The Week that Was - November 15th
With Sesame Street celebrating its 40th anniversary, let's take a look at TWTW using our good ole ABC's.
A is for Trevor ARIZA, who averaged 18 points, 2 3s, 5.3 boards, 4.7 helpers and 3 steals this past week. He's fitting in nicely with the Rocket system. Question is, will his numbers dip at all with the return of one Tracy McGrady?
B is for BRANDON Jennings, who is absolutely setting the NBA on fire. Granted he only played in 2 games last week, but averaged 43.5 points and 7 assists. He's going to be in the race for the ROY award for sure. He's pretty much all the Bucks have with Michael Redd seemingly always dinged.
C is for CHRIS Bosh, who shot well from the line this past week (91.4%) and averaged a double-double. He'll get his block totals up as the season progresses.
D is for DIRK, DUNCAN and DURANT, who are all playing well. That is, when they're actually on the floor (Duncan). Dirk's playing lights out and Durant is putting up sick stats (but needs to stop turning the dang ball over).
E is for EARL Watson, who is a hot free agent (in larger leagues) right now, after a 2-game week with 14 ppg, 5 apg and crazy good percentages. T.J. Ford is a nice PG, but could definitely disappear in spells and allow a backup to get serious PT.
F is for Channing FRYE, who has settled in nicely for the Suns, and in a 4-game week, was in the top 60 (in Yahoo leagues that count turnovers). This, after being originally ranked in the 180's. In larger leagues, Frye is certainly a solid fantasy option, and could be used in shallower leagues as a fill-in.
G is for Danny GRANGER, who is playing lights-out basketball, filling up the stat sheet with points, boards, steals, 3s and even blocks. He's definitely playing like a first-round fantasy pick.
H is for Al HORFORD, who had a huge week. Shot 67% from the field, averaged 17 points and 9 boards. Threw in 1.7 steals and a block per to boot. Definitely an underrated fantasy PF/C.
I is for, who else, Allen IVERSON. He's missed four games in a row to deal with "personal issues". Cut bait in all but the deepest of leagues.
J is for JASON Thompson, who in Yahoo/turnover scoring, ranks #16 over the past week. He's putting up big-time points and boards, and has been blocking shots too. There really isn't much to get excited about for the Kings, except maybe this guy and Kevin Martin. Both guys remain under-rated fantasy contributors.
L is for, who else, LEBRON James. He's got sick across-the-board numbers, although you'd anticipate the blocks to be a bit higher. No worries, he's still going to lead many a fantasy team to their league championship.
M is for LeBron's teammate, MO Williams. He ranked #7 in Yahoo/turnover scoring this past week after posting big scoring numbers, backed by 3.3 3s per game and 1.3 spg. Williams is definitely the second-best option, fantasy or otherwise, on the Cavs, and might actually be a better VALUE than The King. Shocking, I know.
N is for Steve NASH. Man, this guy still has it. In a 4-game week, Nash posted a double-double with points/assists and didn't miss a free throw. I think he'll be playing at age 50.
O is for Greg ODEN. The big man finds himself well into the top-50 this week after blocking 2.4 shots per game in a 5-game week. He's even dropping a few points in for his fantasy owners.
P is for PAUL PIERCE. The numbers aren't bad, but he's not performing up to par. There's some more "P's" for ya. He bruised his knee Friday night and could be slowed a bit for the next few games.
Q is for QUENTIN Richardson. While Q didn't have a great week, he's still worth a mention because he's a cheap source of 3s (and is the best "Q" name we could find).
R is for Anthony RANDOLPH, who is living up to his big-time-sleeper-bust-out-candidate billing. In a 5-game week, Randolph scored (13.8 ppg), boarded (6.4 rpg) and had nice block and steal numbers. This all, while turning the ball over less than once per game. Yahtzee!
S is for Thabo SEFOLOSHA, who busted out this past week and ranked #28 on the Yahoo/turnover scoring system. Wow? He's not going to score much, but the guy finds a way to keep himself involved and is getting serious playing time. We thought Jeff Green was a poor-man's Scottie Pippen... Sefolosha could be a very, very poor man's version.
