News: Knicks forward Steve Novak was ruled active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pacers Tuesday night. Novak, who was forced to miss Game 1 due to back spams, failed to score in the 105-79 win. He missed his lone field-goal attempt and did not stat during his five minutes of game action.
Analysis: Novak only took the court in garbage time Tuesday night, which seems to suggest he may not be at 100 percent quite yet. While the 28-year-old did see his scoring take a hit during his second year in New York, Novak connected on 42.5 percent of his shots from behind the arc and gave owners 1.8 made treys per game. Still, because Novak doesn't really offer much to owners other than 3-point shooting, his value will be once again limited to deeper category-based formats heading into next year.
News: As expected, Knicks forward Steve Novak was ruled out for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pacers due to a back spasms. Novak, who was also held out of New York's series' clinching win over the Celtics with his injury, remains listed as day to day, according to the team's official website.
Analysis: The Knicks will hope to get Novak back for Game 2, albeit back spasms can be a bit tricky to recover from at times. While the 28-year-old did see his scoring take a hit during his second year in New York, Novak connected on 42.5 percent of his shots from behind the arc and gave owners 1.8 made treys per game. Still, because Novak doesn't really offer much to owners other than 3-point shooting, his value will be once again limited to deeper category-based formats heading into next year.
News: The Knicks have already announced that forward Steve Novak will not play Sunday, in Game 1 of the team's Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Pacers. Novak also missed the final game of the team's series against the Celtics due to back spasms. His status moving past Game 1 is not known.
Analysis: Novak fell off a bit after his breakout season in 2011-12, as his scoring dropped to 6.6 points per game along with his shooting percentages across the board. Novak still made 42.5 percent of his 3-pointers, but he was less effective overall. He contributes little beyond shooting, and should be left for just the deepest of category-based Fantasy formats next season.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak was forced to sit out Friday's Game 6 against the Celtics, due to lingering issues with back spasms. He suffered the injury during Game 5. The Knicks won the game and are moving on to the Easter Conference Semifinals, where they will open play Sunday against the Pacers. His status for that series is not yet known.
Analysis: Novak fell off a bit after his breakout season in 2011-12, as his scoring dropped to 6.6 points per game along with his shooting percentages across the board. Novak still made 42.5 percent of his 3-pointers, but he was less effective overall. He contributes little beyond shooting, and should be left for just the deepest of category-based Fantasy formats next season.
News: The Knicks report Friday that forward Steve Novak is doubtful for Game 6 at Boston. Novak is dealing with back spasms.
Analysis: It sounds like Novak will miss Game 6, which means the Knicks are without a key shooter in an important game on the road following a two-game losing streak. We hope Novak can return for either Game 7 or the next series, but continue to monitor his status. When healthy and active, Novak is a low-end Fantasy option in the majority of leagues.
News:Newsday reports that Knicks forward Steve Novak is dealing with back spasms. Coach Mike Woodson said he's doubtful for Game 6 at Boston.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Novak's status, and hopefully he can play against the Celtics. When healthy and active, Novak is a low-end Fantasy option in the majority of leagues.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak had another quiet night off the bench in Tuesday's contest against the Heat. Novak, who only logged 13 minutes off the bench, went 1 of 2 shooting from the field, all of which came from beyond the arc. He was held to just three points in a 102-90 victory.
Analysis: After scoring in double figures his last time out, Novak cooled off against the Heat Tuesday. Novak, who started the season shooting 43.9 percent from beyond the arc after two months, has cooled off as of late and is shooting 40.2 percent from downtown in his last 32 games. At this point in the season, the 29-year-old is way too inconsistent for Fantasy owners to trust. Continue to ignore him in the majority of formats down the stretch.
News: New York forward Steve Novak contributed 11 points off the bench on Wednesday in a win over the Magic. The sharp shooter went 4 of 8 from the field and 3 of 7 from 3-point range over 26 minutes. He added three rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: The former Marquette standout hits close to two 3-pointers per night. If you are looking for any other kind of consistent Fantasy production out of him, however, you are going to be left wanting more. He has low-end value in most formats.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak played just 12 minutes off the bench Wednesday against the Raptors, the fourth game in a row that he has seen fewer than 15 minutes of playing time. Novak played well in his limited minutes, scoring nine points on 3 of 4 shooting from three-point range. He added four rebounds, in a 92-88 loss.
