Height/Weight: 6-8/205
| Birthdate: 06/13/1980
| Birthplace: Goodwater, AL
| Team: Charlotte Bobcats
| College: Meridian CC (MS)
| NBA Experience: 4
| Owned/Started%: 0/0 | Average Draft Position: 307.00
News: Bobcats forward Jamario Moon was on the floor on Sunday, just one day after getting the call to join the Bobcats from the D-League. In 13 minutes against the Celtics, Moon failed to score, missing both of his shot attempts. He grabbed three rebounds for his only recorded stats.
Analysis: Moon is not going to be much of a factor here at the end of the season, as the Bobcats have just seven games remaining on their schedule. Moon averaged a career high 8.5 points in 2007-08, and has been steadily declining since, so continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: SI.com is reporting that forward Jamario Moon is expected to join the Bobcats in the next few days, after spending the last month-plus with the L.A. D-Fenders of the NBA D-League. In 12 games in the D-League, Moon is averaging 17.7 points per game.
Analysis: Moon has spent foru seasons in the NBA, however he was unable to find work in the league this season, as the Clippers released him in an attempt to re-tool their lineup. Moon averaged a career high 8.5 points in 2007-08, and has been steadily declining since, so continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Free agent small forward Jamario Moon signed a contract to play in the D-League on Tuesday. Moon will look to catch a team's attention while playing in the D-League.
Analysis: Moon worked out for Charlotte before the season but was never given a contract. He'll have to play his way back into the league. Moon will likely have no Fantasy value, even if he somehow makes it back to an NBA roster.
News: The Clippers renounced the rights to F Jamario Moon on Friday. Moon, who averaged 4.3 points, and 2.8 rebounds last season in 59 games with the Cavaliers and Clippers, is now free to sign with another team.
Analysis: The Clippers decided to let Moon go on Friday, which means the 31-year-old will be spending the 2011-12 season playing for fifth team. However, unless he lands a starting gig somewhere, Moon likely won't have much value on Draft Day.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times, Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said he's considering shutting down forward Ryan Gomes for the rest of the season. "Ryan's been battling his knee for a couple of months," Del Negro said. "He's got some swelling in his knee. Had an MRI last week on it. There's nothing structurally wrong, but he's just been battling through it. We're trying to get Al-Farouq Aminu some minutes and Jamario Moon some minutes and obviously we've played Randy Foye with the three-guard offense." Del Negro said if he shuts down Gomes, he'd opt to start Moon over Aminu. "My guy right now would probably be Jamario," Del Negro said. "Depending upon matchups, maybe even Randy. You've got to put Jamario in areas where he is comfortable. He's athletic. He's got some bounce to his game. I'm going to play the guys that are playing well, competing and doing things the right way."
Analysis: Moon was acquired in February from the Cavaliers and has come off the bench since joining the Clippers. Over his last 10 games, Moon is averaging 2.9 points and 2.7 boards in about 15 minutes of action. If he starts a few games down the stretch he'll likely see more court time and have a better chance of producing. But the bottom line is, even if he starts, Moon isn't worth the trouble in any Fantasy league. He can be ignored in all formats -- unless you are desperate.
News: Clippers SF Jamario Moon debuted with his new team on Monday in a loss to the Kings. Moon played just three minutes, however, and went 1 for 1 from the field to score three points. His only field goal was a 3-pointer. He had no other discernible statistics.
Analysis: Moon is a raw athlete with very little to offer Fantasy owners. He's a solid defender, but he couldn't really get minutes with Cleveland, so we doubt they'll come now that he's in Los Angeles.
News: Clippers guard Jamario Moon was not available to play in Saturday's contest against the Celtics because Baron Davis had yet to take his physical for Cleveland. Davis has until Sunday at 5 p.m. to pass the physical, according to Clippers' general manager Neil Olshey. Until then, Moon can’t even practice with the team.
Analysis: Davis is holding up the works on the trade, so Moon is stuck in a holding pattern for the moment. He could challenge for playing time at small forward position, but he is not a player who has produced significant totals even as a starter throughout his career. He is a raw athlete with very little to offer Fantasy owners.
News: The Clippers and Cavaliers formally announced the trade Thursday that was widely reported Wednesday night. Baron Davis was traded from the Clippers to the Cavaliers in exchange for Mo Williams and Jamario Moon. The Cavaliers will also get a 2011 first round draft pick.
Analysis: Moon could challenge for playing time at small forward for the Clippers, but he is not a player who has produced significant totals even as a starter throughout his career. He is a raw athlete with very little to offer Fantasy owners.
News: According to multiple reports the Cavaliers and Clippers have agreed to trade guard Baron Davis for Mo Williams and Jamario Moon. The Cavaliers would also get a 2011 first round draft pick. Moon saw 29 minutes of action in Wednesday's game versus the Rockets before the trade was announced. He shot 4 for 7 from the floor, finishing with 11 points and eight rebounds.
Analysis: Moon began the season as a starter for the Cavs, but has been coming off the bench for twice as many games. Over his last 10 games he's averaging 5.0 points, 2.5 boards and 1.4 assists in around 18 minutes of court time. He'll likely see the same type of production in Los Angeles, unless of course the Clippers are done making moves. Either way, Moon isn't expected to see a big increase in minutes or production. Fantasy owners can leave him on the waiver wire for now.
News: After playing in just six of the Cavaliers 16 games in the month of January, small forward Jamario Moon has found himself back in the rotation heading into the All-Star break. Moon has appeared in eight of Cleveland's last 10 games and has played in every game thus far during February. Unfortunately, Moon hasn't been producing much during that stretch. He is averaging just 5.0 points and 2.5 rebounds through seven games this month while seeing around 18 minutes per game.
Analysis: Moon started the season as a starter, but was ultimately moved back too the bench and it seemed out of the rotation for a while there. He didn't see much of the floor during December and January, despite the fact that Cleveland was decimated with injuries. However, he has finally worked his way back into coach Byron Scott's good graces and now seemingly the rotation. Still, his contributions off the bench have been minimal and inconsistent, which is why Fantasy owners should be in no rush to go pick up Moon. Unless he sees a major increase in minutes and production, leave him on the waiver wire during the second half of the season.
News: Cavaliers forward Jamario Moon's recent run of playing time continued Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Wizards. Moon, who played in just six games in the month of January, logged 29 minutes in the defeat and finished with 12 points on 4 of 8 shooting from the field. He went 4 of 6 from the charity stripe and also chipped in with three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Moon has now appeared in six straight games.
