It has been announced that Ray Allen has been selected to participate in the Three-Point Shootout at this year’s All-Star game. He joins Quentin Richardson (the defending champion), Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Terry, Chauncey Billups and Raja Bell in the competition. I like Allen’s chances this year. He probably has... Link
So I had a strategy this year going into the draft. It was pretty simple – draft players who were likely to play 80 games, take the best player available over the first 6-7 rounds but also make sure to get two solid centers so I wouldn’t have to... Link
With all of the snow and cold making it’s way across the country the past couple days, there’s no better way to spend your weekend holed up at home watching basketball. So for today’s weekend preview we’re gonna give you not one but THREE games of the week, one... Link
As promised, today we’ll open up the mailbag to see what you all are talking about … Q: Hey guys, got a question today regarding the SG position on my team. I'm down to James Posey, who I was going to get rid of after this week. I have... Link
Minor Spurs goings on: -Earlier this week the Spurs waived Alex Scales who played all of 20 seconds. SA is now back to the same roster it had to start the season. -The official Spurs site has a nice wallpaper available for download. It depicts Manu's backdoor reverse layup... Link
As if you needed anyone to tell you differently, Dirk Nowitzki is the unquestioned star of this team. Even when his shot isn’t falling, like the past couple games, where he’s shot a miserable 17-for-51, Dirk is still able to be a real asset. He still puts plenty of... Link
Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 of his 29 points in the second half and Jason Terry nailed a runner at the buzzer as the Mavericks posted a 93-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors.... Link
1 to 30 31. Chauncey Billups – We love PGs here at FBB, and they don’t come more rock solid than this one. 32. Jason Terry – No, seriously, we love PGs, especially ones who were able to finish 30th on the player rater while only getting 30 mpg.... Link
(For rounds one, two and three, just scroll down) Players already on the team are in parentheses. Team L: Jason Richardson (Lamar Odom, Gilbert Arenas, Brad Miller)Team K: Larry Hughes (Pau Gasol, Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce)Team J: Zydraunas Ilgauskas (Chauncey Billups, Dwayne Wade, Vince Carter)Team I: Rashard Lewis (Joe... Link
Horked from www.sports.IGN.com The Bad News: So the Supes are limping, figuratively and literally, into the playoffs.The Good News: They're finally getting some pub. Check the linkage: >IGN Interview with Nick Collison He's on the front page of their sports section even. And looky thar: they also chat with... Link
Yahoo! Sports - NBA - Nowitzki's MRI reveals no damage to injured knee: "An MRI on Dirk Nowitzki's injured right knee revealed no damage Wednesday, and the Dallas Mavericks forward was listed as day to day. Nowitzki, the only player in the league ranked in the top 10 in... Link
Came across my desk, thought it would add to the minutae of information Number of lineups played per team through march 14th 1 Atlanta 434 lineups used 2 Boston 319 lineups used 3 Charlotte 597 lineups used 4 Chicago 292 lineups used 5 Cleveland ... Link
Last time these two met it was a fast-forward on TiVo evening — the Lakers were down 13 in the first quarter and the Maverick’s shot 59% (eFG%) for the game. That tells you all you need to know. Since that Jan. 5 meeting, the Mavericks have been playing... Link
Ah, the frustrations of fantasy basketball. Two players who I ve been begging to get more playing time finally get put into situations where they are going to see that time and I miss out on both of them. Bah. Lots and lots of post-deadline PG situations to look... Link
The Suns were the trendsetters. The Warriors followed suit. And now it looks like the Hawks are the latest. (You could even argue that by playing P.J. Brown at center when Jamaal Magloire went out, the Hornets were the second team to do it.) Yes, we soon might have... Link
Not too much to cover with the short week, but here s the rundown nonetheless. The entire Atlantic division is pretty ho-hum when it comes to point guards. You know what to expect from Gary Payton, Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd, Rafer Alston and Stephon Marbury. I can t see... Link
One of the statistics I have been looking at a lot lately has been the on court off court defensive stats at the 82 games site. Many believe figuring out who are good defenders and who are not is almost impossible. I think its difficult, but not impossible. I... Link
Yahoo's O-Rank in () 1. Mike Bibby (24) 2. Shawn Marion (8) 3. Kevin Garnett (1) 4. Shane Battier (174) 5. Tracy McGrady (4) 6. Gilbert Arenas (22) 7. Larry Hughes (91) 8. Shaquille O'Neal (12) 9. Baron Davis (14) 10. Jason Terry (34)... Link
The Dallas Mavericks are finding out that maybe Jason Terry was the right point guard to replace Steve Nash after all. Terry continued his roll since finally moving into the starting lineup, scoring a season-high 28 points and doing a great job running the offense in a 118-104 victory... Link
Ah, a New Year. Filled with new hopes for your fantasy team, new players breaking out, and new injuries to worry about. Is there anything sweeter? No. Stud-amire We ll admit, it s taken us quite a while to get to talking about Amare Stoudamire, but after exploding for... Link
Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and Michael Finley added 21 points as the Dallas Mavericks built a 28-point first-half lead and eased to a 113-94 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Erick Dampier matched his season-high with 16 points and Jason Terry had a... Link
Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier left Tuesday night's game against Phoenix with strained hip, then guard Jason Terry was lost to a sprained ankle.... Link