Analysis: Novak is averaging 12.5 minutes per game in the month of February, and has seen his scoring drop to 5.8 per game as a result. Novak is solely a three-point gunner off the bench, and his limited skill set leaves him with few avenues to contribute for Fantasy owners. His dwindling role should make Fantasy owners nervous. Consider him just a low-end option in deeper, category-based formats.
News: New York small forward Steve Novak only played nine minutes on Wednesday during a loss at Washington. Novak missed both shots he attempted and did not score in the game. He grabbed one rebound.
Analysis: Novak contributed 15 points last Saturday against the Kings over 17 minutes because he went 5 for 7 from 3-point range. He definitely has the ability to stroke it from downtown, but he's not really doing much else or seeing many minutes. Fantasy owners should keep him on rosters in the deeper formats for help with 3-point shooting. Otherwise, he has very low-end value.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak finished without a point for the third time in the past four games during New York's 106-104 win over Atlanta on Sunday night. Novak missed his lone attempt from the field and grabbed just one rebound in 13 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Novak appears to be in the midst of another cold stretch for the Knicks as he has gone just 1 for 5 from 3-point range over his past four games. His precision from long range is key as he doesn't contribute much in other areas for New York, which relies on several players for treys. Novak is still connecting on 45.5 percent of his attempts from downtown this month, but is considered a low-end option in Rotisserie formats at this point.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak had a strong performance Thursday against the Pistons, in a one-off appearance in London. Novak scored 13 points on 5 of 9 shooting in 24 minutes, while making three three-pointers. He added three rebounds and one assist in the game, a 102-87 victory.
Analysis: Novak’s production has been up and down this season, as he had scored in double figures just once in seven January games before Thursday’s performance. He is averaging 7.8 points per game in the month, while adding 2.4 three-pointers per game. At this point, Fantasy owners should continue to consider him little more than a low-end Fantasy option in deeper, category-based formats.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak saw few opportunities to shoot Thursday against the Pacers, and he struggled to make an impact as a result. Novak attempted just four shots from the field, making one. That make came from three-point range, to finish with three points on the game. He added five rebounds in 24 minutes, in an 81-76 loss.
Analysis: Novak is averaging just 5.2 field-goal attempts per game over the last five games, below his season rate of 6.0. He is still hitting 2.2 three-pointers per game, while shooting 47.8 percent, but he is providing little else. Novak is the personification of a three-point specialist, and can be safely left for deeper, category-based Fantasy formats.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak caught fire from three-point range Thursday, as he sparked the bench in a 100-83 win. Novak attempted seven shots in the game, all of them from three-point range, and he made five. Novak finished with 15 points in 22 minutes, with two rebounds and two steals.
Analysis: Despite playing more minutes than he did a year ago, Novak’s production has fallen off across the board. He is averaging 7.3 points per game on 41.2 percent shooting, though he is still hitting on 44.0 percent of his three-pointers, while attempting almost five per game. At this point, he remains just a low-end Fantasy option for deeper, category-based formats.
News: New York forward Steve Novak only put up two shots during Tuesday's Christmas matchup against the Lakers in L.A. Novak played 15 minutes off the bench and went 1 for 2 from the field, both shots coming from 3-point land. Novak finished with three points and added two rebounds in the performance for the Knicks.
Analysis: Novak has not played over 20 minutes in his last two games and has a grand total of 10 points scored in his last four games. Not seeing a ton of run right now, Novak has to be limited only to the deepest of Fantasy formats. He is still averaging over two 3-pointers per game, however, he does little else to help most Fantasy owners.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak was able to play Friday night against the Bulls after missing the previous contest due to an illness. He was held scoreless in 31 minutes off the bench in the 110-106 loss. He missed all three of his attempt from the field, with one coming from downtown, and did not make it to the charity stripe. Novak finished with three rebounds and an assist in the defeat.
Analysis: Novak was held scoreless for the third time this season Friday but it looks as though he is over this illness. He is averaging seven points with three rebounds and two assists in the previous five contests and is shooting nearly 41 percent during that span. He's a sharp-shooter for the Knicks and Fantasy owners and should only be active in deeper formats.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak was able to get back on the court for Friday's contest against the Bulls. Novak missed New York's win over the Nets Wednesday with flu-like symptoms.
