News: Soon-to-be free agent guard Mike Dunleavy told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he would be open to re-signing with the Bucks next year. Dunleavy, who will be an unrestricted free agent July 1, averaged 10.5 points and 3.9 rebounds in 75 games during the past season. "My contract's up so I'm just going to have to figure out where that leaves me," Dunleavy said. "Honestly I haven't given a lot of thought to it. I like being here; I grew up here. I signed as a free agent here. I'm willing to come back. I've got to talk to the team and see what they want to do and go from there."
Analysis: Dunleavy's first season in Milwaukee was definitely his most productive one as he his scoring and shooting numbers both took a hit this past year. Still, there were some bright spots for the veteran. Dunleavy wound up shooting a career-best 42.8 percent from behind the arc while giving owners 1.7 made treys per game. The Bucks have a ton of free agents on their current roster, so no one is really sure exactly which players the team will try and retain. Fantasy owners will have to keep an eye on how things play out in the coming months. While Dunleavy may be getting a bit long in the tooth, he can still be counted on to produce as a consistent low-end option. No matter where he winds up, plan on targeting Dunleavy in the later rounds of most draft formats next fall.
News: Bucks forward Mike Dunleavy scored in double figures for the third time in the last six games on Wednesday against the Magic. He finished with 17 points and hauled in six rebounds. Dunleavy also posted six assists and a block in the 113-103 overtime loss. He went 5 for 11 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from downtown, and made 4 of 6 free throws while playing 37 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: After a resurgent campaign last season, Dunleavy has been inconsistent this campaign but has picked up the pace of late. He entered Wednesday averaging 10.6 points with 3.4 rebounds in the previous five contests on nearly 49 percent shooting. The 32-year-old can be counted on for some low-end production so keep Dunleavy active in deeper Fantasy formats down the stretch.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy was ejected from Friday's contest against the Pacers. Dunleavy received a Flagrant-2 foul in the fourth quarter of the 102-78 defeat, which resulted in an automatic ejection. He finished with seven points, two assists and two blocks prior to leaving the game.
Analysis: Dunleavy continues to see around 20-25 minutes off the bench most nights, but his production has been stunted by a recent shooting slump. In fact, Dunleavy is shooting just 28 percent from the field (13 of 46) over his last six games and is averaging four points over that span. While Dunleavy can be considered a viable source for 3-pointers, owners should consider sitting him down until he starts knocking down some shots.
News: Milwaukee guard Mike Dunleavy had an awful performance as a starter on Wednesday during a loss at Washington. Dunleavy took six shots and missed them all over 26 minutes as he failed to score. He grabbed four rebounds and otherwise produced just a turnover with no other relevant production.
Analysis: Dunleavy had scored 16 and 18 points in his previous two games, respectively, and had been shooting well in those contests. He definitely had an off game on Wednesday but we expect him to get back to normal perhaps in his next game. Dunleavy offers solid 3-point shooting and low-end scoring and can be active in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy played a big role in the team’s win over the Mavericks Tuesday, despite some changes to the rotation. Dunleavy played 29 minutes off the bench in the game, as he continues to see playing time despite the team’s acquisition of J.J. Redick at the trade deadline. Dunleavy scored 13 points on 5 of 9 shooting, with a pair of three-pointers made. Dunleavy did little else in the box score, adding just a rebound and an assist in a 95-90 win.
Analysis: With the team’s acquisition of Redick, it seemed like Dunleavy might see a reduced role, but that has not been the case so far. Though it is just a two-game sample size so far, Dunleavy is averaging 25.0 minutes per game since the trade deadline. Dunleavy has the size and skill set to switch to the small forward spot, so the Bucks should continue to rely on him. He is averaging 9.5 points per game in the month of February, so Fantasy owners should continue to consider him a low-end starting option.
News: Milwaukee guard Mike Dunleavy played almost 30 minutes off the bench on Monday night but the Bucks dropped their game against the Wizards. Dunleavy scored 11 points to lead his team's bench as he went 2 for 4 from 3-point range. The former Blue Devil went just 3 for 9 from the field overall in the game and grabbed four rebounds. He added a steal to complete his stat line.
Analysis: The 32-year-old Dunleavy has scored in double figures in four of his last five games, but only just. Outside of low-end scoring and 3-point shooting, Dunleavy offers little in terms of Fantasy value at this late stage of his career.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy struggled with his shot Wednesday against the Jazz, missing 10 of 13 shots from the field in a 100-86 loss. Dunleavy still managed to get 10 points, as he made a pair of three-pointers and went 2 of 2 from the free-throw line. He added three assists, one rebound, one steal and one blocked shot in 31 minutes.
Analysis: Dunleavy had attempted at least 13 field goals in just three games prior to Wednesday, and had managed to score at least 16 points in each. Wednesday can probably just be chalked up to an off night, as he entered play shooting 46.8 percent from the field on the season. He is averaging 11.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game on the season. His scoring continues to make him worthy of being considered a low-end Fantasy starter.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy had his best scoring performance since Jan. 2 on Tuesday night against the Pistons. He finished with 17 points and hauled in five rebounds in the 117-90 win. He went 7 for 13 from the field, including going 2 for 5 from downtown, and made his lone free throw. Dunleavy also posted two assists, a steal and a block while playing 25 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Dunleavy has been able to keep his shooting percentage up for most of the season and has been shooting well from 3-point land of late. He has made nearly 46 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc in the previous five games and is averaging 11.4 points with 4.4 rebounds during that stretch. Dunleavy does enough scoring to remain active in deeper Fantasy formats at this point.
News: After being held to just four points his last time out, Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy got back on track as he finished scoring in double figures during Saturday's contest against the Warriors. Dunleavy went 4 of 9 shooting from the field, including 3 of 6 from downtown as he finished with 11 points, three rebounds in a 109-102 victory. He also chipped in with an assist and a steal while logging 17 minutes of game action off the bench.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging nearly two 3-pointers per game this season and is shooting 43.4 percent from beyond the arc this season. He has scored in double figures in seven of the last nine games while averaging 11.2 points and 3.4 boards per game over that span. Dunleavy should be relied on more in category-based Fantasy formats for his 3-point shooting heading into Week 14 (Jan. 28-Feb. 3).
News: For the second straight season, Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy has found a niche as the team's sixth man and improved his scoring average to 12.2 points per game this month. His clip has been boosted by four consecutive games in double figures -- the first time this year he has accomplished that feat. "He's been sensational all year long for us," coach Jim Boylan told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Recently he's been on a real uptick with the things that he does. For me to look down the bench and see Mike sitting there, ready to go in the game, that's a great sight to see."
Analysis: Dunleavy is connecting on 45.7 percent of his shots from the field this season to help the Bucks' bench rank among the top 10 in scoring. He is also draining a career-high 43.8 percent from beyond the arc. "Mike has a really good understanding of spacing and teamwork. He takes great advantage," Boylan said. "Our guys know if Mike's trailing a play for instance, we're looking for him because we know he can knock down those shots regularly." Dunleavy should be relied on more in category-based Fantasy formats while continuing to earn sufficient minutes.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy played well on Sunday and Milwaukee earned a win at Toronto. Dunleavy scored 15 points over 30 minutes off the bench as he went 5 for 8 from the field. He hit three 3-pointers in four attempts and added five assists as he had a big involvement in the scoring in the game.
Analysis: Dunleavy has only scored in double figures twice in his last five games. He's been a little inconsistent from long range. He went 3 for 4 on Sunday but was 0 for 4 on Friday. He went 4 of 5 the game before that, but was just 1 for 7 in the two previous games. Dunleavy can only be counted upon for 3-point shooting and low-end rebounding in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Bucks small forward Mike Dunleavy was able to get back in double figures on Wednesday night against the Bulls. He scored 16 points and hauled in four rebounds in the 104-96 win. He went 6 for 11 from the field, including going 4 for 5 from downtown while playing 28 minutes off the bench. Dunleavy also posted two assists, a steal and a block in the victory.
Analysis: Dunleavy has found his shooting touch again and it has led to his production increasing. He is averaging 12.6 points with 2.8 rebounds in the last five contests while shooting 45 percent from beyond the arc and 50 percent overall during that stretch. Since the 32-year-old can still score in double digits on most nights, keep Dunleavy active in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Bucks small forward Mike Dunleavy scored in double-digits for the third time in the last four games on Wednesday against the Spurs. He finished with 19 points and three rebounds in the 117-110 loss. He went 7 for 12 from the field, including 3 for 7 from downtown, and made both of his free throws. Dunleavy also posted an assist and a steal while playing 37 minutes.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 14.2 points with a steal in the previous five contests while shooting 48 percent over that span. He has begun shooting better again and his production has increased as a result. While the 32-year-old does not contribute a ton in other categories, Dunleavy remains a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Bucks forward Mike Dunleavy snapped a three-game single-digit scoring streak Wednesday, as he broke out for 17 points on 6 of 12 shooting against the Nets. Dunleavy added a pair of three-pointers, along with three rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes off the bench, in a 108-93 win.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 11.6 points over the five games since he returned from a knee injury, however his production has not been consistent. He has 17 points in two separate games, and just 24 in the other three combined. Dunleavy’s role as a bench sparkplug can lead to some big games, but it makes him tough to rely on consistently. At this point, he remains just a low-end Fantasy option in most formats.
News: Milwaukee guard Mike Dunleavy was able to return to action Tuesday night against Indiana. Dunleavy returned to practice Monday after missing seven games with the bone bruise in his knee. He played 15 minutes Tuesday and went 6 of 14 from the field with three 3-pointers to score 17 points. Dunleavy added six rebounds and an assist with two blocks in the win.
Analysis: Dunleavy was averaging 10.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game with 1.7 3-pointers over 15 contests before getting injured. He returned in a big way Tuesday and apparently is going to miss a beat. Dunleavy can be active in plenty of deeper Fantasy formats after a game like Tuesday's.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy was able to practice on Monday despite his knee injury and hopes to play Tuesday against Indiana, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "I'm still getting over it but I feel good enough to go out there and play," said Dunleavy, who has missed the past seven games with a bone bruise.
Analysis: Dunleavy doesn't sound as if he's 100 percent healthy, even if he does return Tuesday against the Pacers. Dunleavy was averaging 10.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game before suffering the injury that has so far kept him off the floor for all but one of the team’s games in December. When he does get back to full strength, Dunleavy will be a worthy Fantasy option in deeper formats. Until then, he should just be monitored.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy was unable to play yet again Saturday against the Clippers, as he continues to deal with a knee injury. Dunleavy has sat out six of the last seven games with this injury.
Analysis: Dunleavy was averaging 10.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game before suffering the injury that has so far kept him off the floor for all but one of the team’s games in December. At this point, we simply don’t know when Dunleavy will be back at full strength. Fantasy owners should continue to consider him a risky option in all formats for Week 8 (Dec. 17-23).
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy did not travel with the team and has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Cavaliers as he continues to deal with a lingering knee injury. Dunleavy has now missed five of the last six games with the injury.
Analysis: Dunleavy has only played once in December and was averaging 10.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game before getting hurt. He'll use this extra day to rest to try and give it a go against the Clippers at home Saturday, so we'll continue to monitor his status moving forward. Fantasy owners should keep him stashed in all formats until he is back at full strength.
News: Milwaukee guard Mike Dunleavy continues to deal with a knee injury and it kept him out Wednesday against the Kings. Dunleavy has missed five of the last six outings for the Bucks and is loosely considered day to day at this point.
Analysis: Dunleavy has missed some extended time now and no longer appears to be a day to day thing for the Bucks. This knee issue could keep him out even longer so Fantasy owners need to be cognizant of that. Dunleavy is averaging 10.8 points with 5.1 rebounds thus far and should be considered a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats, when healthy.
News: Bucks forward Mike Dunleavy was ruled inactive for Sunday's contest against the Nets as he continues to deal with a bruised knee. He has missed four out of the last five games with his ailment and is listed as day to day.
Analysis: Dunleavy missed most of Week 6 (Dec. 3-9) and is starting to look like an injury risk heading into Week 7 (Dec. 10-16). We'll continue to keep an eye on his progress moving forward. Dunleavy is averaging 10.8 points with 5.1 rebounds thus far and should be considered a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats, when healthy.
News: Bucks forward Mike Dunleavy sat out for the third time in the last four games Friday against the Bobcats as he continued to deal with a knee bruise.
Analysis: Dunleavy is being considered day to day at this point but make sure he returns Sunday or he will begin to look like an injury risk for Week 7 (Dec. 10-16). Dunleavy is averaging 10.8 points with 5.1 rebounds thus far and should be considered a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats, when healthy.
News: Milwaukee guard Mike Dunleavy missed Wednesday's game against the Spurs with a knee bruise, reports the team's official site. Dunleavy is considered day to day for the Bucks.
Analysis: Dunleavy sat out last Saturday's game against Boston with the same injury. He returned to action Monday and played 20 minutes, scoring six points, but clearly wasn't 100 percent. If Dunleavy's absences are going to become sporadic, his already-low Fantasy value will drop even more.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy (knee) returned to the lineup for Monday's game at New Orleans after participating in the morning shootaround. Dunleavy missed last Saturday's game against Boston due to a bruised knee, an issue he suffered during the previous night at Minnesota, but returned against the Hornets. He played 30 minutes and hit a 3-pointer to score six points. Dunleavy added four rebounds, two assists and a steal.
Analysis: Dunleavy has turned in a solid performance from downtown early this season and drained 42.1 percent of his 3-point attempts -- the second-highest clip of his 11-year career. He has also recorded at least one trey in each of his past 10 games played to boost his season average to 11 points per game. Dunleavy should be viewed as a quality option in deeper Fantasy formats, especially category-based leagues.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy was ruled out of Saturday's contest against the Celtics due to a bruised knee, according to NBA.com. Head coach Scott Skiles told reporters that he sustained the injury during Friday night's game against the Timberwolves. Dunleavy is averaging 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game this season.
Analysis: Dunleavy has been the team's 3-point specialist this season and has averaged at least one triple per game. At this point, it is uncertain how long Skiles will keep the 32-year-old sidelined, so we'll continue to monitor his status moving forward. He is considered as a low-end option in deeper formats, when healthy.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy was held to single-digit scoring for the third consecutive game during Wednesday's contest against the Knicks. Dunleavy was asked to do much as he finished with just eight points in a 102-88 defeat. He went 2 of 6 from the field, including 1 of 2 from downtown, and knocked down 3 of 4 free throw attempts. He also chipped in with nine rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Dunleavy has not been shooting as much as of late and has gone 7 of 20 in his last three games after shooting 18 of 38 in a three-game stretch before that. He is able to light up from the 3-point line on any given night and is nearly averaging two 3-pointers per game. He should be viewed as a low-end starter in deeper formats for now.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy had another solid game off the bench against the Heat Wednesday night. Dunleavy scored 16 points but struggled from the 3-point line in a 113-106 overtime defeat. He went 7 of 16 from the floor, including 1 of 7 from downtown. He also added four rebounds in 29 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Dunleavy has logged in 29 minutes or more in four of his last five games and has scored in double figures in each of those games. He's been solid off the bench and has started to earn a bit more playing time. He is averaging 13.4 points and 5.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in his last five games and should be viewed as a low-end starter in deeper formats for now.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy had a solid game on Monday in a win at Philadelphia. Dunleavy came off the bench to lead his team in bench scoring with 13 points on 4 of 6 shooting. Dunleavy connected on two 3-pointers and added five rebounds and three assists in the performance for the Bucks.
Analysis: Dunleavy has scored in double figures in four of his last five games, including a 29-point effort against Cleveland last week. He's been solid off the bench and should be active in plenty of deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Despite an impressive 29-point performance against Cleveland last Saturday, Bucks coach Scott Skiles said he would prefer to keep guard Mike Dunleavy as the team's sixth man -- for now. Dunleavy drained a sterling 83.3 percent of his attempts from the field (10 of 12), and went 6 for 7 from long range. "Mike can certainly start. He and I have talked about it on many occasions over the last year or so," Skiles told the Journal Sentinel. "He's just comfortable in that role for us, so that's where we'll keep him for now."
Analysis: In fact, Dunleavy has served as a full-time starter as recently as the 2007-08 campaign with Indiana. But the Bucks have entrusted the developing Tobias Harris as the team's starting shooting guard for the beginning of the season while reveling in Dunleavy's energy off the bench. His 29 points in the second game already surpassed his season best from last year (28). "He enjoys that role of kind of feeling the game and coming off the bench," Skiles said. "Almost every night he comes in and does productive things." Dunleavy could receive close to 30 minutes per game as a reserve and is worthy of a roster spot in deeper Fantasy formats as he serves as a capable scorer for Milwaukee.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy turned in his best performance of the season thus far against the Cavaliers Saturday night. He exploded for 29 points and 12 rebounds off the bench in a 105-102 victory. Dunleavy shot 10 of 12 from the field, including 6 of 7 from downtown while logging in 35 minutes of game action. He also chipped in with six assists, two steals and a block in a winning effort.
Analysis: Dunleavy saw a huge increase in minutes on Saturday, thanks in part to his hot shooting night. It was his first performance of 25 points or more since March during last season. He is know to be a streaky shooter from time to time, so keep him active in your lineups as a long as he is shooting like this. Consider him as a viable Fantasy option in most formats moving forward.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy got 23 minutes off the bench in his season debut Friday night at Boston. Dunleavy shot 2 of 5 from the field to score seven points as he added six rebounds, two assists and two steals in the contest. Dunleavy hit his only 3-point shot attempt.
