News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young struggled to make an impact Saturday, against an undermanned Heat squad missing two starters. Young scored just nine points in the game, just the ninth time he has been held to single digits in scoring. Worse still, he matched his worst rebounding performance of the season, snagging just one board in 29 minutes of action. Young shot just 4 of 11 from the field, in a 106-87 loss.
Analysis: Overall, Young has had a solid season, but his play is slipping recently. Young is averaging 12.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game over the last 10, compared to averages of 15.0 and 7.6 for the season as a whole, respectively. Despite the downturn, Young remains a solid Fantasy option in all formats, down the stretch.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young bounced back Wednesday against the Bucks, after a quiet performance in his previous game. Young scored 14 points on 7 of 12 shooting, just two nights after he scored just six points in 17 minutes. He added seven rebounds and filled up the box score well in 37 minutes of action, adding two rebounds, two steals and two assists. The 76ers would go on to win the game, 100-92.
Analysis: Young has taken the step forward we were hoping for this season, as coach Doug Collins has finally grown to trust him. Young has started every game he has appeared in so far, averaging 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game on the season. Young is averaging 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game in the month of March as well, and can be considered a solid Fantasy option in all formats down the stretch.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young had a nice performance on Monday against Portland. Young helped lead the Sixers to a win as he scored 19 points on 9 of 15 shooting over 40 minutes. He dished out five assists and added three boards, four steals and two blocked shots in the performance.
Analysis: Young has recorded double-doubles in three of his last five games and has really brought his game to another level. He's averaging over 20 points per night over his last six contests and should be active in just about all Fantasy formats.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young continued his recent run of solid play on Sunday against the Magic. He led Philadelphia with 26 points and hauled in 12 rebounds in the 99-91 loss. He was an efficient 13 of 17 from the floor while playing 41 minutes. Young also chipped in with five steals and two assists in the defeat.
Analysis: Young entered Sunday averaging 17.6 points with 8.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals in the previous five contests. He also shot 56 percent during that stretch. The 24-year-old is playing some of his best ball of the year and continues to have a resurgent campaign in Fantasy. Keep Young active in the majority of formats heading into Week 20 (March 11-17).
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young enjoyed a decent performance as he picked up his 15th double-double of the season Tuesday night against the Celtics. He went 9 of 20 shooting from the field and 1 of 3 from the charity stripe. Young finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a 109-101 defeat. He also chipped in with two steals and a blocked shot while logging 33 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Young has scored in double figures in the last three games and has averaged 12.5 points and 10.2 rebounds on 40.9 percent shooting from the field in his last six games since coming back from a hamstring injury. His numbers are up accross the board this season, but his scoring has been a bit inconsistent as of late. The 24-year-old should be viewed as a decent Fantasy option in most formats for now.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young endured a rough shooting performance but came a point and a rebound shy of notching a double-double Thursday night against the Bulls. Young went 4 of 13 shooting from the field and 1 of 4 from the free throw line as he finished with nine points and nine rebounds in a 93-82 defeat. He also chipped in with an assist and two blocked shots while logging 39 minutes of game action.
Analysis: After missing six games with a hamstring injury, Young has returned to action but has only scored in double figures once in the last three games. In fact, he is averaging 9.3 points and 9.7 rebounds on 36.1 percent shooting from the field in the last three games. He is rebounding well, but his scoring has been a bit inconsistent as of late. For now, Fantasy owners should keep him active in most formats until he can get back on track.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young picked up a double-double as he returned to action Sunday night against the Knicks after missing the last six games with a hamstring injury. He went 5 of 12 shooting from the field and 1 of 3 from the free throw line. He finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds in a 99-93 defeat. He also chipped in with an assist and four steals while logging 36 minutes of game action.
Analysis: It was nice to see Young back in action after missing nearly three weeks with a nagging hamstring injury. That said, the 24-year-old has scored in double figures in all but two of the 48 games played this season, which should make him a viable option once again in Fantasy. Fantasy owners should keep him active in all formats heading into Week 18 (Feb. 25-March 3).
News: Philadelphia small forward Thaddeus Young (hamstring) will return Sunday at New York, reports the team's official site. Coach Doug Collins said before the game that Young was healthy enough to suit up for the Sixers. He's been out since Feb. 4 due to his hamstring injury.
Analysis: Young is back for Philadelphia and that makes him viable once again for use in Week 18 (Feb. 25-March 3). Fantasy owners should be a little hesitant about getting him in the starting lineup, but if he plays well Sunday, that would do much to quiet any concerns. Young is averaging 14.9 points and 7. Rebounds per game on the season, and should be considered a strong starting Fantasy option in all formats, when healthy.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young hopes to be able to return from his hamstring injury as early as Sunday against the Knicks, after being out since Feb. 4 with the injury. Young has missed five games in a row, but told PhillyBurbs.com Saturday that he is hoping to return. He has been telling reporters for a few days that he has been ahead of schedule.
Analysis: The 24-year-old looks likely to return during Fantasy Week 18 (Feb. 25-March 3), even if he cannot make it back by Sunday. Fantasy owners should be a little hesitant about getting him in the starting lineup, but if he plays and plays well Sunday, that would do much to quiet any concerns. Young is averaging 14.9 points and 7. Rebounds per game on the season, and should be considered a strong starting Fantasy option in all formats, when healthy.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young was able to practice in a limited fashion Monday and could be back on the court as early as Sunday against the Knicks, coach Doug Collins told PhillyBurbs.com. Young, who has been sidelined since Feb. 4 with a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring, was able to do some shooting and run on the elliptical machine. “Hopefully, the timetable is a little shorter than it was supposed to be and I can come back on the court sooner rather than later,” Young said. “I just want to get back on the court helping my teammates. It sucks to be out there watching.”
Analysis: Collins admitted that Young is "farther along than I thought," which is a very encouraging sign that the 24-year-old could be back on the court sooner rather than later. However, the best-case scenario for his return would be Sunday night at New York, so owners should plan on keeping him reserved for at least one more week. Young was averaging 14.9 points and a career-best 7.4 rebounds prior to his injury, making him a solid start in most formats when healthy. Lavoy Allen will continue to see a boost in playing time in his absence.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young will be sidelined for the next three weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, the team announced Tuesday. Young underwent an MRI on Tuesday after leaving Monday's game against Orlando in the second quarter with the injury. The procedure confirmed he will be out until at least the end of the month. "It's bad news, man," 76ers guard Nick Young said Monday. "Thad's one of our anchors on our team. Lose him for a couple of games while we're trying to make a push, it's tough." Lavoy Allen is expected to receive a boost in playing time during Young's absence.
Analysis: Young, who needed assistance as he hobbled back to the locker room, was averaging 14.9 points and 7.4 rebounds prior to the injury as he was enjoying the finest all-around campaign of his career. "It felt like a rubber band popping," he said about this injury. Young had started all 47 games for Philadelphia this year -- matching his total from the previous three seasons combined. If there was a silver lining to the injury, it comes with the NBA All-Star break on the horizon so he won't miss too many games while parked on the sideline. Fantasy owners should keep him reserved in all formats at this point.
News: 76ers coach Doug Collins told reporters following Monday's contest against the Magic that forward Thaddeus Young will "be out for a while" with his strained left hamstring. Young sustained the injury during second quarter of the 78-61 win while diving for a loose ball. He remained on the court for several minutes before being escorted back to the locker room by team trainers. Young finished with six points and five rebounds prior to leaving the contest and he is scheduled to undergo a MRI on Tuesday. "Thad's the one guy on our team that will dive for those loose balls," Collins said. "He lays himself out and, unfortunately, he got hurt on that play."
Analysis: Everyone knows hamstring injuries can be a bit tricky to return from and based on coach Collins' initial statement, it sounds like the 76ers are expecting Young to miss some time moving forward. This would be a huge blow to Philadelphia as well as Fantasy owners as Young is averaging 15.7 points and a career-best 7.5 rebounds, while starting all 47 of the 76ers' games at power forward. Lavoy Allen replaced Young in the lineup Monday night and will likely see the majority of the minutes at the four-spot in his absence. Fantasy owners should continue to check back for the latest details concerning Young's status. The 24-year-old can be considered a viable start in all formats when healthy.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young left Monday's game against the Magic with a strained left hamstring. Young sustained the injury during the second quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. He finished with six points and five rebounds prior to leaving the contest and is being listed as day to day.
Analysis: Hamstring injuries can be a bit tricky, so Fantasy owners will have to monitor his status moving forward to see when he will be able to get back on the court. Hopefully it won't be for too long as Young has been putting up career numbers for the 76ers thus far. The 28-year-old remains one of the better stat-sheet fillers in the league so consider him a viable option in all formats when healthy.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young turned in another big-time performance during Friday's contest against the Kings. Young finished with 23 points and 15 rebounds in the 89-80 win on 11 of 17 shooting from the field. He also added two assists and two steals to his stat line, while logging 43 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Young was finally put back in the starting lineup full time this season and the 76ers and Fantasy owners are reaping the benefits. The 24-year-old is averaging more than 15 points a game for just the second time in his career while also pulling down a career-best 7.5 rebounds. He is also giving owners his customary steal and block per game and remains one of the better all-around producers in the league. Leave him active in all formats moving forward.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young did a solid job of filling up the stat sheet on Monday night against the Grizzlies. He scored 23 points, hauled in seven rebounds and dished out two assists. Young also posted four steals and a block in the 103-100 loss. He went 11 for 19 from the field, missing his lone attempt from downtown, and made 1 of 2 free throws in the defeat.
Analysis: Young has had a resurgent campaign as the starting power forward in Philadelphia and continues to shoot a high percentage from the floor. He is averaging 17 points with eight rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks in the previous five contests. Young is also shooting 52 percent over that span. The 24-year-old has become a serious option again with his increase in scoring so keep Young active in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young came up big with a stellar performance as he posted his 11th double-double of the season during Friday's contest against Toronto. He exploded with 27 points on 13 of 19 shooting from the field and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 108-101 overtime victory. Young also converted 1 of 2 free throw attempts and chipped in with three steals, two assists and a blocked shot while logging 45 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Young continues to pick up the scoring pace as he has scored in double figures in four consecutive games. In fact, the 24-year-old has scored in double figures in all but three games played this season. He is averaging 18.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per game while shooting 52.3 percent from the field over that four-game span. Young has the ability of filling up the stat sheet on any given night and should be viewed as a viable starting option in the majority of formats heading into Week 13 (Jan. 21-27).
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young endured a rough shooting night but was still able to score in double figures Tuesday night against New Orleans. Young scored 12 points on 6 of 18 shooting from the field and grabbed six boards in a 111-99 defeat. He also chipped in with three assists, two blocks and a steal while logging 39 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Young has scored in double figures in each of his last three games and is averaging 15.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while shooting 45.4 percent from the field over that span. In fact the 24-year-old has scored in double figures in all but three games this season and is in the midst of a resurgent campaign thus far. Fantasy owners should view him as a solid option in the majority of formats moving forward.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young finished with single-digit points for the first time since Nov. 18 on Tuesday night against the Nets. He scored just nine points and hauled in six rebounds in the 109-89 loss. He went 4 for 8 from the field and made 1 of 2 free throws while playing 30 minutes. Young also posted an assist and a block in the defeat.
Analysis: Young has scored in double figures in all but three games so far this season as he has had a resurgent campaign thus far. He is averaging just 11.2 points with six rebounds in the last five games, however, and is shooting 46 percent over that span. The 24-year-old should be able to get back on track sooner rather than later so keep an eye on his progress going forward. With his ability to score in the low teens and fill up the stat sheet, keep Young active in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Philadelphia small forward Thaddeus Young recorded a double-double during Wednesday's loss at Phoenix. The 24-year-old scored 14 points in the game on 6 of 10 shooting and added 10 rebounds. He also had two steals and two assists.
Analysis: Young has been scoring consistently all year as he's dropping just over 15 points per game. He can also rebound at a high level and is putting it together this season. Fantasy owners can have Young active in just about all formats.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young turned in a productive performance as he scored in double figures for the 19th consecutive game during Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies. He scored 13 points on 6 of 10 shooting from the field, and blocked four shots in a 99-89 victory. He also chipped in with three steals and two rebounds in 37 minutes of game action in the win.
Analysis: Young has seen his scoring take a jump in December as he has picked up the pace for the Sixers as of late. After averaging just 14.1 point sand 7.9 rebounds per game in November, he has upped his scoring and has averaged 16.5 points and seven rebounds per game in December. Young has re-emerged as a strong starting Fantasy option this season, so keep him active in the majority of formats for now.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young scored in double figures for the 16th game in a row, as the Sixers’ slide continued in a 125-103 loss to the Rockets. Young scored his 17 points on 7 of 12 shooting, while going 3 for 4 at the free-throw line. He added six rebounds and five assists, a new season high. He added a blocked shot and a steal in 35 minutes.
