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Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: 12/28/09

Posted: 29th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Luke Ridnour, Milwaukee Bucks 23 MIN, 17 PTS,á 6-10 FG, 3-4 FT, 2 3PM, 1 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 4 TOáááááááááááááááááá Ridnour has scored in double-figures in back-to-back games after totaling 17 points in his previous four. á Ronald Murray, Charlotte Bobcats 29 MIN, 16 PTS, 6-17 FG, 3-4 FT, 1 3PM, 6 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, ...

Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin: Vol. 8

Posted: 28th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
IÆve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you donÆt have to. Devin Brown, SG/SF, New Orleans Hornets Devin averaged 13.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 2.8 three-pointers over his past five games. He shot 42.9 percent from the floor and 76.9 percent from the line. Brown is owned in three percent of Yahoo! and 0.3 percent of ESPN leagues. á Jarrett Jack, PG/SG, Toronto Raptors Jack averaged 13.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts for Dec. 27

Posted: 28th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
á HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players who blew up the box score last night. á Jonas Jerebko, Detroit Pistons 30 MIN, 14 PTS, 6-10 FG, 2 3PM, 7 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TO Jonas scored in double-figures for the ninth time in 12 games. HeÆs also had at least five rebounds in all but one of those games. á Jarrett Jack, Toronto Raptors 36 MIN, 17 PTS, 5-9 FG, 6-6 FT, 1 ...

NFL Fantasy Football Get ‘Em or Don’t Sweat ‘Em Week 16

Posted: 28th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. LetÆs take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters. Charlie Frye, QB, Oakland Raiders Frye threw for 333 yards, but had 3 INTs. He takes on Baltimore next week, which makes him a poor option in two-QB leagues. Ruling: DonÆt Sweat æem. Matt Moore, Carolina Panthers Moore threw 3 TDs ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: 12/26/09

Posted: 27th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the boxscore last night. Luther Head, Indiana Pacers 25 MIN, 19 PTS, 7-10 FG, 1-2 FT, 4 3PM, 1 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK It was just his third double-digit game of the year. Tyler Hansbrough, Indiana Pacers 31 MIN, 19 PTS, 7-20 FG, 5-6 FT, 11 REB, 1 STL, 3 TO He’s a ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakoutsù12/25/09

Posted: 26th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
á HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Tony Allen, Boston Celtics 22 MIN, 16 PTS, 6-11 FG, 4-7 FT, 4 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK, 1 TO Allen filled in for Paul Pierce and had a decent game. Pierce should miss at least three more games so Allen could have decent short-term value. Jamario Moon, Cleveland Cavaliers 24 MIN, 13 PTS, ...

Fantasy Basketball: Week 10 Schedule

Posted: 25th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Merry Christmas All! HereÆs a look at the Week 10 NBA schedule as you prepare to set your fantasy lineup. á Four Games Charlotte Bobcats :á vs. MIL, @TOR, @MIA, @CLE Stephen Jackson is a great play as long as his back spasms donÆt hold him up. HeÆs pretty tough, so look for him to play through the pain. Same goes with Gerald Wallace (migraines), though the Bobcats are likely to be more ...

Fantasy Football Out on a Limb 2009, Volume 16

Posted: 24th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 16 NFL picks . Time for another edition of Fantasy Football Out on a Limb. I scour the rosters to select a player who I feel will outperform a higher profile player in that given week. I base my decisions on matchups, how the players are trending, and the ever-important hunch. To mix things up, IÆll occasionally do some two-on-one matchupsáor even pit ...

Lester’s Blue Line Specials Volume 11

Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NHL
Need some help with your fantasy hockey team? YouÆve come to the right place. Try these hot players on for size. Patric Hornqvist, RW, Nashville Predators Hornqvist has a five-game point streak going. He has eight points (5 goals, 3 assists) during that stretch. He also has a +6 plus/minus rating, one power play point, and 16 shots on goal. Patric is owned in seven percent of Yahoo! and three ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: Dec. 22, 2009

Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Earl Boykins, Washington Wizards 26 MIN, 18 PTS, 6-10 FG, 5-6 FT, 1 3PM, 2 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 1 TO Boykins had 11 points in his previous four games and 27 in his previous six, so heÆll need to show me a lot more before I endorse him. á Nazr Mohammed, Charlotte Bobcats 18 ...