News: Memphis has worked out free agent point guard Mike Bibby, reports USA Today Wednesday.
Analysis: Bibby may or may not sign with Memphis. That said, he is not expected to gain relevant Fantasy value as a backup with that, or any other, team.
News: Knicks guard Mike Bibby earned a DNP-coach's decision during Saturday night's contest against the Cavaliers. Bibby is averaging just 12.6 minutes in the 29 games he has appeared in this season.
Analysis: With Jeremy Lin now out for the remainder of the regular season, Bibby could start to see some extended minutes moving forward. However, that hasn't been the case so far. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor how coach Mike Woodson distributes the minutes at point guard moving forward. Unless he sees a spike in production and minutes, Bibby isn't worth owning in most formats at this point.
News: Knicks G Mike Bibby was once again not much of a factor during Tuesday night's contest against the Bobcats. Bibby, who continues to come off the bench for New York, finished with just four points in the 111-78 victory, on 1 of 3 shooting from the field. He went 1 for 3 from behind the arc and also chipped in with three rebounds, three assists and a block, while logging 16 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Bibby continues to be merely a minimal contributor for the Knicks, as he has scored a combined 12 points over his last five games. He is averaging just 10.3 minutes a night over that stretch and has scored in double figures only two times on the year. Unless he sees a spike in production, Bibby isn't worth owning in most formats at this point.
News: Knicks guard Mike Bibby returned to the court on Thursday night when New York traveled to Memphis. He came off the bench for 19 minutes and went 1 for 4 from the field, missing both of his attempts from downtown. Bibby, who had missed a game because of an ankle injury, finished the game with two boards, three assists and two points. The Knicks would lose to the Grizzlies, 94-83.
Analysis: Bibby is clearly a role player off the bench and is the third point guard option. Despite being back Bibby won't see his minutes or production go up, which is why Fantasy owners should view him as a low-end guard option in the deepest of leagues.
News: New York guard Mike Bibby tweaked his ankle on Monday against Charlotte and could not play on Wednesday against the 76ers. Bibby only played six minutes before leaving the game against the Bobcats for good on Monday. Bibby is considered day to day by the Knicks.
Analysis: Bibby is in his 14th NBA season and seems to be slowing down as a result of injuries. The 33-year-old has dealt with back, foot and now ankle issues during the early part of the year as he's posting just 4.9 points per game with the Knicks. He doesn't receive much playing time and will continue to come off the bench -- when healthy. Fantasy owners should view him as a marginal option in deeper formats at the point.
News: New York G Mike Bibby left Monday's game against Charlotte with a tweaked ankle and was limited to just six minutes of playing time. Bibby, who recently returned from a foot issue, attempted just one shot -- a 3-pointer -- before departing. He was held without any statistic.
Analysis: Bibby is in his 14th NBA season and seems to be slowing down as a result of injuries. The 33-year-old has dealt with back, foot and now ankle issues during the early part of the year as he's posting just 4.9 points per game with the Knicks. He doesn't receive much playing time and will continue to come off the bench -- when healthy. Fantasy owners should view him as a marginal option in deeper formats at the point.
News: Knicks G Mike Bibby (foot) could return to the rotation on Friday at Washington, according to the New York Times. Bibby was hobbled by a sore foot on Wednesday night and missed his second game of the season. The injury was not disclosed until Thursday.
Analysis: Bibby was sidelined for the season opener because of back spasms, but is now dealing with another setback. The 33-year-old has totaled just seven points and six assists in four games this season as he serves as a reserve point guard for the Knicks. Bibby is averaging 18.5 minutes per game, a total Fantasy owners should expect him to hover around for the season. Consider him a low-end option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said Monday that point guard Mike Bibby is ready to play in Wednesday's second game against the Warriors. Bibby sat out the season opener against the Celtics on Sunday with a lingering back injury.
Analysis: Bibby suffered back spasms and left the last preseason game for the Knicks. He missed the season opener, but should be good to go going forward. Bibby averaged 7.3 points, 2.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 22 games with Miami last year. And with the Hawks, he averaged 9.4 points, 3.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 56 games. Bibby's numbers have dwindled in the past few years, but should be a nice asset for the Knicks, when healthy. Still, his Fantasy value is low-end at this time.
News: The Knicks ruled Mike Bibby out for the season opener against the Celtics on Christmas Day Sunday. Bibby is dealing with a back injury and will open the season day to day for the Knicks.
Analysis: Bibby suffered back spasms and left the last preseason game for the Knicks. Now, he cannot open the season. Bibby averaged 7.3 points, 2.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 22 games with Miami last year. And with the Hawks, he averaged 9.4 points, 3.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 56 games. Bibby's numbers have dwindled in the past few years, but should be a nice asset for the Knicks, when healthy. Still, his Fantasy value is low-end at this time.
News: Knicks G Mike Bibby left during the first half of the Knicks’ preseason game against the Nets Wednesday night with back spasms. He would not return. There is no indication of the seriousness of the injury.
Analysis: Bibby averaged 7.3 points, 2.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 22 games with Miami last year. And with the Hawks, he averaged 9.4 points, 3.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 56 games. Bibby's numbers have dwindled in the past few years, but should be a nice asset for the Knicks. In terms of Fantasy value, Bibby doesn't bring enough to the table to warrant much attention at this time even when healthy.
News: The Knicks officially signed guard Mike Bibby to a one-year contract worth the veteran's minimum of $1.4 million, reports the New York Post. New York waived veteran Chauncey Billups with the amnesty clause on Saturday, which leaves an opening at the point. Bibby would likely share time running the fast-paced offense with Toney Douglas. "Mike is a veteran point guard who we know can be successful in our system," Knicks interim general manager Glen Grunwald said. "He's an effective player who has a long track record of leading his teams to postseason success."
Analysis: Bibby averaged 7.3 points, 2.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 22 games with Miami last year. And with the Hawks, he averaged 9.4 points, 3.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 56 games. Bibby's numbers have dwindled in the past few years, but should be a nice asset for the Knicks. In terms of Fantasy value, Bibby doesn't bring enough to the table to warrant much attention at this time.
News: According to Newsday, free agent guard Mike Bibby will sign with the New York Knicks on Sunday. The Knicks waived veteran Chauncey Billups with the amnesty clause on Saturday, which leaves an opening at the point. Bibby would likely share time running the fast-paced offense with Toney Douglas.
Analysis: Bibby averaged 7.3 points, 2.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 22 games with Miami last year. And with the Hawks, he averaged 9.4 points, 3.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 56 games. Bibby's numbers have dwindled in the past few years, but should be a nice asset for the Knicks. In terms of Fantasy value, Bibby doesn't bring enough to the table to warrant much attention at this time.
News:Mike Bibby's tenure with the Heat likely ended Sunday with the Game 6 loss in the NBA Finals to the Mavericks. Bibby is a free agent, and he isn't expected to return to the Heat. Bibby joined Miami after receiving a buyout from Washington when he was traded there from Atlanta. His season totals for 2010-11 was 8.6 points, 3.3 assists and 2.4 rebounds. With Miami, he averaged 7.3 points, 2.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 22 games. With Washington, he averaged 1.0 points, 4.0 assists and 1.5 rebounds in two games. And with the Hawks, he averaged 9.4 points, 3.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 56 games.
Analysis: Bibby, 33, will look to latch on with a new team as a reserve, and there's also a chance he could return to Miami in a lesser role. Still, his best days are clearly behind him, and he has minimal Fantasy value coming into the year. Keep an eye on where he lands, but Bibby should not be drafted in the majority of leagues in 2011-12.
News: Heat guard Mike Bibby put on a shooting clinic from downtown during Tuesday's 102-90 loss to the Cavaliers. Bibby finished with a season-high 23 points in the defeat and made seven 3-pointers. All 11 of his shot attempts actually came from behind the arc, with Bibby nailing seven of them. His other two points came from the free-throw line and he added two steals, two rebounds and an assist to his statline while logging 43 minutes. Bibby is shooting a whopping 56 percent from behind the arc over his last five contests.
Analysis: Bibby has been shooting the ball lights out of late -- especially from downtown. The veteran point guard is actually shooting 59 percent from 3-point land since he has been inserted into the starting lineup and is averaging 11.3 points over that stretch. While his numbers are still way down from a few years ago, Bibby has definitely seen a boost as a starter and could make for a nice low-end Fantasy guard for those owners needing help at the position during their playoff run. Continue to view him as such while he is playing so well.
News: With Mario Chalmers (knee) expected to miss at least two weeks, Miami guard Mike Bibby stepped into the starting role Wednesday against the Pistons. He played fairly efficient, but didn't elevate his game -- or production -- much in the win. Bibby scored five points on 2 of 5 shooting, but never turned the ball over. He assisted on four baskets and matched it by pulling down four rebounds in 26 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Bibby is still expected to receive a Fantasy boost -- by default -- with the increased playing time and responsibility. Fantasy owners should not worry too much about a pedestrian 5-4-4 line the first time out. The veteran has the experience to get better with his new teammates, and he will have more opportunity than before. Bibby will continue to make some 3-pointers and assist on easy buckets for the remainder of the season. We expect him to be able to pick it up a bit with Chalmers out. Still, the Arizona product is just a low-end option in all formats.
News: The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that with Mario Chalmers (knee) expected to miss at least two weeks, coach Erik Spoelstra said Mike Bibby will start at point guard with Eddie House as the No. 2 option. “Eddie will come in and play,” Spoelstra said. “It might not be the exact same rotation that we had before, where we split 48 minutes with point guards. But I have full confidence in Eddie. He’s kept himself ready.”
Analysis: The Heat have three games in Fantasy Week 22, and Bibby could be a sneaky Fantasy option in deeper leagues. When Chalmers was injured against the Nuggets on Saturday in Miami, Bibby scored 14 points off the bench as he got hot from downtown, connecting on 50 percent of his attempts. He was 5 for 9 from the field, as he made his only 2-point shot in 34 minutes of action.
News: Miami guard Mike Bibby played a big part in the team's 103-98 win over Denver on Saturday. With starting guard Mario Chalmers getting injured late in the first quarter, the Heat leaned heavily on the veteran guard. Bibby scored 14 points off the bench as he got hot from downtown, connecting on 50 percent of his attempts. He was 5 for 9 from the field, as he made his only 2-point shot. "I think Mike fits right in," teammate Dwyane Wade said. "He's a guy who's great when he gets the ball ... a very good shooter and most importantly, he's a veteran guy who's very smart. He's going to be big for us in the playoffs." Bibby chipped in a steal, two assists and one board for the Heat in his 34 minutes of court time.
Analysis: Bibby has scored in double figures in three of his last five games -- in the two games he didn't he scored a combined two points. Fantasy owners in deeper category-based leagues should continue viewing Bibby as a low-end option. With no timetable for Chalmers' return, Bibby should see a boost in his minutes. But the veteran might not be able to log heavy minutes night in and night out. Continue to monitor his playing time in Miami -- with or without Chalmers healthy.
News: Heat G Mike Bibby checked into Friday's game against the Hawks, his former team, late in the first quarter and received a warm ovation from the now-opposing crowd. He didn't do much on the floor compared to what those fans were used to, finishing with two points on 1 of 5 shooting. He did manage to record a team-high six assists to go along with four rebounds in 25 minutes of playing time. The Heat routed the Hawks 106-85.
Analysis: Bibby admitted that the trade out of Atlanta saddened him initially, but he realizes that the NBA is a business. On the court, he continues to come off of the bench and chip in for Miami, averaging 5.8 points and 1.5 assists per game. Bibby was brought in as a 3-point shooter, and he's held up his end of the bargain -- shooting 48 percent from beyond the arc. Fantasy owners should consider him to be a bit of an afterthought outside of deeper formats now that his role is clearly defined with the Heat.
News:Mike Bibby has already been back to Atlanta twice since the Hawks gave him away last month, grabbing clothes and other items from his house. He'll be there for something else on Friday. For the first time in four years - technically, one day shy of that four-year anniversary - Bibby will be in Atlanta as an opponent when his latest team, the Miami Heat, visit the Hawks. It'll be the 10th time in his career that Bibby will be on the visitors' side of the court in Atlanta, but this one will likely seem more significant in a number of ways. "I've been thinking about it a lot," Bibby said. "I think it's going to be fun. Good to see some of the old friends. I was good friends with people on the team, people in the organization. So I think it should be a good homecoming." Bibby's road to Miami started Feb. 23 when the Hawks traded him to Washington in part of a five-player deal, a move that caught the veteran point guard by some surprise. He sought a buyout from the Wizards, and it came at a price: Bibby decided to forgo his entire salary for next season, just more than $6 million, to have the chance to join Miami and compete for a championship.
Analysis: The Heat have asked Bibby to be a calming, veteran influence, and say they like what he's done in those capacities. He's appeared in eight games with Miami, averaging 5.8 points and connecting on 48 percent of his 3-point attempts. "Mike's a veteran," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "He understands what it takes and understands why we brought him here." Bibby has minimal Fantasy value with the Heat since he's coming off the bench. Ignore him in the majority of leagues for the rest of the season.
News: Heat G Mike Bibby was held scoreless in Sunday's game against the Bulls, playing just 11 minutes while Mario Chalmers was given much of the playing time in the fourth quarter. Bibby attempted only one shot from the field and did not have an assist in the game. Chalmers finished the game with 11 points and five assists, shooting 4 of 5 from the field.
Analysis: Expect this to be an up-and-down situation for both players going forward. Bibby was brought on to give the team an established veteran presence at the point guard position, but it has been made clear that he will have to earn him playing time. Bibby has some appeal in deeper formats as a possible source for 3-point help, but that will not come to fruition until he can establish himself.
News: With the Heat up by more than 20 points just after halftime of Thursday's game against the Magic, point guard Mike Bibby's debut seemed like it couldn't get better after he hit a 3-pointer to extend the lead further. However, not only would he fail to hit another shot all night, but the Magic would rally from a 24-point deficit to beat the Heat 99-96. Bibby entered the game for the first time with 1:10 left in the first quarter, and finished with three points in 19 minutes played. He added a pair of rebounds and an assist on the night.
Analysis: Bibby got a fairly-loud ovation from the Miami crowd when he appeared wearing No. 0 for the first time Thursday, but it would be one of few cheers he would produce all night as he missed badly on 3 of 4 shots from beyond the arc, including one air ball. He served as Mario Chalmers' backup throughout the game, though he was on the floor in crunch-time for his long-range ability with the team behind. Fantasy owners shouldn't have expected much more from the veteran in his first game with his new teammates. His role should become more clear over the next few games, and we expect him to crack the starting lineup eventually. Bibby has the playoff experience (80 games) that the Heat coveted, and he turned down more than $6 million just to join them. He clearly wants to win, but Fantasy owners will have to wait on him to catch up with the defense-first scheme in Miami before trusting him in any format.
News: The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports Thursday that new Heat point guard Mike Bibby is expected to see some action Thursday night against Orlando, but Mario Chalmers remains the starter against the Magic.