Analysis: Young’s scoring has jumped up in December, as he is averaging 16.2 points per game in 10 games. He has upped his scoring despite shooting just 54.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Sixers have needed more from Young this season than over the last few years, so his scoring is up to 14.8 per game, his best mark since 2008-09. Young has re-emerged as a strong starting Fantasy option this season and should be kept active in most formats moving forward.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young entered Monday's contest against the Pistons averaging 18.5 points in his previous eight games. He had another solid night, scoring 20 points with four rebounds in the 104-97 win. He went 9 for 13 from the field and converted 2 of 6 free throws while playing 37 minutes. Young also chipped in with five steals and an assist in the victory.
Analysis: Young has thrived since stepping into the starting lineup this season and is on pace for his best campaign since 2008-09. His numbers are up across the board and he continues to fill up the stat sheet on a nightly basis while shooting a high percentage from the floor. Young can be helping out owners in all formats right now so keep the 24-year-old active in Fantasy.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young posted his fifth double-double of the season during Friday's contest against the Celtics. Young scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 95-94 overtime victory. He went 7 of 18 shooting from the field and converted 3 of his 4 free throw attempts on the night. He also chipped in with two assists and two steals in 34 minutes on the floor.
Analysis: Young has turned his production up as of late and is averaging 18 points and 7.7 rebounds through his last seven games, which is nearly four points more than his seasonal average (14.4). Young is starting to thrive as a starter, after spending most of the last five season coming off the bench for the Sixers. Fantasy owners should view him as a solid option in most formats heading into Week 7 (Dec. 10-16).
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young enjoyed another solid performance during Saturday's contest against the Bulls. Young dropped 22 points and snatched seven rebounds in a 93-88 defeat. He went 10 of 16 shooting from the field and 2 of 5 from the charity stripe on the evening. He also added four steals, four blocks and an assists in 40 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Young has stepped up in a big way as of late and has registered thee 20-point performances in his last five games, averaging 19.2 points and eight rebounds over that span. After spending the first five years in the league coming off the bench most night's, Young is finally seeing run as a starter this year. He is averaging 14.1 points and 7.8 rebounds this season and should be worth starting in most formats heading into Week 6 (Dec. 3-9).
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young posted his best performance of the season Saturday against Oklahoma City, as he scored 29 points on 13 of 23 shooting in a 116-109, overtime loss. Young went 3 for 3 from the free-throw line, while adding a season-high 15 rebounds in 44 minutes. Young also established a new season high with four assists, with a block and a steal to his line as well. It was Young’s second double-double in a row and fourth of the season.
Analysis: Young is playing a career-high 35.6 minutes per game, but has not seen as big a jump in his production as we might have expected. He is averaging 13.8 points and a career-best 8.1 rebounds per game, however, so Fantasy owners can’t argue with his play too much. He has reached double figures in scoring in all but two games, and should be worth starting in most Fantasy formats moving forward.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young posted his third double-double of the season during Wednesday's contest against the Cavaliers. Young finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds in the 92-83 win, on 5 of 12 shooting from the field. He went 1 of 2 from the free-throw line and also added two steals, two assists and one block to his stat line, while logging 36 minutes of game action.
Analysis: After spending the first five years in the league coming off the bench most night's, Young is finally seeing run as a starter this year. The 24-year-old has started in all 12 of Philadelphia's contests thus far and is averaging 12.6 points and 7.6 rebounds while shooting right around 50 percent from the field. Young is also putting up 1.6 steals and 1.0 assist per contest and can be considered a viable low-end option in most formats at this point in the year.
News: Philadelphia small forward Thaddeus Young scored 11 points over 35 minutes as a starter Monday night in a loss against Milwaukee. Young shot 4 of 6 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds with three steals and two assists in the game. Young added a block in the solid all-around performance.
Analysis: Young has been pretty consistent for the Sixers as he has shown an ability to score and rebound at a high level. He's shooting at a solid percentage and that is keeping him worthy of Fantasy use in just about all leagues right now.
News: Philadelphia starting small forward Thaddeus Young had a nice performance in a losing effort Monday night at home against New York. Young recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. He shot 7 of 12 from the field over 29 minutes and added an assist and a steal in the game.
Analysis: Young has been seeing well over 30 minutes per game as a starter for the Sixers and has put together very consistent lines in all three games. Young is giving Fantasy owners some solid mid-range scoring and rebounding as well as shooting a solid percentage. He's also recorded two steals per game thus far. As a starter, Young can be active in plenty of Fantasy formats.
News: Philadelphia small forward Thaddeus Young appears to be a starter for the Sixers when the season opens Wednesday against Denver, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. Young, who has started just two games over the last two seasons, will be in the starting lineup against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Young has averaged 12.7 and 12.8 points per game, respectively, over the last two seasons off the bench. His shooting percentage went down last year but hopefully the move to the starting lineup will motivate him to play better. Young thrives in the transition game and also brings a lot of energy to the table. He definitely has plenty of Fantasy value in deeper formats, especially Rotisserie leagues.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young was able to play through ankle injury during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday night. Young finished with four points and four rebounds in the 82-81 win, despite missing on all three of his field-goal attempts.
Analysis: Young was able to play on Tuesday night, but looked limited on the court. However, he will now get a few days to rest until the teams meet for Game 3, which should allow him to remain on the floor. The 76ers need him on the floor if they have any chance to pull off the upset, so we would be shocked if he did not play moving forward. Young can be considered a viable option in deeper mixed formats when healthy.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young suffered an ankle injury during Saturday’s Game 1 loss to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinal, and while he was able to return to the game, he had an X-ray on the ankle after the game. On Sunday, the Delaware News Journal reported that Young is probable for Game 2, despite some lingering pain in the shin and ankle.
Analysis: Young sounds like he expects to play, after scoring only five points in Game 1 in 22 minutes. The 76ers fell just short of an upset in the first game, and they will need all hands on deck to try to do it on Monday. The Celtics don’t play particularly big lineups, which means Young might get more minutes if healthy, so consider him a decent option for postseason Fantasy formats.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young finished with just eight points during Tuesday night's loss to the Heat. Young made four of his 10 field-goal attempts in the defeat and also added seven rebounds, one steal and one assist to his stat line, while, logging 32 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Young has really struggled to score the ball of late as he has now failed to score in double figures in four of his last five contests. He is shooting just 39 percent from the field over that stretch, which is well below his 49 percent field-goal percentage on the season. While the 23-year-old should be able to turn things around eventually, Fantasy owners may want to leave him on the bench until he starts putting the ball in the basket with a bit more consistency.
News: Philadelphia small forward Thaddeus Young scored just six points off the bench on Tuesday in a blowout win over the Cavaliers. Young played 27 minutes and shot 3 of 7 from the field. Young grabbed six rebounds and added a steal and a block.
Analysis: Young can score on occasion, but is only averaging around 10 points per game over his last five. He gives Fantasy owners mid-range numbers in scoring, rebounding and percentages and that makes him a viable option mostly in 12-team and deeper formats.
News: Philadelphia small forward Thaddeus Young only missed two shots on Monday night in a win over the Bobcats. Young helped the Sixers cruise as he came off the bench to score 20 points in 28 minutes on 10 of 12 from the field. Young added six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. He also had a steal in the game for Philadelphia. The Sixers were plus-10 with Young on the floor.
Analysis: Young can definitely score, but he's not a consistent scoring option averaging just over 13 points per game on the year. He gives Fantasy owners mid-range numbers in scoring, rebounding and percentages and that makes him a viable option mostly in 12-team and deeper formats.
News: After scoring in double-figures in three straight games, 76ers forward Thaddeus Young has his a bit of rough patch over the last two games, as he scored just eight points on both Friday against the Heat and Saturday in Chicago. Young shot 4 of 8 from the field in Saturday’s game, as he found shots tough to come by in his 26 minutes. He did grab seven rebounds in the 89-80 loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: Young provides the Sixers with dynamic scoring off the bench, however part of coming off the bench is sometimes it is tough to get into the flow of the game like that. Young isn’t the most consistent player in the league, and the Sixers’ depth and lack of emphasis on any one player contributes to that. Still, Young is averaging 12.6 points over his last five games despite the two subpar games, right in line with his season averages. Young is more of a mid-level Fantasy option due to his inconsistency, but owners should feel comfortable keeping him in the lineup moving forward.
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young scored 21 points in his return to the court during Friday night's contest against the Jazz. Young, who missed Philadelphia's previous game due to an illness, made 8 of his 17 shot attempts in the 104-91 win. He went 5 of 8 from the free-throw line and also added six rebounds, one assist and one steal to his stat line, while logging 33 minutes off then bench.
Analysis: Young looked sharp on Friday and has been playing his best basketball of the season to start the month. The 23-year-old is averaging 17 points and 8.8 rebounds over his last four games and is shooting 45 percent from the field over that stretch. While he can be a bit streaky, owners should leave Young active in the majority of formats heading into Week 12 (March 12-18).
News: 76ers forward Thaddeus Young will be available to play in Friday night's contest against the Jazz, reports the team's official website. Young missed Philadelphia's last game due to an illness.
Analysis: Young was able to take part in the team's shootaround Friday morning and will be available off the bench against Utah. He is averaging 16.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game over his last five, so owners in daily formats should get him active.
News: The Sixers report that forward Thaddeus Young was at Friday's morning shootaround, and he is expected to play Friday night against the Jazz. Young missed Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to an illness.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in daily leagues should keep an eye on what happens with Young prior to the start of the game, but we expect him to play against the Jazz. Consider Young a solid Fantasy option in all leagues when healthy and active.
News: Philadelphia small forward Thaddeus Young missed Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to an illness. Young is day to day for Philadelphia.
Analysis: Young just recorded a double-double in his last performance before sitting out on Wednesday. He's averaging 16.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game over his last five with a solid shooting percentage. Playing this well, it is bad luck he has to sit out a game now. He should return shortly and is a solid Fantasy option across the board.
News: Philadelphia small forward Thaddeus Young came off the bench to lead the Sixers in scoring on Tuesday in the blowout win over Detroit to start the second half of the season. Young got his second half started right as he shot 9 of 17 from the field over 29 minutes to score a team-high 20 points. Young grabbed eight rebounds and added two steals and two blocks in the performance.
Analysis: Young helped Philadelphia snap a losing streak on Tuesday night to open the second half of the NBA season. He's been playing well and is averaging 13.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game over his last five. He came out of the break on fire and has become a solid weapon in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Philadelphia small forward Thaddeus Young came off the bench and shot poorly on Tuesday night during a loss at Memphis. Young went just 3 of 11 from the field to score eight points over 32 minutes. Young grabbed seven rebounds and blocked two shots. He chipped in with one assist and one steal.
Analysis: Young is not a consistent scorer for Philadelphia off the bench. He can drop 20 on any given night, but he can just as easily score in single digits. He's not a 3-point shooter and is just a low-end rebounder. Young has his good weeks and bad weeks, but is mainly a consistent viable Fantasy option in leagues with more than 12 teams.
News: 76ers F Thaddeus Young continued his hot shooting during Monday night's contest against the Bobcats. Young made six of his nine shot attempts in the 98-89 victory, finishing with 20 points. He went 8 for 9 from the free-throw line and also pulled down six rebounds, while logging 34 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Young continues to play well off the bench for the 76ers and has been red-hot from the field of late. He is shooting 58 percent from the floor over his last five contests and is averaging 14.2 points and 4.8 rebounds over that stretch. Young could be a very nice Fantasy option if he received consistent playing time, but he is seeing just 27 minutes per game. Consider the 23-year-old more of a low-end option at this point in the season.
News: 76ers F Thaddeus Young combined with Lou Williams to score 38 points off the bench on Wednesday; however it wasn’t enough to make up for a lackluster day from the starting five, as the Sixers fell 100-90 to the Spurs. Young scored 16 points on 8 of 11 shooting in 30 minutes while grabbing seven rebounds and four assists, tying a season high.
Analysis: As is the case with seemingly every member of the Sixers, Young could be a very nice Fantasy option if he received consistent playing time, as he is averaging just 26.8 minutes per game. Still, he is averaging 12.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game as is, making him a solid low-end option in most Fantasy formats.
News: 76ers F Thaddeus Young had another productive performance off the bench on Wednesday against the Bulls. He scored 19 points and hauled in eight rebounds, including five on the offensive glass, in the 98-82 win. He went 7 for 12 from the field and made 5 of 6 free throws while playing 27 minutes. Young also chipped in with a steal, and assist and a block in the victory.
Analysis: Young continues to be one of the more valuable pieces off the bench for the 76ers as he can score, rebound and play defense in the second unit. He is averaging 11.4 points with 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in his last five contests, and is shooting 50 percent over that span. While he would likely be more productive as a starter, Young remains a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: 76ers F Thaddeus Young did not seem bothered much by his back injury on Friday, scoring 10 points as the Sixers defeated the Bobcats 89-72. Young, who averages 26.9 minutes per game on average this season, logged 24 minutes in the win, and likely could have seen more time if the Sixers didn’t have a 26 point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Young was efficient, making 5 of 7 from the field, while grabbing four rebounds in the game.