Analysis: Moon started the season as a starter, but was ultimately moved back too the bench and it seemed out of the rotation for a while there. He appeared in just six games during January and couldn't get on the floor, despite the fact that Cleveland was decimated with injuries. However, he has finally worked his way back into coach Byron Scott's good graces and has been seeing around 20 minutes a game over his last five contests. Still, his contributions off the bench have been minimal and inconsistent, which is why Fantasy owners should be in no rush to go pick up Moon. He can be left on the waiver wire heading into Fantasy Week 17 (Feb. 14-20).
News: With heavy snow blanketing much of the Cleveland area, Cavaliers forward Jamario Moon was in a car accident en route to the arena prior to Saturday's contest against the Blazers. Moon said he rear-ended a vehicle, which then took off. He was not injured in the crash and actually finished with a season-high 14 points in the 111-105 loss on 5 of 6 shooting from the field.
Analysis: Moon began the season as a starter, but has since seen his role diminished drastically. Despite all of the injuries Cleveland has had to deal with this season, Moon has pretty much been removed from coach Bryon Scott's rotation. He has only played in three of the Cavaliers last 10 games and prior to Saturday's effort wasn't doping much when on the court. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore Moon in all Fantasy formats heading into Fantasy Week 16 (Feb. 7-13).
News: Cavaliers forward Jamario Moon saw significant minutes for the second straight game in Saturday's 127-99 loss to the Nuggets. Moon scored 12 points in the 33-point loss on 5 of 14 shooting from the floor. He went 2 of 5 from behind the arc and chipped in with five rebounds and a pair of blocks in 29 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Moon began the season as a starter, but has since seen his role diminished drastically. He had pretty much been removed from coach Bryon Scott's rotation, however, with the rash of injuries Cleveland is dealing with, Moon has been back on the court. Still, he is averaging just 7.3 points over his last three contests and will continue to have minimal Fantasy value heading into Week 13 (Jan. 17-24).
News: Cavaliers F Jamario Moon continues to fall deeper and deeper down the depth chart for Cleveland. Moon has only played a combined 10 minutes over his last five contests and has failed to play in five of Cleveland's last seven contests. Coach Bryon Scott said he doesn’t like the way Moon is playing defense, which has lead to his lack of playing time. According to the Akron Beacon Journal , Moon approached an assistant coach recently and asked why he can’t get on the floor. He was told it was because he laughs and jokes around too much and no one knows when he’s serious. Moon is averaging 4.1 points 3.0 rebounds in 27 games this season.
Analysis: Moon began the season as a starter, but has since seen his role diminished drastically. While some of that can be attributed to the Cavaliers wanting to give younger guys a look, but apparently Moon is in Scott's doghouse as well. He doesn't seem to be involved in Cleveland's long-term plans and can be ignored in all Fantasy leagues heading into Week 12 (Jan.10-16).
News: Cavaliers F Jamario Moon was made inactive for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He had played just 12 minutes combined over his previous three games.
Analysis: Moon, an opening night starter, had already been marginalized from the rotation. This move just cements the fact that he is not in the team's plans. He should not be owned in any Fantasy league.
News: Cleveland SF Jamario Moon has played 21 minutes per game in November. He's scoring just 5.7 points per game for the month and has scored in double figures in just one game -- 13 points against Philadelphia on Nov. 16.
Analysis: Moon is averaging 5.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and fewer than a 3-pointer per game this season over 22.8 minutes a night. His numbers are even lower than what he's done over the course of his career. Moon is barely even a low-end Fantasy option at this point.
News: Cavaliers SF Jamario Moon, who has started all 12 of the team's games so far, will come off the bench Tuesday at Indiana, according to the team's official website. Joey Graham will take his place in the starting lineup. Coach Byron Scott said he likes Graham's energy and defense.
Analysis: Moon's energy and defense are usually what earn him a starting role, but apparently, he's getting left behind at age 30. He already doesn't have much to offer statistically, averaging 6.3 points and 4.6 rebounds, so you can't expect him to get much better coming off the bench. Leave him for the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Cleveland forward Jamario Moon saw 20 minutes as a starter on Tuesday in a win over Philadelphia. Moon shot well in the game as he went 5 for 8 from the field, including 1 for 3 from long range, to score 13 points. Moon, who was in double figures for the first time since the season opener, added a season-high eight rebounds and a steal in the performance.
Analysis: Moon's 13-8 line was clearly his best game of the season and, coincidentally, it came in a game that he saw his fewest amount of minutes on the floor. Until this becomes consistent, however, we don't trust that Moon will play like this night after night. He only has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Cavaliers forward Jamario Moon scored seven points on a 2-for-8 shooting performance in Saturday's 107-102 win over the Wizards. He hit one 3-pointer and nailed both his foul shots in 25 minutes of playing time. Since scoring 10 points in the season opener, Moon hasn't taken advantage of his playing time as he's tallied 2, 7, 6, 7, and 7 points since then. He did contribute three rebounds, two steals and five assists on Saturday.
Analysis: Moon has been starting in Cleveland and is one of the many players filling the void left by LeBron James. He's been consistent with his scoring, but he doesn't do enough to really help out Fantasy owners. His numbers are up a bit from past years, but that is because he's seeing more court time. If he starts to do something with his playing time he may garner more attention in Fantasy leagues. As of now, Moon should only be viewed as a reserve player in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Cavilers F Jamario Moon scored in the double-digits in Wednesday night's season opener against the Celtics. He scored 10 points on 4 of 8 shooting while playing 29 minutes in the 95-87 loss. He went 4 of 8 from the field including 2 for 5 from the 3-point line. Moon also chipped in with five rebounds, one assist, one steal and a blocked shot in the defeat.
Analysis: Moon has the tough task of taking over LeBron James' role in Cleveland but Fantasy owners should not expect that type of production. He averaged just 5.2 points, 1.2 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game during the preseason, which is about on par with what he posted last year for the Cavs. Hopefully he will be able to average near double-digits for the rest of the year but keep an eye on his progress throughout the season. Moon has upside as a starter but is just a low-end Fantasy option, at best, right now.
News: Cleveland SF Jamario Moon will not be confused for LeBron James but he will be playing his position as a starter this season, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Moon has been named the starter in James' old spot as he edged out Jawad Williams and Joey Graham.
Analysis: Moon is playing 25 minutes per game in the preseason and is not performing anywhere near the production the Cavs are missing now that James is in Miami. Nobody thought he'd come close to James numbers but Moon is averaging just 5.2 points, 1.2 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game. He's not shooting well and really needs to pick up the production if the Cavs hope to play well. Moon has upside as a starter but is just a low-end Fantasy option, at best, right now.
News: Cavaliers F Jamario Moon did not score in Saturday's preseason game against CSKA Moscow. Moon only took three shots in 27 minutes and grabbed five rebounds in the 90-87 loss. He also blocked a shot.