Analysis: It should only be a matter of time before Bibby starts for the Heat. But even as a starter Bibby will have minimal Fantasy value. He is averaging just 9.1 points and 3.6 assists per game this season. Keep an eye on how he does in his first few games in Miami before deciding if he's worth adding in your league.
News: After receiving a buyout from the Wizards after being traded from the Hawks before the deadline, multiple sources report guard Mike Bibby has officially signed with the Heat after clearing waivers on Wednesday. He has previously stated that joining Miami would ensure him the best chance at winning an NBA Championship. Bibby is expected to play Thursday against the Magic. "Mike, with his vast postseason experience, long-range game and point guard abilities, will give us a boost," team president Pat Riley told the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Analysis: Bibby turned down more than $6 million to join the Heat, so there's no question on his motives to move down south. He is averaging just 9.1 points and 3.6 assists per game this season, but shooting the best he has ever shot from beyond the arc (43.5 percent). Bibby will get a shot at starting ahead of current starter Mario Chalmers eventually, but he won't be asked to do much more than distribute the ball and knock down open shots with the amount of talent around him. Bibby remains a low-end Fantasy option in the short-term, while he eases into Mimi's lineup over the next few games.
News: Guard Mike Bibby has officially chosen to join the Miami Heat, Bibby's agent Davis Falk confirmed to the Washington Post . Bibby, who was bought out by the Wizards just days after being traded from the Hawks, still has to clear waivers but is expected to do so on Wednesday. "He's going to Miami. He'll clear waivers and he'll sign, yes," Falk said. "When we discussed the buyout, I asked him, if you could go to any team, without hesitation, he said Miami. Not because of the weather. He thinks it's the best chance to win a championship and make a significant impact on winning a championship."
Analysis: Bibby gave up a lot of money to join the Heat and will get a chance to be the starting point guard for the team. He has really struggled during the last two season in Atlanta and is averaging just 9.1 points and 3.6 assists per game this season. Continue to view him as a low-end Fantasy option until he shows what he can do playing alongside the Big Three.
News: According to multiple reports, guard Mike Bibby is expected to sign with the Heat. Bibby will have to clear waivers first and is expected to sign with the club on Wednesday. The 32-year-old was traded to the Wizards at the trade deadline and was bought out by the Wizards on Monday.
Analysis: Bibby is expected to be the new starting point guard for Miami, so he has a chance to regain some of his old Fantasy form. He has really struggled during the last two season in Atlanta and is averaging just 9.1 points and 3.6 assists per game this season. Continue to view him as a low-end Fantasy option until he shows what he can do playing alongside the Big Three.
News: According to various reports, the Wizards and Mike Bibby have agreed to terms on a buyout. The move will allow Bibby to join a contender and be eligible for the playoffs. Bibby appeared in just two games for Washington.
Analysis: All signs seem to point to Bibby joining the Miami Heat to pair up with his brother-in-law Eddie House. He would likely be the team's starting point guard, but as we have seen from him in Atlanta the past couple of seasons that does not mean he will be a very solid Fantasy option. He is averaging just 9.1 points and 3.6 assists per game this season. He could, however, exploit some open looks from beyond the arc.
News: Wizards newly acquired guard Mike Bibby made his debut with the team in Friday's loss to the Heat. He failed to score a single point, missing on all four of his shot attempts. However, Bibby got his new teammates involved a bit as he assisted on four baskets in 10 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Bibby wasn't on the floor long enough to make a bigger impact, but his role is certainly not going to be as prominent as it was in Atlanta. At the same time, he should find himself somewhere in between Friday's 10 minutes and the 30 mpg he averaged leading up to this point with the Hawks. Bibby will continue to spell -- and tutor -- rookie standout John Wall for the rest of the year and he's reportedly said that he doesn't want to be bought out as originally considered during the trade deadline. Fantasy owners should stay away from Bibby in the short term as he adjusts to life as a Wizard, to find out exactly what to expect on a normal basis.
News: The Washington Post reports that the trade with Atlanta went through officially Friday, which means that new Washington players Mike Bibby, Maurice Evans and Jordan Crawford are cleared to play in Friday's game at Miami.
Analysis: There is still speculation Bibby might see a buyout following the trade, which could still happen, but it appears like he will play against the Heat. Bibby loses what little Fantasy value he had left going to the Wizards because he will now be the No. 2 point guard behind John Wall. If he gets a buyout and heads to a new team where he could start then his value could rise, but Bibby is not worth using in the majority of leagues. He was averaging 9.4 points, 3.6 assists and shooting just 44 percent from the field for Atlanta and was having one of his worst NBA seasons.
News: The official team website for the Wizards reports Friday that new Washington players Mike Bibby, Maurice Evans and Jordan Crawford, who were traded from Atlanta in the deal for Kirk Hinrich and Hilton Armstrong, are with the team heading to shootaround but can't participate because their paperwork with the NBA following the trade has yet to be finalized. The Wizards play at Miami on Friday night, which will be the debut for the three new Washington players. There is speculation Bibby might see a buyout following the trade, which could still happen, but it appears like he will play against the Heat.
Analysis: Bibby loses what little Fantasy value he had left going to the Wizards because he will now be the No. 2 point guard behind John Wall. If he gets a buyout and heads to a new team where he could start then his value could rise, but Bibby is not worth using in the majority of leagues. He was averaging 9.4 points, 3.6 assists and shooting just 44 percent from the field for Atlanta and was having one of his worst NBA seasons.
News: The Atlanta Hawks dealt point guard Mike Bibby on Wednesday to the Washington Wizards. Bibby, Maurice Evans, Jordan Crawford and a first-round draft pick were traded to the Wizards for point guard Kirk Hinrich and center Hilton Armstrong.
Analysis: Bibby comes to the Wizards, where he'll likely come off the bench behind Nick Young and John Wall. Amazingly, Bibby goes from starting in Atlanta to being a bench player with the lowly Wizards. He was averaging 9.4 points, 3.6 assists and shooting just 44 percent from the field for Atlanta and was having one of his worst NBA seasons. Coming off the bench in Washington, we doubt he'll be much more than a low-end Fantasy option.
News: After a somewhat disappointing unofficial first half of the season, Hawks guard Mike Bibby turned in three solid performances in the three games prior to the All-Star break. Bibby scored in double-digits in all three of the those contests, while shooting a whopping 52 percent from downtown. He also logged over 30 minutes in all three games and finally gave the Hawks some much needed production out of the point guard position. Atlanta will need strong play out of the point if they want to make some noise come playoff time. Bibby is shooting a career-high 44.7 percent from behind the arc this season and is currently ranked 54th among all guards in scoring, in terms of Fantasy points.
Analysis: Many were expecting Bibby to bounce back a bit after a down year in Atlanta last season, but so far that has not been the case. His numbers across the board are very similar to those he put up a year ago, when the 32-year-old first began losing some of his Fantasy appeal. While Bibby has been lighting it up from deep, he is shooting a dreadful 63 percent from the charity stripe. His field goal percentage and minutes are up, but for the second year in a row, he is averaging only eight shots per game. His assists and rebounding totals have also not been what was expected from the 13-year veteran, especially since he is not scoring. Hopefully his performances prior to the All-Star break can spring board him into a strong second half. If not look for Jeff Teauge and Jamal Crawford to start too cut into his minutes. Still, as long the ball goes through his hands first in Atlanta, Bibby can be considered a solid low-end Fantasy guard.
News: Hawks guard Mike Bibby was able to find his scoring touch in Monday's 94-79 win over the Pistons. Bibby scored 17 points in the victory on 7 of 12 shooting from the field. He went 3 of 6 from downtown and also added seven assists, six rebounds and a steal to his statline while logging 39 minutes. "Mike got into a rhythm early and I wanted to keep him on the floor," coach Larry Drew said.
Analysis: Bibby looked very sharp on Monday at the Palace, and looked the player he used to be in his younger days against the Pistons. Still, performances like Monday's have been to few and far between for the 32-year-old as he is averaging 5.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists over his last 10 games. He has scored in double figures just twice over that stretch and should remain low-end Fantasy option heading into the second half of the season.
News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Hawks PG Mike Bibby feels his recent shooting slump is coming to an end. Bibby has shot 10 for 37 (27.0 percent) from 3-point range in the last nine games. “I felt like I was back today," said Bibby on Thursday.
Analysis: Bibby is disappointing in Fantasy for a second season, averaging less than 10 points and four assists, and his owners in deeper formats are jumping ship in droves. Bibby is only starting in 11 percent of leagues right now, and for good reason. Look elsewhere for guard help if you can.
News: With his season scoring average hovering around career-low levels, Atlanta guard Mike Bibby could be at the down slope of his stellar career. Bibby, who will turn 33 years old on May 13, has seen his production decrease since the 2009-10 campaign -- his second full season with the Hawks. The 13-year point guard is posting just 9.4 ppg this season, one year after averaging a career-low 9.1 ppg. “It’s different,” he told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I can definitely feel . . . I am not going to say I feel my age. Because what I still do out there is I’ve catered myself to the roll of taking care of the team and making sure everybody is doing what they need to be doing and making sure they have fun and do what it takes to win.”
Analysis: Bibby might not want to admit he is starting to slow down, but his numbers tell otherwise. In addition to his scoring dip, Bibby has tallied a career-low 3.6 assists on a talented Atlanta team loaded with scoring options. Bibby attributes his low scoring to not having to be focus of the offense like he was in Sacramento. “Everybody looks at it like I am not scoring as much, but I really don’t have to,” he told the newspaper. “We’ve got three All-Stars [counting Josh Smith] and the sixth man of the year. My job is not to score. My main thing I want to do is when that ball makes it around to me, make the shot and kind of spread the floor for them.” Fantasy owners who have relied on Bibby in years past might have to start looking for other point guard options. His minutes have decreased in the last four games and he has not topped 40 minutes in a game sine Jan. 17. Consider him a low-end option only in deeper leagues for now.
News: Coming off of a scoreless night against the Clippers Friday, Hawks guard Mike Bibby rebounded against the Wizards Saturday, barely. He scored seven points on 2 of 6 shooting, although both makes were from beyond the arc -- the only solid part of his game lately. Bibby assisted on three baskets while pulling down three rebounds and stealing a pass defensively.
Analysis: Bibby has not been able to find the basket recently, shooting 7 of 28 from the floor over his last five games, with six of the makes coming from long-range. Outside of the three-ball, Bibby has not contributed much to the team's winning ways, and his minutes are dwindling over the last week. With his scoring at a standstill and the assists just not there, Bibby is only a marginal Fantasy option at this point. It might be the time to experiment with other options at guard.
News: Hawks guard Mike Bibby turned in another pedestrian performance in Friday's 111-102 win over the Knicks. Bibby scored just five points in the contest on 2 of 4 shooting from the field. He went 1 of 3 from behind the arc and finished with five rebounds and one assist in 33 minutes. Bibby is averaging 8.4 points and 2.0 assists over his last five contests.
Analysis: Bibby continues to put up pedestrian numbers and has been somewhat of a disappointment this season. He continues to defer to Atlanta's other scoring options, but is averaging a career-low 3.8 assists. It's possible his thumb is still bothering him, however, Bibby has struggled all season to put up numbers. Consider him just a low-end Fantasy guard heading into Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 31-Feb. 6).
News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Hawks G Mike Bibby (left hand) sat out practice Thursday. X-rays were negative though, and he's probable for Friday's game against the Knicks. "He sounds like he is going to be OK," coach Larry Drew said.
Analysis: Bibby's scoring is down a point in January from his December number of 10.2, and he's only managed 3.5 assists a game this month. Until he starts to do a little more Fantasy-wise, Bibby remains just a low-end guard option when healthy.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby is averaging 10 points a game this season, but he's been struggling a bit lately with just three double-digit games in his last 12.
Analysis: Bibby is playing almost three minutes a game more this season than he was in 2009-10. His scoring average is also up about a point, while his assist (3.9) and rebound averages (2.3) are exactly the same as last campaign. Bibby continues to start for Atlanta, but he doesn't do a whole lot offensively and remains only worth owning in deeper formats.
News: Atlanta guard Mike Bibby scored eight points Wednesday in Toronto but struggled shooting the basketball. Bibby has been nothing but struggles of late and went just 2 for 8 on Wednesday. Both his field goals were 3-pointers and Bibby added four assists in 35 minutes.
Analysis: Bibby has only scored in double figures once in his last five games and he isn't making up for that by passing the rock, either. He's shot just 13 for 35 over his last five games and right now really only needs to be active in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Atlanta guard Mike Bibby grabbed 10 rebounds on Tuesday night as the Hawks defeated the Kings. Bibby couldn't record a double-double as he managed just nine points on 3 of 9 shooting with three 3-pointers. He added four assists and two steals.
Analysis: Bibby isn't going to rebound like that consistently, considering he's still averaging just 3.2 per game over his last five. He's also not scoring consistently or dishing the rock. Bobby is struggling at the moment and his Fantasy value has become that of a mid-range Fantasy option.
News: Despite producing a 15-point effort in his last game out, Atlanta guard Mike Bibby can't seem to buy a bucket. He shot 2 for 4 from the field on Friday against Oklahoma City, one of those coming from behind the 3-point arc. He would finish with five points, one assist and one rebound in his 26 minutes on the court.
Analysis: Bibby is averaging 7.2 points, 3.2 assists and 1.2 boards per outing over his last five games. Besides his one good game, Bibby is not looking like a starting guard in the NBA. Jeff Teague has been pushing him this year for minutes, but even he didn't do much on Friday. Bibby's Fantasy value continues to slip, which is why he's only worth using in deeper formats right now. Monitor the guard situation in Atlanta as the season progresses, as Bibby's value could drop even lower.
News: Atlanta guard Mike Bibby took a while to score on Wednesday against Cleveland and ultimately produced a porous night. The Hawks managed to trounce the Cavaliers despite Bibby's six-point effort on 2 of 7 shooting from the field. He played 25 minutes and both field goals he hit were 3-pointers. Bibby did not have a rebound in the game and had only three assists.
Analysis: The Hawks had a large lead and didn't need to give Bibby that much run. Still, he shot poorly and had one of his poorer games in a while. Bibby is averaging 12.2 points, 4.8 assists and two 3-pointers per night over his last five, which are improvements from his season's numbers. Bibby is in the latter stages of his career, but is still worth using in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Atlanta guard Mike Bibby dished out a season-high eight assists on Thursday night against Boston. Bibby scored 11 points on a 5-for-9 shooting display -- going 1 for 3 from downtown. The veteran guard would add three rebounds and two steals. In efforts wouldn't be enough though as Boston would prevail, 102-90.
Analysis: Bibby has scored in double figures in three of his last five games, averaging 9.6 points and 4.4 assists over that span. He's also grabbing 3.0 rebounds for the Hawks. He has been struggling to find his shot this year too, but has gone 11 for 20 over the last two games. Bibby is in the latter stages of his career, but is still worth using in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Hawks guard Mike Bibby scored just three points on 1 of 4 shooting in Saturday's 97-83 win over the Pacers. Bibby played 25 minutes and also chipped in with three rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: Bibby continues to deliver mediocre types of performances for Atlanta as he is averaging 9.2 points over his last five contests. He has been seeing about 30 minutes a game so far this season and is actually shooting a whopping 54 percent (51-95) from downtown. However, he isn't asked to do a whole lot on a Hawks team that is loaded with capable scorers. Continue to view him a s a low-end Fantasy guard heading into Week 8 (Dec. 13-19).