Analysis: Young has now been held to under 20 points in four straight games after scoring 20-plus points in consecutive contests on Jan. 18 and Jan. 20. Young is averaging 12.3 points per game, but his rebounding is down to 4.5 boards per contest. Young is more of a mid-level Fantasy start as long as the Sixers continue to limit his minutes.
News: PhillyBurbs.com reports 76ers coach Doug Collins said forward Thaddeus Young "feels a lot better today" after Young strained his back in the fourth quarter Wednesday against the Nets.
Analysis: Young has been held to under 20 points in three straight games after scoring 20-plus points in consecutive contests on Jan. 18 and Jan. 20. Young is averaging 12.4 points per game, but his rebounding is down to 4.6 boards per contest. Young is more of a mid-level Fantasy start when healthy.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young left briefly on Wednesday night with a lower back injury but would return to the game. Young even made a diving save late in the game, keeping his team's possession alive. He finished the game shooting 5-for-9 from the field for 10 points. Young added five boards, two assists and made two steals in his 27 minutes off the bench. The 76ers would lose to the Nets in overtime, 97-90.
Analysis: Young should be fine moving forward as he continued to play through his back pain. Philly has a day off before taking the court again on Friday, so he might not miss any time. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on him though because the 76ers play three times in four days, so he may be limited in at least one of those contests. When healthy, Young should be considered a low-end forward option in most 12-team standard leagues. He's averaging 14.4 points and 4.4 boards over his last five contests.
News: Philadelphia SF Thaddeus Young played well over 26 minutes on Monday night in a blowout victory over the Wizards. Young shot 5 of 10 from the field and scored 14 points in the performance. He added seven rebounds, four assists and a block for the Sixers in the win.
Analysis: Young had back-to-back 20-point games last week but has totaled just 20 points in his last two games for the Sixers. He has not been consistent this season with his scoring, though he's averaging just over 12 points per game. That comes with 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals. He has marginal Fantasy value mostly in deeper formats.
News: After scoring just two points his last time out, 76ers F Thaddeus Young got back on track in a big way in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. He finished with a season-high 22 points and hauled in seven rebounds in the 108-104 overtime loss. He went 11 for 22 from the floor but missed his lone free throw while playing 38 minutes off the bench. Young also chipped in with two asssits and a steal in the defeat.
Analysis: Young continues to see solid minutes off the bench on a nightly basis and is averaging 12.4 points with four rebounds and 1.6 steals in his last five games. He is also shooting 42 percent from the floor over that span. While his numbers have taken a slight dip from seasons past, Young remains a viable low-end option in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Philadelphia SF Thaddeus Young played well over 30 minutes off the bench on Wednesday night during a loss to New York. Young shot 6 of 16 from the field to score 12 points. Young added four rebounds, two steals and a block for the 76ers in the losing effort.
Analysis: Young consistently scores in double figures for Philadelphia as he's averaging just over 12 points per game both for the year and over his last five contests. He has been about as consistent as they come for Philadelphia thus far this year. Unfortunately, he's just consistent mediocre. Fantasy owners should consider him a low-end Fantasy option for 10- and 12-team leagues. He's more mid-range in deeper formats.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young entered Friday's contest with Detroit with a sprained hand (non-shooting), but he didn't let that slow him down. He shot 7 of 11 from the field and connected on 50 percent of his foul shots. Young finished with 15 points and seven rebounds in his 27 minutes on the court. Young added a block and a steal in the 96-73 win.
Analysis: Young doesn't start for Philly, but has a key role off the bench. He has scored in double figures in five of his team's first six games this season. While he's not dominate in any one category, Young is averaging 12.4 points, 4.8 boards and 1.4 steals in around 27 minutes per game. As long as he stays healthy, Young should be considered a low-end forward option in most formats.
News: 76ers SF Thaddeus Young sprained the third and fourth metacarpal joint in his right (non-shooting) hand Wednesday against the Hornets, but he is expected to play Friday against the Pistons.
Analysis: Young has scored in double figures in four of five games this season. He is averaging 12.4 points per game, which is just under his 12.7 average from 2010-11. Still, Young is not a player that fills up the stat sheet on a nightly basis, so he remains a low-end Fantasy start when healthy.
News: Philadelphia SF Thaddeus Young came off the bench for 29 minutes on Wednesday night in a win over the Hornets. Young played a crucial role in the victory as he shot 5 of 12 from the field and scored 10 points off the bench. Young added four rebounds, three assists and two steals in his all-around performance.
Analysis: Young has shot 12 for 24 (50 percent) over his last two games and is averaging 14 points per contest in those games. Young is a decent rebounder for a small forward, but his numbers aren't consistent enough for starts in 12-team leagues just yet. Young does have plenty of use in deeper formats, however.
News: 76ers F Thaddeus Young had an efficient game off the bench on Wednesday night against the Suns. He scored 15 points and hauled in five rebounds in the 103-83 win. He went 7 for 14 from the floor and made his lone free throw attempt. Young played 26 minutes in the victory.
Analysis: Young has been a valuable wingman off the bench for Philadelphia the last few seasons and can help Fantasy owners in both scoring and rebounding. He is also a decent defender and should average at least a steal per game. While he would likely produce more with a larger role, he remains productive enough to consider as a viable option in most Fantasy formats at this point.
News: The Sixers were confident they'd have restricted free agent F Thaddeus Young back for the 2011-12 season. Team president Rod Thorn said the plan was to match any "reasonable" offer. "I was so scared that somebody was going to throw some ridiculously crazy money out there at him," said Sixers coach Doug Collins. The Nuggets talked to Young, but, much to Collins' relief, there was no offer. The Sixers were able to lock Young up for $43 million over five years on the first day of training camp.
Analysis: Young, 23, found a new level of efficiency in 2010-11, as his points per game dropped from a career high of 15.3 in 2008-09 to 12.7, but he upped his field-goal percentage to .541, a career high. Young saw his minutes-per game tumble to 26, as the 76ers used him as their bench dynamo. His per-minute production was better than ever across-the board, but for Fantasy purposes, it did hurt his value to see him sitting almost half of the game. Things aren’t likely to change for the Sixers, as they found a successful formula last season. Young is a breakout candidate because of his skill set, but he likely won’t get the opportunities to truly break out. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option on Draft Day.
News: Restricted free agent Thaddeus Young is close to agreeing to a deal that would keep him in Philadelphia long-term, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Young has spent the first four years of his career in Philadelphia, and last year became one of the NBA’s top sixth men as the Sixers used him in smaller spurts off the bench.
Analysis: Young, 23, found a new level of efficiency in 2010-11, as his points per game dropped from a career high of 15.3 in 2008-09 to 12.7, but he upped his field-goal percentage to .541, a career high. Young saw his minutes-per game tumble to 26, as the 76ers used him as a bench dynamo. His per minute production was better than ever across, the board, but for Fantasy purposes, it did hurt his value to see him sitting almost half of the game. Things aren’t likely to change for the Sixers, as they found a successful formula last season. Young is a breakout candidate because of his skill set, but he likely won’t get the opportunities to truly break out. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option on Draft Day.
News: The Denver Nuggets reportedly met with free agent small forward Thaddeus Young on Monday, according to CBSSports.com. The meeting apparently went well. That said, Philadelphia has the opportunity to match any offer that Young receives.
Analysis: Philadelphia would only want to match an offer if the team deems it "reasonable." For that reason, Young could very well end up with Denver. Denver needs players badly and Young could slot into the rotation as Danilo Gallinari's backup. Young averaged 12.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 54.1 percent from the field last year over 82 games with Philadelphia. Young is a good source of points and rebounds and should be taken in the later rounds of Fantasy drafts.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the 76ers will tender a qualifying offer to forward Thaddeus Young. The offer can be extended any time now, but the team is expecting to get it done by the middle of this week. This is a slightly complicated process, but what happens is that once the Sixers tender a qualifying offer, the team earns the right to match any offer made to the player in the free agent market. Young's qualifying offer is approximately $3.99 million.
Analysis: Young played well this past season and will enter 2011-12 as a solid Fantasy option, especially as a key member for the 76ers rotation. He is worth drafting with a late-round pick on Draft Day, and we expect Young to be good source of points and rebounds.
News: According to phillyburbs.com, the 76ers will give forward Thaddeus Young a $4 million qualifying offer, according to GM Rod Thorn. Young solidified the bench, bouncing back from a disappointing third season to finish third in the NBA Sixth Man of the Year balloting. "Hopefully, we can get something worked out so I can come back next season," Young said.
Analysis: Young played well this past season and will enter 2011-12 as a solid Fantasy option, especially as a key member for the 76ers rotation. He is worth drafting with a late-round pick on Draft Day, and we expect Young to be good source of points and rebounds.
News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports that 76ers reserve forward Thaddeus Young said his sore groin, which he hurt last Monday in Chicago, is improving. "It's better, a lot better," Young said Tuesday. "I tweaked it a little bit our last game [Saturday in Milwaukee], but not too bad.'' Young had eight points and six rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench Tuesday night at Boston.
Analysis: As long as Young is healthy then Fantasy owners should consider him a quality option in the majority of leagues. The 76ers will likely continue to rely on him with heavy minutes down the stretch with Lou Williams (hamstring) out, and look for Young to play well.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young scored a team-high 22 points on Friday night against the Nets, clinching a playoff berth. Nets coach Avery Johnson called Young, one of the top sixth men in the NBA, the Sixers' MVP. It'd be tough to argue the forward who has blossomed under coach Doug Collins. He's scored at least 21 points in each of the last three games. Young shot 9 for 12 from the floor and nailed all four of his foul shots. He added five rebounds and three steals in his 24 minutes off the bench. Philly would beat New Jersey, 115-90.
Analysis: Despite dealing with a hip injury earlier in the week, Young has been able to play through it for Philly. Over his last five outings he's averaging 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals per contest, while shooting 54.3 percent from the field. Fantasy owners in all formats where Young is owned should continue to keep him active, as he's developed into a solid forward option.
News: The Sixers report Friday that forward Thaddeus Young (right adductor strain) is expected to play Friday night against the Nets. Young was able to play Wednesday against Houston after he was hurt Monday.
Analysis: Keep Young active in all Fantasy leagues since is probably an injury he will have for the rest of the year. Young has played well down the stretch, and he should be considered a quality Fantasy option in all formats as long as he's active.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young injured his hip on Monday night, but was able to play through any pain he had on Wednesday. Young scored 22 points for the 76ers in his 33 minutes of action. He shot 11 for 19 from the field and grabbed nine rebounds. "I feel great and am playing with a lot more confidence," Young told The Philadelphia Inquirer. He also added a steal in Philly's 108-97 win over Houston. Young scored the first two baskets during a decisive 10-2 spurt early in the fourth. His short hook late in the game put the Sixers up 102-90 and secured their second straight victory against a team with a winning record. "We have a lot of guys who can come off the bench and score at will," Young said. "We don't need guys to come in and score 20."
Analysis: Besides one hiccup over his last five games, Young has been playing extremely well. He's averaging 15.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals per outing over that span. With him playing this well and Philly in the playoff picture, Fantasy owners in deeper leagues should keep him active. He's a quality sixth-man and well worth using the remainder of the season.
News: The Sixers reports Wednesday that forward Thaddeus Young (right adductor strain) is listed as probable and expected to play Wednesday night against the Rockets. Young was injured Monday night at Chicago.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in daily leagues should keep Young active, and hopefully he doesn't suffer a setback with the injury. Young is a solid player for the Sixers and a quality Fantasy option in the majority of leagues.
News: The Sixers report that forward Thaddeus Young (right adductor strain) received treatment Tuesday and is officially listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Houston. Young was injured during Monday's win against the Rockets when he appeared to have his foot slip from under him, causing a split-like fall. “I thought he blew out his knee when he slipped on the floor,” Collins told the Daily News. “It scared me to death."
Analysis: Young is a solid player for the Sixers and a quality Fantasy option in the majority of leagues. Hopefully he can play against the Rockets on Wednesday, but Fantasy owners in daily leagues should use caution in case the Sixers decide to rest him with the playoff approaching.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young scored just four points in the 76ers' 114-111 overtime loss to Sacramento on Sunday. Young knocked down just 2 of 11 (18.2 percent) shots from the field -- the first time he's missed at least nine shots in a game since Jan. 17 against Charlotte (12). It was also just his second occasion of the season he has connected on less than 20 percent of his attempts. The Georgia Tech product also recorded a rebound and an assist while logging just 18 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Young's struggles during the middle of the month seemed to vanish when he finished with double digits in points during his last three games prior to Sunday's lackluster outing. It was Young's lowest point total since he was held scoreless against Milwaukee on March 12, and his third single-digit output in his last six games. He could start to lose playing time as Philadelphia coach Doug Collins tries to get a rotation set for the playoffs. Consider him an inconsistent option in most Fantasy formats during the Fantasy playoffs.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young scored in double figures for the eight straight game Friday against Minnesota. He shot 8 of 13 from the floor on his way to 16 points. He complimented the scoring with eight rebounds -- four on each end of the floor -- on the night with a pair of blocks and steals on the defensive end. Young also assisted on two baskets in 33 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Young has been mostly a scorer on the year with a handful of rebounds on average, but Friday he was an all-around threat on both ends of the floor. It was the first time he blocked two shots in a game since January. Young has all the athleticism you want in a forward, and he's blossoming into a consistent player on the resurgent Sixers, who actually seem destined for playoff basketball after a 3-13 start to the season. He is a big reason why, off of the bench, and things don't seem like they will revert back to sloppy ball for Philly. Young is in the middle of the turnaround, and he deserves mid-range Fantasy status in all formats moving forward.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds in the 76ers' 117-94 victory over Washington on Wednesday night. Young drained 5 of 7 shots from the field and a perfect 8 of 8 from the free-throw line to post his second double-double of the season and first since Dec. 7, 2010 against Cleveland. The fourth-year Georgia Tech product contributed two steals for Philadelphia, which won for the fourth time in its last five games.
