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 the playoffs looming, let’s take a look at which players may be available in your league that could help give you a boost down the stretch. (more…)
Written on March 5th, 2010 by Taylor Smithone shout
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…)
Written on February 10th, 2010 by Taylor Smithno shouts
Statistics-wise, Vince Carter is coming off perhaps his worst month of play since he’s been in the NBA.
During January, the artist formerly known as “Air Canada” averaged just about nine points per game on horrible 28 percent shooting from the field.
However, he’s taken his performance up several notches so far in February. (more…)
We’re in the final week before theĀ NBA All-Star break, which means you could use a few options to lean on as certain guys sit out the week with injuries. On top of that, it may be time to re-visit what certain injuries mean to the players you pick-up, or the specific injured players, themselves.
Stay updated on the New Orleans Hornets injuries, as the knee injury to Chris Paul has opened the door to stellar fantasy production for DarrenĀ Collison and Marcus Thornton (who is also now injured). (more…)
Written on February 2nd, 2010 by Taylor Smith2 shouts
A big-time injury has opened the door for a pair of rookies eager to step into the spotlight, while another first-year player has been making the most of his team’s free-wheeling style of play.
In addition to the players listed in this column, snatch up Mike Miller and Carlos Delfino if they’re still available, and keep your eye on J.J. Redick: (more…)