Week 20 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Watch
Injuries to prominent players all around the league recently have caused guys with lesser roles to step up and deliver more than usual.
Have those injuries significantly hindered your team’s chances?
With [...]
Fantasy Risers: With K-Mart Injury, Bird Man Could Finally Soar
With reports surfacing that Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin could miss extensive time with a patella injury, the light that has been shining on Martin’s dunks and aggressive play all [...]
2010 NBA Draft Player Profile: Greivis Vasquez
After a solid performance in a big-time game (and win) against Duke on Wednesday night, Greivis Vasquez may have finally silenced some critics on his ability to play controlled, balance [...]
Week 19 NBA Power Rankings: Mavericks Coming Together at Right Time
Out West, the Mavericks, Nuggets, Lakers, and Jazz appear to be separating themselves from the pack as we near the playoffs.
In the East, the Cavs appear to have gotten things back [...]
Week 20 Fantasy Basketball Start and Sit: Start Your Wizards?
Perhaps the most crucial decision each week for fantasy owners is: Who should I start, and who should I sit?
With the fantasy season winding down, that decision is becoming more important each week. So, instead of worrying about making the choice on your own, leave it to me.
If this advice turns out well, remember that I’m Taylor Smith. If not, then this column was written by…Steve, let’s say.
Here we go for week 20. (more…)
Week 19 Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers
The fantasy basketball season is nearing its end, and your team might be scrambling to find some stop-gaps and holes down the stretch.
Have no fear, NBA Soup has got you covered.
Here are five guys (available in most leagues) you should seek out, and five you should probably avoid as you make your final push. (more…)
Father Time Robbing Celtics and Spurs of Championship Contention?
Father Time appears to have spoken.
While both the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs certainly made the most of their time on top of the NBA , their respective performances to this point in the 2009-10 season suggests their glory days may be in the past.
Let’s start with the Celtics.
Boston currently sits at 36-21 and in first place in the Atlantic Divison, five games ahead of the rising Toronto Raptors. (more…)
2009-10 NBA Awards Watch: LeBron James Still the King in MVP Race
The NBA regular season is nearing its end, with most teams having about 25 games to go.
After that, teams will either be battling it out in the playoffs, or positioning themselves for the draft and the upcoming free agency bonanza.
Could a reigning MVP be one of the players that actually changes teams this summer? (more…)
Zydrunas Ilgauskas a Free Agent: Where Will He Go?
Yahoo! Sports has reported that former Cleveland Cavalier center, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, has been bought out of his contract with the Washington Wizards and waived, effectively making him a much sought-after NBA free agent.
Ilgauskas, who was originally acquired for forward Antawn Jamison in a three-team trade, never played for Washinton, and after reporting to Washington and taking a physical, immediately returned to Cleveland. (more…)
NBA Dream Team: Compiling a Roster Today To Win Tomorrow
We’re beginning to lose sight of what basketball is really all about. Then again, perhaps we did a long time ago.
Gone are the days of the “Dream Team” and the USA dominating in the Olympic Games. The days of the San Antonio Spurs winning games and titles with their crafty veterans and stingy defense are slowly fading away.
That Detroit Pistons team that upset the Los Angeles Lakers is starting to dwindle in our memories. (more…)