News: Hawks guard Mike Bibby scored just three points on 1 of 4 shooting in Saturday's 97-83 win over the Pacers. Bibby played 25 minutes and also chipped in with three rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: Bibby continues to deliver mediocre types of performances for Atlanta as he is averaging 9.2 points over his last five contests. He has been seeing about 30 minutes a game so far this season and is actually shooting a whopping 54 percent (51-95) from downtown. However, he isn't asked to do a whole lot on a Hawks team that is loaded with capable scorers. Continue to view him a s a low-end Fantasy guard heading into Week 8 (Dec. 13-19).
News: Hawks guard Mike Bibby scored 10 points in Saturday's 89-77 loss to Miami. Bibby shot 4 of 10 from the field in 31 minutes. He went 2 of 4 from behind the arc and also added six assists and five rebounds in the defeat.
Analysis: Bibby hasn't been putting up very impressive numbers for the most part this season. He is averaging 11 points and 4.4 assists over his last five contests and has been playing about 30 minutes a game this season. He is not asked to do much on a Hawks team stacked with capable scorers and distributors, which limits his Fantasy value. Continue to view him as a reserve at this point.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby was the only Atlanta starter who failed to score in double figures on Sunday in Toronto. In 27 minutes, he managed nine points off 3 of 8 shooting from the field. He added three assists and two rebounds.
Analysis: Bibby's nine points all came on 3-point shooting. He is averaging 9.0 points over his last five games with 3.6 assists in that span. He remains a starter with good playing time, but he is not asked to do much on a Hawks team stacked with capable scorers and distributors. He could become useful at some point, if injuries should open up a more considerable role for him. For now, however, he is a player to reserve.
News: According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Hawks PG Mike Bibby has been playing with a sore Achilles' tendon. Bibby had 11 points and two assists Monday against the Celtics.
Analysis: Bibby has scored in double figures in three straight games after some inconsistent scoring earlier in the season, so the Achilles' injury doesn't seem to be affecting him too much. He's no longer a reliable source of points or assists with Jamal Crawford spelling him off the bench, but as a starter, he still has some appeal in deeper leagues.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby played 20 minutes on Monday as the Hawks were trounced by the Celtics. Bibby shot 4 for 6 from the field and went 2 for 2 from long range to score 11 points in the game. He added just two assists, however.
Analysis: Bibby is averaging just 3.6 assists per game on the year and that isn't enough passing production from a guy averaging 10.7 points and 2.2 rebounds. His saving grace in Fantasy has been his 3-point shooting. Still, Bibby is not the option he once was. Instead, use Bibby only in deeper Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby had a rare strong performance in Tuesday's game at Indiana. He scored 15 points with seven assists and three rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 shots from beyond the arc. He also added a steal and did not turn the ball over while playing 32 minutes. For Bibby, it was his first double-digit scoring output in four games.
Analysis: Bibby continues to start, but he is not asked to do much on a regular basis. He is averaging just a 9-3-3 stat line in November despite seeing 28.4 minutes per game and is merely a stopgap measure for deeper formats unless this becomes more consistent. He picked up the slack some with Joe Johnson sluggish in this one, but that likely won't happen very often this season.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby had another unproductive game on Sunday against Minnesota. Despite starting, he played just 21 minutes and finished with only four points and four assists. He has failed to score 10 points or produce five assists in four straight games.
Analysis: Bibby remains one of the more unproductive starting point guards in the NBA. With Joe Johnson able to take on so much of the ball-handling responsibilities and Jeff Teague nipping at his heels, Bibby's short and long-term appeal in Fantasy remains minimal.
News: Hawks point guard Mike Bibby continued to put up less-than-stellar production on Monday against the Orlando Magic. Bibby played 27 minutes and took just six shots as he scored seven points. He went 1 for 2 from long range and added five rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Bibby is averaging just three assists and three rebounds per game and that hurts his Fantasy value as a point guard who is not scoring that much this year. The Hawks have so many offensive options and Bibby is not one averaging just 12.1 ppg on the year. Bibby is just a low-end Fantasy starter at point guard.
News: Hawks Veteran guard Mike Bibby has fended off Jeff Teague to remain Atlanta's starting point guard, but that status had to take a hit after Wednesday's game against the Pistons. He finished with a season-low four points on just 2 of 5 shooting. He chipped in four assists and a rebound in the win during his 34 minutes on the court.
Analysis: Bibby only took five shots, so you'd expect him to be a distributor on a talented Hawks team, but he wasn't on Wednesday. His competition, Teague, chipped in just seven points in 16 minutes. Still, you have to think that it's just a matter of time before Teague's minutes significantly cut into Bibby's. For now, keep Bibby around as a low-end Fantasy reserve.
News: Veteran guard Mike Bibby has fended off Jeff Teague to remain Atlanta's starting point guard, and made that decision look good in Wednesday's season opener against Memphis. Bibby went 7 for 9 from the field, hitting all four of his 3-pointers and his lone foul shot, finishing with 19 points. Bibby added one board and dished out four assists in the Hawks' 119-104 victory over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Bibby ran the team most of the preseason as Teague was injured for the majority of it. The veteran will likely continue to start, but could see his minutes cut into by Teague as the season progresses. Fantasy owners should view Bibby as a reserve player for now.
News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Mike Bibby will remain the starter at point guard for the Hawks going into the regular season. A potential preseason battle between Bibby and Jeff Teague never developed due to an ankle injury for Teague and Bibby was chosen to retain starting duties. "My vision was to have Jeff constantly get better and constantly grow, and if there was a clear sign of him having a major impact on the team if he played significant minutes, I wanted to be in that position to have to make a decision," Hawks coach Larry Drew said. "But clearly that's not the case."
Analysis: Teague was hurt in the first preseason game and did not return until this past Thursday. He was seen to have a potential advantage over Bibby, but the report notes Drew thinks that Teague has not been aggressive enough since his return. We still expect Teague to push Bibby as the season develops, however, and Bibby's numbers took a big enough hit last year even with Teague not playing a major role. He is merely a reserve option for now.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby scored only five points on 2 of 6 shooting in Saturday's preseason game against the Hornets. Bibby played in 25 minutes and only one assist and two turnovers in the 84-74 win.
Analysis: Bibby has struggled a bit during the preseason and is being pushed by Jeff Teague for the starting point guard job. He averaged a career-low 9.1 points per game last season, but admitted it was because the team had so many capable scorers. Every starter returns from last season's 53-win team, so the competition at point guard will be closely watched in training camp. Even if Bibby wins out, the potential for a loss in playing time to Teague this year should be taken into account when making draft selections.
News:Jeff Teague will compete for the starting job in his second year with the Atlanta Hawks, who open practice on Tuesday. However, first-year coach Larry Drew says the job belongs to 32-year-old Mike Bibby until Teague or another player wins the job. "As I told Mike when I took the job, he is still my point guard until somebody can come in here and clearly beat him," Drew said at the team's media day.
Analysis: Bibby averaged 14.9 points in the 2008-09 season, but his scoring fell off last season. He averaged only 9.1 points per game, his career-low mark. Bibby admitted that his scoring went down because of the team having so many capable scorers on the roster. Every starter returns from last season's 53-win team, so the competition at point guard will be closely watched in training camp. Even if Bibby wins out, the potential for a loss in playing time to Teague this year should be taken into account when making draft selections.
News: Hawks guard Mike Bibby had the worst year of his career in 2009-10. He averaged career lows in points (9.1), assists (3.9), rebounds (2.3) and steals (0.8). Bibby was the starting point guard in Atlanta, but he was often replaced in the lineup by Jamal Crawford, who won the Sixth Man of the Year award.
Analysis: Bibby's days as a starting Fantasy guard are likely over. He could gain some value if Joe Johnson leaves as a free agent, but Bibby isn't going to relive his glory days when he was a star in Sacramento. Keep an eye on what happens in Atlanta this offseason, but plan on drafting Bibby with a late-round pick at best in 2010-11.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby will be back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons. He sat out Tuesday's contest due to an ingrown toenail.
Analysis: Bibby should be considered a low-end Fantasy guard due to his lack of production this season. Since he likely won't be at 100 percent, the safe bet is to keep him reserved in daily formats.
News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Hawks guard Mike Bibby, who missed the game at Charlotte on Tuesday, also could sit out Wednesday's game at Detroit because of an ingrown toenail on his left big toe. Bibby said he has had problems with the nail before, but he said the right half of the nail was removed this time to avoid an infection. He said he's not sure if he would play at Detroit. "I will try it when we get there," he said.
Analysis: Consider Bibby a low-end Fantasy guard in standard leagues even if he's able to play against the Pistons. Since he likely won't be at 100 percent, the safe bet is to keep him reserved in daily formats.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby did not play in Tuesday's game at Charlotte. He is dealing with a toe injury. He is considered questionable for Wednesday's game in Detroit.
Analysis: Bibby had scored just 10 points combined in his previous two games and has been held to five or fewer points in three of his last four. He is not worth taking an injury-risk gamble on for the final scoring period of the season.
News: According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Hawks G Mike Bibby will not play in Tuesday's game at Charlotte. He is dealing with a toe injury. He is considered questionable for Wednesday's game in Detroit.
Analysis: Bibby had scored just 10 points combined in his previous two games and has been held to five or fewer points in three of his last four. He is not worth taking an injury-risk gamble on for the final scoring period of the season.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby did not miss any action with his back problem as he played 26 minutes in a win over the Nets on Tuesday night. Bibby shot 3 for 7 from the field, two of his field goals came from 3-point range, and scored 10 points. Bibby added three boards, three dimes and a steal.
Analysis: Bibby has had a lot of trouble scoring of late and has only taken double-digit shot attempts once in his last five games. Not coincidentally, that was his best scoring output over that span with 16 points. Bibby is also not passing very well of late, either, and is looking like a poor option in even 12-team Fantasy leagues right now. He will always have hot and cold stretches and this is one of those cold ones.
News: According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Hawks G Joe Johnson (Achilles') will miss Thursday's game against Toronto in addition to Tuesday's game in New Jersey. He is considered questionable for Friday's game against Charlotte. Jeff Teague is expected to start in his place with Mike Bibby moving over to shooting guard.
Analysis: Teague gets a minor Fantasy boost for deeper leagues, but mostly just in daily lineup formats. He is only advisable in a situation where you need a last-minute injury replacement. Bibby's Fantasy boost could be slightly more significant, but should also be short lived. Match ups against Toronto and New Jersey could be helpful to both players.
News: The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Hawks guard Mike Bibby missed practice Monday with a back injury. He is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game at New Jersey.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Bibby's status, but he has minimal Fantasy value when healthy. Bibby has been outplayed all season by Jamal Crawford, and he's not worth the risk in Fantasy Week 21 even though we expect him to play. When healthy, Bibby is a low-end Fantasy guard in all formats.
News: Atlanta G Mike Bibby scored 16 points in a win over the Wizards on Thursday night. Bibby shot 7 of 11 from the field while dishing out five assists, grabbing four boards and picking up three steals. It was the third time in his last fives that Bibby has scored in double figures.
Analysis: Although Bibby has occasional nights like the one on Thursday, he is too inconsistent. Over his last five games he had a high of 23 points and a low of one. The assists -- 2.8 in his last five games -- remain generally low as well for a point guard on a team full of scorers. Bibby is best left as a Fantasy reserve.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby recorded two assists against the 76ers on Wednesday, his ninth consecutive game with five dimes or fewer. In only 22 minutes, he shot 4 of 6 from the field, including 3 of 4 from downtown. He added 11 points and two rebounds.
Analysis: Bibby is no longer the scorer he once was, averaging by far a career-low 8.7 points this season. It's not a surprise considering he's averaging only 8.0 shots a game. What is a surprise is that his assists aren't up, what with him not shooting the ball and playing point on a team full of capable scorers. His value is that of a Fantasy reserve at this point in his career.
News: G Mike Bibby scored just two points as the Hawks defeated the Clippers 110-92 on Wednesday. Bibby shot just 1 of 4 from the field in 24 minutes of play while adding five assists. He had previously scored in double figures in his two previous games but managed just one field goal on Wednesday.
Analysis: Bibby is averaging just 7.4 points per game to go along with five assists over his last five games. While Bibby might produce the occasional double figure game once in a blue moon, he does not contribute enough on a consistent basis. He is a Fantasy reserve at best.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby has been held under 10 points in three of his last five games. He is averaging 7.2 points, 3.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds over those games.
Analysis: Bibby usually gets around 25-30 minutes per game, but he rarely sees more than eight field goal attempts in a game and is not in a position to contribute much offensively. With so many offensive weapons around him, his lack of assists is very disappointing. But the fact remains that as long as Jamal Crawford is around, his role will be too limited to consider him anything more than a Fantasy reserve.
News: Atlanta G Mike Bibby scored just ten points 4 of 10 shooting as the Hawks fell to Orlando 104-86 on Saturday. Bibby played 26 minutes and acquired four rebounds while handing out three assists. Mike Bibby is shooting just 13 of 40 in his past five games for the Hawks.
Analysis: In his last five games, Bibby has averaged six points and 2.2 rebounds. As of now he is a low-end Fantasy option in the deepest of leagues.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby scored 11 points and hit three threes on Monday in a win at Houston. Bibby shot 4 for 9 overall and added three assists.
Analysis: Bibby is giving Fantasy owners just 8.0 points, 5.4 assists and a three per game over his last five. The assists give him Fantasy appeal but everything else brings it down to that of just a middle-of-the-road option in deeper leagues.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby managed just seven points Friday in a win over Charlotte. Bibby played 28 minute and shot 3 for 6 from the field. He added four assists.
Analysis: Bibby has scored in double figures once in his last five games and is averaging 6.2 points, 6.0 assists and less than a three per game over that span. The assists give him Fantasy appeal but everything else brings it down to that of just a middle-of-the-road option in deeper leagues.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby scored 10 points on Wednesday, making him one of the four starters to score in double figures in a 119-89 blowout of the Nets. Bibby also contributed five assists. He also finished December with just five games in double digits for scoring.
Analysis: Bibby's numbers continue to come in significantly lower than his season averages in years past, and at this point it seems there is no hope they'll return to where they once were. While he just came off a 20 point performance against Cleveland two games ago, Bibby's inconsistency has shown that he is just an average player in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby scored 20 points and added six dimes in the loss at Cleveland on Wednesday. Bibby hit three threes in the loss and shot 7 of 16 overall. He added three rebounds and one steal.
Analysis: Bibby finished December with just five games in double digits for scoring. Bibby's numbers continue to come in significantly lower than his season averages and at this point it seems there is no hope they'll return to where they once were. Bibby should prove a solid Fantasy play in deeper leagues but is just marginal in most formats.
News: Hawks point guard Mike Bibby scored 18 points on Tuesday at Minnesota as Atlanta thrashed the Wolves. Bibby added six assists and four rebounds and hit two threes in the win.
