News: The Pacers waived Blake Ahearn, Luke Nevill and Sundiata Gaines on Monday.
Analysis: Gaines was trying to earn a bench spot in Indiana but was unsuccessful. He has averaged just 4.5 points per game thus far in his career and should continue to be ignored in Fantasy.
News: Nets guard Sundiata Gaines played through a sore toe on Wednesday night versus the Magic and ended up logging 21 minutes of court time. He shot 2 for 4 from the field, hitting one 3-pointer. Gaines finished with five points, three steals, two rebounds and two assists. The Nets would end up losing the game, 108-91.
Analysis: Gaines entered Wednesday averaging a career-high 5.9 points and 2.3 assists this season. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Nets coach Avery Johnson told the Star-Ledger that he expects guard Sundiata Gaines to try to play through a sore toe in Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Gaines is averaging a career-high 5.9 points and 2.3 assists this season, but those numbers hardly make a dent in Fantasy. Gaines still has very marginal Fantasy appeal when active.
News: Nets guard Sundiata Gaines is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic with a sore toe.
Analysis: Gaines is averaging a career-high 5.9 points and 2.3 assists this season, but those numbers hardly make a dent in Fantasy. Gaines still has very marginal Fantasy appeal when active.
News: Nets G Sundiata Gaines scored in double figures for the third time in the last five games on Wednesday against the Grizzlies. With Jordan Farmar (groin) out, he finished with 11 points and seven assists in the 105-100 loss. He went 4 for 6 from the field, including making both of his attempts from downtown, and converted his lone free throw. Gaines also posted a rebound, a steal and block while playing 16 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Gaines has picked up his scoring of late and is contributing nicely off the bench for the Nets. He is averaging nine points with 3.6 assists in his last five contests, and is shooting 51 percent over that span. He should continue to earn more minutes as long as he is playing well so keep an eye on his progress going forward. But based on his streaky nature, leave Gaines for the deepest of Fantasy formats at this point.
News: With the Nets reeling from a rash of injuries, they were forced to look to G Sundiata Gaines for his most-extended playing time in nearly a month on Wednesday against Detroit. Gaines played 25 minutes, and had arguably his best all-around game of the season, scoring just eight points on 2 of 8 shooting but grabbing a season-high six rebounds and six assists with no turnovers as the Nets won 99-96.
Analysis: Prior to Wednesday, Gaines had not played double digit minutes in a game in 10 games, and whenever the slew of injured Nets returns, he’ll likely return to that reserve role. It was a solid performance, but not enough to make coach Avery Johnson keep him in the rotation. At this time he has almost no value in any Fantasy format.
News: After averaging 23.6 minutes per game over the team’s first seven games, Nets G Sundiata Gaines has seen his role whittled down to almost nothing in recent games. He played just five minutes off the bench on Wednesday, scoring two points in a 107-100 win over the Warriors. That was the extent of his contributions in the game.
Analysis: Gaines has picked up three DNP – coach’s decisions in the last nine games, and is averaging just 4.9 points per game in that time frame. He has fallen completely out of favor in Avery Johnson’s rotation and as such should be avoided in all Fantasy formats until he sees a bigger role in the rotation.
News: Nets G Sundiata Gaines's role was reduced to that of a spectator in Monday night's contest against the Hawks. Gaines earned a DNP - coach's decision -- against Atlanta and has logged a total of just 16 minutes over his last three games.
Analysis: Gaines was getting some decent run in the begginging of the year, but coach it appears coach Avery Johnson has tweaked his rotation a bit. Rookie MarShon Brooks has started seeing all the minutes of late, leaving Gaines as mostly a spectator of late. While the 25-year-old could start to see regular playing time further down the road, owners can leave him on the waiver wire for the remainder of Fantasy Week 3 (Jan. 9-15).
News: Nets G Sundiata Gaines has very quietly had a nice all-around start to the season for the Nets, a start he continued and built on Friday night as he scored 10 points and added three rebounds and five assists in the Nets 105-98 loss to the Hawks. He is now averaging 8.3 points, 4.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals-per game through four games while playing 22.5 minutes-per.
