Height/Weight: 6-3/194
| Birthdate: 11/28/1982
| Birthplace: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
| Team: Washington Wizards
| College: No College
| NBA Experience: 9
| Owned/Started%: 2/0 | Average Draft Position: 182.43
News: Yahoo! Sports reports that the Wizards traded guard Jordan Crawford to the Celtics for the expiring contract of Leandro Barbosa. With the emergence of first-round pick Bradley Beal as Washington's starting shooting guard, Crawford's role diminished and his desire was to be moved elsewhere. In parts of three seasons with the Wizards, Crawford averaged 14.5 points. This season, Crawford was averaging 13.2 points and 3.7 assists. Crawford was the 27th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft, and was traded from the Nets to the Hawks for his rookie season. Barbosa, who is making the league minimum $1.2 million, is out for the season after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament.
Analysis: Barbosa is out for the year, so this trade was just about money. He has no Fantasy value in any leagues and should not be owned.
News: Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL, the team announced Tuesday. Barbosa had to be carried off the court after leaving Boston's loss to the Bobcats on Monday after he suffered a left knee injury. There has been no timetable given for his recovery.
Analysis: This news should not come as much of a shock as all signs seemed to point to this being the case last night. Barbosa was averaging 8.7 points on 46 percent shooting from the field in the eight games and his loss leaves another gaping hole in coach Doc Rivers' rotation. We would expect Boston to look toward the D-League for a possible replacement and Jeremy Pargo could also become available as his 10-day contract in Atlanta is expiring. Fantasy owners in seasonal formats should plan on cutting ties with veteran sooner rather than later.
News: Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa was forced to leave Monday's contest against the Bobcats after suffering a left knee injury. Barbosa sustained the injury with just 11 seconds left in the third quarter and had to be carried back to the locker room. He did not return to the 97-94 defeat and after the game coach Doc Rivers told reporters that Barbosa's injury doesn't "look good." Rivers also added that Barbosa would fly back to Boston and undergo an MRI on Tuesday. According to the Boston Herald, the team believes Barbosa may have suffered a torn ACL.
Analysis: The Celtics just can't seem to catch a break as Barbosa is the latest player to go down with what looks to be a significant injury. While nothing official has been announced yet, there are already whispers that Barbosa could be out for the year, which would be a huge blow for Boston. The veteran declined to speak with reporters following the game, so owners will have to check back for the latest details as they become available. Barbosa was averaging 8.7 points on 46 percent shooting from the field in the eight games since Rajon Rondo was lost for the year and was also giving owners 2.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists over that stretch. He can be considered a viable low-end reserve option in deeper formats when healthy.
News: Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa has been a key figure off the bench for Boston since Rajon Rondo's season-ending injury. Barbosa is averaging 10.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 23.3 minutes per contest over his last four games. "[Barbosa has] been great and he's a guy that all year you said, 'Should you go with him? Should you not go with him?' and obviously we should have," coach Doc Rivers said, per ESPN.. "You can make that case, and especially with Rondo, that means another guard would have had to sit. That's where it was tough. But he's just playing so well. He's wild at times. I think he scares me and the opposing coach all at the same time. That's actually not bad to have."
Analysis: Barbosa wasn't receiving a ton of playing time before Rondo got hurt. Obviously, the Celtics have had to change course and now Barbosa figures prominently into the rotation. His numbers don't match what he did during his best years with the Suns, but Barbosa has gained Fantasy appeal in deeper formats.
News: Boston guard Leandro Barbosa saw 30 minutes of run on Sunday in a double-overtime win over Miami. Barbosa was needed for more minutes with point guard Rajon Rondo likely out for the season with a torn ACL. Barbosa went 4 for 8 from the field with a 3-pointer to score nine points. He added three rebounds, four assists and a steal in the performance.
Analysis: Barbosa had seen just 19 minutes combined over his previous four games but may see more minutes going forward with Rondo done. We're not sure if it will translate into real Fantasy value as Avery Bradley is the new starting PG. For now, owners in deeper formats should monitor Barbosa's production.
News: The Boston Herald reports Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa denied the report he requested a trade. "No, I want to play. I want to be here. That's it," Barbosa said. Speaking to an ESPN radio affiliate in Brazil, Barbosa was quoted as asking Celtics president Danny Ainge to be dealt. "I am not going to lie to you, I tried to leave from here several times, but Danny Ainge did not want me to leave,” Barbosa told the radio station, per the Boston Globe. “He has admired my basketball for many years. I tried to obtain a good contract with the Boston Celtics, but that did not happen.” Barbosa told the Herald he denied ever making that statement.
Analysis: Barbosa hasn't been a heavy part of the Celtics' rotation this season. He is averaging just 10.7 minutes and 4.9 points per game. He has also played in just 29 games. A trade to a team that has more use for him could boost his Fantasy appeal, but as long as he stays with Boston, then Barbosa will continue to have marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa was once again not much of a factor during Monday's win over the Bobcats. Barbosa, who had earned two straight DNPs, finished with four points in the 100-89 win. He made one of his two field-goal attempts and also added one rebound to his stat line while logging five minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Coach Doc Rivers likes to use Barbosa as his closer late in ball games, but he doesn't use the 30-year-old every night. In fact, Barbosa has logged a total of 28 minutes over his last eight games and has earned a DNP in four of those contests. With inconsistent minutes and season averages of 4.9 points and 1.3 assists, Barbosa should not be owned in the majority of formats at this point in the season.
News: Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa, who has missed four games due to personal reasons, was ruled active and expected to play Sunday against the Kings.
Analysis: Barbosa has a limited role in the Boston backcourt, when active. He'll just go back to that limited role once he's able to get back on the court for the Celtics. Active or not, he has low-end Fantasy value at this time.
News: Boston guard Leandro Barbosa, who has been out due to personal reasons, will rejoin teammates Saturday. That said, Barbosa will not arrive in time to play in the game against Golden State.
Analysis: Barbosa has a limited role in the Boston backcourt, when active. He'll just go back to that limited role once he's able to get back on the court for the Celtics. Active or not, he has low-end Fantasy value at this time.
News: Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa will rejoin the team Friday, according to his personal Twitter account, after missing three games due to personal reasons. Barbosa, who is slated to miss Thursday's game against the Clippers, was in Brazil with his family during that period of time.
Analysis: The Celtics have not gone into detail on why Barbosa abruptly left the team, but what is important is that he'll likely suit up Saturday at Golden State, so we'll continue to monitor his status moving forward. Still, with seasonal averages of just 5.0 points and 1.3 assists, Barbosa doesn't hold much Fantasy value at this point in the season and should continue to be ignored in the majority of formats for now.
News: Celtics head coach Doc Rivers told reporters that guard Leandro Barbosa will not play Tuesday against the Nets because of a personal matter. According to Rivers, Barbosa won't be back with the team until the Dec. 27 game against the Clippers.
Analysis: At this point, there was no reason given for Barbosa's absence as he will now miss at least one of the four games the Celtics will play during Week 9 (Dec. 24-30), which will leave them to just 11 active players for their Christmas Day game. Still, with seasonal averages of just 5.0 points and 1.3 assists, Barbosa don't hold much Fantasy value at this point in the season and should continue to be ignored in the majority of formats moving forward.
News: Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa was ruled inactive for Friday's contest against the Bucks as he left the team for personal reasons. The team is expecting him to return in time for their game against the Nets Tuesday afternoon.
Analysis: There was no reason given for Barbosa's absence other than personal, but he should be back by the start of Fantasy Week 9 (Dec. 24-30). Still, with seasonal averages of just 5.0 points and 1.3 assists, Barbosa don't hold much Fantasy value at this point in the season and should continue to be ignored in the majority of formats for the time being.
News: Boston guard Leandro Barbosa has gotten over an illness and is able to see action Wednesday against Minnesota. Barbosa had been under the weather but played in the team's last game Saturday at Milwaukee. He failed to score over 13 minutes in that game.
Analysis: Barbosa is averaging 5.2 points and 1.0 assist per game over his last five contests while seeing 13.8 minutes per night. He has low-end Fantasy value even in deeper leagues at this time.
News: Boston guard Leandro Barbosa played well for the Celtics with Rajon Rondo getting hurt in the third quarter Wednesday night against Utah. Barbosa helped the Celtics pull a win as he scored 16 points off the bench over 23 minutes. Barbosa shot 6 of 8 from the field with a 3-pointer and added three assists and two rebounds.
Analysis: Barbosa entered the game Wednesday having scored 10 points combined over his last four games. He doesn't get a lot of minutes but could over the short term if Rondo has to miss any time. Fantasy owners may want to pay attention to that, but Rondo is likely to return soon enough that Barbosa won't gain much value.
News: Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa exploded for 16 points in 16 minutes in the team’s season opener, but has done little since. Barbosa finished Saturday’s game against the Wizards with three points on 1 of 3 shooting in eight minutes during an 89-86 win.
Analysis: Barbosa is currently the second guard off the bench for the Celtics, but he does not have many minutes. He is good for an occasional scoring outburst, but Barbosa is too inconsistent to be relied upon in most Fantasy formats.
News: Free agent guard Leandro Barbosa has agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics, according to numerous reports. At this point, no contract details are known. Barbosa spent the 2011-12 season with the Pacers and Raptors.
Analysis: Barbosa was once one of the league’s best scorers off the bench, but his production took a hit last season. The 29-year-old averaged just 8.9 points per game in Indiana in 22 games. He is likely looking at a small role in Boston as well, as they are deep in the backcourt after a number of offseason moves. Barring a number of injuries, Barbosa is unlikely to be much help in Fantasy this season, and should be considered just a low-end reserve in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers guard Leandro Barbosa finished with eight points off the bench during Saturday night's contest against the Celtics. Barbosa made three of his five field-goal attempts in the 86-72 win, including going 1 of 2 from downtown. He also added two steals, two assists and one rebound to his stat line, while logging 16 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Barbosa has performed about how we expected since coming over for the Raptors back at the trade deadline. The 29-year-old is averaging 8.3 points over his last 10 contests as he continues to see around 15-20 minutes off the bench. While Barbosa can get hot at anytime, his inconsistent production makes him merely a low-end option heading into the Week 16 (April 9-15).
News: Indiana guard Leandro Barbosa scored just three points in 15 minutes on Wednesday in a loss to the Nets. Barbosa went 1 of 4 from the field and grabbed two rebounds in the mediocre performance.
Analysis: Barbosa is seeing limited minutes as he's playing just 16.6 per game over his last five contests. He's been playing far too limited minutes to matter in most Fantasy formats for the time being.
News: As expected, guard Leandro Barbosa made his Pacers' debut during Tuesday night's contest against the Clippers. Barbosa, who was acquired from the Raptors in trade last Thursday, finished with 12 points and three rebounds in the 102-89 win. He made five of his 10 field-goal attempts and also added one rebound to his stat line, while logging 18 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Coach Frank Vogel said he wanted to give Barbosa 15-20 minutes on Tuesday night, but that number should increase a bit moving forward. The 29-year-old will likely be used in the same role he had in Toronto with the Pacers, which means he should be in the 20-25 minute range before too long. He is expected to push Darren Collison, George Hill and Dahntay Jones for some extra minutes, but Fantasy owners shouldn't be expecting a drastic change in Fantasy value. Continue to view Barbosa as a low-end option in deeper formats at this point in the season.
News: Pacers guard Leandro Barbosa is expected to make his debut on Tuesday against the Clippers, according to the team's official website. Barbosa was acquired from the Raptors in a trade made last Thursday.
Analysis: Barbosa is expected to maintain the same role he had in Toronto with the Pacers, which means he should be in line to see around 20-25 minutes off the bench. While he could push Darren Collison, George Hill and Dahntay Jones for some extra minutes, we don't think his Fantasy value is going to change that much. Continue to view the 29-yeaqr-old as a low-end option in deeper formats at this point in the season.
News: The Pacers took on the Knicks on Friday, and though they acquired veteran guard Leandro Barbosa Thursday, he did not make his debut with the team, as he had to return to Toronto to gather his belongings and then pass a physical. Pacers' President Larry Bird told the Indianapolis Star Friday that Barbosa was acquired to give the team a boost off the bench when he does play. "He comes in and scores points," Pacers President Larry Bird said. "For years he's been in our league and coming in and playing within the team concept and scoring points. I think we need a little boost on our second unit to make things happen."
Analysis: Barbosa, 29, is averaging 12.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 22.5 minutes per game off of Toronto's bench this year. He provides the backcourt scoring and depth that Indiana was seeking. He will likely compete for playing time with Darren Collison, George Hill and Dahntay Jones, but Barbosa has the ability to score in limited time. His Fantasy value likely won't change much in Indiana, so if you weren't looking at him in Toronto, don't expect much more now.
News: With cap space to spend and a playoff push to make, the Indiana Pacers were one of the NBA's obvious buyers on this year's trade market. They've reportedly found their target. Yahoo! Sports reports that the Pacers, currently sitting in the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference, will trade for Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa. NBA.com confirms the news and reports that the Raptors will receive a second round pick in return for Barbosa.