Analysis: Young continues to post solid offensive totals and has now handily topped his season average (12.1 ppg) in the last four games. He is averaging 19.5 points in that span and connected on at least 56 percent of his shots. Young matched guard Evan Turner for the most minutes (26) off the bench Wednesday as he collects close to 25 minutes on a nightly basis. Fantasy owners should utilize him as a viable scoring option -- when consistent -- in deeper leagues.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young turned in one of his better offensive performances of the season in Tuesday's 102-91 loss to the Grizzlies. Young scored 23 points in the contest on 9 of 16 shooting from the field. He went 5 of 7 from the charity stripe and also chipped in with five rebounds, and a block in 27 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Young has now scored a combined 41 points over his last two games after scoring a combined 11 in the two before. He has provided the 76ers with some decent scoring and rebounding of the bench this season, but his production is very streaky. Until he can produce on a consistent basis, Young should continue to be viewed as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: After scoring in single digits each of his last two games, Philadelphia F Thaddeus Young was able to get back on track Saturday night against Minnesota. He scored 18 points and hauled in three rebounds in the 107-87 win. He was 9 of 13 from the field and played 28 minutes off the bench. Young also had two assists and a steal in the victory. He is averaging 12.2 points over his last five contests.
Analysis: Young has provided the 76ers with some decent scoring and rebounding of the bench this season and continues to see solid minutes. He is seeing 25.4 minutes over his last five contests and is chipping in with 5.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and one steal. While he doesn't offer much in the form of 3-point shooting, Young is making nearly 54 percent of his shots from the floor on the year. Continue to view Young as a solid low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats heading into Week 17 (Feb. 14-20).
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young turned in another solid performance in Tuesday's 117-83 win over the Hawks. Young scored 16 points in the victory, on 6 of 14 shooting from the field. He went 4 of 5 at the free-throw line and finished with eight rebounds, two steals and an assist in 23 minutes off the bench. Young has now scored in double figures in four of his last five games.
Analysis: Young has been playing much better of late. The 22-year-old is averaging 13.0 points over his last five contests and is shooting 57 percent from the field over that stretch. He continues to be team's primary option off the bench and has been seeing around 26 minutes a game. Continue to view Young as a solid low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats moving forward.
News: After scoring a combined 19 points in his last two contests, 76ers F Thaddeus Young had a big game on Sunday against the Nuggets. He scored 21 points and hauled in seven rebounds in the 110-99 win. He was an efficient 10 of 12 from the field and made 1 of 2 free throws while playing 32 minutes off the bench. Young also chipped in with two blocked shots, a steal and an assist in the victory.
Analysis: Young's scoring has been sporadic this season but he showed on Sunday what he can do when given solid minutes. He is averaging 13.2 points with 5.4 rebounds and two steals over his last five contests, and is shooting 62 percent from the field over that span. The 22-year-old should continue to see solid playing time off the bench for Philadelphia should be in for a solid upcoming scoring period. He plays the Nets and Knicks twice in Week 15 (Jan. 31-Feb. 6) so continue to view Young as a low-end option in larger formats.
News: 76ers F Thaddeus Young has his best performance in weeks on Monday night against the Suns. He scored 24 points and hauled in seven rebounds in the 105-95 win. He was an efficient 11 for 17 from the field and converted both of his free throws while playing 32 minutes off the bench. Young also chipped in with five assists and two steals in the victory.
Analysis: Young has gotten his scoring up of late and is averaging 14.6 points with 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals over his last five contests. He is shooting 53 percent from the floor over that span and has seen around 30 minutes per game. He remains the team's primary option off the bench and could be in for a solid scoring period with Toronto, Memphis and Denver left on the schedule for Week 14 (Jan. 24-30). Young should be considered a viable option in deeper leagues, and could be used as a low-end option in larger formats while he's playing well.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young scored a team-high 21 points in the 76ers' 100-97 loss at Charlotte on Thursday night. Young knocked down 9 of 14 shots from the field to record his fifth 20-point game of the season. The 6-foot-8 forward surged last in the game and scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter for the 76ers, who lost their fifth consecutive road game.
Analysis: After averaging 8.5 points in a two-game stretch earlier this week, Young has now posted double digits in consecutive games for the third time this month. He remains inconsistent while he continues to play off the bench for Philadelphia but is fifth on the team with 11.6 points per game. He remains the team's primary option off the bench and his 29 minutes Thursday led all 76ers reserves. Consider him a mid-range Fantasy option in deeper leagues.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young just missed a double-double in Monday's game against Charlotte. He finished with nine points, nine rebounds, two assists and three steals and likely would have cracked double-digits in scoring if he had not gone 4 of 16 from the field or 1 of 6 from the foul line. Young is averaging 9.8 points and 5.4 rebounds over his last five games.
Analysis: Young has a very inconsistent role for the Siers, playing big minutes one night and not the next. He is prone to inconsistent numbers as a result and should only be stashed in deeper formats in the hopes that he might find consistent playing time at some point. When getting good run, he is a solid rebounder and can be a mid-teens scorer. He is also a good source for steals.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young chipped in with 12 points off the bench in Tuesday's 112-109 loss to the Pacers. Young shot 6 of 11 from the field in the contest while logging 35 minutes. He pulled down five rebounds in the defeat and also added a steal while logging 21 minutes. Young is averaging 10.6 points and 4.6 rebounds over his last five contests.
Analysis: Young has scored in double figures in seven of his last eight contests but continues to score in the low-teens for Philadelphia. While many people think Young has the potential to be a star in Philly, he still has yet to take that next step. With season averages of 11.6 points and 4.9 rebounds a game, Young should only be considered a low-end Fantasy option for the time being.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young has seen an increase in his minutes lately with Andre Iguodala sidelined, but he isn't producing a ton with his opportunity. He went 4 for 6 from the field in Wednesday's 109-97 win over Washington on Wednesday, finishing with 11 points. He converted 3 of his 4 foul shots as well. His only other contribution would be one assist and four rebounds.
Analysis: Young has scored in double figures in six straight games, and has seen a slight increase in his numbers over his lat five outings. He's tallying 13.0 points, 1.2 assists and 5.8 boards per contest. While many people think Young has the potential to be a star in Philly, he isn't making the most of his increased minutes. This is frustrating for Fantasy owners too as Young has the potential to be a low-end starting guard in most formats. But with the way he's playing right now, Young is just worth using in deeper leagues.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young has scored in double figures in three straight games for the 76ers. He scored 15 points on a 5-for-14 shooting performance on Wednesday night against the Suns. He connected on 5 of his 6 foul shots and missed his lone 3-pointer. Young would add a steal, eight boards and one assist in his 30 minutes of action. The 76ers would beat the Suns, 123-110, minus Andre Iguodala.
Analysis: Young has been scoring over his season average the last few games for Philly. He's posting 13.6 points, 6.8 boards and 1.4 assists per game over his last five. Young has the potential to put up good numbers, it all depends on how much playing time he gets. He's started one game this year, so he's primarily a reserve player. Fantasy owners just have to be patient with him as he continues to grow with the team. If Philly makes any moves, Young's Fantasy value will obviously get altered. For now, he's just worth using in deeper category-based formats.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young scored 12 points on 5 of 12 shooting in Tuesday's 121-76 loss to the Bulls. Young played 26 minutes off the bench in the contest and missed his lone attempt from behind the arc. He added seven rebounds and two steals in the defeat.
Analysis: Young has been stuck in a rut after putting together a very solid run in late November- early December. Unfortunately consistency has plagued Young his entire career and this year seems no different. He is averaging just 7.4 points and 5.0 rebounds over his last five contests and should be left on the bench until he snaps out of his funk.
News: Philadelphia gave small forward Thaddeus Young just 18 minutes of run on Tuesday during a low-scoring win over the Nets in New Jersey. Young shot just 1 of 4 from the field in the game to put up two points. He did grab five rebounds, but added just one assist.
Analysis: Young played his fewest minutes in a while on Tuesday and his numbers are starting to get poor once again. He just put up 26 points and 11 rebounds on 11 of 12 shooting on Dec. 7 against Cleveland. Now he's scored a total of eight points in his last two games. He's up and down like a yo-yo and should only be active when he's on one of his hot streaks. Young can be owned in most Fantasy leagues, however.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young posted his second straight 20-plus scoring effort in Tuesday's 117-97 win over the Cavaliers. Young scored a season-high 26 points in the victory on 11 of 12 shooting from the floor. He made his lone attempt from downtown and also chipped in with 11 rebounds and two steals in 28 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Young has been playing fairly well of late and has now posted back-to-back 20-plus scoring performances. He is seeing about 25 minutes a game thus far and does have the ability to put up big numbers on a nightly basis. However, he has been plagued by inconsistency over his career, which limits his Fantasy value. Continue to roll with him in deeper leagues at this point.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young found his scoring touch in Saturday's 109-91 win over the Bobcats. Young shot 8 of 11 from the field and made all four of his free-throw attempts to finish with 20 points. He played 26 minutes off the bench and added three rebounds, and an assist in the contest.
Analysis: Young has been playing fairly well this month but suffered a little hiccup earlier in the week. He is seeing about 25 minutes a game thus far and does have the ability to put up big numbers on a nightly basis. However, he has been plagued by inconsistency over his career, which limits his Fantasy value. Continue to roll with him in deeper leagues heading into Fantasy Week 7 (Dec. 6-12).
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young struggled with his shot in Tuesday's 88-79 win over the Blazers. Young had just five points in the victory on 2 of 8 shooting from the floor. He played in 22 minutes off the bench and chipped in with seven rebounds, two assists and a steal.
Analysis: Young's streak of scoring in double figures is now over at nine games. However, he has been playing extremely well of late and was still able to turn in a solid rebounding effort on a night he struggled to score. He's good for about 20-25 minutes a game and should continue to be used in deeper leagues at this point.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young produced in a rare start on Wednesday, but dealt with foul trouble as well. Young got the start against the Raptors because Elton Brand was serving a one-game suspension. Young shot 7 for 12 from the field, finishing with 14 points. He grabbed five boards, dished out an assist, blocked a shot and had two steals in his 29 minutes of action.
Analysis: Young has scored in double figures for seven straight games for the 76ers. He'd been filling in for the injured Andre Iguodala while he dealt with an injury. Young will likely resume his role off the bench now that Brand's suspension is over. He's good for about 20-25 minutes a game, which makes him worth using in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young started on Wednesday in Toronto with Elton Brand being suspended for the game. It was only a one-game suspension for Brand and Young will return to the bench for the next contest.
Analysis: Young only saw 24 minutes in Tuesday's game in Washington with Andre Iguodala returning from injury. His minutes will likely stay around that area with Brand back. He still scored 15 points against the Wizards on 7 of 8 shooting with a 3-pointer and four rebounds. Still, getting 20-25 minutes per game will keep his Fantasy value limited to deeper formats only.
News: According to Comcast Sports Net Philadelphia, ailing Sixers F Andre Iguodala (Achilles') was able to practice on Sunday. He has been sidelined since last Monday after tweaking his Achilles' at a shootaround. In his absence, Thaddeus Young has seen a spike in production.
Analysis: Young was able to score a game-high 23 points on Friday night against Milwaukee, but his minutes and touches could be about to decline if Iguodala does indeed come back as soon as Tuesday's game. We still view Young as a decent low-end play in Fantasy, but you should expect him to be much more inconsistent once the team is at full strength. He offers decent scoring ability and about five rebounds per game.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young is the one player stepping up with Andre Iguodala out of action. Young scored in double figures for a fifth straight game on Friday against the Bucks. Young shot 8 for 13 from the field and was 7 for 8 from the foul line, finishing with a season-high 23 points. he missed both shots from downtown, but was able to contribute in other ways. He added six boards and three assists in his 39 minutes. "Coach (Doug) Collins always tells me to be prepared and that's what I try to do," said Young, who came off the bench to play 38 minutes. "If it's going to be 15 minutes or 40 minutes, I know I have to be mentally and physically prepared."
