Author: kelder

Basketball

That’s It. I’ve Had Enough

Every year, there are guys in the league who we own who ruin the entire experience for ourselves and others.  Like, I’m just so over it.  The All-Star break, and that game that happened on Sunday night that nobody I know of watched, is a perfect ...
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Tiny Trade Review

Well, I didn’t predict any of these trades yesterday.  What I should have done is write this article this morning, and backdate it so I looked really smart. Now, for some winners and losers, not team version.  There’s a lot of those.  Pleas...
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Trade Deadline Mini-Preview

Deadline day is tomorrow!  Instead of a game by game recap, I’m Googling trade rumors and then going to figure out who would benefit.  Stash season, and not the Pencil Thin kind.  So who’s rumored to be traded? Andrew Wiggins It might be ti...
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Per Minute Monsters

This week, I dug into Basketball Reference’s per 36 minute rate stats.  With the trade deadline coming up, I’ve always found this as a way to find guys who have been producing in limited minutes.  If you have room for guys, this could be a ...
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Wednesday Whack-a-Moles

Three game slate last night…  I watched the TNT game; Sixers vs. Nuggets, and was highly entertained. The Nuggets continue to have a very stable rotation and there’s not really any takeaways unless someone gets hurt.  Nobody got hurt.  Same...
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Wednesday Wangdoodles

Last night, with the wind howling and sheets of rain falling outside, I sat to watch the Tuesday night slate of NBA games in preparation for this very article.  I had ideas, a notepad handy, a keen eye for fantasy talent on the ready, and all set for b...
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Tuesday Night Takaways

Diapers.  Tires.  NBA in January. What do they all have in common? Blowouts.  And they happen when you least expect it. Not to complain as I know all of you reading are jealous of the glory filled life of a fantasy writer.   Please, blog, may I have so...
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Tuesday Night Takeaways

One player per game to highlight in a 9 game set.  That’s nine guys!  I’ll try to make it relevant to your team and highlight possible pickups. So, obviously Andre Drummond is the guy to run to get.  The starter got kicked in the groin and is missing t...
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I’m Not Cool Enough For A Tattoo

Five game night across the league, let’s get it! Lakers/Mavericks I just love my guy Dereck Lively. He’s a really good real-life rookie and fits what the Mavs want to do on offense.  8 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks and steals, and is getting...