Brook Lopez participated in a practice with contact with the New Jersey Nets today for the first time since breaking his foot in the preseason.
Analysis: With Brook Lopez being available in thirty to forty percent of fantasy leagues, his return is a big deal to all fantasy owners. Lopez averaged over twenty points per game last year, that’s impressive from a fantasy center. His career averages of 7.6 RPG and 1.7 BPG will be a welcome addition to any and all fantasy squads.
Brook Lopez finished eighth among fantasy centers last year and with his return in sight, it’s time to pick him up before it’s too late. There really isn’t much he can’t do as a fantasy center…he’s a career 80% free throw shooter. He may not be an elite rebounder, but he’ll get his share of double-doubles. It isn’t often that a top ten center is available at any point in a fantasy season but his preseason injury has made all of this possible. There is a mad scramble going on in nearly all leagues for Lopez and it doesn’t make any sense to wait.