I was very surprised when I Googled Triple D’s. Triple D’s Place, a Jamaican restaurant and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Where were the big, beautiful breasteses? We have truly advanced as a society. Anyways, it’s bad if you get a D in school. Mcy D’s is good when you are hungry. How about for fantasy? Double D, DeMar DeRozan, has been a valuable fantasy player for quite some time. He has averaged over 20 points per game in each of the last five seasons. He has grabbed around 4.5 boards, dished out close to four dimes, 211’d around one, knocked down 82% of his free throws, and shot 45% from the field. The two areas that he lacked in were blocks and threes. Well, last night, DD was lighting it up from three-land.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
45 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6/9 | 13/21 | 13/15 |
It’s only appropriate that he shot 6-of-9 from downtown, huh? The Universe is awesome. Now, before you start getting all excited, DD’s season high for threes was only three. On the year, he’s making 0.7 on 2.5 attempts. Well above his career average, but fewer than the 0.8 on 2.7 attempts back in 2013 season. Last night’s game was more than likely an outlier, but we can all dream. I guess that’s the only thing one can do regarding Triple D’s. Unless you like Jamaican food and Guy Fieri.
Here’s what else I saw last night:
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PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
23 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3/9 | 6/15 | 8/8 |
With how well Lowry rebounds, it always surprises me that he only has 11 career triple dubs. Top 25 player. Hope he stays healthy this year.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1/4 | 2/6 | 1/2 |
Played 21 minutes. Even the Force needs a break from time to time.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/6 | 0 |
Played 16 minutes, as the Amir and Odale Holmes ran circles around him. Can only play JV against slow, lumbering big men.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2/4 | 4/11 | 2/2 |
Since returning from injury, Wright has played 16, 13, 19, and 28 minutes. Prior to the injury, he was getting minutes in the low-to-mid 20s. He’s not the best shooter, but does contribute a little something something across the board and provides versatility.
Dario Saric almost messed around.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
18 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1/3 | 7/10 | 3/3 |
Played 37 minutes and always gets a usage bump when Embiid sits.
With JJ Redick out, Jerryd Bayless got the start at shooting guard and played 34 minutes.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
11 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1/7 | 5/13 | 0 |
Brown went to Jerryd!
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7/12 | 1/2 |
Odale Holmes. The Amir typically gets the start when Embiid sits, but Holmes is the guy you want.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
20 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 9/14 | 2/5 |
Man, there’s a lot to hate about Simmons. 55% free throw percentage. No threes. Has no outside shot. And people clown Lonzo. At least he shoots. With that said, he’s still putting up 17 points, 9 boards, 8 assists, 2 211s, and 1 block. Can’t wait till he figures out how to shoot.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1/4 | 11/17 | 2/2 |
The Markkman led the Bulls in scoring and just fell short of defeating the Cavs, 112-115. Now, all we have to wait for is the simulation to get rid of Dirk so Markkanen can get fully unleashed.
Denzel Valentine:
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4/7 | 7/10 | 0 |
Played 36 minutes. If he keeps ballin’ like this, I may have to replace Billy Ray as my favorite Valentine……..Naw, would never happen.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
10 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0/2 | 5/11 | 0 |
We Dunn got us a point guard in Chicago, boys and girls!
Nikola Mirotic:
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/6 | 5/9 | 2/4 |
Played 25 minutes, while Bobby Portis played 14 minutes. Hoiberg is playing with fire here. I’m truly frightened that Portis will go all Last Boyscout on someone.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
34 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2/5 | 12/23 | 8/8 |
Played 39 minutes. Might as well play him 48 minutes, but then people would get suspicious and start poking around. Eventually, someone would see him plugged into the wall or tightening the bolts on his titanium skeleton or getting the latest software uploaded.
Dwayne Wade:
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0/3 | 5/12 | 0 |
Played 24 minutes. That’s pretty much what we can expect from him this season. The interesting note is that he’s played in all but three games this year. I thought it was more, but hips don’t lie.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2/6 | 6/10 | 3/4 |
There was some concern after he dislocated his right pinkie on Wednesday, but all is good. Tatum could very well join the 1/1/1 club this year. Is Ben the Rookie of the Year for sure?
