Fernandez gets back in double figures: After scoring a combined 11 points over his last two games, Nuggets G Rudy Fernandez looked much better on Monday against the Rockets. He finished with 14 points and two assists in the 99-90 loss. He went 5 for 13 from the floor, including 1 for 7 from beyond the arc, and made 3 of 6 free throws. Fernandez, who played 35 minutes off the bench, also chipped in with two rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot. (Updated 02/07/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Fernandez has done a decent job of supplying Denver with some scoring off the bench but his other stats remain minimal. He is averaging seven points with two rebounds and one assist in his last five contests, and is shooting just 33 percent over that span. The 26-year-old has the ability to go off when his shot is falling so keep an eye on his progress going forward. But given his streaky nature, continue to view Fernandez as more of a low-end Fantasy option. (Updated 02/07/2012).
02/06/2012 09:03 Week 7 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
The Nets have struggled so far in 2012, but Anthony Morrow is making some noise of late. Our Chris Towers discusses his recent play and much more in his latest Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
01/31/2012 23:24 Grizzlies win after rallying to force OT
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in overtime, as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 100-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.
01/29/2012 22:48 Billups cools down Nuggets, fuels Clips
Chauncey Billups' homecoming couldn't have gone better. He scored a season-high 32 points and drew a crucial foul in the waning seconds to help seal the Los Angeles Clippers' 109-105 victory that snapped the Denver Nuggets' six-game winning streak Sunday night.
01/29/2012 20:12 Week 6 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
With yet another unfortunate injury to Andrew Bogut, Drew Gooden gets yet another shot to deliver for Fantasy owners. Our Chris Towers shares his top choices for the week ahead in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
01/26/2012 00:42 Gallinari, Nuggets destroy Kings
Danilo Gallinari celebrated a contract extension by scoring 21 of his 23 points in the first half and the Denver Nuggets routed the Sacramento Kings 122-93 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and fifth in a row on the road.
After stating he did not want to compete for playing time in Dallas, G Rudy Fernandez was shipped to Denver just before the start of the season. He will enter his first season with the Nuggets after three unspectacular seasons in Portland. With the Blazers, he was used mainly as a bench option and played roughly 25 minutes per game while contributing along the perimeter. Fernandez is capable of being a strong option from 3-point range for Fantasy owners in category-based leagues and can also contribute a quality free-throw percentage. With Denver, Fernandez is worthy of a late-round pick in standard formats with enhanced value in category-based leagues for his 3-point prowess. (Updated 12/16/11)