Analysis: Barbosa, 29, is averaging 12.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 22.5 minutes per game off of Toronto's bench this year. He provides the backcourt scoring and depth that Indiana was seeking. He will likely compete for playing time with Darren Collison, George Hill and Dahntay Jones, but Barbosa has the ability to score in limited time. He has minimal Fantasy value with this move to Indiana, so don't plan on adding him in most formats.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa notched his third straight double-digit scoring performance during Tuesday night's contest against the Cavaliers. Barbosa finished with 17 points in the 96-88 win, on 7 of 14 shooting from the field. He went 3 of 8 from downtown and also added one rebound, one block and one assist to his stat line, while logging 25 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Barbosa continues to chip in with his low-teen scoring off the bench, which has been the case for most of the season. The 29-year-old is seeing around 20-25 minutes off the bench per night and is averaging just under a three-pointer per game. While he can light up the scoreboard from time to time, Barbosa remains more of a low-end option at this point in the season.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa scored in double figures for the sixth time in his last seven games on Wednesday night against the Hornets. He finished with 15 points in the 95-84 win. He went 5 for 8 from the field, including making his lone attempt from downtown, and converted all four of his free throws. Barbosa also chipped in with three assists and two rebounds while playing 23 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Barbosa has struggled shooting the ball, especially from beyond the arc, all season long but he has been looking better of late. He is averaging 13.2 points with 2.2 assists and two rebounds in his last five contests, and is shooting 48 percent over that span. He is counted on for some scoring off the bench in Toronto so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Barbosa can continue to be utilized in deeper Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa connected on 50 percent of his shots on Wednesday night and took 14 of them to score 17 points off the bench in a win over the Pistons. Barbosa went 1 of 2 from long range over 21 minutes in the game. He led all bench scorers. Barbosa added four assists, two steals and two rebounds in the performance for the Raptors.
Analysis: Barbosa hasn't been getting much more than around 20-25 minutes per game of late for the Raptors. He can clearly score when given the opportunity, but the Raptors don't give it too him very often. Barbosa still only has low-end Fantasy appeal for the deeper formats.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa played with Jerryd Bayless out on Wednesday at home against the Spurs. Barbosa played 16 minutes despite the Raptors not having Bayless' services. Barbosa scored seven points as he went 3 of 9 from the field with a 3-pointer in the game. He added two assists and two rebounds for the Raptors.
Analysis: Despite the Raptors not having Bayless, the team still didn't give many minutes to Barbosa. The Brazilian guard just played 31 minutes on Tuesday against New York, but was more limited on Wednesday after scoring 13 points on 5 of 13 shooting against the Knicks. The bottom line is Barbosa's Fantasy value remains low-end at the moment. Bayless being injured won't change that.
News: After scoring a combined four points his last two times out, Raptors G Leandro Barbosa looked much better on Wednesday night against the Bucks. He finished with 11 points in 14 minutes off the bench during the 105-99 loss. He went 4 for 8 from the floor, including making his one attempt from downtown, and converted both of his free throws. Barbosa also chipped in with two assists in the defeat.
Analysis: Barbosa has been relatively quiet since returning from an ankle injury on Jan. 31 and has played fewer than 20 minutes in each of the previous three games. But Jerryd Bayless went down with another ankle injury on Wednesday, and Barbosa would receive a boost in Fantasy if he misses time again. He is averaging 7.6 points with 2.4 assists in his last five contests and is shooting just 32 percent over that span. Owners in deeper formats should wait until he picks his shooting percentage up before adding him off waivers.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa, who had been dealing with flu-like symptoms, led his team with 19 points in Friday's 106-89 win over the Wizards. He shot 8 for 17 from the field and hit all three of his foul shots. Barbosa failed to connect on any of his 3-point attempts though. The guard added two boards, two blocks and three steals in his 28 minutes of action.
Analysis: Barbosa recently missed a game with an ankle injury, but that didn't seem to bother him on Friday either. Over his last four games, Barbosa is averaging 11.5 points, 2.3 assists and 1.8 steals per outing. Fantasy owners in deeper leagues should view Barbosa as a decent guard option moving forward, as long as he stays healthy.
News: Toronto G Leandro Barbosa is listed as a game-time decision for Friday's game against Washington after dealing with flu-like symptoms, according to the team. Barbosa, who recently returned from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, is averaging 12.6 points per game this year.
Analysis: Barbosa has struggled to regain his shooting touch since returning from the ankle issue on Tuesday and scored just eight points combined over his past two games. Raptors coach Dwane Casey continues to shuffle the team's lineup and Barbosa logging an average of 21.8 minutes per game this season. Fantasy owners should view Barbosa as a decent option in deeper formats when active.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa was not much of a factor during Tuesday night's contest against the Hawks. Barbosa, who missed Toronto's last game due to an ankle injury, scored four points in the 100-77 loss, on 2 of 8 shooting from the field. He missed all four of his attempts from behind the arc and added just three rebounds to his stat line, while logging 17 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Barbosa struggled a bit on Monday night, although he has still been playing very well of late. The 29-year-old was averaging 17.4 points over his previous five games as the Raptors have relied on his scoring off the bench. However, now that Jerryd Bayless is healthy and starting, Barbosa could be looking at as light decrease in minutes. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his playing time and production moving forward. Barbosa should be viewed as a viable option in deeper formats, when healthy.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa will be available to play in Tuesday night's contest against the Hawks, according to coach Dwane Casey. Barbosa, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, missed Toronto's last game with his ailment.
Analysis: Barbosa has been quite effective recently and is averaging 17.4 points over the last five games as the Raptors have relied on his scoring off the bench. The ankle issue could limit him again, but Fantasy owners should view Barbosa as a viable option in deeper formats when healthy.
News: Toronto G Leandro Barbosa (ankle) has been shifted to a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, according to the National Post. Barbosa was considered probable for the matchup after missing Sunday's game for precautionary reasons with a sore ankle.
Analysis: Barbosa has been quite effective recently and is averaging 17.4 points over the last five games as the Raptors have relied on his scoring off the bench. The ankle issue could limit him again, but Fantasy owners should view Barbosa as a viable option in deeper formats when healthy.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa (ankle) is expected to return for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, according to the Toronto Star. Barbosa missed Sunday's game with a sore left ankle, a move that appeared precautionary as the 29-year-old had not been affected by the issue beforehand.
Analysis: Barbosa has been quite effective recently and is averaging 17.4 points over the last five games as the Raptors have relied on his scoring off the bench. It doesn't appear the ankle issue is anything to fret over and Fantasy owners should consider Barbosa a useful option in deeper formats.
News: The Raptors announced prior to Sunday's game against the Nets that Leandro Barbosa would not be available as he is nursing a sore left ankle. The announcement comes as something of a surprise, as Barbosa has not mentioned having any issues with the ankle, so it may just be a precautionary move.
Analysis: Barbosa has been on quite a run recently, averaging 17.4 points over the last five games as the Raptors have relied on his scoring off the bench. This is the first we've heard about the ankle injury, so it's probably safe to assume that this is nothing serious. When he's active, Barbosa is a useful option in deeper Fantasy formats, so keep an eye on his status moving forward.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa had another solid night shooting the ball on Tuesday against the Suns. He scored 19 points on 7 of 14 shooting in the 99-96 win. He made all three of his attempts from beyond the arc and converted both of his free throws while playing 31 minutes off the bench against his former team. Barbosa also chipped in with two rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot in the victory.
Analysis: Barbosa has picked up his scoring significantly in his last 10 games and is averaging 16.7 points during that span. He has scored in single digits just once during that stretch and is shooting the ball better of late. Toronto does not have a reliable scorer behind Andrea Bargnani so the 29-year-old has every opportunity to step up and continue to provide points. Keep an eye on his progress going forward but as long as he is performing like this, consider Barbosa a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: After scoring just six points his last time out, Raptors G Leandro Barbosa was able to get back on track on Friday against Portland. He finished with 17 points and two steals in the 94-84 loss. He went 5 for 16 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from downtown, and made 6 of 8 free throws. Barbosa, who played 27 minutes off the bench, also chipped in with two assists and a rebound in the defeat.
Analysis: Barbosa has been able to pick up his scoring recently and is averaging 16 points with 3.4 rebounds in his last five games. He is also shooting 42 percent from the floor over that span and 35 percent from 3-point land. While he does not contribute a ton in other categories, his ability to score off the bench makes Barbosa a low-end Fantasy G.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa continued his scoring spree during Monday afternoon's contest against the Hawks. Barbosa finished with 22 points in the 93-84 defeat, on 8 of 15 shooting from the field. He went 2 of 3 from downtown and also chipped in with four assists, and an assist, while logging 30 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Barbosa has been red-hot for Toronto of late, as he is averaging 18.6 points and 3.4 rebounds over his last five contests. He is shooting 49 percent from the field over that stretch looks to be one of the few Raptors not struggling to score at the moment. . He would have more value in Fantasy if he had a larger role in Toronto but until things change, continue to view Barbosa as more of a low-end Fantasy G, despite his recent hot streak.
News: After dropping a season-high 24 points his last time out, Raptors G Leandro Barbosa had another solid scoring performance on Friday against the Pacers. He finished with 20 points and five rebounds in the 95-90 loss. He went 9 for 17 from the floor, including 1 for 2 from downtown, and made 1 of 3 free throws. Barbosa, who played 25 minutes, also chipped in with a steal and blocked shot in the defeat.
Analysis: Barbosa has scored 20-plus points three times this season and showed on Friday that he can light it up when his shot is working. He is averaging 14.4 points with 2.4 rebounds and an assist in his last five games, and is shooting 46 percent over that span. He would have more value in Fantasy if he had a larger role in Toronto but until things change, continue to view Barbosa as more of a low-end Fantasy G.
News: Toronto shooting guard Leandro Barbosa came off the bench to lead his team in scoring on Wednesday night in a loss to the Kings. Barbosa dropped 24 points on the Kings over 29 minutes on the court for Toronto. Barbosa shot 11 of 18 in the contest and hit two 3-pointers. The guard added two assists and one steal. He turned the ball over twice.
Analysis: Barbosa has scored in double figures in three straight games now after totaling five points in two games earlier in January. That said, his minutes aren't really picking up for Toronto. Barbosa does little outside of scoring and is just a low-end Fantasy option at the moment.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa was the only bench player in double figures for the Raptors in Monday's win over Minnesota. Barbosa did not shoot well, however, as he went just 2 of 7 from the field over 21 minutes. Barbosa went 9 for 9 from the line, however, and scored 13 points. He added three rebounds, two steals and one assist.
Analysis: Barbosa has not made more than two field goals in any of his last five games and is averaging just 6.2 points and 1.8 rebounds over that span. He's just not getting the run he needs to do anything Fantasy owners would care about. Barbosa has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa had a productive night off the bench on Friday against the Mavericks. He scored 20 points with three assists in the 99-86 loss. He went 8 for 15 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from downtown, and made 2 of 3 free throws. Barbosa, who played 31 minutes, also chipped with two rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Barbosa has been known to get hot off the bench from time to time as he has averaged double-digit points five of the last six seasons. While he doesn't contribute much in other categories, his scoring alone makes him a low-end Fantasy G.
News: Toronto G Leandro Barbosa gave the Raptors a boost off the bench, scoring nine points on nine shots, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Pacers, who won 90-85. He played 20 minutes in the contest after scoring 14 in the season opener against Cleveland. He had two offensive rebounds in the loss.
Analysis: Barbosa has become solely a bench player for the Raptors, but it didn’t stop him from averaging 13.3 points-per game last season. He was not expected to hold up that sort of production this season, but so far he is averaging 11.5-per game. That is decent scoring, but he doesn’t do enough well to warrant more than a bench spot on most Fantasy rosters.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa backed up starter DeMar DeRozan at shooting guard on Sunday in the preseason opener against Boston. Barbosa played 20 minutes off the bench and shot 2 of 7 from the field, including 1 for 4 from deep, to score five points. Barbosa added two steals and two assists, while turning the ball over four times.
Analysis: Barbosa has started just five games in the last two seasons so he's firmly a bench player for the Raptors. In 58 games last year, his first with Toronto, Barbosa averaged 13.3 points and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 34 percent from deep and nailing 1.2 3-pointers per game. Barbosa is not expected to be a major Fantasy contributor this season. He is barely worth drafting in 12-team Fantasy leagues.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa signed a deal to play with Flamengo in his native Brazil during the remainder of the NBA lockout. The deal includes an out clause that would allow him to return to the NBA once the lockout is resolved.
Analysis: Barbosa is under contract through the 2011-12 season with Toronto. He averaged 13.3 points off the bench while getting just below 25 minutes per contest. Expect a similar role for him this season. He remains a viable source for 3-point shooting in category play.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa has exercised his contract option to return to Toronto next season. The team announced the move Saturday. The 6-foot-3 Brazilian averaged 13.3 points, 2.1 assists and 24.1 minutes in 58 games last season, his first in Toronto. Barbosa made $7.1 million last season and was second on the team in three-point shooting. The 28-year-old is in his eighth year in the NBA. He won the Sixth Man of the Year award after playing the 2006-07 season for the Suns.
Analysis: Barbosa's first season with Toronto was injury-plagued, and he continues to deal with a wrist problem that could eventually lead to surgery. Barbosa has the ability to score, but he provides little else. He is only worth drafting in deep Fantasy leagues for the 2011-12 season.
News: The Toronto Star reports that Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa will continue to rehab a sore wrist that bothered him for most of last season. “The diagnosis was he’s got a wrist injury that’s going to be there for the rest of his life, career, what have you,” said GM Bryan Colangelo. “But it’s about managing it.” Barbosa also hasn’t told the team whether he’ll exercise an option in his contract that would make him a free agent this summer. “If he does opt for free agency then obviously we’ll have the option to sign him back,” said Colangelo, calling Barbosa “a keeper” and someone they want back. "It’s not like he’ll be leaving us necessarily, it’s that he’ll test the market and see what’s there and then he’ll make the right decision, what’s right for him, and hopefully what’s right for us.”
