SB Nation Arizona - NBA Basketball Fantasy, Waiver Wire And Trade Advice: Who Is Trending Up, Down?https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46593/arizona-fave.png2012-01-27T09:00:36-07:00http://arizona.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24518672012-01-27T09:00:36-07:002012-01-27T09:00:36-07:00NBA Fantasy Waiver Advice: A Couple of Big Names Trending Down
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<p>Despite what Kevin Garnett thinks this is not a bar fight, it is just a basketball game. The Boston Celtics had an impressive win Thursday over the Orlando Magic led by Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. One of the two above mentioned players are in this week's trending up. Read on to find out which one...</p>
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<p>Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce- Pierce is starting to round himself into shape after missing the beginning of the season with a heel injury. In his last five games PP has averaged 19 points, eight assists, five boards and shot almost 44% from the field. Once Rondo returns I expect the dimes to drop and FG% to go up. Could see a little bump in points also.</p>
<p>Utah Jazz power forward Paul Milsap- Milsap has been solid across the boards all year, but his last five games have been even better - 23 PPG, 10 boards, 55% FG and 80% FT. He is up in every single category plus getting extra run averaging 37 MPG compared to the 31 MPG he has averaged on the season.</p>
<p>New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams- Ahhhh, the point guard most drafted last first, early second round has finally decided to show up!!!!! Has ten plus assists in four of his last five games, points per game is up a full two points compared to his season average and he knocking down just under two threes a game.</p>
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<p>New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony- The last ten games for Melo have not been pretty. He is averaging 20 PPG and shooting 34% from the field. He isn't hitting as many threes either. He is banged up with injuries seemingly all over his body.</p>
<p>Atlanta Hawks power forward Josh Smith- Smith who had been putting together a fantastic campaign has slowed down a little bit. It's nothing terrible, the boards, blocks and assists are all still there, but the drop in FG% and points hurts. Over his last five games three less PPG and FG% from 48% down to 39%.</p>
<p>Portland Trailblazers point guard Raymond Felton- This is more for a full year distinction than a recent trend. Since leaving Mike D'Anotni's system and George Karl's up tempo offense Felton has seen a significant decrease in his statistics. He's shooting poorly from the field, not hitting threes and not giving you enough points. The dimes are down also.</p>
<p>Honorary Mention Charlotte Bobcats center Byron Mullens</p>
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<p>Milwaukee Bucks power forward Drew Gooden- With Andrew Bogut out indefinitely Gooden can be a good source of rebounds and points.</p>
<p>Toronto Raptors wingman Linas Kleiza- Kleiza's minutes have gone up in his last three games and can help you pick up some cheap threes and boards.</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/1/27/2751864/nba-fantasy-waiver-advice-a-couple-of-big-names-trending-downBryan Gibberman2012-01-13T12:16:24-07:002012-01-13T12:16:24-07:00NBA Fantasy Waiver Wire, And Trade Advice: Al Horford Injury Impact
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<p>One of the biggest early season injuries to date happened with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> losing starting center <span>Al Horford</span>. Who does it help most? We take a look along with the rest of your must-need NBA fantasy basketball information. </p>
<p><b>Trending Up</b></p>
<p><b>Atlanta Hawks Power Forward <span>Josh Smith</span></b>- The Oak Hill product struggled through the first five games of the season. He wasn't putting up the scoring, rebounding, FG%, or block numbers you are accustomed to getting from the stat sheet stuffing Smith. The last seven games that has changed and the scoring is even higher than in the past. In the first game without Al Horford, who is most likely out for the season, Smith scored 30 points on 63% shooting with 13 rebounds. I traded for Smith last week in a league; I would suggest you try to do the same. </p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a> Power Forward <span>David Lee</span></b>- Lee has found his offensive groove the last two games against Miami and Orlando averaging 23 points and 12.5 boards. FG% excellent as always and with <span>Stephen Curry</span> out the assist numbers are up at 3.5 per game. He's been in double figure rebounding for the last five games. After a down year Lee is right back to top 20 status. </p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a> Small Forward <span>Danilo Gallinari</span></b>- After a slow start to the season that included an embarrassing missed lay up that cost the Nuggets a game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a> Gallo has been lighting it up. He was really struggling with his outside shot early in the season hitting four three pointers in his first seven games. In the last four games Gallinari has made 10. His FG% is trending up, Gallinari helps with assists and rebounds, and to top it off he is averaging just under two steals. Gallo has become a fantasy monster. </p>
