News: Wizards guard A.J. Price gave Washington a huge lift off the bench during Tuesday's contest against the Bulls. Price finished with 13 points in the 90-86 win on 5 of 7 shooting from the field. He went 3 of 4 from downtown and also added one assist and one rebound to his stat line, while logging 19 minutes off the pine.
Analysis: Price has looked a bit off the mark over his first two games back from a groin injury, so it was nice to see him get back on track. However, with John Wall absolutely lighting it up right now, Price will likely only be in line for 15-20 minutes in a reserve role on the bench. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore Price in the majority of formats at this point in the year.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price was finally able to get back on the court for Friday's contest against the Magic. Price, who had missed nine straight games with a groin injury, finished with four points in the 97-92 defeat. He missed on both of his free-throw attempts and added one assist to his stat line, while logging 18 minutes of the bench.
Analysis: Price did a nice job filling in for John Wall earlier in the year, but has since been moved back to a reserve role. Unfortunately for him, Wall has been playing lights out of late, so we don't anticipate there being many minutes available for him moving forward. At this point in the season, owners should continue to ignore the 26-year-old in the majority of formats.
News: The Wizards report Friday that guard A.J. Price is a game-time decision for Friday's game at Orlando. Price has not played since March 12 with a groin injury.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should keep an eye on what happens with Price, and maybe he can return against the Magic. But even if he does play Friday he would have minimal Fantasy value and is not worth using in the majority of leagues.
News: The Wizards announced Wednesday that guard A.J. Price (groin) will sit out at Oklahoma City. Price has not played since March 12 and Garrett Temple has been seeing minutes in his absence. Price is considered out indefinitely for the Wizards.
Analysis: It is quite possible we've seen the last of Price this season for the Wizards. He certainly won't be bringing any Fantasy value to the table from here on out. Price is averaging 7.1 points, 4.0 assists and 1.1 3-pointers per game this season and always had lower end Fantasy value.
News: Washington guard A.J. Price was ruled out for Monday's contest against Memphis as he continues to nurse a sore right groin. Price has now missed eight straight games with his issue.
Analysis: Price is not walking right and has been limited to standstill shooting drills in practice. He doesn't appear to be close to returning right now. Price is averaging career highs of 7.1 points and four assists in his fourth season, starting 22 games while John Wall was sidelined. Keep an eye on his recovery, but he has minimal Fantasy value even when healthy.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price was ruled out for Friday's contest against the Lakers due to a sore right groin. Price, who has missed six consecutive games with his issue, said he is not close to a return. He remains limited to free throws and jumpers in practice and still moves with a noticeable limp. “I just want to be around everybody. I’m the type that likes to be with the team. I’m not really sure if I’ll be get able to get out there right now,” Price told the Washington Post. “I’m getting better. Slowly but surely feeling good. Not really sure about when I’ll be able to go 100 percent, but definitely getting better.”
Analysis: Price is averaging career highs of 7.1 points and four assists in his fourth season, starting 22 games while John Wall was sidelined. Keep an eye on his recovery, but he has minimal Fantasy value even when healthy.
News: Washington guard A.J. Price missed Wednesday's game at Phoenix due to a sore groin, reports the team's official site. Price missed his fifth straight game due to the injury. He is day to day.
Analysis: Price continues to serve as John Wall's primary backup and he has been seeing around 20 minutes per game in that role of late. However, he is averaging just 6.7 points and 3.3 assists per game over his last 10 contests, which isn't going to help out many owners at this point. Price can continue to be ignored in the majority of formats whether he is healthy or not.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price was ruled out for Monday's contest against the Bobcats as he continues to nurse a sore right groin. Price has missed four consecutive games due his injury, but remains listed as day to day, according to the team's official website.
Analysis: Price continues to serve as John Wall's primary backup and he has been seeing around 20 minutes per game in that role of late. However, he is averaging just 6.7 points and 3.3 assists per game over his last 10 contests, which isn't going to help out many owners at this point. Price can continue to be ignored in the majority of formats whether he is healthy or not.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price was ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns as he continues to nurse a groin injury, according to the team's official website. Price has now missed three straight games with his ailment, but remains listed as day to day.
Analysis: Price continues to serve as John Wall's primary backup and he has been seeing around 20 minutes per game in that role of late. However, he is averaging just 6.7 points and 3.3 assists per game over his last 10 contests, which isn't going to help out many owners at this point. Price can continue to be ignored in the majority of formats whether he is healthy or not.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price missed his second game in a row Friday against the Hornets, as he continues to deal with a groin injury. He remains day to day as a result of the injury.