Analysis: Barbosa's first season with Toronto was injury-plagued, but he finished the season averaging 13.3 points per game in 58 appearances. He could be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and assuming he's healthy, his status will be determined based on where he ends up playing, although it appears like he will return to Toronto. Barbosa has the ability to score, but he provides little else. He is only worth drafting in deep Fantasy leagues for the 2011-12 season.
News: The Raptors report Monday that guard Leandro Barbosa won't need surgery on his injured finger. He missed the final six games of the year with the injury.
Analysis: Barbosa's first season with Toronto was injury-plagued, but he finished the season averaging 13.3 points per game in 58 appearances. He will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and assuming he's healthy, his status will be determined based on where he ends up playing. Barbosa has the ability to score, but he provides little else. He is only worth drafting in deep Fantasy leagues for the 2011-12 season.
News: Dealing with several ailments all season long, Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa had a bounce-back season after a sub-par campaign that led to his departure from Phoenix. Though last season was injury-plagued as well, Barbosa didn't manage to score in double-figures on average for the first time since 2005. He rebounded as a scorer north of the border, averaging 13.3 points per game in 58 appearances. Both his field goal percentage and 3-point effort increased as well from the down year, though Barbosa is entering unrestricted free agency after his lone year as a Raptor.
Analysis: Barbosa will have the chance to sign with any team in the summer, though his sample size wasn't ideal after missing so many games to wrist, ankle and finger issues among others. He never was able to see time as a starter with the Raptors, but he scored at a solid rate as a reserve. Barbosa wasn't a consistent play-maker, but the potential remains for one of the NBA's fastest players. The 28-year-old averaged better than 18 Fantasy points per game in standard CBSSports.com leagues, so his low-end value going into the season was right on target. We expect a similar role heading into the 2011-12 season, but he may be more or less of a threat with another team. Either way, Barbosa is a player to be selected in the later rounds of Fantasy drafts in all formats come the fall.
News: The National Post reports that the Raptors will be without Reggie Evans, Leandro Barbosa, Andrea Bargnani, Jose Calderon and Amir Johnson for Wednesday's season finale against Miami. Barbosa has missed the past five games with a finger injury.
Analysis: Barbosa will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so keep an eye on what happens with his status. He's still a good source of points, but his best days are behind him. He is not worth drafting in the majority of leagues in 2011-12.
News: As expected, Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa has held out of Monday's contest against the Bucks with a finger injury. Barbosa has now missed five consecutive games with his ailment. He remains listed as day to day by the team.
Analysis: Barbosa's first year in Toronto has been an injury filled one. The 28-year-old has missed a total 23 games this season with a variety of ailments, including wrist, ankle and finger injuries. Still, he has been somewhat productive when he has been in the lineup and increased his scoring average by nearly four points from his last year in Phoenix. Barbosa was never able to crack the starting up with the Raptors, but still averaged just over 24 minutes per game while shooting 45 percent from the field. If Barbosa could somehow begin to avoid all the minor injuries he keeps occurring, the veteran could really turn himself into a solid low-end Fantasy option. However, his recent injury history and inconsistent production should once again be reasons enough for Fantasy owners to leave him for deeper formats on Draft Day next season.
News:National Post reports that like in Sunday's game, Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa will be held out of Monday's game against the Bobcats because of his finger injury. It will be his fifth straight game missed with the issue, the latest of several bumps and bruises he's dealt with throughout the season.
Analysis: Barbosa has avoided major injury in his career, but the little ones have mounted up against him in his first season with the Raptors. He has had wrist problems for the better part of a calendar year, but his ankle and finger issues have popped up over the last few weeks. The Raptors are in no rush to bring him back before he's healthy, and we aren't surprised considering they aren't in playoff contention. No word has come in yet on whether or not Barbosa will be available for the season finale Wednesday against the Heat. When healthy, he is a low-end option because of his inconsistent offense off of the bench.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa was unavailable for Sunday's game against the Nets in order to rest his finger injury, the team's official site reports. He has now missed four straight games with the issue, though he's dealt with several ailments this season that continue to hinder the speedy guard.
Analysis: Barbosa has not been able to catch a break health-wise this season, especially after the All-Star break. His wrist problem dates back to last season, but his ankle and finger issues have popped up over the last few weeks. The Raptors are in no rush to bring him back before he's healthy, and we aren't surprised considering they aren't in playoff contention. Still, it's worth monitoring since the finger issue was originally considered to be a minor one. Fantasy owners should not rely on Barbosa in any capacity moving forward unless he gets back on the floor.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa was held out of Friday's contest against the 76ers as he continues to nurse a finger injury. Barbosa has now missed three straight games with his latest ailment, although he remains listed as day to day.
Analysis: Barbosa has been pretty beat up of late. He has been dealing with on-going wrist and ankle issues and now has a finger injury to boot. Fantasy owners in daily formats should continue to monitor his status moving forward. Barbosa can be a solid low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats for his ability to score, when healthy.
News: The Raptors report Thursday that guard Leandro Barbosa will be considered a game-time decision for Friday's game at Philadelphia. Barbosa missed Wednesday's game against Cleveland with a finger injury.
Analysis: Even if Barbosa is able to play Friday against the 76ers he would be considered a low-end Fantasy option in the majority of leagues. Keep him reserved even if he's healthy enough to play.
News: Raptors' color radio analyst Eric Smith reports guard Leandro Barbosa will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers because of his finger injury. He missed Tuesday's contest against the Knicks with the same issue.
Analysis: Barbosa has dealt with wrist and ankle issues recently, and now he is nursing a finger injury. The good news is that the other ailments will get another chance to heal in the mean time. Still, Fantasy owners have already had to deal with the inconsistencies of the Brazilian's offense, so the injuries don't help the situation. Consider the speedy Barbosa to be a low-end option when healthy.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Knicks with a finger injury. Barbosa, who has also been dealing with a wrist and ankle injury, is being considered day to day with his latest ailment.
Analysis: Barbosa has been pretty beat of late and now has a injury to worry about. He is being considered day to day with his latest ailment, so Fantasy owners -- especially in deeper formats -- should continue to monitor his status moving forward. Barbosa can be considered solid low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats, when healthy.
News: The Raptors report Tuesday that guard Leandro Barbosa is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the Knicks. Barbosa has recently dealt with an ankle injury and has also had problems with his wrist this season.
Analysis: Barbosa has minimal Fantasy value in the majority of leagues when healthy. He is a good source of points but does little else. If he's able to play against the Knicks he would be worth using in deeper leagues, but Fantasy owners should use caution when setting your lineup in case Barbosa is out.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa was able to play through an ankle injury during Friday's 138-100 loss to the Warriors. Barbosa finished with 19 points in the contest on 7 of 11 shooting from the field. He went 3 of 5 from downtown and also chipped in with three rebounds while logging 25 minutes off the bench. Barbosa is averaging 14.4 points and 1.4 rebounds over his last five contests.
Analysis: Barbosa is also dealing with a wrist injury, but will attempt to try and play through the injuries. Despite all of his bumps and bruises, the 28-year-old has been lighting up the scoreboard of late. He has scored in double figures in seven of his last eight contests and is averaging 16.8 points over that stretch. While he can be a bit streaky, owners in daily formats might want to consider taking a flier on Barbosa during his current hot streak.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa will be available for Friday's game against the Warriors. Barbosa was listed as game-time decision entering the contest with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Barbosa is also dealing with a wrist injury, but is expected to play against Golden State. The 28-year-old has been playing very well off the bench, scoring in double figures in four of his last five contests. Fantasy owners in daily formats should go ahead and get him active.
News: The Raptors report Friday that guard Leandro Barbosa (ankle) will be considered a game-time decision for Friday's game at Golden State. It appears, however, that Barbosa will try to play.
Analysis: Barbosa, who also is dealing with a wrist injury, has played well of late, but he has minimal Fantasy value in the majority of leagues. Keep an eye on his progress, but don't plan on using him Friday against the Warriors since he might not be 100 percent.
News: The Toronto Sun reports Raptors G Leandro Barbosa is considering having surgery on the injured wrist that has hindered him all season, landing him in the training room for extensive periods of time several times a week. “I haven’t decided yet,” Barbosa said. “(Surgery) is something that I need to talk to the trainers about it and the organization and Bryan (Colangelo), too. It’s almost the end of the season, so we’ll see.”
Analysis: Barbosa missed 15 games last season after a procedure on the wrist while with the Suns, and it was thought of as a minor issue heading into this year. While he's played well through the pain, the team is in no position for playoff contention. That logic points to having the surgery, but several Raptors players and management alike are battling for jobs at this point. Barbosa has no timetable to make a decision and made no mention of missing any games, a good sign for Fantasy owners moving forward. We like him as a solid low-end Fantasy option in all formats because of his explosive scoring ability off of the bench.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa attempted a team-high 18 shots in Sunday's game against Charlotte. He scored 15 points in 23 minutes, adding an assist and a steal. Barbosa scored 29 points in Friday's game against Indiana.
Analysis: Barbosa has scored 20-plus points in two of his last four games and has seen his shot volume climb drastically in each of his last two games despite not playing more than 30 minutes in either game. He is a solid scoring presence off the bench for the Raptors and a suitable stopgap measure off the waiver wire when the matchups play in his favor.
News: With a pair of starters sidelined and Andrea Bargnani returning from the flu, Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa picked up the team's scoring slack nearly by himself. He notched a season-high 29 points on 12 of 21 shooting from the floor. The Brazilian converted on 2 of 4 shots from beyond the arc along with 3 of 4 free throws. He added a pair of assists on the offensively-driven night. On the defensive end, Barbosa chipped in with three rebounds and a steal for the third straight game during his 26 minutes of playing time. The last shot he took in the game, a missed layup in the dying seconds of a 10-point final, got the Pacers attention just as much as his scoring outburst did. "If I was on him, I would have took his head off and I would have been suspended for a game for a flagrant foul," Danny Granger fumed. "Stuff like that will sit in the back of your head the next time we play Toronto. We don't play them again but if I was on him, I would have taken his neck off." Barbosa said it was a retaliation shot as payback for a play at the end of Toronto's 104-93 loss in Indianapolis on Jan. 31, when Darren Collison hit a late 3-pointer. "You can't give respect if you don't [get] respect," Barbosa explained. Granger doesn't remember the original incident.
Analysis: Barbosa scored more than a point per minute for the first time all season despite the late-game incident when Granger confronted him, though fellow Raptors Reggie Evans and Jose Calderon got into the mix as well. He got off to a blistering start, scoring 14 points in his first 14 minutes of action. The speedy guard has been a bit inconsistent as a scorer failing to score in double figures in four of the last six games, though he's scored in the 20s in the other two contests. Barbosa's scoring streaks on both ends of the spectrum make him a risky Fantasy option, but his ability to fill it up quickly makes him a low-end option across the board when healthy.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa shooting struggles continued in Friday's 116-103 loss to the Nets. Barbosa finished with just eight points in the contest on 3 of 9 shooting from the field. He missed both of his attempts from behind the arc and chipped in with two rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench. Barbosa is shooting 29 percent (6 of 21) from the field over his last three contests.
Analysis: Barbosa has been streaky all season and is currently going through one of his infamous shooting slumps. This nothing new for the 28-year-old as he has always been streaky throughout his career. While Barbosa can light up the score sheet every once in a while, his overall production remains way too inconsistent to warrant starting in most Fantasy leagues. Continue to view him as a low-end Fantasy option heading into Fantasy Week 20 (March 7-13).
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa's shooting struggles continued in Tuesday's 114-101 loss to the Bobcats. Barbosa scored just four points in the defeat on 2 of 6 shooting from the field. He missed both of his attempts from behind the arc and finished with just one rebound in 18 minutes off the bench. Barbosa is now shooting just 26 percent from the field over his last four games.
Analysis: Barbosa struggles have seemed to follow him into then second half of the season. He has really struggled with his shot ever since he dropped 20 points on the Spurs a few weeks back and has failed to score in double figures in three of his last four games. While he can turn in a few big performances, Barbosa's overall production remains too inconsistent to warrant starting right now. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats while he is struggling.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa scored 11 points in the Raptors' 98-93 victory over the Clippers on Sunday. Barbosa, who has been continuously dealing with a hamstring injury for the last three weeks, made just 3 of 9 attempts from the field, including 1 of 5 from 3-point range. It was the fourth straight game he has not managed more than one trey and is now 2 for 15 from long range in that span. He added just one rebound and committed three turnovers in 24 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Barbosa turned in another poor shooting performance while playing in his fourth game since returning to the starting lineup after missing 10 games with the hamstring injury. His accuracy has certainly taken a hit and he has topped 40 percent from the field just once while posting a 36.4 field-goal percentage overall since his return. The veteran could still be affected by the hamstring woes but the upcoming All-Star break could provide him some relief. Consider Barbosa an option only in deeper leagues for now.
News: Sportsnet reports that Raptors SG Leandro Barbosa (hamstring) will play Sunday evening against the Clippers.
Analysis: Barbosa has been dealing with this hamstring injury for almost three weeks now, and is just won't seem to go away. The veteran will apparently try to play through the issue on Sunday and hopefully rest over the All-Star break. When healthy, Barbosa has some Fantasy value in deeper leagues.
News: The Toronto Sun is reporting on Saturday that guard Leandro Barbosa is once again expected to miss time due to his nagging hamstring injury. Barbosa had recently returned from an absence and had played the last three games, even scoring 20 points against the Spurs. He went just 2 for 8 over 20 minutes in the last game, however, and may have tweaked something. He is day to day.