Analysis: Moon averaged just 4.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game last season in 61 games. His stats have declined each of his three years in the league, but with LeBron James out of the picture, Moon could be a bigger part of the offense. However, he has struggled to score over during the preseason. Moon shouldn't be considered more than a late-round flier in deeper leagues until Fantasy owners can get a better idea of is role in the offense.
News: Cleveland forward Jamario Moon was 1 for 4 from the field in Thursday's preseason loss to Washington. All of his shots came from behind the arc, as he is a career 33.8 percent shooter from downtown. Moon also grabbed six rebounds, blocked a shot and had one assist.
Analysis: Moon averaged just 4.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game last season in 61 games. His stats have declined each of his three years in the league, but with LeBron James out of the picture, Moon could be a bigger part of the offense. New coach Byron Scott likes an up tempo offense, so Moon could thrive in this system with time. Moon shouldn't be considered more than a late-round flier in deeper leagues until Fantasy owners can get a better idea of is role in the offense.
News: Cleveland F Jamario Moon hit four 3-pointers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Bulls on Monday. Moon finished with 12 points on 4 of 5 shooting from behind the arc. He also added three rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes.
Analysis: Moon averaged just 4.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the 2009/10 season. While he is capable of performances like Monday, he is far too inconsistent with his play and minutes to warrant him as a viable Fantasy threat. He was owned in just two percent of leagues this season and will likely go undrafted on Draft Day.
News: Cleveland F Jamario Moon saw some extended minutes on Thursday against the Bulls and produced. Moon scored 14 points on 6 of 10 shooting while collecting four boards, a steal and a block in 27 minutes. It was the first game in double figures for Moon since January 31.
Analysis: While Moon might see an increase in his minutes over the next couple of games, he does not produce enough to warrant any Fantasy appeal. He is averaging just 4.4 points and 1.6 rebounds over his last five contests. Continue to leave him on waivers in all formats.
News: Cleveland SF Jamario Moon, playing in his second straight game since returning from a left abdominal strain on Wednesday against Minnesota, was a big help in the Cavs' win. Moon hit two threes and shot 5 of 7 overall from the field to score 14 points over 24 minutes. He added three assists, two rebounds and a block.
Analysis: Moon was instant offense on Wednesday and displayed his ability to hit from deep. That said, he doesn't play consistently in Cleveland's rotation and only has low-end Fantasy value for now.
News: Cleveland forward Jamario Moon returned to the court Monday night, checking in as a reserve during the first quarter of the Cavaliers' game against the Miami Heat. Moon hadn't played since Jan. 3, and had missed 14 straight shots dating to Dec. 27 before getting hurt. Cavs coach Mike Brown said Moon was medically cleared in time for the team's shootaround practice Monday morning, and the team made the decision to use Moon against one of his former teams not long before game time. Moon came into Monday averaging 5.0 points for the Cavaliers this season.
Analysis: While it was nice to see Moon back on the court for the Cavs, he carries very low-end Fantasy value.
News: Cleveland coach Mike Brown said Cavaliers forward Jamario Moon will be active for Monday's game at Miami. Moon, who hasn't played since Jan. 3, had been dealing with an abdominal injury.
Analysis: Moon has minimal Fantasy value when healthy. Ignore him in Fantasy Week 14.
News: Cleveland forward Jamario Moon says he has recovered from a left abdominal strain and expects to play Monday night when the Cavaliers visit the Miami Heat. Moon hasn't played since Jan. 3, and had missed 14 straight shots dating back to Dec. 27 before getting hurt.
Analysis: Cavs coach Mike Brown said Moon has been medically cleared, but that he wasn't absolutely certain that Moon would play Monday against one of his former teams. Moon is averaging 5.0 points for the Cavaliers this season and is not worth owning in Fantasy leagues.
News: Cavs SF Jamario Moon (abdominal strain) did not play against the Thunder on Saturday, missing his ninth straight game.
Analysis: Moon is just a role player. Averaging 5.0 points and 3.5 rebounds he has value in only the deepest of Fantasy formats.
News: Cavaliers F Jamario Moon (abdominal strain) won't return to the practice court for another week. He might appear in a game in two weeks.
Analysis: When Moon does return, he will most likely see limited minutes. He does not have any Fantasy value and can be left on waivers.
News: Cleveland's Jamario Moon is expected to miss at least three weeks with a left abdominal strain. Moon, signed as a free agent last summer from Miami, is averaging 5 points and 3.5 rebounds as a reserve for the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Coach Mike Brown said Moon could likely play through the injury, but the team is being cautious. Brown wouldn't even let Moon shoot free throws at the end of Tuesday's practice. "We'll shut him completely down for about 10 days and then re-evaluate it," Brown said. "He probably could play, he definitely could shoot. We just don't want it to flare up during the latter part of the season." The latest injury is unrelated to the right abdominal strain Moon suffered earlier this season, the team said. Moon's injury could mean more playing time for Daniel Gibson, who has been in and out of the rotation this season, but the Fantasy appeal for both players remains minimal.
News: Cleveland SF Jamario Moon failed to score on Saturday at New Jersey over nine minutes on the court. It was the second time in three games that Moon did not score despite playing at least nine minutes. In fact, in his last three games overall, Moon is shooting 0 for 9 from the field for just five points over 39 total minutes.
Analysis: Moon is shooting his way out of the Cavs rotation and they are winning without him doing much. He clearly does not need to be on Fantasy rosters until he proves more consistent.
News: Cleveland SF Jamario Moon had one of his better games of the season on Friday in a win over the Lakers. He scored 13 points in the contest on 6 for 7 shooting, adding a rebound, a steal and a blocked shot.
Analysis: Moon is just a role player with the Cavaliers at this point in his career and his only real value is in the deepest of Fantasy formats.
News: Cleveland SF Jamario Moon (groin) was back in action on Wednesday at Houston. Moon was only held out of one game with the injury.
Analysis: Moon does not play a significant enough role in the Cavaliers rotation to be considered useful in Fantasy. Leave him reserved in all leagues until further notice.
News: Cleveland SF Jamario Moon (groin) was not able to get back in the lineup on Tuesday at Memphis. He is day to day with his injury and questionable for Wednesday at Houston.
Analysis: Moon does not play a significant enough role in the Cavaliers rotation to be considered useful in Fantasy. Leave him reserved in all leagues until further notice.
News: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Jamario Moon is day to day with a groin injury. He is considered questionable for Tuesday's game in Memphis.
Analysis: Moon does not play a significant enough role in the Cavaliers rotation to be considered useful in Fantasy. Leave him reserved in all leagues until further notice.
News: Cleveland SF Jamario Moon had a solid performance on Saturday against the Mavericks in a 111-95 win. Moon scored 13 points in the game coming off the bench, playing 31 minutes. He added nine rebounds, an assist and a block to his stat line as well.