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
32 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6/15 | 12/27 | 2/2 |
Top 10 player. Pretty crazy, but so is saying the world is flat. Is Kyrie playing 3D chess while we are tiddlywinking?
Jaylen Brown did not play due to an Achilles injury, so Marcus Smart got the start and played 34 minutes.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1/6 | 3/10 | 3/3 |
I hate going shopping with my wife sometimes. Very inefficient. Goes back and forth. Back and forth. But, at the end of the day, she usually ends up with a good deal and gets what she needs. That’s what it’s like to own Smart in fantasy. He will produce at the end of the night, but will be horribly inefficient doing it.
The Knicks beat the Celtics 102-93. Shocking, but not terribly so, as the Celtics were playing on the back-to-back. What is insane is that they won with Kristaps Porzingis playing like doo doo.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/3 | 0/11 | 1/2 |
I think someone has been doing certain activities of a certain kind with a woman that has the initials J and S.
So, who was the savior for the Knicks? Who else? Michael Beasley of course.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
32 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1/1 | 13/20 | 5/6 |
The Michael Bay of fantasy basketball strikes again!
Why does Ron Baker play 21 minutes?
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/3 | 5/10 | 2/2 |
The Forrest Gump of fantasy. You never know what you’re going to get.
Tyreke Evans:
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
21 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/6 | 8/20 | 4/4 |
Played 34 minutes and continues to start at point guard. I’m driving down the highway. The tread of my tire is flat. This is how I feel owning Tyreke. I can still drive at high speeds, but know that at any moment the tire could go…..BOOM!
Tyson Chandler sat so Greg Monroe got the start at center.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
8 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4/8 | 0 |
Alex Len played 21 minutes and continues to be the reserve center.
Marquese Jesus F’ing Chriss played 16 minutes. He doesn’t even deserve a stat box. Interestingly, Dragan Bender played 32 minutes.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/6 | 1/8 | 0 |
No wonder they keep rolling Chriss out there.
Isaiah Canaan:
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
10 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 3/7 | 2/2 |
Last night, I said that Canaan went prison yard on Mike James. “Yo, Mike. Those minutes look my size.” Well, James was a DNP CD. Dude is a straight gangster.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 | 4/8 | 1/2 |
Played 20 minutes. Me has a feeling that Kawhi will be a tease until February or March. He’s going to rest a few times a week and play around 20 minutes a game. There is no reason for the Spurs to ramp him up until much later in the season.
Pau Gasol sat so Joffrey Lauvergne got the start and played 26 minutes.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4/11 | 3/4 |
King Joffrey is just a name to keep in mind during Spurs Siestas.
Tony Parker played 26 minutes, Patty Mills played 26 minutes, and Dejounte Murray played 19 minutes. It’s a three-headed monster at point guard for the Spurs.
With Danny Green sitting, Bryn Forbes got the start and played 24 minutes.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3/4 | 3/5 | 3/3 |
A money line, but always expect more from a Forbes.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
11 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1/2 | 2/7 | 6/6 |
Played 38 minutes. ‘Twas a nice bounce back after his pitiful performance in OKC. Just wait till Donovan Mitchell returns from injury.
PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | 3PT | FG | FT |
29 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/10 | 12/24 | 2/3 |
Played 35 minutes. Hood is awesome when he plays. Unfortunately, he’s always going down. The women must love that. Someone needs to get Hood a Life Alert.
Hey Son what’s going on? Got DSJ on IR want to get him back in my lineup and pickup Dedmon. Are you dropping JV, Courtney Lee or Rudy Gay?
@Clos: Probably Gay
I was surprised that Kawhi played 20 mins. I think by Feb he’s at 30 min per ball game…
@I just wanna Kawhi: I think 24 minutes is where he will settle until Feb. Then the Spurs may start to ramp him up from there.
@Son:
True, true. Post ASB is a great time for him to go HAM. But I hope in the 24 MPG you’re saying he puts up great numbers and no longer sits out games so it would be easy for me to move him.
