2012 Fantasy Basketball – Denver Nuggets – March Team of the Month
The Denver Nuggets have gone through this season like a skinny snake through tall grass. Nobody is paying them any attention this year, but they are hungry, and possess a deadly bite. The Nuggets don’t have a standout supper star, so on the right night any one Nugget can shine. Head coach George Karl likes to push the pace in an attempt to outscore the opposition. Denver puts up 103.8 points per game, making them the top scoring team in the NBA. Coach Karl has also created a team-first attitude in Denver, leading the NBA with 23.5 assist per game. These facts makes Denver a gold mine for fantasy talent and one of the most underrated teams in the NBA.
PG Ty Lawson – Lawson’s stature maybe small, but he has been a boulder for the month of March, shooting .470% from the field and .839% from the free throw line. Combine his percents with 1.6 3′s per game, 16.4 points per game, and 9.4 assist per game; you get an offensive juggernaut. Ty’s abilities doesn’t stop on the offensive end, during the same span he has been averaging 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals. All in all there are no holes in Lawson’s game, and he is well on his way to becoming the first all-star on Denver’s roster. Ty Lawson is a must-start
PG, SG Andre Miller – Miller has turned into a solid role player since returning to Denver from Portland. Through this month, Miller still has the problem of thinking he can shoot from the outside, .403FG%, while scoring 10.1 points per game. Miller is much better when he gets to the charity stripe, .913FT%, or drops a dime to an open teammate, 6.6 assist per game in March. If Miller can stop playing like his first name is Reggie, his FG% and fantasy value will rise. Ande Miller is valuable if you need FT% or AST, trash if you need FG% or 3′s
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Fantasy Basketball Pickups – Adds for Feb. 6, 2012
NBA Fantasy Basketball Pickups – Adds for February 6, 2012
We try to update you guys with brand new fantasy basketball pickups to add to your roster as much as possible, but we believe in quality over quantity. Here are the the top fantasy basketball waiver pickups and essential adds for February 6, 2012 which apply to both shallow and deep leagues.
Reggie Williams (SG/SF) CHA – One of our sleepers pre-season before he began the year on the shelf with a bummed knee. Williams is an energy guy who can get hot in a flash. Given the time, he will surely produce positive fantasy relevant stats, putting up 17 pts/5 reb/4 ast/1.7 three’s/1.1 stl while starting over his career. Reggie may not win the Bobcats many games, but he will entertain and be a great mid-season add for your fantasy squad. Even with a healthy Henderson, Maggette and Walker, Williams should have a niche on this depleted Charlotte roster.
Grevis Vasquez (PG/SG) NO – Over the last 4 games Vazquez is averaging 15 points, 4 boards, 7 assists, 1.3 three’s and 1.3 steals while shooting over 500% from the field. Those kinds of numbers warrant a roster spot in all formats. Owners of Jarrett Jack would be wise to already have him as your handcuff. The NBA owned franchise is looking very stingy, already having their piece to build around (Eric Gordon) reject their extension offer. The 2nd year player will get all the play he wants, and will reward owners with production.
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2012 Fantasy Basketball – Houston Rockets – February Team of the Month
Here is an fantasy basketball analysis of the Houston Rockets. On the first day of each month, Fantasy Couch will provide an analysis of your favorite team and breakdown the fantasy valeu of that team. In order to cast your vote, you have to follow @fantasycouch on Twitter and vote, but only when we ask who the Team of the Month will be.
This month we breakdown the Rockets to see who’s headed for outer space and who’s headed for a crash landing. With the compressed schedule, it’s more important than ever to make the right moves to get your team on top.
PG, Kyle Lowry – He took off toward outer space at break-neck speed, but looks like his rockets cooled off somewhere in the clouds. Over his last four games, Lowry is shooting 19 percent from the field, making only 8 of his last 42 FG attempts. 19% – That’s what we like to call a slump. Over this stretch Lowry is averaging only 9 points per game (PPG) and 0.8 threes per game (3PG). Lowry is still putting up solid assist numbers at 7.2 per game and steals at 1.8 per game. His free throw percent, 77%, and turnovers, 2.2, are middle of the pack for the point guard position. Lowry’s biggest contribution has been his rebounding numbers (6.4 RPG) which tops the list for PG’s in the NBA. If your team needs a boost in rebounds along with solid steals and assist numbers than Lowry will make a great addition to your team. Trade for him while he in a slump, because its only a matter of time before he gets his rockets back up to full throttle. Kyle Lowry is a buy low.
