Season's Opening rises many fantasy players meter up and down!

The opening day is already done having three exciting games. Let's have s short recap on each games. The first game win was acquired by the host team Pacers against Magic. The game was Oladipo's debut to the NBA regular season where he experienced the wrath of Hibbert and George. Having the final score of 97 Pacers and 87 Magic, Hibbert gave 16 rebounds and 7 blocks for 26 mins while George gave 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assist and 3 blocks for 36 mins. Stephenson also contribute 19 points 7 rebounds and West with 13 points, 5 reboudns and 5 blocks. Oladipo gathered 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assist on his first game while the Magic was led by sophomore Andrew Nicholson with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 100% in 3 pts and 8 out 10 in field goals. Tobias Harris doesn't played the game and will be questionable for Wednesday game (Oct 30).

The second game was the much awaited game of the last season's champion against the Chicago Bulls with their returning superstar Derrick Rose. It was an easy win for Miami which upsets the return of the former MVP. Rose gathered 12 points, 4 assist and having 5 turnovers where he failed most of his fans waiting for his come back.Lebron James leads the Heat with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assist while the Bulls led by Carlos Boozer with 31 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assist while Noah gave 11 rebounds, 2 assist and 2 blocks.Greg Oden haven't played the game.

The third is between the rival Lakers and Clippers where Lakers wins its first game for the opening season for 47 times. Lakers beat Clippers without its superstar Kobe Bryant that is still no timetable for its return and Steve Nash with limited time. The Clippers was led by DeAndre Jordan with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 3blocks together with the season’s best point guard Chris Paul with 154 points, 11 assist and 5 steals. The Lakers was led by Xavier Henry with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assist while Pau Gasol added 15 points , 13 rebounds and 4 assist, this is the game where the Howard sickness already gone. The totality of Lakers success this game is because of their bench.

After todays game here are the list of most added and dropped players for the day in Fantasy:                 

Most ADD

·         Xavier Henry - LAL

o   After leading the Lakers in the season opening games he became so popular.

·         Lance Stephenson - Ind

o   After his good performance against Magic and taking overs Granger spot his popular came up.

·         Patrick Beverley – Hou

o    After showing his game on the preseason many fantasy player add him on the list seeing his great potential.

·         Jordan Farmar – LAL

o   He was a returnee to Lakers and show that he still have his game being in the bench against Clippers

·         DeAndre Jordan – LAC

o   After leading the Clippers on the opening game, many fantasy player gave a shot on adding him on their team, hoping that he will have a consistent game

Most DROP

·         Danny Granger – Ind

o   He already played the preseason after returning from injury but again before the regular may start, he was on the injury list again. Many fantasy team owners doesn’t want to bet on adding him anymore.

·         Trey Burke – Uta

o   Having a finger surgery let the fantasy owner to decide to drop him and get a better player for his slot.

·         Steve Nash – LAL

o   Nash on his peak of his career and already injury prone makes him untrusted to keep on a good team instead getting a younger player might be good decision.

·         Danillo Gallinari – Den

o   He still no timetable on his return that makes fantasy to drop him

·         Otto Porter jr.

o   On the last update, he still being disturb of his hip injury.

Sources : Yahoo Sports, NBA.com, Yahoo Fantasy

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Top 15 Point Guards

The season already started and fantasy games as well, but have you already know the TOP 15 Point Guards?

Have you drafted the right one? Well this might help you pick the right one or will let you think if you got the right players already.

Let's start discussing them one by one.

Let's start with the Point Guards, you may read or already heard that John Wall said he is best PG but in this list he is not.

The first in the list is still the Clippers starting Point Guard Chris Paul (CP3) and that was his 6th year of being the best PG in the NBA averaging 18 PPG, 9.8 APG, 2.4 SPG, 4.4 RBG with 47% FG which shows that he still on good shape.

The second is in his 13th year of his career, Tony Parker, the one who led the Spurs in the Finals and leading France to its first European Championship title with an average of 17.1 PPG, 6 APG, 1 SPG, 3 RBG and a 49.4% FG.

On the third place is the returning star player of Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, he haven't played any games last season due to his knee surgery but now he needs to prove his strength on his return as many expects and he might be a great contender for this season's MVP.

On the fourth place is the best shooter in the NBA and the Best in 3point shooting, its non other than Stephen Curry on his 5th season with an average of 19.2 PPG, 6.1 APG, 1.7 SPG, 4 RBG, 46.5% FG and 44.6% in 3PT with 644 3 points made in his 4 seasons.

For the fifth place is the former Utah Jazz star player Deron Williams of Brooklyn Nets, he struggled by his ankle problems last season but now he was part of the BIG 5 of Nets with Garnett, Pierce, Johnson and Lopez.

We are done on the first five and already going on the half way of the list.

The best ballhandler and 2011-2012 rookie of the year, Kyrie Irving, lands the sixth spot and could rise up if he can avoid further injuries in his career.

