Message-ID: <26164466.1075854649332.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 22:42:00 -0800 (PST) From: noreply@ccomad3.uu.commissioner.com Subject: Commissioner.COM E-Reports for Y2KG 11/29/00 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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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. Jason Collier , F HOU - Free Agent Updated 11/27/00 Collier is expected to be sidelined three to four weeks with torn cartilage in his right knee and will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday morning. With reserves Collier and Kelvin Cato injured, the Rockets will now have to search for a backup for C Hakeem Olajuwon. Baron Davis , G CHA - Rude Boys (Not) Updated 11/27/00 Davis was named the NBA's Player of the Week by the league on Monday. He averaged 12.5 points, 10.5 assists and 8.8 rebounds per game in leading the Hornets to a 4-0 week. Davis is turning out to be a real Fantasy star early in the season, so be sure to pick him up if he is still available in your league. Vince Carter , G TOR - Denvers Nuggets Updated 11/27/00 Carter will be sidelined for at least the next two games after suffering an injured knee tendon on Sunday against the Bulls. He won't travel with the team this week as they head to the road to face both Dallas and Washington. With only three games on the slate for Toronto, make room on your bench for Carter until he is healthy. Latrell Sprewell , G NY - The Wave Updated 11/27/00 Sprewell will replace the injured Charlie Ward at the point guard position in Monday's game against Vancouver. In what has been called the "big backcourt," Sprewell would play the one while Allan Houston remains the shooting guard. Sprewell's numbers should remain the same at worst, but he could see a slight increase in scoring if he can post up smaller point guards. Glen Rice , G NY - The Rounders Updated 11/27/00 Rice will get the start at small forward in Monday night's game against the Vancouver Grizzlies. The move was made in an effort to halt the Knicks' two-game losing streak while also giving the offense some much needed scoring punch. Look for Rice's production to increase as a result of the lineup change. Marcus Fizer , F CHI - Free Agent Updated 11/27/00 Fizer missed Sunday's game against the Raptors with a sprained right ankle. He had been receiving treatment for the injury in an effort to play, but felt that he would do the team more harm than good by playing. Despite the injury, Fizer expects to return to practice on Monday. With the success of so many forwards in the league this season, Fizer has lost some of his Fantasy value. He isn't a viable Fantasy option as of right now, but owners in deeper leagues could do worse than keeping Fizer on their roster. Doug Overton , G BOS - Free Agent Updated 11/27/00 Overton sprained his right ankle during Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies. He sustained the injury while chasing down a lose ball in the fourth quarter. Overton, who was signed by the Celtics last week, is of little Fantasy value in most leagues. His availability for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers is uncertain. Chucky Atkins , G DET - Free Agent Updated 11/27/00 Atkins sprained his left ankle in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Jazz, but returned to the game 11 minutes after halftime. X-rays on Atkins' ankle weren't required, but his status for Wednesday's game against New Jersey is still unknown. Luc Longley , C NY - Free Agent Updated 11/27/00 Longley was activated on Saturday after missing New York's first 14 games with a knee injury. He hasn't played since suffered the injury back on September 29 while playing for Australia in the Olympics. Unless you are desperate for a center, Longley isn't much of an option in the world of Fantasy. Felton Spencer , C NY - Free Agent Updated 11/27/00 Spencer was placed on the injured list after suffering a sprained right knee against Atlanta on Wednesday night. He averaged 1.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in five games, and wasn't much of a factor in most Fantasy leagues. Cedric Ceballos , F DET - Rude Boys (Not) Updated 11/27/00 The Miami Heat, looking for help off the bench, acquired Ceballos from the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night for a conditional second-round draft choice. The Heat have been hit by injuries this season, especially at small forward. Ceballos is expected to step into a bench role expected to be filled by swingman Dan Majerle, who has missed much of the season with a torn hamstring. To make room for Ceballos, the Heat waived forward Jamal Robinson. Charlie Ward , G NY - Free Agent Updated 11/26/00 Ward will have arthroscopic surgery Monday to clear loose cartilage out of his right knee. The procedure will be performed by team physician Dr. Norman Scott and Ward is expected to miss six to eight weeks. He likely will go on the injured list, with rookie forward Pete Mickeal to be activated. Tracy McGrady , F ORL - Farragut Academy Updated 11/26/00 McGrady, Orlando's leading scorer with a 22.8-point average, missed Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks because of an infected left hand. The fourth-year pro was replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Mike Miller. McGrady's status is day-to-day. Anfernee Hardaway , G PHO - Tribe Called PLove Updated 11/26/00 Hardaway underwent arthroscopic surgery on his ailing left knee Saturday to repair frayed cartilage. Team doctors believe the flap of cartilage was the source of irritation in the knee. Doctors also said they also treated a cyst near the rear of the knee joint. Hardaway, put on the injured list Oct. 30 before the season started, is now expected to be sidelined another 3-to-4 weeks. Jerome Kersey , F MIL - Free Agent Updated 11/25/00 Kersey, a veteran of 16 years in the NBA, signed Friday with the Milwaukee Bucks. He will be a valuable player off the bench for the Bucks but has no real Fantasy value. Jim Jackson , G ATL - Rude Boys (Not) Updated 11/25/00 Jackson, the Atlanta Hawks' leading scorer, was placed on the injured list with a sprained ligament in his right knee. DeMarr Johnson will probably start at shooting guard in his place. Besides for Mutombo, Jackson was the only Hawk putting up good Fantasy numbers consistently. Sam Perkins , F IND - Free Agent Updated 11/25/00 The Pacers placed starting center Sam Perkins on the injured list Thursday before their game against Toronto. Terry Mills was activated form the list to take Perkins' place on the roster. Jermaine O'Neal will start at center in Perkins' absence. Jaren Jackson , G SA - Free Agent Updated 11/23/00 The Spurs placed Jackson on the injured list Wednesday with a sprained left ankle. He has played in just one game this season, scoring two points, and is probably not worth holding onto for your Fantasy team. Gary Payton , G SEA - Fear Updated 11/23/00 Payton had his team-imposed suspension lifted Wednesday, the same day it had been dished out. He played last night against San Antonio, so by all means, keep him in your active lineup. Danny Fortson , F GS - Farragut Academy Updated 11/23/00 Fortson had successful surgery on his broken right foot Wednesday, and will be sidelined for at least two months. He had been leading the NBA in rebounding when he suffered the injury, and was placed on the injured list November 15. His rehabilitation program will consist of an immobilization of the foot for about eight weeks, after which point he will enter the final phase of recovery. Fortson will likely not return to the Warriors until after the All-Star break. More Updates Copyright 2000 Commissioner.COM Inc and SportsLine.com Inc. Your site is always at http://basketball.commissioner.com/efba BK10SP