PF/C, Luis Scola – Scola is more like a jet than a rocket, a jumbo jet, flying low and slow. His percents have been very good on the year 49% FG and 76% FT, and even better over this current four game stretch: 57% FG and 80% FT. Scola’s great percents are tampered by his lack of defense, 0 Steals per game, 0.2 blocks per game, and high turnover numbers (2.7). The addition of Samuel Dalembert to the Rockets has hurt Scola’s rebounding numbers (5.6 RPG) and makes Scola far less valuable in the fantasy world. Scola will continue to put up solid offensive numbers but won’t contribute to the rest of the stat sheet. Now is a good time to try and trade away Scola for a player who is not stuck flying below the clouds. Luis Scola is a sell high.
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2012 NBA Rookie Analysis
2012 NBA Rookie of The Year
If the 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year ballots were submitted right now it would come down to two point guards; Kyrie Irving and Ricky Rubio:
Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers, 17.4 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 4.9 APG, 42.5 3p%, 80 FT%)
Kyrie Irving may not pass the ball like Rubio but he still gets the assists while scoring with the best of them. Irving leads all rookies with 17.4 points per clip in under 30 minutes per game. Irving has scored more than 20 points seven times and has scored in double digits in every game except one. He continues to fill the net as well as the stat sheet. Irving is well on his way to a Rookie of the Year season if he continues to put up the numbers that he is.
Ricky Rubio (Minnesota Timberwolves, 11 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 8.3 APG, 40.6 3p%, 2.4 SPG)
The import from Spain has proved to be well worth the wait as he has a way with the ball that reminds many of the late Pete Maravich. Almost a magician with the ball, Rubio has shown us why there was so much hype already becoming a fan favorite in Minnesota. His turnovers are a concern for some but when you pass the ball like Rubio does it’s easy to forget about some of them. Although he may not play like a rookie, he is one. And that fact is a scary one for any team that doesn’t have him on their roster.
In such a guard heavy draft class it’s no surprise that the top two players so far this season bring the ball up the court. But luckily for everyone else there is no fast-forward button, so those not named Ricky Rubio and Kyrie Irving have time to gain the attention of the league and their fans before ballots are due. Here are the best in class for those in a deep, or keeper league:
Jimmer Fredette (Sacramento Kings, 7.6 PPG 2.1 APG 33.6 FG% 30.6 3p% 90.5 FT%)
Even before he was drafted into the NBA he had his own theme song. Fredette had unlimited range at BYU but has been introduced to those limits so far this season. He has shown signs of what may be to come with 20 points and 6 assists in 32 minutes of play Sunday against Memphis. Superman may still sleep in a Jimmer jersey but it may take some time for Superman to trade in his BYU no. 32 for a Sacramento Kings no. 7.
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Fantasy Basketball Pickups – Adds for Jan. 4, 2012
Adds for Fantasy Basketball
If you need a boost for your roster, add these top 2012 fantasy basketball pickups before other owners in your league do. Most of these NBA players are still available, even in deep fantasy basketball leagues and even keeper leagues. If you have any specific questions for us, please send us a reply and follow us on Twitter @fantasycouch or on the Fantasy Couch Facebook page.
Josh Howard (SG/SF) UTA – Howard may have somewhat of a resurrection if he can stay healthy. The Jazz are going to be scrappy in the Western conference, and that fits his style. He could contend for the sixth man of the year award, or possibly play himself into the starting lineup.
Tyrus Thomas (PF) CHA – Coming off an ankle injury to start the season, Thomas has suddenly found himself in a battle for getting his starting gig back. The Bobcats have some talented youth at forward with Bismack Biyombo, DJ White and Thomas at the power position. But starter or not, I think Thomas should be looking at enough minutes (22+) to be on the fantasy radar.
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Fantasy Football Week 17 Waiver Pickups – Fantasy Basketball Pickups
2011 fantasy football tips and waiver pickups and also the best fantasy basketball tips and adds for your NBA fantasy basketball league.