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| With Dwyane Wade out and the team all but done for the year, Shawn Marion posted a double-double in support of a 91-88 loss for the Miami Heat to the NY Knicks. Marion gathered 15 points with 17 rebounds, adding two assists, a steal, and a block. This is what Marion wanted in leaving Phoenix: Numbers, numbers numbers. |
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| On a night when the Pistons fell flat and failed to do much of note, Antonio McDyess posted a rare double-double in the Pistons' 82-83 loss to the Sixers. McDyess racked up 14 points with 11 rebounds, adding three blocks along the way. McDyess is hit or miss for fantasy owners but tonight's game is a nice break from the typically average veteran. |
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| Paul Pierce, F, Boston Celtics | Wednesday 3/12, 11:45 PM CT |
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| Paul Pierce posted a double-double in the Celtics' 111-82 win over Seattle this evening, scoring 14 points with 11 assists and five rebounds, adding two steals and a block. Pierce rarely hits double digits in anything but scoring, thus tonight's performance is a nice bonus for fantasy owners (but it won't be the start of a trend). |
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| Josh Smith, F, Atlanta Hawks | Wednesday 3/12, 10:49 PM CT |
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| Josh Smith did his best to keep the Hawks in the win column, but his marvelous personal performance failed to result in a W. Smith scored 16 points with a whopping 22 rebounds, adding two assists, two steals, and a block. Smith has been a great fantasy commodity for many this season and he continues to improve his overall game. Getting the Hawks on track is priority , but we can all enjoy the fantasy rewards along the way. |
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| LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday 3/12, 10:42 PM CT |
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| LeBron James enjoyed another productive night at the office, but the result was a troubling loss to a lackluster club. The Cavs lost 99-104 to the New Jersey Nets as James scored 42 points with 11 rebounds and seven assists. The numbers will keep fantasy owners happy, but the loss shows why this team will struggle against almost any west-coast team on the plate. |
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| In the Mavs' 118-93 win over Charlotte, Dirk Nowitzki served as the catalyst for all things offensive, scoring 26 points with nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Nowitzki has taken some time to get chemistry working with new PG Jason Kidd and the numbers have shown little-to-no improvement since that trade. Dirk is always going to post numbers, but the hope that accompanied the trade for Kidd has yet to materialize in reality. |
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| Deron Williams led the charge in a tough-fought 114-110 win for the Utah Jazz this evening, putting the Bucks in the loss column with 26 points and 13 assists. This is Deron's ninth consecutive double-double and his 41st of the season, serving as one of the top statistical guards in the game today. |
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| Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Hornets | Wednesday 3/12, 10:28 PM CT |
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| Chris Paul may not garner the attention for the award, but nothing is stopping his MVP-worthy season on the court. Tonight the wunderguard scored 26 points with 17 assists to lead the way for the Hornets' 100-75 win over the San Antonio Spurs. That's four consecutive double-double performances for Paul, and there is no reason to believe he will slow. |
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| Dwight Howard's magic season continues, posting his 57th double-double of the year with 22 points and 13 rebounds against the Clippers with a 110-88 win. Howard has been an absolute stud this season, the top big man in the game. Those fantasy owners that made the leap of faith on draft day have been fully rewarded for their dedication, and the sky is the limit from here. |
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| Caron Butler, F, Washington Wizards | Wednesday 3/12, 9:52 PM CT |
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| Caron Butler is expected to return to the lineup Thursday after missing 16 straight games and 19 of the last 21 because of a hip injury, according to the AP. "Caron is going to be probable, so we add a little 'Tough Juice' to the lineup," said coach Eddie Jordan. "And we'll see how it goes." The Wiz could limit Butler's minutes a bit, but that doesn't mean you don't need to stick him back in your lineup right away. |