Analysis: Barbosa has to be healthy to be effective for Fantasy owners. Right now he's anything but healthy. The hamstring problem doesn't seem to be going away and Barbosa might need the All-Star break to get himself ready for consistent everyday action again. For now, Barbosa should be on benches in most Fantasy leagues. He really only has value in deeper formats, when healthy, anyway.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa, who missed the last 10 games with a strained hamstring, was back on the court for Tuesday's 92-74 loss to the Bucks. Barbosa scored eight points in the contest on 4 of 11 shooting from the field. "It was nice to have him back in the lineup," Toronto coach Jay Triano said. "He provided an offensive threat with his quickness to the basket. It's going to take a little bit of time for him to shake the rust off. I was pleased with the way he played the second half."
Analysis: The Raptors want to ease Barbosa back into the lineup by not asking him to handle the ball as much. He likely will be on a minutes restriction for the first few games, so we don't recommend activating him in daily lineups just yet. Fantasy owners should monitor how he fares over his next few games back. If he proves healthy, Barbosa can be considered a low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats.
News: Raptors SG Leandro Barbosa will be available for Tuesday night's game against the Bucks, according to the team's play-by-play radio voice Paul Jones. Barbosa has been dealing with a hamstring issue, but the team will ease him back into the lineup by not asking him to handle the ball as much.
Analysis: Barbosa thrived in Phoenix as the off-guard, allowing him to come off screens before he utilized his top-end speed passed defenders. Maybe the process of easing the Brazilian back into his role will ignite old scoring habits. Still, he is a viable Fantasy option when healthy. Barbosa's progress should be monitored.
News: Raptors play-by-play man, Matt Devlin, reports that SG Leandro Barbosa (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game at Milwaukee.
Analysis: Barbosa is nearing a return, but will have some rust to shake off when he does return and is not a recommended play in Fantasy until he can prove healthy and productive again. When healthy, Barbosa had emerged as a viable scoring option for the Raptors who can chip in decent totals and 3-point shooting. Monitor his progress.
News: According to the team's official website, Raptors G Leandro Barbosa is traveling with the team on their current road trip. He remains questionable for Tuesday's game at Milwaukee due to a hamstring injury that has sidelined him 12 games.
Analysis: Barbosa is nearing a return and could be back as soon as Tuesday's game. However, he will have some rust to shake off when he does return and is not a recommended play in Fantasy until he can prove healthy and productive again. When healthy, Barbosa had emerged as a viable scoring option for the Raptors who can chip in decent totals and 3-point shooting. Monitor his progress.
News: The Score reports that Raptors SG Leandro Barbosa (hamstring) was able to practice Sunday. Barbosa has missed 12 straight games.
Analysis: When healthy, Barbosa is a low-end Fantasy guard in the majority of leagues. He is averaging 13.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his 33 games this year for the Raptors. Think about activating him for Fantasy Week 16 (Feb. 7-13) if you're a gambler who needs help at the SG spot.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa was inactive for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, according to the team's radio analyst. It was the 13th straight game missed due to the nagging hamstring issue.
Analysis: The team was hoping to get the speedy guard back on Friday night, but it looks as if they will have to try again Tuesday at Milwaukee. When healthy, Barbosa is a low-end Fantasy guard in the majority of leagues. He is averaging 13.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his 33 games this year for the Raptors.
News: The Raptors official team website reports that coach Jay Triano said Thursday he expects guard Leandro Barbosa to return from his strained hamstring injury Friday night against Minnesota.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Barbosa and hope he can play Friday. When healthy, Barbosa is a low-end Fantasy guard in the majority of leagues. He is averaging 13.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his 33 games this year for the Raptors.
News: The National Post reports that Raptors SG Leandro Barbosa (knee) did not practice Thursday and is "not close as far as I can see" according to head coach Jay Triano.
Analysis: Barbosa has now missed two weeks of action and the likelihood of him being back in time before the deadline for Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 31-Feb. 6) appear to be slim. Continue to stash Barbosa in deeper leagues, as his scoring is up almost four points from last season.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa (hamstring) was not available for Wednesday's game against the Sixers. He suffered the injury just under two weeks ago, when the team called it a strain.
Analysis: We hope that Barbosa can return during this scoring period, but he remains too risky to use with his extended absence. When healthy, Barbosa is a low-end Fantasy guard in the majority of leagues. He is averaging 13.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his 33 games this year for the Raptors. The team is dealing with several injuries at the time, so when Barbosa returns he could be one of the top offensive options.
News: The official team website for the Raptors reports that guard Leandro Barbosa (hamstring) remains out for Monday's game against Memphis. When Barbosa was originally hurt Jan. 14, he was expected to miss up to two weeks. Consider him questionable for the remainder of Fantasy Week 14 when the Raptors have four games against the Grizzlies, Philadelphia, Milwaukee and Minnesota.
Analysis: We hope that Barbosa can return during this scoring period, but he remains too risky to use with his extended absence. When healthy, Barbosa is a low-end Fantasy guard in the majority of leagues. He is averaging 13.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his 33 games this year for the Raptors.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa is going to miss one to two weeks for Toronto. He left Friday's game against Detroit with a strained right hamstring. Barbosa has also been dealing with a wrist injury, which could also be contributing to this extended absence.
Analysis: Barbosa is averaging 13.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his 33 games this year for the Raptors. Entering Friday's game he was averaging 20.3 points over his last four outings. He's playing a lot of meaningful minutes for the Raptors, which has increased his Fantasy value from the start of the season. When healthy, Fantasy owners should view him as a low-end guard in deeper leagues. Owners should keep him reserved for now and wait to see how long this hamstring injury will keep him sidelined.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa left Friday's game against Detroit with a strained right hamstring, according to the Raptors' radio analyst. Barbosa, who has also been bothered by a wrist injury recently, scored two points in eight minutes before departing the game. He will not return and is considered day-to-day.
Analysis: Barbosa has been playing better recently and broke through with a season-high 26 points in his previous game against Atlanta. Entering Friday's game, he was averaging 20.3 points in his last four outings and registered at least 15 points in all of them. Fantasy owners should consider adding Barbosa is deeper leagues if he doesn't miss any extended period of time with the injury.
News: The official team website for the Raptors reports that guard Leandro Barbosa was asked Thursday if his wrist is still causing pain when he shoots. He said yes, then explained that the hurt is more of a burning. It hasn't appeared to bother Barbosa of late since he's averaging 19.2 points, 4.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds in his past five games while shooting 51.4 percent over that span.
Analysis: Barbosa is playing well of late and is worth adding in most leagues. He has the chance to be a productive scorer in all formats, and hopefully his wrist doesn't cause any setbacks. As of Wednesday, Barbosa is only owned in 46 percent of leagues on CBSSports.com.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa came off the bench on Wednesday to lead the Raptors with a season-high 26 points. He shot 11 for 16 from the floor -- going 1 for 3 from beyond the 3-point arc -- and nailing all three of his foul shots. His previous high was 22 points, something he had done four times this season. Down the final minutes of the game, Barbosa was able to keep driving right and getting layups over the outstretched arms of Atlanta defenders. Barbosa added five assists, three steals and four rebounds in his 30 minutes off the bench. Toronto would not be able to hold on though, as Atlanta went on to win the game 104-101.
Analysis: Barbosa has been producing at a high level lately, averaging 19.2 points, 3.8 assists and 2.4 boards over his last five games. He's shooting 46.2 percent from long range over that span and has missed just three foul shots. Despite his recent surge in scoring, Barbosa can't be depended on for this kind of production on a nightly basis. He's a good source of 3-pointers, steals and points on occasion, which is once again giving him some Fantasy value. Continue viewing him as a decent guard option in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa put together a fourth consecutive solid performance on Sunday against the Kings. He scored 18 points with five rebounds in 29 minutes off the bench. In his last four games, he has averaged 17.5 points per game.
Analysis: Barbosa has averaged 14.0 shots per game in that span and has established himself as a significant 3-point threat once again. He is a good source for steals as well and is a nice pickup off the waiver wire while he continues to get this type of opportunity to contribute.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa came off the bench to score 15 points on Tuesday against Chicago. Barbosa shot 6 for 15 from the floor -- hitting 3 of his 4 3-pointers -- and missing his lone foul shot. He would add one rebound, five assists and a steal in his 29 minutes of action. Barbosa and the Raptors would lose to the Bulls, 111-91.
Analysis: Barbosa has been filling in for injured guards Jose Calderon and Jerryd Bayless. With Bayless back, Barbosa went back to his reserve role. The good news for Toronto is, when called on Barbosa can contribute for them. He's averaging 12.6 points, 2.8 assists and 1.6 boards over his last five games. Once Calderon is healthy, Barbosa's minutes will take a hit. Fantasy owners should continue to view Barbosa as a low-end guard option in deeper formats.
News: With Toronto hurt by the injury bug, guard Leandro Barbosa provided a nice spark off the bench for the Raptors on Friday. The Rockets would beat the Raptors, 114-105, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. Barbosa shot 8 for 13 from the field -- missing both his 3-pointers -- and converting just 1 of his 2 foul shots. He finished with 17 points, three assists, two steals and two rebounds in his 34 minutes on the court.
Analysis: Barbosa gets starter minutes off the bench, so his production is pretty steady. He hasn't started a game yet this season, but has been playing well. Over his last five games he's averaging 14.4 points, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals per outing. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a low-end guard option in deeper category-based formats.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa has been connecting from all over the place over his last five games. Wednesday night was no different, as Barbosa shot 7 for 12 from the field -- 3 for 6 from downtown -- and converting 4 of his 5 foul shots. He finished with 21 points, four assists and one rebound against Detroit. His efforts would be in a losing cause, as Toronto lost to Detroit 115-93.
Analysis: Over his last five games, Barbosa is averaging 15.0 points, 2.4 assists and 1.2 rebounds per contest. He's also shooting 46 percent from the field, 48 percent from downtown and 82 percent from the charity stripe. Those numbers are great in deeper category-based Fantasy leagues, which is where Barbosa's value lies.
News: Playing without starting guard Jose Calderon on Wednesday against the Bulls, Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa took over. Barbosa scored 21 points in the game on 7 of 13 shooting with two 3-pointers over 29 minutes. He went 5 for 5 from the line and added three rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Barbosa still came off the bench on Wednesday and Calderon is likely to return shortly. Any Fantasy value gained Wednesday with him out is not really going to help Barbosa's owners. That said, he has scored over 20 points three times in his last four games. He's hitting his threes and added a decent amount of assists. Playing this well, Barbosa is worthy of use in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa notched his second straight 22-point scoring effort in Saturday's 1120-116 win over the Pistons. Barbosa shot 8 of 13 from the field, including going 3 of 4 from downtown while helping Toronto overcome a 25-point second half deficit. He played 27 minutes in the contest and also chipped in with seven assists, three rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Barbosa has played very well over his last two contests while filling in for the injured Jose Calderon. However, Calderon is expected back this week, so Barbosa could see a decrease in minutes. Barbosa does have the potential to put up big numbers on occasion, but needs to prove he can do it over a consistent basis. Until that happens continue to view him as a low-end Fantasy guard heading into Fantasy Week 8 (Dec. 13-19).
News: Raptors backup guard Leandro Barbosa scored in double figures for the third time in his last four games on Monday night in a loss in Indiana. Barbosa played 29 minutes off the bench and shot 5 for 14 with two 3-pointers to score 12 points. He added three assists and six rebounds in the performance.
Analysis: The backup guard scored just three points in the game previous to Monday over 23 minutes. He's definitely that kind of volatile and consistency has not been in his game plan this year. When hot, Barbosa has value for any Fantasy league. When he's not, however, he's barely worth using at all.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa had an efficient scoring night off the bench on Friday against the Thunder. He dropped a season-high 22 points on 7 of 12 shooting in the 111-99 win. Barbosa went 2 for 5 from beyond the arc and converted 6 of 9 free throws while playing 26 minutes. He also had two steals and a rebound in the victory.
Analysis: Barbosa has scored in double figures in five of his last six contests and is averaging 13.8 points over that span. He has done a solid job serving as the backup point guard and should continue to see a boost in his Fantasy value. Keep track of his numbers heading into Week 7 (Dec. 6-12) as he could be a nice pickup off the waiver wire in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa got off to a hot start in Wednesday's game against the Wizards and finished 7 of 13 from the field. He scored 16 points with three assists and three rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench. Barbosa has scored in double figures in four of five games since returning from a six-game absence due to a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Barbosa is serving as the team's backup point guard with Jarrett Jack being traded. He could see a small boost in playing time, but remains just a low-end Fantasy option until proven otherwise. He mostly offers low-end double digit scoring and some cheap help in 3-point shooting.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa remained the backup to starter Jose Calderon on Wednesday in a win over the Sixers. Coach Jay Triano said before the game that Barbosa would stay behind Calderon on the depth chart with new acquisition Jerryd Bayless behind the two. Barbosa shot 5 of 14 from the field and scored 11 points over 26 minutes. Bayless was much better, scoring 13 points and going 3 for 3 from 3-point range over just 14 minutes on the floor.
Analysis: Barbosa recorded two assists and went 1 for 6 from 3-point range while Bayless dished out two assists, grabbed two rebounds and shot 4 of 7 overall. Barbosa can score in double figures, but overall his game is lacking. We still think Bayless could end up seeing more minutes in the near future. Barbosa only has low-end Fantasy value.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa (shoulder) was cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Celtics. He missed the team's previous six games with a strained left shoulder.
