Message-ID: <10084419.1075854651014.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 22:49:00 -0800 (PST) From: noreply@ccomad3.uu.commissioner.com Subject: Commissioner.COM E-Reports for Y2KG 11/30/00 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: "Commissioner.COM" <noreply@ccomad3.uu.commissioner.com> X-To: undisclosed-recipients:, X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \Eric_Bass_Dec2000\Notes Folders\Discussion threads X-Origin: Bass-E X-FileName: ebass.nsf [IMAGE] Answer 20 questions and win $1,000,000 !! Love to surf the cbs.sportsline.com site? You could win a 4-day/3-night weekend in Florida to attend Cris Carter's FAST Program in Florida! Rewards members who earn the most points each week win great prizes and one lucky member who earns the most points between now and December 16th wins the trip! Earn 50 points EVERYDAY simply by surfing the cbs.sportsline.com site! Click here to get started now! 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Latest NBA Player News Brian Skinner , C LAC - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Skinner was activated from the injured list by the Clippers today. He missed five games dating back to November 18 with a sprained right ankle. Skinner will need to rebound from a slow start to this season, as he is averaging 5.8 points and 4.7 rebounds in 10 games thus far. Obinna Ekezie , F WAS - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 The Clippers waived Ekezie today, just one day after the team acquired him from the Washington Wizards. He likely won't have any Fantasy value anywhere he ends up this season, as he's averaging just 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10 games thus far. Dana Barros , G DET - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Barros was activated from the injured list for tonight's game against New Jersey. Unfortunately, the 11-year veteran probably won't have much Fantasy value this season, as he'll have a harder time getting playing time in Detroit than he did in Boston. Don MacLean , F MIA - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 The NBA suspended MacLean for five games without pay today for violating the steroid policy of the league and the NBA Players' Association. He has been limited to just three games this season and was scheduled to miss at least a month after undergoing surgery on his right foot November 15. It's unlikely MacLean will garner any further Fantasy value this season after this recent development, especially considering he is the first player in league history to be suspended for steroid use. Michael Dickerson , G VAN - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Dickerson is expected to come off the injured list for Friday's game against Indiana or Sunday's matchup with San Antonio. He has been sidelined for over a week with a sprained ankle. Dickerson will be a little out of synch at first but look for him to pick up where he left off after a few games. Samaki Walker , F SA - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Walker is suffering from a sprained left ankle and is not expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Kings. He was on crutches Sunday and Monday, but rode a stationary bike during Tuesday's practice. The ankle could affect Walker's numbers for awhile when he finally does return. Although he has been somewhat productive, Walker comes off the bench and is only valuable in deeper Fantasy leagues. Tariq Abdul-Wahad , G DEN - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Although Raef LaFrentz will return to the starting lineup, Wahad will continue to come off the bench. Wahad was removed from the starting lineup along with LaFrentz two games ago. As has been the case for most of his career Abdul-Wahad has struggled with his shooting this season and hasn't been a productive Fantasy player, averaging 5.5 ppg this season. Raef LaFrentz , C DEN - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 LaFrentz will be back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench the last two games, his replacement Keon Clark will go back to the bench. Although LaFrentz hasn't played too well this season head coach Dan Issel has stated he made the original move to prevent singling out one player for the team's struggles. Meaning he benched LaFrentz to appease Tariq Abdul-Wahad who was also removed as a starter. LaFrentz may not play much better now that he is back in the starting team but he will still provide as much Fantasy production as most other centers. Greg Buckner , G DAL - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Buckner has missed the team's last five games with a sprained right foot. He had an injection in his sprained right foot that will prevent him from participating in practices for at least 2-3 days. This will keep him out of action for at least the next two games. Hubert Davis will continue to start at shooting guard and Michael Finley will play small forward in his absence. When Buckner finally does return it will take awhile for him to get back into game form. Etan Thomas , C DAL - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Thomas has a cast on his right foot for a fractured bone under his right big toe. He is expected to wear the cast for three weeks. His condition will be re-evaluated at that time. Monitor his situation for now. He is a good rebounder and shot-blocker who may be able to help a Fantasy team in January. Mark Bryant , F CLE - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Bryant signed with the Mavericks Tuesday for the pro-rated veteran minimum. He was released by Cleveland on November 15. Forward Bill Curley was waived to make room for Bryant. Bryant will get some playing time off the bench but won't be much help to a Fantasy team. Keith Van Horn , F NJ - The Wave Updated 11/29/00 Van Horn has been cleared to do some "light running" by team doctors and expects to return to the Nets in about two weeks. He broke his left leg during a preseason game against the Orlando Magic. When Van Horn does return, Fantasy owners will certainly be scrambling to pick him up. Jim McIlvaine , C NJ - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 McIlvaine did not play in Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to an intestinal infection and won't accompany the team for Wednesday's game in Detroit. His return is yet to be determined. McIlvaine holds no Fantasy value. Chucky Atkins , G DET - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Atkins is still suffering from a sprained ankle, which kept him out of practice on Tuesday. Although he is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets, rookie Mateen Cleaves may start in Atkins' place. Even if he doesn't play, Atkins isn't expected to miss any significant time due to the injury. Wesley Person , F CLE - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Person was activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing Cleveland's last eight games with an elbow injury. Before the injury, Person was averaging 7.