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<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Detroit Pistons</a> Power Forward Jonas Jerebko</b>- Jerebko started off the year with an impressive four games averaging just under 14 points, seven boards, and one three pointer per game. In January he has come back down to earth with just under seven points and only five rebounds. He is still getting minutes, but it's possible the best month of Jerebko's season has already passed. </p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> Shooting Guard <span>Wesley Johnson</span></b>- Johnson has been disappointing all season, but now the minutes are starting to drop. He only played nine against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Bulls</a> and hasn't played 30 in the last five games. I thought Johnson was a possible breakout candidate to fill out the bottom of the roster. This hasn't been the case. </p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a> Shooting Guard <span>Kevin Martin</span></b>- After three straight 20 plus point games to finish the month of December, Martin has taken a step back so far in January. K-Mart is averaging 14 points on 35% shooting with only one three pointer a game. I don't expect him to stay down for long, but he is definitely struggling right now. </p>
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<p><b>Houston Rockets Small Forward <span>Chandler Parsons</span></b>- Parsons has replaced <span>Chase Budinger</span> in the starting line-up. He's already put up a 20 point game and even when he isn't scoring is throwing up some solid rebound numbers. Parsons has the ability to knock down threes and picks up some steals. In deeper leagues he is a must pick up and in shallower leagues someone to keep an eye on. </p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> Power Forward <span>Trevor Booker</span></b>- Booker has replaced <span>Andray Blatche</span> in the starting line-up. Blatche is out with a shoulder injury, but I think Booker ends up keeping the spot even when he returns. Booker is going to get you solid FG%, rebounding, blocks, and steals. The points will be there some nights and others will give you nothing. The FT% is going to hurt you. The good outweighs the bad though. </p>
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<p>If you need help with your fantasy basketball squad this is your weekly primer. </p> <p>The NBA season is two weeks old and its time to start tweaking your fantasy team. We look at who is trending up and who is trending down and some potential waiver wire pick ups.</p>
<p><b>Trending Up</b></p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a> point guard <span>Steve Nash</span>- Nash shot 30% through the first four games of the season and the last two he has started to snap out of it. Steve has shot 60% from the field and has 21 assists. Nothing to worry about with Nash.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.raptorshq.com/">Toronto Raptors</a> small forward Demar DeRozan- DeRozan was a solid fantasy basketball player last year for points, but didn't really bring much else to the table. Demar hit five three pointers all of last season has already hit 10 this season. With the increased amount of three-pointers we haven't yet seen a drop in his overall FG% which is a good thing. You would still like to see DeRozan get more steals.</p>
<p>Portland Trailblazers forward <span>Gerald Wallace</span>- After a breakout year in 09-10 with career high rebounding totals Wallace came back to earth last season. Gerald's rebound totals are still at his career average and not the career year, but his scoring and FG% has been bumped up early in the season.</p>
<p><b>Trending Down</b></p>
<p>Oklahoma City <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder</a> point guard Russell Westbrook- Westbrook PPG, assists, FG% are all down and his turnovers are up. He has been really struggling early in the season for the Thunder.</p>
<p>Washington <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> point guard John Wall- Expected by many, including myself to be a breakout year candidate Wall thus far has struggled. Wall's FG%, PPG, and assists are all down. Even with those struggles Wall's rebounding numbers and blocks still help you.</p>
<p>Indian <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.indycornrows.com/">Pacers</a> forward <span>Danny Granger</span>- Granger is struggling with his shot as his FG% is under 40%. He hasn't scored 20 points in his last three games and had only six against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> on Wednesday. To be positive his blocks and steals are up.</p>
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<p>San Antonio <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">Spurs</a> shooting guard <span>Gary Neal</span>- With <span>Manu Ginobili</span> out if you need three pointers Neal is your man. He was inserted into the starting line-up Thursday night against the Mavs and hit four threes.</p>
<p>Charlotte <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats">Bobcats</a> forward DJ White- White will be a decent source of points and rebounds plus will provide a great FG%.</p>
<p>New York <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/">Knicks</a> guard Iman Shumpert- Shump Shump as he likes to refer to himself is going to get a ton of minutes with the Knicks middling backcourt. He will be streaky scoring wise and FG%, but will be constant source of steals.</p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/1/6/2687714/fantasy-basketball-nba-waiver-wire-trade-adviceBryan Gibberman