Analysis: Novak is averaging 8.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game this season with 2.3 3-pointers per contest. He's a sharp-shooter for the Knicks and Fantasy owners and should only be active in deeper formats, when healthy.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak was held out of Wednesday's against the Nets due to flu-like symptoms. Novak is being considered day to day with his illness.
Analysis: Novak is averaging 8.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game this season with 2.3 3-pointers per contest. He's a sharp-shooter for the Knicks and Fantasy owners and should only be active in deeper formats, when healthy.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak cooled off during Saturday's contest against the Bulls. After scoring 18 points his last time out, Novak was held to just seven points in a 93-85 defeat. He went 1 of 4 shooting from the field, including 1 of 3 from beyond the arc, and made all four of his free throw attempts. He also chipped in with three rebounds, an assist and a steal in 31 minutes on the night.
Analysis: Novak has scored in double figures in four of his last eight games after being held to single-digit scoring in 10 of his first 11 games to start the season. He is averaging over two 3-pointers made this season as his scoring has dictated on how well he is shooting from downtown. He is averaging 11.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in his last eight games. He has solid value in Rotisserie leagues and should be viewed as a decent option in deeper formats heading into Week 7 (Dec. 10-16).
News: After scoring a season-high 19 points his last time out, Knicks forward Steve Novak was held to single digit scoring against the Wizards Friday night. Novak scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds in a 108-87 victory. He went 3 of 5 shooting from the field, all of which came from beyond the arc. He also chipped in with a steal in 30 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Novak has been able to knock down at least two 3-pointers in eight of his first 15 games and has shot 62 percent (8 of 13) from beyond the arc in his last two games. He is averaging nearly eight points a game but has not been able to fill up the stat sheet in any other categories, making it tough to start the 29-year-old in most formats. That said, he does have some solid value in Fantasy Rotisserie formats for now.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak continued to stay hot from the perimeter as he knocked down five 3-pointers Sunday against the Pistons. Novak finished with a season-high 18 points in a 121-100 victory. He went 5 of 11 from the field, including 5 of 7 from downtown, and made all three of his free throws. He also added two rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 27 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Novak has been red hot from the 3-point line as of late and has converted 9 of 15 from downtown in his last three games and has averaged 10 points per game in that span. That said, he has only scored in double figures twice in his first 12 games this season. Novak continues to show off his range from the perimeter and has some decent value in Fantasy Rotisserie formats moving forward.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak drilled another three-pointer, but was held in check for the most part against the Grizzlies Friday night. Novak finished with just five points and three rebounds in a 105-95 defeat. He shot 1 of 3 from the floor, all of which came from the three-point line and knocked down both of his free throw attempts. He also chipped in with an assist and a block in 18 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Novak has cooled off after scoring 17 points in the season opener against Miami. Since then, he has been held to six points or less in his last six contests, despite knocking down a three-pointer in all but one of his games this season. Novak is known to be a threat from beyond the arc and has some decent value in Rotisserie formats because of his long range.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak enjoyed a solid shooting performance during Friday night's season opener against the Heat. Novak drilled five three-pointers and finished with 17 points in a 104-84 victory. He shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 5 of 8 from downtown and failed to get to the free throw line. He also chipped in with two rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Novak gave the Knicks a huge spark off the bench to help his team maintain a big lead over the Heat on Friday. He converted 47.2 percent of his shots from downtown last year, which was his highest numbers of his career. He should continue to see around 20 minutes off the bench and has some decent value in Rotisserie formats because of his long range.
News: Knicks forward Steve Novak did not have one of his better shooting performances of the season during Saturday night's contest against the Cavaliers. Novak made just two of his eight field-goal attempts in the 91-75 win, finishing with five points. He went 1 for 6 from downtown and also added three rebounds and one block, while logging 23 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Novak continues to see around 20 minutes off the bench on a nightly basis, but has struggled his consistency. The 28-year-old has only scored in double figures in two of his last eight contests and is shooting 44 percent from the field over that stretch. While that makes it tough to start him in most standard formats, Novak is shooting 48 percent from behind the arc, giving him some value in Rotisserie formats.