Analysis: Moon has been getting more minutes with the Cavaliers of late and his numbers have seen a modest boost because of it. He remains just a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Cleveland SF Jamario Moon (ankle) did not miss any time with his injury as he was back at it on Wednesday at Washington. Moon scored 10 points on 4 of 8 shooting with two threes. He added five rebounds.
Analysis: Moon contributes only modest numbers for the Cavaliers, rarely playing more than about 15 minutes off the bench. Leave him on waivers in Fantasy.
News: Cavaliers SF Jamario Moon left in the third quarter Tuesday against the Warriors with a sprained left ankle. He finished with three points and four rebounds in 15 minutes off the bench. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown called him questionable for Wednesday's game at Washington.
Analysis: Moon contributes only modest numbers for the Cavaliers, rarely playing more than about 15 minutes off the bench. Leave him on waivers in Fantasy.
News: Cavaliers SF Jamario Moon, acquired via free agency after ending last season with the Heat, had a quiet debut Tuesday in the season opener against the Celtics. He scored just two points, connecting on an alley-oop from LeBron James in the second quarter. He also had two rebounds and one block in 14 minutes of play.
Analysis: Moon has the ability to contribute a diverse combination of statistics, but he hasn't done much scoring in his career and won't get an opportunity to start with the Cavaliers. He's not worth owning in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Cavaliers SF Jamario Moon, who had two wisdom teeth extracted last week, returned to the floor Wednesday against the Wizards. He played 22 minutes off the bench, scoring 12 points on 4 of 9 shooting and 3 of 5 from 3-point range. He also had three rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Moon brings some energy off the bench, but he wasn't a big stat guy even in a starting role with the Raptors. He's just a low-end option in Fantasy and not worth drafting in most leagues.
News:Mo Williams, Jamario Moon and Danny Green were held out of the Cleveland Cavaliers' exhibition game against Olympiacos on Monday night. Moon had two wisdom teeth extracted last week. He is considered day to day.
Analysis: Moon should be back in action soon and is not in danger of missing any significant time. Moon, regarded as a good defender, appeared in 80 games last season, with 60 starts, and averaged 7.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 26 minutes. He led the NBA in steals-to-turnover ratio at 2.00. He'll remain just a role player in Cleveland and will have limited Fantasy appeal in the 2009-10 season.
News: Restricted free-agent forward Jamario Moon is joining the Cavaliers. The Heat said Friday they had decided not to match the offer sheet Moon signed with Cleveland. Moon finished last season with Miami. The Cavaliers had roughly $3.2 million of its midlevel exception to sign the 6-foot-8 Moon. "We declined to match because we want to stay true to our plan of not adding salary to our 2010 cap, and matching it would have reduced our flexibility," Heat president Pat Riley said in a statement. "Michael Beasley will be getting significant minutes at both forward positions, and this opens up more opportunities for him to become the player we all expect him to be." Beasley was the second overall pick in the 2008 draft. Moon joins a Cavaliers team that has been overhauled this offseason with the additions of All-Star center Shaquille O'Neal and free agent Anthony Parker. "Jamario is going to bring versatility and a high level of athleticism to our team," Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said. "He should be a very good fit to our current roster. We are very happy to have him with us."
Analysis: Moon and Jermaine O'Neal were acquired by the Heat from Toronto in February for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. Moon, regarded as a good defender, appeared in 80 games last season, with 60 starts, and averaged 7.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 26 minutes. He led the NBA in steals-to-turnover ratio at 2.00. He'll remain just a role player in Cleveland and will have limited Fantasy appeal in the 2009-10 season.
News: The Cleveland Cavaliers have confirmed their pursuit of restricted free agent forward Jamario Moon, who finished last season with Miami. The Heat have seven days to match Cleveland's contract offer to the 29-year-old Moon. The Cavs announced the offer on Monday but did not release terms.
Analysis: Miami, which may be pursuing free agent Lamar Odom and clearing out salary cap space for next summer, is not expected to match Cleveland's offer. Moon led the NBA in steals-to-turnovers ratio (2.0) during the 2008-09 season. He began last season with Toronto. He would be a role player in Cleveland and would not carry a great deal of Fantasy appeal.
News: The Miami Heat have made qualifying offers to forward Jamario Moon and center Joel Anthony. Both are now restricted free agents, but the Heat will have the right to match any offer they receive from other teams.
Analysis: Moon was acquired Feb. 13 from the Toronto Raptors, along with Jermaine O'Neal in exchange for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. He appeared in 26 games for the Heat last season averaging 7.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and one assist. in 26.5 minutes of action. Moon, from Meridian (Miss.) Community College, finished the season first in the NBA for steals-per-turnover ratio. He could compete for a starting job this fall and can be a No. 4 Fantasy option in deep formats when he is going well.
News: The Miami Heat announced Tuesday that forward Jamario Moon will undergo surgery to repair a sports hernia on Thursday and is out for the rest of the year. Moon was acquired by the Heat in a February trade with Toronto. He appeared in 80 games (60 starts) during the 2008-09 season, averaging 7.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.08 steals in 25.9 minutes per game.
Analysis: Moon will miss the rest of the playoffs. He is a restricted free agent after this season, but look for him to return to the Heat, where he will compete for a starting job. If he is in the starting lineup at small forward and healthy, Moon can be a No. 4 Fantasy option in deep formats.
News: Heat forward Jamario Moon missed Monday's Game 4 playoff game against Atlanta with an abdominal injury. He left Game 3 in the second quarter and did not return. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Moon will be questionable for Game 5 at Atlanta on Wednesday. "He wants to get out there and play," Spoelstra said. "He's ready to take shots. But we are going to be very judicious and make sure that we have his health first and foremost in our thoughts and we will go from there. He will continue to be evaluated every day."
Analysis: The Heat are likely being cautious with Moon in case they win the first-round series against the Hawks and move on. Moon should be fine heading into next season but keep an eye on his status. When healthy, Moon is a good reserve forward in all leagues.
News:Jamario Moon of the Miami Heat will not play Monday night in Game 4 of the team's Eastern Conference first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks because of a strained lower abdominal muscle. Moon left Game 3 in the second quarter and did not return.
Analysis: Moon has been dealing with the injury for the past few weeks. Hopefully he can rebound and return in the playoffs. When healthy, Moon is a No. 4 Fantasy forward in deep leagues.
News: Heat SF Jamario Moon was already questionable for Saturday's Eastern Conference quarterfinal Game 3 matchup with the Hawks. Moon played in the game but five minutes into his action he hurt himself further. The Heat lost Moon to an abdominal strain in the second quarter. He scored two points in the game.
Analysis: Miami didn't seem to need Moon as they throttled Atlanta to take a 2-1 series lead Saturday. Moon may sit out Game 4 to rest for the second round as the Heat look to take a commanding lead in the series. This is an injury worth following because Moon could be a No. 4 Fantasy forward in all leagues heading into next season.