Analysis: Barbosa returns as the team's backup point guard with Jarrett Jack being traded a day earlier. He could see a small boost in playing time, but remains just a low-end Fantasy option until proven otherwise. He mostly offers low-end double digit scoring and some cheap help in 3-point shooting.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa, who was initially expected to return for Friday’s game against Houston, will miss the game, according to the Raptors’ official website. This will the sixth game in a row Barbosa will sit due to a strained left shoulder injury.
Analysis: When healthy, the speedy Barbosa is probably only a contributor to Fantasy teams in deeper leagues. Owners playing in shallow leagues can leave his 10.4 points per game on the waiver wire, especially since he's slowed by an injury.
News: According to the Toronto Star, Raptors SG Leandro Barbosa is expected to return from a strained left shoulder Friday against the Rockets. Barbosa has missed five games with the injury.
Analysis: Barbosa is a decent scorer and 3-point shooter off the bench, but he's not much help in any other category. He's probably more valuable in real life than in Fantasy. You can leave him for deeper leagues.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa (shoulder) is hoping to return on Friday against Houston, reports NBA.com. Barbosa will miss Tuesday's game at Washington.
Analysis: Barbosa has yet to really showcase his skills this season and Fantasy owners do not really need him on rosters at this time. If he can return and contribute to the Raptors' rotation, owners can decide if he's worth a look at that point.
News: Raptors SG Leandro Barbosa, who missed Wednesday's game with a strained left shoulder, won't travel with the team to Florida for games against the Magic and the Heat on Friday and Saturday night, according to the Toronto Sun.
Analysis: Barbosa can score in double figures off the bench but doesn't contribute in many other categories. He's just a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. Keep him reserved.
News: Raptors SG Leandro Barbosa missed Wednesday's game against the Bobcats after leaving Monday's game with a left shoulder injury. His shoulder is still in a sling, but the team is classifying the injury as a strain with some swelling.
Analysis: Barbosa is a good scorer when given the opportunity, but in a bench role, his production is inconsistent. He doesn't contribute in many other categories, so he's just a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. He shouldn't miss too much time with this injury.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa left Monday's game against the Warriors after 14 minutes with a left shoulder strain and could not return, reports the Raptors' official site. Barbosa had scored seven points prior to leaving on 3 of 8 shooting with three steals and an assist.
Analysis: Barbosa is averaging 9.4 points, 1.0 assist and 1.4 steals per game over his last five contests. This injury could see him miss a game or two, so Fantasy owners should get him benched if they can. When healthy, Barbosa is just a low-end Fantasy guard.
News: After being held to less than 10 points in his previous two outings, Raptors G Leandro Barbosa put in a nice scoring effort on Friday, leading the team with 17 points against the Lakers. He shot 6 of 13 from the field and poured in 3 of 5 attempts from beyond the arc. He complemented his season-high point total with two rebounds, two steals, and two assists in the loss. Barbosa also saw a season-high 25 minutes of action.
Analysis: Barbosa scoring 17points is more like what we thought he would do on a more consistent basis for the Raptors, who seem to scramble for points. He is still managing to get double-digit shot totals in each game, for the most part, so it's just a matter of hitting the shots. Still, until he plays more minutes, he is capped as a low-end Fantasy option based solely on his scoring ability.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa was held under 10 points for a second consecutive game against the Jazz in Utah on Wednesday. He played 20 minutes off the bench and scored nine points on 3 for 8 shooting and 3 for 4 from the foul line.
Analysis: Barbosa has seen steady playing time, around 20 minutes per game, and is getting a shot at double-digit shot totals. He can be a decent, cheap source for low-end double-digit scoring, but his value will remain capped as long as his minutes are limited.
News: According to Raptors play-by-play man Paul Jones, Raptors SG Leandro Barbosa admitted the brace on his wrist does affect his shot but said he'll just have to get used to it since he doesn't plan on having surgery anytime soon.
Analysis: The Raptors have downplayed Barbosa's injury so far, but the mention of surgery makes you wonder if it's more serious than originally thought. Barbosa is mostly a shooter, so you'd hate for him to change his shot too much. He shot 6 for 16 from the floor in the season opener Wednesday, scoring 13 points in 24 minutes. He'll likely get enough playing time to serve as a bench option in Fantasy.
News: Raptors G Leandro Barbosa had a solid performance in the season opener against the Knicks on Wednesday night. He came off the bench and scored 13 points on 6 of 16 shooting in the 98-93 loss. He made 1 of 2 3-pointers and grabbed two rebounds with one assist while playing 24 minutes.
Analysis: Barbosa averaged 9.5 points and 1.5 assist with the Suns last season and should able able to improve those numbers on a Raptors team that lacks scoring. Though he is not yet a player many Fantasy owners will want to insert into their active lineups, there is some real sleeper potential here for a bounce-back season from Barbosa, who had a down year in Phoenix last season due to a thumb injury.
News: According to NBA.com, Raptors G Leandro Barbosa was able to practice on Tuesday. Head coach Jay Triano told reporters that Barbosa's wrist is still causing some pain, however. The Raptors open the season on Wednesday against the Knicks.
Analysis: Barbosa should be a safe play for the first scoring period of the Fantasy season. Though he is not yet a player many Fantasy owners will want to insert into their active lineups, there is some real sleeper potential here for a bounce-back season from Barbosa who had a down year in Phoenix last season due to a thumb injury.
News: New Raptors G Leandro Barbosa jammed his wrist on Friday, but the Toronto Star reports that the injury is not considered an issue. “Just a sore wrist," said coach Jay Triano. "He hurt it in the game and it was sore, wanted to keep playing and wants to fight through it but we’re going to be cautious with him."
Analysis: Barbosa should be a safe play for the first scoring period of the Fantasy season. Though he is not yet a player many Fantasy owners will want to insert into their active lineups, there is some real sleeper potential here for a bounce-back season from Barbosa who had a down year in Phoenix last season due to a thumb injury.
News: Toronto guard Leandro Barbosa shot 6 of 13 from the field on Tuesday night in preseason action against the Bulls. He scored a team-high 20 points over 26 minutes on the court and added three assists and a block with a steal. Barbosa went 3 for 5 from 3-point range.
Analysis: Barbosa scored 16 points against Boston in his last preseason game and nailed two 3's in that game. With minutes, Barbosa has shown the ability to score for the Raptors. Barbosa developed into one of the league's best sixth men in seven seasons with Phoenix, his scoring and 3-point shooting ability providing a huge lift off the bench for the always-charging Suns. He was named the league's best sixth man in 2006-07 and could play a similar role this year for Toronto, though he may have to fight off Jarrett Jack for minutes and touches. He will be a sleeper in late rounds coming off a poor season, but is a candidate for a bounce-back now that he no longer dealing with injuries that plagued him this past fall.
News: New Raptors addition Leandro Barbosa played 16 minutes off the bench in his preseason debut with Toronto against his old team the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. he finished with six points and a steal.
Analysis: Barbosa developed into one of the league's best sixth men in seven seasons with Phoenix, his scoring and 3-point shooting ability providing a huge lift off the bench for the always-charging Suns. Barbosa has a 12.6-point career scoring average and is a 39 percent 3-point shooter. He was named the league's best sixth man in 2006-07 and could play a similar role this year for Toronto, though he may have to fight off Jarrett Jack for minutes and touches. He will be a sleeper in late rounds coming off a poor season, but is a candidate for a bounce-back now that he no longer dealing with injuries that plagued him this past fall.
News: Completing a deal that had been in the works for several days, Phoenix acquired forward Hedo Turkoglu in a trade that sent super-sub Leandro Barbosa and little-used forward/center Dwayne Jones to the Toronto Raptors. "Leandro Barbosa is a player I'm quite familiar with and I'm very pleased that he is coming to Toronto," said Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo, who arranged a draft-day deal that brought Barbosa to Phoenix as the Suns' GM in 2003. "His speed, quickness and scoring ability will mesh well with our desired playing style and talented young athletes."
Analysis: Barbosa developed into one of the league's best sixth men in seven seasons with Phoenix, his scoring and 3-point shooting ability providing a huge lift off the bench for the always-charging Suns. Barbosa has a 12.6-point career scoring average and is a 39 percent 3-point shooter with an uncanny ability to hit big shots late in games. He's appeared in 64 playoffs games and was named the league's best sixth man in 2006-07. He will be a sleeper in late rounds coming off a poor season, but is a candidate for a bounce-back now that he no longer dealing with injuries that plagued him this past fall.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa scored 13 points in eight minutes in the first half of Sunday's Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against Portland, when he made all five of his shots, three of them from three-point range. He was scoreless in the second half. He missed 15 games following wrist surgery before returning March 26. Barbosa also added two rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: Barbosa is likely just getting warmed up after being out so long with the injury. Look for him to continue to improve as the Sun' playoff run is likely just getting started.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 21 points in Saturday's game in Milwaukee. It was the first time he reached 20 points this season.
Analysis: Barbosa has struggled all year as he has battled with a wrist injury. He initially tried to play through it and then opted for surgery that kept him out for nearly two months. Since his return, he has posted very mediocre numbers while playing very limited minutes. However, he could serve as a useful last-minute Fantasy guard in deeper leagues as a player who could score in double figures on a regular basis if he can continue to see around 25 minutes per game.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had two points in eight minutes of action off the Suns' bench. He has totaled just 15 points in four games since returning from his wrist injury.
Analysis: Barbosa has been severely limited from a Fantasy standpoint due to a wrist injury that has hampered him. There was hope that surgery and the long layoff could have addressed the issue, but he is clearly not in a situation to help Fantasy owners at the moment.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had just two points in four minutes of action off the bench Sunday against Portland. He has totaled just 13 points in three games since returning from his wrist injury.
Analysis: Barbosa has been severely limited from a Fantasy standpoint due to a wrist injury that has hampered him. There was hope that surgery and the long layoff could have addressed the issue, but he is clearly not in a situation to help Fantasy owners at the moment.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa returned to the court on Tuesday for the first time since Jan. 22 following recovery from wrist surgery. He played 16 minutes in a win over Minnesota and shot 3 for 7 with a 3-pointer to score seven points.
Analysis: Barbosa will need to continue to work his way back into shape but Tuesday was a good start. Until his numbers get back to his normal 10.6 ppg, he really has no Fantasy value. When he's at his best, he's really only an option in deeper leagues.
News: According to The Arizona Republic, Suns G Leandro Barbosa (wrist) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against Minnesota. He has not played since Jan. 22.
Analysis: Barbosa's original timetable after Jan. 26 wrist surgery was to return in four to six weeks. He was slated to return Friday night against the Lakers but was bothered by feeling weak with his dribble Thursday at practice. Now, he has been cleared to return and feels ready to do so. There is some Fantasy appeal for larger leagues down the stretch as Barbosa has the ability to be a mid-teens scorer and could be a good source for 3-point shooting if he can return to some semblance of full strength. Let him prove healthy first, though.
News: The official team Web site for the Phoenix Suns reports that guard Leandro Barbosa will return Tuesday against Minnesota. Barbosa has missed 23 games after he had a cyst removed from his right wrist Jan. 26
Analysis: It appears safe to keep Barbosa active for Fantasy Week 21. Since he's been out for so many games you might want to give him time in his return to prove that he's back, but it sounds like the Suns finally want to get him active.
News: Phoenix G Leandro Barbosa did not play in Sunday's contest against New Orleans but probably will be back for Tuesday night's game against Minnesota. He has missed 23 games and had a cyst removed from his right wrist on Jan. 26
Analysis: Barbosa definitely has an upside that could warrant him making your rotation in deeper leagues down the stretch. However, most Fantasy owners should likely wait and see how Barbosa produces during his first week back. The Suns play three games during Fantasy Week 21 (March 15-21).
News: According to The Arizona Republic, Suns G Leandro Barbosa (wrist) will not play in Sunday's game against New Orleans. According to the report, he asked coach Alvin Gentry this morning to take one more game off and make his comeback against Minnesota on Tuesday, which will be seven weeks after his surgery.
Analysis: Barbosa's original timetable after Jan. 26 wrist surgery was to return in four to six weeks. He was slated to return Friday night against the Lakers but was bothered by feeling weak with his dribble Thursday at practice. Now, he hopes to return Tuesday against the Timberwolves. There is some Fantasy appeal for larger leagues down the stretch as Barbosa has the ability to be a mid-teens scorer and could be a good source for 3-point shooting if he can return to some semblance of full strength. Let him prove healthy first, though.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa did not play in Friday's contest against the Lakers because of a wrist injury. He has now missed 22 consecutive games.
Analysis: Barbosa still feels that his hand is not where he wants it to be and is taking it slow with the injury. It seems doubtful he will play on Saturday so Fantasy owners should keep tabs on him for Fantasy Week 21 (March 15-21). The Suns play three games during that week and Barbosa would still be an injury-risk option at best.
News: According to the Arizona Republic, Suns G Leandro Barbosa (wrist) took part in limited scrimmaging during Thursday's practice. He announced afterward that he would not be ready to play in Friday's game against the Lakers, however. "No, I'm going to wait," he said. "I don't know how many games. I'm not strong yet with the (right) hand. It's still a little bit weak. I can't pass the way I want to pass. Hopefully I'll be back soon. I'm excited and wanted to play, but I want to make sure I get back right."
Analysis: The report added that coach Alvin Gentry said as early as Tuesday that Barbosa was actually shooting the ball better than anticipated, and indicated he thought that he would be able to play in some role against the Lakers. Now Barbosa said he will take it "game-by-game" to determine when he's ready to play. There is some Fantasy appeal for larger leagues down the stretch as Barbosa has the ability to be a mid-teens scorer and could be a good source for 3-point shooting if he can return to some semblance of full strength.