Analysis: Price has been playing a decent role for the Wizards, averaging 19.8 minutes per game over the last 10, however he has little impact on the box score. Price is averaging 6.7 points and 3.3 assists per game in that span, and can be safely ignored in the majority of Fantasy formats, even when healthy.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price was forced to miss Wednesday’s game against the Bucks, with a groin injury. It is not clear when he suffered the injury, as he was able to play 20 minutes the prior night against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Price has been playing a decent role for the Wizards, averaging 19.8 minutes per game over the last 10, however he has little impact on the box score. Price is averaging 6.7 points and 3.3 assists per game in that span, and can be safely ignored in the majority of Fantasy formats, even when healthy.
News: Washington point guard A.J. Price played 23 minutes on Tuesday night during a loss at Cleveland. The guard took seven shots in the game but connected on only one of them to score three points. He dished out two assists.
Analysis: Price's 23 minutes Tuesday were more than he's played in a while. He struggled with his shot and he's shooting under 40 percent on the year. He's been an underwhelming Fantasy option all season and his value really went down once John Wall returned to health. Price has low-end value in all formats.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price returned to action Sunday night against the 76ers, as he endured a rough shooting performance. Price went 1 of 7 shooting from the field, including 0 of 4 from downtown as he finished with just two points, three assists and two rebounds while logging 17 minutes of game action in a 90-87 victory.
Analysis: Price was slowly worked back into the rotation and appears to be healthy enough to play, which is nice news for Fantasy owners. That said, the 26-year-old will need to improve on his production to earn any kind of trust out of owners moving forward. He entered Sunday averaging 7.4 points and 4.1 assists per game this season. Continue to ignore him in all formats heading into Week 19 (March 4-10).
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price was listed as active, and available off the bench for Sunday's contest against the 76ers, despite missing his last game with a right quad contusion.
Analysis: Price was available to play his last time out, but stayed on the bench, so we're still not sure if the 26-year-old is healthy enough to play. We'll continue to keep an eye on his role throughout the game. Even if he does return to action, Price has marginal Fantasy appeal and is averaging just 7.4 points and 4.1 assists per game this season. He should be ignored in all but the deepest of formats, when healthy.
News: The Wizards announced that guard A.J. Price will not play Friday night due to a right quad contusion. He is listed as day to day.
Analysis: Price was available to play as an emergency option, which indicates that he could be back at some point during Week 19 (March 4-10). The 26-year-old won't have much time to rest before Sunday's contest against the Sixers, so we'll continue to keep an eye on his status moving forward. He has marginal Fantasy appeal and is averaging just 7.4 points and 4.1 assists per game this season. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore Price in all but the deepest of Fantasy formats, when healthy.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price scored in double figures for the first time since Jan. 23 on Friday night against the Nuggets. He finished with 12 points while playing 16 minutes off the bench. Price also posted three assists and a steal in the 119-113 win. He went 4 for 9 from the field, including 4 for 6 from downtown.
Analysis: Price saw some solid playing time earlier in the year but has struggled since John Wall returned. He entered Friday averaging just 3.2 points and 2.6 assists in the previous five contests on 31 percent shooting. Given his current role, continue to ignore Price in all but the deepest of Fantasy formats.
News: Washington point guard A.J. Price saw minimal minutes on Monday during a win over the Clippers. The guard played only 16 minutes in the game and scored five points with four assists. He went 2 for 4 from the field and missed his only 3-point attempt.
Analysis: Price has been a mediocre performer of late and he's not even getting 20 minutes per game over his last five. With John Wall back, his Fantasy value has become extremely low-end. He has little value even in the deeper formats.
News: Washington guard A.J. Price is not playing well right now and his minutes are dwindling thanks to the re-emergence of John Wall off the bench. Price continues to start, but is averaging just 22.2 minutes per game over his last five contests. Price played 22 minutes on Monday in a win at Portland and scored just four points on 2 of 7 shooting, going 0 for 3 from beyond the arc. He dished out four assists and added one rebound for the Wizards in the win.
Analysis: Price scored 18 points on Jan. 14 against Orlando but has totaled just 24 points in four games since. Not dishing out many assists or grabbing many rebounds, Price is just a cheap source of 3-pointers. He has low-end Fantasy value across the board now that Wall is cutting into his minutes.
News: Although John Wall (knee) has returned to the lineup for Washington, A.J. Price continues to start at point guard for the Wizards and make significant contributions. In two games since Wall's season debut, Price has averaged 27.5 minutes, 17 points and 4.5 assists per game. "I think we're just doing a better job," Wall said, per The Examiner. "I don't have to overpenetrate, overdo too much because I have a lot of shooters out there, big men that can pick and pop. Me and A.J. are just doing a good job of running the team."