News: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that despite grabbing a team-high eight rebounds in Game 2 at Atlanta, Heat forward Jamario Moon said he remains limited by the strained right groin that kept him out of the final four games of the regular season. "In the game, I felt good," he said. "After the game, I paid for it. It's sore."
Analysis: Moon will likely be fine for Game 3 against the Hawks in Miami. Still, this is an injury worth following because Moon could be a No. 4 Fantasy forward in all leagues heading into next season.
News: Miami F Jamario Moon was able to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Hawks on Sunday after being listed as questionable for the series with a groin injury. He scored five points in seven minutes of action.
Analysis: Moon was able to return to the lineup but did not play even close to significant minutes. James Jones got the start in place of Moon who could take back the starting role at some point in the series. Moon is a great athlete and played well for the Heat after coming from Toronto, but is only a low-end option looking ahead to the 2009-2010 season.
News: Heat forward Jamario Moon missed Wednesday's game against Detroit with an injured groin. It was the fourth game in a row Moon has missed with the injury, but Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Moon is close to a return. Moon will be listed as questionable for the first round of the NBA playoffs at Atlanta. "He's ready to go," Spoelstra said. "We're just going to give him one more day of rest."
Analysis: Moon should return at some point during the series against the Hawks. He has played well with the Heat since coming in a trade from Toronto, but Moon still has minimal Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Miami SF Jamario Moon missed Tuesday's game against Atlanta with a groin injury. Moon has missed three straight with the problem. He'll be questionable for the season finale Wednesday against Detroit.
Analysis: Moon will not be rushed back for the finale unless he's 100 percent healthy with the Heat already clinching their playoff spot. When healthy, Moon is a solid No. 4 Fantasy forward but he's too risky to use in the final game of the season.
News: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports Monday that Heat forward Jamario Moon (groin) remains questionable for Tuesday's game at Atlanta. He has missed the past two games with the injury.
Analysis: Moon will likely be a game-time decision for the game against the Hawks and for Wednesday's game against Detroit. The Heat have clinched their playoff spot with the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference and have nothing to play for, so Moon might be held out this week to make sure he is 100 percent ready for the playoffs. When healthy, Moon is a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Jamario Moon of the Miami Heat was ruled out of Sunday's game against the New York Knicks because of continued soreness in his groin and lower abdominal region. Moon suffered a muscle strain last week against the New Orleans Hornets. He also sat out Miami's loss Friday in Boston.
Analysis: Moon is averaging 7.2 points and 4.6 rebounds. Rookie Michael Beasley took Moon's place in the starting lineup. At this point in the season, there really is no reason to have him active in Fantasy lineups. The Heat have two games left on their regular season schedule.
News: Heat forward Jamario Moon had four points, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks Thursday at Chicago. Moon has now scored in double figures just once in the past eight games.
Analysis: Moon isn't known for being a top scorer, but he has the ability to reach double figures on a more consistent basis. Still, he's able to contribute in other areas, which makes him a decent No. 4 Fantasy forward in deep leagues.
News: Miami SF Jamario Moon scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds in a 101-96 win over the Pistons on Sunday. He had three blocks in the game as well, hitting three of the five three-point shots he attempted.
Analysis: Moon has been an excellent addition to the Heat lineup since he arrived after the All-Star break. He had been struggling in recent days, failing to score against the Nets in 11 minutes of work on Friday. He remains a decent stopgap option but little else.
News: Heat F Jamario Moon had nine rebounds, but shot just 1-for-7 from the field with only three points in Saturday's double overtime game against Utah. He had scored 13 points in his two previous games.
Analysis: Moon is playing a good role in the Heat's starting lineup, getting about 30-35 minutes per game. However, he is an afterthought in an offense that features Dwyane Wade and Jermaine O'Neal and is going to be very erratic down the stretch. That makes him no more than an occasional stopgap for deeper leagues.
News: Small forward Jamario Moon scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Miami on Wednesday night in a win over Boston. Moon added three dimes, a block and a steal and hit three threes in the game.
Analysis: Moon has scored in double figures in his last two and three out of his last five games. He's averaging 10 points over that span to go with five boards, 1.2 blocks and a steal with a three per night. Those kind of numbers are likely worth using in most deeper Fantasy leagues right now. Consider adding Moon in all leagues and he can be used as a No. 4 forward at this time.
News: In his second start for the Heat, forward Jamario Moon continues to play well. Moon had 11 points, eight rebounds and one assist Monday against Cleveland. He had 17 points and 12 rebounds in his first start Saturday against New York.
Analysis: Moon should continue to start at small forward for the Heat, and coach Erik Spoelstra likes what Moon has done since coming in the trade for Toronto involving Jermaine O'Neal and Shawn Marion. Consider adding Moon in all leagues and he can be used as a No. 4 forward at this time.
News: Newly acquired SF Jamario Moon earned a start on Saturday against the Knicks and made the most of it. He scored 17 points and grabbed 12 boards, playing 39 minutes in the game. It was hands down the best performance for Moon since coming from Toronto to Miami in the deal that sent Marion to the Raptors for Jermaine O'Neal as well.
Analysis: If Moon keeps getting starts and performs like this, he'll be a Fantasy stud for the most part. He wasn't a player we were suggesting at first, but this game could switch his value around a bit. He is a No. 4 option right now, but check back and see how Moon is doing in a week or two.
News:Shawn Marion's most memorable play with the Miami Heat was his last. Hours after Marion's last-second dunk lifted the Heat past the Chicago Bulls, he was traded Friday to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Jermaine O'Neal. Miami also receives forward Jamario Moon, and Toronto gets point guard Marcus Banks. Marion was a key part of Miami's 28-24 start to this season, averaging 12 points (third on the team behind Wade and Michael Beasley, who now could replace him in the starting lineup at small forward) and a team-best 8.7 rebounds. Now, Miami gets a true center in O'Neal. The 30-year-old averaged 13.5 points and seven rebounds for Toronto, but has been slowed by injuries. Banks averaged 2.6 points in 16 games with Miami this year. Moon averaged 7.3 points in 54 games with Toronto, and becomes a free agent after this season.
Analysis: Moon has minimal Fantasy value now that he's with the Heat, who are loaded at the wing spots already. It's safe to release Moon in all leagues because he likely won't get enough quality minutes to help your Fantasy team for the rest of this season. At best, consider him a No. 4 Fantasy forward in deep formats.
News: Raptors F Jamario Moon had 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench in Friday's game in New Orleans. It was his first double-digit scoring game in four contests.
Analysis: Moon continues to be erratic because of his use off the bench. He has the ability to produce lines like this, but not the role currently. He is only worth owning in larger leagues at this time.