Analysis: Since Iguodala has been injured, Young is averaging 15.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in the last five outings. Young is a capable scorer and is just what Philly needs with Iggy out. While he's playing this well and no return date for Iguodala, Fantasy owners in deeper leagues can feel free to turn to Young. Consider him a nice stop-gap while Iggy is injured and low-end starter in most deeper leagues.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young scored a season-high 17 points on Friday against Dallas. It was also the tops on the team as the 76ers lost to the Mavericks, 99-90. Young shot 7 for 12 from the field and knocked down all three of his foul shots. He added two boards and a steal in his 24 minutes of action.
Analysis: Young is capable of scoring in double figures, but has been struggling for Philly. He entered Friday's contest with a combined 15 points over his last three games and not contributing in many other categories. He has an upside, but at this time Young should be viewed as a low-end starter in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Philadelphia SF Thaddeus Young played quite well off the bench on Wednesday night in a blowout win over the Pacers. Young played 28 minutes and shot 50 percent from the field. He went 7 of 14 and nailed the only 3-pointer he attempted as he scored 16 points to lead all bench players in the game. Young grabbed five rebounds and added a steal.
Analysis: Young is scoring in double figures in every other game for the 76ers thus far after five contests. He's averaging 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. Young is giving Fantasy owners some nice contributions in deeper leagues in scoring and rebounding and his shooting percentage has been sensational. Young remains a solid young player with upside and can be used in deeper formats right now.
News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports on Monday that the 76ers have decided not to extend the fifth year of Thaddeus Young's rookie contract. Young will be a restricted free agent on July 1, 2011.
Analysis: Young, who is averaging 10.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game after three contests, has been a solid Fantasy option in deeper leagues since coming into the NBA. It looks like he's going to be playing for a contract next season and this could help his value now that he has something to prove. Young remains a solid young player with upside and can be used in deeper formats right now.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had yet another productive night on Saturday against the Pacers. He finished with 11 points on 5 of 9 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds off of the bench. He also blocked two shots and managed two steals defensively in 26 minutes.
Analysis: Young saw a good amount of playing time off the bench and was highly efficient, but consistent numbers could be hard to come by if he sees just 25 minutes per game. Young remains a solid young player with upside, but we recommend leaving him out of active rosters until he can prove consistent.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had a productive first game of the season on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. He scored 15 points in 26 minutes off the bench, shooting 6 for 8 from the field. Young added three rebounds, an assist and two steals.
Analysis: Young saw a good amount of playing time off the bench and was highly efficient, but consistent numbers could be hard to come by if he sees just 25 minutes per game. Young remains a solid young player with upside, but we recommend leaving him out of active rosters until he can prove consistent.
News: Sixers SF Thaddeus Young, who was a starter in 45 of the 67 games he played last year, will come off the bench in the season opener Wednesday against the Heat. The 76ers will start Jason Kapono at small forward instead, according to the Delaware News Journal.
Analysis: Young will likely still play significant minutes off the bench, but Kapono isn't the only one threatening his playing time. First-round pick Evan Turner will also be looking for minutes. Young is a potential 10-point, five-rebound guy who will also contribute a handful of 3-pointers, but in his current role, he's no better than a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Philadelphia F Thaddeus Young scored 17 points and grabbed two rebounds in Wednesday's preseason game with Boston. He suffered an eye injury on Tuesday against the Nets, but was able to play the very next day. He also made two steals and dished out two assists in Philly's loss. He made all five of his free throws, but went 0 for 4 from downtown.
Analysis: Young's corneal abrasion to his left eye might have been a factor in his poor shooting from behind the 3-point arc, but should not be anything to keep him out for any length of time. While he was a bit of a disappointment last season, he's slated to be a full-time starter this season. More playing time should equal a better Fantasy production. He may miss a game or two during the preseason, but should be viewed as a No. 4 forward with an upside. He's part of a young squad and is worth of a late-round pick in most leagues on Draft Day.
News: 76ers F Thaddeus Young suffered an eye injury in Tuesday's preseason game against the Nets. Young went down in the first quarter with the injury and his eye appeared swollen shut. He has been diagnosed with a corneal abrasion to his left eye and did not return to the game.
Analysis: Young was bit of a disappointment last season after a solid sophomore campaign. He averaged 13.8 points a game and only started 45 games under coach Eddie Jordan. Jordan is no longer in Philadelphia and Young is primed to be a full-time starter for new coach Doug Collins this season. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status to see when he will be able to return to action, but we anticipate this will be a day to day type of injury. Young can be considered a solid No. 4 forward with upside, worthy of a late-round pick in most formats on Draft Day.
News: The Sports Xchange reports that 76ers forward Thaddeus Young was a disappointment in 2009-10. Young made a big jump from his rookie season to Year 2, averaging 20 points during the month of March 2009. But Young regressed in his third season. He only averaged 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Young (fractured right thumb) also missed the final 15 games, but he's close to being able to play again.
Analysis: Young should improve in 2010-11, especially with coach Eddie Jordan no longer in Philadelphia since Young didn't fit with Jordan's offense. We expect Young to return as a quality Fantasy option, and he's worth a late-round pick on Draft Day next year.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that 76ers forward Thaddeus Young will miss the remainder of the season with a thumb injury. Young fractured his thumb in March and was hopeful to play again this season, but the 76ers apparently have decided to shut him down.
Analysis: It's safe to release Young in all leagues if you've been holding onto him. Hopefully he can return at 100 percent in 2010-11 because he's a quality Fantasy option in all formats when healthy.
News: Sixers PF Thaddeus Young was inactive for Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to a fractured thumb. Young has not played in Philadelphia's last 10 contests.
Analysis: Young is dealing with a fractured thumb and with the Sixers having nothing to play for, it is a good sign that they are not shutting him down all together. The young forward is not going to be in a position to produce significant totals on a regular basis down the stretch as long as Elton Brand remains healthy, so we recommend avoiding him.
News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, 76ers F Thaddeus Young (thumb) participated in non-contact drills in Monday's practice. He will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Detroit.
Analysis: Young is dealing with a fractured thumb and with the Sixers having nothing to play for, it is a good sign that they are not shutting him down all together. The young forward is not going to be in a position to produce significant totals on a regular basis down the stretch as long as Elton Brand remains healthy, so we recommend avoiding him.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young did not play in Saturday's game against the Raptors because of a thumb injury. He has not played since March 15.
Analysis: Young has not played since March 15 and with the Sixers out of the playoff hunt, there is no need to push him back into a return. Unless you see him back on the court, active and producing again, you can't start him in Fantasy.
News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, 76ers F Thaddeus Young (thumb) did not travel with the team to Charlotte for Wednesday night's game, but he is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's home game against Toronto.
Analysis: Young has not played since March 15 and with the Sixers out of the playoff hunt, there is no need to push him back into a return. Unless you see him back on the court, active and producing again, you can't start him in Fantasy.
News: Sixers PF Thaddeus Young has now missed eight straight games with a fractured thumb. He did not play on Wednesday against the Bobcats and remains day to day with no real timetable to return.
Analysis: Young was a viable Fantasy option at forward, averaging 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in March before the thumb injury. However, due to the Sixers being eliminated from the playoffs, it's possible he won't return this season, so Fantasy owners should prepare for life without him.
News: Sixers PF Thaddeus Young did not play in Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to a fractured thumb. He has missed seven straight games.
Analysis: Young was a viable Fantasy option at forward, averaging 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in March before the thumb injury. However, due to the Sixers being eliminated from the playoffs, it's possible he won't return this season, so Fantasy owners should prepare for life without him.
News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sixers F Thaddeus Young (thumb) did not practice Monday. He has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City.
Analysis: Young has missed the team's last six games. Tuesday will mark the seventh. With the Sixers out of the playoff race, it is highly possible that he has played his last game of the season and Fantasy owners should not be counting on activating him again this year.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young did not play in Friday's game against the Hawks due to a thumb injury. He remains day to day.
Analysis: There remains no concrete timetable for a return to action for Young, who fractured a bone in his thumb and could possibly miss the remainder of the regular season. He has nice upside, but is not going to be helping Fantasy owners in the foreseeable future.
News: According to the team's official Twitter feed, Sixers coach Eddie Jordan announced on Friday afternoon that F Thaddeus Young (thumb) would not play against the Hawks Friday night. He remains day to day.
Analysis: There remains no concrete timetable for a return to action for Young, who fractured a bone in his thumb and could possibly miss the remainder of the regular season. He has nice upside, but is not going to be helping Fantasy owners in the foreseeable future.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young did not play in Wednesday night's contest against the Bucks because of a broken right thumb. He did not travel with the team to Milwaukee.
Analysis: While Young has plenty of upside, it is possible the injury could hold him out for the rest of the season. Fantasy owners should leave Young reserved until he can prove he is healthy and able to contribute.
News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Thaddeus Young (thumb) did not practice Tuesday and will not travel with the team to Milwaukee for Wednesday's game against the Bucks. It will be his fourth straight missed game.
Analysis: There remains no concrete timetable for a return to action for Young, who fractured a bone in his thumb and could possibly miss the remainder of the regular season. He has nice upside, but is not going to be helping Fantasy owners in the foreseeable future.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young did not play in Monday's contest against the Magic because of a thumb injury. He has now missed three straight games.
Analysis: No timetable has been set as to when Young will return, but he remains optimistic he will return before the end of the season. He likely won't return for an extended period of time so Fantasy owners will have to keep tabs on his status before putting him back in their lineups. He can be reserved in all formats for the time being.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports 76ers forward Thaddeus Young, who suffered a fractured right thumb during a loss to the New York Knicks last Monday, is listed as out for Monday night's game against Orlando. Young is wearing a removable cast and hopes to return before the end of the season.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Young's progress, but don't plan on using Young for Fantasy Week 22. He might not return this year, and even if he does, he won't be playing at 100 percent.
News: Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young (right thumb fracture) was inactive for Saturday's game against Chicago. It his the second straight game he has missed.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Young's status, but he is most likely a no-go for Fantasy Week 22 (March 22-28). Until he can prove he is healthy and contribute, Fantasy owners should keep him reserved in all formats.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young did not play in Friday's contests against the Knicks because of a fractured right thumb. While he is listed as day-to-day it seems highly unlikely that Young will be playing anytime within the next seven days.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Young's status, but he is most likely a no-go for Fantasy Week 22 (March 22-28). Until he can prove he is healthy and contribute, Fantasy owners should keep him reserved in all formats.
News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sixers F Thaddeus Young (thumb) is listed as a game-time decision for Friday's game in New York. On Thursday, Sixers coach Eddie Jordan said he would be surprised if Young began playing within a week.
Analysis: The game-time decision listing seems to be a tad optimistic. Fantasy owners should not expect to have Young active Friday or possibly for all of Fantasy Week 22 (March 22-28). The young forward has nice upside, but has been inconsistent due to the variety of front-court options the Sixers have. Let him prove healthy and productive again before activating him. That may not happen for a while.
News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, there remains no official timetable for a return to action for F Thaddeus Young (thumb). Coach Eddie Jordan said he would be surprised if Young began playing within a week. "I think they're going to put me on day-to-day," said Young, who is currently wearing a removable cast. "Just as long as the pain keeps going down and the swelling keeps going down, it should be fine."
Analysis: Fantasy owners should not expect to have Young active for Fantasy Week 22 (March 22-28). The young forward has nice upside, but has been inconsistent due to the variety of front-court options the Sixers have. Let him prove healthy and productive again before activating him. That may not happen for a while.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young has a right thumb fracture, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. There is no timetable for his return.
Analysis: Typically, this type of injury can take 4-6 weeks to heal. That means that Young may have played his last game of the regular season. Wait for official confirmation from the team before cutting ties with him, but prepare to go without him for the remainder of the season. Elton Brand and Samuel Dalembert will pick up the slack in the meantime. Marreese Speights will also have a chance at a boost down the line, but he is dealing with a knee injury himself.
News: For third consecutive game, Sixers F Thaddeus Young scored in double figures, putting in 14 points against the Heat on Sunday. Young shot 5 of 12 from the floor while grabbing eight boards and dishing out two assists in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Young is averaging 16.2 points over his last five contests to go along with six rebounds. With the Sixers playing four games during Fantasy Week 21 (March 15-21), Young makes for a No. 4 Fantasy forward in most formats.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young scored 15 points in a loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. Young shot 7 of 14 from the floor while adding five rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes. He has now scored in double figures in back-to-back games.
Analysis: Young is averaging 14.4 points over his last five games, but that number may be slightly skewed due in part to Young's rare 32-point performance on March 7. He has shown some flashes of brilliance and can be used as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the reason for Samuel Dalembert being benched at the start of Sunday's game against Toronto was that he missed a team meeting. He will be back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Indiana. Thaddeus Young will return to the bench.