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| Dwyane Wade had an OssaTron procedure performed Tuesday and will be limited to non-contact exercise for the next 30 days, according to the AP. The 20-minute treatment came only one day after the Heat announced Wade would miss the rest of the season. |
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| David West, F, New Orleans Hornets | Wednesday 3/12, 7:57 PM CT |
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| David West returned from an ankle sprain Wednesday after missing three games, according to the AP. He should be OK going forward. Feel free to stick him back in your lineup. |
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| Gerald Wallace was back in uniform Wednesday after missing eight games because of a concussion, according to the AP. Wallace was not in the starting lineup, but you should activate him immediately, anyway. |
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| Yi Jianlian, F, New Jersey Nets | Wednesday 3/12, 7:50 PM CT |
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| Yi Jianlian sat out his fifth straight game Wednesday with a right wrist injury, according to the AP. Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak said Yi was feeling better at Wednesday shootaround, but the coach wasn't sure when Yi might return to action. The Bucks' next contest is Saturday. Hopefully we'll see Yi on the court then. |
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| Bobby Jones, F, Denver Nuggets | Wednesday 3/12, 7:46 PM CT |
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| The Heat signed Bobby Jones to a 10-day contract Wednesday, according to the AP. It's the fourth team Jones has been with this year. The Heat have had a rash of injuries at the guard position and are merely looking for some depth. Jones won't have any fantasy value. |
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| Smush Parker, G, Los Angeles Clippers | Wednesday 3/12, 7:44 PM CT |
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| The Clippers signed Smush Parker Wednesday. Parker was put on waivers by Miami Monday, reportedly because of an incident with a valet attendant in November, according to Sports Network. Parker has been worthless this year in limited action but could actually be worth a roster spot in deeper leagues with the going-nowhere Clippers. |
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| Smush Parker, G, Los Angeles Clippers | Wednesday 3/12, 3:04 PM CT |
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| According to ClipsNation.com the Clippers are interested in returning Smush Parker to the West Coast. Parker was put on paid leave after a November run-in with a Miami parking attendant and Riley said the team was waiting on Parker to resolve the situation, but the team waived him on Monday. Parker played in nine games this year, averaged 4.8 point and 1.7 assists per game. |
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| Antonio Daniels (thumb) did not take part in the teams Wednesday practice session, but is considered probable for Thursday's game, notes the Washington Post. Ex-Kansas City Chiefs beat writer, Ivan Carter, said through his blog on the Post that Daniels will play. |
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| Antawn Jamison (back) was held out of Wednesday's practice session, according to the Washington Post. Jamison is considered probable for Thursday's game.
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| Caron Butler, F, Washington Wizards | Wednesday 3/12, 2:32 PM CT |
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| Caron Butler took in a full practice on Wednesday, this according to the Washington Post. Butler is nursing a hip injury, but could return to action on Thursday night. |
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| Chris Kaman, C, Los Angeles Clippers | Wednesday 3/12, 2:30 PM CT |
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| Chris Kaman is considered questionable for tonight's game against Orlando with a back injury, this according to the Los Angeles Times .
The injury forced him to leave Monday's game early and he remains day-to-day and a game-time decision. |
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| Sasha Pavlovic is scheduled to return to action after missing the past seven weeks with a sprained left mid-foot, this according to the Sports Network. The swingman suffered the injury during a January 23 win over Washington, and has been sidelined since. Pavlovic is averaging 7.3 points and 2.7 rebounds per contest, in 38 games this season.