News: The Arizona Republic reports that Suns guard Leandro Barbosa's recovery from wrist surgery is going well. Barbosa practiced Tuesday for the first time since having surgery Jan. 26, and coach Alvin Gentry said Barbosa shot the ball well.
Analysis: It appears like Barbosa should be able to play Friday against the Lakers, and it sounds like he's ready to play well in his return. He will have to find his role with the Suns now that Jason Richardson is playing well and Goran Dragic has done a good job as the backup point guard behind Steve Nash. But Barbosa will likely get enough playing time to post solid stats and should be considered a quality Fantasy option when healthy.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Suns guard Leandro Barbosa will practice for the first time since having wrist surgery Jan. 26. He has been out for the past 21 games after sitting Saturday against the Pacers.
Analysis: Phoenix only has two games during Fantasy Week 20 on Friday against the Lakers and Sunday against New Orleans, so he has time to get back with the team after being out with the injury. But with the limited amount of games and also since he will likely be rusty, keep Barbosa reserved for this scoring period. If he comes back at 100 percent then he can likely be useful in Fantasy Week 21 as a low-end Fantasy guard.
News: Phoenix G Leandro Barbosa was not the in the Suns lineup Saturday against Indiana because of a wrist injury. Barbosa has not played since January 23.
Analysis: Barbosa now has medical clearance to play, but he will most likely return during Fantasy Week 20 (March 8-14). Fantasy owners should keep tabs on Barbosa's status before inserting him into their lineup.
News: Phoenix G Leandro Barbosa was not the in the Suns lineup Thursday against Utah because of a wrist injury. Barbosa has not played since January 23.
Analysis: Barbosa now has medical clearance to play, but he will most likely return during Fantasy Week 20 (March 8-14). Fantasy owners should keep tabs on Barbosa's status before inserting him into their lineup.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa did not play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers. He finally received medical clearance after having surgery in January to remove a cyst from his right wrist.
Analysis: It does not sound likely that Barbosa will return this week, but the possibility exists now that he has been cleared medically to practice without limitations. However, the Suns do not have any practices scheduled this week. Expect his return to come some time during Fantasy Week 20 (March 8-14).
News: According to The Arizona Republic, Leandro Barbosa was given a full medical clearance Monday, but their remains no timetable for his return to game action. He was able to use Monday's pregame to take his first perimeter shots since he underwent surgery Jan. 26 to remove a cyst from his right wrist.
Analysis: The report added that Barbosa said his expectation was that the Suns would use next week's five consecutive off days to prepare him for a return, but he said he might be able to get in some two-on-two or three-on-three work this week with the Suns' younger players. It does not sound likely that he will return this week, but the possibility exists now that he has been cleared medically to practice without limitations. The problem is that the Suns do not have any practices scheduled this week due to a five-day, four-game stretch. Expect his return to come some time during Fantasy Week 20 (March 8-14).
News: According to The Arizona Republic, Suns G Leandro Barbosa underwent successful surgery Tuesday to remove a cyst from his right wrist. He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Analysis: Barbosa has not been himself all season due to wrist issue and perhaps this surgery will finally allow him to put this past him. Fantasy owners should not forget the fact that he's been able to be a solid and consistent scorer in the Phoenix system the past few years and it's not a bad idea to monitor his progress and pounce on him when he's ready to return for a decent low-end guard option down the stretch.
News: The Suns official Twitter feed posted on Tuesday that Suns guard Leandro Barbosa underwent successful surgery to remove a ganglion cyst in his right wrist. Barbosa is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Analysis: Barbosa, once one of the NBA's most reliable bench scorers, has averaged a modest 10.6 points on 42 percent shooting (just 33 percent on 3-pointers). Over the previous four seasons, he'd averaged 15.4 points on 47 percent shooting, including 41 percent on 3-pointers. In 2006-07, he was the runaway winner of the NBA's sixth man award. This season, he's already missed 15 games with ankle and wrist problems. His production has been incredibly low and was only of use in the deepest of Fantasy leagues when he was healthy.
News: According to the official Web site of the NBA, Leandro Barbosa, the Suns' struggling backup guard, is expected to miss a month after undergoing surgery to remove a cyst from the wrist on his shooting hand. The cyst had been drained, but it returned, so Barbosa and the Suns decided to have it removed, general manager Steve Kerr said Saturday night before the Warriors-Suns game. "The wrist was affecting his shooting because of the pain, so I think he'll be really relieved with the pain gone," Kerr said. "He's been trying to shoot through it, and you can see it's really swollen. "He hasn't had the flexibility to get the ball in the right position. That's one of the reasons he's struggling. "It's important for us to get this right for his peace of mind. I'm confident once he's back to normal, you'll see the same L.B. that we've all seen." Jason Richardson will return to his starting role -- Barbosa had been starting recently in an attempt to get his game going -- while point guard Goran Dragic and small forward Jared Dudley will get more time at off guard.
Analysis: Barbosa, once one of the NBA's most reliable bench scorers, has averaged a modest 10.6 points on 42 percent shooting (just 33 percent on 3-pointers). Over the previous four seasons, he'd averaged 15.4 points on 47 percent shooting, including 41 percent on 3-pointers. In 2006-07, he was the runaway winner of the NBA's sixth man award. This season, he's already missed 15 games with ankle and wrist problems. His production has been incredibly low and was only of use in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Phoenix SG Leandro Barbosa will undergo surgery on his ailing right wrist, according to the Suns' official Twitter feed. A cyst in his wrist has resulted in swelling and stiffness. His recovery time is estimated at a month.
Analysis: Barbosa started the last three games but his wrist limited him to just 9.3 points, 1.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds in that span. When healthy, which he hasn't been for some time, he's capable of scoring double figures every night. Jason Richardson's value should increase as he will likely take Barbosa's place in the starting lineup.
News: According to the Arizona Republic, Suns G Leandro Barbosa (wrist) will not play tonight's game against Golden State. He will meet with the team doctor, Kerr, and staff on a decision to drain his wrist's swelling or have surgery.
Analysis: Barbosa was of use only in deeper Fantasy leagues because of his inconsistency and lack of minutes. This sounds like a serious injury to Barbosa and he might miss some time. Fantasy owners should keep him on reserves until he is healthy and being productive.
News: Phoenix G Leandro Barbosa scored 17 points and had two assists and two rebounds in a 125-99 loss to Charlotte on Saturday. In 25 minutes of play, Barbosa was 6 of 14 from the field. It was just his second game in double figures this month.
Analysis: The Suns play four games during Fantasy Week 13 (Jan. 18-24). If Barbosa is able to play more like he did on Saturday, then there is potential he could be a threat in a deeper Fantasy league. He does have the ability to score 20 points, but he also is capable of putting up five or six as well. Use caution when starting him.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had six points in 16 minutes off the bench Saturday against Milwaukee. He added a rebound and an assist. It was his fifth straight game in single digits offensively.
Analysis: Barbosa does not appear to be completely recovered from the wrist injury that has hampered him for most of the season. Fantasy owners should not ignore him completely as he still has the ability to be a mid-teens scorer and excellent three-point shooter if he is healthy.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa is seeing just 15.8 minutes per game over his last five contests and that is bringing down his scoring average. He's at 9.2 points and 1.2 assists per game over his last five and that is lower than his 11-point, 1.9-assist season average.
Analysis: Barbosa is seeing less time on the court with the Suns using starters Jason Richardson and Grant Hill more. This is just the way the rotation is working at the moment and will likely change at some point soon. Still, for now, Barbosa only has low-end fantasy appeal.
News:Leandro Barbosa scored 12 points in his return to the Suns after missing 12 games because of a sprained left ankle. Barbosa went 4 for 8 from the field, adding a rebound and four assists to his stat line. He played 21 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Barbosa has been banged up for the majority of the season, but he is a player who can contribute double digits on a regular basis now that he is active and healthy. Barbosa is worth picking up off of waivers if he's available in deeper formats.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, out 12 games with a left ankle sprain, is expected to return Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Analysis: Barbosa has been banged up for the majority of the season, but he is a player who can contribute double digits on a regular basis. Be patient with him in deeper leagues where you can and he is certainly worth a waiver claim if he is available.
News: The Suns are still hoping to get Leandro Barbosa (ankle) back for their Dec. 25 game against the Clippers. He was able to practice Sunday and is hoping to participate in a full practice Thursday prior to Friday's game, according to The Arizona Republic.
Analysis: Barbosa has been banged up for the majority of the season, but he is a player who can contribute double digits on a regular basis. Be patient with him in deeper leagues where you can and he is certainly worth a waiver claim if he is available.
News: According to the Suns' official website, Suns general manager Steve Kerr said Thursday that the team is targeting a late December return for injured guard Leandro Barbosa (ankle). "We've targeted Christmas for his return. It was a bad sprained ankle," said Kerr. "Leandro is the guy we really miss offensively."
Analysis: Barbosa has been banged up for the majority of the season, but he is a player who can contribute double digits on a regular basis. Be patient with him in deeper leagues where you can.
News: The Phoenix Suns said Saturday that G Leandro Barbosa (ankle)could be out for another 3-4 weeks due to his sprained ankle.
Analysis: Barbosa has been banged up for the majority of the season, but he is a player who can contribute double digits on a regular basis. Be patient with him in deeper leagues where you can.
News: Suns coach Alvin Gentry said G Leandro Barbosa will be out until around Christmas with a sprained left ankle. Barbosa missed his second game with the injury Wednesday at Cleveland.
Analysis: Barbosa typically scores in double figures, but his output in other categories is minimal since he comes off the bench. He's only worth stashing in deeper leagues.
News: Phoenix SG Leandro Barbosa scored 17 points on Sunday against the Raptors before leaving the game with a sore left ankle. Although X-rays were negative, Barbosa said he doesn't expect to play in either of the two remaining games on this road trip and suggested he could be out as long as two weeks.
Analysis: Barbosa's minutes have dipped now that he's back to playing a reserve role, so you really can't trust him for more than 10-12 points per game. He's just a low-end guard in Fantasy, when healthy. Do not use him in Week 6.
News: Suns reserve G Leandro Barbosa, whose scoring had tailed off since he returned from a wrist injury in early November, scored 15 points Wednesday against the Grizzlies. He hadn't scored that many since the second game of the season.
Analysis: Barbosa's minutes have dipped now that he's back to playing a reserve role, so you really can't trust him for more than 10-12 points per game. He's just a low-end guard in Fantasy.
News: Phoenix G Leandro Barbosa returned to action Sunday against Washington after missing three games with a sore right wrist. He had 9 points and 4 assists in 18 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Barbosa has been dealing with a real sore wrist which could affect his shooting stroke. He shot 4 of 7 from the field Sunday and appeared to be fine in that regard. Fantasy owners should consider him a bit of a sleeper in Week 3 (Nov. 9-15) as the Suns have a favorable four-game scoring period. It appears the wrist he will be a safe play.
News: Phoenix SG Leandro Barbosa did not play on Friday at Boston as expected as he deals with a wrist injury. Barbosa told the Arizona Republic that the wrist was "way better but it's still bothering me." He said he feels pain, a "pop," when he shoots. "I think I'm gong to wait one more game," Barbosa said.
Analysis: The Suns' next game is at Washington on Sunday, giving him a week since his last game against Minnesota. It does sound like he should be able to play Sunday and would be a safe play for the team's upcoming four-game slate in Fantasy Week 3 (Nov. 9-15). See if he plays Sunday before making a decision on him for the upcoming scoring period.
News: The Arizona Republic reports that Leandro Barbosa is planning to sit out Friday's game at Boston. Barbosa said the wrist was "way better but it's still bothering me." He said he feels pain, a "pop," when he shoots. "I think I'm gong to wait one more game," Barbosa said.
Analysis: The Suns' next game is at Washington on Sunday, giving him a week since his last game against Minnesota. Fantasy owners should keep him out of daily lineup leagues Friday night, but it does sound like he should be able to play Sunday and would be a safe play for the team's upcoming four-game slate in Fantasy Week 3 (Nov. 9-15).
News: Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa is out for the Suns' game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night with an injured right wrist. Barbosa played only 14 minutes in Phoenix's win against Minnesota on Sunday. He also missed the win at Miami on Tuesday. Through three games, Barbosa was averaging 15.7 points and 56 percent shooting.
Analysis: Barbosa has gotten a chance to start after spending much of his career as a reserve. He's mostly just a scorer since Steve Nash gets so many of the team's assists, but he's a good enough scorer to serve as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy guard when healthy.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa missed Tuesday's game at Miami with an injured right wrist. Barbosa played only 14 minutes in the Phoenix's win Sunday against Minnesota. His status for the Suns' game Wednesday in Orlando is unclear. Barbosa, who has battled a sore wrist since the summer, sat courtside with a brace over his wrist.
Analysis: Through three games, Barbosa was averaging 15.7 points on 56 percent shooting. He has gotten a chance to start after spending much of his career as a reserve. He's mostly just a scorer since Steve Nash gets so many of the team's assists, but he's a good enough scorer to serve as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy guard when healthy.
News: Suns SG Leandro Barbosa was able to return to action on Friday against the Kings after missing six games with a knee injury. He scored 15 points in 15 minutes of work, going 6-for-9 from the field. He added a rebound and three assists to his stat line.
Analysis: Now that Barbosa is back in action, he can once again be considered a No. 3 Fantasy option in standard leagues. He came into Friday's game averaging 14.3 points a game and 2.4 assists. Hopefully he'll step up his game as the Suns try to make a push to make the playoffs.