@I just wanna Kawhi: Build the shrine, burn the incense, rub the prayer beads, and get your chant on
@Son:
And offer virgins to the fantasy gods. Lmao I’m still seething. I hate the Spurs, f em
@I just wanna Kawhi: Ha! At this point, I thought the sacrificing of virgins was part of the weekly program.
@Son:
I’m dropping Crabbe right now, might be better to have his spot for James Johnson who’s returning in a few days, at least that spot doesn’t have anyone who will destroy my FG. Freaking done with him. I hate crabs now.
@I just wanna Kawhi: Ha! I don’t like eating crabs or getting crabs. I do respect the Crab Army though.
@Son:
The word CRAB shouldn’t be mentioned in this site from here on out.
Lmao
@I just wanna Kawhi: Ha! Crab Army does good stuff, so I must override the request. Guess you gotta keep Kawhi-ing.
Hi Son,
I’m wondering what your thoughts on this trade in a standard h2h league 12 teamer? Giannis for Wall/D Booker/Adams. I have Giannis and am sitting towards the bottom of the rankings, and haven’t had a winning week since earlier in the season. I figured I could trade Giannis for some added depth to possibly turn things around.
What’s the rest of roster look like?
Hello Son,
could you please rank for james johnson,lee,prince,ingles,crabbe & dunn
h2h 9cat thanks son
Dunn, JJ, Prince, Lee, Inglés, Crabbe
@Son: okay and would you trade my lee for dunn/JJ/prince ??
my team: giannis,jokic,cp3,ariza,jrue,pau,lee,randle,dmitch,marwil,moore
thanks a lot son
@Arief: I’d keep Lee, but I thought long and hard about Prince
@Son: well noted son. Would you drop moore or marwil for FA ??
FA list : tyler johnson,carroll,brolo,boj bog,yogi,lavine,barea
@Arief: Naw
Women be shoppin.
Thinking about making a run for Bron or Giannis. Going to check out needs of their teams, but for Son or anyone else, what does it usually take to try and nab a 1st rounder? I’m thinking a 2nd and a 4th? Is it generally worth a 2nd and 3rd
Thanks!
@miles proudfoot: Ha! Women do be loving the shopping.
It’s tough to trade for the Lebrons and Gs of the world when they are healthy and balling. Usually those owners have little incentive to move them so will ask for a big premium. I don’t think a 2/4 is sufficient but you never know. Depends on the players as well. Check out RIC above. He has G but is looking to trade him away. You could probably gain some nice intel from him.
@Son: thanks man. What do you think of Paul for Klay and Love?
@miles proudfoot: Not in Love with it. You worried about CP3’s injury?
@Son: depth cause of other injuries. But ya, tough to trade best player. Thanks man.
@miles proudfoot: Anytime
Hi Son,
Would you do any of these?
1) pg + thaddeus for capela + dero
2) butler for capela + dero
14er, 9cat, h2h
Tbh, I’m doing it mainly for playoff schedule purposes but please let me know if you think im being stupid! Thanks.
@Will: What centers do you have?
@Son:
adams and len but i have alot of out of position rebounds from my wings.
@Will: Got it. I’d side with the Butler side but would be ok doing the PG one
@Son: thank you!
@Will: Anytime!
Middleton vs Mgasol?
@2rule: In a vacuum, I usually side with the big man
question….Super (maybe way to) deep dynasty league end of bench rankings based on next years years of production:
Iwundu, Craig, Cavanaugh, Diallo, Collinsworth, ?
bonus, best stash:
Bolden, hartenstien, Kaba,?
thanks
Craig, Iwundu, Collinsworth, Cavanaugh, Diallo.
As for the stashes, I’m a Bolden guy. Then I’d go with Hartenstein, then Kaba
should say next 2 yrs
David West worth a pickup over Nance? He produces more steadily in blocks, at least this season so far
@Big D: If you want blocks, sure.
should i drop crabbe for ilyasova or canaan?
@Jake: Naw. Still getting minutes and shot attempts.
Is Collison and Rubio for McCollum a fair trade?
@I just wanna Kawhi: I don’t think so but everyone values players differently
@Son:
You mean like I’m robbing CJ’s owner?