Analysis: Dalembert is averaging 12.4 points and 8.6 rebounds with 1.4 blocks in his last five games and remains a nice play as a No. 2 center where needed. This disciplinary situation is behind him now. Young, who had a career game Sunday thanks to the chance for added minutes, will return to being an erratic Fantasy option with upside but no real role to contribute on a regular basis. Adjust expectations.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young started Sunday's game in Toronto in place of Samuel Dalembert, who began the game on the sideline for disciplinary reasons. He scored a career-high 32 points, shooting 13 of 18 from the field and 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. He also added tfour steals and committed just one turnover.
Analysis: Calm, down, calm down. Before you get too excited, realize that while Young has this type of upside, he does not have -- and will not have -- the type of role to put together these types of numbers on a regular basis down the stretch. Dalembert was benched due to disciplinary reasons and Marreese Speights left the game early due to injury. Young has upside yes, but he is just as likely to turn in a big game as he is a game like the one he had just one game earlier: five points, three rebounds and no assists against Boston. Temper expectations.
News: Starting in place of the injured Elton Brand, Sixers F Thaddeus Young scored 17 points in a loss to the Magic on Monday. Young shot 8 of 15 from the field while adding seven boards and two assists in 35 minutes. It was third consecutive game in double figures.
Analysis: Young has scored in double digits in four of his last five contests while averaging 13.8 points during that span. When you combine that with 6.6 rebounds per game, Young makes for a decent No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Sixers PF Thaddeus Young scored 16 points against the Suns on Wednesday. It was his eighth double-figure output in his last nine games. In 32 minutes, he shot 7 of 17 from the field, 1 of 2 from downtown. He added six rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Analysis: Young has been consistent lately. Over his last five games he's averaging 13.4 points and 5.4 rebounds, right about at his season numbers, scoring in double figures in eight of his last nine. He continues to play like a borderline No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Sixers PF Thaddeus Young scored 16 points against the Heat on Tuesday, his fifth straight game with at least 10 points. He shot 8 of 14 from the field, 0 of 1 from 3-point range, adding two rebounds and two steals.
Analysis: Young is playing solid basketball. He's averaging 16.4 points and 4.6 rebounds over his last five games, scoring at least 15 points in each. He's playing like a borderline No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Sixers SF Thaddeus Young scored 15 points against the Raptors on Wednesday, his fourth straight game with at least 15. In 27 minutes he shot 6 of 12 from the floor, missing both 3-point attempts. He grabbed two rebounds and recorded one steal.
Analysis: Young has been scoring consistently. He's averaging 13.6 points over his last five games, with at least 15 in four straight. However, due to his limited minutes he remains a viable Fantasy option only in deeper leagues.
News: Sixers PF Thaddeus Young scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds in Saturday's win over Houston. In 26 minutes he shot 7 of 10 from the field, making 1 of 2 3-pointers.
Analysis: Young's minutes have steadily declined all year, from 37.2 in November, to 33.4 in December, to 27.5 in January, to 24.3 in February. Despite less time on the court his production hasn't dipped as much as you might expect -- he's averaging 12.7 points and 4.3 rebounds in three February games. However, while he's making the most of his playing time, he has become only a viable Fantasy option in deeper leagues.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young had a nice game against the Hornets on Friday, finishing with 19 points and five rebounds. He shot 8 of 9 from the field in 25 minutes, adding one steal and one block.
Analysis: Young's minutes continue to decline, and so does his production -- he's averaging only 10.0 points and 4.8 rebounds over his past five games. He is a viable Fantasy option in deeper leagues.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young has not played well in his last two games for the 76ers. On Sunday at New Jersey, Young played only 17 minutes and shot poorly at 1 for 9 to score five points. He hit one three in two attempts and grabbed five rebounds with three steals.
Analysis: Young has shot 5 for 20 in his last two games to score a total of 15 points with 10 boards. What's more, he's averaging just 20 minutes per game over his last three contests and is not starting as Andre Iguodala has moved to the small forward spot with Jrue Holiday and Allen Iverson in the back court. He's still averaging almost 12 points per game over his last five contests and is hitting one three per night with 6.2 boards so he's not completely worthless. He's still underachieving for where we thought he'd be. Young should continue to see usage in most deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young scored 14 points over 19 minutes Wednesday at Milwaukee. Young shot 6 for 6 from the field and added seven boards and a steal.
Analysis: Young is still getting just 25.8 minutes per game over his last five contests and that is keeping his scoring down. He continues to show the ability to light up the scoreboard but the Sixers aren't likely to get him back in the starting lineup anytime soon. That leaves him with mediocre value for deeper leagues.
News: Philadelphia F Thaddeus Young scored 22 points and added 10 rebounds as the Sixers defeated Indiana 107-97 on Saturday. Young shot 9 of 14 from the field and added seven points during an 11-0 run to seal the deal for Philly.
Analysis: Young has seemed to flourish in his new role off the bench for the Sixers. In the last two games since the lineup change, Young has scored 22 points in both contests. Fantasy owners might want to look into starting Young since the Sixers play four games during Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 25-31). However, if you feel reserved to start Young, see how his progress goes during the week to see if he is worthy for the following Fantasy Week.
News: 76ers PF Thaddeus Young was not deterred by his removal from Philadelphia's starting lineup Friday, scoring 22 points in the team's win over Dallas. Elton Brand started in his place, but Young responded with his highest point total since he went for 26 on Dec. 14. In 25 minutes he shot 9 of 12, including 2 of 4 from downtown, and added four rebounds.
Analysis: Coming off the bench could be just what the doctor ordered for Young. Prior to tonight he averaged 11.6 points in nine January games, in which his average minutes were reduced to a season low 30 a contest. However he could thrive in his new role so keep an eye on his next few outings. For now he remains a low-end Fantasy start.
News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, 76ers coach Eddie Jordan told reporters prior to Friday night's game against Dallas that he is considering re-inserting Elton Brand into the starting lineup. He did not do so for Friday's game, however. Brand would either replace Thaddeus Young at power forward, or Lou Williams would return to the bench with Young moving over to small forward and Andre Iguodala playing shooting guard.
Analysis: Even as a starter, Young is seeing very erratic production with Brand and Marreese Speights getting shared playing time. As long all three players remain healthy and Samuel Dalembert continues his current surge, Young can be used as no more than a low-end starter in Fantasy leagues despite his upside.
News:Thaddeus Young scored 20 points for the Sixers during a Friday win against the Kings. Young went 9 of 14 from the field and grabbed four rebounds. He also had an assist and two blocked shots. Young scored 20 points for the first time in 10 games. He has been in double figures for five straight games.
Analysis: Young was definitely a more consistent player earlier in the season. It seems with every month that his scoring average drops a little. But if he carries the same confidence and accuracy he had on Friday, then the sky is the limit. Young remains a low-end Fantasy start until he scores on a more consistent basis.
News: Philadelphia F Thaddeus Young contributed a double-double Friday against Toronto with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Young was 9 of 24 from the field and saw 46 minutes of action. His 18 points were his highest in his last six games.
Analysis: Young has the capability to be a double-double type of player every night. However, he has been extremely inconsistent. Fantasy owners should definitely keep him on the roster, but be cautious about starting him until he shows more consistency.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young managed just four points on 2 of 5 shooting over 20 minutes on Monday at Portland. Young added one assist, one rebound and one steal in the victory for the 76ers.
Analysis: Young saw a season-low for minutes in the win at Portland as he continues to put together inconsistent play. Over his last five games, for example, he's had three single-digit scoring nights and two other games with an average of 19.5 a night. When he shoots well, he scores. That just doesn't always happen. He's rebounding and passing poorly as well of late and the only thing still seemingly working for him consistently is his ability to come up with steals. Young should turn things around but he's tough to rely upon at this moment. He has the upside of a must-start Fantasy option but right now is playing at a level somewhere below that plateau.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had 19 points and 8 rebounds in Saturday's overtime game against the Clippers. He is averaging 17.0 points and 9.2 rebounds over his last five games.
Analysis: Somehow, the Sixers have managed to get great production out of Young, Elton Brand and Marreese Speights in the last three games since Speights' return from a knee injury. How long that can continue is a mystery, but Fantasy owners should enjoy it while it lasts.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young was fantastic on Monday in a big win over the Warriors. Young scored a game-high 26 points on 12 of 21 shooting and added 14 big rebounds. He also had three steals, a block and four dimes.
Analysis: Young set new season highs for scoring and rebounding with this performance and is averaging almost 16 points and over five boards per game for the Sixers. He has the ability to play as he did Monday more consistently and the emergence of Allen Iverson seems to have aided his rebounding ability. Young is definitely worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy option in all leagues and hopefully can develop into an even better Fantasy player.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had a rough game on Wednesday against the Pistons in a 90-86 loss. Young wnt just 4 for 14 from the field, scoring 11 points. He added four rebounds and three assists, turning the ball over three times.
Analysis: Young got off to a rough start this season but has been playing better of late, averaging 18 points and 6.2 rebounds over his past five games. He will have to continue to step up in the absence of Lou Williams and is worth getting active as a No. 3 Fantasy option.
News: Sixers PF Thaddeus Young had 21 points and seven rebounds Monday at Dallas, shooting 8 for 18 from the field and 2 for 5 from 3-point range. He's averaging 20.0 points over his last six games.
Analysis: Young got off to a slow start this season, but the 76ers will have to rely on him for more scoring with Lou Williams sidelined with a broken jaw. Young doesn't contribute much in other categories, but he's still worth using as a No. 3 forward in Fantasy.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young scored 21 points with 6 rebounds, 1 steal and a three pointer in Saturday's game at Cleveland. He had scored a combined 10 points in his previous two games.
Analysis: Young been a bit erratic lately on offense, but he has this type of ability. And Fantasy owners should consider him a very strong option in weeks when facing favorable matchups like he'll have in a four-game slate in Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 23-29).
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young scored 20 points for only the second time this season Wednesday against the 76ers, doing so on 8 of 16 shooting, including 2 or 4 from 3-point range. He also had five rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Young might not get the opportunity to average 15.3 points per game like he did last year, but he's a good enough scorer to serve as a No. 4 Fantasy forward in Head-to-Head leagues. He doesn't contribute in many other categories, though, making him slightly less than that in Rotisserie leagues.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had 11 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds in Tuesday's game against Boston. He shot just 4 for 16 from the field. He is averaging 14.3 points through five games.
Analysis: Young hasn't been great and he hasn't been horrible early on. His three-point shot has not been falling yet (1 for 10 in five games), but is averaging over a steal per game and has gotten double-digit shot attempts in his last three games. View him as a No. 3 forward with upside.
News: 76ers F Thaddeus Young scored eight points in 32 minutes as a starter on Wednesday in the season-opening loss to Orlando. Young shot 3 of 9 from the field and hit a three. He grabbed four rebounds, dished out three assists and stole a ball and blocked a shot.
Analysis: Young could become a solid Fantasy Rotisserie player this season in Philly. He'll have plenty of good scoring nights. The 21-year-old Young averaged 15.3 points last year as the 76ers made the playoffs for the second consecutive season. He is a solid breakout candidate and should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy F.
News: The Philadelphia 76ers have picked up contract options on three players, including starting small forward Thaddeus Young. Sixers president Ed Stefanski says the team exercised options for Young and power forwards Marreese Speights and Jason Smith on Thursday. All three are under contract through the 2010-11 season.
Analysis: The 21-year-old Young averaged 15.3 points last year as the 76ers made the playoffs for the second consecutive season. He is a solid breakout candidate in the middle rounds this season and is a player we recommend as a No. 3 Fantasy forward with excellent upside.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young, starting at small forward, led the team with 26 points in a preseason game at New York on Tuesday. He also had six rebounds. He shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 1 of 2 from 3-point range.
Analysis: Young is a talented scorer, but he's probably third in the pecking order behind Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand. Don't expect him to improve too much on his 15.3 points per game last season. Still, that's plenty good enough to make him a No. 3 forward in Fantasy, especially since he can also hit a few 3-pointers.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young played in his first game since spraining his right ankle and bruising his right foot March 31 on Tuesday night against the Celtics. Young scored 18 points as he was immediately placed in the starting lineup. He shot 8-of-16 with a three and added three steals.
Analysis: It appears safe to play Young in Fantasy in the season finale on Wednesday at Cleveland. He's going to play in the finale and get solid minutes as the 76ers will not make the playoffs. Young had an excellent year with Philadelphia and was a must-start when he was healthy.
News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports Sixers forward Thaddeus Young scrimmaged in a three-on-three drill at Sixers practice Monday, his first such work since he sprained his right ankle and bruised his right foot March 31. Young, who averaged 21.4 points on 54.9 percent shooting in the 16 games preceding his injury, could return Tuesday against Boston or Wednesday at Cleveland. "It's looking pretty good," Young said of his chances of playing. "No pain at all. I'm a little out of shape, but I could still play." Young said he could go 15-20 minutes if he plays.
Analysis: The safe option is to keep Young out since he hasn't played and won't get enough minutes. But this is a good sign heading into the playoffs that he will return at 100 percent, and hopefully there will be no setbacks.