Analysis: The Wizards have won both games since Wall's return and it seems their current configuration is working out. But let's face it -- Wall's minutes are being limited because he needs to work into game shape. His minutes should increase over time and that means Price's PT will likely decline. The Wizards might play both guards at the same time, but Bradley Beal is currently slotted at shooting guard and has a higher ceiling than Price, so Price could be facing a PT crunch in the future. What we are trying to say is that we believe Price is a sell-high candidate. Fantasy owners in deeper formats should continue to start him while he produces, but we aren't sure this will last over time.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price got a start Monday in a win over Orlando as John Wall continues to ease into action off the bench. Price played 28 minutes and had a solid game as he went 5 for 9 from the field with three 3-pointers. He scored 18 points and added six assists and two steals for the Wizards.
Analysis: Price has averaged 17 points in his last two games even with Wall back as the young star is coming off the bench and seeing limited minutes in his first few games back. That is expected to end, however, and we doubt Price will have solid Fantasy value before long. For now, however, he can remain active in deeper formats.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price was able to get back on the court for Monday's contest against the Thunder. Price, who had missed the past 15 games due to a fractured right hand, finished with four points and five assists in the 101-99 win. He made just two of his six field-goal attempts but did add five rebounds and one steal to his stat line while logging 16 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Price was finally able to get back on the court Monday night after missing nearly a month with his hand issue. While the 26-year-old came off the bench in the victory, coach Randy Wittman said he will re-gain his spot as the team's starting point guard once his conditioning gets back up to par. Price was averaging 8.5 points and 4.9 assists prior to his injury and can be considered a viable low-end option in deeper formats now that he is healthy. However, with the Wizards only scheduled to play twice during the upcoming scoring period, owners may want to wait until Week 13 (Jan. 14-20) before getting him active again.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price (hand) is expected to be available for Monday's contest against the Thunder, according to the team's official website. Price, who has been sidelined since Dec. 8 with a fractured right hand, is expected to come off the bench vs. Oklahoma City.
Analysis: Price is finally ready to get back on the court after missing almost a month with his injury. However, his minutes will likely be limited until he gets his conditioning back up to par so owners may want to leave him reserved until he proves to be healthy and productive. The Wizards only play twice during Week 11 (Jan. 7-13) anyway.
News: The Wizards may be moving closer to getting guard A.J. Price back in the lineup, according to the Washington Post. Price, who is recovering from a fractured right hand suffered on Dec. 8 against Golden State, participated in five-on-none drills, which are non-contact workout drills, for the first time Thursday. “I feel really good,” Price said. “If I had to put a percentage, I would say 80 percent right now. So we’ll see what happens in the next week or so and after I’m cleared, I’ll be ready to go.”
Analysis: According to the report, Price may be 1-2 weeks away from making his return, which could be beneficial for Washington, since they are so thin at the point guard position. He could return to the starting lineup if he is back before John Wall, but once Wall returns from his injury, Price will likely back him up. If Wall returns before Price, then he'll lose his Fantasy appeal as a low-end stopgap option.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price (hand) went through non-contact drills Thursday. Price has not played since suffering a fractured hand in early December.
Analysis: Price was starting for Washington prior to getting hurt because John Wall was sidelined by a knee injury. Wall is actually further along now in his recovery than Price and will likely beat Price back to the lineup. If that happens, then Price will lose his Fantasy appeal as a low-end stopgap option.
News: The Washington Post reports Wizards guard A.J. Price had the hard cast removed from his hand last week and will have to wear a soft cast for a few more days. Price suffered a fracture in his right hand earlier in the month.
Analysis: Price expects to be in a soft cast for at least another week before ramping up his basketball-related activities. Keep an eye on his status going forward as he was averaging 8.5 points with 4.9 assists before going down with the injury. When healthy, Price should be considered as more of a low-end option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Wizards coach Randy Wittman confirmed the extent of guard A.J. Price’s injury Saturday, telling reporters that he suffered a fracture in his right hand. Price will need to see a hand specialist before getting a dull timeline, but he will likely be forced to miss a few weeks of action, if that diagnosis turns out to be true. Price suffered the injury early in Saturday’s game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Price has done a decent job filling in for John Wall, who has yet to play this season due to a knee injury. Now, it looks like the Wizards are going to have to find another placeholder until Wall returns. It looks likely that Price will miss a substantial amount of time with this injury, but we will need to wait until we get official word before we can know exactly how long he will be out. Fantasy owners should not plan on relying on Price for at least Week 7 (Dec. 10-16).