News: Raptors F Jamario Moon scored five points with two rebounds and an assist in Sunday's game against Sacramento. He is averaging 9.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last five games.
Analysis: Moon continues to produce erratic stat lines and even as a starter, makes no better than a No. 4 or 5 option in deeper leagues as a stopgap. He does not offer much help in any particular category and is too inconsistent to trust in Fantasy.
News: Raptors F Jamario Moon had nine points with seven rebounds in Friday's game at Detroit. He has been held under 10 points in three of his last four games.
Analysis: Moon continues to start for the Raptors, but simply does not offer the type of consistency Fantasy owners would like in a regular starter. He has athletic upside and has the ability to take a big leap in his Fantasy value, but that seems to somewhere in the future. View him as a stopgap for deeper formats.
News: Raptors F Jamario Moon had 16 points points with three rebounds and three assists in Sunday's game against Phoenix. He is averaging 11.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists over his last five games.
Analysis: Moon is also averaging 1.6 steals and 1.4 blocks in that span with only three turnovers. Fantasy owners can still count on him in a pinch in deeper leagues if a stopgap is needed -- especially in cumulative scoring leagues for scoring periods in which the Raptors play four games.
News: Raptors F Jamario Moon had 15 points and seven rebounds in Sunday's game against Boston. It was his first double-digit performance in four games.
Analysis: Moon continues to show flashes of Fantasy prowess, but the consistency just is not there to the point where Fantasy owners can trust him as a regular starter. He should be owned only as a potential stopgap reserve in larger leagues.
News: Raptors SF Jamario Moon was back with the Raptors on Friday against the Grizzlies as he had left the team to be with his wife who was giving birth. Moon scored only six points and grabbed six boards in the game.
Analysis: Moon has not been on point for the Raptors lately and that continued on Friday. He is only a low-end option at the moment. However, he is getting starts with Jose Calderon out so he could eventually do something with those opportunities.
News: Raptors SF Jamario Moon did not play in Wednesday's win over Washington because his wife was giving birth to their baby. He should return for Toronto's next game on Friday against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Moon is averaging eight points and five boards over his last five contests. He takes a lot of threes but rarely hits them. He's mainly just a low-end Fantasy weapon for the Raptors.
News: Toronto SF Jamario Moon was struggling through a tough road trip that ended on Monday with 12 points against the Warriors in Golden State. Playing at home on Wednesday in a loss to the Nuggets, Moon scored in double figures again with 10 points on 4-of-9 shooting. He missed all three threes he took but added seven rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Moon scored a total of 18 points in the previous three games before the last two double-digit nights. Still, he's rebounding nicely for a small forward with 6.2 per over his last five. He takes a lot of threes but hasn't been hitting them. If he starts, he could be a nice low-end Fantasy weapon. Until then, he's only left for the deepest of leagues.
News: Toronto SF Jamario Moon scored 13 points on Wednesday night in a loss to Dallas. Moon added nine boards and nailed all three three-pointers he attempted.
Analysis: Moon now has five threes over his last five games meaning this game was basically just a fluke. He took 'em and hit 'em but don't expect that to continue. He's still averaging just over 10 points with 7.8 rebounds over his last five and while that is over his yearly average on both figures, he's mostly a low-end Fantasy SF left for deeper leagues.
News: Raptors C/F Andrea Bargnani played just 12 minutes off the bench in Sunday's game against New Orleans. Jamario Moon returned to the starting lineup at small forward and had eight points with eight rebounds in 31 minutes.
Analysis: Bargnani had been starting at small forward for the Raptors, but was in an offensive funk and has been replaced once again. Until his shot starts to fall again, Fantasy owners should try their best to steer clear of him. Moon gains some appeal in deeper formats, but still is not consistent enough to rely upon as a Fantasy starter.
News: Toronto SF Jamario Moon had a nice Wednesday night against the Pacers in the Raptors' victroy. Moon scored 17 points in the game, the first time he's been in double figures in five games, and added eight rebounds and three blocks. He was 1-for-3 from long range. His highlight came on a putback dunk on Jermaine O'Neal's miss in the 3rd quarter.
Analysis: Moon is averaging six points per game this season and has been doing less than even that lately. He started and played 34 minutes in Wednesday's game. Hopefully this production jump starts his season but until we saw evidence of that, he remains someone to own in just deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Raptors SF Jamario Moon returned to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Bobcats with Jermaine O'Neal sidelined by injury. He had only three points, one assist, one steal and one block, though, in 18 minutes.
Analysis: Joey Graham contributed more for the Raptors than Moon did in the starting lineup. After coming out of nowhere to contribute as a rookie last season, Moon has miserable numbers this season and no longer deserves a roster spot in standard 10- or 12-team leagues.
News: Raptors F Jamario Moon was replaced in the starting lineup Sunday against Miami by Andrea Bargnani. He finished the game with eight points, five rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes off the bench. He also blocked two shots.
Analysis: Moon had not been very productive as a starter and a role off the bench would mean even less production. It's not a permanent move yet, but it is something to monitor. He has some sleeper appeal in larger formats when he is going well, but he will need to show some more consistency.
News: Raptors F Jamario Moon bounced back from a couple of slow outings with 10 points and nine rebounds Sunday at Charlotte. He'd scored a combined nine points with six rebounds over his previous two games.
Analysis: Moon has gotten off to a slow start this season, but he has remained in the starting lineup for the Raptors and is getting good minutes. He has some sleeper appeal in larger formats when he is going well, but he will need to show some more consistency.
News: Toronto SF Jamario Moon overcame an Achilles' injury on Wednesday to start against the Sixers in the Raptors opening season victory. Moon played 24 minutes and scored six points. He also stole two balls and hit a three.
Analysis: Moon did not have a great opener and it could be that he's still bothered by the injury. He played awful during the preseason and will continue to be an injury risk until he can prove he's 100 percent. He should be considered merely a No. 4 Fantasy forward when healthy anyway.
News: The Toronto Sun is reporting that Raptors starting SF Jamario Moon was unable to practice Saturday due to a nagging Achilles' strain. Asked if he would be available to go if the season were starting, Moon replied: "Yeah, I would have to, wouldn't I?"
Analysis: Moon said the injury started out in his heel and moved up to his Achilles. Already dealing with a pre-season performance that Moon himself described as "terrible," the injury is one more thing to deal with. Consider him an injury risk play in Fantasy Week 1 (Oct. 27-Nov. 1). He should be considered merely a No. 4 Fantasy forward when healthy anyway.
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.
