Tag: Chris Kaman

Last Call On Chris Kaman

Chris Kaman is two games back into action for the New Orleans Hornets after trade talk speculation shelved the big man for nearly two weeks.

Analysis: Whether Chris Kaman is traded sooner or later makes little difference in his fantasy value. Kaman is a must own yet he is available in over forty percent of fantasy leagues. The power forward/center really does offer the rebounding and shot blocking you need from a fantasy big man. Kaman is averaging a solid  7.1 rebounds per game to go along with 1.4  blocks per game in just twenty-three minutes of floor time per night.

What makes Chris Kaman an unusual fantasy big man is the free throw shooting. Kaman is shooting 82% from the stripe this year and 74% for his career. He may not be a lock for fifteen points every night but the increase in minutes will help his value out a ton but it all really depends on what team he lands on. In Kaman’s two games back he’s put up 13.5 PPG, 10.5 RPG and 2.5 BPG. It really is the last call on Kaman as I do not see him being available in any leagues this time next week.

DeAndre Jordan Is Blocking Everything

DeAndre Jordan has five multi shot block games in his last seven contests.

Analysis: Even with Chris Kaman back in the Clippers lineup from an ankle injury, DeAndre Jordan is playing the best defensive basketball of his three year career. DeAndre Jordan has averaged 2.57 blocks per game in his last seven games, yes that’s right 2.57 blocks per game. The guy is absolutely dominating the blocks category and we just cannot ignore it anymore. Kaman may be back but Jordan has averaged 24 minutes in his last five games and totaled 38 minutes Wednesday against the Rockets in a 16 rebound performance. Like it or not DeAndre Jordan is here to stay and is a force in the blocks category. He’s only owned in 10-15 percent of fantasy leagues across the country and if you are in need of blocks then DeAndre Jordan is your man.

Projection: DeAndre Jordan will be hitting at least 22 minutes a game the rest of the season and that is enough to impact some fantasy squads in need of blocks with some rebounds. Expect 1.8-2.3 blocks per game with about 7 boards the rest of the season as DeAndre Jordan continues to improve his fantasy stock for your 2011-12 fantasy draft.