News: Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa missed Wednesday's game against Houston and moved his target return date from a knee injury to Friday's home game against Sacramento. Barbosa has missed the past six games since suffering a left tibial bruise less than two minutes into his appearance in a March 18 game against Philadelphia. He practiced for the first time Tuesday and tested his knee area at Wednesday morning's shootaround.
Analysis: Keep Barbosa reserved in all daily leagues and hope he can return Friday against the Kings. When healthy, he is a No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Suns guard Leandro Barbosa will not play in Wednesday night's home game against Houston, moving his target return date to Friday's home game against Sacramento. Barbosa has missed the past six games since suffering a left tibial bruise less than two minutes into his appearance in a March 18 game against Philadelphia. He practiced for the first time Tuesday and tested his knee area at Wednesday morning's shootaround.
Analysis: Keep Barbosa reserved in all daily leagues and hope he can return Friday against the Kings. When healthy, he is a No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Suns guard Leandro Barbosa (left tibia bruise) remains on schedule for a return to action in Wednesday's game against Houston, although it could be in limited minutes.
Analysis: It sounds like Barbosa could return during this scoring period. Be cautious when setting your lineup, but consider Barbosa a No. 4 Fantasy guard when healthy.
News:The Arizona Republic reports that Leandro Barbosa (knee) does not think he will play on the team's upcoming road trip that ends on March 29 in Sacramento. "I don't think so," Barbosa said. "If I feel that I'm OK, I need to practice first and make sure I'm OK. If I have the time to practice and go on the road trip feeling good, OK, no problem. But, if not, I'm going to take care of that. Because I remember the first time I hurt my knee, I came back too early, and I hurt myself again. I don't want it to come back."
Analysis: Barbosa sprained the MCL in the same knee in 2006. Barbosa returned after eight games and played two before reinjuring the knee and missing 16 more games. On Wednesday, Barbosa injured the knee while slowing after a drive. Barbosa is limited to pool and stationary-bike workouts for the first week. The upside of the rest is that his abdominal strain no longer bothers him. He said he felt like the team is counting on him to be back for an April 5 game at Dallas.
News:The Arizona Republic reports that will be out of game action for one to three weeks after suffering a bone contusion in his left knee during Wednesday night's win against Philadelphia. Barbosa planted his left leg awkwardly in the final minute of Wednesday's first quarter, hyperextending his left knee inward. He left the game and had a negative X-ray Wednesday before undergoing a MRI exam Thursday.
Analysis: Barbosa, 26, was averaging 19.1 points and 3.7 assists since interim coach Alvin Gentry took over at the All-Star break until Wednesday's appearance lasted one minute and 48 seconds. This injury threatens to take him out of the most crucial stretch of the Fantasy season.
News: Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa injured his left knee Wednesday night during the first quarter of the Suns' game against the 76ers. Barbosa left the game with 26.3 seconds to go in the opening period because of what was diagnosed as a hyperextended left knee. He was injured on a drive to the basket. The Suns listed his playing status as day-to-day.
Analysis: Barbosa is averaging 14.5 points per game this season. He was already playing through an abdominal strain that has bothered him for more than two weeks. Along with the knee injury, Barbosa could be in serious risk of missing the Suns' next game on Saturday against Washington. If he doesn't play on Saturday, he'll be an injury risk for the upcoming scoring period. Barbosa is a No. 3 option when healthy.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Suns guard Leandro Barbosa has been dealing with an abdominal strain that has been bothering him for nearly two weeks, since the start of the 0-4 road trip through Florida and Texas. It still was lingering Sunday night, although it was again difficult to tell since Barbosa finished with 21 points and four assists in just under 21 minutes against Golden State. "It's very, very tight," Barbosa said. "Every time I try to walk or run, it hurts. It gets worse when I play. After the game, I can't sleep. Anything I try to do with power hurts, even when I walk." Barbosa said he was checked by a doctor and told he does not have a hernia. However, coach Alvin Gentry limited Barbosa's time Sunday.
Analysis: It appears like Barbosa will be fine, but keep an eye on this situation. If it limits his play, then you might want to consider resting him. The Suns only play two games this scoring period, so keep that in mind when setting your lineup.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 20 points with six rebounds and a block in Sunday's game in San Antonio. It was his third 20-plus performance in his last five games.
Analysis: Barbosa has had his Fantasy value revived under coach Alvin Gentry's uptempo scheme. With the Suns scoring so many point now, there is enough to go around for their sixth man again. Continue to view Barbosa as a solid No. 3 guard option in any format.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 22 points with seven assists in Sunday's game against the Lakers. He started in place of injured Steve Nash. Barbosa is averaging 17.2 points, 4.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds over his last five games.
Analysis: Sure, a lot of that came with Nash sidelined. However, the Suns are going to give him just about the same playing time off the bench when Nash returns and the way the Suns are scoring points under Alvin Gentry, that's enough for him to continue this pace.
News: Suns SG Leandro Barbosa led all Suns scorers on Thursday with 18 points on 7-of-18 shooting in a 136-102 loss to the Lakers. He added six rebounds and seven assists to his stat sheet with Steve Nash on the mend on Thursday.
Analysis: Barbosa's stock is up right now with no Steve Nash. Of course Nash's injury is a minor one and he could be back as soon as the team's next game. Barbosa would be a good pick up in many leagues for the stretch run and is now only available in seven percent of leagues.
News: The Suns didn't slow down without Amare Stoudemire. Quite the contrary. They inserted the fastest Phoenix player of all, Leandro Barbosa, into the starting lineup Friday night and the "Brazilian Blur" responded with a career-high 41 points to lead the Suns to a 140-118 victory over the Thunder. "I love to play running up and down," Barbosa said. "I think everybody does."
Analysis: Barbosa, a starter after Stoudemire underwent surgery earlier in the day to repair a partially torn retina in his right eye, also had seven assists and tied his career best with six steals. "Incredible performance," the Suns' Steve Nash said. "What can you say? That's Jordan-like numbers. It was fun to see him have a big night like that -- he was everywhere -- and hopefully he can get some rest for Sunday." The Suns return to action on Sunday against the Celtics which will be a much bigger test for the team.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa started for the suspended Jason Richardson on Tuesday against the Clippers and had 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes. Barbosa helped the Suns win 140-100.
Analysis: Barbosa could benefit from the Suns expected new style with Alvin Gentry taking over as coach in place of Terry Porter. Gentry wants the Suns to run more, which fits into Barbosa's style. Consider adding Barbosa in all leagues if he's still available and look for him to get a boost in value going forward.
News: The Arizona Republic reports that Suns guard Steve Nash will be a game-time decision for Wednesday night's game at Cleveland. Nash was 1-for-8 from the field in Monday's loss at Philadelphia when he was pulled in the third quarter and never returned to the game. Nash said that his back, shoulder and hamstring had bothered him so much that he could have risked further injury had he re-entered that game. Leandro Barbosa would start if Nash is not able to play. Nash walked through Wednesday morning's shootaround but told coach Terry Porter he was still hurting.
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Nash and hope he can play. In daily leagues, the safe option is to keep Nash reserved to be safe. Barbosa would see an increase in production if he starts.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa made eight of the 11 shots he took against the Pistons on Sunday in a 107-97 win. He scored 17 points in the game, adding five assists and three rebounds to his stats total.
Analysis: Barbosa continues to get significant minutes off the bench in Phoenix and is essentially the team's best sixth man option. Unless he cracks the starting lineup somehow, Barbosa is only going to be considered a No. 4 guard.
News: The Arizona Republic reports that Suns guard Leandro Barbosa needs more playing time. In games Barbosa has played at least 20 minutes, he averaged 16.5 points and Phoenix went 14-9. In games Barbosa has played fewer than 20 minutes, he averaged 6.5 points and the Suns were 8-7.
Analysis: Maybe coach Terry Porter will get the message and give Barbosa more time on the court. Continue to monitor his minutes played, but for now consider Barbosa a No. 4 Fantasy guard.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Leandro Barbosa has his scoring touch back. He had 43 points in the last two games of the team's road trip and had 12 of his 23 against the Wizards in the fourth quarter when the Suns finally broke open a tight game. He hit nine of 14 shots from the floor and two of his three 3-point attempts in a productive 27 minutes.
Analysis: Barbosa saw his playing time spike from around 15-20 minutes per game to around 30 minutes per game in the two outbursts. This came on the heels of Matt Barnes publicly pining for more playing time for himself and Barbosa. Perhaps the coaching staff got the picture and will continue to give Barbosa this amount of minutes and around 10-15 shots per game like they have been recently. As long as it continues, Barbosa would remain a solid start.
News: Phoenix reserve guard Leandro Barbosa had 20 points off the bench for the Suns, who had lost five of six and were coming off a season-worst 22-point loss at Charlotte. Barbosa had failed to score in his previous game at Charlotte and had only 12 points in his two games before that.
Analysis: Barbosa had really been struggling before Sunday's performance at Atlanta. If the Suns are going to make any waves in the playoffs, Barbosa needs to play more like he did on Sunday than he did on Friday. He remains a low-end option who is serviceable in deeper leagues.
News: According to The Sports Xchange, Suns G Leandro Barbosa appeared to be hitting his stride earlier this month, but he's back in the midst of another horrible slump. He hit the bottom Friday by going scoreless in 19 minutes, missing all six shots from the field and both 3-point attempts with two turnovers. Barbosa remains uncomfortable in the backup point guard role and has never found a comfort zone in Terry Porter's system.
Analysis: Barbosa has only scored a combined 12 points over his last three games with a combined four assists and three rebounds. He remains a low-end option in most leagues and may want to be avoided in deeper leagues.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 14 points with three rebounds and an assist in Sunday's game in Toronto, playing 22 minutes off the bench. He is averaging 14.8 points over his last five games with 23.2 minutes per game in that time.
Analysis: Barbosa is still is averaging a 15-2-2 line off the bench in January. Fantasy owners can expect him to get around 10 shots per game off the bench on most nights. He can be useful as a low-end starter in leagues of 12-plus teams and an occasional in most formats.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa shot just 1-for-11 from the field in Thursday's game in Denver. He finished with six points, giving him under 10 for the first time in seven contests.
Analysis: Barbosa is still is averaging a 15-2-2 line off the bench in January. Fantasy owners can expect him to get around 10 shots per game off the bench on most nights. He can be useful as a low-end starter in leagues of 12-plus teams and an occasional in most formats.
News: Phoenix SG Leandro Barbosa is once again playing well for the Suns as he scored 22 points on Tuesday night in a win against the Hawks. Barbosa was 8-of-11 from the field with four threes.
Analysis: Barbosa can be hot and cold like the Katy Perry song says. With 16 points and almost two threes per game over his last five, right now he's hot again. Own him for these occasions but don't be surprised that you don't use him often in anything but deeper leagues.
News: Phoenix SG Leandro Barbosa scored 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting with three trifectas in Wednesday's loss to the Pacers. Barbosa played 22 minutes in the game and caught fire from the field. He added three boards and three dimes.
Analysis: Barbosa will shoot well one night and have a nice scoring game and then he'll shoot poorly the next and be almost invisible. He's definitely worth using in Fantasy when he plays like he did on Wednesday but that is often quite unpredictable. Own him for these occasions but don't be surprised that you don't use him often in anything but deeper leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Suns G Leandro Barbosa was forced to play a team-high 37 minutes Monday because of Steve Nash's injury and had a tough shooting night (4-for-11, 0-for-5 from three-point range). But Barbosa collected a career-high six steals to go with 10 points and five assists, committing only two turnovers and keeping the Suns pointed in the right direction. In his next game, Tuesday against Memphis, Barbosa busted out over 33 minutes with a team-high 28 points and four threes.
Analysis: Barbosa will go right back to virtual anonymity when Nash returns unless he really shows something soon and Tuesday was definitely a start. He's dropping just seven points, 2.4 assists and 2.4 boards over his last five games and that is not worth using in anything but the deepest of Fantasy leagues but as we saw Tuesday, that can change in a moment's notice with Barbosa.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 12 points with five rebounds and three assists off the bench Thursday at Portland. He is averaging 14.3 points in December.
Analysis: The arrival of Richardson was a threat to put a big damper on Barbosa's Fantasy value, but that hasn't happened yet. Barbosa will continue to play a sixth-man, combo-guard role off the bench and is a solid No. 4 guard for weeks with favorable matchups.
News: The Bobcats traded guard Jason Richardson to Phoenix for Boris Diaw and Raja Bell. Matt Barnes started in what will be his starting shooting guard spot on Wednesday and scored 25 points. Leandro Barbosa came off the bench and scored 18 points in 27 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: The arrival of Richardson stands to put a big damper on Barbosa's Fantasy value. Barbosa will continue to play a sixth-man, combo-guard role off the bench. However, the shot attempts could begin to wind down. This move certainly does him more bad than good.
News: Phoenix SF Leandro Barbosa scored 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting Wednesday night in a loss to the Hornets. Barbosa added four boards and three assists. He was 2-for-6 from deep.
Analysis: Barbosa scored in double figures for just the second time in his last five games. When he gets minutes, he scores. He played more Wednesday with Steve Nash out due to an illness. Barbosa's numbers have significantly declined with coach Mike D'Antoni now in New York, and he now looks like another low-end Fantasy guard who barely deserves a roster spot, averaging right around 10 points per game off the bench. Treat him accordingly.