News: New York small forward Steve Novak helped the Knicks come all the way back from a big deficit on Wednesday against Cleveland in the first game since the All-Star break. Novak helped New York win the game as he scored 17 points in just 17 minutes off the bench. Novak went 6 of 9 from the field and hit five 3-pointers. He added one rebound and one steal.
Analysis: Novak was pretty one dimensional on Wednesday, though it was an excellent dimension to bring to the table. The 28-year-old from Marquette who was once college teammates with Dwyane Wade is averaging 13.6 points and 4.0 3-pointers per game over his last five contests. He's becoming a very important player for New York off the bench. Fantasy owners who need help in 3-point shooting can start considering Novak in just about any format.
News: New York small forward Steve Novak drained five 3-pointers on Wednesday night in a win over Atlanta. The Knicks built a big lead on Atlanta and Novak was able to take advantage of his 22 minutes on the court by going 5 of 10 from long range. He went 6 of 12 from the field overall to score 17 points. Novak added two rebounds and two steals for the Knicks.
Analysis: As long as New York is moving the ball around, Novak is a danger to nail a three at any moment. Novak has hit 15 3-pointers in his last five games and is averaging 11.6 points per night over that span. For Fantasy owners who need a 3-point specialist, Novak might just be your man over the second half of the NBA season.
News: New York small forward Steve Novak got hot from beyond the arc on Sunday in a win over Dallas. Playing 23 minutes off the bench, Novak went 4 for 5 from 3-point range and 5 of 7 overall to score 14 points. He grabbed three rebounds and added a steal in the performance for New York.
Analysis: Novak kept coming up with the big shot for the Knicks on Sunday afternoon in the big win over the Mavericks. That said, he's scored in double figures in three of his last five games and is averaging 10.2 PPG over that span. Novak has hit 2.6 3-pointers per game over his last five. Fantasy owners should own him for the 3-pointers per game and little else.
News: New York SF Steve Novak converted on three 3-pointers on Wednesday night in a win over Sacramento at the Garden. With the Knicks winning big, Novak saw some extra minutes as he played 25. He went 5 of 11 from the field overall to score 14 points. Novak added two rebounds, one assist and a steal.
Analysis: When Novak gets hot from deep and the Knicks give him the ball he can really fill up a scoring column. Outside of that, however, Novak has almost zero Fantasy appeal. Fantasy owners should own him for the three 3-pointers per game he's bringing home over his last five contests. He does little outside of stroke it from deep.
News: New York F Steve Novak scored 15 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer with 36 seconds to play, to lift the Knicks to a 100-98 victory over Minnesota on Saturday night. Novak finished 4 of 6 from long range and 5 of 10 from the field overall to reach double figures for the third time in his past four games. He also contributed a season-high six rebounds during 29 minutes of playing time, which was also a season best.
Analysis: Novak continues to shine from beyond the 3-point arc and has drained 51.6 percent of his attempts (16 of 31) from downtown over his past four games. The 28-year-old entered Saturday's game tops on the team shooting an astounding 46.2 percent from 3-point range this season. However, he doesn't contribute much in other categories and remains a low-end Fantasy option in deeper leagues, especially category-based formats.
News: New York SF Steve Novak was a healthy inactive in the three previous games. He bucked that trend in a big way and in a big spot for the Knicks on Monday night against Utah. With Amar'e Stoudemire not with the team and Carmelo Anthony getting injured early in the game, Novak was one of the players who stepped up for coach Mike D'Antoni. Novak played 17 minutes and went 7 of 10 from the field with five 3-pointers to score 19 points. He added two rebounds.
Analysis: Novak isn't even seeing 10 minutes per game this season for New York. He exploded on Monday, but we're not sure that is going to continue. The Knicks seem happy to keep giving the ball to Jeremy Lin, who continues to play well until Baron Davis can join the team. Novak isn't likely to keep playing as well as he did on Monday. If he does, owners can take notice. Until then, Novak remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: F Steven Novak, who was with the Spurs at the end of the 2010-11 season, has been waived by them and claimed by the Knicks. The 27-year old from Marquette is joining his fifth NBA team after splitting time last year between Dallas and San Antonio. He averaged 3.5 points-per game last season.