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price was forced to leave Saturday’s game against the Warriors with a right hand injury, and he was unable to return to the game. He played just four minutes before suffering the injury, scoring zero points while adding one assist.
Analysis: Price has cooled off mightily after a quick start to the season, averaging 6.2 points and 3.8 assists per game, and a lingering injury cannot help him figure things out. Fantasy owners should monitor his status over the next few days, however Price is just a low-end Fantasy option in most formats.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price turned in a solid performance in Washington's upset win over the Heat Tuesday night. Price poured in 14 points in the 105-101 victory on 5 of 7 shooting from the field. He went 2 of 4 from downtown and also added four assists and one rebound to his stat line, while logging 23 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Price had been struggling to put the ball in the basket of late, but delivered a solid scoring line Tuesday night. The 26-year-old has finally gotten a chance to show what he can do this season with John Wall sidelined and is averaging 8.9 points and 5.2 assists as the team's starting point guard. While price can light it up from time to time, his poor shooting numbers and inconsistent production continue to limit his value to that of a low-end option.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price scored 11 points in a blowout loss to the Spurs Monday night. Price played 33 minutes as the starting point guard and shot 4 of 8 from the field with a 3-pointer. He added five rebounds and seven assists in the solid all-around performance.
Analysis: Price went 1 for 5 from the field in his previous game to score just two points with one rebound and no assists over 20 minutes. He doesn't give Fantasy owners consistent production and is therefore just a low-end option in most formats.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price was able to suit up and play Saturday against the Jazz, despite a lingering ankle injury, but he seemed a bit limited by the injury. Price went 3 for 5 from the field for eight points in 31 minutes, while dishing out three assists in an 83-76 loss. Price connected on both of his attempts from three-point range in the game, while grabbing three rebounds and two steals.
Analysis: Price is now averaging 9.9 points and 6.4 assists per game, as he has done a solid job filling in at point guard for the Wizards. Unfortunately, they are also 0-8 on the season and just sign Shaun Livingston, so Price might see less opportunities to handle the ball. For now, he remains a decent low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats.
News: Wizards point guard A.J. Price left Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks with after suffering an ankle injury. Price sprained his right ankle while trying to go for an offensive rebound early in the third quarter and had to be helped off the court. He had 11 points and two assists and did not return.
Analysis: There has been no official announcement regarding the severity of Price's injury, but he looked to be in a great deal of pain when he left the game. Obviously, the Wizards really can't afford for Price to miss any time with John Wall still dealing with a knee injury. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on the situation moving forward as the latest details become available. Jordan Crawford could see run at point guard if Price missed any extended amount of time.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price enjoyed a career night during Saturday's contest against the Pacers. Price was able to spread the ball around and dished out a career-high 14 assists to go with 12 points in a 89-85 defeat. Price shot 5 of 12 from the floor, including 2 of 7 from downtown, in 37 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Price was able to record his first double-double in the NBA Saturday and has dished out 30 assists combined in his last three games. He is also a threat from beyond the arc and has connected at least two three-pointers in four of his first five games to start the season. He is expected to see a healthy number of minutes while John Wall is sidelined, but based on his track record, we would recommend tempering expectations a bit. Fantasy owners should keep him active in deeper formats for now.
News: Washington starting point guard A.J. Price dished out seven assists in Wednesday's overtime loss at Boston. Price played 37 minutes and shot 6 of 13 from the field with three 3-pointers to score 15 points. He added five rebounds and a steal in the performance for the Wizards.
Analysis: Price had scored 15 points combined in his first two games of the season. The one thing he's done consistently thus far after three games has been connect from deep. Price has gone 7 for 22 from long range and can be starting in deeper Fantasy formats where you need 3-point help.
News: Wizards guard A.J. Price struggled in Tuesday's season opener against the Cavaliers. Price, who was making just his fourth career start, finished with seven points in the 94-84 defeat. He only made 2 of his 13 shot attempts from the field, including going 2 for 9 from downtown, but did chip in with six assists and two rebounds, while logging 29 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Price got the nod as the team's starting point guard Tuesday night, but will need to play much better in order to hold on to his starting gig. However, this was only one game, so the Wizards and Fantasy owners should cut the 26-year-old some slack. He is expected to see a healthy number of minutes while John Wall is sidelined, but based on his track record, we would recommend tempering expectations a bit. Price should only be active in deeper formats during the first scoring period of the season.
News: Washington point guard A.J. Price is making his case to be the starter when the lights come on for the season, reports the Washington Post Monday. With John Wall injured, the Wizards could turn to Price, who has started four of the first six preseason games and played sparingly in two others. “I was out there with the blue jerseys” on Sunday Price said, tugging at his practice jersey, in the color reserved for reserves.
