Outlaw receives rare run: The Kings haven’t seemed to think of F Travis Outlaw as a big part of their rotation this season, so when they shortened their bench on Thursday against the Trail Blazers, it was a surprise to see Outlaw as one of just four reserves to see playing time. Outlaw haw 11 minutes in the game, scoring four points on just 1 of 5 from the field, while grabbing two rebounds in the Kings’ 95-92 win over Portland. (Updated 02/03/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Despite the increased playing time, Outlaw still struggled with his shot, and he is now shooting just 25.7 percent from the field on the season. Outlaw has struggled mightily all year, which has a lot to do with why he is averaging just 11.7 minutes per game. Despite his role in this game, Outlaw is not a consistent part of the Kings’ rotation and should be ignore in all Fantasy formats. (Updated 02/03/2012).
04/05/2011 21:43 Williams provides 21 assists, game-winner for Nets
Deron Williams capped a career-tying 21-assist performance by hitting a game-winning jumper with 1.7 seconds to play to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 107-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
04/03/2011 20:39 Heat handle Nets to clinch Southeast Division title
LeBron James had 31 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat opened a 16-point first-quarter lead and never looked back in a 108-94 victory over the struggling New Jersey Nets on Sunday night.
04/01/2011 08:12 Week 24 Fantasy Basketball Planner
What should owners expect over the final scoring period of the season? Which veterans might be shutting it down to rest up for the postseason? Sergio Gonzalez has it all in his final Fantasy Planner.
03/24/2011 08:22 Week 23 Fantasy Basketball Planner
Injuries are piling up and key players are being shut down for the season or rested with the playoffs looming. Sergio Gonzalez navigates the NBA landscape in the latest Fantasy Planner.
Outlaw saw a nice increase in minutes last season in his first with New Jersey and he started a career-high 55 games for Avery Johnson’s Nets. Outlaw put up 9.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and almost a 3-pointer per game over 29 minutes last season and the Nets want him to show up in much better shape heading into 2011-12. Outlaw could likely begin the season as a starter for the Nets, though he did last year and ended up back on the bench by the end. GM Billy King isn’t sure what Outlaw’s role will be to begin the year and that makes him a low-end option in Fantasy. He can be considered a top 80 Fantasy forward, but he’ll need to prove himself. If you grab him in Fantasy drafts, make sure it is very late as Outlaw is no certainty to contribute with all the moving pieces in New Jersey. (Updated 8/23/11)