Analysis: Moon averaged 27.8 minutes as a rookie and made a good impression by averaging 8.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. He displayed very promising raw athleticism and burst onto the scene with some very acrobatic dunks and flashy play. His best month was February, when he averaged 10.2 points per game. Fantasy owners should expect his numbers to rise a bit in his second NBA season, but a true breakout season may still be a couple of years away. He started 75 games as a rookie and should have a head start at a starting job in 2008-09.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon averaged 27.8 minutes as a rookie and made a good impression by averaging 8.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.
Analysis: Moon displayed very promising raw athleticism and burst onto the scene with some very acrobatic dunks and flashy play. His best month was February, when he averaged 10.2 points per game. Fantasy owners should expect his numbers to rise a bit in his second NBA season, but a true breakout season may still be a couple of years away. He started 75 games as a rookie and should have a head start at a starting job in 2008-09.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon has failed to score more than five points in any of his last three games. He hasn't played more than 24 minutes in any of those games.
Analysis: Moon became a useful option off the waiver wire throughout the season, but lacked consistency. He failed to score in double digits for more than three consecutive games all season and was really only useful in spurts as a stopgap option. He's very raw and is an athletic player who can attack the rim. He'll be worth a draft pick in the late rounds next season.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon had eight points, five rebounds and an assist in Wednesday's loss at Atlanta. He's averaging 10.2 ppg and 5.2 rpg over his last five games.
Analysis: Moon has been held under 10 points in three of those five games and is just too erratic to rely upon in most Fantasy leagues at this time. The rookie contributes decently in smaller categories, like blocks and steals, but he doesn't score or rebound enough to deserve a starting spot in most leagues.
News: Raptors SF Jamario Moon was back in Toronto's starting lineup Monday at Charlotte after Jason Kapono went scoreless in his place Sunday. Moon scored 15 points and pulled down eight rebounds.
Analysis: Moon has scored in double figures in three of the last five games, averaging 11.6 points per game over that span. The rookie contributes decently in smaller categories, like blocks and steals, but he doesn't score or rebound enough to deserve a starting spot in most leagues.
News: Raptors rookie forward Jamario Moon has posted double-digit rebounds three games in a row, with a career-high 15 against the Nuggets on Sunday. He is second among rookies, averaging 6.4 rebounds per game.
Analysis: Moon has played well this year, and the rebounding total is his best attribute. Hopefully his scoring continues to improve, but for now consider Moon a No. 4 Fantasy option in all scoring formats.
News: Despite the presence of a fully healthy Chris Bosh, Jamario Moon brought down 15 rebounds to go with 15 points Sunday against Denver.
Analysis: Moon has now posted 10-plus rebounds in three straight games in somewhat limited playing time. The team seems to have found him a niche as a rebounder and this could be a trend down the stretch even with Bosh around. Fantasy owners in Rotisserie play should take notice.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon had 14 rebounds in Thursday's win over Miami while starting at small forward. He also added nine points with an assist and shot 4-for-6 from the field.
Analysis: Moon saw 14 rebounds in a game in which Chris Bosh made a return from a prolonged absence and was not at 100 percent. Bosh played just 22 minutes in the game and will start to take control of the rebounding situation once he gets back to full strength. As for Moon, he continues to be an erratic Fantasy option who should not be relied upon heavily.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon shot 4-for-6 from the field in Sunday's win over Seattle. He scored 8 points with 5 rebounds and an assist. He added 2 steals and a block.
Analysis: Moon continues to see regular minutes and is a decent low-end Fantasy start in leagues of 12-plus teams when he is going well or when the matchups call for it. His value remains highest while Chris Bosh is out with a knee injury.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon shot 5-for-11 from the field in Friday's overtime loss to Washington, scoring 13 points with 8 rebounds. He also had 3 steals and 2 blocks.
Analysis: Moon continues to see regular minutes and is a decent low-end Fantasy start in leagues of 12-plus teams when he is going well or when the matchups call for it. His value remains highest while Chris Bosh is out with a knee injury.
News: Toronto guard Jamario Moon went for 14 points and nine rebounds Wednesday at Miami. This was only Moon's second game in double figures in his past five outings.
Analysis: Moon is a low-end Fantasy option, but he's worth using in deeper leagues, especially now with Chris Bosh sidelined with a knee injury. Moon's best value is in keeper leagues since the rookie could have potential with another year under his belt.
News: Toronto guard Jamario Moon had six points, six rebounds and two assists Tuesday at Orlando.
Analysis: Moon remains a low-end Fantasy option at this time. He doesn't score enough to make a consistent contribution to your roster.
News: Raptors G Jamario Moon had 9 points, 2 rebounds and an assist in Monday's win at Indiana. He shot 4-for-8 from the field in 27 minutes of action.
Analysis: Moon has scored just 13 points combined over his last two games, but he continues to see regular minutes and is a decent low-end Fantasy start in leagues of 12-plus teams when he is going well or when the matchups call for it.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon had 16 points and eight rebounds Friday at New York, giving him three straight 15-point performances.
Analysis: Before this recent stretch, Moon hadn't scored 15 points in two straight games. The rookie has begun to show more of his offensive capabilities lately, and if the trend continues, he deserves a look in Fantasy.
News: Raptors SG Jamario Moon scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in 41 minutes Wednesday against the Magic. He has scored in double figures for two straight games, but Wednesday was just his second double-double of the season.
Analysis: Moon has been a real surprise this season for Toronto. He has been a mainstay in the starting lineup and will post some nice stat lines on occasion. He won't fill the stat sheet on a nightly basis, but can produce enough to use as a low-end Fantasy guard.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon played 19 minutes in the Rookie-Sophomore game in New Orleans as part of All-Star Weekend, scoring 13 points with 3 assists, 2 rebounds, a block and a steal. He also participated in the dunk contest, but did not make the final round.
Analysis: Moon, who is one of the more athletic young players in the league, had a tough time in the dunk contest due to some miscommunication. He was not prepared to perform a dunk with a partner at one juncture and that put him at a disadvantage. As for his Fantasy value,he continues to be too erratic statistically to rely upon as more than a No. 4 option.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon had 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist in Wednesday's blowout win over New Jersey despite playing just 19 minutes.
Analysis: Moon continues to be a very athletic and explosive player for the Raptors, but his role is too inconsistent for Fantasy owners to rely upon him as anything more than a No. 3 option.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon had eight points and eight rebounds Monday at Toronto. He played 22 minutes.
Analysis: Moon has scored in double figures in only one of his last nine games, and he doesn't often contribute a combined 16 points and rebounds. Think of him as an option better left for deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon scored 16 points Friday against the Clippers -- the first time he topped the double-digit mark in his last seven games. He also had three rebounds.
Analysis: Moon doesn't do much scoring or rebounding for the Raptors even though he has great athletic ability. As primarily a defender, he has little Fantasy appeal.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon had nine rebounds and six points Monday at Miami. He played only 26 minutes.