Analysis: Price donned the backup practice jersey one day after scoring 17 points with 11 assists as a starter in a preseason tilt against the Bucks. Price is battling with Shelvin Mack and Jannero Pargo to start at the point with Wall out. This should definitely boost his value entering the year and makes him a sleeper for the later rounds in deeper drafts for sure.
News: With newly acquired Leandro Barbosa expected to see 20-25 minutes per game at shooting guard, A.J. Price's run appears to have come to an end. Price has been seeing around 18 minutes per game over his last 10 contests and is averaging 3.4 points and 2.9 assists over that stretch.
Analysis: Price new his minutes were numbered when Indiana acquired Barbosa, so this should come as much of a surprise. The 23-year-old has failed to make much of an impact during his minutes this season, so ignore him in all formats at this point in the season.
News: Pacers guard A.J. Price played 21 minutes on Saturday, as the Pacers blew out the Hornets, 102-83. He was unable to take advantage of his extended playing time, as he made just 1 of 5 shots to finish with three points in the game. He also added three assists and two turnovers.
Analysis: Price has been seeing more playing time recently, largely the result of the Pacers taking part in a number of blowouts. Because of that, he is averaging 18.4 minutes per game over the last five, helping him up his scoring to 6.6 per game in that span. His scoring numbers are still very unimpressive for that playing time, making him a very unattractive Fantasy option in all formats. Leave him on waivers in all but the deepest Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers guard A.J. Price has increased his scoring recently and that trend continued on Wednesday against the Bobcats. He finished with 11 points in 23 minutes off the bench in the 102-88 win. He went 4 for 7 from the field, including 1 for 3 from downtown, and converted both of his free throws. Price also posted six assists and four rebounds in the victory.
Analysis: Price has seen his role increase in recent weeks and his scoring has gone up as a result. He is averaging 9.2 points with 3.4 assists and 2.2 rebounds in his last five contests, and is shooting 50 percent over that span. The return of George Hill will likely cut into his minutes a bit so keep an eye on the situation going forward. Based on his role at this point, continue to ignore Price in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers guard A.J. Price scored all 13 of his points on Saturday night in the first half. He shot 50 percent from the field, going 2 for 4 from downtown, and nailing all three of his foul shots. Price, who has been serving as Darren Collison's primary backup, added two assists in his 17 minutes on the court. Price also recorded two steals and a block in Indiana's 113-109 loss to Denver.
Analysis: Pacers coach Frank Vogel said Price will likely see between 12 and 16 minutes per game in his new role. Over his last five games he's averaging 5.0 points and 1.2 assists per outing. Despite his increased playing time, Fantasy owners should continue to ignore Price in all formats.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports Pacers coach Frank Vogel said guard A.J. Price will be Darren Collison's primary backup with George Hill sidelined by an ankle injury. Vogel added Price will play about 12-16 minutes per game. Price played 15 minutes on Wednesday against Minnesota, totaling two points, three rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: Hill, who has a small chip fracture in his left ankle, hopes to be out no more than three weeks, but he will get re-evaluated this weekend. In the meantime, Price will see regular minutes off the bench. Still, he needs an injury to Collison to become a viable Fantasy option. Continue to ignore him.
News: Indiana G A.J. Price returned to the court and finished with two points during the Pacers' 106-85 victory over Orlando on Sunday night. Price, who missed the past three games with strep throat, scored on his only attempt from the field while logging three minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Price is averaging less than 10 minutes per game this season and doesn't play a huge role in the Pacers' offense. The 25-year-old has not surpassed four points in a game and is averaging just 1.3 points a night. Fantasy owners should leave him untouched in all formats.
News: Pacers guard A.J. Price rejoined the team on Friday night, but did not get on the court. He missed two games with strep throat, so he may not be 100 percent.
Analysis: Price is just a role player off the bench so he hasn't been lighting it up this season. Despite being ready to return, there is a good chance he rides the pine for the Pacers. Owners should continue to ignore Price in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports Pacers guard A.J. Price is expected to meet the team in Boston for Friday's game against the Celtics after missing the last two games with strep throat.
Analysis: The Pacers really haven't missed Price's absence. He is the team's third-string point guard and sometimes doesn't even get into games if he is healthy. Until Price becomes more of a factor with the Pacers, then ignore him in Fantasy.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports Pacers guard A.J. Price missed Tuesday's game against the Magic with an illness.