Analysis: Bibby hasn't done much scoring this season and his average is still under 10 points per game. He's doing slightly better than that over his last five contests but not much. He added a little over four dimes per game and is always good for a three or two. Bibby should prove a solid Fantasy play in deeper leagues but is just marginal in most formats.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby had 10 points with 4 assists in Saturday's game at Chicago. He is averaging just 8.8 points and 3.8 assists over his last five games.
Analysis: Bibby is getting just around 6-8 shots per game and while he can be a cheap source for three-point shooting in deeper formats, he has very little to offer Fantasy owners right now. While Jamal Crawford remains healthy, that should continue to be the case.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby had his best game in a while on Friday night at Toronto and that isn't saying much. Bibby scored eight points on 3 of 6 shooting after totaling 10 points over his previous three contests. Bibby hit two threes on Friday and dished out two assists over 16 minutes on the court.
Analysis: Bibby is starting but continues to lose minutes to Jamal Crawford. It is obvious that scoring is no longer a priority for the former Arizona Wildcat. He's averaging 9.7 points and 4.0 assists per game on the season and that is not going to win you any Fantasy leagues. He might be over-owned in 73 percent of leagues at this point. Bibby remains worth using in deeper Fantasy formats but Atlanta plays three times -- one of only eight teams that plays fewer than four times -- in Week 8 (Dec. 14-20) so now is as good a time as ever to keep him benched.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby scored a season-high 21 points on Friday in a win at Philly. Bibby shot 8 of 14 in the game with five threes. He added five assists and four rebounds.
Analysis: If Bibby could just sustain the way he played on Friday, he'd be worth using in all Fantasy leagues again. Still, this was the first time he's been over 20 points all year for Atlanta. Atlanta plays three games in Week 6 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6) and Bibby seems like he's a few more consistent games away from being used in all formats.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby was able to play through an ankle injury on Thursday in a 93-76 loss to the Magic. Bibby scored 10 points in the game, adding five assists and two rebounds.
Analysis: Bibby was moderately effective against the Magic on Thursday, putting up numbers similar to his season totals. He has seen a decrease in production since Jamal Crawford joined the team this season and is hard to recommend as much more than a No. 3 Fantasy option when active and healthy.
News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Hawks G Mike Bibby's left ankle is very sore, but that he is "day to day," according to team spokesman Arthur Triche. Bibby was injured in the the first quarter and played just five minutes of the Hawks' 96-88 loss to New Orleans Saturday night.
Analysis: Bibby and the Hawks are slated for just three games in Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 23-29). So with the injury, plus the decrease in production brought about by Jamal Crawford's presence, we'd recommend going with healthy viable alternatives where possible.
News: Atlanta starting guard Mike Bibby sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Hawks' game in New Orleans on Saturday night. Bibby appeared to roll the ankle while coming down from a jump shot about five minutes into the game.
Analysis: Bibby came in averaging 10.7 points and 4.2 assists in a little more than 31 minutes a game. The presence of Jamal Crawford has cut into Bibby's production and his status going into Week 5 (Nov. 23-29), where the Hawks play just three games, is highly risky. The Haws do not play again until Thursday.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby, who had struggled following the offseason acquisition of Jamal Crawford, averaging 9.1 points and 3.7 assists in his first two games, got back on track with 19 points and nine assists Wednesday against the Knicks -- both season highs. He also played 35 minutes, equaling a season high.
Analysis: Bibby will probably continue to have an up-and-down season, becoming almost an afterthought on nights when Crawford gets hot off the bench. He's still worth using in Fantasy since he contributes steals, 3-pointers and assists, but he's more of a matchups type than a must-start.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby had 7 points with 5 assists in Tuesday's game at Portland. He is averaging 9.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds through four games.
Analysis: Bibby has alternated double-digit and single-digit performances through his first four games, but the troubling thing for Fantasy owners has to be the way Jamal Crawford has looked the last three games. He had 27 points, 7 assists and 2 rebounds Tuesday and ultimately should take away more minutes and touches from Bibby than he will Joe Johnson.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby, who remains the starter this season despite the acquisition of Jamal Crawford, played 31 minutes to Crawford's 14 in the season opener Wednesday against the Pacers. He finished with 10 points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals, shooting 4 for 7 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range.
Analysis: Bibby also has to contend with rookie Jeff Teague for minutes, but if the first game is any indication, the Hawks don't have any debate who belongs at the position. Bibby isn't one of the top scorers in Atlanta, but he'll average in double figures and contribute enough assists, 3-pointers and steals to keep you satisfied in those categories. He's worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News: The Atlanta Hawks have officially announced new deals to re-sign unrestricted free agents Mike Bibby and Zaza Pachulia. Hawks coach Mike Woodson said the two are returning to "finish what we started" after leading the team to two straight playoff appearances. Terms of the deals, first reported last week, were not announced Monday.
Analysis: Bibby resolved a problem at point guard when he was acquired during the 2007-08 season. However, the team added Jamal Crawford in the offseason and that threatens to cut into Bibby's role this season. He will still be worth drafting in all leagues and could find enough of a niche as a starter alongside Joe Johnson and Crawford to remain Fantasy viable.
News: The Atlanta Hawks have reached an agreement to re-sign Mike Bibby to a three-year deal. Bibby's agent, David Falk, said Tuesday he has reached an "oral understanding" that will allow the Hawks to retain the point guard who has led the team to two straight playoff appearances. Bibby was an unrestricted free agent. Wednesday is the first day NBA free agents are allowed to sign contracts.
Analysis: The Hawks are re-signing Bibby after drafting another point guard, Jeff Teague of Wake Forest, in the first round last month and trading for guard Jamal Crawford. Bibby's Fantasy value stands to take a hit in Atlanta now, though, he'll still be worth drafting in all leagues and could find enough a niche alongside Crawford and Joe Johnson to remain viable.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby scored 20 points on Friday at Boston but the Hawks fell 104-92. Bibby shot 8-of-16 with a three and added six assists. He pulled down three rebounds as well.
Analysis: Bibby has been averaging 16 points per game over his last five games. He's been somewhat cold from the field recently as he's shooting just 43 percent from the field. Still, he's been hitting threes consistently. The assists are down slightly, too. All in all, Bibby remains worthy of use in most Fantasy leagues and all leagues of 12 teams and greater.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby played well on Monday in a win over Minnesota as he scored 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting with a three. Bibby dished out nine assists and grabbed five boards.
Analysis: Bibby is averaging 15 points, six dimes, four rebounds, over a three and almost a steal per game over his last five contests. He remains a must-start Fantasy guard at all times and has really become a nice Rotisserie option.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby had 14 points with five rebounds and three assists in Friday's game in Cleveland. He is averaging 14.0 points, 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds
Analysis: This is more or less what Bibby has been producing all season, making him a very steady option. You should not expect much more or less from him the rest of the way, making him a reliable No. 2 or 3 guard in most standard formats.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby had a nice game in defeating the Kings on Tuesday. Bibby went 7-of-12 from the floor with three threes and scored 18 points. He added seven assists and five rebounds.
Analysis: Bibby had his best scoring game in his last five on Tuesday but is still averaging a respectable 12 points per night when you consider he's also giving you five dimes and four boards. He's not playing at his highest level right now but he's more than worth using across the board.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby remained in a scoring slump Monday against the Wizards as he contributed just seven points in 37 minutes. Bibby went 3-of-11 from the field while contributing five rebounds and three assists. Bibby hasn't scored in double figures for four games.
Analysis: Bibby has really struggled to shoot the ball since battling the flu in late February. He has just 16 points in his last four games and has gone 6-of-28 (21 percent) in that span. You have to wonder if Bibby is still reeling somewhat from the flu. Hopefully he can snap out of this funk since Bibby has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby was able to play on Friday against the Heat in a 91-83 win. However, he was held without a point in the game, missing all eight of his shot attempts and handing out only two assists. He added three rebounds to his line as well.
Analysis: The Hawks were able to get the win over division rival Miami despite the poor play of Bibby who played nearly 10 minutes less than reserve Ronald "Flip" Murray who had 12 points. Bibby also failed to score in his last game played against the Jazz, playing only 15 minutes and missing all three of his shots. Now that he's healthy, he's a No. 2 guard as he will eventually score again.
News: The Atlanta Journal-Sentinel reports the Hawks will be at full strength for Friday night's game against Miami. Mike Bibby and Josh Smith will be back in uniform. They missed the Hawks' last game at Denver on Wednesday. Bibby had the flu and Smith was not with the team due to a personal matter. They were both on the floor with the starters during Friday morning's shootaround practice.
Analysis: It appears safe to keep Bibby active in all daily leagues. When healthy, he is a No. 2 Fantasy guard and hopefully he will won't be limited following the flu.
News: The Hawks were without starters Mike Bibby and Josh Smith for their game at Denver on Wednesday night. Bibby was sick and Smith was excused for a family matter, Hawks coach Mike Woodson said. Bibby was replaced by point guard Flip Murray, and forward Zaza Pachulia took Smith's place in the lineup.
Analysis: Bibby's absence from the game came as no surprise as it was already reported that he would be out. Bibby has once again become a viable Fantasy option since he moved from Sacramento to Atlanta and should be thought of as a No. 3 option.
News: The Atlanta Journal-Sentinel reports the Hawks could play Denver on Wednesday without starting point guard Mike Bibby (flu symptoms). Bibby did not attend shoot-around practice Wednesday and will be a game-time decision.
Analysis: It appears like Bibby will sit this one out with the Hawks ending their road trip against the Nuggets. As of now, keep Bibby reserved in daily leagues to be safe since he will likely take some time to rest before going home.
News: It was a rough night all around for Hawks PG Mike Bibby during a loss to the Jazz Monday. He played just 15 minutes while not recording a point. He missed all three field goals he took and had just one assist. Coach Mike Woodson said after that game that Bibby was feeling sick and that's why he was limited to 15 minutes.
Analysis: Bibby didn't play after picking up a foul early in the third period and it was hard to believe Atlanta would put him on the bench in what was a relatively close game at the time. He is just a bit under the weather and thankfully it's nothing more severe. Bibby has been great for the Hawks since latching on with the team last season, but is still more of a No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News: Atlanta guard Mike Bibby had nine points, two rebounds and one assist Tuesday at the Lakers and has now scored in single digits in his past two games. He has just 14 points in his past two games against the Lakers and Detroit.
Analysis: Bibby will continue to have erratic spurts like this at this point in his career. He still is a good source of points, assists and rebounds and should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: According to The Sports Xchange, Atlanta G Mike Bibby has been good for more than just his deft shooting touch this season. He's also helped the Hawks take care of the ball as well as just about any team in the league. Atlanta's 13.0 turnovers per game ranks seventh in the league. And Bibby's 3.09 assist/turnover ratio ranks eighth in the league.
Analysis: Bibby had a very quiet game at Detroit before the All-Star break, scoring only five points and handing out four assists. Hopefully the upcoming time off will allow Bibby to get healthier and he'll come out of the break better than he went into it. Bibby is a player who should be active in all leagues for the upcoming scoring period after the break.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby was back in action on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards. Bibby started against Washington after missing Saturday's loss to the Clippers with a sprained left foot. It was the first game he missed since joining Atlanta. "It was tough without him," Hawks coach Mike Woodson said. "I told him if he was ready to go, we needed him back out there." Bibby was 5-of-11 in the game for 12 points, six dimes, four boards, two steals and a three.
Analysis: It still doesn't sound as if Bibby is 100 percent healthy but with 19 points, five dimes, four boards, a steal and two threes per game over his last five contests, you have to start Bibby across the board if he's playing. Atlanta plays next on Wednesday against Detroit and Bibby should be fine for daily leagues to get active again.
News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Hawks coach Mike Woodson said Mike Bibby (foot) "might play" Tuesday against Washington.
Analysis: This admission by coach Woodson did not do much to clear up his guard's status for Tuesday. Fantasy owners in daily leagues should keep him reserved unless further word comes down from the team closer to tip off.
News: The Atlanta Hawks held out Mike Bibby with a sore foot Saturday after their starting point guard was injured the night before in Charlotte. Bibby, the Hawks' second-leading scorer with a 16.1-point average, missed his first game of the season for Atlanta, which was hosting the Los Angeles Clippers. Coach Mike Woodson listed Bibby as day-to-day and hopes he can return Tuesday against Washington.
Analysis: Bibby now becomes a big injury-risk for the upcoming shortened scoring period. The Hawks could choose to let him rest the injury through the All-Star break. Fantasy owners should at least be prepared to go with other options in Week 16. When healthy, Bibby is a useful No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Mike Bibby will not suit up for Saturday's game against the Clippers. He sprained his foot in Friday's game against Charlotte.
Analysis: Bibby now becomes a big injury-risk for the upcoming shortened scoring period. The Hawks could choose to let him rest the injury through the All-Star break. Fantasy owners should at least be prepared to go with other options in Week 16. When healthy, Bibby is a useful No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby was struggling big time as he notched single digits in scoring in three straight games recently. Bibby has seemingly bounced back after two straight games over 20 points. On Saturday night in a loss at Milwaukee, Bibby dropped 24 on 8-of-15 shooting. He added four assists, four boards and four threes.
Analysis: Bibby is averaging 22 points, three assists, four boards and 2.5 steals per game over his last two contests with a total of seven threes. He's back to playing at a high level and should be active across the board.
News: Atlanta guard Mike Bibby had two points, four rebounds, no assists and five turnovers Monday at Miami. This was one game after scoring only five points against Phoenix at home Sunday. Still, Atlanta coach Mike Woodson is behind Bibby despite his recent struggles. "He's having one of his better years, and he's been useful for us and I think our players love playing with him," Woodson said in an interview with CBSSports.com. "He's scoring the ball, he's assisting, people are open and he's getting people the ball in areas where they can be effective. He's been great for me. It's the first time I've had a point guard than can run a ball club."
Analysis: Look for Bibby to bounce back and continue to play well. He remains a No. 2 Fantasy guard and should start to post solid stats again soon.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby struggled with his shooting in a 104-99 loss to the Suns on Sunday. Bibby went 2-of-13 from the field in the game, scoring only five points. He jacked up seven triples in the game, converting on only one attempt.
Analysis: Bibby had been putting up consistent numbers of late before the debacle on Sunday. Even with the five-point performance, he is averaging 18.2 points a game over his last five games with 7.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds. He is a high-end No. 2 guard and this game should be dismissed as a fluke.
News: According to The Sports Xchange, Hawks G Mike Bibby had 10 assists by halftime Friday against the Bucks, notching his third double-digit assist performance on the season and first since finishing with 10 in a Dec. 3 win over Memphis. He finished with a season-high 15. Bibby also scored 12 points and had four rebounds in the game.
Analysis: Bibby is looking like a solid play right now. He brought his scoring average down slightly on Friday, but more than made up for it with a season-high mark in assists. He is a high-end No. 2 guard who is on a hot streak at the moment.