Analysis: The 24-year-old out the University of Georgia appeared in 10 games with the Nets last season, averaging 5.5 points and 2.5 assists in 14.6 minutes. He had hip surgery in the offseason, but has been playing very well so far. He is shooting just 41 percent from the field, but his overall production has earned him a spot in the starting lineup. He is not a recommended Fantasy option at this time, but Fantasy owners may want to keep an eye on him in deeper Rotisserie leagues.
News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Nets guard Sundiata Gaines, who suffered a broken hip late in the season, is beginning to do some work on the court now, although GM Billy King said he cannot do any side-to-side movements. Gaines had surgery in March.
Analysis: The 24-year-old out the University of Georgia appeared in 10 games with the Nets this season, averaging 5.5 points and 2.5 assists in 14.6 minutes. Keep an eye on his recovery, but ignore him in all leagues on Draft Day.
News: The Bergen County Record reports that Nets GM Billy King said all of the Nets who had surgeries this offseason are doing fine. That includes guard Sundiata Gaines, who had surgery in March for an injured hip.
Analysis: The 24-year-old out the University of Georgia appeared in 10 games with the Nets this season, averaging 5.5 points and 2.5 assists in 14.6 minutes. Keep an eye on his recovery, but ignore him in all leagues on Draft Day.
News: Nets point guard Sundiata Gaines will be out of action for several weeks after fracturing his right hip. Nets GM Billy King said Thursday that Gaines was injured in the first quarter of Wednesday's game at Cleveland. He said Gaines will be on crutches for six to eight weeks and will then start a rehab program. The 24-year-old out the University of Georgia has appeared in 10 games with the Nets this season, averaging 5.5 points and 2.5 assists in 14.6 minutes. He had just signed a multi-year contract with the team last weekend after playing for them on two 10-day contracts.
Analysis: It's safe to release Gaines in all leagues. Even when healthy he had minimal Fantasy value. He should be fine for the start of the 2011-12 season, but he won't be worth drafting in the majority of leagues.
News: The Star-Ledger reports that Nets coach Avery Johnson said Friday that guard Sundiata Gaines (hip) went back to New Jersey, and the team in concerned about his health. He will not play Friday at Orlando or Saturday at Atlanta as well.
Analysis: Gaines has the chance to help the Nets if Deron Williams (wrist) is out for the rest of the season since he would then be the No. 2 point guard behind Jordan Farmar. But Gaines has minimal Fantasy value in the majority of leagues. Keep an eye on what happens with Gaines but don't plan on using him in most formats even when he's 100 percent healthy.
News: The New York Daily News reports that Nets guard Sundiata Gaines will not play Friday at Orlando. Gaines is dealing with a hip injury, which he hurt Wednesday at Cleveland.
Analysis: Gaines has minimal Fantasy value as the No. 3 point guard for the Nets. He was elevated to the No. 2 spot with Deron Williams (wrist) out, but if Williams returns against the Magic then the Nets will have little use for Gaines. Keep an eye on his progress, but he should be reserved in all formats until he proves otherwise.
News: Nets guard Sundiata Gaines left Wednesday's outing versus the Cavaliers after just five minutes of action because of a jammed right hip. He missed his lone shot from the field. Gaines is the backup point guard behind Jordan Farmar with Deron Williams injured.
Analysis: Gaines has been a nice spark plug for the Nets and even scored a career-high 18 points on Monday. Gaines has been signed for the rest of the season, but this injury may throw a monkey wrench into his playing time. Fantasy owners in deeper leagues may want to keep an eye on this situation and wait to see how serious it is.
News: The Bergen County Record reports that Nets coach Avery Johnson said he is leaning toward starting Jordan Farmar and Sundiata Gaines in the backcourt Wednesday night at Cleveland. Deron Williams (wrist) remains out.
Analysis: Gaines played well Monday by scoring a career-high 18 points on 6 of 11 shooting from the floor. He added a late shot from beyond the arc in the close loss, and nailed 5 of 7 shots from the free throw line. Gaines added six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 24 minutes of playing time. If he continues to play like this with Williams out then consider adding him in deeper leagues.
