News:The Oklahoman reports that the Thunder waived Ryan Bowen Wednesday. Bowen played in just one game this season.
Analysis: Bowen is clearly not a player Fantasy owners were relying upon anyway. Leave him on waivers in all leagues as even if he catches on with another team, he is not likely to have any value.
News: After receiving an invitation to training camp, veteran F Ryan Bowen made the Thunder's roster as the 15th man in part because of his defense against Kevin Durant every day in practice. "I like the fact that he goes out every day treating practices like it's Game 7. I think we need that type of mentality on our team," coach Scott Brooks said. "I told him right up front he's not going to get a lot of playing time, but his job is to really push our guys."
Analysis: The 6-foot-9 Bowen is entering his 10th season after five seasons with Denver and two apiece with Houston and New Orleans. He has no Fantasy appeal.
News: The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived forward Mike Harris, trimming the roster to 15 players before the start of the regular season. Thunder General Manager Sam Presti announced the move Friday. Harris' departure means veteran forward Ryan Bowen essentially won a four-man competition for Oklahoma City's vacant roster spot.
Analysis: The 6-foot-9 Bowen is entering his 10th season after five seasons with Denver and two apiece with Houston and New Orleans. He has no Fantasy appeal.
News:Mike Harris became the fourth non-roster invitee to Thunder training camp Wednesday, joining Ryan Bowen, Tre Kelley and Michael Ruffin.
Analysis: None of the players listed are expected to make the roster and Fantasy owners should not consider them viable options.
News: New Orleans SF Ryan Bowen was able to play on Wednesday against the Nuggets despite suffering a separated shoulder on Sunday against the Warriors. He played only five minutes and scored two points.
Analysis: That's about what can be expected out of Bowen who does very little in terms of Fantasy production. Leave him on waivers even though he's active and playing.
News: Hornets SF Ryan Bowen sustained a separated shoulder in the first half of Sunday's game against the Warriors and did not return. He is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver.
Analysis: Bowen did very little for the Hornets before getting hurt and may now be done for the season depending on how bad the separation is. He is not worth using whether he's healthy or not.
News: Hornets F Ryan Bowen, who had played in just two games for a total of three minutes, played 16 minutes, finishing with four points and no rebounds.
Analysis: Bowen was pressed into action on Friday because the Hornets are hurting with Tyson Chandler, David West and Hilton Armstrong all nursing injuries. However, he is not going to do much in whatever time he does get, so leave him on waivers.
News: The New Orleans Hornets re-signed free agent forward Ryan Bowen on Monday. It will be the second season in New Orleans for the 6-foot-9 Bowen, an eight-year veteran who spent his first five seasons in Denver before going to Houston for two years. Terms of the deal weren't released.
Analysis: Bowen appeared in 53 games last season, including four starts, and averaged 2.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game. His role is too limited for him to be considered useful in even the deepest of Fantasy hoops leagues.
News: Hornets SF Ryan Bowen tied a season-high with eight points Monday against the Nuggets. He has accomplished that feat twice with both outings coming in his last three games.
Analysis: Bowen has played in just 24 games this season, but has been very active off the bench for New Orleans in January. He is averaging a season-high 3.7 points. However, Bowen remains way more important to the Hornets than Fantasy owners.
News: Hornets F Ryan Bowen returned from a month-long absence because of a knee injury Friday at Golden State. He played 18 minutes and had four rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Bowen was not getting much regular playing time and is not a player that should be owned in Fantasy play at this time.
News: Hornets F Ryan Bowen is expected to miss at least three weeks with a left knee sprain.
Analysis: Bowen was not getting much regular playing time and is not a player that should be owned in Fantasy play at this time.