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| Ben Wallace, C, Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday 3/12, 12:08 PM CT |
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| Ben Wallace, who exited the Monday night game at the half with back spasms, is questionable against New Jersey tonight, notes the Sports Network. Wallace's best days are lingering in the distance and his injury risk as a fantasy option outweigh any benefit he can offer. |
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| Gerald Wallace (post-concussion symptoms) is questionable for Wednesday's game at Dallas, this according to the Sports Network. Wallace, who has missed eight straight games to head trauma, and is averaging 20.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game this season. |
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| David West, F, New Orleans Hornets | Wednesday 3/12, 11:52 AM CT |
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| David West (sprained left ankle) is probable for tonight's featured NBA contest against the Spurs, this according to the Sports Network. West, who has missed three straight games to an ankle injury, is averaging 19.7 points and 9.0 rebounds this season. |
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| David Harrison was back on the court against Seattle on Tuesday after being suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team. The backup center was outstanding on Tuesday night, blocking a career-high six shots to go with six boards and four points. |
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| Brandon Roy, G, Portland Trailblazers | Wednesday 3/12, 11:32 AM CT |
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| Brandon Roy had 27 points and nine assists in Portland's 103-96 victory on Tuesday night. Roy has been better in his second year, than his NBA ROY campaign. The Blazer is averaging 19.6 points, 5.7 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game and has set the stage to be a fantasy stud for years to come. |
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| Eric Snow, G, Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday 3/12, 10:28 AM CT |
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| Eric Snow, 34, will likely miss the remainder of the regular season, according to the Star-Telegram. Snow is suffering from arthritis-related symptoms in his left knee. The veteran's presence will be missed by the team; fantasy owners won't even notice. |
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| Andrei Kirilenko was back in the starting lineup against Chicago on Tuesday night after missing three games because of a sprained right hip. The rubber-man isn't the fantasy option he once was, averaging 11.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. |
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| Carlos Villanueva continues to excel since taking over the starting power forward job from injured Yi Jianlian (wrist). Villanueva had 24 points and a season-high 16 rebounds in the 105-97 loss to the Wizards on Tuesday night. Villanueva is averaging a double-double, 24 points and 10 rebounds, since moving into the starting lineup four games ago. |
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| Chris Bosh, F, Toronto Raptors | Wednesday 3/12, 9:53 AM CT |
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| The Chris Bosh knee injury appears to be more serious than the team is letting on. The organization told the Toronto media last week he would miss three games, but after missing the contest in LA last night, and not being expected to play tonight at Golden State, the events offer evidence he will miss extended action. The three-time All-Star will miss his seventh consecutive game tonight.
Bosh continues to be listed as day-to-day, with no new timetable for his return. |
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| Baron Davis, G, Los Angeles Clippers | Wednesday 3/12, 9:47 AM CT |
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| Golden State exercised the option to keep coach Don Nelson, 67, under contract for the 2008-09 season, this according to the Star-Telegram. The Warriors have a 2 1/2 game lead on Denver for the final playoff spot. |
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| Lamar Odom, F, Los Angeles Lakers | Wednesday 3/12, 8:48 AM CT |
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| Lamar Odom was efficient on Tuesday night hitting 9-of-12 shots while scoring 20 points. The Los Angeles big man recorded nine rebounds and two steals in the Lakers win over the Raptors.
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| Smush Parker, G, Los Angeles Clippers | Wednesday 3/12, 7:25 AM CT |
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| The Sun-Sentinel reports that head coach Pat Riley said his banishment of Smush Parker and his release on Monday was "nothing personal." Parker was put on paid leave after a November run-in with a Miami parking attendant and Riley said the team was waiting on Parker to resolve the situation, but there have been no criminal charges or civil claims related to the incident. |
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| Udonis Haslem is reportedly suffering from sprains in two areas of his left foot and the nagging injury could force him to miss his 14th game of the season tonight against the Knicks, this according to the Sun-Sentinel. Coming into the season, Haslem had never sat out more than two games since becoming a full-time starter in 2004. |
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| Mike Dunleavy scored 32 points on Tuesday night as the Indiana Pacers snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Seattle Sonics, 114-107. Dunleavy has been lighting up the box scores as of late. On the season the Pacers forward is averaging 18.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. |
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| Kobe Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers | Wednesday 3/12, 12:05 AM CT |
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| Kobe Bryant was up to the challenge of the Toronto Raptors this evening, scoring 34 points with seven rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and one block in the Lakers' 117-108 win over the Raptors. Just another day at the office for Kobe has he works this team towards bigger and better goals in the playoffs. |
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