Analysis: As long as Dunleavy is seeing solid minutes and staying healthy he should be able to help out Fantasy owners in deeper formats. That was evidenced by his game on Friday night.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy continued his torrid shooting during Monday night's contest against the Wizards. Dunleavy made six of his 10 field-goal attempts in the 112-98 win, finishing with 17 points. He went 2 of 5 from downtown and also added one steal, one rebound and one assist to his stat line, while logging 30 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Dunleavy has had the hot hand for the Bucks and that continued on Monday night. The 31-year-old is shooting a whopping 65 percent from the field over his last 10 contests and is averaging 15.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over that stretch. While he can be can be bit streaky, owners should leave Dunleavy active in all formats while he is red-hot.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy had a big game off the bench on Monday night against the Knicks. Despite Milwaukee losing, Dunleavy scored a team-high 26 points on 10 of 14 shooting with five 3-pointers. He played 31 minutes and added five rebounds and three assists for the Bucks.
Analysis: Dunleavy has been a little erratic, but has mostly been playing well of late for Milwaukee. Averaging almost 24 minutes per game over his last five games, Dunleavy is giving Fantasy owners 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.6 3-pointers per game. His inconsistency limits him, but Dunleavy can be utilized in deeper Fantasy formats right now.
News: Milwaukee guard Mike Dunleavy shot the ball well on Tuesday night against Portland as he came off the bench to score 15 points. He shot 6 for 11 from the field, going 3 for 5 from downtown, in 22 minutes of action. Dunleavy added two assists and two boards in the Bucks 116-87 win.
Analysis: Dunleavy and the Bucks are playing at a high level right now and are just under the .500 mark for the season. He's averaging 18.8 points, 4.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game over the last five outings. Dunleavy is also shooting 58.6 percent from the floor and 48 percent from downtown over this stretch. With him playing this well, Dunleavy should be viewed as a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: With injuries forcing the Knicks to go small on Friday, Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy had an opportunity to play extended minutes, logging 35 minutes in the Bucks’ 119-114 win. Dunleavy took advantage in a big way, matching a team-high with 25 points while needing just 16 attempts from the field, adding four rebounds and five assists in one of his best games of the season.
Analysis: Dunleavy has actually seen his minutes increase recently, as he is averaging 32.8 per game over the last four games. He is shooting 46.3 percent from the field and averaging 12.8 points per game in that time span. At this point, Fantasy owners should feel confident relying on Dunleavy as a low-end option, as his minutes are approaching starter’s levels.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy hit both his shots from downtown on Saturday night against the Magic, but that was about all he'd contribute. He shot 3 for 7 from the field, finishing with eight points and four boards. Dunleavy, who missed Friday's game for the birth of his son, also had an assist and a steal in Milwaukee's 114-98 loss.
Analysis: Dunleavy hasn't been very consistent this season for the Bucks. Over his last four games he's averaging 12.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per outing. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a low-end option moving forward.
News: The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports Saturday that Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy will return to the team for the game at Orlando. Dunleavy was away from the team and missed Friday's game due to his wife giving birth to a baby boy.
Analysis: Dunleavy scored 28 points last Tuesday in a win over Washington. That said, he's averaging just 11.0 points per game on the year to go with 3.2 rebounds. Dunleavy is just a low-end Fantasy option for use in deeper formats.
News: The Bucks official team website reports Friday that guard Mike Dunleavy is not with the team for Friday's game against Atlanta due to the birth of his child.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in daily leagues should keep Dunleavy reserved in all leagues. When healthy and active, Dunleavy is a low-end Fantasy guard in the majority of leagues.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy was able to find his scoring touch during Tuesday night's contest against the Wizards. Dunleavy finished with a season-high 28 points in the 119-118 victory, on 9 of 17 shooting from the field. He went 5 of 10 from downtown and also added three steals, two rebounds and one assist to his stat line, while logging 33 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Dunleavy was on fire Tuesday night, which unfortunately has not been the case for much of the season. While the 31-year-old has been playing much better of late, his production is still much too inconsistent to trust outside of anything other than a low-end option. Continue to view him as such, unless he starts stating like this on a nightly basis.
News: The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Bucks Mike Dunleavy injured his right ring finger on Sunday night in New Jersey but shot well Monday vs. Orlando and played again Wednesday night in Chicago. "I may have torn a tendon in there and over the break I'll see a doctor about it," Dunleavy said. "It's not affecting me too much." Dunleavy jammed his finger on the ball during a play in the first half against the Nets, and he tweaked his ankle against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Dunleavy has played well of late, but he is still an inconsistent Fantasy option. Keep an eye on his injury, but he is not worth using in the majority of leagues even when healthy.
News: After scoring in single digits in three of the last four games, Bucks forward Mike Dunleavy had a productive performance on Monday against the Magic. He finished with 18 points and six rebounds in the 93-90 loss. He went 7 for 13 from the field, including 2 for 4 from downtown, and made 2 of 3 free throws. Dunleavy, who played 36 minutes off the bench, also posted an assist in the defeat.
Analysis: Dunleavy has gone through some nice stretches this season and usually sees more minutes off the bench when his shot is falling. He is averaging 8.4 points with 3.2 rebounds in his last five contests, and is shooting 45 percent over that span. The 31-year-old can be useful in Fantasy in spurts but remains more of a low-end option heading into the All-Star break.
News: Milwaukee guard Mike Dunleavy has been scoring a little more consistently of late for the Bucks. In fact, Dunleavy has been in double figures in four straight games. Over his last five games, Dunleavy is averaging 13.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.8 3-pointers per night. He's seeing 29.4 minutes per night over that span.
Analysis: Dunleavy is coming off the bench for the Bucks but is seeing far more minutes than starter Luc Richard Mbah a Moute of late. Mbah a Moute may give the Bucks a more defensive presence, but Dunleavy has shown that ability to score and hit the three. As long as he keeps this up, Dunleavy can start seeing more and more use in deeper Fantasy formats across the board.
News: Bucks forward Mike Dunleavy found himself back in double figures on Tuesday night against the Suns. After scoring a combined 13 points in his previous two games, Dunleavy scored 17 in Milwaukee's 105-107 loss. He shot 5 for 7 from the field -- converting 4 of his 5 attempts from beyond the 3-point arc -- and knocking down all three of his foul shots. Dunleavy added three assists and three boards in his 37 minutes of action.
Analysis: Dunleavy scored a season-high 20 points four games ago as he's starting to pick up his game. Over his last five games he's averaging 12.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.4 boards in around 26 minutes of court time. Despite a few nice outing recently, Dunleavy's inconsistency makes him a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Bucks F Mike Dunleavy has been able to pick up his scoring recently and that trend continued on Monday night against the Pistons. He scored a season-high 20 points hauled in three rebounds in the 103-82 win. He went 8 for 10 from the floor, including making both of his attempts from beyond the arc, and converted both of his free throws. Dunleavy, who played 26 minutes off the bench, also chipped in with three assists and a steal in the victory.
Analysis: Dunleavy has played in just 10 games for the Bucks but is averaging 10.8 points with three rebounds and two assists. He has been able to carve himself out some minutes with the way the Bucks have struggled thus far and that should continue as long as he is producing. Keep an eye on his progress going forward as the 31-year-old might be a nice add off the waiver wire. As for now though, continue to view Dunleavy as more of an option for the deepest of Fantasy formats.
News: Milwaukee guard Mike Dunleavy gave the Bucks 15 points in 22 minutes on Saturday night against the Lakers. He shot 6 for 8 from the field, going 2 for 3 from downtown, and knocked down his lone foul shot. Dunleavy added a steal and three boards for the Bucks as they beat the Lakers, 100-89.
Analysis: Dunleavy missed 10 games this year with a groin injury and has been a bit inconsistent since he's returned. He's averaging 11.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game over his last five contests in around 21 minutes on the court. Dunleavy is normally a good asset to have for his 3-point shooting, but he's hitting 25 percent of his shots from long range recently. Fantasy owners should continue to view Dunleavy as a low-end option until he becomes more consistent.
News: After missing the previous 10 games due to a groin injury, Bucks G Mike Dunleavy returned to action on Friday against the Knicks. He played 13 minutes off the bench and scored one point in the 100-86 win. He went 0 for 4 from the floor, with all of his shots coming from downtown, and made 1 of 2 free throws. Dunleavy also had two assists, a rebound and an assist in the victory.
Analysis: Dunleavy was receiving quality playing time before the setback and was averaging 30.3 minutes per game -- in three outings -- so expect the Bucks to ease the 31-year-old back into the lineup. He has shown in the past the ability to put up numbers with playing time so keep an eye on his progress going forward. But until he proves his worth on the court, continue to view Dunleavy as more of a low-end option in Fantasy.
News: Milwaukee G Mike Dunleavy is expected to play in Friday's game at New York after dealing with a prolonged groin injury, according to the team's radio analyst. Dunleavy has not played since Dec. 30 and has missed 10 straight games with the troublesome injury.
Analysis: Dunleavy was receiving quality playing time before the setback and was averaging 30.3 minutes per game -- in three outings. The Bucks will likely ease the 31-year-old back into the lineup as the groin injury could be a lingering issue. Dunleavy is averaging 10.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game this season and could make for a quality option in deeper Fantasy formats for now.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy will miss 2-4 weeks of action with groin pain, reports the team on Tuesday. Dunleavy has missed the last six straight games after not playing on Tuesday against San Antonio.
Analysis: Dunleavy has averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game thus far after three contests over 30 minutes per night. Dunleavy was certainly worthy of Fantasy usage before going down with the groin injury. Fantasy owners will want to track his progress. He's worth using in deeper leagues, when healthy.
News: Bucks G Mike Dunleavy was ruled inactive for Sunday night's game against the Suns due to a groin injury. Dunleavy has now missed five straight games with his injury, although the team is considering him day to day.
Analysis: Dunleavy has managed just three games this season and is averaging just 9.0 points per night. The groin issue seems to be a lingering injury so Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status. When healthy, Dunleavy should be viewed as a low-end option in deeper formats.
News: Milwaukee G Mike Dunleavy will miss Saturday's game against the Clippers as he continues to deal with a groin injury, according to NBA.com. Dunleavy, who will be sidelined for his fourth consecutive game, could also miss Sunday's outing at Phoenix as he is not traveling with the team.
Analysis: Dunleavy has managed just three games this season and is averaging just 9.0 points per night. The groin issue seems to be a lingering injury so Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status. When healthy, Dunleavy should be viewed as a low-end option in deeper formats.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy (groin) will miss Thursday's game at Sacramento. Dunleavy is considered day to day, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, but he's not with the team currently. The game against the Kings is the third Dunleavy will have missed with his groin ailment.
Analysis: Dunleavy can't help anyone's Fantasy team while he's not playing, so owners should have him benched in all formats, where possible. He showed flashes in his three games played this season, but Dunleavy's Fantasy value remains mostly low-end at the moment.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy was ruled inactive for Tuesday night's game against the Jazz, due to a groin injury. Dunleavy also missed Monday's contest against the Nuggets, although the team said that was due an illness.
Analysis: The Bucks reporteded Dunleavy has been dealing with a case of the flu, though coach Scott Skiles said it is a groin injury that has forced him to remain sidelined. Dunleavy has been surprisingly productive in the three games in appeared in this year, despite shooting just 32 percent from the field. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward to see when he will be able to get back on the court. Dunleavy can be considered a decent low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats, when healthy.
News: Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy (illness) is expected to return to the team for Tuesday's game at Utah. Dunleavy missed Monday's game with the flu, but is ready to go now.
Analysis: Dunleavy has shot poorly to open the season and is averaging 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. Those are decent figures for deeper Rotisserie leagues. He's an OK option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Mike Dunleavy Jr. will be forced to miss Monday's game at Denver with an illness. Carlos Delfino is scheduled to start in Dunleavy's place, according to coach Scott Skiles.
Analysis: Dunleavy has shot poorly to open the season and is averaging 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. Those are decent figures for deeper Rotisserie leagues. He's an OK option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Bucks G Mike Dunleavy scored 13 points on just four field-goal attempts on Friday, as he shot two-of-three from three-point range and five-of-eight from the foul line in the game. He also added five rebounds and an assist in 22 minutes of playing time as the Bucks beat the Wizards 102-81.
Analysis: Dunleavy is shooting 35.7 percent on three pointers right in line with his career numbers, but just 32 percent from the field overall, a very poor mark for a career 44.1 percent shooter. Despite that, he has found a home in the Bucks’ starting lineup and is averaging 10.3 points, 4.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds-per game in 30.7 minutes, making him a decent low-end Fantasy option at guard so far.
News: Newly-acquired Bucks G Mike Dunleavy got the start at shooting guard in place of the Stephen Jackson, who is nursing a back injury, in the Bucks preseason opener against Minnesota. Dunleavy responded by going six of 12 for 16 points, with five assists, three boards and a block. Dunleavy added three shots from beyond three-point range in the 117-96 loss.
Analysis: Dunleavy has always had nice offensive skills, and the Bucks are in need of offensive play makers. He won’t start once Jackson is healthy, but his ability to play multiple positions and hit open shots is an ingredient the Bucks definitely need. He hit .402 on three-point shots with Indiana last year, and scored 11.2 points per game with 4.5 rebounds. He should probably go undrafted in most Fantasy leagues on Draft Day, but he can be a useful low-end Fantasy player for stretches, especially if Jackson's injury lingers.
News: Free agent G Mike Dunleavy has agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million deal with Milwaukee, a team in desperate need of scoring. The contract is expected to be signed on Friday and Dunleavy is expected to be at Bucks training camp when it opens on Friday. The Bucks traded G Keyon Dooling to Boston for a second-round pick to make room for the signing. Dunleavy is joining the franchise that his father spent the last four years of his career with.
Analysis: The Bucks ranked dead-last in the NBA in points per game, so the value of a versatile wing with the ability to knock down an open shot cannot be overstated for this team. He will find time in their rotation solely for his offensive abilities. He hit .402 on three-point shots with Indiana last year, and scored 11.2 points per game with 4.5 rebounds. Dunleavy is unlikely to be anything more than very a low-end Fantasy option on Draft Day, but he could be a decent option for stretches on Fantasy rosters that need a three-point shooter once the season starts.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy is starting to find his comfort zone after again after missing 19 games with a broken thumb. Dunleavy came off the bench to score 15 points in 21 minutes in the Pacers' loss to the Hornets on Sunday night and also finished with two blocks, a steal and an assist. He shot 4 of 7 from the field, including making two of his three 3-point attempts. Dunleavy has now played in three games since his return to the lineup and is averaging 8.7 points and 2.3 rebounds over that stretch. Interim coach Frank Vogel has been happy with the way Dunleavy has played since his return and hasn't ruled out putting the veteran back into the starting lineup at some point. "It's too far to project, but I see that as a real possibility," Vogel said about Dunleavy starting. "I think he's doing well. We have a lot of guys playing well. Dahntay was playing well before Mike came back. Paul and Brandon are both playing well. They're an unselfish group. They care about winning."
Analysis: Dunleavy was a regular in the starting lineup before his injury and could find himself there again at some point before the season ends. He has averaged 18.3 minutes in the three games since he returned to the lineup and should start to see an increase in playing time over the next few games, even if he continues to come off the bench. Fantasy owners -- especially in daily formats -- may want to monitor his minutes and production over the next few games. Dunleavy could make a nice waiver wire pickup for owners in those formats if he starts producing during Fantasy Week 24 (April 4-13). The Pacers are slated to play four times during the final scoring period of the season.
News: After missing 20 straight games because of a broken left thumb, Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy returned to the lineup Wednesday against the Pistons. He came out of the gates a bit rusty, finishing with nine points on 3 of 9 shooting from the field. Dunleavy was able to add a pair of assists and rebounds in 19 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: The team's official website reports that Dunleavy will take the majority of Dahntay Jones‘ minutes off of the bench for now. “For the short term he’ll play 10 to 20 minutes off the bench to get his game conditioning and timing back,” coach Frank Vogel said. “I don’t anticipate him being rusty.” The Duke product was able to participate in conditioning drills while sidelined because his injury was in an upper extremity. Fantasy owners should monitor his increased playing time until he returns to a starter's role. Even then, Dunleavy is a low-end Fantasy option in the majority of formats.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy, who had missed the previous 19 games with a broken left thumb, was cleared to play Monday. Dunleavy dressed, but coach Frank Vogel said he didn't want to play him because he hasn't practiced yet. "The plan is for him to have a full practice (Tuesday) and a shootaround Wednesday, and then we'll see where he's at and take it day by day," Vogel said. "If he looks great, we'll consider starting him; we'll also consider bringing him off the bench. I'm not sure."
Analysis: Keep an eye on Dunleavy's progress and hope he can return against the Pistons on Wednesday. When healthy, Dunleavy is a low-end Fantasy option in the majority of formats.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy (broken thumb) has been cleared to play. But he is not expected to play Monday night against Boston though due to lack of practice time. Dunleavy broke his thumb Feb. 22.
Analysis: Keep Dunleavy reserved in all leagues and let him prove he's back from the injury before using him in any leagues. When healthy, Dunleavy is a low-end Fantasy option in the majority of formats.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers G Mike Dunleavy will have his broken thumb check on Monday by a doctor. If he receives clearance, he could return at some point within the next couple of games. Dunleavy was expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks after breaking his thumb back on Feb. 22.
Analysis: Dunleavy will likely be brought along slowly with the intention being to give him some minutes for him to get ready for the playoffs, if the team can hang on to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Do not anticipate Dunleavy making any real impact in Fantasy leagues during the final two scoring periods of the season. He certainly is not a recommended play in any format for Week 23 (March 28-April 3).
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy, who was expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks after breaking his thumb back on Feb. 22, is staying in shape during the rehab process. “I think they’re pleased with how I’m doing,” Dunleavy told the team's official website. “The good news is I’m able to stay in shape and keep my legs underneath me so hopefully once I am cleared I’ll be able to jump right back into the mix.”
