2010 Fantasy Player Profile: Hedo Turkoglu

Just two seasons removed from a career-best 19.8 points per game season, Hedo Turkoglu made a splan in the 2009 NBA off-season by signing a fat contract with Toronto Raptors, and leaving the Orlando Magic.

Regardless of whether or not it was because he wanted big money or because Orlando didn’t want him (they traded for Vince Carter before the deal was official), Turkogly wound up being inserted into a lineup where he arguably should have never been. (more…)

NBA Fantasy Impact: Darren Collison Takes Over the Point in Indiana

With the big news of a four-team, five-player trade going down and sending Darren Collison to the Indiana Pacers, there is much to be discussed from a fantasy basketball perspective.

For all the trade details, visit nbawatercooler.com.

For the fantasy impact for all participants in this trade, read on: (more…)

2010 NBA Finals: Fantasy Basketball Preview

The NBA Championship Series is finally upon us. We are treated to an amazing rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, with perhaps more talent than we have ever seen in an NBA Finals Series.

This should be an epic series involving prime fantasy match ups. This will be a gritty; back and forth series that should go seven games. The series will provide a fantastic closeout to the NBA fantasy season. (more…)

Play in the Third Round of the Fantasy Basketball Playoffs!

With the third round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs creeping up on us, Fantazzle.com is gearing up again for the conference finals of its fantasy basketball playoff game.

This particular fantasy basketball game will be different than Fantazzle’s regular daily or weekly fantasy games, as it is round-by-round, allowing fantasy players to create teams and compete in each round of the NBA playoffs. (more…)

Play in the Fantasy Basketball Playoffs at Fantazzle!

With the 2010 NBA Playoffs starting on Saturday, April 17th, Fantazzle.com is unleashing it’s fantasy basketball playoff game

This particular fantasy basketball game will be different than Fantazzle’s regular daily or weekly fantasy games, as it is round-by-round, allowing fantasy players to create teams and compete in each round of the NBA playoffs.

Check out the new Fantasy Basketball Playoff Salary Cap Game page for official rules, scoring, and instructions on how to play. (more…)

Fantasy Basketball Playoff Games: What Brandon Roy’s Injury Means

Portland Trail Blazers star guard, Brandon Roy, reportedly has a torn meniscus in his right knee and could be in danger of missing the 2010 NBA Playoffs.

The three-time All-Star has already been ruled out of Monday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as well as Wednesday’s regular season finale against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. (more…)

Week 22 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire

We’re at that point in the 2009-10 NBA fantasy basketball season where you’re either knee-deep in your playoff race, or you’re gearing up for the final run.

No matter where you’re at, there’s still a good chance that injuries or poor play on your roster have you looking for some help on your league’s waiver wire, or for a general upgrade.

The five guys in this article may be small names or different from your normal fantasy stud, but they all can serve a purpose on the right roster. (more…)

Week 21 Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers

Making that final push toward the playoffs in your fantasy league?

Eager to find some sleeper-type guys that could help you in some critical areas?

Look no further than this week’s riser/faller column, which digs a little deeper than usual to find some gems who are quickly ascending as fantasy options, while also pointing out a few big names that just aren’t living up to their hype: (more…)

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…)

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 season, could soon be shining on the man with the big hair.

That’s right, folks, while it’s due to unfortunate circumstances, “The Bird Man” could begin to see some well-deserved minutes, as Martin rests for the next 48 hours and decides on how to treat his injury. (more…)