News:Mike Bibby scored nine of his season-high 31 points in the final five minutes, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Chicago Bulls 105-102 Tuesday to complete a three-game sweep. Solid throughout the night, Bibby came up big in the end to lift the Hawks to their second win in as many nights. The Bulls were leading 94-93 after Derrick Rose drove for a layup, but Bibby buried a jumper over Joakim Noah to start a decisive 7-0 spurt that sent the Hawks to their second win in as many nights. Flip Murray then converted a layup on a two-on-one after Chicago's Luol Deng hit the side of the backboard on a drive, and Bibby finished it with a 3-pointer that made it 100-94 with just under four minutes left. Bibby also came up with a key steal with 40 seconds left when he picked off a pass intended for Ben Gordon near midcourt, knocking him to the ground. The crowd booed the non-call and Bibby hit a jumper to make it 104-98, sending the Hawks to their first season sweep over the Bulls.
Analysis: Bibby finished the night with six assists and five steals to go with the points and he hit five threes as well. He's hot right now averaging 20 points, five assists and four boards with almost three three-pointers per night over his last five contests. He's scoring more of late and remains a high-end No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby had 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds in Friday's game in Golden State. He has scored 20-plus points in two og his last four games.
Analysis: Bibby is averaging 15.2 points over his last five contests, which is right on his season average (15.9). Fantasy owners should expect him to be around this type of production all season, making him a very useful No. 2 guard in most formats.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby had only seven points and two assists in a 121-87 loss to the Magic on Friday. It was Bibby's first time in nine games that he has not reached double digits in scoring.
Analysis: Bibby had been on fire recently for the Hawks, but put up a major dud against the Magic on Friday. Expect him to get back on track and re-affirm his status as a solid No. 2 Fantasy guard in the next few games.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby scored 17 points and nine assists in a loss to the Magic on Wednesday night. Bibby shot 6-of-17 from the field and 1-for-5 from deep. He added two steals and three rebounds over 36 minutes.
Analysis: Bibby has been playing extremely well of late for the Hawks. He's putting up 17-4-7 of late with some nice steals numbers and almost three bombs per night in his last five contests. The Hawks are still playing well and Bibby is a big reason. He is having a solid year with the Hawks and remains a No. 2 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: The Hawks made 12-of-23 3-point attempts Monday against Denver, including 5-of-6 by Mike Bibby, who had 20 points and nine assists. "They were running around, scrambling and he was getting a lot of open shots," Denver guard Chauncey Billups said. "When somebody's got it going like that, you just have to contest. He played great. Even when we made plays, Bibby played a little bit better."
Analysis: Bibby has now made multiple three-pointers in five of his past six games and has gone 19-of-33 over that span. He is having a solid year with the Hawks and remains a No. 2 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby used his 17 points and seven assists to help Atlanta defeat the Bulls on Saturday night. Bibby was 3-of-5 from long range and shot 6-of-8 from the field.
Analysis: Bibby has put up some nice numbers for a point guard of late with almost 16 points and over five rebounds and assists per game over his last five contests. Add to that almost three three-pointers per night and you've got yourself a must-start Fantasy PG.
News: The Atlanta Hawks used a team-high 24 points from Mike Bibby to defeat red-hot Cleveland on Saturday. Bibby nailed three threes and added six boards and five assists with just one turnover.
Analysis: Bibby has been playing like Fantasy owners would expect of late. He's scoring 16.8 points per game over his last five contests with five assists and four boards. All those numbers are right around his season averages and he continues to play like a No. 3 Fantasy guard. He'd be rated higher if he could just pick up those assist numbers, which are low for him as he averages 6.1 over his career.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby had 20 points and 10 assists Wednesday against the Grizzlies, recording only his second double-double of the season. He shot 7-for-11 from the field, including 4-for-6 from 3-point range.
Analysis: Bibby has become a decent scorer for the Hawks, but his assists aren't quite up to their usual standard. Until he starts distributing the ball better, he's a No. 3 Fantasy guard, but he has the upside of a No. 2.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby scored 21 points against the Wizards on Saturday night. Bibby added six assists, five rebounds and two steals in the game and hit three three-pointers.
Analysis: Bibby has scored over 20 in two straight games but his assists are definitely down this season at just about 4.5 per game. He doesn't get the huge numbers of an elite Fantasy player, but he does enough all around to make him a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby dropped 25 points on the Wizards Wednesday night as Atlanta beat Washington. Bibby added six boards and three assists. The 25 points are a season-high for the former Arizona Wildcat.
Analysis: The Hawks have relied on Bibby to do a little more scoring than he did late last season, and it shows with him reaching double figures in all but one game this season. He doesn't get the huge numbers of an elite Fantasy player, but he does enough all around to make him a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby, who didn't have a single rebound in his last two games, had five in 32 minutes Tuesday at Indiana. He also had 13 points, five assists and a season-high four steals.
Analysis: The Hawks have relied on Bibby to do a little more scoring than he did late last season, and it shows with him reaching double figures in all but one game this season. He doesn't get the huge numbers of an elite Fantasy player, but he does enough all around to make him a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby scored 22 points and hit four three pointers on Tuesday night as Atlanta improved to 6-0 on the year in a win over Chicago. Bibby added three boards and five assists. He shot 50 percent from the field on 18 attempts.
Analysis: Bibby is averaging 18 points and seven assists over his last three games for the surprising Hawks and those averages are all above his season numbers. He's improving as Atlanta continues to play inspiring basketball and that is a solid sign for good things to come. He's worth starting at all times in Fantasy as a No. 2 guard.
News: Atlanta is off to a 3-0 start after beating New Orleans on Wednesday night and their starting PG, Mike Bibby, scored just eight points in the game on 3-of-10 shooting. He added four assists and three boards.
Analysis: This was Bibby's worst game of the season as he came in averaging 15.5 points over the first two games of the year. Still, you can expect him to reach his averages more often than not and the fact that Atlanta is winning bodes well for Bibby. He's worth starting at all times in Fantasy as a No. 2 guard.
News: The Atlanta Hawks will play the Orlando Magic (Oct. 29) and Philadelphia 76ers (Nov. 1) in Week 1 (Oct. 27-Nov. 2) of the Fantasy Basketball season. Both of their opponents allowed less than 100 points per game last season and the Sixers actually improved on the defensive end by adding Elton Brand.
Analysis: In the back court, Mike Bibby and Joe Johnson are still worth starting in any format for Week 1 and in most weeks, regardless of matchups. Both are entering the regular season at full strength. This is not a good week to test out fringe players like Maurice Evans or Acie Law. Don't even think about going with Zaza Pachulia or Ronald "Flip" Murray yet. The Hawks say they are very happy with the depth they have on their bench this season even with the loss of Josh Childress in the offseason, but look to see how the fare on the floor in the regular season first before activating any of them.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby started and played 28 minutes against the Bobcats on Saturday. Bibby scored 14 points and dished out five assists.
Analysis: Bibby averaged under 14 points last year for the first time since the 2001-02 season -- his first in Sacramento. His days of scoring 15-plus points on a regular basis may be over in Atlanta when you consider the talented finishers he has around him in Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams and Al Horford. For that reason, Bibby's Fantasy value falls from that of a low-end No. 1 to a No. 3 in most Fantasy formats entering the 2008-09 season.
News: Atlanta PG Mike Bibby couldn't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns because of a right oblique strain. Bibby is likely to return for Saturday's game against the Bobcats in Charlotte.
Analysis: Bibby averaged under 14 points last year for the first time since the 2001-02 season -- his first in Sacramento. His days of scoring 15-plus points on a regular basis may be over in Atlanta when you consider the talented finishers he has around him in Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams and Al Horford. For that reason, Bibby's Fantasy value falls from that of a low-end No. 1 to a No. 3 in most Fantasy formats entering the 2008-09 season.
News:Mike Bibby was out for Monday's preseason game vs. Charlotte with a strained right oblique muscle. He could be back for Wednesday's game against Phoenix but is more likely to return for Saturday's rematch against the Bobcats in Charlotte.
Analysis: Bibby averaged under 14 points last year for the first time since the 2001-02 season -- his first in Sacramento. His days of scoring 15-plus points on a regular basis may be over in Atlanta when you consider the talented finishers he has around him in Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams and Al Horford. For that reason, Bibby's Fantasy value falls from that of a low-end No. 1 to a No. 3 in most Fantasy formats entering the 2008-09 season.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby had 11 points with four assists and a rebound in Monday's preseason game at Orlando. He played 21 minutes and also added three steals.
Analysis: Bibby averaged under 14 points last year for the first time since the 2001-02 season -- his first in Sacramento. His days of scoring 15-plus points on a regular basis may be over in Atlanta when you consider the talented finishers he has around him in Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams and Al Horford. For that reason, Bibby's Fantasy value falls from that of a low-end No. 1 to a No. 3 in most Fantasy formats entering the 2008-09 season.
News:Mike Bibby averaged 6.5 assists in 33 games with Atlanta after being traded at the deadline. He hadn't averaged over six assists since the 2004-05 season.
Analysis: Bibby averaged under 14 points for the first time the 2001-02 season -- his first in Sacramento. His days of scoring 15-plus points on a regular basis may be over in Atlanta when you consider the talented finishers he has around him in Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams and Al Horford. For that reason, Bibby's Fantasy value falls from that of a low-end No. 1 to a No. 3 in most Fantasy formats entering the 2008-09 season.
News: The Hawks had six players in double figures Tuesday at Orlando. Josh Childress scored 15, Acie Law 11, and Josh Smith and Joe Johnson 10 each. Atlanta was led by Marvin Williams and Salim Stoudamire, who each scored 16. The Hawks rested most of their key players, with only Williams, Smith and Childress playing more than 30 minutes. Mike Bibby only had nine points in 17 minutes.
Analysis: Atlanta is getting ready for the playoffs. All of their key players are expected to be fine for their first-round matchup with Boston.
News: Hawks guard Mike Bibby missed all eight shots from the field Tuesday at Indiana and finished with two points, four rebounds and two assists at Indiana.
Analysis: Bibby had been playing well prior to the poor outing. Hopefully he will bounce back and be more productive down the stretch.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby had 21 points with 12 assists and six rebounds in Wednesday's win over Toronto. He shot 10-for-18 from the field and 5-for-10 from beyond the arc.
Analysis: Bibby has really been shooting lights out from beyond the arc, going 18-for-37 over his last five contests. He's shooting 40-for-70 from the field in that same span and hasn't let his increased scoring outputs affect his assist totals. He remains an elite Fantasy guard.
News:Mike Bibby scored 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks held on after nearly blowing two huge leads, beating the Chicago Bulls 106-103 to strengthen their hold on the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot. Bibby scored 18 in the first half and finished 6 of 8 from beyond the arc, showing he was fully recovered from an injured left thumb that forced him to leave Wednesday's win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: With what the Hawks have at stake every night, they can hardly afford to be without Bibby. They are locked into a battle for the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Bibby has averaged 13.4 points, 6.4 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 23 games since joining the Hawks. Consider Bibby a No. 3 Fantasy option at this time.
News: According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Hawks point guard Mike Bibby expects to play Friday night against Chicago despite a thumb injury. "Unless there's something torn or broken I'm playing," he said. Those were Bibby's last words as he left Thursday for an appointment with a specialist who was going to examine his sprained left thumb. The results of Thursday's MRI exam on his thumb were negative. That's the same thumb that cost Bibby 36 games this season after surgery to repair a torn ligament.
Analysis: With what the Hawks have at stake every night, they can hardly afford to be without Bibby. They are locked into a battle for the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Bibby has averaged 13.4 points, 6.4 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 22 games since joining the Hawks. It's a good thing Bibby will be active. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy option at this time.
News: The Atlanta Hawks escaped a major scare when X-rays on point guard Mike Bibby's left thumb were negative after Wednesday's 115-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Bibby left the game in the fourth quarter and didn't return, but trainer Wally Blase said he had a strain and would be listed as day-to-day. Coach Mike Woodson can only hope Mike Bibby doesn't miss much time with the Atlanta Hawks. "I think he's going to be fine," Woodson said. "I think he just sprained his thumb, the one he had surgery on. But we'll treat him tomorrow, and I'm sure he'll be ready to go on Friday."
Analysis: Bibby finally appears to be accomodating with his new team. He stayed in the game after driving the lane in the third quarter and taking a hit from Milwaukee's Dan Gadzuric. Bibby finished with 16 points and three assists as he tried to keep playing before exiting the game. Bibby, acquired in a trade last month with Sacramento, missed the Sacramento's first 36 games after surgery to repair a torn ligament in the same thumb. With home games Friday against Chicago and Sunday against New York, Atlanta needs Bibby in the lineup. Bibby is a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option when in the lineup, but is now questionable for the game against Chicago.
News: Hawks guard Mike Bibby went for 18 points, seven assists and three rebounds Tuesday at Chicago.
Analysis: Bibby finally appears comfortable with his new team. Continue to start Bibby as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option and hope for more outings like this.
News: Atlanta guard Mike Bibby went for 23 points, two rebounds and three assists Monday at Washington.
Analysis: Bibby is starting to get comfortable in his new home. Continue to start Bibby as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option and hope for more outings like this.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby shot just 3-for-12 from the field in Wednesday's loss to Houston. He managed only 8 points for the second time in three games.
Analysis: Bibby had 23 points his last time out, but has now been held under 12 points in three of his last four games. He remains too productive to sit in most Fantasy formats, but we don't blame you for sitting him in smaller formats if you have a viable alternative.
News: Hawks guard Mike Bibby, who was 7-for-27 from the field in the previous two games, hit nine of 13 shots. He was 5-of-6 from 3-point territory. Bibby finished with 23 points, six assists and two rebounds Monday against the Magic.
Analysis: Bibby is starting to get comfortable in his new home. Continue to start Bibby as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option and hope for more outings like this.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby had 11 points and 10 assists Friday at Charlotte in a loss to the Bobcats. He shot 4-for-15 from the field and was 1-for-5 from beyond the arc.
Analysis: For Bibby, it is the first time in three games that he managed 10 assists. He had just 10 combined in his previous two games, but has been more productive in that category with Atlanta than he was with Sacramento. He's averaging 7.1 assists with the Hawks after averaging 5.0 with Sacramento before being traded.
News:Mike Bibby's limp is still there, according to the Sports Xchange. The bruised right heel he suffered in his first game with the Hawks, a Feb. 19 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, has never fully healed. Bibby hasn't had much time to rest. And with every game critical to the Hawks' teetering playoff hopes, coach Mike Woodson said there's basically no way he can allow Bibby the time needed to rest his heel properly and the Hawks stay in the chase.
Analysis: For now, consider Bibby a No. 3 Fantasy option in all scoring formats. Hopefully the pain won't bother him too much and he will be able to still act as a viable Fantasy scorer.
News: Atlanta guard Mike Bibby went for five points, six assists and three rebounds Tuesday against Golden State. The Hawks dropped to 3-6 since trading for Bibby.
Analysis: Bibby and the team are still going through an adjustment period. For now, consider Bibby a No. 3 Fantasy option in all scoring formats.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby had 14 points with 9 assists and 4 rebounds Sunday at Boston. He shot 2-for-7 from beyond the arc.