Analysis: Dunleavy is right at the four-week points in the recovery, so he should be able to return in the next couple of weeks in a best case scenario. The nine-year man out of Duke is hoping to play in the playoffs for the first time in his career, after tons of postseason success while playing at Duke. It's good to know that his legs will be under him once the thumb heals, but a shooter's mechanics are delicate and the thumb itself is a whole other venture. There's no way to judge how his shooting will be once it is healed. Either way, Dunlevy is just a marginal Fantasy option because of his long-range ability. He has some added value in category-based formats.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy, who was expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks after breaking his thumb back on Feb. 22, is hoping to return sooner than that. "I think it can be sped up a little bit," Dunleavy told the Indianapolis Star . "I'm going back in a few weeks to get an X-ray to see how it's healing. Right now we're sticking to the original time frame. We'll see how it goes." Dunleavy has been running and shooting but still can't have any contact on his injured thumb. "That's why you have to let the bone heal," Dunleavy said. "It's a little agonizing to pretty much be able to do 95 percent of the stuff I need to do, but that last five percent is keeping me out."
Analysis: With the Pacers desperately trying to hold off to the last playoff spot, Dunleavy is itching to get back on the court. Still, that likely won't happen for at least a few more weeks as the broken bone in his thumb hasn't set yet. While Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status moving forward, there is a very good chance the 30-year-old won't be back in time to help out most owners during their playoff run. Dunleavy is averaging 11.2 points and 4.8 rebounds in 54 games this season.
News: Multiple sources report Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy underwent successful surgery Friday to repair his fractured left thumb sustained on Tuesday night against the Wizards. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks while in recovery.
Analysis: Dunleavy was leading the team in field goal percentage and 3-point field goal percentage, so he leaves a big void in the offense moving forward. He played in 54 of the team's 55 games, averaging 11.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per night. The timetable for his return gives him a shot at returning for the playoffs, though most Fantasy leagues will be finishing up by that point. Optimistic owners might want to hang on to Dunleavy just in case he heals quicker than expected, but considering his role as a jump shooter, we wouldn't take that chance on any kind of hand/finger issues. Seek other Fantasy options in the meantime.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy suffered a left thumb injury on Tuesday night against the Wizards. The veteran guard is out indefinitely and the chances he gets traded by the deadline has gone down. Dunleavy will meet with doctors Thursday and an update will be provided after those meetings. Brandon Rush will be inserted back into the starting lineup with Dunleavy sidelined.
Analysis: This is bad news for the Pacers as Dunleavy was leading the team in field goal percentage and 3-point field goal percentage. Dunleavy had played in 54 of the Pacers’ 55 games this season, starting 44. He was averaging 11.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Dunleavy has been consistent for the Pacers this season, but with him out of action his Fantasy value takes a hit. Owners in deeper formats should keep him reserved until more is known on the severity of his injury and how long he'll be out of action. When healthy, Dunleavy is a low-end guard option.
News: Indiana interim coach Frank Vogel said Tuesday that Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy will continue to start, reports NBA.com. “The only times his minutes go down is based on matchups,” Vogel said. “There are times when Dahntay Jones is on fire, so I play him. Michael is leading our team in field goal percentage and 3-point field goal percentage.”
Analysis: Dunleavy is going to continue to start, but that doesn't mean Vogel won't limit his playing time if he doesn't start playing better. Dunleavy is in the middle of his worst month this season. He's averaging just 8.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest in only 21 minutes of action. Dunleavy has definitely been inconsistent for the Pacers. His name has been brought up in trade rumors, which would obviously change is Fantasy value. That is something owners have to monitor. If he remains in Indiana, Dunleavy will have to show some consistency and show Vogel he deserves more minutes. Until he does that, consider Dunleavy a low-end guard option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy is in the middle of his worst month this season. He's averaging just 8.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest in only 21 minutes of action. All of those are season lows. Under interim coach Frank Vogel, Dunleavy has seen his playing time and production decrease, which is worrisome to Fantasy owners. Dunleavy had been scoring in double figures all season. The only thing Dunleavy is doing well right now is shooting the 3-ball, as he's connecting on 50.0 percent of his attempts in February.
Analysis: Dunleavy has definitely been inconsistent for the Pacers. His name has been brought up in trade rumors, which would obviously change is Fantasy value. That is something owners have to monitor. If he remains in Indiana, Dunleavy will have to show some consistency and show Vogel he deserves more minutes. Until he does that, consider Dunleavy a low-end guard option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy got off to a fast start in Friday's 116-105 win over the Timberwolves. Dunleavy scored 14 of Indiana's first 16 points in the victory on 4 of 4 shooting, including 3 of 3 from 3-point range. Unfortunately, he slowed down after that scoring just one more point the entire game. Dunleavy finished with 15 in the contest and also added three rebounds and an assist to his statline in 19 minutes.
Analysis: Dunleavy has been seeing around 22 minutes a game under interim coach Frank Vogel and has not been chucking it up as much. He has only taken eight attempts just once over his last five contests and has failed to score in double figures in three of those games. Fantasy owners may want to avoid starting him in the short-term, while his minutes and shot attempts seem to be decreasing.
News: Pacers swingman Mike Dunleavy scored 17 points on Sunday at the Nets, shooting 6 of 8 from the field. He added four rebounds and an assist in 22 minutes. He had scored eight points in his previous game against the Trail Blazers, 15 points prior to that against the Cavaliers and eight points prior to that against the Raptors. Dunleavy has not scored double digits in back-to-back games since Jan. 28-29.
Analysis: Dunleavy is getting around 25-30 minutes per game on most nights, but his shot volume has been low. He has not attempted 10 shots in any of his last five games and that is going to lead to some inconsistency as we are seeing. He can be a well-rounded Fantasy option, but right now appears to be a player to avoid activating outside of deep leagues.
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy didn't lead his team in scoring on Wednesday night, but he was the most efficient shooter in the Pacers' 117-112 win over the Cavaliers. He shot 6 for 8 from the field -- good for 75 percent -- and went 2 for 3 from behind the 3-point arc. Dunleavy finished with 15 points, a steal, two assists and three rebounds in his 30 minutes of court time.
Analysis: Dunleavy is trying to get into a groove for the Pacers but he can't quite get there. Over his last five games he's averaging 15.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals per contest. His 30-point effort inflates that average as his second highest total was Wednesday's performance. He has been struggling to get buckets, but perhaps this latest outing is enough to get him on track. With a new coach in Indiana, Dunleavy may need to have a few nice games to keep his starting spot. Monitor the situation in Indiana closely, but as long as he's getting good minutes, Dunleavy should be viewed as a low-end guard option in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy scored 30 points to help Indiana beat the Nets 124-92 Friday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Dunleavy shot 12 of 16 from the field and made 6 of his 7 shots from behind the arc in his first game with 30 or more points in more than two months. He scored 20 of his 30 points in the first half and also chipped in with five assists, four rebounds, a block and a steal. "I thought we moved the ball well, we shared it, guys made shots and it seemed like we were in a really good flow," Dunleavy said. "That's the difference and hopefully we can do that more often."
Analysis: Dunleavy couldn't miss on Friday and finally turned in the type of performance that Fantasy owners were waiting for. He has been fairly consistent of late, scoring in double-digits in five straight games while shooting a whopping 66 percent from the field over that stretch. While he is averaging only 11.5 points on the season, he continues to log starter minutes and should continue too with Brandon Rush still sidelined. Consider him a No. 4 Fantasy guard heading into Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 31-Feb. 6).
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy netted 10 points in the Pacers' 111-96 loss to Orlando on Wednesday night. Dunleavy connected on just 4 of 7 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, to finish with 10 points for the second game in a row. Dunleavy chipped in four rebounds and a block -- his first in the last four games -- while playing 32 minutes.
Analysis: Dunleavy hasn't been sensational recently but he has been consistent and is averaging 16.0 points in his last four games. He is also 8 for 17 from 3-point range in that span and has recorded two treys in each game. Despite only averaging 11.5 points per game, he is still collecting starter minutes. Consider him a Fantasy option only in deeper leagues.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy had an awful game shooting the basketball on Monday afternoon in Los Angeles against the Clippers. Dunleavy shot just 1 for 10 from the field over 22 minutes and scored only two points. He went 0 for 5 from long range and added just three rebounds, one steal and one block.
Analysis: Dunleavy has struggled with his shot and when that happens, his numbers go way south. He just had a 20-point game on Jan. 11 at Philadelphia but has followed that up with 19 points in his next three combined. He remains horribly inconsistent and for that is just a lower-end Fantasy option left for deeper leagues right now.
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy finally asserted himself to put the basketball in the hoop on Tuesday night in a win over Philadelphia. Dunleavy took eight 3-pointers in the contest, more than in his previous three games combined, and hit four of them to score 20 points on 8 of 16 overall from the floor. Dunleavy, who saw 38 minutes, added two rebounds, two assists and a blocked shot in the performance.
Analysis: The Pacers need Dunleavy to be a scorer alongside Danny Granger and that is why it isn't a coincidence that Indiana snapped a three-game losing streak with Dunleavy's performance. Fantasy owners know they cannot expect him to play like this consistently. He simply has not been able to do it all season. Continue to view him as a No. 4 Fantasy guard in the majority if Fantasy leagues moving forward.
News: After scoring a combined seven points in his last two contests, Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy got back on track in Friday's 90-87 loss to the Spurs. Dunleavy scored 14 points in the contest on 4 of 9 shooting from the field. He went a perfect 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and also chipped in with five rebounds, two assists, a pair of blocks and a steal in 30 minutes.
Analysis: Dunleavy has been very inconsistent of late, failing to score in double digits in three of his last five contests. He is averaging right around 12.0 points a game with 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in nearly 30 minutes a contest. Continue to view him as a No. 4 Fantasy guard in the majority if Fantasy leagues moving forward.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy led Indiana in a loss to Washington on Wednesday night, stitches above his eye and all. The stitches did not bother him as he scored 20 points on 6 of 10 shooting with four 3-pointers over 32 minutes. He grabbed six rebounds and added two assists and a steal.
Analysis: Dunleavy had only 19 points in his previous two games as he got hot on Wednesday. Unfortunately, we cannot expect him to put up games like Wednesday's consistently. He's averaging just 12 points per game on the year over 30 minutes with 5.3 rebounds and almost two 3-pointers per game. That makes him a solid option in deeper formats but not an elite Fantasy player by any stretch.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy left in the third quarter of Tuesday's 95-83 loss to the Celtics after colliding with Nate Robinson and suffering a cut above his right eye. Dunleavy ran straight to the locker room holding his face and was stitched up by the training staff. He had nine points on 4 of 6 shooting prior to leaving with the injury.
Analysis: Dunleavy continues to come off the bench for Indiana and can't really be counted on for more than 10 -13 points per game right now. Fantasy owners should monitor his status on Wednesday to see if he will be able to play against then Wizards. Consider him a low-end No. 4 Fantasy guard, when healthy.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy didn't have the best shooting night but Indiana still managed a one-point victory over the Hornets on Monday. Dunleavy went 3 of 11 from the field and scored only eight points over 28 minutes in the win. He went 0 for 4 from long range and could muster just three rebounds and four assists, though, he also had two steals and a block.
Analysis: Fantasy owners can't really rely upon Dunleavy for much more than 10-13 points per game right now and he's not shooting the ball very well. He is a decent source of a lot of different Fantasy statistics but does nothing supremely well. Dunleavy remains a fine option in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy registered 11 points and four rebounds off the bench in the Pacers' 109-94 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday night. Dunleavy, who logged 28 minutes of playing time, finished 5 of 9 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, while adding three assists for Indiana.
Analysis: Dunleavy is no longer the starting shooting guard for the Pacers -- Brandon Rush is -- but he is maintaining a consistent level in the starts he does get. In his last five games, Dunleavy is averaging 12.6 points and 6.6 rebounds -- the boards total is almost a full rebound more than his season average (5.7). He is struggling from 3-point range this season (36 percent) and Wednesday's game was his fifth outing this month he has netted just one trey in a game. With no guarantee of starting, consider Dunleavy a mid-range Fantasy play at this point.
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy scored 15 points on Friday night against Charlotte. He shot 50 percent from downtown and went 6 for 13 from the floor. Dunleavy added six rebounds, three assists and two blocks for the Pacers. Indiana would win the game, 100-92, handing Charlotte it's 14th loss of the year.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 12.4 points and 5.2 rebounds over his last five games for the Pacers as he continues to be a factor. He's gone 11 for 25 from downtown in that span, which is why Fantasy owners have him on their rosters. He is a good source of 3-pointers and shoots a good percentage from the field. He doesn't always start for Indiana, but when he does he's effective. Owners should view him as a mid-level guard option at this time.
News: Indiana forward Mike Dunleavy had another strong performance Friday, recording 16 points and eight rebounds in the Pacers' 105-97 loss at Phoenix on Friday. Dunleavy, who totaled 30 minutes off the bench Friday, has now tallied 27 points and nine rebounds combined in his last two games. He was replaced in the starting lineup by Brandon Rush for the second game in a row.
Analysis: Dunleavy continues to lose minutes to Rush in the Pacers lineup, and Friday was no exception. Rush logged 36 minutes to Dunleavy's 30 and could keep the former Duke star out of the starting lineup if he continues to produce like he has recently. Dunleavy has posted back-to-back double-digit games but his value will keep tumbling if he loses more minutes. For now, he is a mid-level Fantasy option.
News: Indiana forward Mike Dunleavy was in the starting lineup for the second consecutive game and scored 12 points during the Pacers' 110-106 loss to Oklahoma City on Friday night. Dunleavy, who was swapped out of the lineup for Brandon Rush on Monday against Miami, finished 4 of 8 from the field in 33 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said he was going to consider rotating Dunleavy and Rush and he did -- for one game. Dunleavy finished with only four more minutes of playing time than Rush on Friday so the situation is hardly settled. Keep an eye on both players as their performances will dictate who gets the majority of minutes. In the meantime, consider Dunleavy and his 13.5 points per game as just a mid-level Fantasy option.
News:Mike Dunleavy returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday night against Cleveland after coming off the bench on Monday night in Miami. Dunleavy scored 10 points against the Cavaliers, one point fewer than he scored off the bench a night earlier against the Heat.
Analysis: Dunleavy and Brandon Rush will continue to be swapped for one another based on matchups. However, coach Jim O'Brien insists Dunleavy will be starting more than Rush. Currently, it is Rush who is enjoying slightly better overall production. As long as the two players continue to split the role almost evenly, expect inconsistency.
News:Mike Dunleavy returned to the starting lineup Saturday night after missing the Pacers' last game (birth of child) and recorded just 10 points on a frigid 4 of 12 shooting in a 90-86 loss to Orlando. Dunleavy missed on 4 of his 5 attempts from beyond the 3-point arc while contributing six rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes of action.
Analysis: Dunleavy, who has been pushed for playing time by Brandon Rush recently, didn't help fend off the competition with his outing on Saturday. Dunleavy still received more minutes than Rush (31 to 29) but the reserve had a better shooting night. Dunleavy, averaging 14.8 points per game in his last five contests, will have to improve his shooting percentage to hold his status as a mid-level Fantasy option.
News: Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy was not with the team for Thursday’s game against the Clippers in order to be present for the birth of his child. Brandon Rush will get the starting nod for Indiana, which has lost three of its last five games to drop to 4-5 this season.
Analysis: Playing without Dunleavy, who is fourth on the Pacers in scoring with 14.6 points per game, is another setback for the slumping Pacers. Before Dunleavy's absence, the team was hoping to have starting guard Darren Collison and reserve Tyler Hansbrough back after ankle injuries kept both out of Tuesday's game. Keep Dunleavy, who has been a solid Fantasy contributor so far this season, on your bench Thursday and he should return for Saturday's game against Orlando.
News: Pacers F Mike Dunleavy has been able to put up some solid point totals over the last few games and continued that trend on Saturday night against the Cavilers. He scored 20 points on 6 of 14 shooting in the 99-85 win. Dunleavy, who played 37 minutes, went 4 for 9 from downtown and made all four of his free-throw attempts. He finished second in Indiana in scoring and also had five rebounds with two assists in the victory.
Analysis: Dunleavy has scored in double figures each of his last four games and is averaging 19.2 points with 4.7 rebounds over that span. While Danny Granger remains the main scoring option for the Pacers, the 30-year-old has stepped up his efforts and has benefited from Roy Hibbert coming into his own this season. While he tends to disappear at times, consider Dunleavy a solid option in most formats heading into Week 4 (Nov. 15-21) against the Hawks, Clippers and Magic.
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy scored 24 of his 31 points in the Pacers' 54-point third period as they rolled over Denver on Tuesday. Dunleavy made all five of his 3-point attempts in the quarter, including one that gave Indiana its 100th point with 2:49 left. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien had criticized Dunleavy for missing open shots, but the guard made 9-of-13 field goals, including 6-of-10 3-pointers. He added one rebound, three assists and a blocked shot over 24 minutes on the floor.
Analysis: Dunleavy is still averaging just 14.8 points per game over his last five, including Tuesday's effort. Clearly, he was struggling prior to this performance. The Pacers were hoping he'd wake up when Brandon Rush returned to action for fear of losing his starting gig. Rush played well on Tuesday but Dunleavy was the star. Fantasy owners should see if this continues because he could become a solid start in any league very quickly.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy will remain in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Nuggets even with Brandon Rush returning from a five-game suspension, according to the Indianapolis Star. There had been some talk of Dunleavy moving to the bench, especially since he has been dealing with a sore knee in practice.
Analysis: Dunleavy is struggling with his shot, shooting just 34.6 percent from the field and 24 percent from beyond the arc. Coach Jim O'Brien has expressed his frustration with Dunleavy but has apparently realized he's still the better option. He's averaging 10.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, after all. He could still end up being a viable contributor once he gets his shot going, so he's worth stashing in deeper leagues.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers coach Jim O'Brien is thinking about making a change to his starting lineup that would move Mike Dunleavy to the bench with Brandon Rush going into the starting lineup. "We have to look seriously at Michael because he has not been real productive," O'Brien said. Dunleavy did not practice Saturday because he's dealing with a sprained right knee. His injury is not related to the surgery he had on the same knee in March 2009.
