Dose: The Waiver Wire Edition
Monday's Dose is here with a recap of Sunday's news, injury news, risky plays and possible hot pickups given the volatility with rotations at this time of year. My apologies for some repeating of information, but I think it was necessary.
Sunday Wrap Up Big Numbers Kevin Durant – 37 points and a couple huge threes to beat Nuggets.
Jeff Green – 35 points in double-OT win over Nuggets.
Elton Brand – 19 points, eight boards, four blocks Sunday.
Josh Powell – 22 points, 10 boards, steal, block, 11-of-14 shooting Sunday.
Vladimir Radmanovic – 21 points, 14 boards, five treys in Sunday's win.
Wilson Chandler – 23 points, eight boards. Played 30 seconds in previous game.
Mike Miller – 34 points, eight threes, 10 boards, six assists Sunday. Wow.
Jeff Foster – 16 points, 15 boards as Jermaine O'Neal limited to 20 mpg.
Ramon Sessions – Eight points, 10 assists for Bucks Sunday.
Brandon Bass – 19 points Sunday, but too inconsistent.
Andris Biedrins – 17 points, 15 boards Sunday. Will Nellie keep playing him?
Al Harrington – 16 points, eight boards in start. Will he stay in the lineup?
Monta Ellis – 35 points, 10 boards, four steals. He's rolling again.
Chris Paul – Another triple-double for this year's MVP.
Carmelo Anthony – 85 points in his last two games as Nuggets falling out of race.
utahjazz.com Not big numbers, but newsworthy Rashard Lewis – 2-of-12, six points.
Hedo Turkoglu buzz-killing him.
Jason Maxiell – 10 points, seven boards, three blocks in start. Might be worth it.
Rodney Stuckey – 19 points off bench. Automatic fantasy pickup right now.
Stephen Jackson – 3-of-11 for six points. 32-of-98 in last seven games. How?
indianapacers.com Welcome Back Ron Artest – 7-of-20 shooting, 19 points Sunday. Will he keep playing?
Darko Milicic – 12 points, five boards, three blocks in a start. Will it last?
Jason Williams – Scoreless in eight minutes of return.
Brandon Roy – 18 points in return from groin injury. Aggravating it a concern.
Cuttino Mobley – Back from heel injury, filled stat sheet on Sunday.
Kenyon Martin – 10-of-16, 22 points, nine boards in return from suspension.
Damien Wilkins – 11 points in return from personal leave.
sacramentokings.com Ouch – Injury news from the weekend Corey Maggette – Left Sunday with hammy, iffy rest of the way.
Joel Przybilla – Broken hand Sunday – Season over.
Francisco Garcia – Sprained right ankle Sunday. Risky play.
Luke Walton – Out with hamstring Sunday. Day-to-day.
Antonio McDyess – Rested on Sunday. Will probably get one more off.
Richard Hamilton – Lingering hip injury – Very risky play.
Rafer Alston – Hoping to play Wednesday.
Aaron Brooks big Sunday.
Andrew Bynum – Reports that he won't play until playoffs.
Vince Carter – Needs ankle surgery, Nets are close to elimination. Yikes.
Bostjan Nachbar – Back injury, will probably shut down when door closes.
Marcus Banks – Out for season with hamstring. Hello,
Chris Quinn.
Chris Kaman – Still hoping to play. Very risky start.
Antawn Jamison – Wants to play Wednesday. We'll see.
Tim Thomas – Wants to play through Achilles, but what's the point?
Drew Gooden – Ab strain not healing, hello
Tyrus Thomas.
Gilbert Arenas – Another DNP on the horizon? A little risky.
Gerald Wallace – Groin injury might end his season. Risky, capital R.
Nene – Groin injury. Kleiza and Najera benefit.
Brad Miller – Leg injury keeping him out, but could return.
Beno Udrih – Iffy for the week w/ back, but could play Tuesday.
Mo Williams – Season could be over with abdominal strain.
Martell Webster – Irregular heartbeat could end season.
dallasmavericks.com Risky Plays This Week Ray Allen – C's will rest starters some more. Play at own risk.
bostonceltics.ws Paul Pierce - C's will rest starters some more. Play at own risk.
Kevin Garnett - C's will rest starters some more. Play at own risk.
Gerald Wallace – Groin a huge concern. I'd bench him.
Drew Gooden – Ab strain could end his season.
Ben Wallace – Bad back, terrible numbers a big concern.
Richard Hamilton – Lingering injury makes him very risky.