Just got Bell. Placed a $5 on the kid. The guy who just lost Vooch placed $3 on him. It is a good day.
Just an awful week for me. I don’t ever recall Gordon and Capela playing a single game. While Mitchell only played once, and James Johnson played a grand total of 13 mins if I’m not mistaken. And the Spurs and Kawhi are still a pain in the ass. Truly disgusting! Ha!
@I just wanna Kawhi: I don’t think there’s robbing in fantasy. Unless you hack into their account and click accept for them.
Good get on Bell. You know what time it is:
https://youtu.be/h4UqMyldS7Q
Ha! In the spirit of the holidays, Ba Humbug!!!
@Son:
Ugh, guess I have to pay a lot more to land him! He’s just my favorite player right now since Nash retired. Lol
And by the way, what the f is wrong with the Heat? Brought back JJ a little too early resulting with him aggravating is injury!!!! Stupid heat
@I just wanna Kawhi: Ha! Why didn’t you draft him? Could’ve selected him instead of Kawhi. 🙂
I hear you. I never understand why teams bring back players too soon. Should just go Spurs style. Wanna Kawhi some more? 🙂
@Son:
Guess I’m kawhing until I trade his ass. Buhuhu LMAO
@I just wanna Kawhi: Ha! You know I’m only here for the tilt
@Son:
I’m steaming!! Ha But would you do Kawhi & Rubio for either Lillard or CP3 right now?
@I just wanna Kawhi: I would
Should I drop hill or Crabbe for wilson Chandler?
@Jake: I’d be good with either
What’s up Son,
ROS in a vacuum. Thx
Ntikala
McConnell
Deleon Wright
Lance Stephenson
@B: Frenchise
Son, in the second league that I joined in someone just dropped Vucevic, worth a claim right now? I do have the #1 priority so I have a 100% of nabbing him.
Marc Gasol
Wall
Oladipo
Bazemore
Batum
Ariza
Collison
Collins
Love
Gobert, IR
Harris
Aaron Gordon
As you can I see I got a plethora of bigs but Gordon and Gobert are both already injured. I think I do have someone to cut–Collison. The problem is he’s my only other point guard. I could trade him and another 1 for a 2 for 1 deal to make room for Vooch but I’m playing with a bunch of brainless and envious league mates who wouldn’t let any trade to go through, so trading isn’t an option. What do you think
@I just wanna Kawhi: I don’t think Vuc is worth it. He’s out for a few months minimum. I don’t think there would be too much motivation to play him the rest of the season.
@Son:
True, I’m looking at that angle too, wherein the Magic focuses on the young kids down the stretch.
@I just wanna Kawhi: Agreed
Would u trade love and ryno for Kyrie?
Team is towns, Mitchell, brolo, abradley, kawhi, WCS, prince, ryno, love, Collins, Warren, rivers, Crabbe, hill
I win boards every week by a decent margin so I thought I’d bolster other categories.
@Jake: Im good with it
Hey son!
What’s up? Been busy lately and was only do catch-ups on the articles today lol
I’ve been offered in my other league, 12 man 9 cat.
For my Capella + Jaylen for his Wall + Pau Gasol
My team:
Joker, CP3, Middleton, Capela, Rubio, Porter, Murray, Prince, Jaylen, Eric G, Kanter, Teodosic and Biyombo
Should I take it? I’m having second thoughts because I already have CP3, Joker, Rubio and Teodosic for my ast guys, but Wall + Gasol is not a bad offer for Capella and Jaylen tho haha.
@Renz: I think I’d rather have the Wall/Gasol side
@Son:
Aight Son! Thank you so much!
@Renz: Ha! Anytime! Missed you my man. Don’t be stranger danger
@Son:
Just have to deal with adulting stuff haha! I’ll keep in touch and that’s for sure! Hope you had a good holidays with your family!
@Renz: Ha! I hear you. I’m right there with you. Thanks Renz! Hope the same for you as well.
Son,
Would you rather have Porzingis or Tyreke Evans and Jonathan Simmons for the rest of the season?
Porzingis or Tyreke, J. Simmons, and Batum?
Thanks.
Zinger
@Son: Thanks Son.
@Ben: Anytime