Analysis: Dunleavy is struggling with his shot, shooting just 34.6 percent from the field and just 24 percent from beyond the arc. He had been averaging 7.2 rebounds per game, however and a decent 10.2 points per game. He has been seeing heavy playing time, at around 35 minutes per game, but clearly his lack of offensive consistency could cost him some playing time going forward. Rush missed the first nine games of the season dealing with a suspension and it appears that he could be more of a threat to Dunleavy than anticipated. We still like Dunleavy's potential to produce if he can continue to see this kind of playing time, but now this news makes it less certain that he will. It could also serve as a wakeup call.
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy struggled just as the rest of the Pacers did in Wednesday's blowout loss to the Sixers. He shot just 2 for 11 from the floor to finish with six points. The two made shots were from beyond the arc. Dunleavy added seven rebounds, an assist and a blocked shot in 31 minutes on the floor.
Analysis: Dunleavy had a tough shooting night against Philly, but he should return to his normal form moving forward. He should remain a low-end option in Fantasy play, as he is still a viable 3-point shooter who is dealing with a tough 6 for 23 stretch.
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy had his best game of this young NBA season on Saturday night against Philadelphia. Dunleavy went 6 for 13 from the field, but struggled from downtown going just 1 for 7, finishing with 16 points. He hit all three of his foul shots and grabbed nine boards for the Pacers. He also recorded his second block of the season.
Analysis: Dunleavy broke out of his early season slump on Saturday, which is good news for the Pacers and Fantasy owners. The only troubling statistic is his 3-point percentage. Through three games, Dunleavy has made just 4 of his 19 shots from behind the arc. He's owned in 35 percent of CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues, largely in part because he's a career 35.5 percent shooter from downtown. Owners should continue to view him as a low-end option in most Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers G Mike Dunleavy did not do a whole lot of scoring in the season opener against the Spurs on Wednesday night. He scored just eight points on 3 of 7 shooting while playing 34 minutes in the 122-109 loss. He went 1 for 3 from behind the arc and only made 1 of 4 free-throws. Dunleavy also chipped in with seven rebounds and one assist in the defeat.
Analysis: Dunleavy averaged under 10 points per game for the first time since his rookie campaign last season and did not show Fantasy owners that he is going to break out of that slump on Wednesday. The seven rebounds were solid for a guard but he will have to start making some shots in order to be a viable Fantasy option. He should improve on his free-throw shooting, as he is a career 84.2 percent shooter from the charity stripe, so continue to view Dunleavy as a low-end option in most formats.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy had a good showing on Friday night against the Hornets. He shot 4 for 8 from the field -- 2 for 4 from downtown -- and hit 75 percent of his free-throw attempts, finishing with 13 points. Dunleavy grabbed six boards, had an assist and made one steal.
Analysis: Dunleavy played almost 36 minutes on Friday, which is a good sign. The eight-year veteran played just 67 games last season after he missed most of 2008-09 with a knee injury. Dunleavy is healthy and looking good through five preseason games. He is a career 35.6 3-point shooter and could provide a nice lift in Rotisserie leagues this year. Fantasy owners should consider him a late-round pick on Draft Day.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy took the first step to putting last season behind him on Wednesday in the preseason opener against Memphis. Dunleavy started for Indiana and played 16 minutes. He shot 3 of 5 from the field and went 2 for 3 from the 3-point line to score eight points. He did not grab a rebound for the Pacers.
Analysis: Dunleavy managed to play in just 22 games last season after missing most of 2008-09 as well with a knee injury. He did not perform to the level Fantasy owners thought him capable of last year when he finally returned and it has soured owners on him for this season. The one thing you have to understand now is that he's finally healthy and ready to contribute. Dunleavy vowed to hit the gym hard this offseason in the hopes of duplicating his production from the 2007-08 season when he averaged 19.1 points and shot 47.6 percent from the floor. He should be able to bounce back and play better than he showed in 2009-10. He can still be a productive Fantasy option off the bench and is worth a late-round pick on Draft Day.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy is hoping this offseason to regain his form from two years ago after knee problems the past two seasons. The Sports Xchange reports Dunleavy, who averaged 19.1 points a game two years ago, didn't have any problems with his surgically-repaired knee. It was his timing that was out of whack all season. Dunleavy averaged 10.0 points, his lowest since his rookie season, and only played 22 minutes per game, also his lowest since his rookie season. Now there are questions if Dunleavy can regain his old form. "I plan to spend a lot of time in the gym working out and playing in as many five-on-five games as possible this summer," Dunleavy said. "The year didn't go the way I wanted it to, but I'll be back and ready to go next season."
Analysis: Dunleavy should be able to bounce back and play better than he showed in 2009-10. We think he can still be a quality Fantasy option, and he's worth the risk with a late-round pick in 2010-11. Keep an eye on his offseason and how his workouts go, but plan on drafting Dunleavy late in all leagues next year.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy tied a season-high with eight rebounds against the Jazz on Friday. He played 23 minutes, shooting 2 of 5 from the field, 2 of 3 from long range. He scored six points and recorded three assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy's minutes have been reduced -- he's averaging only 16.8 a game in March -- and as a result, his production has diminished. He's scoring just 7.3 points a game this month. Combined with the fact he doesn't rebound or dish the ball, he has little if any Fantasy value.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Pacers F Mike Dunleavy sat out the final 16 minutes after spraining his right ankle Wednesday against the Wizards. X-rays on his ankle came back negative, but coach Jim O'Brien still decided to sit him for the rest of the game. Dunleavy is expected to play in Friday's game against the Utah Jazz.
Analysis: It appears as if Dunleavy is good to go. However, Fantasy owners won't be gaining much from Dunleavy's presence on the court. He is averaging just 7.6 points and 3.2 rebounds over his last five games. With these type of numbers, Dunleavy only provides Fantasy value in 12-team and deeper leagues.
News: Pacers F Mike Dunleavy sprained his right ankle in the third quarter and did not return on Wednesday against the Wizards. He played 12 minutes and scored two points on 1 of 2 shooting. He added four boards.
Analysis: Dunleavy has really put up poor statistics for some time now and isn't a huge factor in Fantasy. It is like he's the forgotten man because he was once a top option. Playing this way, he's barely eligible for use in 12-team and deeper leagues. He is day to day and should be reserved in all leagues until he returns to the court.
News: Pacers G Mike Dunleavy scored 13 points in a win over the Pistons on Tuesday. Dunleavy shot 4 of 8 from the field and added eight rebounds in 18 minutes. Dunleavy has now scored in double figures in three of his last five contests.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 10.2 points and two rebounds over his last five contests. The scoring has been inconsistent from him, and with a lack of production in assists and rebounds, Dunleavy is best reserved for the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy might blame his poor shooting night on his eye contusion but he was back on the court on Tuesday against the Bobcats. Dunleavy came off the bench for 28 minutes and shot 4 of 10 from the field to score 15 points. He went 3 for 6 from 3-point range and added four rebounds, a steal and a block.
Analysis: Dunleavy missed only one game due to the eye contusion and was back on the floor on Tuesday with his highest scoring output since dropping that number at New Orleans back on Feb. 19. We said he shot poorly, but at least he took double-digit shot attempts for the first time since that game against the Hornets. If Dunleavy can pick up the scoring pace, he could become viable in 12-team and deeper Fantasy leagues once again down the stretch run. Until he scores consistently, however, he's only worth using in deeper formats.
News: According to the Indianapolis Star, Pacers G Mike Dunleavy was a late scratch for Sunday's game against Milwaukee due to a right eye contusion. Dunleavy was hit in the eye with a ball during warm ups.
Analysis: Dunleavy's misfortune kept him out of Sunday's game, but it is unlikely that a bruised eye will keep him out of Tuesday's game against Charlotte. However, the fact that he is averaging just 5.8 points in his last five games should keep him out of your Fantasy lineup.
News: According to the team's official Web site, Danny Granger received a one-game suspension as a result of an altercation with Phoenix Suns C Channing Frye. He will serve the suspension during Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia and will be eligible to return Friday at Boston. In Granger's absence, Troy Murphy, Roy Hibbert, Brandon Rush and Mike Dunleavy could all see some sort of Fantasy boost.
Analysis: Rush and Dunleavy should see a direct boost in playing time for Tuesday's game with Granger out. Think of them as viable stopgap measures in larger leagues with daily lineup transactions.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy struggled Tuesday night at the Lakers. Dunleavy played 20 miutes and finished with seven points, five rebounds and two assists. The Indianapolis Star reports Dunleavy acknowledges his rhythm is off. He said his struggles aren't because of his right knee, on which he had surgery about this time last year. Coming off the bench isn't a problem, either. He's not the same player he was during a breakout season two years ago. "It's really not the minutes or coming off the bench vs. starting," he said. "When it really comes down to it, it's the involvement. I find myself not being able to get involved. That's pretty much the reason for people thinking I can't play the way I'm capable of."
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 10.7 points in 23.7 minutes a game, career-low averages since his rookie season. "I think he's not necessarily knocking down the shots he normally would," coach Jim O'Brien said. "I anticipate he will be in the future." We'll see if O'Brien is right, but Dunleavy is not playing at a high level right now. He should not be considered a quality Fantasy option in the majority of leagues while he's playing at this level.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy struggled with his shot Thursday against the Bucks after sitting out a game due to food poisoning. In 24 minutes, he made just 1 of 6 shots, missing both 3-point attempts. He finished with seven points, five rebounds and four assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy is really having a tough go of it in February, averaging only 8.2 points through nine games this month, reaching double figures just three times. He doesn't provide much in the way of rebounds or assists, so if he's scoring less than 10 a game he's a No. 4 Fantasy guard or forward at best.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy missed Wednesday's game at Chicago with food poisoning. Dunleavy came down with food poisoning Tuesday night. Coach Jim O'Brien hopes Dunleavy will be ready to play Thursday night against Milwaukee.
Analysis: Dunleavy has only managed to score in double figures once in his last five games played for the Pacers. He's seeing just 21.6 minutes per game and is averaging 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and a 3-pointer per game over that span. Dunleavy is really only playing like a Fantasy option for the deeper leagues right now. He should no longer be considered an everyday 12-team league starter.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy put up 15 points on Friday in 22 minutes off the bench against New Orleans. Dunleavy shot 6 of 10 from the field and nailed three 3-pointers. He added one assist and one rebound.
Analysis: Dunleavy is only averaging 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and a three per game over his last five, spanning just 21.6 minutes per night. Although we've seen him show the ability to perform well better than this, Dunleavy only needs to be used in the deeper Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Pacers G Mike Dunleavy scored just two points in 109-101 loss to Chicago on Tuesday. Dunleavy shot just 1 of 7 from the field in 16 minutes of play while adding four rebounds.
Analysis: Dunleavy has averaged just 8.4 points per game over his last five games to go along with two rebounds and 3.4 rebounds. Although he has the capability to score in low double figures, Dunleavy only shows value in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers G Mike Dunleavy scored 12 points in a 130-115 victory over Toronto on Tuesday. Dunleavy played 18 minutes shooting 3 of 5 from the field. Dunleavy has scored 12 points in back-to-back games.
Analysis: Over his last five games, Dunleavy has averaged a measly 7.6 points with 2.4 assists. However, he is capable of scoring in double figures and is scoring more around his season average in his last two games. If he can continue his momentum, he remains a solid play, but only in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy did not miss any action due to his illness as he was on the court on Wednesday against the Lakers. He did not fare very well in the game, however, scoring just four points over 24 minutes on 2 of 10 from the floor. He missed all there threes he attempted and grabbed seven rebounds with two steals.
Analysis: Dunleavy has combined to score 15 points in his last three games with 23 minutes per night and is shooting just 6 for 22 over that span and 1 for 8 from deep. He's not doing much of anything lately and we wouldn't trust him until that changes. He has plenty of Fantasy potential if he can work his way out of this slump.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy (flu) is day to day after missing practice Tuesday. He will be listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: We expect Dunleavy to play against the Lakers, but be careful when setting your lineup in daily leagues. When healthy, Dunleavy is a No. 3 Fantasy option as he continues to work his way back to 100 percent following last year's knee surgery.
News: Indiana SG Mike Dunleavy scored in double figures for the third time in his last five games on Friday at Detroit. Dunleavy came off the bench to score 14 points on 6 of 10 shooting in the Pacers' win. He hit a three and added four rebounds.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 11.4 points and a three per game over his last five. His numbers are definitely underwhelming at the moment but Indiana plays four times in Week 14 (Jan. 25-31) and has a favorable schedule. That probably pushes Dunleavy to a player that should be active in a good majority of Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy came off the bench over 26 minutes on Wednesday against Phoenix and scored 30 points en route to helping Indiana win the game. Dunleavy shot 9 of 14 from the field and went 4 of 7 from long range. He added three rebounds and a block.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 16.4 points per game over his last five but is beginning to score at a high level once again. It is really a matter of time before he returns to the starting lineup. He's good for a solid amount of rebounds and around two threes per game right now. Start him in most Fantasy leagues once again.
News: Coming off the bench, Pacers G Mike Dunleavy scored 15 points on 5 of 10 shooting from the floor. He added five rebounds in 28 minutes of play and made both free throws with 4.1 seconds to seal the win for Indiana.
Analysis: In his last six games, Dunleavy has failed to reach double digits just once. What you see is what you get from Dunleavy and what Fantasy owners get is a consistency. While he has only reached the 20 point mark three times this season, his stats are consistent. He is available in 33 percent of leagues and could be a nice sleeper option for Fantasy owners.
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy came off the bench for 26 minutes on Friday in a loss at Minnesota and scored 18 points. The former Duke Blue Devil hit four three-point field goals and shot 5 of 15 overall from the field. He grabbed six rebounds and added three dimes.
Analysis: Dunleavy had been starting for the Pacers but was moved to the bench on Friday as Danny Granger and Troy Murphy returned to action. Dunleavy could return to the starting lineup in place of, say, Luther Head, or could continue coming off the bench for the time being. Either way, it appears he's going to continue to be able to put up numbers. He's giving Fantasy owners 14 points, 7.0 boards, 2.3 threes and 2.3 assists per game thus far in January and owners should continue to expect that kind of production, even off the bench.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy, who failed to score in his previous game against the Grizzlies, put up 15 points on 5 for 13 shooting against the Timberwolves on Saturday. Dunleavy had scored three points or fewer in three of his previous four games heading into Saturday's start.
Analysis: Even with the 15-point game against Minnesota, Dunleavy is averaging merely 6.6 points over his last five games with 2.8 rebounds and one assist. He has seen his production tail off quite a bit lately and this performance isn't all that encouraging. He is hardly even worth using in deeper formats considering his recent numbers.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy had six points, three rebounds and one assist in only 19 minutes Tuesday at Boston. He scored only four points in 31 minutes in his last game Monday against the Bucks, when he shot only 2 for 17 from the field.
Analysis: Dunleavy struggled with his shot Monday and got into some foul trouble Tuesday. The important thing is he's healthy, though, after missing the first four weeks of the season with a foot injury. He could stand to be a little more consistent, but he's still worth using as a No. 4 guard or forward in Fantasy.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy will see a reduction in minutes as he comes back from a knee injury. Coach Jim O'Brien said he'll have his minutes reduced to about 24 in the next four games because the Pacers are playing those games in a five-night span, starting Friday at Memphis. "When we play four games in five nights coming up, he'll be at 24," O'Brien said. "If he survives those four games, we'll re-evaluate for the next four games in five nights, which is right after Christmas." The Pacers are trying to be cautious as Dunleavy works his way back from right knee surgery earlier this year.
Analysis: We still like Dunleavy as a starting Fantasy option heading into Week 9 since the Pacers play four games in that scoring period. You can keep Dunleavy active as a No. 3 Fantasy option.
News: Indiana SG Mike Dunleavy was returned to the starting lineup on Monday in a loss to the Magic. Dunleavy responded nicely with a team-high 26 points on 10 of 19 shooting with a three. He had four boards and two assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy scored 24 points off the bench and hit four threes in his previous game against the Wizards and may have earned himself a permanent place back in the starting five. With Danny Granger out with a foot injury, Dunleavy's numbers have the potential to improve drastically. He is worth picking up as a solid Fantasy option for any league at this point.
News: Indiana SG Mike Dunleavy had his best game since making his season debut Nov. 27 after missing the first four weeks of the season with a foot injury. Dunleavy scored 24 points in the game, adding five assists, three steals and two rebounds. He was 5 for 7 from the field and knocked down all 10 of the free throws he attempted. Dunleavy played 27 minutes coming off the bench.
Analysis: Dunleavy continues to come off the bench and play less than 30 minutes, but this performance is certainly encouraging. He is averaging 13.8 points per game, 2.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists over his last five games. With Danny Granger out with a foot injury, Dunleavy's numbers have the potential to improve drastically. He is worth picking up as a solid sleeper in the 21 percent of leagues in which he is still available.
News: Pacers forward Danny Granger, the team's leading scorer, will be out for at least four weeks with a foot injury. The team said Tuesday that Granger would miss a minimum of four to six weeks with a torn right plantar fascia, the tissue across the bottom of the foot connecting the heel and toes. The Pacers say Granger won't need surgery and is starting rehabilitation. Granger left the floor in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Granger is averaging 24.4 points a game this season for the Pacers, who have lost nine of their last 10 games following a five-game winning streak. The team's next-best scorer, Dahntay Jones, averages 15.3 points per game.
