With the NBA trade deadline little more than a month away (February 19), I figure its time to get back into the fantasy hoops swing of things. Speaking of the deadline, you're not going to find another opportunity for the remainder of the season where you'll be able to predict with any accuracy who may be in for a rise or fall in fantasy worthiness. Below is a list of guys who may be in for a serious change in value sometime on the next month or so.
Andrew Bynum--If the Lakers deal him for Bosh, you want him on your squad, without question. Bynum would average 15 boards a game playing 35-40 minutes alongside Bargnani, who is among the worst rebounding bigs in the league. He could easily go 20-14 with a couple blocks in Toronto.
Troy Murphy--On the flip side of things, it is highly likely that Murphy is going to move at the deadline, and it is even more likely that the move is going to drain his fantasy value. Indiana is among the most friendly fantasy destinations, much more so than, say, Cleveland.
Chris Bosh--Count me among those that would want to deal Bosh now if I knew he was going to be moved to LA. Competing with Kobe for points and with Gasol and Odom for boards doesn't get me too excited.
Tracy McGrady--I'm not sure how many minutes he'll get, but his expiring deal is reportedly in play, and T-Mac is available in a ton of leagues.
Paul Milsap--Boozer is a free agent at the end of the season, and it's possible the Jazz could move him now. If he goes, Milsap becomes, well, Carlos Boozer.
Other teams/players/situations that bear watching...Kings (Kevin Martin), Wizards (Jamison, Butler), and Nets, where everyone but Lopez is likely available. Could be fantasy gold to be had for someone in the Nets lineup.
Cheers,
TFAM
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