Analysis: Bibby continues to be around 15 points with a good amount of rebounds and a decent amount of rebounds. He remains a very efficient No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard.
News:Mike Bibby had 24 points and 12 assists in his home debut for Atlanta, leading the Hawks to a 123-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Bibby, who spent seven seasons with the Kings, missed the first 36 games after tearing a ligament in his left thumb, but his ball-handling skills looked sharp. With Atlanta leading by six and 59.3 seconds remaining, Bibby was isolated against Beno Udrih on the right side. Faking left and dribbling the ball between his legs, Bibby made a no-look pass to Zaza Pachulia, who drew a foul from Brad Miller.
Analysis: The Hawks acquired Bibby in a trade Feb. 16 that sent Shelden Williams, a former fifth overall pick, along with three other players and a second-round draft choice to Sacramento. He had hit double figures in four of six games with Atlanta and the 12 assists were a high since coming south. Bibby might have some bad stat lines at times, but is still worth using as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby had five rebounds and five assists Monday at San Antonio, but he scored only two points and shot 1-for-11 from the field.
Analysis: Bibby had an awful night, but he's clearly added new life to the Atlanta offense, and the Hawks will want to keep him on the floor as much as they can. With his new team, he should get enough points and assists to serve as a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby, who hobbled around on a bad ankle Friday at Golden State, appeared in good health Saturday at Utah. He played 33 minutes, missing time only because of foul trouble, and finished with 18 points and nine assists.
Analysis: Bibby has clearly added new life to the Atlanta offense, and the Hawks will want to keep him on the floor as much as they can. With his new team, he should get enough points and assists to serve as a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Hawks G Mike Bibby had 17 points with 7 assists and 3 rebounds Friday at Golden State. He shot 5-for-9 from the field and 3-for-7 from beyond the arc. He made all four of his free-throws and also added a steal and a block in just 25 minutes played.
Analysis: Bibby's playing time has been a little erratic for the first few games with his new team, but he continues to produce solid lines and is a player who should be active in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby, hobbled by a heel injury Friday at Golden State, needed to manage the offense with backups Acie Law and Speedy Claxton inactive with injuries of their own. He did so and more, scoring 17 points and dishing out seven assists.
Analysis: Bibby limped around the floor Friday, but he got the job done. He still might end up missing time with this injury, so remain cautious if you own him in Fantasy, but start him as a No. 2 guard for now.
News: Hawks point guard Mike Bibby is struggling with a right heel injury, sustained in his first game in a Hawks uniform, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is expected to play Friday at Golden State but might not be at full speed.
Analysis: It appears Bibby will play, but keep an eye on how he does. Hopefully he's not too limited with the injury and can go at 100 percent.
News: Hawks PG Mike Bibby had 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field and 4-for-5 from beyond the arc Wednesday at Sacramento in just his second game with Atlanta after being traded by the Kings last week. He added 3 assists and a rebound in 30 minutes on the floor.
Analysis: Bibby bounced back from a sub-par debut with the Hawks when he had just 5 points in Tuesday's loss at the Lakers. He played just 16 minute in that game and looked a little lost in his new offense. Now, it appears he's ready to take off after being allowed to play a full 30 minutes with his new great weapons in Atlanta. He's ready to resume his role as a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Hawks guard Mike Bibby played his first game with the Hawks following a trade Saturday from Sacramento, finishing with only five points and three assists in 16-plus minutes. He picked up his fourth foul with 9:33 left in the third quarter and going to the bench for good with Atlanta down by 35. "It was the second day I was with the guys, you know. It will come," Bibby said. "They jumped on us pretty early. They were pressuring us, forcing turnovers and scoring easy baskets."
Analysis: Bibby also will face his ex-teammates on Wednesday when the Hawks travel to Sacramento. The 29-year-old point guard averaged 13.5 points and 5.0 assists in 15 games for the Kings after missing their first 36 games while recovering from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb. Look for Bibby to try to put on a good show against the Kings. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy option going forward.
News: The Hawks traded four players and a draft pick to Sacramento on Saturday for Mike Bibby, the point guard they hope will end the league's longest streak without a playoff appearance. The Hawks sent starting point guard Anthony Johnson, 2007 first-round pick Shelden Williams, backup point guard Tyronn Lue, veteran forward Lorenzen Wright and a 2008 second-round pick to the Kings. The trade is pending league approval and physicals. Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche said Bibby is expected to join the team in Los Angeles on Monday, where he will have his physical. The Hawks play at the Lakers on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Bibby, a 10-year veteran, missed the start of the season with a thumb injury but is averaging 13.5 points and 5.0 assists in 15 games. One of the Hawks' owners, Michael Gearon Jr., said his team's new backcourt of Bibby and All-Star Joe Johnson "will be as good as any in the East." "I think Bibby will be one of the top three point guards in the East," Gearon said. "He's capable of going one-on-one, hitting clutch shots, breaking defenses and leading this team." The Hawks' scorers don't run quite as deep as the Kings', so Bibby has a chance to play a more crucial role on offense. Continue to start him as a No. 2 guard in Fantasy and hope that this trade inspires him to get back to his former level of play.
News: Kings PG Mike Bibby has been in double figures for five of his last six games after scoring 14 points Wednesday against the Rockets. He also had four assists for the second straight contest.
Analysis: Bibby has been active for just 15 games this season and came into Wednesday's game averaging 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists. He hasn't looked very sharp from the field and his days as a 20-point scorer are in the past. He is more of a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy guard these days.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby had 24 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds and a steal in Saturday's loss at Golden State. He also added two 3-pointers.
Analysis: Bibby had been struggling from the field, scoring a combined 21 points over his previous three games. He will eventually return to form, although if you were reserving him until he broke out of his slump, we think this might be what you were waiting for.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby had just 7 points with 6 assists and 4 rebounds in Friday's win over Utah.
Analysis: Bibby has scored just 21 points combined over his last three games, shooting 8-for-30 from the field in that span. He will eventually return to form, so while we understand possibly reserving him until he breaks out of it, we still think he should be owned in all leagues.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby has scored just 14 points combined over his last two games, shooting just 5-for-29 from the field and 0-for-6 from beyond the arc in that span.
Analysis: Bibby perhaps is finally dealing with the rust of missing most of the first half of the season after initially playing well upon his return. Bibby will eventually return to form, so while we understand possibly reserving him until he breaks out of it, we still think he should be owned in all leagues.
News: A game after producing his best overall line of the season, Mike Bibby had his worst Saturday against Chicago. He shot just 1-for-9 from the field and had only four points to go with seven assists, four steals and a rebound. He also turned the ball over four times.
Analysis: Bibby had been playing well and had not been looking overly rusty prior to this game, but we'll just chalk this one up to just that. He should still be active in all formats.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby had his best overall line since returning from his thumb injury on Saturday against the Hornets. He had 15 points with seven assists and six rebounds and he also added two steals and a 3-pointer.
Analysis: Bibby has had more points in a game since returning from his injury, but he hadn't put together as much as a 15-5-5 line all season. He's only going to get more productive as he goes and he's already playing around 35-40 minutes per game. He should be active in all formats.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby had 10 points with seven assists and three rebounds Wednesday vs. Charlotte. He added a steal and also shot 5-for-13 from the field. He's had at least six assists in back-to-back games.
Analysis: Bibby is slowly getting back to the player he's been in the past. He's scoring around 10-15 points per night with 5-7 assists and is once again useful as a No. 3 guard. At some point, he'll be around 15-20 points with 7-9 assists per night.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby made his second start of the season Wednesday at the Clippers. He had 16 points with five assists and three rebounds.
Analysis: Bibby appears to be getting closer and closer to 100 percent health and Fantasy owners should once again activate him if they were waiting to see how he fares. He's a solid No. 2 Fantasy guard when healthy.
News: With their three stars in the starting lineup together for the first time, the Sacramento Kings rolled to their most lopsided win this season. Ron Artest scored 27 points, Kevin Martin added 19 and Mike Bibby scored all 15 of his points in the first half to lead the finally healthy Kings to their third straight victory, 128-94 over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday. Sacramento had been playing short-handed since Bibby tore a ligament in his left thumb during the preseason. Bibby missed the first 36 games with that injury, Artest sat out 17 because of a suspension and injuries, and Martin also missed 17 with an injured groin.
Analysis: Bibby has played 29-30 minutes in his first four games back, but has produced. He has scored in double figures in all four games and had his best assist-output with seven helpers Tuesday. Bibby might be a better scorer than true point guard these days, but playing with Artest and Martin will keep him a Fantasy friendly player. It appears safe to treat Bibby as a high-end Fantasy guard.
News: Kings SF Ron Artest (elbow) and PG Mike Bibby (thumb), both of whom returned from injuries on Wednesday, did not start Friday at Detroit. Coach Reggie Theus said he wanted to ease the usual starters back into the lineup. "It's a confidence builder for our guys that are just getting back in the mix of things," Theus said. "We've still got a little ways to go. Mike still has to learn some of the plays and we've got to get Ron back in the mix of stuff."
Analysis: Bibby played 30 minutes, contributing 16 points, five rebounds and four assists. We expect Theus will use him as a regular point guard, and not just a scoring option, in the long run. Now is the time to take a flier on Bibby. He can play like a No. 2 Fantasy guard when at 100 percent.
News:Chris Bosh had 31 points and the Toronto Raptors spoiled Mike Bibby's season debut, beating the Sacramento Kings 116-91 on Wednesday night. Playing for the first time after missing 36 games with a torn ligament in his left thumb, Bibby's season began when he came off the bench late in the first quarter. He finished with 19 points and six rebounds in 29 minutes. However, he did not have an assist. Beno Udrih still handled most of the point guard duties Wednesday.
Analysis: The Kings said that they will initially bring Bibby off the bench until he feels comfortable starting. We don't exactly know head coach Reggie Theus' plans for Bibby, but we expect that he will use him as a regular point guard, and not just a scoring option, in the long run. Now is the time to take a flier on Bibby. He can play like a No. 2 Fantasy guard when at 100 percent.
News: According to the Sacramento Bee, Kings guard Mike Bibby is expected to return Wednesday night at Toronto after missing the entire season with a thumb injury. Bibby will likely come off the bench to start the game.
Analysis: Keep an eye on how Bibby does against the Raptors before setting your lineup for the upcoming scoring period. When healthy, he should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Kings point guard Mike Bibby is expected to make his season debut Wednesday in Toronto after undergoing surgery on a torn ligament in his left thumb.
Analysis: When healthy, he should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy guard. Keep an eye on what develops, but it appears his return is coming against the Raptors.
News: According to the Sacramento Bee, Kings coach Reggie Theus said Tuesday he isn't sure why point guard Mike Bibby has not returned to real action yet after playing well in practice. Bibby, who underwent thumb surgery to repair a torn ligament on Oct. 27, reiterated that his return date remains Jan. 16 no matter how healthy he looks. Bibby wore a pad on his thumb area and had it taped, and said he will continue to do so for the entire season. And although he said he has been doing cardiovascular work to stay in shape since being injured, he needs to build up his wind during game action before coming back.
Analysis: Look for Bibby to return for Jan. 16 at Toronto. When healthy, he should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy guard. Keep an eye on what develops, but it appears his return is coming soon.
News:The Sacramento Bee reports that Kings PG Mike Bibby ran through his first full-contact practice on Monday since his Oct. 27 thumb surgery. "Mike looked great," injured teammate Kevin Martin said. "You can see what his presence brings." Bibby led the Kings' second unit to a 44-28 win. "He looked like the old Mike, making plays, hitting jumpers, getting other people layups," swingman John Salmons said of Bibby. "He made it real easy for his team (Monday)." Coach Reggie Theus also said that Bibby's presence provided the team a lift. "It was pretty positive in the sense that the guys all got on the floor, played for about 20 minutes," he said. "Just having him back on the floor, his presence was much needed."
Analysis: Any news is good news for the Kings as Martin is still at least a week away from returning to the lineup because of a groin injury and after learning that Ron Artest is out 2-3 weeks with an elbow injury. Bibby is not expected back in the lineup before Jan. 16 against the Raptors, but he is making progress. If you are in need of guard help in Fantasy leagues, now is the time to take a flier on Bibby. Bibby averaged 17.1 points and 4.7 assists last season while playing in all 82 games for the Kings. He is a solid scoring option and can dish the rock as well.
News: The Sacramento Bee reports that Mike Bibby's cast is slated to come off next week. That cast will be replaced by a splint he'll wear from four to six weeks.
Analysis: Bibby will be out until at least the end of January at this point, but he's come back early from injuries before. Last season, he was expected to miss the first two weeks of the season with a thumb injury only to play in the season opener. Keep him stashed away in all leagues.
News: Kings PG Mike Bibby will miss at least the first six weeks of the regular season after tearing a ligament in his left thumb. Bibby was injured during Thursday's practice, and an MRI revealed the tear Friday night. The injury could sideline the point guard for two months or longer, the team said. Quincy Douby will start in his place.
Analysis: Bibby averaged 17.1 points and 4.7 assists last season while playing in all 82 games for the Kings, who missed the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. The 10th-year pro has been with Sacramento for the past six seasons, missing just two games over the previous four years. Obviously, this development comes as a huge blow for Bibby's Fantasy owners, who now have to replace one of their top guards until at least mid-December.
News: Kings PG Mike Bibby was just 1-for-10 from the field in Friday's preseason game at Portland. He finished with three points, two assists, a rebound and four steals.
Analysis: Bibby has been decent in the preseason, playing amid trade rumors. There is no indication that he'll be traded prior to the start of the season and he figures to be the starting point guard for the Kings until at least the trade deadline. He remains a player worthy of use as a low-end No. 1 guard or a solid No. 2.
News: According to the Miami Herald, Sacramento hasn't ruled out trading PG Mike Bibby, and now views the Heat as a potential partner if it does, an NBA official said. The Heat would give up PG Jason Williams, but whether Miami would move PF Udonis Haslem in such a deal is questionable. Bibby, due $13.5 million and $14.5 million the next two seasons, could be packaged with forwards Kenny Thomas or Shareef Abdur-Rahim.
Analysis: Bibby is going to be rumored in plenty of deals this season, especially if the Kings fall out of contention early on. Still, no matter where he ends up, consider Bibby a starting option at point guard in Fantasy leagues this season.
News: Kings point guard Mike Bibby had two steals against Memphis, bringing him within three steals of passing Mike Woodson for sixth place on the franchise career leaders list. Bibby had been on quite the cold streak of late, averaging 11 points and shooting 25 percent (22 of 88) in his previous six games. Yet he scored 25 points on 11-of-20 shooting against Memphis, also tallying seven assists.
Analysis: Bibby should finish the season strong, so don't worry about keeping him in your starting lineup.
News: One game after playing a season-low 14 minutes against Utah on Friday, point guard Mike Bibby played less than two minutes in the fourth quarter against Houston Sunday and 27 minutes overall.
Analysis: Bibby is banged up and the Kings will likely do their best to limit him over the final 10 days of the regular season. Consider Bibby a No. 2 or 3 guard while playing at less than 100 percent. He's averaging just 10.0 ppg over his last five games.