Analysis: Jones should see a boost in production, but you can also expect T.J. Ford, Brandon Rush, Mike Dunleavy and Troy Murphy to step up as well. The Pacers will have to replace Granger's stats, which should mean more shot attempts for the rest of their scoring options. Look for Jones, Dunleavy and Rush to see the most improvement with the additional playing time now that Granger is out.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy is still coming off the bench after four games back with the club. On Friday night in a loss to Utah, Dunleavy played 22 minutes and scored 10 points on 3 of 9 shooting. He hit a three and grabbed three rebounds with four assists and two steals.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 12.8 points and 2.8 boards in his four games since returning from offseason knee surgery. In his last full and healthy season, he averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 2007-08. Add him where available, but keep him reserved until he can get going. He's not yet there but it will come eventually. The Pacers play three times in Week 7 (Dec. 7-13).
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy was able to make his season debut on Friday night in a loss to the Mavericks. He played 15:40, scoring 13 points, grabbing two rebounds and adding an assist. Dunleavy also had a steal and a blocked shot. Dunleavy had been recovering from knee surgery in early March.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should not expect too much from Dunleavy right away since he has missed so much time. It will take him at least a few games to get into playing shape. However, he does have a lot of upside for Fantasy purposes. In his last full and healthy season, he averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 2007-08. Add him where available, but keep him reserved until he can get going. His solid performance on Friday is an encouraging sign however.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Mike Dunleavy will make his season debut Friday night against Dallas. He has not played since Feb. 6 of 2009 due to a knee injury that required surgery.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should not expect too much from Dunleavy right away since he has missed so much time. It will take him at least a few games to get into playing shape. However, he does have a lot of upside for Fantasy purposes. In his last full and healthy season, he averaging 19.1 point, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 2007-08. Add him where available, but keep him reserved until he can get going.
News: Indiana said swingman Mike Dunleavy (right knee surgery) could be ready to return "within days." The team said this after the game against Toronto on Tuesday.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should start preparing to get Dunleavy back into their lineups but Week 5 is not the time to get him active. Wait until he returns and starts producing before getting him active in any format. However, he is worth picking up off waivers if he is available in your league. When healthy, Dunleavy has the potential to be a solid Fantasy option.
News: Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said F Mike Dunleavy has been cleared to return from his troublesome right knee, but it's uncertain if he'll make his season debut this week. "He has not practiced enough fullcourt that we're comfortable just throwing him out there," O'Brien said. "When he feels like he's in NBA shape, then he'll be back."
Analysis: Dunleavy was expected to be out a bit longer than this. Fantasy owners should start preparing to get Dunleavy back into their lineups but Week 5 is not the time to get him active. Wait until he returns and starts producing before getting him active in any format. However, he is worth picking up off waivers if he is available in your league. When healthy, Dunleavy has the potential to be a solid Fantasy option.
News: The Pacers are expected to play without starter Mike Dunleavy (knee), first-round draft pick Tyler Hansbrough (shin), backup guard Travis Diener (toe) and free agent guard Earl Watson (personal reasons) when they host Chicago in their preseason opener Friday night. Starting forward Troy Murphy is listed as questionable with a sprained left ankle.
Analysis: Dunleavy is not expected to return until some point in January, though he has hinted that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery. Dunleavy still faces a long road to regaining his viability as a Fantasy option, but he's worth taking a flier on in the late rounds, however, in the hopes that he can be back some time in December.
News: Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy says he could return from a severe knee injury earlier than expected. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien has said he didn't expect Dunleavy to be available until at least January 2010. He had surgery in March to remove a bone spur from the patella tendon on his right knee.
Analysis: Dunleavy says he can do everything except have physical contact, and he expects that to change within weeks. t's already been determined that Brandon Rush has the starting job locked up in Indiana next season so Dunleavy faces a long road to regaining his viability as a Fantasy option. He's worth taking a flier on in the late rounds, however, in the hopes that he can be back some time in December.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy has had minor arthroscopic surgery on his left hip. The team said on Thursday that the operation was done to clean up a long-standing injury and was not related to Dunleavy's rehabilitation of his right knee, which forced him to miss all but 18 games last season. He also had surgery in March to remove a bone spur that had damaged the patella tendon in the knee. He is considered doubtful for the start of training camp.
Analysis: It's already been determined that Brandon Rush has the starting job locked up in Indiana next season as there's a chance that Dunleavy won't be back until 2010. Dunleavy will be a low-end Fantasy option looking ahead to next season depending on how his rehab goes.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that rookie forward Brandon Rush has a starting spot locked up heading into 2009-10. The paper reports that Rush will start at a wing spot along with Danny Granger, which means when Mike Dunleavy (knee) returns, he will come off the bench, "It looks pretty solid," Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said. "The last month, the numbers Brandon and Danny have put up have been (solid). If we can get them to play defense, we'll be alright."
Analysis: Since there's a chance Dunleavy might not be ready until 2010, this shows the Pacers are moving on. Go into next season with Dunleavy as a low-end Fantasy option depending on his status coming into training camp.
News: About five weeks ago, Mike Dunleavy thought his basketball career might be over. The pain in his right knee was severe enough to cut his comeback short, and the high-scoring Indiana Pacers guard agreed to a risky surgery to remove a bone spur. He was told he might not regain the strength to play again after the procedure. "Beforehand, they were probably saying 50-50," Dunleavy told the Associated Press. "Now, the way I'm progressing and the way I'm moving forward, we feel very confident that I'll be able to get back, and probably better than I was."
Analysis: Dunleavy finished sixth in the most improved player award voting last season after averaging 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. The wing combination of Dunleavy and Danny Granger was expected to carry the Pacers this season and Fantasy owners were drafting Dunleavy accordingly this past fall. Instead, while Granger emerged as an All-Star, Dunleavy missed the first 34 games with lingering pain in the knee. He eventually returned and averaged 15.1 points in 18 games before shutting down because the pain continued to increase. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien doesn't expect Dunleavy back until at least 2010.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Mike Dunleavy Sr., coach of the Clippers and father of Pacers F Mike Dunleavy Jr., says that Dunleavy's ACL surgery did not include having to take a graft of the tendon.
Analysis: That means that the recovery time should be less than expected and that he should return to full strength. "It doesn't matter what the timing is as long as you have a full recovery. I think his issue was it could have taken up to a year if they had to do a graft. I'm not sure what the timing is now, but it probably cuts it down some." He was the Pacers' second-leading scorer last season with a 19.1 average and could have been in for a similar season if it were not for the injuries. Fantasy owners will have to monitor his progress over the offseason before making a decision on him for drafts this fall.
News: Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy has had surgery on his right knee and will be out indefinitely. The Pacers said Friday the 6-foot-9 Dunleavy had the operation at a clinic in Vail, Colo., to remove a bone spur and repair a torn tendon in the knee. There's no timetable for his return, and the team said in a statement that the "recovery will be lengthy."
Analysis: Dunleavy missed the first 34 games of the season because of problems with the knee. He then averaged 15.1 points in 18 games but has not played the past month. This has been a lost season for him and it is very likely over now. He was the Pacers' second-leading scorer last season with a 19.1 average and could have been in for a similar season if it were not for the injuries.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy had season-ending knee surgery Friday to remove a bone spur and repair his right patellar tendon. Dunleavy played in just 18 games this season after suffering the injury in the offseason. The team described the surgery as a success but gave no timetable for a return. Dunleavy said earlier this week that he could miss the beginning of next season while recovering.
Analysis: Dunleavy was the Pacers' second-leading scorer last season with a 19.1 average. He averaged 15.1 points in the 18 games he has played this year. It is safe to release Dunleavy in all seasonal leagues, and Dunleavy has minimal Fantasy value in keeper leagues because he will likely be sidelined to start the year as he suggested. When healthy, Dunleavy is a No. 2 Fantasy option, but it could take sime time for him to get back to that level.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy revealed for the first time his knee injury has been an issue "for about 10 years." Dunleavy said before Sunday's game against Denver that what has been listed as a sore right knee is actually a "giant bone spur on my right patella tendon." Dunleavy, who isn't planning to make the Pacers' trip to the West Coast this week, has played in only 18 games this year. "This isn't new. It isn't a matter of knowing what it is," Dunleavy said. "It's a matter of figuring out how you fix it. That's kind of what we're working with right now." If the doctors decide surgery is the best option, Dunleavy said he'll have it done as soon as possible. "Over the course of the years, it's just gotten worse," Dunleavy said. Dunleavy said he has seen four doctors recently but estimated he has had the knee evaluated by seven or eight doctors since he has been in the NBA.
Analysis: He was the Pacers' second-leading scorer last season with a 19.1 average. He averaged 15.1 points in the 18 games he has played this year. Continue to keep Dunleavy out in all leagues and hope this knee injury is resolved in time for next season. It appears like this year is over for Dunleavy.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that the Pacers believe forward Mike Dunleavy won't return this season. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said before Monday's game against the New York Knicks that he doesn't "think there's much question that (Dunleavy's) done for the year. That's where I think he is. Whether he thinks he is or somebody else does, I'm proceeding as if he's going to be done for the rest of the year." O'Brien's comments aren't surprising considering Dunleavy hasn't played in more than two weeks, he has played in only 18 games this season and the Pacers have a substantial hurdle to make the playoffs. "He's looking at all his options," O'Brien said. "It's disappointing for him, and also something that's difficult for the franchise to deal with because he makes a lot of money, deservedly so, but you're operating on a situation where if you don't have somebody like that, that you're operating on less of a budget. That's a difficult situation."
Analysis: It would be nice if the Pacers ended any speculation and officially shut him down. Even if he does return he won't be at 100 percent since it appears surgery is almost a must. For now, go on as if Dunleavy won't return and hopefully he will be ruled out for the rest of the season at some point soon.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy said Sunday that he should have a better indication of what direction to go with his injured right knee by the end of this week. Dunleavy is seeking medical opinions outside the organization on what his alternatives are for dealing with his knee. It's possible he won't be back this season. Dunleavy is disappointed he has only been able to play in 18 games. He averaged 15.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. "I'm very disappointed," he said. "More importantly, I'm disappointed for the organization and the fans. I feel like I can't do anything about this. Hopefully we can get this right and move forward."
Analysis: For now, it sounds like Dunleavy won't be back on the court any time soon. Continue to keep him reserved in all leagues and hope for some glimmer of good news that he can return and play at 100 percent. But in reality, it appears like Dunleavy won't be able to help your Fantasy team again this season.
News: The Pacers announced Friday that forward Mike Dunleavy will be out indefinitely due to recurring soreness in his right knee. Dunleavy will seek other medical opinions regarding the ongoing soreness in his right knee. Dunleavy missed the first 34 games of the season with the injury and returned to play 18, averaging 15.1 points per game. Dunleavy left the Feb. 8 game in Washington early in the first quarter and has not returned since, missing the past four full games. Once the process of gathering additional medical advice is complete, Dunleavy and the Pacers' medical staff will determine the direction of treatment.
Analysis: Keep Dunleavy reserved in all leagues and hope he can still play this season. It sounds like Dunleavy will miss an extended period of time so plan on being without him for the near future.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy's ongoing right knee injury could force him to miss the rest of the season. Team's doctors are leaning toward shutting him down because of his knee problem that followed him here from Golden State. He has played in 18 games this season. "Right now he's getting some opinions and I think our doctors are at the point they're thinking he might have to sit down for a while," team president Larry Bird said. "We never say he's completely out right now because we haven't got all the opinions in. That's been a big blow to us all season. If you don't have him out there, it's obviously going to hurt your team."
Analysis: This sounds more and more like Dunleavy will be out for the season. With Danny Granger (foot) also hurt, Indiana has little chance to make the playoffs and would likely want Dunleavy to be ready for next season. Don't release Dunleavy yet, but don't plan on using him in any Fantasy leagues any time soon.
News: The Indianapolis Star is reporting that Mike Dunleavy (knee) may not be able to return this season. Head coach Jim O'Brien did not sound optimistic that Dunleavy would be able to return when he spoke to the media Tuesday. "I don't know," O'Brien said. "I know when they say he's out indefinitely, there is a chance he can come back. When that is, this year? I'm not sure. I don't feel like we have all the (medical) information available to make that determination yet."
Analysis: It sounds like O'Brien is thinking in terms of a worst case scenario. This does not mean his season is over, but it does mean Fantasy owners should be prepared to go without him. As was the case when Dunleavy missed much of the first half of the season, Marquis Daniels would greatly benefit from his absence and is a player to pick up if he's available.
News: Indiana was without forward Mike Dunleavy (sore right knee) for the fourth straight game against Charlotte on Wednesday night. Dunleavy hasn't been ruled out for Friday's game at Minnesota and therefore heads into the matchup as questionable for the time being.
Analysis: The safe bet in daily leagues is to keep Dunleavy reserved at the moment. Let Dunleavy prove he's healthy at this point before getting him active in any formats. When healthy, Dunleavy is a No. 3 Fantasy option.
News: The Pacers team Web site reports Wednesday that the team is likely to be without forward Mike Dunleavy (sore right knee) for the fourth straight game against Charlotte. Dunleavy missed Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
Analysis: It appears like Dunleavy will be out so the safe bet in daily leagues is to keep him reserved. Let Dunleavy prove he's healthy at this point before getting him active in any formats. When healthy, Dunleavy is a No. 3 Fantasy option.
News: Indiana SF Mike Dunleavy (knee) could not return to action on Tuesday as the second half of the season began against the 76ers. Dunleavy has missed three straight games and could possibly continue to miss time.
Analysis: When healthy, Dunleavy is a No. 3 Fantasy option, but his knee problem continues to hurt Fantasy owners this season.
News: A radio station in Indianapolis reported on its web site that Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy is not expected to play Tuesday night against Philadelphia. The station, "1070 the Fan," reports that Dunleavy missed the two games before the All-Star break with a sore knee. It's the same knee that caused him to miss the first 34 games this season.
Analysis: It sounds like Dunleavy will be out, so the safe bet is to keep him reserved in all leagues for this scoring period. When healthy, Dunleavy is a No. 3 Fantasy option, but his knee problem continues to hurt Fantasy owners this season.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that the Pacers will be without starters Mike Dunleavy and Jeff Foster for at least the next two games. Coach Jim O'Brien made the announcement Tuesday. Dunleavy will sit out the next two games because of pain in his right knee that caused him to miss the first 34 games of the season. "Structurally (Dunleavy's) fine, it was just more of a pain threshold from the standpoint of playing extended minutes against Orlando (last Friday)," O'Brien said. "So when he comes back after the All-Star break, we'll re-evaluate his minutes."
Analysis: Dunleavy only played three minutes in Sunday's loss at Washington. The Pacers have two games -- Tuesday night vs. Cleveland and Wednesday at Milwaukee -- before the All-Star break. They resume Tuesday at home against Philadelphia. Fantasy owners should expect to activate him for the upcoming scoring period following the break, but it is a little troubling to hear that his minutes will be "re-evaluated" when he does return. When healthy, he should remain active in most leagues until his production drops. Just be aware that it is a possibility if his minutes drop significantly. It is definitely something to monitor.
News: Indiana Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy injured his right knee in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. He was ruled out for the rest of the game. Dunleavy, who missed the first 34 games of the season with an injury to the right knee, left after playing three minutes.
Analysis: Dunleavy entered the game averaging 15.9 points in 17 games for Indiana. This is horrendous news as the All-Star break nears. There is no word yet as to the extent of the injury but since he hurt the same knee that held him out for so long before, it can't be a good thing. Check back to see the extent of the injury in daily leagues but you likely don't want to start him now in Week 16. The Pacers play just twice in the period and Dunleavy is a huge risk now.
News: Indiana's Mike Dunleavy is finally finding his groove of late after dropping 20 points in a loss to Minnesota on Tuesday night. Dunleavy shot 8-for-15 from the field with three threes and added three rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
Analysis: Dunleavy is finding his rhythm and has scored in double figures in four straight games for an average of 20 points. That comes with five boards, three assists and almost a block per night, not to mention about two and a half threes. He's getting closer to 100 percent back and should be starting across the board.
News: Pacers F/G Mike Dunleavy looked like the player that lit up the league last season on Friday, dropping 30 points on the Heat on Friday. He added six rebounds and five assists with two steals. Dunleavy went 10-of-18 from the field in the game, hitting 4-of-8 three pointers.
Analysis: Dunleavy had struggled initially after returning from a right knee injury. He has hopefully snapped out of it with this performance against the Heat. Dunleavy is now averaging 15.8 points per game with this 30-point outburst. Dunleavy remains someone who should be starting in most leagues, but is likely not all the way back from the injury yet.
News: Indiana SF Mike Dunleavy managed just nine points at Orlando on Tuesday night as he struggled from the field. Dunleavy shot 2-of-12 with both makes coming on long-range attempts. He added four assists and two rebounds with three turnovers.
Analysis: Dunleavy did not play well on Tuesday and is averaging just 12 points per game over his last five. He's healthy but he's playing below the level expected from him because he's struggling with his shot. As soon as his percentage goes up, so too will his scoring again. However, his rebounding and assists are down from last year's numbers and that doesn't figure to return until he gets a little more comfortable in this year's offense. Right now he's mostly of use in deeper 12-team or bigger leagues.
News: Indiana SF Mike Dunleavy continues to play well since returning to the starting lineup as he scored 15 points in a loss at San Antonio on Tuesday. Dunleavy shot 6-of-13 from the field with two threes and added three rebounds.
Analysis: Dunleavy played 22 minutes in the game, which was down from the close to 30 he was getting in his last few games. This could be because the Spurs were blowing the Pacers out, but it could also be because he's starting to hit a bit of a wall since coming back. He's still playing well, albeit not at last year's level yet, though and remains a nice start in all 12-team leagues at this time.