News: Sixers coach Tony DiLeo said Thursday that there's a slim chance that PF Thaddeus Young could play in one of the remaining regular-season games, although a more likely scenario is he returns for the playoffs. Young has been out since April with a sprained right ankle and bone bruise.
Analysis: Even if Young is able to return for the Sixers in the regular season, he likely won't do enough to be worth having active. He is however a player that could be worth keeping in long-term Fantasy leagues. He could be considered a No. 3 Fantasy option heading into next season as he was one of the team's best players in the month of March.
News: The Camden Courier-Post reports that Thaddeus Young will miss 2-3 weeks with a sprained right ankle and bone bruise he suffered Tuesday against Atlanta. X-rays showed the ankle wasn't fractured, and a Sixers spokesperson said it wasn't a more serious high ankle sprain, either. "I should be back for the playoffs," Young said before Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: The report added that Young is currently on crutches and wearing a removable air cast. Young has arguably been the Sixers' best player over the past month. He was third on the team in scoring, averaging 15.3 points per game. He had scored at least 20 points in each of his previous seven games and was averaging 21.4 points per game over his previous 16 games. His Fantasy season is over, but he remains a worthy keeper-league option. He could enter next season as a viable No. 3 forward option, but beware of Elton Brand.
News: Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young could miss the start of the playoffs with a sprained ankle. Young injured his right ankle in the first quarter of Tuesday's 98-85 win over Atlanta. On Wednesday, a team doctor said Young has a sprain and bone bruise that is expected to keep him sidelined for two to three weeks. With nine games remaining in the regular season, the 76ers are sixth in the Eastern Conference, 3.5 games ahead of Chicago, which holds the eighth and final playoff spot. The playoffs begin April 18.
Analysis: Young is averaging 15.2 points and five rebounds per game in his second year as the Sixers have shaken off a bad start and a coaching change to push for the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Keep Young reserved in all leagues for now.
News: The Philadelphia 76ers proved they could win without Thaddeus Young. They might have to keep proving it over their final nine regular-season games. The Sixers were dealt an early blow when Young limped off the court with 2:15 left in the first quarter. Young landed on Josh Smith's foot and stayed on the court for a few minutes writhing in pain. "At this time of the season, we can't afford injuries," Sixers coach Tony DiLeo said. "Hopefully, Thad will get back soon." Young, who had played in every game this season, scored six points before the injury. He entered the game averaging 15.3 points. X-rays were negative and Young's status for Thursday's game against Milwaukee is not immediately known. He is scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday. "It looked bad because he really couldn't walk off the court," Andre Miller said. "It could be a couple of weeks. I don't know. He's been playing good ball for us. Other guys have to keep stepping up."
Analysis: The worst-case scenario for Fantasy owners seems to be the most likely scenario for the 76ers. Gearing up for a playoff run, Philadelphia needs one of its best players healthy and won't rush him back over the final nine games. Young is averaging 21 points, five boards and 1.4 steals per game over his last five games and is clearly a must-start Fantasy player, when healthy. He could return before the end of the regular season, albeit unlikely, so stay tuned.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young continues to play at a high level for the 76ers but they still lost on Sunday at Detroit. Young scored 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting with eight rebounds. Young has now scored at least 20 points in seven straight games.
Analysis: Young is averaging 24 points, six boards and two steals over his last five games. What's more, he's got the ability to hit threes and pass, too. This is Andre Iguodala's team but Young is quickly becoming a very good sidekick and should now be active in all 12-team and deeper leagues at the least.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had 25 points, seven rebounds and an assist in Monday's game in Portland. It was his fourth straight game with 20-plus points.
Analysis: Young is averaging 21.4 points and 6.2 rebounds over his last five games and is getting around 35 minutes per game in that span. He is only starting in 59 percent of CBSSports.com leagues right now and we feel that number should be considerably higher.
News: Philadelphia defeated Sacramento on Sunday night as power forward Thaddeus Young played a very nice game. Young scored 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting over 35 minutes. He added two steals, a block and six rebounds.
Analysis: Young has been playing at a high level over his last five games with 20 points, six boards and a steal per game. He can be used in most 12-team leagues in this point.
News:Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 29 points and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Toronto Raptors their sixth straight loss with a 115-106 victory Wednesday. Young now has two straight 20-point games as he added five boards, two threes and a block on Wednesday. He was 13-of-20 from the field.
Analysis: Young is averaging 18.4 points per game over his last five contests and that comes with five boards, two steals and a three per night. He can be used in most 12-team leagues in this point.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had 11 points, three rebounds and two steals in Monday's game against the Hornets. He is averaging 14.8 points and 3.4 rebounds over his last five games. He also has averaged 1.8 steals during that span.
Analysis: Young has had to pick up some of the slack for the Sixers since Elton Brand went down for the season. He's done a pretty good job and has averaged 14.6 points per game and 3.6 boards. He can be used in most 12-team leagues in this point.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had his second above average scoring performance in a row on Saturday in a 106-100 loss to the Magic on Saturday. He scored 18 points and added two rebounds one night after dropping 23 points on the Knicks in Madison Square Garden.
Analysis: Young has had to pick up some of the slack for the Sixers since Elton Brand went down for the season. He's done a pretty good job and has averaged 14.6 points per game and 3.6 boards. He can be used in most 12-team leagues in this point.
News: Philadelphia F Thaddeus Young scored 10 points and had four rebounds in a 97-91 loss to the Heat on Saturday. The last time that he failed to reach double digits was way back on Jan. 28 at Houston when he scored only eight.
Analysis: Young is scoring at a consistent clip. He is averaging 15 points a game over his last five and 13.7 per game on the season. It'd be nice to see him pull down rebounds more often, but owners will have to be satisfied with his offensive output in terms of scoring. Young is a player who is sutiable to be used in most 12-team leagues.
News: According to The Sports Xchange, Philadelphia F Thaddeus Young has scored 20-plus points eight times this season after doing so four times as a rookie. The second-year pro will take part in the rookie-sophomore game as part of NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix.
Analysis: Young is one of the players that is going to have to pick up the slack from a production standpoint with Elton Brand done for the season. He has become a nice Rotisserie player, averaging 15 points, two assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals over his last five games. He is a player who can be used in 12-team leagues now.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young missed just four of his 14 shot attempts on Monday night in a big win over Phoenix. Young scored 25 points as he went 2-for-2 from deep. He added five rebounds in the game over 30 minutes on the court.
Analysis: Young is expected to pick up the production lost when Elton Brand was lost for the year and he did that in a big way on Monday. He's averaging 15 points, four boards, two steals, a three and a block per night over his last five games. That makes him a Rotisserie stud and someone worth using at all times in Fantasy right now.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young shot 6-of-11 from the field on Saturday against Miami to score 14 points. Young hit a three but did little else in the game as he finished with two assists and two rebounds.
Analysis: Young had been shooting poorly so it was nice to see the game on Saturday. That said, he needs to pick up the rebounding and blocked shots as he's going to be getting a lot of Elton Brand's minutes now that he's gone for the year. Young should be starting across the board right now.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young scored 22 points with four rebounds and two steals in Monday's game in New Orleans. He is averaging 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists over his last five games.
Analysis: Young is getting around 10-15 shots per game and emerged as a huge part of the team's offensive plans with Elton Brand out due to a shoulder injury. Brand is back now, but is still getting introduced slowly back into the rotation. Young could eventually see his production cut into by Brand, but Fantasy owners should ride it out with him until it happens.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Philadelphia F Thaddeus Young is shooting 40-for-68 (.588) from the floor and averaging 16.0 points in the past six games.
Analysis: Young is adding six boards, two assists, 1.4 steals and over a three per game in his last five contests and is playing very well right now. Continue using him as a No. 3 or 4 option until Elton Brand comes back. When that does happen, his production could drop off significantly.
News: Sixers PF Thaddeus Young led the team in scoring with a season-high 27 points on 11-of-15 shooting and adding five rebounds in a 109-87 blowout of the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Friday. It was Young's second 20-point performance in three games. Young is averaging 17 points per game during the Sixers' last five games, which were all wins. His average on the season is just above 13.
Analysis: Scoring in double digits is becoming routine for Young as he has seen increased playing time with Elton Brand's absence from the team. Continue using him as a No. 3 or 4 option until Brand comes back. When that does happen, his production could drop off significantly.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had 15 points and eight rebounds in Friday's game against Charlotte. He has scored in double figures in back-to-back games for the first time since late December.
Analysis: Young had been alternating single-digit and double-digit performances through the first four games of the new year. Still, he stands to see more double-digit outings than not while Elton Brand remains out through the month of December. Continue to use Young as a No. 3 or 4 forward in the meantime.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young scored eight points on Tuesday night in a win over the Rockets. Young played 36 minutes and shot 4-of-10 from the field. He added six boards. Young sometimes struggles shooting the basketball and in his last three games has scored eight, 19 and eight points.
Analysis: Young was a combined 8-for-20 in the two eight-point games and 8-for-16 in the 19-point effort. That goes to show, when he shoots well, he scores well. We expected a lot from Young to start the season and thought he could break out after averaging eight points per game last year. He's done well with 13.2 per night but has struggled at times in his sophomore season. For as long as Elton Brand is out, however, Young will be a decent stopgap option in deeper leagues when the matchups are good.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Philadelphia F Thaddeus Young has scored in double-figures seven times in the last eight games after scoring fewer than 10 in six of his previous nine. He shared team-high honors with Andre Iguodala (17 points) in the Utah defeat on Monday night.
Analysis: That's all well and good, but Young is still only averaging around his season numbers over his last five contests. That is around 12 points and four boards per game with 1.2 steals and little else. For as long as Elton Brand is out, Young will be a decent stopgap option, but right now he's not doing any more with the extra time he's been given.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had 18 points with five rebounds and two assists in Friday's game in Washington. He has scored 10-plus points in four straight games.
Analysis: With Elton Brand out for the next month, Young will see a significant boost in minutes and shot attempts. Fantasy owners should look to add him in any league in which he is available. The Sixers play just two games in the upcoming scoring period, but Young will be of plenty of use in the next few scoring periods.
News: Philadelphia G Willie Green started in place of F Thaddeus Young for the Sixers on Wednesday night against the Cavs. Young has been struggling of late and was demoted. Young finished with just six points in 27 minutes and shot poorly at 2-for-9. Green didn't fare much better as he shot 1-for-6 for two points.
Analysis: Young was averaging more than 15 points per game not too long ago, emerging as a surprise starter in Fantasy leagues. He's a youngster and should bounce back. Right now he's mostly a No. 4 Fantasy forward until he gets more minutes. Green is just a low-end Fantasy guard.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young had only four points on 1-of-9 shooting Tuesday at Chicago. He also had five rebounds, five steals and two assists in 30 minutes. He has scored fewer than 10 points in three of his last five games.
Analysis: Young was averaging more than 15 points per game not too long ago, emerging as a surprise starter in Fantasy leagues. He's coming back down to earth a bit, but he remains a No. 3 Fantasy forward for now, especially since he can hit a few threes.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young shot only 2-for-10 from the field Monday at Charlotte, including 0-for-4 from 3-point range, to give him six points in 36 minutes of play. He finished with less than 10 points for the first time in six games. He also had five rebounds and three steals.
Analysis: Young has become a nice offensive contributor this season, averaging more than 15 points per game going into Monday. His might not keep scoring this way all season with Elton Brand and Andre Iguodala in the lineup, but he deserves to start as a No. 3 Fantasy forward right now.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had 17 points in Friday's game against the Clippers in 41 minutes of action. He has scored at least 15 points in four straight games and is averaging 17.4 points per game over his last five contests.
Analysis: Young continues to start and is getting around 35 minutes per game. He's getting 10-plus shots per game and is a vital part of the team's offense. Continue to use Young in any format while he is playing this well.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young led the team in scoring on Saturday against the Thunder as he dropped 23 points to lead all scorers. Young was 10-of-15 from the floor with four rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Young has scored over 20 in two straight games and is emerging as the team's best scoring option. He's also rebounding well and has become someone to start in all Fantasy leagues as a No. 3 forward.
News: In only his second year in the NBA, 76ers F Thaddeus Young has become not only a starter, but a major contributor on offense. He scored 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including 2-of-2 from 3-point range, Monday against the Kings and has now averaged 15.3 points through the first four games.
Analysis: Young also had at least five rebounds in his first five games, though he slumped to two Monday. Young looks like a potential breakout in his second year and now deserves a flier as a No. 4 Fantasy forward. Consider adding him if he remains unowned in your league.
News: Philadelphia PF Thaddeus Young (back) started and played 23 minutes in Wednesday's season-opening loss to Toronto. Young was 3-for-6 from the field as he scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds. He did turn the ball over four times.
Analysis: Young looks like a permanent fixture in the starting lineup for the 76ers and that gives him adequate Fantasy value. Still, he remains just a lower-end Fantasy sleeper until he posts more consistent numbers.
