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Fantasy Basketball: 3 Reasons Why You Should Take Lebron Number One in Your Fantasy Draft Next Season

May 29, 2018

LeBron James has been playing at an unworldly level in the playoffs and it begs the question. Should he go number one in NBA fantasy drafts next season? It is a fair question. Here are three reasons why you should consider taking him first overall. 1. He’s Playing the Best Basketball of His Career: At age 33, you can make the case James is playing the best basketball of his…

View From The Seats: 10 Takes on the Week That Was in Fantasy Sports

May 13, 2018

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The Scooter is rolling right now in Cincinnati. It’s the first installment of View from the Seats. Each Sunday, I will give my thoughts on the week that was in fantasy sports. 1. Reds second basemen Scooter Gennett is absolutely raking right now. He has hit home runs in five of his last seven games. 2. Orioles starter Dylan Bundy has been an absolute train wreck of late. Bundy surrendered…

Fantasy Basketball: 10 Players You Should Consider Drafting in 2018-19

April 14, 2018

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The fantasy basketball season is over but it is never too early to start looking towards next season. Several young players emerged this season and put themselves on the map. Here are ten players you should consider drafting next season. They are primed to be fantasy stars. 1. Donovan Mitchell, PG/SG, Utah Jazz: Gordon who? The surprising Jazz were led by the rookie combo guard who took the league by…

Fantasy Basketball: Championship Round Cheatsheet

March 26, 2018

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Congratulations. You’ve made it to the championship round in your fantasy basketball league. It’s been a great season. Now you have to win the next two weeks and seal the deal. Here are some tips/player advice to help guide you. 1. It’s All About the Games: If you are going to pick up free agents off the waiver wire, make sure you target players that have full schedules in the…

Fantasy Basketball: Combing the Wire: Playoff Edition

March 17, 2018

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Rajon Rondo could be a valuable bench piece for owners down the stretch. The fantasy basketball playoffs start this week. If you are one of the four teams in your standard league that made the playoffs, congratulations. You made the tournament as Bill Parcells once said because you built a solid roster and made some shrewd moves along the way. At some point however, you will need to make that…

Fantasy Basketball: Five Players That Could Replace Jimmy Butler in Your Line-Up

February 25, 2018

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With Timberwolves shooting guard Jimmy Butler out 4-6 weeks after having surgery for a torn meniscus, it is time to comb the waiver wire for a potential replacement on your roster. Here are five potential replacements. 1. Kentavious Caldwell Pope, SG, Lakers: Pope has averaged 25.6 fantasy points per game in his last six games. He is on fire and has become the Lakers number one scoring option. Pope should…

Fantasy Basketball: 10 Players to Target at the Trade Deadline

February 22, 2018

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February 23rd is the fantasy basketball deadline to make a trade in most standard leagues and formats. If you are in playoff contention but need that one more piece to put you over the hump and into the playoffs, you should consider trading for the following players. Remember. Versatility is the key this time of year when looking to make a trade. 1. Victor Oladipo, SG, Pacers: Oladipo is having…

Fantasy Basketball: Assessing the NBA Trade Deadline Deals

February 9, 2018

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26 deals were made during Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. That number does not include the deals that were made ahead of yesterday’s deadline. Here are my thoughts on the major trades and what the fantasy implications are. Blake Goes to Motown: The Clippers traded franchise cornerstone Blake Griffin along with Willie Reed and Brice Johnson to the Pistons for power forward Tobias Harris and shooting guard Avery Bradley. There were other…

Fantasy Basketball: Five Replacements for Kristaps Porzingas in Your Line-Up

February 9, 2018

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The New York Knicks got some terrible news on Tuesday night when it was revealed that forward Kristaps Porzingis suffered a torn ACL against the Bucks. Porzingas was declared out for the season after an MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis. It has been a tough season for NBA superstars. Demarcus Cousins ruptured his Achilles tendon two weeks ago. So, how do you replace the White Unicorn in your line up?…

Fantasy Basketball: 5 Players Who Could Replace Boogie Cousins in Your Line Up

January 30, 2018

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The New Orleans Pelicans playoff chances suffered a devastating blow on Friday night when power forward Demarcus Cousins ruptured his Achilles’ tendon. Cousins was having a career year and was primed to cash in this summer in free agency. If Cousins was on your roster, replacing his production in your line up is virtually impossible. However, there are still players available on the waiver wire that could play either power…

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