News: Maybe all the Indiana Pacers needed to cure those late-game collapses was a healthy dose of F Mike Dunleavy. Dunleavy provided the biggest play of Friday's game against the Raptors, goading Chris Bosh into a foul on a 3-pointer with less than a minute to go. Dunleavy made all three free throws to preserve a 111-104 victory over Toronto on Friday night. Dunleavy ended the night with 22 points, three assists, two rebounds and two blocks.
Analysis: It's good to see Dunleavy back in the mix and contributing in Indiana. He has played well in his return from a knee injury and is averaging 17.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in his last five games. He is only active in 66 percent of leagues but that number should go up in the coming weeks.
News: Indiana G Mike Dunleavy got his first start of the season on Wednesday against Detroit. He missed 34 games with soreness in his left knee, then came off the bench in his first four games back. He finished with 12 points in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Dunleavy has finally come full circle. He's been playing well since his return from the injury and that should only increase going forward. Now that he's back in the starting lineup for the Pacers he should be also in all Fantasy lineups.
News: Pacers SF Mike Dunleavy is still coming off the bench but he's also still playing extremely well in the four games he's played since coming off the injured list. Dunleavy scored 20 more points on Monday night in a loss to Utah and shot 7-of-14 from the floor with seven rebounds. He hit 3-of-5 threes.
Analysis: Dunleavy will likely continue to come off the bench, especially with Marquis Daniels injured as coach Jim O'Brien wants to have either him or Danny Granger on the court at all times. That said, he's averaging 16.5 points, 4.3 boards and three assists per game in the four since his return with seven threes and belongs starting again in every Fantasy league now.
News:Mike Dunleavy is finally back. The Pacers small forward played his first game since last season on Wednesday in a big win over the Suns. Dunleavy did not start but played 21 minutes and scored 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting. He added four assists and two rebounds as he tested out that knee that has kept him out for so long.
Analysis: Dunleavy shot well in his first game back which is a very encouraging sign. He was a definitely rusty and a little hesitant on the rebounding side of the ball but this was a huge positive for the former Duke Blue Devil. A few more games like this and Dunleavy will be worth starting again across the board.
News: The Pacers may soon have G/F Mike Dunleavy back on the court, possibly even Wednesday at Phoenix. Dunleavy has been out all season with a right knee injury. Coach Jim O'Brien said Dunleavy's minutes will be closely monitored once he returns.
Analysis: Dunleavy does more than score -- he also averaged 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists last season -- but the Pacers will probably work him back into the lineup slowly considering the amount of time he missed. Don't plan on activating him just yet in Fantasy, but in time, he can serve as a No. 3 or maybe even No. 2 Fantasy guard or forward.
News:Mike Dunleavy isn't used to being a spectator, and it looks like he won't be one for much longer. The Indiana Pacers guard is expected back within a week or so after missing all 33 games so far this season with soreness in his right knee. "Obviously, it's been a long few months," Dunleavy told The Associated Press. "I'm on the mend, and I should be back soon. I'm looking forward to it. "The Pacers start a five-game road trip Monday at Denver. Dunleavy hopes to be in the lineup before the Pacers return to Conseco Fieldhouse to play Detroit on Jan. 14. "We don't have any concrete dates in mind," he said. "It's a day-by-day thing, see how I feel."
Analysis: Dunleavy does more than score - he also averaged 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists last season. When Dunleavy returns, he should be considered a No. 3 option in Fantasy, and can hopefully build on the breakout year he had in 2007-2008. Obviously, he should still be out for Week 11 (Jan. 5-11) but keep your eyes out because he could be useful as early as Week 12 at this point. The good news is, he's coming back. Finally.
News: Pacers Head Coach Jim O'Brien said Friday that Mike Dunleavy , out all season with a right knee injury, could return within a week or so. He has missed the entire regular season so far with a sore right knee.
Analysis: Dunleavy must have wished he could play Friday: He had three 36-point games, matching his career high, against the Knicks last season. When Dunleavy returns, he should be considered a No. 3 option in Fantasy, and can hopefully build on the breakout year he had in 2007-2008.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports Monday that Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy is now able to practice for about 20 minutes while trying to get back from dealing with bone spurs in his right knee. But Dunleavy also is dealing with the same virus that caused some of his teammates to miss several games last week. "We hope it doesn't set him back," Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said. Dunleavy is continuing to make progress toward his season debut. He has gone from 10 minutes of practice time to 20 minutes. The minutes are broken up in practice. O'Brien said the team's second-leading scorer last season has started taking part in full court scrimmages.
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Dunleavy and hope he can return soon. When healthy, Dunleavy should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy option. He had a breakout year in 2007-08 and hopefully he can pick up where he left off before getting hurt.
News: Indiana G Mike Dunleavy has begun practicing with the team after missing the entire regular season so far with a sore right knee. He missed his 28th game Tuesday.
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Dunleavy and hope he can return soon. When healthy, Dunleavy should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy option. He had a breakout year in 2007-08 and hopefully he can pick up where he left off before getting hurt.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Mike Dunleavy practiced Monday morning for the first time since training camp. He participated in 10 minutes of a half-court scrimmage and added that he does not know when he will make his regular season debut.
Analysis: Dunleavy injured his right knee during the summer and has missed every game this season. This is a small step toward his return, but it appears that he will be out for at least the next scoring period in Fantasy leagues. Continue to stash him as he's a player that will be a significant part of the team's offense when healthy.
News: Pacers F/G Mike Dunleavy, who hasn't played this season because of a sore right knee, is traveling with the team but coach Jim O'Brien isn't sure when he will return.
Analysis: Dunleavy has missed the Pacers' first 19 games with a lingering knee injury that was not supposed to take this long to heal. The Indianapolis Star reported Thursday that he attends every practice and game to get treatment on his knee. He spends significant time doing strength and conditioning work on his knee while his teammates practice. He then does on-court drills after practice. Many Fantasy owners are deciding to cut ties with him out of frustration over how long it is taking him tor return. We recommend stashing him if at all possible, though, as the Pacers have even said that they've built the offense around Dunleavy and Danny Granger. Last season's numbers show what kind of an asset Dunleavy can be when he returns.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Mike Dunleavy (knee) will undergo a test in the next week to 10 days to see if he is ready to start practicing. "We're going to see how the next week or so goes," he said. "I have to pass some test in terms of on-court activities, and after that, hopefully, I'll be able to pick it up more and more."
Analysis: Dunleavy has missed the Pacers' first 18 games with a lingering knee injury that was not supposed to take this long to heal. The Star added that he attends every practice and game to get treatment on his knee. He spends significant time doing strength and conditioning work on his knee while his teammates practice. He then does on-court drills after practice. Many Fantasy owners are deciding to cut ties with him out of frustration over how long it is taking him tor return. We recommend stashing him if at all possible, though, as the Pacers have even said that they've built the offense around Dunleavy and Danny Granger. Last season's numbers show what kind of an asset Dunleavy can be when he returns.
News: Pacers G Marquis Daniels continues to fill in for Mike Dunleavy (knee) and is playing very well. He had 25 points with five rebounds in Friday's game against Orlando and is averaging 16.4 points over his last five games to go with 5.6 rebounds. The Indianapolis Star reports that there is still no timetable for Dunleavy's return.
Analysis: Dunleavy still has no timetable for a return and his knee injury continues to take mysteriously longer than it should to recover. The Indianapolis Star says that he "isn't close to returning the lineup." That is good news for Daniels, though, and he should remain of use in larger leagues while Dunleavy stays out. The Pacers have a tough schedule in Week 5 (Nov. 24-30), but it is a four-game slate. Dunleavy should remain stashed for now.
News: There is still no word on when Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy will make his debut this season. He has had a knee injury that has lingered since the preseason and has been unable to practice as a result.
Analysis: During the preseason, he was limited to a 12-minute appearance in one of the eight games. The Pacers are still calling Dunleavy's injury tendinitis, but coach Jim O'Brien said the tendon is unique because "some of it has turned into a bone spur." Dunleavy has played at least 75 games in each of his six seasons, but he won't get to that mark this season. Keep him reserved in all leagues until further notice.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Mike Dunleavy still has no idea when he will return from his knee injury. "I really don't know because this thing has a mind of its own. I'm going to have to ride it out and see," said Dunleavy.
Analysis: During the preseason, he was limited to a 12-minute appearance in one of the eight games. He missed his third regular-season game Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. The Pacers are still calling Dunleavy's injury tendinitis, but coach Jim O'Brien said the tendon is unique because "some of it has turned into a bone spur." Dunleavy has played at least 75 games in each of his six seasons, but he couldn't say how many games he expects to play. "My goal is to get back to playing on the court at some point and be healthy and be able to contribute," he said. "Anything after that is really getting ahead of ourselves."
News: The Pacers were without Mike Dunleavy for their season opener against the Pistons Wednesday. Dunleavy is out with tendinitis in his right knee. He went through some pregame warmups and might be ready to play in a couple of weeks.
Analysis: This makes Dunleavy a must-sit in all Fantasy leagues for Fantasy Week 1 (Oct. 27-Nov. 2) and will likely make him unavailable for Fantasy Week 2 (Nov. 3-9) as well. Fantasy owners should consider Dunleavy a great No. 2 option when healthy coming off his terrific season last fall, but start looking for an alternative to fill in for Dunleavy now.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Mike Dunleavy will miss "the start of the season" due to the ongoing knee issue that limited him to 12 minutes in the preseason. The team is calling it "tendinitis" in his right knee. Dunleavy said Monday that he doesn't know when he will return. "(I'm) pretty concerned, considering it has taken so long," Dunleavy said. "We have great health care here, so for it not to be working as well as we'd like is definitely concerning." Marquis Daniels will replace him in the starting lineup.
Analysis: This makes Dunleavy a must-sit in all Fantasy leagues for Fantasy Week 1 (Oct. 27-Nov. 2) and will likely make him unavailable for Fantasy Week 2 (Nov. 3-9) as well. Fantasy owners should consider Dunleavy a great No. 2 option when healthy coming off his terrific season last fall, but start looking for an alternative to fill in for Dunleavy now. Daniels does not have the offensive upside of Dunleavy, but could be useful in larger leagues that start five forwards.
News: Talk about bad matchups to start the season. The Pacers will play the best defensive team in the NBA last season to begin the year on the road in Detroit. Then, they will play the second best at home against Boston. Not to mention that they'll play just the two games this week.
Analysis: This could mean a slow start for Danny Granger, whom everyone expects to have a big year. He did not have a good preseason shooting the ball and that could linger on against these two tough defensive teams. The same goes for Mike Dunleavy, who is dealing with an ankle injury. He should be fine for the start of the regular season, though. Granger and Dunleavy remain worthy of a start for Week 1 in most formats, but don't expect huge weeks out of them. T.J. Ford had an outstanding preseason and is fully healthy going into the season. Those factors make him worth using in any league that requires starting four guards, regardless of the matchups. Troy Murphy is worth taking a shot on in deep leagues that require two centers, but if it's a toss up, go with just about any other option this week. When it comes to fringe players on the Pacers roster, which is basically everyone else, we recommend going with other options.
News: Indiana SF Mike Dunleavy (sore knee) sat out the Pacers preseason finale against Dallas on Thursday night. The Pacers open the regular season at Detroit on Oct. 29 and Dunleavy should be starting.
Analysis: This appears to be something that will need to be monitored up until lineups are set on Tuesday for the first week of the season. Fantasy owners should consider Dunleavy a great No. 2 option when healthy coming off his terrific season last fall.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Mike Dunleavy does not expect to play until the season opener on Oct. 29 at Detroit due to a sore right knee that has lingered over the preseason. "I'm disappointed but not surprised," Dunleavy said. "It's a big concern. It's probably turned out a little bit worse than we expected."
Analysis: That's not what Fantasy owners want to hear less than a week before the start of the regular season. This appears to be something that will need to be monitored up until lineups are set on Tuesday for the first week of the season. Fantasy owners should consider Dunleavy a great No. 2 option when healthy coming off his terrific season last fall.
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy made his preseason debut Friday against Memphis, scoring nine points in 12 minutes. He missed the team's first four games and most of training camp with a sore right knee. "Mike played well," coach Jim O'Brien said. "We really flow with him."
Analysis: Dunleavy played -- and started -- in all 82 games for the first time in his NBA career during the 2007-08 regular season. He averaged career highs in scoring (19.1), assists (3.5), three-pointers per game (2.0) and minutes played (36.0). He'll once again be the team's starting shooting guard, a position he has locked up and should put up similar numbers. He'll be worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy guard in any league.
News: Indiana SF Mike Dunleavy did not play in Wednesday's exhibition against the Mavericks because of a sore right knee.
Analysis: Dunleavy averaged career highs in scoring (19.1), assists (3.5), three-pointers per game (2.0) and minutes played (36.0). He'll once again be the team's starting shooting guard, a position he has locked up and should put up similar numbers. He'll be worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy guard in any league.
News: Pacers F Mike Dunleavy (knee) missed Monday's preseason game against Memphis. He is considered day to day. Dunleavy played -- and started -- in all 82 games for the first time in his NBA career during the 2007-08 regular season.
Analysis: Dunleavy averaged career highs in scoring (19.1), assists (3.5), three-pointers per game (2.0) and minutes played (36.0). He'll once again be the team's starting shooting guard, a position he has locked up and should put up similar numbers. He'll be worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy guard in any league.
News: Indiana was without SF Mike Dunleavy for Friday's exhibition game against the Bulls. Dunleavy is out with knee problems but should be fine for the regular season.
Analysis: Dunleavy was one of the better values in Fantasy as his average draft value this season was 96.8, which had him going around the ninth or 10th round in most leagues. That will surely change in 2008-09 as the Pacers see what kind of player they have with Dunleavy. He'll once again be the team's starting shooting guard, a position he has locked up and should put up similar numbers. He'll be worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy guard in any league.
News: Pacers G Mike Dunleavy played -- and started -- in all 82 games for the first time in his NBA career during the 2007-08 regular season. He averaged career highs in scoring (19.1), assists (3.5), three-pointers per game (2.0) and minutes played (36.0).
Analysis: Dunleavy was one of the better values in Fantasy as his average draft value this season was 96.8, which had him going around the ninth or 10th round in most leagues. That will surely change in 2008-09 as the Pacers see what kind of player they have with Dunleavy. He'll once again be the team's starting shooting guard, a position he has locked up and should put up similar numbers. He'll be worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy guard in any league.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy went for 26 points, six assists and two rebounds Monday at Washington. In his past five games, Dunleavy is averaging 21.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists, so he is finishing the season strong.
Analysis: Dunleavy has played well this year and has turned into a quality Fantasy option. Look for him to play well again in 2008-09.
News: Indiana guard Mike Dunleavy led the Pacers with 28 points Tuesday against the Hawks and also added six rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: Dunleavy has played well this year and will look to finish the season strong. Continue to start him in all scoring formats at this time.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy is averaging 19.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg and 3.0 apg over his last five games. He has scored in double figures in 21 straight games now.
Analysis: Dunleavy has enjoyed a breakout season, averaging over 18 points due mainly to the fact he was needed to step up offensively with Jermaine O'Neal out for over two months. Now, O'Neal is back. However, he's playing off the bench and is not ready to assume a prominent scoring role. Dunleavy should be able to finish off the season on a high note.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy went for 17 points, four rebounds and one assist Tuesday against New Orleans.
Analysis: Dunleavy continues to play well this season and is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy option in most scoring formats.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy doesn't know why keeps scoring 36 points in his best game, though he's not complaining. Dunleavy reached his career-high for the fourth time this season, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 110-98 on Monday to snap a two-game losing streak. "It's my lucky roulette number," he joked. "I don't know what that means, I don't know what to say about that. It's better than a career-high of six or something like that." Dunleavy had a chance to set a new career mark, but he shot an airball on a 3-pointer in the final minute. Indiana coach Jim O'Brien likes the bottom line -- the Pacers have won all four games in which Dunleavy has reached that magic number. "If he scores 36 points 50 more times in his career, that's fine with me," O'Brien said.
Analysis: Dunleavy has scored at least 30 points five times in his past 13 games. It was the second time Dunleavy has scored 36 points against the Knicks this season. He has averaged 30 points in three games, all wins, against New York. It's too bad Dunleavy doesn't play the Knicks every night. Still, Dunleavy is hot right now, so hopefully it continues for the rest of the season.
News: The more abuse Mike Dunleavy takes, the more damage he does. Dunleavy twice left Tuesday's game because of injuries and returned both times, finishing with 32 points to help the Pacers beat the SuperSonics 114-107. It's been the best season of Dunleavy's six-year NBA career, but it's been a rough road. He's had his lip split open, and a scar remains. He's taken numerous hits and spills throughout the season, but hasn't missed a game. In Tuesday's game, he left for 5:30 minutes in the second quarter after spraining his left ankle, then left again briefly in the third quarter after Seattle's Jeff Green elbowed him in the nose. Dunleavy scored 12 points in 13 minutes after the shot to the face.
Analysis: Dunleavy is one of the key reasons the Pacers are even thinking about the playoffs. He has scored 30 or more points in four of his past 10 games, and has tied his career high of 36 points twice in that stretch. Dunleavy shot 10-for-16 from the field and made four of five 3-pointers. He also added six rebounds and one assist. Continue to use Dunleavy as a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy shot 5-for-12 from the field in Saturday's loss at Cleveland. He scored 11 points with 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy put together a pretty decent week, although not to the level that he was at a week ago when he scored a career-high 36 points in back-to-back games. That can be attributed to matchups against some of the toughest defensive teams in the league -- Houston, San Antonio and Cleveland. Things get easier on Tuesday against a very generous Sonics team.
News: Pacers G Mike Dunleavy had 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and an assist in Thursday's loss at San Antonio. He shot 6-for-12 from the field and 1-for-4 from beyond the arc.