News: Kings point guard Mike Bibby played a season-low 14 minutes, finishing with just one point on 0-for-4 shooting. Bibby had played 30-plus minutes in 10 of the previous 11 games and was averaging 34.9 minutes per game.
Analysis: Bibby should still be used as a regular starter and hopefully his minutes will increase again.
News: Mike Bibby's 37 points against Phoenix on Sunday night was one point off of his season high and seven points off of his career high of 44.
Analysis: He not only hit 9-of-12 threes, but 13-of-23 shots overall. This has been the best month by far for Bibby, whose best scoring month came in November when he managed 18.2 ppg. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy guard once again.
News: Kings guard Mike Bibby's 28 points against Phoenix was his highest scoring total since he had 34 against Denver on March 11. Bibby has continued to have one of his worst seasons as a pro, shooting a career-low 40.1 percent and hitting three-pointers at a 33.9 percent rate, which is his worst since he was a rookie in Vancouver during the 1998-99 season.
Analysis: Bibby is still capable of putting up good numbers, so keep starting him as a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Mike Bibby had 21 points against the Heat Friday and was 5-of-10 from three-point range. Bibby has hit at least one three-pointer in 14 consecutive games.
Analysis: March has been the best month by far for Bibby, whose best scoring month came in November when he managed 18.2 ppg. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy guard once again.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby is averaging 21.0 ppg in six games during the month of March after averaging just 15.2 ppg during February.
Analysis: This has been the best month by far for Bibby, whose best scoring month came in November when he managed 18.2 ppg. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy guard once again.
News: Kings guard Mike Bibby tied a franchise record for three-pointers in a half when he buried six in the second half Wednesday against the Bobcats. Bibby was 7-of-10 overall from three-point range and finished with 30 points and five assists.
Analysis: Bibby appears over his mini-slump during February and is back to getting consistent minutes. Consider him a No. 2 guard for now, but if he keeps playing like this, he will have No. 1 value.
News: Kings point guard Mike Bibby and shooting guard Kevin Martin combined for 68 points, this after they were both benched in the third quarter of Friday night's loss at New Jersey in which they combined for just five points. Martin started the game by missing his first seven shots, including an impressive block from Pacers big man Jermaine O'Neal on a Martin dunk. But he broke out in the Kings' 40-point third quarter, scoring 21 of his 35 points while finding most of his offense at the free-throw line. Martin hit 18-of-23 free throws in all, just three shy of the free throw total of the Pacers. Bibby had 11 of his 28 points in the first quarter, finishing 10-of-17 from the field.
Analysis: This is the kind of performance Fantasy owners expect from Martin and Bibby. Consider both No. 2 guards and hope for more outings like this.
News: The trade deadline came and went Thursday and Mike Bibby stayed with the Kings despite his name coming up in trade rumors. To reward the Kings for not trading him, Bibby went out and scored 30 points against the Wizards. He also had three rebounds and three assists. The last time Bibby scored 30 or more points came on Jan. 4 against the Lakers. He has only reached that scoring mark three times this season.
Analysis: Bibby has had some bad games in February, but he has been fairly consistent all season. He remains a No. 2 Fantasy guard, but hopefully he can start playing better with the deadline behind him.
News: The trade deadline passed Thursday, and Sacramento guard Mike Bibby remained a member of the Kings. Bibby was rumored in several deals, including one with Cleveland for forward Anderson Varejao. Bibby can opt out of his contract at the end of the season, but for now he will stay with his current team.
Analysis: Maybe this will help Bibby get back to playing like a top-flight guard. He has struggled in recent weeks and seen his minutes and averages decline. He remains a No. 2 Fantasy guard, but hopefully he can start playing better with the deadline behind him.
News: Kings guard Mike Bibby had all 10 of his points in the first quarter against Boston, marking the fifth straight game in which he has scored 13 or less points. Bibby has not led the Kings in scoring since he had 23 points against Memphis on Jan. 29.
Analysis: Bibby, who entered the game averaging 16.7 ppg and 5.3 apg, is losing playing time and shot attempts. It's time to consider him a low-end No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby averaged 16.7 ppg and 5.3 apg heading into the All-Star break.
Analysis: It's time to consider Bibby a low-end No. 2 Fantasy guard. Kevin Martin has cut into his shot attempts and his scoring has dropped as a result.
News: Against the Hornets, guard Mike Bibby logged just 21 minutes. The benching was nothing new for Bibby. In his first 46 games, he played less than 29 minutes just twice. In the last four games, he has done so three times. Bibby continued to struggle from the field, and has now hit just 31-of-82 shots this month (37.8 percent).
Analysis: It's time to consider Bibby a low-end No. 2 Fantasy guard, and he might be worth benching if you have a better option at this time.
News: With trade rumors swirling around Kings point guard Mike Bibby all season long, he is playing worse the closer the Kings get to the Feb. 22 trading deadline. Bibby, who was outspoken last week about what he perceives as the organization giving up on him by reportedly shopping him, has scored a combined 32 points in the last three games on 10 of 31 shooting.
Analysis: Bibby had 13 points and seven assists Tuesday against the Rockets. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: After playing just 25 minutes on Saturday, Mike Bibby logged just 28 minutes on Sunday. Coming into the weekend, Bibby had played less than 33 minutes just once since Jan. 1.
Analysis: He still is producing despite the lower minutes. Keep starting him as a No. 1 guard.
News: Kings guard Mike Bibby had 21 points, three rebounds and four assists against the Bulls on Thursday.
Analysis: Consider Bibby a low-end No. 1 guard and hope for more 20-point outings in the future.
News: According to the Sacramento Bee, the original plan was for guard Mike Bibby to opt out of his contract at season's end and sign a longer deal with the Kings -- or go elsewhere. But that sure bet was before the team slumped and Bibby slumped and the market began to read more like a gamble. Bibby still can declare himself a free agent after the season, leave a guaranteed $28 million on the table and hope to get a longer deal from Sacramento or another team to top that. What Bibby decides is best for him will greatly affect the Kings, and what the Kings decide is best for them will greatly affect Bibby. Each will have to play off the other, for a couple of weeks or a few months, and the risks will be many.
Analysis: Unless Bibby is traded, don't worry about his contract until the season ends. For now, consider him a No. 2 Fantasy guard and expect his production to increase since money is on the line.
News: Mike Bibby scored the Kings' last 15 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 10.3 seconds to play, and Sacramento dramatically erased a 20-point deficit for an 88-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night.
Analysis: Bibby was 0-for-6 with one free throw in the first three quarters before taking charge of an improbable comeback for the Kings, who roared from behind to win for just the second time in 10 games. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues because of quarters like Monday's fourth.
News: Kings PG Mike Bibby was just 1 of 7 from three-point range against New York on Monday, after he missed all nine of his three-point attempts against Houston on Saturday. After averaging 25.6 points per game in a seven-game stretch from Dec. 27 to Jan. 9, Bibby has averaged just 12 points per game in the last three games.
Analysis: These kinds of cold shooting streaks can be expected from even the best shooters. Bibby should snap out of his little funk soon and remains a solid Fantasy start in any format.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby was 0-for-9 from 3-point range against Houston on Saturday night, finishing with 12 points on 3-of-14 shooting overall.
Analysis: Despite his poor shooting night, Bibby remains a nice scoring option in all Fantasy formats. He's averaging 18.0 ppg this season along with 5.8 apg.
News: Kings PG Mike Bibby has made 44-of-83 shots over the last five games (53 percent) and is averaging 25 points per game. Bibby had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists on Thursday against the Lakers.
Analysis: Bibby continues to run the Kings offense with efficiency and remains a pretty solid Fantasy starter in any format.
News: Kings point guard Mike Bibby appears to have come out of his shooting slump, as he has hit a combined 18-of-34 shots in the past two games. Bibby scored 26 points to lead the Kings on Friday. He also had three assists.
Analysis: Bibby has now scored more than 20 points in two straight games after failing to reach that mark in the previous seven games. He remains a pretty solid Fantasy starter in any format.
News: Mike Bibby continued his poor shooting Thursday night, hitting just 4 of 13 attempts against Washington.
Analysis: He has hit just 25 of 79 attempts in the last four games (31.7 percent), but remains a must-start in all Fantasy formats for his ability to score at high levels.
News: Kings point guard Mike Bibby still isn't on his game. He missed 10 of his first 11 shots and made 4-of-14 overall for 16 points at Golden State Tuesday.
Analysis: Bibby is still about three ppg off his average over the past couple seasons. Still consider him a No. 1 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: Kings point guard Mike Bibby hit 5-of-10 shots against Atlanta Sunday, marking the first time since Nov. 15 he shot 50-plus percent from the field.
Analysis: He might be struggling from the field, but Bibby is still having a pretty good season averaging 17.5 points per game. Still consider him a No. 1 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby has not shot 50-plus percent from the field in 11 consecutive games. He hit 6 of 15 shots against Miami for a team-high 20 points.
Analysis: He might be struggling from the field, but Bibby is still having a pretty good season averaging 17.6 points per game. Still consider him a No. 1 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: Kings points guard Mike Bibby continues to struggle from the field. Since hitting 29-of-61 in a four-game stretch from Nov. 6 to Nov. 15, Bibby has hit just 30-of-96 attempts. He was 3-of-9 against the Mavs on Friday. He finished with nine points, three assists and four rebounds.
Analysis: He might be struggling from the field, but Bibby is still having a pretty good season averaging 17.5 points per game. Still consider him a No. 1 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: Kings G Mike Bibby (thigh) started and scored 19 points Friday at Seattle on 6-for-19 from the field.
Analysis: Bibby appears healthy enough to remain active after injuring his thigh on Wednesday. He continues to be a must-start Fantasy guard.
News: Mike Bibby fell to the floor on a defensive switch late in the second quarter against Utah Wednesday, injuring his leg. He left the game, but returned to start the second half. He played only three minutes before leaving the game for good with a thigh contusion. "Mike took himself out because he was injured," Kings coach Eric Musselman said. "So we went with a shorter rotation and obviously as good as our defense was in the first half, it wasn't as good in the second."
Analysis: Ronnie Price scored a career-high 16 points in place of Bibby, who was already playing with a bad wrist. Check Bibby's status through the weekend before starting him in the coming scoring period. Price is someone to consider in larger leagues if Bibby is out for an extended period.
News: Kings point guard Mike Bibby had hit just 24-of-69 shots coming in, but he has been repeatedly praised by coach Eric Musselman for playing through the pain of his right shooting wrist. Musselman is convinced there are players of lesser toughness who would be sitting out with the injury.
Analysis: Bibby is still averaging 17.5 ppg, 5.8 apg and 4.3 rpg this season. He continues to be a must-start Fantasy guard.
News: Mike Bibby returned to the court much sooner than the Sacramento Kings initially expected, then left in even more stunning fashion in Wednesday night's season opener against Minnesota. Bibby, who was expected to miss the first two weeks of the season with a thumb injury, felt good enough after the morning shootaround to start against the Timberwolves. His night ended abruptly in the fourth quarter when he was ejected after arguing with official Derrick Stafford.
Analysis: Bibby drew two quick technicals with just under 3 minutes to play in a tight game, and the timing couldn't have been worse. The Kings trailed 83-77 when Bibby argued a foul call with Stafford. After receiving one technical, he continued to bark at the official and was promptly ejected. Nonetheless, the big news here is that he was able to return about two weeks sooner than expected. This is a pleasant surprise for Fantasy owners, but one they wish they would have known about 24 hours earlier. Consider him a must-start in daily leagues and going forward in weekly formats.
News: The Sacramento Kings got a huge lift for their first game of the season when guard Mike Bibby was unexpectedly activated for Wednesday night's opener against Minnesota. The Kings' starting point guard and leading scorer last season, was expected to miss the first two weeks of the season after injuring his right thumb in an exhibition game against New Orleans. But new Kings coach Eric Musselman said Bibby felt good enough after Wednesday morning's shootaround to be in the starting lineup.
Analysis: "There was a lot of discussion," Musselman said. "When we got on the bus, Mike looked me right in the eye and said, 'Have you activated me yet?' I said, 'No. How's it feel?' He said, 'Activate me.'" Bibby averaged 21.1 points and 5.4 assists while playing all 82 games last season. He was diagnosed with a mallet thumb - an injury in which a finger tendon becomes detached from a bone, preventing the finger from fully extending. This is a pleasant surprise for Fantasy owners, but one they wish they would have known about 24 hours earlier. Consider him a must-start in daily leagues and going forward in weekly formats.
News: Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby is expected to miss the first two weeks of the regular season after injuring his right thumb in an exhibition game Sunday night.
Analysis: Bibby, the Kings' starting point guard and leading scorer last season, has a mallet thumb - an injury in which a finger tendon becomes detached from a bone, preventing the finger from fully extending. Bibby, who averaged 21.1 points and 5.4 assists while playing all 82 games for the Kings last season, will wear a splint for two weeks before returning to practice. The Kings don't expect him to play for at least three weeks.
News: The Kings had 18 players on the roster at the start of camp. Musselman said he has no immediate timetable as to when he needs to start to trim the roster. NBA teams are allowed to keep 15, but the Kings have indicated that they might not even keep that many.
Analysis: Mike Bibby, Brad Miller and Ron Artest obviously won't have any troubles making the roster and they will be the Fantasy gems of the bunch. But there is talent up and down the roster that can be considered viable in Fantasy play. Shareef Abdur-Rahim could be undervalued this season, but will be a nice addition in the late rounds. Keep this news in mind, however, for players at the low-end of the talent pool. Don't draft many sleepers from this roster, because they may not make the team in the end.
News: The Kings had 18 players on the roster at the start of camp. Musselman said he has no immediate timetable as to when he needs to start to trim the roster. NBA teams are allowed to keep 15, but the Kings have indicated that they might not even keep that many.
Analysis: Mike Bibby, Brad Miller and Ron Artest obviously won't have any troubles making the roster and they will be the Fantasy gems of the bunch. But there is talent up and down the roster that can be considered viable in Fantasy play. Shareef Abdur-Rahim could be undervalued this season, but will be a nice addition in the late rounds. Keep this news in mind, however, for players at the low-end of the talent pool. Don't draft many sleepers from this roster, because they may not make the team in the end.
News: Mike Bibby had completely devoured the Lakers this season, averaging 30.3 points in three meetings. But he was more of a wounded warrior Wednesday, turning his ankle and playing with a sore shin, and he missed most of the third period. In the fourth, a frustrated Bibby was called for two offensive fouls for plowing through players without the ball. He finished with 10 points on three of 12 shooting, including just one of five from three-point range.
Analysis: Despite the bad night, he is a must-start in all formats. He's a scoring machine these days.
News: Mike Bibby got off to another hot start and kept the Kings in it in the fourth period, finishing with 35 points. But he had some poor turnovers, which seemed to spread to his teammates. He admitted later that he, out of all the Kings' players, can least afford bad passes.
Analysis: He is a must-start in all formats. He's a scoring machine these days.
News: Mike Bibby scored 35 points on Sunday vs. Minnesota. He also added five rebounds and three assists in the effort.
Analysis: He is a must-start in all formats. He's a scoring machine these days.