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Person will likely split time with Trajan Langdon, which diminishes what little Fantasy value he may have had. Cherokee Parks , F WAS - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Parks has been traded once again, this time to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was averaging 3.7 points and 3.1 rebounds as Jahidi White's backup in Washington. Parks holds no Fantasy value. Obinna Ekezie , F WAS - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 The Clippers waived Ekezie today, just one day after the team acquired him from the Washington Wizards. He likely won't have any Fantasy value anywhere he ends up this season, as he's averaging just 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10 games thus far. Jermaine O'Neal , F IND - Farragut Academy Updated 11/29/00 O'Neal was held out of the starting lineup because he was late for a team plane Monday. He had started his team's first 12 games. He still managed to post another double-double, scoring 17 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. O'Neal should be back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game at Golden State. Jason Collier , F HOU - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Collier had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday and will be out 4-to-6 weeks. With reserves Collier and Kelvin Cato injured, the Rockets will now have to search for a backup for C Hakeem Olajuwon. Arvydas Sabonis , C POR - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 Sabonis re-injured his left knee when he stepped on teammate Scottie Pippen's foot in the first quarter against Seattle on Tuesday night. The extent of his latest injury is not known yet and Sabonis is listed as day-to-day. He missed the first eight games of the season after arthroscopic surgery on the knee revealed torn cartilage. Dale Davis will replace Sabonis in the starting lineup if he is unable to play. Tyrone Nesby , F LAC - Free Agent Updated 11/29/00 The Washington Wizards acquired Nesby from the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday for forwards Cherokee Parks and Obinna Ekezie, both of whom came to the Wizards in an August 22 deal for center Isaac Austin. Nesby, who was third on the Clippers in scoring at 7.7 ppg, should immediately assume the small forward position for Washington. Matt Geiger , C PHI - Denvers Nuggets Updated 11/28/00 Geiger has been diagnosed with developing tendinitis in his right thigh, less than one week since he returned to action after undergoing knee surgery in the offseason. The Sixers' center is listed as day to day. For those Fantasy owners who grabbed Geiger upon his return, it is time to put him on the shelf once again until he is healthy. Erick Dampier , C GS - The Old School Fools Updated 11/28/00 Dampier didn't practice on Monday because of soreness in his left knee. He has been a decent Fantasy player thus far, averaging 10.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game for Golden State. Despite his condition, he is expected to play against the Clippers on Wednesday night. Dana Barros , G DET - Free Agent Updated 11/28/00 Barros will likely be activated off the injured list in time for Wednesday's game against the Nets. He will replace Cedric Ceballos, who was traded to Miami, on the Pistons' roster. Barros likely won't see enough playing time to be very productive, so his Fantasy value is very slim. Jerome Williams , F DET - Free Agent Updated 11/28/00 With the addition of Joe Smith, the Pistons are now reportedly shopping Williams. The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Detroit is talking to the Los Angeles Clippers about a deal that would involve Williams and both Corey Maggette and Tyrone Nesby. Williams has been a decent Fantasy player thus far, averaging 7.8 points and 8.4 rebounds over his first 14 games. A trade to the Clippers would increase Williams' Fantasy value, so you may want to consider him for your roster if the deal becomes a reality. Cedric Ceballos , F DET - Rude Boys (Not) Updated 11/28/00 Miami Heat Head Coach Pat Riley plans to give Ceballos a course in motivation, adding that he wants the veteran forward to re-capture his scoring touch to help Miami get back on the winning track. "If he gets his mindset back to really being what he was last year and even a couple of years ago - that he is a real valued member of a rotation and is needed - that will inspire him," said Riley. If Riley's tactics work, Ceballos' Fantasy value could rise significantly, so keep your eyes on the box scores over the next few days. Jonathan Kerner , C NY - Free Agent Updated 11/28/00 Kerner, who had missed all 14 of the Knicks' games this season, was waived by the team on Monday. He has been hampered by patella tendinitis in his right knee, and became expendable when the Knicks signed guard Rick Brunson. Kerner was of no Fantasy value. Rick Brunson , G NY - Free Agent Updated 11/28/00 Brunson was signed by the Knicks on Monday, replacing the injured Charlie Ward on the roster. Brunson appeared in 54 games for New York from 1998-2000. He was signed as a free agent by the Celtics this season but was waived on Nov. 21. He averaged only 3.7 points and 3.4 assists in 20.3 minutes per game in Boston. Brunson's numbers likely won't improve with the Knicks, so don't waste a roster spot in him. Stromile Swift , G VAN - The Rounders Updated 11/27/00 Swift is questionable for Monday's road game against the Knicks after suffering an ankle injury. He hasn't been too productive lately since being removed from the regular frontcourt rotation. Kevin Edwards , G VAN - Free Agent Updated 11/27/00 Edwards is suffering from a thumb injury and is questionable for Monday's road game against the Knicks. If he is unable to play Doug West will probably start at shooting guard. More Updates Copyright 2000 Commissioner.COM Inc and SportsLine.com Inc. Your site is always at http://basketball.commissioner.com/efba BK10SP