T is for TYREKE Evans, who's probably the guy you want to most watch on the Kings, not Thompson or Martin. Well, all three of these guys have flown a bit under the radar (at least in some fantasy circles) and are performing well. Evans could give that Brandon Jennings kid a run for his ROY money. Evans had a solid week, but he may hurt you in the turnover category.
U is for UDONIS Haslem. I guess it's a Miami Heat thing, who provided us with a Q and now a U (since you can't really spell a word with a Q without a U!). Haslem had a decent week, nearly averaging a double-double (13.7 ppg, 9.0 rpg). His percentages aren't half bad, either, so he makes for a nice backup in larger leagues.
V is for Charlie VILLANUEVA, who along with Ben Gordon, has made quite a splash in the Motor City. Villanueva was your #14 performer this past week in Yahoo/turnover formats, and is really scoring well for the Pistons. The eybrow-less one will remain a very, very solid fantasy option this season as he's certainly the best forward the Pistons have.
W is for WILL Bynum. Sticking with the Pistons, let's take a look at the young PG who has mad hops. He was the #72 player this week in Yahoo/turnover scoring, and is doing it with points, helpers AND boards. If he can keep his minutes around 27-28 per game, he'll be a nice little option in most leagues.
X is for ... well ... it has to be for the "X-FACTOR", who I contend is Ty Lawson, at least for the Nuggets. Despite Chauncey Billups putting up nice numbers, Lawson is the #68 overall player in Yahoo/turnover scoring. He had a bit of a quiet week, but his speed and playmaking ability will continue to be the x-factor for the Nuggets.
Y is for Thaddeus YOUNG, who's off to a bit of a disappointing start. He had an alright scoring week, but is weak in other categories, and is turning the ball over at a 2.2/game clip. The young Young will have to get his act together to turn his fortunes around.
And finally, Z is for ... well ... all three Z's in the NBA. ZAZA Pachulia has nice percentages in only 13 minutes per game. If his minutes somehow increase, he'd be a solid sleeper in larger leagues. ZYDRUNAS Ilgauskus has been rendered all but useless with the arrival of Shaq in Cleveland. His FG% is dismal, but you have to consider him if Shaq gets hobbled. And the last Z, ZACH Randolph, is having a solid fantasy season for the hapless Grizzlies. He had a poor showing this week, but will remain a nice option for points and boards for your fantasy squad.
A is for Trevor ARIZA, who averaged 18 points, 2 3s, 5.3 boards, 4.7 helpers and 3 steals this past week. He's fitting in nicely with the Rocket system. Question is, will his numbers dip at all with the return of one Tracy McGrady?
B is for BRANDON Jennings, who is absolutely setting the NBA on fire. Granted he only played in 2 games last week, but averaged 43.5 points and 7 assists. He's going to be in the race for the ROY award for sure. He's pretty much all the Bucks have with Michael Redd seemingly always dinged.
C is for CHRIS Bosh, who shot well from the line this past week (91.4%) and averaged a double-double. He'll get his block totals up as the season progresses.
D is for DIRK, DUNCAN and DURANT, who are all playing well. That is, when they're actually on the floor (Duncan). Dirk's playing lights out and Durant is putting up sick stats (but needs to stop turning the dang ball over).
E is for EARL Watson, who is a hot free agent (in larger leagues) right now, after a 2-game week with 14 ppg, 5 apg and crazy good percentages. T.J. Ford is a nice PG, but could definitely disappear in spells and allow a backup to get serious PT.
F is for Channing FRYE, who has settled in nicely for the Suns, and in a 4-game week, was in the top 60 (in Yahoo leagues that count turnovers). This, after being originally ranked in the 180's. In larger leagues, Frye is certainly a solid fantasy option, and could be used in shallower leagues as a fill-in.
G is for Danny GRANGER, who is playing lights-out basketball, filling up the stat sheet with points, boards, steals, 3s and even blocks. He's definitely playing like a first-round fantasy pick.
H is for Al HORFORD, who had a huge week. Shot 67% from the field, averaged 17 points and 9 boards. Threw in 1.7 steals and a block per to boot. Definitely an underrated fantasy PF/C.
I is for, who else, Allen IVERSON. He's missed four games in a row to deal with "personal issues". Cut bait in all but the deepest of leagues.
J is for JASON Thompson, who in Yahoo/turnover scoring, ranks #16 over the past week. He's putting up big-time points and boards, and has been blocking shots too. There really isn't much to get excited about for the Kings, except maybe this guy and Kevin Martin. Both guys remain under-rated fantasy contributors.