News: The Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the back strain sustained by Thaddeus Young last week is not considered to be that serious. The team is hoping that he is going to be ready for their Oct. 29 opener against Toronto.
Analysis: The started Kareem Rush at small forward against the New Jersey Nets in last Wednesday's preseason finale, bringing Young off the bench. But that was mostly to give Rush some extended minutes and allow him to relocate his rhythm as a three-point shooter. In Young's weekend absence, Rush stayed with the first unit and represents the contingency plan if Young is unable to play. In 2008-09, view Young more as a sleeper than a regular starter in Fantasy.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young returned to action in Sunday's preseason game vs. Toronto after he left Friday's preseason game against the Knicks late in the third quarter with a left-eye corneal abrasion.
Analysis: Young was inserted into the starting lineup after showing some flashes of brilliance in a limited role off the bench. The first round pick figures to play an even bigger role in his sophomore NBA season, but his full potential likely won't be reached for another couple of seasons. In 2008-09, view him more as a sleeper than a regular starter in Fantasy.
News: Philadelphia 76ers starting forward Thaddeus Young left the game Friday against the Knicks late in the third quarter with a left-eye corneal abrasion.
Analysis: Young was inserted into the starting lineup after showing some flashes of brilliance in a limited role off the bench. The first round pick figures to play an even bigger role in his sophomore NBA season, but his full potential likely won't be reached for another couple of seasons. In 2008-09, view him more as a sleeper than a regular starter in Fantasy.
News: The NBA's All-Rookie second team was announced Tuesday. Toronto's Jamario Moon, Memphis' Juan Carlos Navarro, Philadelphia's Thaddeus Young, Detroit's Rodney Stuckey and Houston's Carl Landry were selected. Young appeared in 74 games during his rookie regular season in 2007-08. He averaged 10.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 steals in 22 games as a starter.
Analysis: Young was inserted into the starting lineup after showing some flashes of brilliance in a limited role off the bench. The first round pick figures to play an even bigger role in his sophomore NBA season, but his full potential likely won't be reached for another couple of seasons. In 2008-09, view him more as a sleeper than a regular starter in Fantasy.
News: Sixers rookie Thaddeus Young appeared in 74 games during his rookie regular season in 2007-08. He averaged 10.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 steals in 22 games as a starter.
Analysis: Young was inserted into the starting lineup after showing some flashes of brilliance in a limited role off the bench. The first round pick figures to play an even bigger role in his sophomore NBA season, but his full potential likely won't be reached for another couple of seasons. In 2008-09, view him more as a sleeper than a regular starter in Fantasy.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young is playing well recently. He is averaging 11.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in 13 games this month, shooting 58.9 percent from the floor and 86.7 percent from the foul line.
Analysis: Young is a solid rookie in all scoring formats but should only be used as a No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time. Hopefully he can stay hot, but he's too inconsistent to be considered a regular Fantasy contributor.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young had 16 points with nine rebounds in Monday's win at Boston. He shot 6-for-8 from the field and is averaging 10.7 ppg and 7.0 rpg over his last three games.
Analysis: The rookie is no longer starting and is seeing erratic production off the bench despite what this sampling suggests. He can be useful in larger formats for cheap rebounds and is a player that is most valuable in keeper formats.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young scored six points in Wednesday's win over Philadelphia, giving him three straight games in single digits.
Analysis: The rookie is no longer starting and is seeing erratic production off the bench. Unless that changes in the final weeks, his stretch as a useful Fantasy option is over. He's a player that still holds heavy value in keeper formats, though.
News: Sixers forward Thaddeus Young went for 11 points and four rebounds Monday against Boston. He returned to the bench and played 23 minutes.
Analysis: Young has played well as a rookie and is a decent Fantasy option. He has extended value in keeper leagues.
News: Suns rookie F Thaddeus Young got another start Sunday at Milwaukee and he made the most of it. He shot 8-for-11 from the field and scored 22 points with 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Analysis: Young is seeing very good minutes off the bench or as a starter at times for the Sixers and is going to continue to get that kind of playing time down the stretch. He's scored at least 12 points in four straight games and this is a sampling of what he can provide.
News: Sixers F Thaddeus Young shot 7-for-8 from the field Friday in a win over the Sixers and scored 18 points with 8 rebounds. He has now shot 13-for-15 from the field in his last two games.
Analysis: Young is seeing very good minutes off the bench or as a starter at times for the Sixers and is going to continue to get that kind of playing time down the stretch. He's scored at least 12 points in three straight games.
News: Sixers rookie forward Thaddeus Young went for 13 points and four rebounds Monday at the Clippers. He made 6-of-7 shots from the field.
Analysis: Young is averaging 12.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in his past two games. He should be considered a low-end Fantasy option at this time, but he has extended value in keeper leagues.
News: Sixers rookie SF Thaddeus Young, coming off a season-high 20 points Wednesday, scored only four on 2-of-10 shooting Friday at Orlando. He also had five rebounds.
Analysis: Young had more or less played well as a starter this season, having scored in double figures in three straight and eight of his last 10. He'll have his growing pains, but you should feel comfortable using him as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Sixers rookie SF Thaddeus Young scored 12 points for the second straight game Tuesday at Minnesota. He also had five rebounds and three assist.
Analysis: Young has played well in February and has managed 10 or more points in six of eight games. The rookie continues to improve with each start and is finally showing flashes of his potential. He has emerged as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: 76ers SF Thaddeus Young scored in double figures for the first time in three games when he scored 12 points Wednesday against the Grizzlies. He just missed a double-double with eight rebounds. He also had three steals.
Analysis: Young has been pretty solid in February as he has managed 10 or more points in five of seven games. The rookie continues to improve with each start and is finally showing flashes of his potential. He has emerged as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Sixers rookie SF Thaddeus Young, who's made quite an impression since entering the starting lineup, had less than 10 points for the second straight game Monday against the Mavericks, finishing with eight and eight rebounds. He recently had a streak of five straight double-digit scoring games come to an end.
Analysis: Young still has the potential to average around 12 points and six rebounds per game as a starter. Think of him as a No. 4 Fantasy forward as long as he stays in the lineup.
News: 76ers SF Thaddeus Young extended his double-figure scoring streak to five games when he dropped 11 points on the Heat Thursday. Young, who also had seven rebounds and two assists, is averaging 13.6 points and 6.6 rebounds during his scoring streak.
Analysis: The rookie out of Georgia Tech came into Thursday's game averaging 6.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. His numbers are on the rise and a lot has to do with the trade of Kyle Korver. It has opened up plenty of playing time for Young to develop, and he is cashing in. He has emerged as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Sixers rookie SF Thaddeus Young, thriving since entering the starting lineup, set a career high with 17 points and tied another with nine rebounds Tuesday against the Wizards. He shot 8-for-10 from the field and is now averaging 14.3 points over his last four games.
Analysis: Young has responded well to his new responsibilities. The trade of Kyle Korver to Utah Dec. 29 cost Philadelphia their best perimeter shooter, but it has opened the door for Young, who has great upside and might have Fantasy relevance by season's end. Take a flier on the youngster off waivers.
News:The Sports Xchange reports 76ers SF Thaddeus Young is averaging 13.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and is shooting 16-of-30 (.533) from the floor with seven assists and one turnover in the past three games. Young scored 11 points, added six rebounds and dished out two assists Monday against the Hawks.
Analysis: The 76ers have started Young in recent games and he seems to be responding to his new his responsibilities. The trade of Kyle Korver to Utah Dec. 29 cost Philadelphia their best perimeter shooter, but it has opened the door for Young. Young has great upside and might be a real Fantasy star by season's end. Now might be the time to take a flier on the youngster.
News: Sixers rookie F Thaddeus Young made his second start in three games Friday against the Magic. Coming off a game in which he scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds, he finished with 15 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: If Young can consistently perform at the level he's shown the last two games, he deserves a look as a No. 4 forward in Fantasy. Consider making a claim for him on waivers, but you can probably afford to monitor his performance over the next few days first.
News: Sixers rookie F Thaddeus Young made his first career start Saturday at Charlotte, taking the place of Reggie Evans. He had six points, four rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes.
Analysis: Young has scored in double figures a few times recently, and if this move becomes permanent, his Fantasy value stands to improve. But he'll have to start producing more consistently before we recommend making a claim for him in Fantasy.
News: Sixers GM Ed Stefanski, who succeed Billy King on Dec. 4, wasn't around when the team drafted rookie Thaddeus Young with the 12th pick in the 2007 draft, but is grateful King made the selection, according to PhillyBurbs.com. "What (Young) has done has been fantastic," Stefanski said. "If he was a stock, I would've loved to have bought him. It's too late now. This kid has a huge upside."
Analysis: The trade of Kyle Korver to Utah Dec. 29 cost Philadelphia their best perimeter shooter, but it has opened the door for Young. Young is averaging 9.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 22.6 minutes and shooting 42-for-76 (55.3 percent) in the last 10 games. In his first 21 games with Korver on the roster, Young averaged 4.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 10.6 minutes and shot 48.8 percent. "His maturation in terms of playing the game and learning the game early has been tremendous," coach Maurice Cheeks said. Young has great upside and might be a real Fantasy star by season's end. Now might be the time to take a flier on the youngster.
News: Sixers rookie F Thaddeus Young had 13 points and seven rebounds off the bench Monday against the Pacers. More importantly, he played a career-high 30 minutes. He has now averaged 21.1 minutes per game in the month of January.
Analysis: Young has also scored in double figures five times this month, so the 76ers continue to trust the rookie more and more. He still doesn't have the kind of statistical upside to make him relevant in Fantasy, though.
News: Sixers SF Thaddeus Young had 12 points and five rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench Tuesday at Houston. He has now scored in double figures in four of his last seven games.
Analysis: Young has averaged 21.7 minutes over that stretch, so the 76ers have obviously begun to trust the rookie more. He remains nothing more than a low-end Fantasy forward, though.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Thaddeus Young could be inserted into the starting lineup with the team looking to shake things up after five straight losses. "Whether he plays two or 25 minutes, Thaddeus has an impact on the game," coach Maurice Cheeks said.
Analysis: That may be true, but until Fantasy owners see him playing around 25 minutes per game he remains worthy of only a flier in larger leagues.
News: 76ers rookie SF Thaddeus Young scored 16 points during a loss to the Raptors Wednesday. It was the third time in four games that he has scored in double figures. He also chipped in with four rebounds Wednesday.
Analysis: It appears as though the 76ers are trusting the rookie out of Georgia Tech more and more right now, and that might mean an increase in Fantasy value in the weeks to come. For now, he remains a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: In 22 minutes off the bench Friday at the Lakers, rookie F Thaddeus Young came one rebound short of his first career double-double. He had a career-high 16 points and a carer-high nine rebounds.
Analysis: Young has some long-term Fantasy value, but he averages only 11.3 minutes per game and doesn't normally do much with them. Leave him on waivers.
News: Sixers rookie F Thaddeus Young has scored in double figures just twice this season, scoring 14 points on Nov. 20 at Washington and Dec. 8 at New York.
Analysis: Young is a versatile forward who can score inside and also can step back and hit the triple. He is a reliable free-throw shooter and is flexible defensively as well, as he can guard both inside and outside scorers with the same efficiency. He simply isn't getting enough playing time.
News: Sixers rookie F Thaddeus Young got his first big taste of game action Tuesday at Washington. In 21 minutes off the bench, he had a career-high 14 points and five rebounds. He shot 7-of-10 from the floor.
Analysis: You can explain Tuesday's surplus of minutes by the 76ers going down big early, but since Young also played 16 minutes in a narrow victory just one game earlier, Philadelphia might have decided to make him a bigger part of its rotation. Still, the rookie only deserves consideration in deeper Fantasy leagues for now.
News: The Philadelphia 76ers signed a pair of first-round draft picks on Wednesday, inking 12th overall pick Thaddeus Young and 7-footer Jason Smith. Young, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward, entered the draft after averaging 14.4 points as a freshman at Georgia Tech. Smith was picked 20th by Miami and traded to the Sixers for the rights to 21st pick Daequan Cook, cash and a 2009 second-round pick. Young will make $1.525 million in the first year of his contract and $1.640 million in the second. Smith will make a little over $1 million both seasons. The 76ers hold options for third and fourth years on both players. It may not be until the third or fourth year that the 19-year-old Young makes a big impact for the Sixers.
Analysis: Young is averaging 10 points and 5.3 rebounds in the Las Vegas summer league. Smith, 21, played three seasons at Colorado State and averaged 16.8 points and 10.2 rebounds his junior year. He is averaging 7.8 points and 8.0 rebounds in the summer league. Both players are going to be low-end Fantasy reserves in 2007-08.
News: The Philadelphia 76ers selected Georgia Tech Guard Thaddeus Young with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: Young is a versatile forward who can score inside and also can step back and hit the triple. He is a reliable free-throw shooter and is flexible defensively as well, as he can guard both inside and outside scorers with the same efficiency. He should be able to make some sort of impact in his rookie season and is worth a late round flier.