Analysis: Price hasn't played since Jan. 14 but that's not because of the illness, which has forced him to miss just one game. He is buried on the point guard depth chart and sometimes doesn't get into games. Until Price becomes more of a factor with the Pacers, then ignore him in Fantasy.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports Thursday that Pacers coach Frank Vogel will start guard A.J. Price if Darren Collison (ankle) can't play in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against Chicago. "I'm going to be ready," Price said. "I stayed ready all season long regardless of what the situation called for. It's unfortunate if D.C. can't go, but we'll be ready."
Analysis: Even if Price does start for Collison he would still have minimal Fantasy value heading into 2011-12. Price will remain the No. 2 point guard in Indiana next year behind Collison and isn't worth drafting in the majority of leagues.
News: Pacers guard A.J. Price has become a regular off the Indiana bench over the past few weeks. Price, who appeared in a grand total of 14 games through the first three months of the season, has appeared in 32 games since February, including Sunday's 108-96 loss to the Hornets. He is averaging 7.0 points with 2.0 assists during that run and is seeing just over 17 minutes a game over that stretch.
Analysis: Price was very seldom used under former coach Jim O'Brien, but began to see consistent playing time once interim Coach Frank Vogel took over the reigns. While his numbers have actually decreased during his sophomore season in the league, Price has cemented himself as the backup point guard in Indiana this season and is actually starting to see more minutes of the late. The 24-year-old is averaging 20 minutes per game over his last five contests and has played at least 19 minutes in six of his previous seven games. Still, until he can start producing with a bit more consistency, Fantasy owners are best to leave him on the bench heading into Week 24 (April 4-13).
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers point guard A.J. Price was benched for Monday's game at New Jersey after missing the morning shootaround. "I brought it on myself," Price said. "Certain circumstances, New York City traffic. Not to make an excuse, but I just couldn't make it back in time." Price said he's not worried about losing his spot in the rotation as the backup to starter Darren Collison. "Hopefully it's a temporary thing that we'll be able to get past," he said.
Analysis: Price has minimal Fantasy value as long as Collison is healthy. Hopefully he can return for Wednesday's game at Charlotte, but ignore Price in the majority of leagues.
News: Pacers G A.J. Price had a rare offensive outburst on in an overtime loss to the Suns on Sunday afternoon. He shot 4 of 6 from beyond the arc and 6 of 12 overall to score 18 points. He scored in double figures for just the second time all season.
Analysis: Prince had not scored in double figures since he scored 12 points on Jan. 29 at Chicago. Do not get too excited about this performance as he simply got more run and touches as a result of his having a hot hand against the Suns. He remains a player to monitor and not add in most Fantasy scenarios.
News: Indiana G A.J. Price has gotten his production up of late and continued that trend on Friday night against Minnesota. He scored eight points and hauled in a season-high eight rebounds in the 116-105 win. He went 3 of 6 from the field, including 0 for 2 from downtown, but made both of his attempts from the charity stripe. Price, who played 16 minutes, also had an assist in the victory.
Analysis: Price has made the most of his playing time lately and has done some surprising work on the glass. He is averaging six points with 3.8 rebounds over his last five contests. While those numbers are up from his season average, the 24-year-old does not produce enough on a consistent basis to be considered a viable Fantasy option. As long as he is seeing minimal minutes off the bench in Indiana, continue to leave Price on waivers in the majority of leagues.
News: Indiana guard A.J. Price posted 12 points in the Pacers' 110-89 loss at Chicago on Saturday night. Price played 15 minutes and sank 4 of 10 from the field, including 1 of 5 from 3-point range, to finish with his second-highest point total of the season. Price's season-high 14 points against the Clippers on Nov. 18 was also his only other time reaching double digits in points.
Analysis: After a prolonged stretch of scoreless games, Price has now scored in six consecutive games -- his longest span of the season. The second-year guard from UConn is averaging 7.4 points in his last five games and is getting a bump in playing time with Brandon Rush sidelined by an injury. Still, he is a marginal Fantasy contributor and should be left on waivers in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers guard A.J. Price was been ruled inactive for Friday's game against the Spurs. Price has only appeared in six games this season and is averaging 5.2 points and 2.2 assists while averaging 10.2 minutes. Lance Stephenson will take the roster sport of Price against San Antonio and according to the Indianapolis Star, Stephenson and Price will alternate being on the inactive list for the immediate future.
Analysis: Price continues to see very limited playing time for Indiana and has only seen a combined 12 minutes of game action over his last 10 games. He will likely be inactive for every other game and can be ignored in all Fantasy leagues for the time being.