News: With Deron Williams (wrist) out of the lineup, Nets G Sundiata Gaines saw the backup point guard duties Monday against the Pacers behind Jordan Farmar. He made the most of his opportunity, scoring a career-high 18 points on 6 of 11 shooting from the floor. He added a late shot from beyond the arc in the close loss, and nailed 5 of 7 shots from the free throw line. Gaines added six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 24 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Gaines not only notched a career mark in scoring, but his six boards were also a career-high and his 24 minutes tied the most he's ever played at the NBA level. The second-year player had a chance for an even better night, but he was one of two Nets shooters to miss a 3-pointer that could have tied the game in the closing seconds. Gaines will continue to see more playing time with Williams sidelined -- possibly for the rest of the year -- but he remains a marginal Fantasy option until he performs this well on a consistent basis.
News: The Nets announced on Sunday that they have signed G Sundiata Gaines to a multi-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Gaines had signed two 10-day contracts with the team.
Analysis: Gaines has averaged 14.6 minutes over seven appearances with the Nets. In those games, he has offered very little statistically and remains a player to avoid in Fantasy leagues.
News: The Nets are going to sign guard Sundiata Gaines for the remainder of the season, according to The Star-Ledger. Gaines had been signed to two 10-day contracts and has played well filling in as a backup point guard. With Deron Williams dealing with a wrist injury and the possibility of him getting shutdown, the Nets need backcourt depth, although coach Avery Johnson said that didn't play a part in the decision. "(Gaines) would have stayed anyway,'' Johnson said. "We like what he's doing for us.''
Analysis: Gaines has provided a spark for the Nets in a few games as they needed a boost off the bench. Unfortunately he hasn't been seeing enough minutes to warrant much Fantasy attention. He's averaging just 4.6 points, 2.4 assists and 2.1 boards in around 13 minutes of action over his last 10 outings. At this stage of the season, Fantasy owners can ignore Gaines for the remainder of the year.
News: Nets guard Sundiata Gaines gave his team a spark off the bench on Wednesday night against the Warriors. “I just wanted to come and bring energy, I thought that was lacking at the beginning,” Gaines told The Star-Ledger. “Once I got guys going, we kind of got in the flow and started playing better. I think I had a solid game.” He was signed to a second 10-day contract earlier in the day with Deron Williams out due to the birth of his child. Gaines served as Jordan Farmar's backup, but was just as productive. Gaines scored five points, grabbed one rebound and dished out eight assists in his 24 minutes, helping the Nets beat the Warriors, 94-90.
Analysis: Gaines isn't expected to stay on the roster long once Williams returns, but is providing the team with a nice spark. Keep an eye on him just in case he gets another contract, but in terms of Fantasy value it is extremely low.
News: The New York Daily News reports that the Nets have signed guard Sundiata Gaines to another 10-day contract.
Analysis: Gaines has minimal Fantasy value even with the Nets. Keep an eye on his progress but ignore him in all leagues.
News: The Nets announced on Monday that they signed free agent G Sundiata Gaines to a 10-day contract. Gaines appeared in six games this season with the Raptors.
Analysis: Gaines averaged 5.8 points and 1.8 assists in 15 minutes per game over his six appearances. There is little Fantasy upside here in a player that will play little and might not be on the roster in a couple of weeks. Move along.
News: The Raptors released PG Sundiata Gaines on Wednesday.
Analysis: Gaines has played in 14 games for Toronto this season, averaging four points in 11 minutes of action. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: The Raptors announced on Monday that they signed G Sundiata Gaines to a 10-day contract. It was the second time this month that Gaines received a 10-day contract from Toronto.
Analysis: Gaines played a little bit for the Raptors over the last week and averaged 5.8 points with two assists and one rebound while playing 14.4 minutes over the last five contests. He had back-to-back double-digit performances but he will be used just to fill in while Toronto deals with some injuries. He should remain on waivers until he receives a larger role.
News: The Raptors announced on Thursday that they signed free agent G Sundiata Gaines to a 10-day contract. Gaines appeared in eight games this season for the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Gaines averaged just 8.1 minutes in those games. He has been added mostly as insurance for Jose Calderon with a busy slate of games ahead and Calderon dealing with some lingering soreness. He is not expected to play a significant role.
News: The Timberwolves waived backup PG Sundiata Gaines on Tuesday.
Analysis: Gaines played in eight games for Minnesota this season, averaging 2.6 points and less than one rebound in only eight minutes of action. He remains a non-factor in Fantasy play.
