Jan Rey has been following basketball way before he knew how to write cursive letters. He is also an ardent fantasy basketball participant since 2003 and has won two private All-Filipino 20-team leagues way back when.
Fantasy sports is more or less based around projections. It is the equivalent of the scientific method except it's pretty much all about educated guesses and an experiment is not a possibility. And we know how our minds mess with us sometimes (or in my case, ALL THE TIME). Our brains, for some reason, work a little faster than the rest of our body at times and VOILA! WE say things that we probably regret later, but we have to say it anyways. This time, I'll go ahead and offer my three fearless Read More
Fantasy basketball is not an exact science but the fun of it all is that you can predict (or project) pretty much how everything will go on. Until injuries and Gregg Popovich mess everything up, that is. Kidding aside, as much as there are breakout candidates, there are also players who deserve the "bust" label. Of course, they may not actually "suck" per se, but because of reduced roles, much better teammates, etc., they probably will not be as productive as previously thought. For example, because Read More
The Philadelphia 76ers just couldn't catch a break. Sixers prized rookie Ben Simmons went down with a foot injury during training camp. Currently, no timetable has been set yet for his return. That is bad news for Philadelphia, who hopes the 19-year-old will be spearheading them to a much-improved season. For now, the future is again put on hold as Simmons is confirmed to have broken the fifth metatarsal bone of his foot. Even though the team has not said anything about surgery or a return, we Read More
For the first time in like forever, something positive is brewing in Philadelphia. And no, I don't mean the tank fest. (Although with probably a five-horse race for the top overall pick next year, that's not entirely a bad idea.) But yeah, let's forget about the 10-72 record last season or the 18-64 slate from the season before. While they still figure to be one of the worst teams in the league, the excitement surrounding Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and Dario Saric is warranted. These three are the Read More
Kevin Garnett was a statistical powerhouse in his prime like no other. The long-limbed Garnett was the only player in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists in nine consecutive seasons (from 1998-99 to 2006-07). And when he's not busy doing those three things, he can collect defensive numbers just as easy. (Garnett averaged a combine 2.7 steals + blocks in his career that spanned 21 seasons.) As a salute to The Big Ticket's retirement, here are the 5 best statistical Read More
Khris Middleton does not sound like a basketball player's name and add to the fact that the Milwaukee Bucks only played four nationally-televised games, the name doesn't ring a bell that much among casual NBA fans. But fantasy basketball team owners are not your casual fans. That's why to us, hearing that Middleton sustain a hamstring injury that requires immediate surgery and a six-month recovery window is like hearing the United Nations has disbanded. It's bad news--total bad news-- especially Read More
The point guard position is one of the deepest in fantasy basketball but even a gold mine runs out of resources, too. Here are some of the more underrated point guard options to shore your fantasy lineup. On the Rise D'Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers All signs point to Russell having a breakout season, from Luke Walton's comments, to his Summer League performances and otherworldly offseason workouts. Believe it or not, Russell's numbers last season were pretty good too, especially the ones Read More
On the rise? Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Timberwolves Wiggins provide the one thing that shooting guards should and that's putting the ball through the hoop. On only his second year in the league, the Canadian wing already ranked No. 5 among two's in scoring (20.7) which is nice. He also has a knack of getting fouled (5th among guards with seven FTA per game), which is, again, very nice. However, he is pedestrian anywhere else and is not exactly someone you'd rely on to supply three-point shooting. All Read More
On the Rise? Harrison Barnes, Dallas Mavericks The Mavs aren't paying Barnes, a fixture of Golden State Warriors' lineup of death, $94 million to sit on the bench. That as much is true. Whether Barnes can actually be efficient and produce elite numbers across the board remains to be seen but as long as he has playing time, he has a chance to do so. Barnes' per-36 minutes are somewhat pedestrian, only 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal for his career. However, that could be mainly seen Read More
After Paul Millsap, Anthony Davis, Blake Griffin and Kristaps Porzingis (not to mention players with multiple eligibility like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green), who's next? Here's your guide to finding underrated fantasy options at power forward: Seen Better Days? Pau Gasol, San Antonio Spurs Gasol may not be the efficient offensive machine he once was but he is still a solid power forward with multi-category contribution potential. Playing at a shade under 32 minutes last Read More
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