Analysis: Novak is nothing more than a long-range specialist, but he has never really gotten a chance to play regularly. He did average 6.9 points-per game in 2008-09 with the Clippers, but his career average is four points-per game. The Knicks rely on the outside shot a lot, but it isn’t likely that Novak will find himself in the rotation very often. Ignore him in all Fantasy formats on Draft Day.
News: The Spurs have signed forward Steve Novak for the rest of the season. The deal announced Friday came after Novak signed a pair of 10-day contracts, the most allowed before a player must be added to the roster permanently if the team wants to keep him. Novak is averaging 2.5 points and 6.1 minutes in eight games for the Spurs since signing out of Reno of the NBA Development League on Feb. 8. He started the season with the Dallas Mavericks.
Analysis: Novak has minimal Fantasy value even though he will remain with the Spurs. Ignore him in all leagues until he proves himself to be worth adding.
News: The Spurs announced Tuesday that they have opted to sign Steve Novak to a second 10-day contract. Novak averaged 6.6 minutes in five appearances for San Antonio.
Analysis: Novak has not been a factor this season for the Mavericks or the Spurs. He is not expected to play much and is not a player that should be owned in Fantasy.
News: San Antonio signed F Steve Novak from the NBDL on Monday. Novak may see some time as a three-point specialist for the Spurs.
Analysis: Novak is worth having on the roster for San Antonio because he's a career 41 percent 3-point shooter. Otherwise, he has no value. In Fantasy, he still pretty much has no value.
News: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the Mavericks have waived SF Steve Novak.
Analysis: Novak was playing less than three minutes a game for Dallas and had zero Fantasy value before this move. Continue to ignore the 27-year-old journeyman.
News: Dallas forward Steve Novak netted 22 points in 28 minutes of action off the bench on Wednesday to lead the Mavericks in scoring. He shot 8 for 13 from the field -- 6 for 10 from downtown -- and grabbed five boards for the Mavs.
Analysis: Novak spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers and signed with Dallas in the offseason. Despite leading Dallas in scoring on Wednesday, Novak isn't expected to be a big contributor once the regular season begins. His career averages of 4.1 points and 1.1 rebounds in 195 games. Novak won't be someone to target on Draft Day this year.
News: The Dallas Mavericks signed free-agent forward Steve Novak. Terms of the deal announced Thursday weren't released. The 6-foot-10 Novak spent the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Analysis: Novak also played two seasons for the Houston Rockets after they drafted him in the second round in 2006. He has career averages of 4.1 points and 1.1 rebounds in 195 games. He is not expected to be a significant part of the team's rotation.
News: Clippers F Steve Novak was held scoreless in Sunday's game against the Knicks. He played just five minutes off the bench and has averaged just five minutes per game in his last five contests.
Analysis: Novak continues to see minimal playing time off the Clippers bench. His current role does not lead to much Fantasy production. He should not be owned in Fantasy.
News: Clippers SF Steve Novak scored in double figures for the first time this season on Friday night in a loss to Toronto. Novak shot 4 of 9 from the field in 17 minutes of action to score 10 points. He hit two threes and added three rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Novak has only played more than five minutes in a game twice this season for the Clippers. He can definitely score when given time but he's not expected to see much of that time this year in L.A. Keep him on waivers until further notice.
News: The Clippers re-signed restricted free agent forward Steve Novak. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Analysis: Novak averaged 6.9 points and 16.4 minutes in 71 games last season, his third in the NBA. He shot 42 percent from 3-point range and that's his biggest asset to Fantasy owners.
News: The Clippers have extended a qualifying offer to forward Steve Novak, making him a restricted free agent. Under league rules, the Clippers had until Tuesday to make a qualifying offer to Novak. As a restricted free agent, he may sign an offer sheet with any team, but the Clippers can match.
Analysis: Novak averaged just 6.9 points per game and 1.8 rebounds per game in 71 appearances last season. He is not expected to play a significant role no matter what team he lands with next season and is not someone who should be targeted in Fantasy drafts.
News: Clippers guard Steve Novak had three points and one rebound in 17 minutes off the bench Sunday against the lakers. Novak had been dealing with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Novak has minimal Fantasy value and should only be used in deeper leagues. For now, keep him on the waiver wire while he's less than 100 percent.