Analysis: Dunleavy had two games with 36 points coming into the week, his career-high, and has followed that with back-to-back games with half that total. That's not to say he's slipping back towards mediocrity. He's had two tough matchups this week against Houston and San Antonio.
News: After scoring a career-high 36 points in his two previous games, Mike Dunleavy scored exactly half that amount Wednesday against Houston when he managed 13 points, 6 assists and 2 rebounds. He also added 2 steals.
Analysis: Dunleavy shot 4-for-9 from the field and 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, so he didn't have a bad game. The regulars were rested in the second half with the game well out of hand. Dunleavy is enjoying a breakout season and should remain active in most Fantasy formats.
News:Mike Dunleavy tied his career high of 36 points for the second straight game as the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-106 Sunday. It was Dunleavy's third 30-point game in his last six contests, and the third time he has scored 36 points this season. He had just tied the career high Friday at Toronto.
Analysis: Dunleavy might have done more damage if teammate Danny Granger hadn't forearmed him in the lip, sending him to the bench briefly in the second quarter. He could have set a new career high, but coach Jim O'Brien removed him from the game with 5:21 to play and the Pacers leading 120-94. Dunleavy is as good a start as ever while he's this hot.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy shot 8-for-19 from the field in Monday's loss to Toronto, scoring 17 points before fouling out. He added 3 assists and 2 rebounds.
Analysis: Dunleavy shot well from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc. He shot just 1-for-5 from 3-point range. He also shot 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. Dunleavy continues to start at either the shooting guard or small forward spot for the Pacers and has been one of the better values of the Fantasy season, averaging a 17-5-3 line.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy had 34 points -- his most since mid-December -- Friday at Indiana. He shot 11-for-20 from the floor, including 4-for-6 from 3-point range.
Analysis: Dunleavy had averaged a season-low 13.5 points in February, so he certainly was due for a huge scoring performance. Unfortunately, his other stats (one rebound, one assist) suffered, making his game not as impressive from a Fantasy perspective. Continue to start the breakout player as a No. 2 guard or forward in Fantasy.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy, who left Saturday's game with a bruised knee, returned to the court Tuesday against the Celtics. He had 13 points, four rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Dunleavy came into the game struggling from the floor, but he shot 6-for-13. The breakout player has become a No. 2 Fantasy guard or forward, so get him back active.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy did not return after halftime Saturday against the Blazers because of a bruised right knee. He hurt the knee in the first quarter and limped off the court, returned, and played five minutes in the second quarter before exiting for good with 11 points. He also had one assist.
Analysis: Dunleavy came into the game shooting only 36 percent from the field in February, and he didn't fare much better Saturday, shooting 4-for-10. Regardless, the breakout player has become a No. 2 Fantasy guard or forward, and his owners have to hope this injury doesn't sideline him for the upcoming scoring period. With a shortened week ahead, you might want to play it safe and bench him.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy hit just 5 of 19 field goals Wednesday against the Knicks, but nailed six free throws on his way to 17 points. He struggled from 3-point range, going 1-for-8. He did have seven rebiunds and nine assists. Dunleavy has scored less than 20 points in all four February games.
Analysis: Dunleavy is having an awful start by his standards to open February and that is because of poor shooting. He is shooting just 36.0 percent from the field (22-for-61) and 20.8 percent from 3-point range (5-for-24). When he gets back on track, he will definitely post Fantasy friendly numbers. Continue to treat him as a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy had a decent night Saturday against the Magic, scoring 19 points, pulling down seven rebounds and dishing out five assists. However, he shot only 5-for-15 from the floor and turned the ball over five times.
Analysis: Dunleavy recently moved from SG to SF and has only improved his game, particularly in the rebounding department. The breakout player should start as a No. 2 Fantasy guard or forward. Don't worry about the off night shooting.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy scored 25 points, grabbed seven rebounds and added seven assists Tuesday against the Pistons. He now has 20 or more points in three straight games and five of his last seven contests.
Analysis: Dunleavy recently moved from SG to SF and has only improved his game, particularly in the rebounding department. The breakout player should start as a No. 2 Fantasy guard or forward.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy had 25 points, six rebounds and three assists Saturday at Miami, giving him at least 20 points in three of the last four games.
Analysis: Dunleavy recently moved from SG to SF and has only improved his game, particularly in the rebounding department. The breakout player should start as a No. 2 Fantasy guard or forward.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy is enjoying the best season of his seven-year pro career, averaging a career-high 17.5 points and career-high 3.1 assists. Dunleavy has averaged 20.8 points in his last five games.
Analysis: Dunleavy is playing well and should continue this tear all season. Continue to start him as a No. 2 Fantasy option going forward.
News: Pacers G/F Mike Dunleavy had 24 points, five rebounds and four assists Monday at Philadelphia, but he also committed seven turnovers.
Analysis: Dunleavy's rebounds have increased since moving to forward, but his assists have decreased. He still serves as no less than a No. 2 option in Fantasy, though, so keep him active.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy had 24 points and nine rebounds against his former team during a win Wednesday vs. Golden State. He went 6 of 14 from the floor and 11 of 11 from the free-throw line. The 11 free-throw attempts were a season high.
Analysis: Dunleavy has seen a lot of time at small forward recently and is getting close to dual-eligibilty in Fantasy leagues. He is one of the Pacers' top scoring options averaging 17.3 points per game. Treat him as a No. 3 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: Pacers G Mike Dunleavy made his sixth start of the season Sunday at small forward, putting him four starts away from gaining forward eligibility at the position in CBSSports.com leagues that use multiple positions. He had 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists at Golden State.
Analysis: Forget eligibility for a second. Dunleavy came reasonably close to a triple-double. He stands to become more of a rebounder as a forward, though he already averages 5.7 boards per game. Continue to start him as a No. 2 Fantasy guard.
News: Pacers G Mike Dunleavy made his fifth start of the season Saturday at small forward, putting him five more starts at the position away from gaining forward eligibility in CBSSports.com leagues that use multiple positions.
Analysis: Dunleavy scored 23 points with six rebounds and three assists Saturday in a win over Sacramento and he's been useful in Fantasy leagues as a No. 2 or 3 guard this year. He would be just as useful as a forward and the added versatility would be a nice bonus.
News: Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy had 12 points and seven rebounds Tuesday at Utah. He also added two assists.
Analysis: Continue to start Dunleavy as a No. 3 Fantasy guard. The Pacers still have three games on this road trip at Phoenix, Sacramento and Golden State, so look for Dunleavy to play well.
News: At the Lakers on Sunday, Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy had 17 points and five rebounds, shooting 4-for-7 from 3-point range. He has now scored at least 16 in each of his last five games.
Analysis: Dunleavy is a big-time 3-point shooter having a career season with 17.4 points per game. He has emerged as a No. 2 Fantasy guard and should remain active for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy has shot 19-for-34 (55.9 percent) from the field over his last four games. He's also hit at least one three-pointer in seven straight games.
Analysis: Dunleavy has been seeing around 10 shots per game on most nights, but had come into Monday's game at Charlotte having taken less than 10 shots in three straight games. He was 7-for-16 from the field Monday and continues to be useful as a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy broke out of a minor scoring funk with 18 points Saturday against the Pistons. He also had five rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy had averaged only 10.3 points in his previous three games, but he had at least 30 points in two of the three games before then. With an average of 17.2 points this season, he is having a career year by far and deserves to start as a No. 2 or 3 guard in Fantasy.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy scored a career-high 36 points, including 22 in the third quarter, Monday at New York. He made a rare start at small forward and shot 13-for-18 from the floor, including 3-for-5 from the 3-point range. He also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy's scoring average is up four points from last season, and he's getting enough minutes to keep it that way. Start him as a No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy scored 23 points and matched a season high with five assists in a 118-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Dunleavy's scoring average is up four points from last season and his shooting percentage has improved almost three percent. He is getting over 33 minutes a game and remains a nice No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy guard.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy scored a season-high 30 points in a 112-110 win over Denver on Tuesday night. His night almost finished on a down-note when he fouled J.R. Smith on a three-point attempt with the Pacers up by three and 2.7 seconds left, but Smith missed the third free throw.
Analysis: In his last six games, Dunleavy has scored 25, 6, 18, 17, 8 and 30 points. Those kind of up-and-down numbers must be giving Fantasy owners headaches across the globe at the moment. Still, you should consider him a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy guard.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy was held to season-lows in points (six), rebounds (one) minutes (22), field goals made (one), and field goal attempts (five) in Indiana's 134-114 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night. He did have a season-high five assists in the game.
Analysis: This appears to have been just one of those nights for Dunleavy, who has increased his scoring average by almost three points over last season so far this campaign. He remains a No. 3 or No. 4 guard worth starting in most leagues with 12 teams or more.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy was held to a season-low 10 points in Thursday's loss at Charlotte. He shot 3-for-8 from the field and added three boards and an assist.
Analysis: Dunleavy is off to a relatively nice start. He had scored at least 15 points in his first three games and has been shooting the ball well. He's getting 30-plus minutes per night and is worth a start in any Fantasy league despite this slow outing.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy scored 25 points with 12 rebounds in Wednesday's season opener vs. Washington. He added four assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy played a team-high 46 minutes -- including overtime -- and was the team's high scorer. That has a lot to do with the fact that Jermaine O'Neal was out, but 0'Neal is expected back Friday. If Dunleavy can keep this up over a prolonged period of time with O'Neal in the lineup, then we might have something.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy scored 20 points and was a perfect 4-for-4 from three-point range Tuesday at Minnesota. He also had four rebounds and five assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy qualifies only at guard now, but he still has a great shooting touch and is an option worth drafting in the middle rounds in Fantasy.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy (eye) was back on the floor Saturday at Chicago. He finished with 18 points, two rebounds, two steals and an assist.
Analysis: It appears that the eye is in good shape and Dunleavy won't be forced to miss any more time even in the preseason. Consider him a decent option as a No. 3 or 4 guard in the middle rounds of Fantasy drafts.
News: Pacers SG Mike Dunleavy left Friday against the Timberwolves after getting poked in the eye in the third quarter. He had a terrible game prior to the injury, scoring nine points on only 3-of-13 shooting in 24 minutes. He also had three assists and two rebounds.
Analysis: As long as he didn't lose his eye -- which would come totally out of left field, we might add -- Dunleavy's injury Friday shouldn't affect his opening-day status. It shouldn't affect his Draft Day status either. Consider him a decent option as a No. 3 or 4 guard in the middle rounds of Fantasy drafts.
News: Pacers F Mike Dunleavy averaged 12.8 ppg, 5.3 rpg and 2.8 apg during the 2006-07 regular season.
Analysis: Dunleavy started 45 games at guard and just four at forward, meaning he will lose forward eligibility in most standard CBS SportsLine leagues this fall. Consider him a decent option as a No. 3 or 4 guard in the middle rounds come Draft Day.
News: Indiana forward Mike Dunleavy was one of three Pacers to score 11 points Friday. He also had a game-high 14 rebounds.
Analysis: Dunleavy is a useful No. 3 Fantasy forward. With the Pacers dealing with several injuries, Dunleavy can be a decent source of rebounds as well as scoring.
News: Pacers shooting guard Mike Dunleavy scored 15 points on 4-of-11 shooting Tuesday against Detroit.
Analysis: Dunleavy has been up and down this season. Continue to use him as a No. 3 Fantasy option and hope for more consistent play as the season winds down.
News: Shooting guard Mike Dunleavy fouled out for the first time as a Pacer. He finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists Tuesday against Cleveland.
Analysis: Dunleavy should be used as a No. 3 Fantasy option at this time. Hopefully he will stay out of foul trouble and post better numbers.
News: Pacers G Mike Dunleavy's 23 points Sunday vs. Chicago gave him his seventh 20-point game since joining the Pacers in January.
Analysis: Dunleavy has chosen the right time of the year to come on strong. Consider him useful in most formats as a No. 3 Fantasy forward for the upcoming week.
News: Pacers F Mike Dunleavy is averaging 15.3 points in his past 12 games. He had 23 points and seven boards Sunday vs. Chicago.
Analysis: Dunleavy has chosen the right time of the year to come on strong. Consider him useful in most formats as a No. 3 Fantasy forward for the upcoming week.
News: Shooting guard Mike Dunleavy is shooting 51 percent (61-of-120) in the past 11 games.
Analysis: Dunleavy continues to be an up and down player and for that reason can't be trusted as a regular Fantasy starter in most formats. Consider him as a No. 3 forward when things are going well for him -- as they appear to be at the moment.
News: Shooting guard Mike Dunleavy had his fifth game of at least 20 points Saturday when he finished with 21 points against the Hawks.
Analysis: If Dunleavy can get going, he's useful in all leagues and formats as a No. 3 forward. Consider activating him once again and hope for him to heat up.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored a season-high 25 points in Sunday's game at Cleveland with six rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Analysis: Despite the big night, Dunleavy continues to be an up and down player and for that reason can't be trusted as a regular Fantasy starter in most formats.
News: Mike Dunleavy followed Tuesday's 10-of-14 shooting performance with a 1-of-7 effort Wednesday at Utah. His only made field goal was a three-pointer.
Analysis: Dunleavy continues to be an up and down player and for that reason can't be trusted as a regular Fantasy starter in most formats.
News: Pacers F Mike Dunleavy averaged 11.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg and 3.0 apg heading into the All-Star break. Dunleavy went into the break hot, averaging 15.8 ppg and 7.2 rpg over his last five games.
Analysis: He seems to be fitting in well with his new team in Indiana and is once again a great start in leagues of 12-plus teams.
News: Shooting guard Mike Dunleavy had his best game since joining the Pacers, scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
Analysis: Fantasy owners could use a bit more of this. He's not yet a must-start, but could be on the verge of a hot streak. Keep an eye on him.
News: Pacers F Mike Dunleavy scored a season-high 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Friday against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Dunleavy has scored in double-figures in all five games played this month. He has been playing better as of late and that could be a sign he is getting comfortable playing in Indiana. Consider him a middle of the road Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Jermaine O'Neal led the Pacers with 24 points and 10 rebounds in Monday's game against the Warriors and Jamaal Tinsley added 22 points and 10 assists. Mike Dunleavy, traded from Golden State, had 11 points and 13 rebounds for Indiana.
Analysis: Dunleavy also had seven assists in arguably his best game since coming over from the Warriors. It was his first double-double in nine games in his new home.
News: Small forward Mike Dunleavy had his best game as a Pacer on Saturday, scoring 15 points.
Analysis: Dunleavy has scored at least 14 points in three of the four games since coming over to the Pacers. He's worth starting in most leagues once again as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Two of the newcomers acquired in a big trade with Golden State, Mike Dunleavy and Troy Murphy, made solid contributions on Monday against the Bulls. Dunleavy had 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists and Murphy had seven points and eight rebounds in his first start for Indiana.
Analysis: Dunleavy has a chance to shine with the Pacers. Expect him to start at guard, and his overall numbers should improve once he gets comfortable playing with a new team. For now, consider him a No. 3 guard/forward with a chance for his value to improve.
News: Shooting guard Mike Dunleavy started in his Pacers debut on Saturday, finishing with 14 points on 6-of-17 shooting from the field.
Analysis: Dunleavy has a chance to shine with the Pacers. Expect him to start at guard, and his overall numbers should improve once he gets comfortable playing with a new team. For now, consider him a No. 3 guard/forward with a chance for his value to improve.
News: Pacers G Marquis Daniels and F Danny Granger will start for the Pacers on Thursday night with recently acquired Mike Dunleavy and Troy Murphy still not available to play.
Analysis: The recent deal should create more minutes for Granger and Daniels, but they will continue to come off the bench. Granger has the most upside of the two and should be owned in larger formats and keeper leagues. Dunleavy and Murphy are expected to start as soon as they arrive and should see a boost now that they'll be in a system they are better suited for in Indiana.
News: Golden State sent forward Mike Dunleavy to Indiana as part of an eight-player trade involving Troy Murphy, Ike Diogu and Keith McLeod. The Warriors get Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Josh Powell and Sarunas Jasikevicius. The 6-foot-9, 230-pound Dunleavy is in his fifth season out of Duke. In 39 games with the Warriors this season he averaged 11.4 points per game, 4.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy was in Don Nelson's doghouse in Golden State, and with Harrington and Jackson leaving Indiana, Dunleavy has a chance to shine with the Pacers. Expect him to start at guard, and his overall numbers should improve once he gets comfortable playing with a new team. For now, consider him a No. 3 guard/forward with a chance for his value to improve.
News: Ask Warriors fans if they'd like to see a father-son Mike Dunleavy reunion in Los Angeles and the response is nearly unanimous: absolutely. Anything to get rid of little Mike and his big contract. But after witnessing what happened Monday when the Dunleavys hooked up on the Oracle Arena court in Oakland, maybe these Warriors well-wishers would like a chance to reconsider. Little Mike burned the team his dad coaches, the Clippers, to the tune of 18 points and 13 rebounds as the Warriors ended a three-game losing streak with a much-needed, 108-93 home win.
Analysis: Much of the speculation of little Mike going to the Clippers has featured the Warriors acquiring L.A. forward Corey Maggette. The trade involving former Duke stars, however, has been wishful thinking on the Warriors part, because few teams are willing to trade high-scoring swingmen for disappointing former No. 3 picks in the draft. If Dunleavy can play like he did on Monday, he will re-assert himself as a useful Fantasy option. Monitor his progress before putting him back into Fantasy lineups.
News: Mike Dunleavy got the best of his father's team and even drew praise from his biggest critic: Golden State coach Don Nelson. Dunleavy had 18 points and a season-high 13 rebounds and the Warriors used a big fourth-quarter run to beat Mike Dunleavy Sr.'s Los Angeles Clippers 108-93 on Monday. Nelson called Dunleavy a "disaster" on opening night and hasn't let up much since. But even Nelson was positive Monday, saying Dunleavy played a "great game for us." "I wish he had tried to impress me that much the first 40 games," Nelson joked.