Chauncey Billups – Rest, minutes factor always a concern.
Antonio McDyess – Rested Sunday, play at own risk.
Rasheed Wallace – Likely to sit out one or two along the way.
Andris Biedrins – Will Nellie keep giving him run?
Al Harrington – Is he or isn't he a starter?
Rafer Alston – Hoping for Wednesday – Bench until you see him play.
Jermaine O'Neal – Irate w/ 20-minute limit. Shutdown w/ loss to Hawks?
Corey Maggette – Hamstring injury could prompt shutdown. Hello
Al Thornton.
Tim Thomas – Achilles' injury – Could play, but very risky.
Chris Kaman – Wants to return from ankle injury, but what's the point?
Luke Walton – Out Sunday with hamstring. Not producing much anyway.
Jason Williams – Played eight minutes Sunday, but Quinn's the guy.
Daequan Cook – Awful Sunday, but at least playing.
Josh Boone – Knee injury slowing him down. Hello,
Stromile Swift?
Vince Carter – Nets on verge of elimination – Shutdown probably coming.
Bostjan Nachbar – Back injury could end season soon.
Grant Hill – Always a risky play, but healthy this second.
Brandon Roy – Aggravation of groin injury a concern, but playing.
Francisco Garcia – Hurt ankle Sunday, questionable.
Brad Miller – Out with leg, but could return.
Ron Artest – Always game for a surprise DNP, but played Sunday.
Beno Udrih – Wants to play in next one. Bench until you see him.
Jose Calderon – Struggling behind
T.J. Ford.
Ronnie Brewer – Questionable for Monday w/ groin. Risky.
Gilbert Arenas – Out Saturday, may sit again w/ back-to-back Sat/Sun.
Antawn Jamison – (Shoulder) Wants to play Wednesday. We'll see.
Mo Williams – Season could be over – Hello,
Ramon Sessions.
Martell Webster – Irregular heartbeat could shut him down.
Potential Waiver Wire Pickups Rodney Stuckey – Should be owned in all leagues. With Pistons resting,
Arron Afflalo,
Jason Maxiell,
Jarvis Hayes,
Amir Johnson and
Juan Dixon all deserve a look.
Leon Powe – Playing at a high level and should be owned in most leagues with starters resting for Boston.
Josh Powell – Career-high 22 Sunday, automatic play until Kaman returns
Chris Quinn – Banks out for year, Williams hurting. Automatic fantasy starter.
Ramon Sessions –
Mo Williams done for year? Should be a hot pickup.
Nate Robinson – Never know about minutes, but probably worth a shot.
Tyrus Thomas – Gooden's injury makes him look good. Play Heat Tues.
Jeff Green – Inconsistent, but will play down the stretch. Shouldn't be available.
Spencer Hawes – Playing well, but return of Miller would hurt him again.
Devin Brown – Unknown is starting, scoring for Cavs. Worth a flier.
Jeff Foster – Double-digit rebounds look good with O'Neal limited to 20 mpg.
James Posey – Should get plenty of run for resting Celtics.
Kendrick Perkins – Could rest a game, but not as risky as C's Big 3.
Tony Allen – Should get plenty of run for resting Celtics.
Eddie House – Should get plenty of run for resting Celtics.
Linas Kleiza – Has played well in last two. Loss of Nene helps.
Travis Diener – Big on Sunday, could earn him more minutes.
Earl Barron – 20 and 4 on Sunday, but only in deep leagues. Someone has to play and score for Heat -
Joel Anthony,
Stephane Lasme,
Blake Ahearn all have potential, but not for the weak at heart.
Damien Wilkins- 11 points Sunday, could be worth a flier if you're desperate.
Luke Ridnour – Big line (19 and 8) Sunday, but Watson is still the starter.
Wilson Chandler – Scored 23 Sunday, but will he play in the next one?
Raef LaFrentz,
Channing Frye – Someone needs to replace Przybilla. Yuck.
Fred Jones – Decent option
if he gets minutes. Big "if."
Darius Songaila – Worth a start if Jamison doesn't play.
Andray Blatche – Ditto.
Cuttino Mobley – Returned from heel injury. Will get run if Maggette's out.
Earl Boykins – Starting to play, but only for the desperate owner.
James Jones – Could get run if Webster is done. Keep an eye on him.
Matt Carroll,
Jared Dudley,
Jermareo Davidson – Someone is going to step up if Wallace is out with groin. I'd rank them this way.