draft Prep: 12-team Rotisserie mock

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:33:00 -0700

In an effort to cover as many different formats as possible leading up to the start of the 2009-10 NBA season, our staff at CBSSports.com recently conducted a 12-team Rotisserie draft that will be played out for office bragging rights.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Our 30-team mock

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:51:00 -0700

Our third annual 30-team Fantasy Basketball league gets under way as 15 CBSSports.com analysts against 15 analysts from around the industry. You may not be in a 30-team league yourself, but check out who people in the know value and where they select them in this monster draft.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Pacific Division Preview

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:21:00 -0700

What will Don Nelson do this season to irritate Fantasy owners? How will Blake Griffin get his minutes as a rookie? Do the Kings have a breakout candidate? Our Sergio Gonzalez answers these questions and more in our Pacific Division Preview.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Northwest Division Preview

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:43:00 -0700

Can Al Jefferson return to form? Will Chris Andersen be a viable Fantasy option this season? Is Paul Millsap ever going to get a chance to shine? Our Sergio Gonzalez takes a closer look at the Northwest Division from a Fantasy perspective.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Southwest Division Preview

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:32:00 -0700

How will the Southwest Division pan out from a Fantasy standpoint this season? Our Sergio Gonzalez takes a closer look at the division and gives Fantasy owners things to watch for in the preseason as they prepare for Fantasy drafts.

2009-10 Fantasy Basketball Rotisserie rankings

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:55:00 -0700

To help assist those owners in Rotisserie formats in Fantasy Basketball, we unveil our 2009-10 rankings, crafted specifically to highlight players who have more value in Roto scoring.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Southeast Division Preview

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:42:00 -0700

The Southeast Division has plenty of interesting storylines for Fantasy owners to follow, led by Michael Beasley's development and Gilbert Arenas' knee. Our Sergio Gonzalez previews all five teams.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Central Division Preview

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:11:00 -0700

How will Shaquille O'Neal fit in with Cleveland? Does Ben Gordon lose Fantasy value now that he's in Detroit? Our Sergio Gonzalez breaks down the division for owners.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Atlantic Division Preview

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:41:00 -0700

Is Kevin Garnett still a viable high-end Fantasy option? Does Eddy Curry have a rebound season in him? Our Sergio Gonzalez puts the five teams in the Atlantic Division under the microscope for Fantasy owners.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Shedding light on myths

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:41:00 -0700

Our Sergio Gonzalez dispels some myths that could keep Fantasy owners away from players who could be helpful to their championship aspirations this fall, like Dwight Howard and Tim Duncan.

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2009-10 Draft Prep: All about eligibility

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:24:00 -0700

Sure, talent and potential are the main factors that Fantasy owners consider when drafting. But, as Sergio Gonzalez writes, position eligibility should be next in terms of things to think about on Draft Day.

2009-10 Draft Prep: Our first 12-team mock

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:23:00 -0700

It's never too early to start thinking about the upcoming Fantasy hoops season. Follow our first 12-team Head-to-Head mock draft this offseason, featuring our Fantasy analysts and others in the know here at CBSSports.com.

Making sense of the new landscape

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:57:00 -0700

Who are some of the bigger winners and losers in Fantasy for 2009-10 based on what has transpired in the offseason? Our Sergio Gonzalez loves Emeka Okafor in New Orleans and thinks Vince Carter could produce career lows now that he's in Orlando.

A rough draft for Fantasy owners

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:46:00 -0700

This year's NBA Draft was not one deep with NBA-ready talent. But, as Sergio Gonzalez says, owners should be ready to make the most of it. He analyzes the draft from a Fantasy standpoint and provides the best players to target in Fantasy drafts.

What you should take from the NBA playoffs

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:38:00 -0700

Is Glen Davis now a viable Fantasy starter next season after his playoff breakthrough? Is Aaron Brooks the real deal for the Rockets? Our Jamey Eisenberg takes a look at a handful of players whose value has changed based on their playoff performance.

The free agency impacts on Fantasy

Mon, 11 May 2009 10:48:00 -0700

How will free agency impact your 2009 Fantasy Basketball drafts? Our Jamey Eisenberg breaks down each team's potential free agents and lays out best and worst case scenarios for each individual.