Analysis: In his first meeting against his father this season, Dunleavy hit three 3-pointers in the second quarter, came up big on the boards all game and helped the Warriors snap a three-game losing streak by improving to 4-9 against his father. Dunleavy, Golden State's $44.5 million backup forward, was coming off a two-point game last Friday against Miami and has been a disappointment this season. The fans have been on him all season and even booed him when he went to the foul line during the 19-2 run that put the game away in the fourth quarter. If he keeps this up, he might be worth using in Fantasy leagues once again. Monitor his progress before putting him back into Fantasy lineups.
News: Warriors F Mike Dunleavy played just 12 minutes off the bench Wednesday vs. Orlando, the least of any player that played.
Analysis: Dunleavy has almost fallen off the face of the earth in Golden State and is no longer a good start in Fantasy leagues. He should only be owned as a reserve in larger leagues now until he can get on some sort of roll.
News: Warriors F Mike Dunleavy had 11 points, two rebounds and two assists on Saturday against the Sonics.
Analysis: Dunleavy has had kind of an up-and-down season on his way to averaging 11.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists. He is best used as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward in larger leagues.
News: Warriors F Mike Dunleavy had six points, two rebounds and eight assists on Friday against the Celtics.
Analysis: Dunleavy has had kind of an up-and-down season on his way to averaging 11.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists. He is best used as a No. 3 Fantasy forward in larger leagues.
News: Mike Dunleavy appears to be a fixture as Monta Ellis' partner on the Warriors' second unit. The versatile forward made another significant contribution off the bench in the win over the Magic on Friday, saving 11 of his 21 points -- including three three-pointers -- for the game-swinging fourth quarter.
Analysis: Dunleavy has now scored in double-figures in six of the last seven games, tallying 18 or more points three times in that stretch. He should be starting in larger leagues at this point.
News: Mike Dunleavy missed both his three-point attempts and is now 3-for-23 from downtown in the month of December.
Analysis: Dunleavy posts solid stat lines more than he does weak ones. He should be starting in larger leagues at this point.
News: Mike Dunleavy added 20 points and five assists off the bench against San Antonio Monday.
Analysis: Consider Dunleavy a decent player to own in most leagues, but don't rely on him too heavily. He can be very spotty with his efforts. He scored just two points against Utah on Saturday.
News: Mike Dunleavy, who lost his starting spot in part because of his lack of rebounding, grabbed a season-high eight boards in 34 minutes off the bench on Tuesday against the Raptors. He'd totaled just 26 rebounds in Golden State's first seven games. Dunleavy also had a season-high 22 points against the Raptors.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 10.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg and 3.0 apg to start the season. Perhaps his benching woke him up and he will start playing better. Consider him a decent start in larger leagues, but don't rely on him too heavily. He can be very spotty with his efforts.
News: Warriors F Mike Dunleavy scored 14 points while also adding four rebounds in Friday's win over Portland.
Analysis: Consider him a decent start in larger leagues, but don't rely on him too heavily. He can be very spotty with his efforts.
News: Warriors F Mike Dunleavy shot just 2-for-7 from the floor in Wednesday's season-opener vs. the Lakers. He finished with just four points, three assists and two rebounds.
Analysis: Consider him a decent start in larger leagues, but don't rely on him too heavily. He can be very spotty with his efforts.
News: Dajuan Wagner scored 18 points to lead seven Golden State players in double figures and the Warriors rolled to a 120-66 preseason victory over Efes Pilsen of Turkey on Thursday. Troy Murphy added 12 points and 14 rebounds for the Warriors in their exhibition opener.
Analysis: Don't expect Wagner to see that type of production during the regular season. The Warriors will still rely heavily on the likes of Jason Richardson, Baron Davis (when healthy) and Troy Murphy. Consider Mike Dunleavy and Ike Diogu in the middle-to-late rounds, but even players on the end of their bench (like Patrick O'Bryant) can be considered in the sleeper category because the team is by no means set at every position.
News: Mike Dunleavy's 21-point performance got lost in the excitement of the finish on Thursday at Dallas.
Analysis: It was the third game in his last four in which he's scored 20 or more points after having reached that mark in just five of the Warriors' first 63 games. He had 24 points against Minnesota and 28 against Philadelphia last week.
News: Mike Dunleavy proved once again that he responds well to adversity. Despite having been relegated to backup duty again when Mike Montgomery elected to start three guards Sunday, Dunleavy had his best game in quite some time, hitting six of his seven shots in a 13-point effort off the bench.
Analysis: Consider him a decent start in larger leagues, but don't rely on him too heavily.
News: Mike Dunleavy misses Baron Davis more than anyone else it seems. A small forward who's best in the open court, Dunleavy suffered through a 4-for-22 road trip to Sacramento, Houston and San Antonio, scoring no more than five points in any of the three games.
Analysis: The good news is that Davis is expected back on Monday. Hopefully that will be enough to get him out of his funk.
News: Mike Dunleavy enters the All-Star break with his worst numbers in three seasons. His scoring is down from 13.4 ppg last season to 10.8 ppg this year. He is also rebounding less and his percentage has dropped from 45 percent last season to 40 this campaign.
Analysis: Consider him a decent start in larger leagues for the second half, but don't rely on him too heavily.
News: According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Troy Murphy has a sprained ankle that forced him to miss Thursday's practice and is likely to keep him out of Friday night's game at Indiana. Coach Mike Montgomery said he would start Mike Dunleavy at power forward if Murphy is unable to go. It would be the third position at which Dunleavy has started this season. He lost his regular small forward spot to Mickael Pietrus on Monday, but was pressed into emergency duty at point guard when Baron Davis and Derek Fisher were unavailable for tip-off.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 10.7 ppg, 4.8 rpg and 2.9 apg this season. Consider him a decent start in larger leagues, but don't rely on him too heavily.
News: Mike Dunleavy responded well to his first non-start of the Mike Montgomery era, contributing 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists to the Warriors' victory over Denver on Monday. He took 18 shots in 37 minutes.
Analysis: As long as he keeps seeing around 10 shots a contest, he'll remain an excellent start for the rest of the season.
News: Mike Dunleavy, who had been critical of Baron Davis' shot selection following Wednesday's loss in Seattle, managed 12 shots on Thursday after getting just seven one night earlier. He enjoyed one of his better games with 13 points on 6-for-12 shooting to go with seven rebounds and five assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy's numbers had been taking a nosedive of late, but Thursday's solid performance is what Fantasy owners should expect from him down the stretch. As long as he keeps seeing around 10 shots a contest, he'll remain an excellent start for the rest of the season.
News: Mike Dunleavy, who had missed the past game and a half with a sprained ankle, returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday at Seattle, but shot poorly. He missed six of his seven shots, including both his three-point attempts. Dunleavy entered the game ranked 100th in the league in three-point percentage (23.6) among those who had attempted at least 60.
Analysis: Owners may want to wait for him to have a nice game before putting him back into active lineups.
News: Mike Dunleavy (ankle) scored two points on 1-of-7 shooting with five rebounds in 30 minutes in Wednesday in Seattle.
Analysis: He didn't shoot well, so owners might want to wait for him to have a nice game before putting him back into active lineups.
News: Mike Dunleavy went out with a sprained left ankle early in the second quarter on Friday night and did not return.
Analysis: He's questionable for Jan. 28 vs. Portland.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 10 points to go along with 12 rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes on Monday against the Clippers.
Analysis: On a positive note, that is his first double-double of the season. On a negative, he crushed his Fantasy owners in Roto leagues by shooting just 4-of-13.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 13 points with four rebounds on Saturday vs. the Lakers.
Analysis: Dunleavy posts solid stat lines more than he does weak ones. He should be starting in all leagues at this point.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 15 points with nine rebounds and five assists on Thursday at Phoenix. He was 7-for-14 from the floor.
Analysis: Dunleavy posts solid stat lines more than he does weak ones. He should be starting in all leagues at this point.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 19 points on 8-for-12 shooting on Thursday vs. Indiana. He also added six rebounds and four assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy is streaky, but he has enough solid outings to be used as a No. 4 Fantasy forward on a team vying for a championship run.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 15 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the floor. He also added seven assists and six rebounds.
Analysis: Dunleavy has been sporadic with his efforts all season and he shouldn't be relied upon heavily in Fantasy leagues.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored only four points on 2-of-5 shooting with 10 rebounds on Monday night at Boston.
Analysis: That's better, but he's still not playing great.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored only one point on 0-for-5 shooting on Friday night at Toronto.
Analysis: Ouch. That's seven-total points over Dunleavy's last two games.
News: Mike Dunleavy is averaging 17.3 ppg over his last three games.
Analysis: He's also rebounding well and hitting some 3-pointers. Pick him up if he's available in your league.
News: Mike Dunleavy started on Friday vs. Charlotte. He scored two points in 16 minutes played. He brought down five rebounds and added three assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy doesn't contribute much in terms of Fantasy production. He should not be starting in any leagues.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored only three points, making just one of his six shots from the floor, in Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.
Analysis: Dunleavy is losing playing time and is finding it hard to fend off Mickael Pietrus, who is playing really well off of the bench.
News: Mike Dunleavy, who appeared primed for a breakout season heading into the 2005-06 Fantasy campaign, has been struggling lately. The Golden State forward is averaging just 6.6 ppg and 4 rpg through the first seven games of the season.
Analysis: Dunleavy played only 15 minutes Nov. 12 at Phoenix and could be on the verge of losing his job if he doesn't start contributing ASAP. Leave him reserved in Fantasy leagues until he breaks out of this funk.
News: Mike Dunleavy had 16 points, six rebounds and seven assists in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. He shot 7-for-13 from the floor with a pair of 3-pointers.
Analysis: Dunleavy has compiled career-best numbers in scoring (13.3 PPG), steals (1.0 SPG) and 3-pointers (99).
News: Mike Dunleavy (ankle) was able to start in Thursday's game against the Kings. He scored eight points and added four rebounds and four assists.
Analysis: Dunleavy is averaging 17.1 PPG and 6.0 RPG in March. Golden State is scheduled for two games in Week 21 and four in Weeks 22 and 23.
News: Mike Dunleavy missed Monday's game against the Rockets due to a sprained right ankle.
Analysis: Dunleavy is considered day to day. Baron Davis got his first start as a member of the Warriors in his absence.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds in Sunday's overtime loss to the Suns. He played an emotional game, firing up his teammates at times and also toughing out an elbow to the face without missing any minutes.
Analysis: Dunleavy also contributed four assists and three steals and is averaging 17.8 PPG and 6.6 RPG over his past eight starts.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 12 points with 11 rebounds in Saturday's game against the Blazers before fouling out. He shot 5-for-13 from the floor.
Analysis: Dunleavy logged his second double-double of the season in the contest. He appears to finally be healthy after losing 10 pounds while suffering from the flu last week.
News: Mike Dunleavy (flu) was able to return to the lineup on Sunday.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Dunleavy back into the active lineup in all daily leagues.
News: Mike Dunleavy missed Wednesday's game against Memphis due to the flu.
Analysis: Dunleavy is considered day to day. Mickael Pietrus started in his absence.
News: Mike Dunleavy (leg) returned to the lineup on Saturday at San Antonio. He had nine points and two boards in 35 minutes.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Dunleavy back into the active lineup in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Mike Dunleavy (lower left leg contusion) did not play in Friday's game against Houston.
Analysis: Dunleavy is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Spurs. He'll be re-evaluated in the morning shoot-around before the game.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 24 points with 13 rebounds and three assists in Tuesday's game against the Suns. He shot 10-for-18 from the field in 39 minutes.
Analysis: Dunleavy is an all-around Rotisserie threat, but inconsistency conntinues to plague him. He just doesn't seem to bring it on a nightly basis.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 20 points on 9-for-16 shooting in Sunday's game against the Clippers. THe 20 points matched his output over his past four games.
Analysis: Dunleavy has started the season very quietly. He has the talent to be a good No. 3 Fantasy forward, but has been a bit unreliable this season.
News: The Contra Costa Times reports that Mike Dunleavy is 5-for-19 from the floor in his past two exhibition games. With Speedy Claxton hurt, he also has drawn some point guard duty.
Analysis: Dunleavy remains a solid choice in the middle rounds of all leagues despite his struggles.
News: The Contra Costa Times reports that the Warriors need Mike Dunleavy to become more of a playmaker in his third season. If the 6-foot-10 forward can continue to drop his mid-range jumper, he can become a serious matchup problem for opponents.
Analysis: Dunleavy is an excellent 3-pointer shooter, a much-better passer than last season's 2.9 APG indicate and his flexibility on the court should keep him on the court for maximum time. Fantasy owners should select him in the middle rounds of most drafts.
News: Golden State exercised the fourth-year option for Mike Dunleavy on Friday. He is now signed through the 2005-06 season.
Analysis: In 30 games when playing 35 or more minutes, Dunleavy averaged 16.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.13 steals while shooting 50.6 percent from the field. He should be targeted in the middle rounds on Draft Day.
News: According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Mike Dunleavy played both small forward and point guard in Tuesday's game. Avery Johnson got the start at the point, but it appears Dunleavy will log some minutes there with Speedy Claxton and Nick Van Exel both out.
Analysis: Dunleavy had a monster game against Indiana, posting 24 points, 20 rebounds and five assists.
News: According to the Contra Costa Times, Mike Dunleavy (ankle) didn't play in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game. "It feels better than it did last week," Dunleavy said. "It's just a little unstable, I just have to trust it. Give me a couple of games and I'll be all right."
Analysis: Keep Dunleavy reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can play at least one more game without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Mike Dunleavy (ankle) was able to play Tuesday in Indiana. He scored five points in 15 minutes off of the bench.
Analysis: Keep Dunleavy reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can play at least one more game without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports Mike Dunleavy (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game at Indiana.
Analysis: Continue to reserve Dunleavy until he can play in consecutive games without hindrance.
News: Mike Dunleavy (ankle) missed his third consecutive game on Saturday. He told the Contra Costa Times that he hopes to play Tuesday in Indiana.
Analysis: Keep Dunleavy reserved in all Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: According to the San Jose Mercury News, Dunleavy (ankle) missed Wednesday's game against the Lakers. According to a team spokesman, Dunleavy will miss the next two games as well. "In practice Tuesday, it didn't feel like it was getting better," Dunleavy said. "I went to the trainer and he said to get it checked further."
Analysis: Brian Cardinal and Calbert Cheaney will continue to see big minutes in Dunleavy's absence.
News: According to the Contra Costa Times, Warriors coach Eric Musselman said Monday that Mike Dunleavy (ankle) will start Wednesday against the Lakers if he is "100 percent."
Analysis: Fantasy owners should continue to reserve Dunleavy until he's able to play significant minutes.
News: Mike Dunleavy (ankle) returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game. He scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds in 17 minutes.
Analysis: Keep Dunleavy reserved until he is able to play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: According to the San Jose Mercury News, Dunleavy (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game at Seattle.
Analysis: Calbert Cheaney will continue to see big minutes in Dunleavy's absence.
News: Mike Dunleavy (ankle) remains sidelined for Sunday's game.
Analysis: Dunleavy has missed four straight games. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Mike Dunleavy (ankle) was out of the lineup Friday against Denver.
Analysis: Dunleavy should remain reserved in all leagues. Brian Cardinal got the start in his absence.
News: According to the San Jose Mercury News, Dunleavy (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against Denver.
Analysis: Calbert Cheaney will start if Dunleavy is sidelined.
News: According to the San Jose Mercury News, Dunleavy (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game against Dallas.
Analysis: Calbert Cheaney will start in his absence.
News: According to the San Jose Mercury News, Dunleavy (ankle) will miss Monday's game at Memphis.
Analysis: Calbert Cheaney is expected to start in Dunleavy's absence.
News: Mike Dunleavy (ankle) injured his ankle in Friday's game against Chicago in the third quarter and he was unable to return. The Contra Costa Times reports X-rays were negative.
Analysis: "It feels all right now, but we won't know until (Saturday)," Dunleavy said. "Hopefully, I'll be able to play (Monday at Memphis). I would be surprised if I wouldn't be able to, but we'll have to wait and see." Keep him reserved if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 25 points and added 14 rebounds in Wednesday's game.
Analysis: The double-double was his first since Nov. 23. He remains a useful No. 3 forward in most formats.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored a team-high 25 points and pulled down seven rebounds against New Orleans Friday.
Analysis: Dunleavy is useful as a No. 3 forward in all leagues.
News: Mike Dunleavy scored 19 points on 7 of 10 shooting from the field at Denver Friday. He also had six rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: As a second-year player, Dunleavy remains inconsistent. His 19 come off the tails of a two-point game on Wednesday against the same opponent. Start him as a No. 3 or 4 forward.
News: Mike Dunleavy followed an impressive Saturday performance with only 10 points and seven rebounds at the Lakers on Sunday.
Analysis: Dunleavy remains an excellent option as a No. 3 or 4 forward in most leagues.
News: Mike Dunleavy posted a career-high 32 points to go along with 11 rebounds in Saturday's win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Dunleavy is a great sleeper candidate and worth starting in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Dunleavy posted 16 points in 20 minutes during Tuesday's win over Atlanta. "I'm going to be aggressive," Dunleavy told the Contra Costa Times. "Even though I haven't had that playing time, I still feel confident. But I have to take a different approach. I can have a bigger impact in games." Unless he sees more playing time, Dunleavy won't warrant much Fantasy consideration.
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News: Dunleavy will begin the regular season as a reserve for Golden State. He was competing for a job as the starting small forward, but the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Antawn Jamison will start at small forward. Dunleavy has minimal Fantasy value now, but might be a productive Fantasy player later in the season.
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