News: Guard Mike Bibby has had some monster games over his career against the Lakers, and he got off to a hot start Thursday before cooling and finishing with a quiet 25 points. He had 40 against the Lakers last month at Arco Arena, 23 in the fourth quarter and overtime in a victory.
Analysis: He is a must-start in all formats for the second half of the season.
News: Mike Bibby has had his best NBA season, averaging a career-high 21 points and dropping in 40 or more points four times since Jan. 15. He's the master of the pick-and-roll with Brad Miller, and he's the best shooting point guard in the league. But he's a poor defender and teams regularly take him to task.
Analysis: He is a must-start in all formats for the second half of the season.
News: Mike Bibby scored 14 points on 5-of-13 shooting with 10 dimes and seven rebounds on Tuesday vs Memphis.
Analysis: He is a must-start in all formats.
News: Mike Bibby bounced back from Friday's six-point performance with a 42-point performance on Sunday at Toronto.
Analysis: Bibby now has three 40-point performances in January. He should be a stud in the second half of the season.
News: Mike Bibby posted a career-high 44 points in Tuesday's game at Philadelphia in front of his dad Henry, who is an assistant with the Sixers. He knocked down 17-of-25 from the floor and set his second career-high in points in 10 days.
Analysis: Bibby is carrying the load for the beleaguered Kings, who almost had help on the way in the form of Ron Artest. However, he nixed a trade, so look for more heroics from Bibby in the short-term.
News: Mike Bibby scored 40 points on 13 for 29 from the floor on Thursday night vs. the L.A. Lakers. He also added six assists and four rebounds.
Analysis: Bibby now has two 40-point performances in the last three games. He is as hot as he's been all season long.
News: Mike Bibby scored 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting with three rebounds and five dimes on Tuesday vs. Phoenix.
Analysis: He's a solid No. 2 or 3 guard in 12-team leagues.
News: Mike Bibby scored 42 points on 13-of-23 shooting with three dimes and five 3-pointers on Sunday vs. Orlando.
Analysis: This will probably end up being his best game of the season. Monday would be a great time to trade him while his value is sky high, but he remains a very good No. 2 guard in 12-team leagues.
News: Mike Bibby scored 26 points while adding eight assists on Tuesday at Memphis. He also brought down four rebounds and was 9-for-20 from the floor.
Analysis: Bibby led all Kings with 26 points and he's become the go-to guy with Peja Stojakovic having a less than stellar year.
News: Mike Bibby scored 38 points and dished out 10 assists in Tuesday's game at L.A. Clippers.
Analysis: Bibby was once again one of the few scoring options for the Kings with Shareef Abdur-Rahim (jaw) and Peja Stojakovic (groin) out of the lineup.
News: Mike Bibby scored 23 points on 8-of-24 shooting with eight rebounds and eight dimes in Monday's game at Charlotte.
Analysis: Nice to see the dimes. He's a solid No. 2 or 3 guard in 12-team leagues.
News: Mike Bibby had 24 points and six assists for the Kings on Thursday vs. Houston.
Analysis: Bibby is slowly getting back to form. Continue starting him as a No. 3 guard in all formats.
News: Mike Bibby is only averaging 4.3 assists per game, the lowest total of his eight-year career.
Analysis: His other numbers are on par with his career averages, but Fantasy owners need dimes from Bibby. Expect the average to slowly increase.
News: Mike Bibby scored 33 points in 36 minutes on Monday at San Antonio. He also added two assists.
Analysis: Bibby is a solid No. 3 guard in most Fantasy formats.
News: Mike Bibby scored 15 points and added five assists in Wednesday's game at Denver.
Analysis: After a difficult start in the first three games (10.7 ppg and 4.0 apg), Bibby is more like himself in the past two. He is averaging 14.0 ppg and 7.0 apg in the past two starts, which is more of what to expect.
News: Mike Bibby started out missing eight of his 11 shots in Tuesday's regular season opener at NO/Oklahoma City, finishing with only eight points, four rebounds and four assists.
Analysis: Don't look too much into Bibby's disappointing evening, as the entire Kings offense was in disarray. Look for a better stat line in Wednesday's game at Houston.
News: Mike Bibby was nursing a sore foot entering Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals on Saturday. He was able to play, but was mostly ineffective, hitting only one of his 16 shot attempts.
Analysis: Bibby finished with only three points, five boards and four assists in 37 minutes. Despite his awful play, the Kings only dropped the series opener by five points.
News: Mike Bibby shot 8-for-12 from the floor and 4-for-4 from 3-point range in Friday's game against the Cavaliers. He finished with 22 points and six assists.
Analysis: Bibby is having his best statistical season of his career -- registering a career-best 19.5 PPG. Sacramento is slated for three games in Week 23 and four in Week 23, lowest in the league both weeks.
News: Bibby scored 12 points and he dished out 12 assists in Sunday's game against Houston.
Analysis: At first, his game on Sunday looks solid from a Fantasy perspective, but he missed 11 of his 16 shots, including eight of his nine attempts from beyond the arc. He also committed six turnovers.
News: Mike Bibby scored 26 points and he dished out 10 assists in Wednesday's game at Orlando.
Analysis: Bibby rebounded from Tuesday's cold-shooting night in Charlotte, where he missed 11-of-15 shots.
News: Mike Bibby scored 38 points to go along with seven assists and six rebounds in Sunday's game at Washington.
Analysis: Bibby finishes the month of February with a 26.0 PPG average in 14 games.
News: Mike Bibby followed up his career-high 40 points on Friday by dropping 35 on Portland on Saturday at the Rose Garden.
Analysis: Bibby also added five rebounds, five assists and four 3-pointers, but it was not good enough to get past the Blazers.
News: Mike Bibby scored a career-high 40 points against the Knicks on Friday night. He also had seven assists and three steals.
Analysis: Oddly enough, Bibby connected on 16-of-25 from the floor, but only 7-of-14 from the charity stripe.
News: Mike Bibby notched his second-career triple-double on Thursday against Cleveland. He scored 17 points to go along with 11 assists and 10 rebounds.
Analysis: Bibby finally appears to be over an ankle injury which hindered him earlier in the month.
News: Mike Bibby (ankle) returned from a one-game absence and scored just three points in 35 minutes during Saturday's game against the Clippers. He went 1-for-7 from the floor but did have eight assists.
Analysis: Bibby is visibly hurting with his ankle injury. It could linger and plague his game for a bit. Sacramento plays four times in Week 12, so Bibby should be a safe second or third Fantasy guard option.
News: Mike Bibby was unable to play in Thursday's game against the Jazz due to a sprained right ankle suffered in Tuesday's game with the Nuggets.
Analysis: Bibby is considered day to day. His brother-in-law, Eddie House, got the start in his absence.
News: Mike Bibby scored a season-high 32 points in Wednesday's game in Toronto. He also chipped in with seven boards, four assists, three steals and three blocks.
Analysis: Bibby helped out in all areas for his Fantasy owners, going 12-of-20 from the floor. He has scored 20 or points in 12 games this season and is playing the best basketball of the year right now.
News: Mike Bibby scored 19 points on 8-for-13 shooting in Tuesday's game against the Knicks. He added seven assists and four rebounds.
Analysis: Bibby has 11 20-point games and two double-digit assist games on the season. He remains a quality second Fantasy guard. Sacramento is scheduled for four games in Week's 12, 13, 14 and 15.
News: Mike Bibby scored 27 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists in Tuesday's game against the Bucks. He shot 9-for-19 from the floor and 8-for-8 from the charity stripe.
Analysis: Bibby remains a steady No. 2 Fantasy guard. He has nine 20-point games in 21 contests.
News: Mike Bibby had 15 points and 10 assists in Sunday's matchup with the Celtics. He shot 5-for-9 from the floor.
Analysis: Bibby has six 20-plus point games and two 10-plus assist games this season. He should be utilized as a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Mike Bibby (ankle) was able to start Friday's game against the Pacers. He sprained his ankle in Tuesday's contest against New Orleans.
Analysis: Bibby is a dependable No. 2 Fantasy guard. The Kings play three games in Week 6 and 7.
News: Mike Bibby went down on the sidelines hard in Tuesday's game against the Hornets. He came up seriously limping and headed directly to the bench and eventually to the locker room with a sprained right ankle. "It felt like I hit the bone on the floor," Bibby said. "It scared me. I really don't know what happened."
Analysis: Bibby returned and despite 1-for-9 shooting and only three points tied for the team high with seven rebounds and had five assists. He is listed as probable for Friday's game against Indiana.
News: Mike Bibby turned his ankle in the second quarter of Wednesday's game with the Hornets. He had the ankle taped and returned to action, but he finished the game with only three points on 1-of-9 shooting from the floor.
Analysis: Consider reserving Bibby in leagues which daily transactions. Bobby Jackson will likely get the nod to start if Bibby is forced to rest his injury. Consider him day to day.
News: Mike Bibby scored 31 points, grabbed seven rebounds and handed out seven assists in Saturday's game against the Rockets. He was 10-for-20 from the floor and 8-for-9 from the line.
Analysis: Bibby is a decent No. 2 Fantasy guard. With four games scheduled in Week 2, he should remain starting.
News: Mike Bibby scored 23 points in 43 minutes in Wednesday's game against San Antonio. He was 9-for-13 from the field and 4-for-4 from the line in the game.
Analysis: Bibby handed out three assists and pulled down three rebounds in the contest. He'll be a steady No. 2 Fantasy guard this season.
News: Mike Bibby scored eight points in Tuesday's regular season opener at Dallas. He also chipped in with six assists and five rebounds.
Analysis: Bibby will look to improve his scoring total in Wednesday's game at San Antonio.
News: With Bobby Jackson (abdominal strain) sidelined for several weeks, Mike Bibby will likely be in line for more minutes.
Analysis: Bibby will be an even more attractive Fantasy guard over the next few weeks with Jackson on the mend.
News: According to the Sacramento Bee, X-rays on Mike Bibby's left thumb were negative. He is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Miami.
Analysis: It appears safe to keep Bibby active on Fantasy teams.
News: Mike Bibby was 10 of 16 from the field Friday at Utah for 25 points. He also had six rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Bibby is a must-start guard in all leagues.
News: Mike Bibby scored 14 points and assisted on 11 baskets to go with five rebounds at Boston Sunday.
Analysis: Bibby remains a must-start player in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Bibby has played well since returning from the disabled list. He is averaging 17.4 points and 6.4 assists. Look for Bibby's scoring to increase even more in the next few weeks if injured forward Chris Webber is sidelined for an extended period of time.
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News: Bibby was activated from the injured list and started Thursday's game. He had 17 points and four assists in 29 minutes. Bibby missed the first 27 games because of a fractured foot, but seemed to be in good game condition. Get him back in your active lineup. He should be a quality third or fourth Fantasy option at guard.
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News: Bibby returned to practice with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. It was his first workout with the team since breaking his right foot during the preseason. Bibby said he expects to start Thursday night at home against San Antonio, but coach Rick Adelman said it could be a gametime decision. Avoid using Bibby until he plays a few games and shakes off some rust.
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News: Bibby has told teammates he expects to make his season debut Thursday. He has been sidelined all season with a broken foot. Don't expect Bibby to be the explosive scorer he was in last season's playoffs. Bibby is more of a playmaker. Also, he need some time on the court to regain his rhythm and shake off rust.
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News: Bibby wanted to return Sunday but coach Rick Adelman resisted. "We'll have to practice Bibby before we can tell when he'll be ready to (come) back," Adelman said. "We'll see how he moves, and I really can't say. He wanted to play tonight. I would think Thursday or Saturday." Keep Bibby reserved for at least another week. He has not played all season because of a fractured foot and will probably be rusty in his first few games. There is also a chance that Bobby Jackson might remain a starter in Bibby's first few games back.
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News: Bibby will begin jogging this week. It will be the first time he has run since breaking his foot nearly two months ago. The Sacramento Kings point guard still is at least two weeks away from returning to action. He should be an adequate third Fantasy guard when he returns so continue to monitor his progress.
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News: Bibby continues to make progress in his recovery from foot surgery. The Sacramento Bee reports that he might return on Dec. 15. Bibby is expected to begin light running on Dec. 1. Bibby has not played this season because of a broken foot, but should be a quality third Fantasy guard when he returns.
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News: Bibby had surgery on his fractured right foot Saturday. He is expected to be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks. "I think I will be back in less than six weeks," Bibby said, his foot in a cast. "I have strong bones. I'm a quick healer." Bibby should be a solid fourth Fantasy guard when he returns, but Fantasy leaguers should prepare to reserve him for now. Bobby Jackson will start in his absence.
Analysis:
News: Bibby was scheduled to have surgery on his right foot Saturday for a fracture he sustained during practice Friday. No timetable has been set for Bibby’s return but he is only expected to be out for a brief period. Bobby Jackson will start in his absence. Bibby should be a solid fourth Fantasy guard when he returns, but Fantasy leaguers will likely have to reserve him at the start of the season.
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News: Bibby has agreed to a seven-year, $80 million contract with the Kings, a basketball source told The Associated Press. The Kings will announce the signing at a news conference Friday in Las Vegas at The Palms casino, the source said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Though Bibby was never seriously thought to be leaving Sacramento, his signing ensures that he will remain with the Kings. He remains a top Fantasy guard and is worth taking in the middle of a draft.
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News: Bibby (knee) returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday for Sacramento. Bibby struggled in the game, posting eight points in 25 minutes of play before sitting out the entire fourth quarter.
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News: Bibby sat out again Sunday with a strained knee. However, the Sacramento Bee is reporting that he should return for Tuesday's game against Cleveland. If Bibby is on your roster, be sure to put him back into your starting lineup.
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News: Bibby had an MRI performed on his sprained right knee this week. The results of the exam were negative, and Bibby has been receiving treatment all week to prepare for Sunday's game against Phoenix. Bibby is listed as day to day.
Analysis:
News: Bibby sat out Sunday's game with a right leg injury, missing the first game of his career after starting 248 straight, the second longest streak in the NBA. He will be evaluated on a daily basis. Consider reserving him this week since the Kings only have one game.
Analysis:
News: Bibby was traded to the Kings Wednesday night along with Brent Price for Jason Williams and Nick Anderson. His Fantasy value is in limbo, however, and depends on whether or not free agent Chris Webber will remain with the Kings. Bibby's assist totals will remain about the same regardless of whether Webber leaves or not. His scoring will rise if the All-Star forward departs.
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News: Bibby suffered a mild right knee strain during Tuesday's game against Minnesota. His status for Thursday's game against Portland is still up in the air.
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News: Bibby was a total performer in Thursday's preseason game against the Vancouver Grizzlies. He padded his stat-sheet with 21 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds.
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News: Mike Bibby, Grizzlies, scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter Tuesday, including the game-winning layup at the buzzer, to give Vancouver a franchise-record 20th win - 102-100 over Houston.
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News: Bibby handed out a team-record 16 assists on Saturday. "I know I had to have at least double digits in assists," Bibby said. "I wasn't sure of exactly how many. I was just trying to win the game. That might be one of the best games I've ever had on both ends of the court. I just came out and played."
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