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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 3 - Carlos Boozer
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Disses, H2H, Props, Site Features, Talent, Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz,
There comes a point in every fantasy draft where one must come to terms with the fact that he or she just may have to select a player that is despised for one reason or another. Perhaps the player was on a former team and he failed to live up to expectations (cough, Larry Hughes). Perhaps he plays for a team that has been the reason for personal disappointments, like say Boston topping Cleveland in nearly every sport for the past three years. Or perhaps a player used to be on a team that you root for, but he no longer is after things did not end well. Compounding this, consider the fact that the player may have conned his team in to allowing him to opt out of his contract early, only to bolt for a different team shortly thereafter. And for the example, pretend that the then owner of the team was an elderly blind man.
Oh, how I love fantasy sports….
Round 2, Pick 3 - Carlos Boozer, PF/C, Utah Jazz
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft -: Round 2, Pick 2: Tim Duncan
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Site Features, Southwest Division, San Antonio Spurs, Talent,
Gilbert Arenas was taken in the first round with the 11th pick, an interesting move by Sarge. What to do in the second round? Agent Zero needs to come back from last season’s injury-laced campaign. Thus the non-gambling conservative in me suggests putting the dice away and going with a safe, boring and unexciting pick.
Round 2, Pick 2: Tim Duncan, PF/C, San Antonio Spurs
The Fig Cap: So you picked me. And you’re not happy about it. Not like I’m jumping for joy either.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 1: Al Jefferson
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Northwest Division, Minnesota Timberwolves, Site Features, Talent,
The long weekend is in the rear view mirror, school has started, and our mock draft kicks off September with the first pick in the second round. Dwyane Wade is a fun pick even in the worst of times, but 22 players fly off the board before this team makes its third round selection. With Flash coming back from injury, it seems wise at this point to 1) go for a younger player who can log a bunch of games and 2) go for a big man so that even if Wade misses some time, this team can change up its strategy and remain competitive.
Make sure you check our master list for a recap and links to all the picks made thus far. The list should eventually feature some round by round commentary as well.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 1, Pick 12 - Dwyane Wade
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent, Miami Heat,
The end of the first round appears to be the land of boom-or-bust. Just a pick earlier, we saw Gilbert Arenas fly off of the board. Not long before him, Caron Butler’s entrance into the first round could make or break a few seasons. Needless to say, getting this guy with the 12th selection this season could prove to be quite a steal, assuming he plays to even half of the level which we saw against the rest of the world during the Olympic games.
Though he ruined many of fantasy seasons last year, I have no hesitation in selecting…
Dwyane Wade, PG/SG, Miami Heat
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Injury News: Down Goes Monta Ellis
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: H2H, Injuries, Roto, Sleepers, Talent, Golden State Warriors,
Um…Not good. Especially if you’re a Warriors fan or a keeper league owner with Monta Ellis on your roster.
Per ESPN’s Marc Stein:
In the latest blow during a difficult summer for Golden State, ESPN.com has learned that Ellis—just awarded one of the biggest pay raises in league history—will be sidelined at least three months, possibly four, after suffering a severe high ankle sprain in his hometown of Jackson, Miss.
Ellis was scheduled to undergo surgery on his left ankle in Alabama on Wednesday, according to team sources, after he informed the club late last week that he had injured himself working out. More specifics about how Ellis sustained the injury were not immediately available.
Now while the megadeal that the Warriors gave Ellis isn’t looking so hot. However, picking up Marcus Williams in one of the quieter moves of the season could wind up paying huge dividends - especially early on. Those that were hoping to add Williams as a sleeper this season will have to bump him up their draft sheets a bit as this news is bound to make said “sleeper” not so much of one any longer.
Sources: Warriors’ Ellis out at least 3 months because of ankle injury [ESPN]
Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 1, Pick 11 - Gilbert Arenas
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Southeast Division, Washington Wizards, Talent,
The end of the first round presents an interesting dilemma to ponder this year. A few megastars with studly fantasy pedigrees will remain available due to their injury woes last season. Some pumped up Gilbert Arenas as a first overall pick last year…should have listened to that voice in your head that actually believes in that video game cover jinx.
“High risk, high reward.” That phrase gets uttered a lot in my main league whenever someone gambles and rolls the dice. So does betting on Gilbert this year mean snake eyes or that lucky number seven? Because you’d hate to crap out on entire year with your first pick.
The Fig Cap: 11th pick and I’ll still available??? Pick me!
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 1, Pick 10 - Allen Iverson
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, H2H, Northwest Division, Denver Nuggets, Props, Roto, Site Features,
Allen Iverson will be 33-years-old at the start of the upcoming 2008-09 NBA season, but does age really affect Allen Iverson? Well, “the answer” (sorry, bad pun intended) is an emphatic NO! Iverson seems to be an immortal on the hardwood and will be entering his 13th season in the league. Wow, so I feel old. I still remember when AI crossed over Michael Jordan in Iverson’s rookie year during the 1996-97 season. SICK! And, guess what? Iverson can still make it happen on the hardwood and therefore, your fantasy basketball squad.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 1, Pick 9 - Caron Butler
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent, Washington Wizards,
Scoring? Check. Hustle stats? Check. Year-over-year improvement since 2003? You got it.
One of fantasy’s most underrated players over the last handful of years has finally made the jump into the first round. Sure, his position isn’t exactly a rarity, but you can no longer turn a cheek at the production that we have seen, and continue to see from the man they call “Tough Juice.”
Caron Butler, SF, Washington Wizards
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Luis Scola Can Flat Out Ball
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Southwest Division, Houston Rockets, Talent,
Luis Scola was quite a hot commodity in the later rounds of last year’s fantasy hoops drafts. After a roller coaster season that saw several 20-point nights followed up by single-digit disasters, Scola showed the world once and for all that Rick Adelman simply needs to run a few plays through his power forward (with center-eligibility, mind you).
In the Olympic game versus the United States, Scola lit up the scorers table with 28 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. And while the Olympics makes players like Carlos Delfino look like All-Stars, remember that this was against an American team that featured Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh down low.
Sure, the addition of Ron Artest will not help matters much, but if the Rockets plan on flourishing in the crowded West, the road to success may be through a guy who averaged under 25 minutes per game last season.
Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 1, Pick 8 - Elton Brand
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: Atlantic Division, Philadelphia 76ers, H2H, Props, Site Features, Talent,
A long time ago, when I went to back to school in the fall, one of the assignments I always looked forward to was the “What you did over the summer” write up. It gave one the opportunity to recall the events and experiences of the past summer. Can you imagine if Elton Brand had to do a write-up for this past summer? It might read something like “…woke up one morning and decided to opt out of contract that would have paid me $16 million this season…looking for new long term contract with the Clippers…new PG Baron Davis joins Clippers and noted that he would like to ball with me…get a phone call from agent that Philadelphia 76ers are interested…decided the lure of Philly steak sandwiches was too much and sign with the 76ers for 5 years, $82 million …” Damn, what an eventful summer for Elton Brand?! It makes that family BBQ of mine look kind of boring.
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