News: Pacers guard A.J. Price played 10 minutes on Saturday against the Hawks. What started off as a sloppy game, didn't end well for Indiana. The Pacers would score 23 points in the fourth quarter, but still fall to the Hawks, 97-83. Price would make 1 of his 5 shots from the field -- missing all three of his 3-pointers -- and hit his lone foul shot. He finished with three points, dish out three assists and make two steals.
Analysis: Price has played just 14 minutes over his last five games, so his role is extremely limited. For that reason, Fantasy owners should ignore him in all formats. Until he gets more minutes he's not worth anyone's time.
News: Second-year guard A.J. Price tallied a season-high 11 points on 5 of 8 shooting while mostly being used as a fill-in for Mike Dunleavy, who was on personal leave for the birth of his child, in the Pacers’ win Thursday night. “We just had good tempo all night,” Price said.
Analysis: Price, who has seen just 11 minutes all season since returning from offseason knee surgery, logged 14 Thursday night but will likely not see the court that much once Dunleavy returns to the team. Keep him on the Fantasy waiver wire.
News: Pacers PG A.J. Price, who had knee surgery in the offseason, made his preseason debut on Wednesday against Memphis in the team's first preseason game. Price came off the bench for 15 minutes and scored 12 points in the game. He shot 4 for 7 from the field and went 2 for 4 from long range. Price added a couple steals and only turned the ball over once.
Analysis: The important thing is that Price showed no ill effects from his knee surgery. Price averaged 7.3 points, 1.9 assists and 1.6 rebounds in his rookie season with Indiana. If Price can perform as he did on Wednesday, Fantasy owners will take notice. Until it happens in the regular season, Price is just a low-end option that should remain on waivers during drafts.
News: Indiana Pacers guard A.J. Price has undergone surgery on his left knee and will go through the rehabilitation process in Indianapolis. The Pacers said Price had successful surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured patella. He is expected to be out four to six months. He was injured Saturday night while playing in a charity game in New York.
Analysis: Price averaged 7.3 points, 1.9 assists and 1.6 rebounds in his rookie season with Indiana. He started twice in 56 appearances and was a regular part of the team's rotation during the second half of last season. Expect him to be nothing more than waiver wire fodder in Fantasy this fall.
News: Indiana G A.J. Price scored 13 points in a loss to the Heat on Friday. Price shot 4 of 10 from the field while adding four rebounds and an assists in 26 minutes. He has scored in double digits in three of his last five games.
Analysis: Price is averaging 9.8 points over his last five games and isn't providing much in other statistical categories. Fantasy owners should only use him in the deepest of formats at this point.
News: Pacers guard A.J. Price needs to start shooting better but at least he's scored in double figures in his last two games. Price scored 14 points in 22 minutes against Cleveland on Wednesday. He shot 6 for 15 and went 2 for 7 from 3-point range. Price also dished out six dimes and grabbed four boards in the loss.
Analysis: Price has been getting 15-20 minutes per game over his last five but has yet to do anything consistently well. If these kind of minutes continue, he'd still only have value in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers G A.J. Price had six points and three assists in 15 minutes off the bench Sunday in Milwaukee. He shot 1 of 7 from the field. Price has failed to score in double figures since Jan. 29.
Analysis: Price did not see a Fantasy boost even in the absence of T.J. Ford. Ford was ruled out for 7-10 days on Sunday, giving Price and Earl Watson a chance for more playing time. At least initially, it appears Price will remain useless in most Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers point guard T.J. Ford is expected to miss seven to 10 days with a sore left groin. Coach Jim O'Brien made the announcement before Indiana played the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Ford was injured early in the first quarter of a loss to the Celtics in Boston on Friday night. O'Brien said that rookie A.J. Price will get into the mix at point guard along with Earl Watson.
Analysis: Ford was averaging 10.3 points and 3.8 assists in 41 games, including 10 starts. He was playing at a level useful for deeper leagues as a potential low-end starter, but this news rules him out for Fantasy Week 21 (March 15-21). Price and Watson will be inconsistent in his absence and are not advisable starts at guard in a Fantasy playoff scenario.
News: Indiana G A.J. Price scored eight points on Monday after missing the previous four games with a concussion. Price shot 3 of 5 from the field while adding a rebound in just eight minutes of play.
Analysis: Price is averaging just 7.4 points on the season and does not see enough minutes to warrant him as anything other than a player with minimal Fantasy value in the deepest of leagues.
News: Pacers PG A.J. Price did not play in Saturday's game against the Rockets due to a concussion. It is the fourth game he's missed since being injured Feb. 6 against Milwaukee.
Analysis: Price is a very inconsistent Fantasy producer averaging a mere 7.3 points and 1.8 assists. Now that he is moving back down to third string, he only has value in the deepest of leagues.