L is for, who else, LEBRON James. He's got sick across-the-board numbers, although you'd anticipate the blocks to be a bit higher. No worries, he's still going to lead many a fantasy team to their league championship.
M is for LeBron's teammate, MO Williams. He ranked #7 in Yahoo/turnover scoring this past week after posting big scoring numbers, backed by 3.3 3s per game and 1.3 spg. Williams is definitely the second-best option, fantasy or otherwise, on the Cavs, and might actually be a better VALUE than The King. Shocking, I know.
N is for Steve NASH. Man, this guy still has it. In a 4-game week, Nash posted a double-double with points/assists and didn't miss a free throw. I think he'll be playing at age 50.
O is for Greg ODEN. The big man finds himself well into the top-50 this week after blocking 2.4 shots per game in a 5-game week. He's even dropping a few points in for his fantasy owners.
P is for PAUL PIERCE. The numbers aren't bad, but he's not performing up to par. There's some more "P's" for ya. He bruised his knee Friday night and could be slowed a bit for the next few games.
Q is for QUENTIN Richardson. While Q didn't have a great week, he's still worth a mention because he's a cheap source of 3s (and is the best "Q" name we could find).
R is for Anthony RANDOLPH, who is living up to his big-time-sleeper-bust-out-candidate billing. In a 5-game week, Randolph scored (13.8 ppg), boarded (6.4 rpg) and had nice block and steal numbers. This all, while turning the ball over less than once per game. Yahtzee!
S is for Thabo SEFOLOSHA, who busted out this past week and ranked #28 on the Yahoo/turnover scoring system. Wow? He's not going to score much, but the guy finds a way to keep himself involved and is getting serious playing time. We thought Jeff Green was a poor-man's Scottie Pippen... Sefolosha could be a very, very poor man's version.
T is for TYREKE Evans, who's probably the guy you want to most watch on the Kings, not Thompson or Martin. Well, all three of these guys have flown a bit under the radar (at least in some fantasy circles) and are performing well. Evans could give that Brandon Jennings kid a run for his ROY money. Evans had a solid week, but he may hurt you in the turnover category.
U is for UDONIS Haslem. I guess it's a Miami Heat thing, who provided us with a Q and now a U (since you can't really spell a word with a Q without a U!). Haslem had a decent week, nearly averaging a double-double (13.7 ppg, 9.0 rpg). His percentages aren't half bad, either, so he makes for a nice backup in larger leagues.
V is for Charlie VILLANUEVA, who along with Ben Gordon, has made quite a splash in the Motor City. Villanueva was your #14 performer this past week in Yahoo/turnover formats, and is really scoring well for the Pistons. The eybrow-less one will remain a very, very solid fantasy option this season as he's certainly the best forward the Pistons have.
W is for WILL Bynum. Sticking with the Pistons, let's take a look at the young PG who has mad hops. He was the #72 player this week in Yahoo/turnover scoring, and is doing it with points, helpers AND boards. If he can keep his minutes around 27-28 per game, he'll be a nice little option in most leagues.
X is for ... well ... it has to be for the "X-FACTOR", who I contend is Ty Lawson, at least for the Nuggets. Despite Chauncey Billups putting up nice numbers, Lawson is the #68 overall player in Yahoo/turnover scoring. He had a bit of a quiet week, but his speed and playmaking ability will continue to be the x-factor for the Nuggets.
Y is for Thaddeus YOUNG, who's off to a bit of a disappointing start. He had an alright scoring week, but is weak in other categories, and is turning the ball over at a 2.2/game clip. The young Young will have to get his act together to turn his fortunes around.
And finally, Z is for ... well ... all three Z's in the NBA. ZAZA Pachulia has nice percentages in only 13 minutes per game. If his minutes somehow increase, he'd be a solid sleeper in larger leagues. ZYDRUNAS Ilgauskus has been rendered all but useless with the arrival of Shaq in Cleveland. His FG% is dismal, but you have to consider him if Shaq gets hobbled. And the last Z, ZACH Randolph, is having a solid fantasy season for the hapless Grizzlies. He had a poor showing this week, but will remain a nice option for points and boards for your fantasy squad.
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