News: Clippers SF Steve Novak came off the bench for 18 minutes on Saturday at Houston and scored 10 points. Novak was 4-of-7 from the field and hit two threes.
Analysis: Novak can score in double figures on ocassion when he gets hot from downtown. Otherwise, he has very little Fantasy value and can be left off rosters in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Clippers SF Steve Novak connected on three three-pointers in Sunday's loss at Toronto. Novak shot 4-of-6 from the field for 11 points and dished out two assists.
Analysis: Novak is scoring 13 points per game over his last five with two 21-point efforts. He's connecting on almost four threes per night for the Clippers but does little else of Fantasy significance. If you need the threes in deep leagues, use him, otherwise, leave him alone.
News: Clippers F Steve Novak had 23 points off the bench in Wednesday's overtime game against the Knicks. He shot 8-for-10 from the field, including 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. He played 32 minutes off the bench in the team's final game prior to the All-Star break.
Analysis: Novak's numbers were skewed by the extra minutes and the fact the Clippers were playing a Knicks team that does not play defense. However, Novak has shown some flashes of potential over the last couple of weeks and he is a player that could be of some use in larger leagues in a pinch. However, if you are going to him to produce more games like Wednesday, stay away. It's not going to happen -- especially not with the team getting back to full strength.
News: Clippers SF Steve Novak had a big game off the bench for the Clippers on Friday against the Cavs in a losing effort. He went 7-of-15 from the field on the night, hitting 5-of-10 from downtown for 19 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Novak can provide an offensive spark for the Clippers every now and then, but the only reason he is playing is because the Clippers are so banged up. Leave him on waivers as he can only be used in extremely deep leagues.
News: Clippers F Steve Novak had 21 points with two rebounds and five threes in Monday's game against the Trail Blazers. He played 29 minutes off the bench. He is averaging 15.2 points in his last five games.
Analysis: Novak has really stepped up for the Clippers recently amid all their injuries. He is still averaging just 5.3 points this season and will likely return to that type of production as the team gets its players back, but he should be considered a decent stopgap option in most formats right now.
News: Clippers SF Steve Novak led the Clippers' bench in scoring on Sunday, scoring 13 pointsand grabbing eight rebounds in a 107-92 loss to the Warriors. Novak has averaged 11 points over the last five games as the Clippers have battled a boatload of injury problems.
Analysis: Novak continues to put up solid numbers for the Clips as most of their regulars are on the injured list at the moment. His minutes won't last, but for now he can be thought of as an option in super-deep leagues who can be picked up off the waiver wire if needed.
News: Clippers SF Steve Novak led the Clippers' bench in scoring on Sunday, scoring 13 pointsand grabbing eight rebounds in a 107-92 loss to the Warriors. Novak has averaged 11 points over the last five games as the Clippers have battled a boatload of injury problems.
Analysis: Novak continues to put up solid numbers for the Clips as most of their regulars are on the injured list at the moment. His minutes won't last, but for now he can be thought of as an option in super-deep leagues who can be picked up off the waiver wire if needed.
News: Clippers F Steve Novak scored 18 points in 25 minutes of action off the bench Monday afternoon against Minnesota. It was just his fourth double-digit performance of the season.
Analysis: Three of those four games have come in January for Novak, with the Clippers dealing with several injuries. However, he has yet to do it in back-to-back games and is still to erratic to trust in most formats. Fantasy owners should leave him on waivers.
News: Clippers SF Steve Novak score 14 points off the bench at New Orleans on Friday. It was the second time in four games that he has reached double digits in scoring. Novak has been getting increased minutes with several Clippers on the injured list.
Analysis: Novak is not someone you want to rely on in Fantasy as he is only getting minutes now because of injuries to other players. Keep him on waivers.
News: The L.A. Clippers acquired Steve Novak from Houston. In return, Houston will have the option to exchange second round picks with the Clippers in 2011.
Analysis: Novak was not a player that was used much in the team's rotation for Houston and that doesn't figure to change in L.A. Leave him on the waiver wire in Fantasy.
News: Rockets F Steve Novak had just 3 points in 7 minutes played off the bench Thursday against Miami. He has played just 18 minutes over the last three games.
