Wallace finally returns: After missing four games in a row with a hamstring injury, Nets forward Gerald Wallace was able to get back on the floor on Wednesday against the Knicks. He scored a team-high 21 points in the game in just 31 minutes, finishing 7 of 14 from the field and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line. He also added five rebounds, as the Nets fell, 104-95. (Updated 04/18/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
The Nets have just three games remaining on their schedule, and it remains to be seen whether the team is planning on playing Wallace for the duration of the season. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward, however it appears safe to keep him active. (Updated 04/18/2012).
Gerald Wallace's numbers took a little hit last season, although there are plenty of reasons to believe he will be able to bounce back in 2011-12. The 29-year-old averaged 15.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 71 games last season with the both the Bobcats and Blazers, but played much better after he was dealt to Portland. Although Wallace initially was not happy about being dealt, he was able to quickly fit into coach Nate McMillan's offensive scheme and saw his scoring numbers and shooting percentage go up after the trade. That trend should continue heading into next season, as he should be much more in tune with the offense heading into his first full season in the Western Conference. While Wallace won't need to be the main scoring presence that he was back in Charlotte, he will still be counted upon to provide consistent scoring from the wing position. He is expected to be in the starting lineup, so at the very least, owners should be able to count on another year of mid-teens scoring with around 8-9 rebounds per night. Combine that with the 1.5 steals and block a game he has been averaging and it is easy to see why Wallace is such an attractive Fantasy option, especially in Rotisserie formats. Fantasy owners should have no qualms about spending a middle to late round pick on Wallace on Draft Day. (Updated 8/29/11)