News: The Timberwolves signed PG Sundiata Gaines on Friday. Gaines was waived by the Jazz at the end of the preseason.
Analysis: The Timberwolves are depleted at point guard, so Gaines could see a reasonable number of minutes right away. He doesn't have the upside to make a significant Fantasy impact, though. Leave him on waivers.
News: The Jazz waived Sundiata Gaines on Thursday. Gaines, who played 32 games for the Jazz last year, averaged 5.0 points and 2.3 assists in four preseason games.
Analysis: Gaines could be a pretty good source of assists with significant minutes, but he doesn't figure to get those minutes anytime soon. You can leave him on waivers in Fantasy.
News: The Utah Jazz have signed rookie point guard Sundiata Gaines for the rest of the season. Gaines has had two 10-day contracts with the Jazz, who said Monday he will be spending the remainder of the season with Utah.
Analysis: Gaines has been a fan favorite since his 3-pointer at the buzzer beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 14. He has played in seven games since the Jazz picked him up from the NBA Development League Idaho Stampede. He still has no Fantasy value.
News: The Utah Jazz have signed rookie point guard Sundiata Gaines for the rest of the season. Gaines has had two 10-day contracts with the Jazz, who said Monday he will be spending the remainder of the season with Utah. Gaines has been a fan favorite since his 3-pointer at the buzzer beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 14. He has played in seven games since the Jazz picked him up from the NBA Development League Idaho Stampede.
Analysis: Gaines would likely split a role with Wesley Matthews as a backup because he would not see much time behind Deron Williams. Despite the feel-good story of an NBDL alum getting called up and hitting a game-winner with his first three-pointer in the NBA, his upside in Fantasy remains very limited.
News: A day after hitting the game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers, rookie guard Sundiata Gaines of the Utah Jazz has signed a second 10-day contract. Gaines was signed just last week to a 10-day contract. Thursday's game was only his fifth in the NBA. The 6-foot-1 guard out of Georgia is averaging 4.2 points and 1.4 assists in five games with the Jazz. Utah has gone 4-1 since signing him. Gaines had 9 points Thursday against the Cavs. Before being signed by the Jazz, Gaines was averaging 23.9 points in 14 games with the NBA D-League's Idaho Stampede.
Analysis: Gaines would likely split a role with Wesley Matthews if Williams were to miss extended time and despite the feel-good story of an NBDL alum getting called up and hitting a game-winner with his first three-pointer in the NBA, his upside in Fantasy remains very limited. Fantasy owners will also have to keep an eye on the recovery of G Deron Williams because when he is healthy and returns to the lineup, Gaines will see a very minimal role.
News: The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Deron Williams (wrist) did not practice Friday and is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Milwaukee. Williams re-injured his right wrist Thursday night early in the fourth quarter against Cleveland. In his absence, Sundiata Gaines went 3 for 3 from the floor in nine minutes of action, including the game-winning three-pointer to beat the Cavs at the buzzer.
Analysis: Williams missed two game with the wrist injury the first time around. He is going to be treated on a day-to-day basis and Fantasy owners will have to keep a close eye on him over the weekend leading up to Fantasy Week 13 (Jan. 18-24). When healthy, he remains one of the elite guard options in Fantasy hoops. Gaines would likely split a role with Wesley Matthews if Williams were to miss extended time and despite the feel-good story of an NBDL alum getting called up and hitting a game-winner with his first three-pointer in the NBA, his upside in Fantasy remains very limited.
News: Utah PG Sundiata Gaines had his first decent game of his NBA career on Monday against Miami. Gaines played 11 minutes and shot 3 for 4 from the field for a career-high seven points. He added an assist.
Analysis: Gaines was called up from the team's NBDL affiliate where he was putting up high-end numbers, but that won't be the case in the NBA where he will be looked at as more of a third point guard behind Deron Williams and Ronnie Price.
News: Grizzlies G Sundiata Gaines shot just 1 of 7 from the field in 21 minutes off the bench during his NBA debut Tuesday against Memphis.
Analysis: Gaines was called up from the team's NBDL affiliate where he was putting up high-end numbers, but that won't be the case in the NBA where he will be looked at as more of a third point guard behind Deron Williams and Ronnie Price.