News: Indiana G A.J. Price (concussion) did not play in Friday night's game against New Orleans. He has missed the last three games.
Analysis: Price was seeing backup minutes prior to getting dinged up and became a viable part of the Pacers' rotation since January. The rookie guard can shoot the ball, but he is not always scoring in double figures. He remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper and low-end reserve in the deepest of formats when healthy.
News: Pacers PG A.J. Price did not play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a concussion. It is the second game he's missed since being injured Feb. 6 against Milwaukee.
Analysis: Price is a very inconsistent Fantasy producer averaging a mere 7.3 points and 1.8 assists. Now that he is moving back down to third string, he really only needs to be on Fantasy rosters in the absolute deepest of leagues.
News: Pacers PG A.J. Price, recently named the team's third-string point guard as part of a demotion, could not play Tuesday against the Bulls due to a concussion. The team's next game isn't until after the All-Star break.
Analysis: Price is a very inconsistent Fantasy producer averaging a mere 7.3 points and 1.8 assists. Now that he is moving back down to third string, he really only needs to be on Fantasy rosters in the absolute deepest of leagues.
News: Pacers PG T.J. Ford will climb the ladder of Indiana's rotation and return to being the team's backup point guard behind Earl Watson, reports the Indy Star. Ford, who scored a season-high 20 points on Saturday at Milwaukee with Watson out for personal reasons, did not play a single minute in January due to falling out of favor with the team for poor play. A.J. Price moves down to third-string behind Ford now.
Analysis: Price is a very inconsistent Fantasy producer averaging a mere 7.3 points and 1.8 assists. Now that he is moving back down to third string, he really only needs to be on Fantasy rosters in the absolute deepest of leagues. He's also questionable for Tuesday against the Bulls.
News: Pacers PG A.J. Price left in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Bucks after being hit in the face. He did not return and his injury was diagnosed as a concussion. In 20 minutes he scored 9 points, grabbed two rebounds and dished four assists.
Analysis: Price is a very inconsistent Fantasy producer averaging a mere 7.3 points and 1.8 assists. His status is uncertain, but he has little if any Fantasy value even when healthy.
News: According to the Indianapolis Star, Pacers G Earl Watson will miss the team's next two games due personal reasons. He is expected to return for the team's Feb. 9 game against Chicago. A.J. Price is likely to start in his place.
Analysis: Watson is coming off an excellent performance against Toronto, scoring 15 points with 11 assists. But he is a very inconsistent Fantasy producer and for that reason is starting in under 10 percent of CBSSports.com leagues. Keep him reserved until after the All-Star break. Price will get a chance for a quick boost and has some appeal in larger formats as a stopgap measure.
News: Indiana G A.J. Price scored 17 points for the Pacers who fell 107-97 to Philadelphia on Saturday. Price played 21 minutes going 5 of 8 from the field and added three rebounds.
Analysis: The Pacers have been plagued with injuries allowing for Price to get into the Indiana rotation. In his last eight games, Price is averaging just below 10 points per game. He really only has Fantasy appeal in the deepest of leagues.
News: Pacers PG A.J. Price scored 10 points on Friday at Minnesota, hitting double figures for the second time in three games. Price shot 3 of 8 from the field with two threes over 22 minutes on the floor. He added a season-high seven assists.
Analysis: The rookie out of UConn is clearly having his best month thus far to begin January and 2010. Price is averaging 9.0 points, 4.3 assists and a three-point make per game over 18 minutes in four January contests. He's getting more minutes as the Pacers are starting Earl Watson with T.J. Ford out. Price's Fantasy value is peaking for his short career right now and he is worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy formats.
News: The Indianapolis Star is reporting Pacers PG Earl Watson is out for Wednesday against Portland due to a hamstring injury. Rookie A.J. Price will see more minutes as the backup to starter T.J. Ford.
Analysis: Watson is averaging 7.4 points, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game on the season as the backup to Ford. He really only has minor Fantasy value for deeper leagues while Ford is healthy. The rookie Price is getting just over six minutes per game and has only played in five games this season for the Pacers. He averages 3.2 points and almost one three per game over those five games. He is not yet a viable Fantasy option in any league.
News: The Pacers selected guard A.J. Price with the 52nd pick in the NBA Draft. Price averaged 14.7 points and 4.7 assists as a senior for UConn last season.
Analysis: Price will enter the league as a backup who will have to earn his playing time behind several established veterans in Indiana. He is not a player worth drafting in most seasonal Fantasy leagues. View him as a long-term flier in deeper keeper formats.