Analysis: Novak is not a player that is used much in the current rotation for Houston and that doesn't figure to change. Leave him on the waiver wire in Fantasy.
News:Steve Novak hit a 3-pointer with two seconds left to give the Houston Rockets their eighth straight win, an 89-87 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. With Ron Artest all over him, Tracy McGrady drove into the lane and then kicked the ball out to Novak for the winning shot and his only points of the game.
Analysis: Novak only made his first appearance of the season Dec. 31. He spent most of the season in the D-League or on the bench for Houston. If he can prove to be a solid scoring option off the bench, he might get more playing time. But for now remains just a Fantasy reserve.
News: Rockets SF Steve Novak played in just his sixth game of the season Tuesday against the Warriors. He scored eight points in 12 minutes off the bench. He is now averaging 9.0 points in his last two games.
Analysis: Novak only made his first appearance of the season Dec. 31. He spent most of the season in the D-League or on the bench for Houston. If he can prove to be a solid scoring option off the bench, he might get more playing time. But for now remains just a Fantasy reserve.
News: Sharp-shooting Steve Novak made his first appearance for Houston this season early in the second quarter Monday against the Warriors. Novak spent a month in the developmental league before the Rockets recalled him on Dec. 16. Novak scored eight points, grabbed five rebounds and dished out one assist in 19 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: The eight points were a career-high for the second year player out of Marquette. The Rockets are looking for another scoring option while Tracy McGrady is nursing a knee injury, but who knows how long Novak will last. For now, he is nothing more than a Fantasy reserve.
News: Houston reassigned second-year forward Steve Novak to the team's developmental league affiliate in Rio Grande Valley, Texas, on Sunday.
Analysis: Novak has been inactive in the Rockets' first six games this season. He appeared in 35 games in 2006-07, averaging 1.5 points and 0.7 rebounds.
News: Rockets PG Steve Francis, SG Kirk Snyder, SF Steve Novak, PG Aaron Brooks and PF Carl Landry did not play in the team's season-opening win at the Lakers.
Analysis: Francis has been told that he will be a regular part of the team's rotation so this comes as no surprise. He's already thinking he made a mistake to come back to Houston. None of these players are currently part of the team's regular rotation and should be left on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: Rockets F Steve Novak appeared in just 35 games during the 2006-07 regular season, averaging 1.5 ppg and 0.7 rpg.
Analysis: Novak won't see much of a chance to improve upon his numbers in 2006-07, making him a very poor Fantasy option. Leave him undrafted in all leagues.
News: Rockets F Steve Novak has scored just three points during the month of February.
Analysis: Novak, who is averaging just 1.4 ppg this season, is not worth owning in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: The Rockets got a total of 11 points from their bench in Wednesday's season-opening loss at Utah. Scott Padgett, Dikembe Mutombo and Steve Novak each had three points while Chuck Hayes had two and Luther Head was shut out. John Lucas, Juwan Howard and Vassilis Spanoulis did not play in the game.
Analysis: Until Bonzi Wells (groin) gets back, the Rockets will be very thin off the bench. None of these players are worthy of wasting your Fantasy roster space at the moment.
News: The Houston Rockets signed second-round draft pick Steve Novak to a multiyear contract Wednesday. The 6-foot-10 Novak, selected with the 32nd pick out of Marquette, averaged 16 points and 4.4 rebounds in five games with the Rockets in the Las Vegas summer league this month. A 3-point specialist, Novak went 15-for-35 (43 percent) from behind the arc. Novak set the Marquette record with 354 career 3-pointers and finished 10th on the school's career scoring list. He became the sixth player in school history to reach career marks of 1,500 points and 500 rebounds. Novak also shot 93 percent from the free throw line.
Analysis: Novak is a strong perimeter shooter who will come off of the bench to help out with an occasional 3-pointer. He might be worth a roster spot in larger Roto leagues, but there will most likely be better and more proven options available late on Draft Day.
News: Steve Novak was selected with the second pick of the second round (32nd overall) in the 2006 NBA Draft on Wednesday.
Analysis: Novak is a strong perimeter shooter who will come off of the bench to help out with an occasional 3-pointer. He might be worth a roster spot in larger Roto leagues, but there will most likely be better and more proven options available late on Draft Day.