The five year veteran point guard of Oklahoma City Thunder holds the spot for the seventh best PG although he miss most of their playoffs last year due to his torn meniscus, he expects to be back on his game this season.

The 2010 first draft pick John Wall is on the eighth spots leading the Washington Wizards on 24-25 where he shows his explosiveness having the one-man fast break's value.

Rajon Rondo of Boston Celtics is on the ninth rank that most likely will miss most of the season due to his ACL but his skills and determination in the court can't be doubt by anyone.

For the tenth place is the fastest player in the NBA, Ty Lawson of Denver Nuggets, he is one of the most consistent, playing efficient and improving many areas of the game each of his past 4 season.

The first 10 on the top Point Guards are now listed, now lets move to the remaining 5 of the list.

Let's start with Jrue Holiday for the rank eleventh who was recently traded by Philadelpia 763res to New Orleans Pelicans where he reached the All-Star Game last season.

On the twelveth place is the last season's rookie of the year Damian Lillard of Portland Blazers and now hoping to have a better season this year.

For the thirteenth place is one of the best defensive point guards and also showing his offensive play in the Western Conference Finals, Mike Conley which from Memphis Grizzlies.

Still on the list is the two-time MVP Steve Nash of Los Angeles Lakers aging 39 years old and now guiding his team without Kobe.

And the last but not the list is George Hill of Indiana Pacers which he helps his team to reach the Eastern Conference finals.

Now its your time to decide which is which to pick. Wait for more Top 15 players list soon.

Sources : Yahoo Sports, USA Today Sports

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Fantasy Ranking Updated!

On the eve of preseason, October 4, 2013, NBA.com released their initial fantasy rankings. But after the preseason ended and the tip off coming, an updated fantasy ranking is now been released. Most of the new rankings are based on their performance during the preseason games, injuries of the players and some from their new teams. The list shows that there many new players list and mostly those names highlighted during the preseason games who push their respective teams up.

It’s Eric Bledsoe which from rank 61 climbed up to rank 42 (19 ranks up) and Luol Deng which from rank 74 climbed up to rank 65 (9 ranks up) are among the players who made a big jump in the latest ranking. Derrick Rose also climbed up from rank 9 to rank 8 passing Carmelo Anthony while John Wall which from rank 10 down to rank 14. 2013 Rookie first pick Anthony Bennett of Cleveland Cavaliers upset them which from rank 129 down to rank 135 while Victor Oladipo of Orlando Magic leaps from rank 67 to 60. Reggie Jackson rank 127 as expected since Westbrook still out and James Anderson rank 129 among the new eight players in the list with the highest rank together with Jared Sullinger, Lance Stephenson, Quincy Pndexter, Mario Chalmers, Taj Gibson, Nick Young and DeMarre Carroll. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (136), Alec Burks (137), Caron Butler (140), Avery Bradley (144), Bismack Biyombo (145), Jason Thompson (146), Nerlens Noel (149) and Derrick Williams (150) are those dropped out from the list.

Now it’s time for everyone to keep their draft list updated for those haven't drafted yet and start thinking of their teams for those who already drafted.  This will gave you hints on picking your players.

To see the full list of the initial Fantasy Rankings go to http://stats.nba.com/featured/2013_fantasy_rankings_1_15.html 

To see the newest rankings go to http://stats.nba.com/featured/2013_fantasy_rankings_ladder.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3c

BATTLE FOR STAPLES LESS KOBE

On the season opener of NBA 2013-2014, the game will feature the fight between LA Clippers and LA Lakers in Staples Center which is the Home court of both teams. As expected by many, Kobe would not be in the season opening game of Lakers still due to his surgery back in April for his tendon and still doesn’t have a timetable for return.  Steve Nash would also have limited time to play and could sit on 2nd half back-to-back. Lakers having 4-4 in preseason will face against Clippers with 5-3 both winning their preseason Enders game.

Their rivalry start to buzz once again when the banner of Lakers was cover with the banners of Clippers in the Staple Center that was a call by Doc Rivers since he stated that it’s their arena when they play and it’s no disrespect to them, so it’s good to let their guys show up. Clippers and Lakers is the only team who shared home arena since 1999. Since that time Lakers was on its supremacy while Clippers keeps on struggling. It’s the Lakers who made more time and glory for the Staples with them having championships games. But now many things changed, it’s the Lakers struggling this time.

With the Clippers having Doc Rivers, who formerly from Boston Celtics and another rival team of Lakers that once snatched their title, will they now hold the glory for the staples center? It will be still a long season run, but how would the Lakers do without their Superstar Kobe? Can they rely on Pau alone?  Can CP3 run the Clippers to the finals? Still many questions needs to be answered and might give different outcome. Let’s just see what will be the game outcome in the season opener and have more conclusions and analysis afterwards.

Are your teams ready?

Let's start counting down before tip-off.

Here are some tips:

Keep on checking the injured list.

Check your opponent teams.

Be sure you put all your best players in the line-ups.

Always check who are hot and not.

Keep on checking your rookies and free agents.