Analysis: Big deal. Moon hasn't scored in double figures in six straight games and doesn't have much Fantasy value as primarily a defender.
News: Raptors SG Jamario Moon scored eight points and grabbed seven rebounds Wednesday against the Wizards. He rounded out his stat line with two assists and two steals. Moon now has one of more steals in eight straight games.
Analysis: Moon doesn't get enough credit as a defender, but can be a decent pickpocket on occasion. He also hits the glass pretty hard (6.2 rpg). Moon has modest averages and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon had only two points and four points Friday at Toronto. He played only 20 minutes. Over his last two games, he has averaged three points and 23 minutes.
Analysis: The Raptors had recently begun to give Moon more minutes, and Friday's dearth no doubt had something to do with Toronto's commanding lead. Still, Moon isn't a reliable scorer and isn't guaranteed consistent minutes. Treat him as a low-end Fantasy guard or forward.
News: Raptors rookie G/F Jamario Moon scored a career-high 17 points Saturday at Philadelphia. He also had nine rebounds and two steals.
Analysis: The Raptors have begun to trust Moon with more minutes again, and even though he doesn't score much, he contributes enough in less-celebrated categories -- such as blocks and steals -- to deserve a spot on Fantasy rosters.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon had 11 points Tuesday at Detroit, giving him five games in his last eight with double-digit scoring. He also had five rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: The Raptors have begun to trust Moon with more minutes again, and he contributes enough in less-celebrated categories -- such as blocks and steals -- to deserve a spot on Fantasy rosters.
News: Two games after tying his career high with 16 points, Raptors G/F Jamario Moon had 13 points and nine rebounds Friday at New York. He also had four steals.
Analysis: Over his last three games, Moon has averaged 12.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. The Raptors have begun to trust him with more minutes again, and he contributes enough in less-celebrated categories -- such as blocks and steals -- to deserve a spot on Fantasy rosters.
News: Raptors G/F Jamario Moon had 16 points to tie his career high Sunday against the Cavaliers. He also had seven rebounds and three blocked shots.
Analysis: Playing more minutes lately, Moon has scored double-digit points in three of his last four games. An expert shot blocker, he has some Fantasy value when going well, though his value remains more on the low-end until he can figure out a way to score more points.
News: Raptors SG Jamario Moon had his first double-digit rebounds game in 13 outings during Monday's game against the Hornets. Moon finished with 10 rebounds, eight points, one assist, two steals and three blocks.
Analysis: Moon opened December with three straight games of 10 or more rebounds. He then had pretty much ho-hum performances the remainder of the month. Moon is a starter for the Raptors, but produces like a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Raptors rookie F Jamario Moon matched his career high with 16 points Tuesday at the Clippers -- one he originally set on Dec. 1. He has now scored double-digit points in each of his last two games after finishing in single digits in seven straight.
Analysis: Moon has begun to look himself again over the past couple games, and as long as he can average around a dozen or so points per contest, he contributes enough rebounds and blocks to have solid Fantasy value. Continue to monitor his progress.
News: SF Jamario Moon, after emerging as an out-of-nowhere starter for the Raptors, has cooled in recent games. He had only two points and three rebounds in 15 minutes Friday and has averaged 5.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game over his last seven.
Analysis: And Moon didn't score double-digit points in any of those seven. A darling Fantasy pickup a few short weeks ago, Moon has now either fallen into a slump or begun to flash his true colors. His poor performances are costing him minutes and Fantasy owners points. Reserve him for now in Fantasy, but understand that if his struggles continue, he could lose his favorable spot in the rotation just as quickly as he gained it.
News:Jamario Moon made his 10th start at small forward in Saturday's game at Washington, gaining him forward eligibility in leagues that allow the use of multiple positions. He scored 16 points with 13 rebounds and an assist in a losing effort Saturday.
Analysis: Moon has been one of the early surprises of the Fantasy season and figures to remain in the starting lineup for good. The dual eligibility makes him that much more appealing in Fantasy leagues, where he can be thought of as a No. 3 or 4 option at either position.
News: Raptors 27-year-old rookie Jamario Moon continued to take the league by storm Saturday at Washington, scoring a career-high 16 points and pulling down a career-high 13 rebounds. He played 43 minutes.
Analysis: Moon has emerged as a reliable, though not elite, Fantasy option since taking over as the Raptors starting small forward. A natural athlete, he gets enough blocks and steals to make him especially serviceable in Rotisserie formats. His performance Saturday likely benefited from the absence of PF Chris Bosh, but he deserves a pickup in most Fantasy leagues regardless.
News:Jamario Moon had seven rebounds for the second consecutive game Sunday vs. the Warriors. He finished with nine points on just 3-for-10 shooting from the field.
Analysis: Moon continues to start at the small forward spot for the Raptors and he is now six starts at the position away from gaining eligibility there. As it stands, Moon should be considered a low-end Fantasy starter or more appropriately a Fantasy stopgap.
News: One day after impressing with a nine-point, eight-rebound performance off the bench, Raptors SG Jamario Moon, most recently of the Continental Basketball Association, found his way into the starting lineup at small forward Saturday at Chicago. He had 12 points and six rebounds in 24 minutes of play, shooting 6-of-10 from the floor. Toronto coach Sam Mitchell started Moon to match up against Luol Deng.
Analysis: Mitchell's move paid off, as Moon held Deng to five points. "We thought we could use his defense against this team," Mitchell said. "I started him because I felt like taking a roll of the dice, I would take a chance tonight." So much for Moon gradually working his way into a steady reserve role. The 27-year-old rookie immediately deserves attention as a sleeper in all Fantasy formats, though don't go thinking he's the second coming of Chris Bosh. He'll still have to compete for minutes with Andrea Bargnani and Jason Kapono, among others. Get him on your radar because he certainly has natural gifts, but don't go selling the farm for him just yet.
News: Toronto forward Joey Graham (strained left quad) was placed on the inactive list before Sunday's game. Graham, who is listed as day-to-day, was replaced by forward Jamario Moon.
Analysis: Moon has some natural gifts and may work his way into a steady reserve role with the Raptors this season. Until that day comes, though, don't think of him as having much value in Fantasy. Avoid him on Draft Day.
News: Raptors F Jamario Moon, who most recently played with the Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association, displayed the athleticism he's known for Friday against the Bulls. In a brief burst in the second quarter, Moon, who had played a total of 15 minutes in the four previous exhibition games, scored on an alley-oop dunk off a pass from Darrick Martin on a driving layup and then went up for a big block on Tyrus Thomas. Moon finished with 10 points in 28 minutes. He also had four rebounds -- three offensive -- and three assists.
Analysis: Moon has some natural gifts and may work his way into a steady reserve role with the Raptors this season. Until that day comes, though, don't think of him as having much value in Fantasy. Avoid him on Draft Day.