News: Suns reserve guard Leandro Barbosa returned Tuesday at Oklahoma City after missing five games to return to Brazil following the death of his mother. He had four points on 1-for-6 shooting. He also had two rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Barbosa's numbers have significantly declined with coach Mike D'Antoni now in New York, and he now looks like another low-end Fantasy guard who barely deserves a roster spot, averaging right around 10 points per game off the bench. Treat him accordingly.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Suns guard Leandro Barbosa will return Tuesday at Oklahoma City after leaving the team due to the death of his mother. Barbosa went home to Brazil when his mother died, but he was back at practice Sunday.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Barbosa back in your lineup this week. Go into the week with Barbosa as a No. 3 Fantasy option.
News: Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa returned to Brazil after his mother died. He flew to his hometown of Sao Paulo late Thursday after learning of the death of his mother, Ivete Barbosa. Team officials are not sure when Barbosa will return.
Analysis: His mother had been ill, and he missed two weeks of training camp because she was hospitalized. Barbosa had just begun to turn around his production on the floor after a slow start, but he will have to be reserved in all Fantasy leagues until further notice.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Leandro Barbosa, who had a total of 53 points in the first seven games of the season, has 45 in the last two after scoring 18 against the Rockets.
Analysis: Barbosa began the season not fitting in well to the new coaching style in Phoenix, but he's adapting to the new scheme -- or perhaps the new scheme is adapting to him. He's had back-to-back strong games and is looking more like the sixth man he'd been under Mike D'Antoni.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had by far his best game of the season Monday against Memphis when he scored 27 points with three rebounds. He had scored just 19 points over his previous three games.
Analysis: Barbosa got 22 minutes off the bench, which isn't much more than he had been getting all season. But he was on fire, making 10-of-13 shots. If it's going to take him making 77 percent of his shots to put up numbers, repeating this performance will be difficult. Barbosa is not being used the way he had been under Mike D'Antoni and has been held under 10 points in four of his first eight games. Considering he does little outside of scoring, that's not a good sign.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa scored just two points with a rebound and an assist in Friday's game against the Bulls. He played just 17 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: It's clear that Barbosa will not be used in the same way that Mike D'Antoni used him, and that will have a big negative effect on his Fantasy appeal this season. He's no longer the team's sixth man and is getting limited playing time. Until that changes, he's a player to be benched or cut in Fantasy leagues.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa, a minimal contributor off the bench in the early going with a combined three points over the last two games, had a much bigger impact Tuesday at New Jersey. He finished with 12 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 20 minutes.
Analysis: In Mike D'Antoni's system, Barbosa always contributed more than most reserve point guards in the NBA, and with D'Antoni now in New York, Barbosa's performance has suffered. He still has the upside and plays the minutes to serve as a No. 4 Fantasy guard, but beware of spotty performances.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa scored 18 points with three rebounds, an assist and a steal in Wednesday's opener in San Antonio. He played 26 minutes of the bench and shot 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. He led all players off the bench in playing time.
Analysis: Barbosa split time with Raja Bell at the two and played some point guard as always. He will continue to play a sixth man role for the team off the bench and -- for now -- it does not appear that the Suns' new playing style will have much of an effect on him. Continue to view him as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy guard.
News: The Suns will have a tough start to the season with a back-to-back set against two of the top teams in the Western conference and a third game against one of the top risers in the league. All three opponents were among the top-10 defensive teams in the league last season and the Suns are trading in a run-and-shoot style this fall for a more stable half-court approach. That could lead to some games in the 80s and 90s for Phoenix this week and that's bad news for anyone not named Amar'e Stoudemire.
Analysis: Raja Bell is still the starter at shooting guard, but the decline in offensive possessions this season could hit him hardest. Leandro Barbosa could also be affected off the bench, but he has more offensive upside as the sixth man. Rookies Robin Lopez and Goran Dragic have upside in Fantasy, but are going to have to fight for minutes.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa was back on the floor for Friday's preseason game against Denver after dealing with a personal issue that had kept him out of the preseason so far. He scored 10 points in just 15 minutes of action.
Analysis: Barbosa had to return to his native Brazil tend to his mother and he may be a little bit behind everyone else on the conditioning front. He should be ready to go for the start of the regular season. He's been the Suns' sixth man for each of the last three seasons and is one of the best players in that role around the league. He's worth owning in all Fantasy formats.
News: Phoenix G Leandro Barbosa missed Wednesday's preseason game against the Hawks because of personal issues. Barbosa returned to the team this week after being with his ailing mother in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He should return to action shortly.
Analysis: A season after he averaged a career-high 18.1 points, Leandro Barbosa saw his scoring decline almost three points per game to 15.6. He also saw his assists drop from 4.0 per game to 2.6. Barbosa appeared in all 82 games, however, for the first time in his career. he's been the Suns' sixth man for each of the last three seasons and is one of the best players in that role around the league. He's worth owning in all Fantasy formats.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa has missed the team's first two preseason games due to an undisclosed personal matter.
Analysis: A season after he averaged a career-high 18.1 points, Leandro Barbosa saw his scoring decline almost three points per game to 15.6. He also saw his assists drop from 4.0 per game to 2.6. Barbosa appeared in all 82 games, however, for the first time in his career. he's been the Suns' sixth man for each of the last three seasons and is one of the best players in that role around the league. He's worth owning in all Fantasy formats.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa missed Wednesday's preseason opener due to personal reasons. No other information was provided by the team.
Analysis: A season after he averaged a career-high 18.1 points, Leandro Barbosa saw his scoring decline almost three points per game to 15.6. He also saw his assists drop from 4.0 per game to 2.6. Barbosa appeared in all 82 games, however, for the first time in his career. he's been the Suns' sixth man for each of the last three seasons and is one of the best players in that role around the league. He's worth owning in all Fantasy formats.
News: A season after he averaged a career-high 18.1 points, Leandro Barbosa saw his scoring decline almost three points per game to 15.6. He also saw his assists drop from 4.0 per game to 2.6. Barbosa appeared in all 82 games, however, for the first time in his career.
Analysis: Barbosa started just 12 games, but he's been the Suns' sixth man for each of the last three seasons and is one of the best players in that role around the league. The Suns are currently in the midst of a philosophical change with Mike D'Antoni leaving and general manager Steve Kerr looking to insert more of a half-court offense. That could make it hard for Barbosa to have another big offensive season off the bench, but he heads into the season still worth a pick in the middle rounds as a No. 4 Fantasy guard.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa had 16 points, two rebounds and two assists Tuesday at Memphis.
Analysis: Barbosa has been inconsistent this season, but he's always a good source of points. Continue to keep him active in all scoring formats and hope for more outings like this.
News: The Suns head into the final Fantasy scoring period of the season with a playoff spot assured, but they still have something to play for with the team just two games behind the Lakers for the division lead and the third seed in the Western Conference.
Analysis: This means the Suns likely won't be looking to rest their players much until they are completely locked in to their playoff spot. Once that happens, though, Leandro Barbosa could actually see an increase in minutes with the Suns looking to rest their starters.
News: Suns guard Raja Bell will miss Saturday's game against Houston after spraining his right ankle late in the third quarter of Wednesday's win over the Seattle SuperSonics, according to the East Valley Tribune. Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni said Bell won't play against the Rockets and that Leandro Barbosa will start in his place. Bell will be listed as day-to-day after the Rockets game, but his availability for the opener of a four-game road trip Monday in Detroit or for Wednesday in Boston is undetermined. Bell sprained the same ankle on Nov. 9 in Miami when he landed on the foot of then-Miami center Shaquille O'Neal. He missed three games with the ankle injury and two more a week later due to back spasms that may have been related to an imbalance caused by the sprain.
Analysis: This should increase Barbosa's Fantasy value slightly. Keep an eye on what develops with Bell and hope Barbosa takes advantage of the increased playing time.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa went for 12 points, four rebounds and one assist Tuesday at Portland.
Analysis: Barbosa should be considered a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. His scoring has been up-and-down recently, but he will still continue to get you points on a consistent basis.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 14 points with 3 rebounds and 2 steals in Thursday's win over Golden State while playing 29 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Barbosa is averaging 13.3 points in March, down from his 17.5 points in February. He's going to continue to see heavy minutes off the bench and remains a decent low-end starter in Fantasy. The points should be there down the stretch.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa went for 18 points, three assists and one rebound Tuesday against Memphis. He played 25 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Barbosa should be considered a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. His scoring has been up-and-down recently, but he will still continue to get you points on a consistent basis.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa went for seven points, four assists and four rebounds Tuesday at Portland. He played 27 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Barbosa should be considered a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. His scoring has been up-and-down recently, but he will still continue to get you points on a consistent basis.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 22 points with 5 rebounds in Saturday's game against Philadelphia while playing 32 minutes off the bench. He shot 3-for-5 from beyond the arc.
Analysis: Barbosa plays heavy minutes off the bench and Fantasy owners should consider him a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. He averages around 17-3-3 and should continue to produce along those lines this season.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa scored 17 points in 27 minutes Wednesday against the Hornets. He also grabbed two rebounds and dished out three assists. He has now scored in double figures for six of his last seven games.
Analysis: When healthy, Barbosa should be considered a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. He averages around 17-3-3 and should continue to produce along those lines this season.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa was able to play Sunday against Detroit after he missed most of Friday's game with a cut that required stitches. He scored 18 points off 7-for-11 shooting.
Analysis: Barbosa sported a fresh scar, but he looked just fine and will not miss any time as a result of the injury. When healthy, he should be considered a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. He averages around 17-3-3 and should continue to produce along those lines this season.
News: The Suns played most of the game without Leandro Barbosa, who got a cut above the right eye on a shot from Pierce with 4:36 left in the game. The cut required three stitches and Barbosa did not return.
Analysis: Barbosa should not be forced to miss another game and we expect him to be back Sunday against Detroit. When healthy, he should be considered a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. He averages around 17-3-3 and should continue to produce along those lines this season.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 26 points with 6 rebounds, an assist and a steal Thursday against Dallas. He shot 7-for-13 from the field and was 11-for-11 from the free-throw line.
Analysis: Barbosa plays heavy minutes off the bench and Fantasy owners should consider him a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. He averages around 17-3-3 and should continue to produce along those lines this season.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 15 points in 24 minutes off the bench Friday against Seattle. It snapped a string of consecutive games with 20-plus points.
Analysis: Barbosa plays heavy minutes off the bench, with or without Nash around, and Fantasy owners should consider him a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. He averages around 17-3-3 and should continue to produce along those lines this season.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa had 30 points in 26 minutes off the bench Monday against Charlotte. Barbosa led the Suns with 19 first-half points in 11 minutes on 7-for-10 shooting. He also added two rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Barbosa is capable of games like this. Hopefully he stays hot and continues to produce at this high level.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa only played 22 minutes off the bench Tuesday against the Hawks. He finished with 13 points, two assists and one rebound. It was the second game in a row Barbosa finished with 13 points.
Analysis: His scoring is down a little, but look for Barbosa to continue playing well and getting his shots. He should be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option in all scoring formats.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 13 points in 34 minutes off the bench Sunday afternoon at Chicago in an 88-77 win over the Bulls. Barbosa added two assists, two rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Barbosa managed to score in double figures despite coming off the bench in a very-low scoring game. He remains useful as a No. 3 guard in any league despite the fact he doesn't start, but the Suns will play just two games in Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 28-Feb. 4).
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa hit just 3 of 11 shots in 32 minutes off the bench Tuesday against the Bucks for eight points. It was the second time in five games he was held under 10 points. He did finished with three rebounds and four assists.
Analysis: Barbosa came into the game averaging 17.1 points, but even the best shooters are entitled to off nights. Continue to view Barbosa as a solid No. 3 Fantasy guard. Obviously, if anything happened to Steve Nash, Barbosa's Fantasy value would rise.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa had a team-high 22 points off the bench in Thursday's win over the Lakers. He added five assists and two rebounds with two steals.
Analysis: Barbosa bounced back from scoring just nine points his last time out at the Clippers. He averages over 17 points despite coming off the bench and is more useful than many starting guards around the league. He should be considered a very solid No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa had only nine points, one rebound and no assists Tuesday in a loss at the Clippers. He missed seven shots from the field and one shot from the foul line. This was the first game in his past six that he failed to score in double figures.
Analysis: Barbosa is a No. 2 Fantasy guard, and he will get back to his scoring ways when the Suns play the Lakers on Thursday. Don't worry about Barbosa tailing off now that Steve Nash is back from the flu.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa started in place of Steve Nash Thursday at Utah, with Nash missing his first game of the season due to the flu. Barbosa led the team with 25 points and he added five assists and five rebounds. He also added two steals.
Analysis: Barbosa also led the team 27 points on Wednesday night. He plays heavy minutes off the bench, with or without Nash around, and Fantasy owners should consider him a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. He averages around 17-3-3 and should continue to produce along those lines this season.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa scored a team-high 27 points off the bench in Wednesday's overtime win over Indiana. He played 36 minutes off the bench, playing heavy minutes in the second half in place of Steve Nash. Nash had to leave the game with flu-like symptoms.
Analysis: Barbosa plays heavy minutes off the bench, with or without Nash around, and Fantasy owners should consider him a viable No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard. He averages around 17-3-3 and should continue to produce along those lines this season.
News: Suns sixth man Leandro Barbosa led his team with 28 points Saturday as Phoenix fell at home, 118-113 to the New Orleans Hornets. He made 11 of 19 shots.
Analysis: Barbosa had only three games with more than 20 points in December after reaching that mark six times in November. He is a little inconsistent at times, but with the amount of shots he puts up, he is definitely one of the best sixth men in the league and remains a solid No. 3 guard in all leagues.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa had 16 points off the bench in Thursday's win over Seattle. He shot just 3-for-8 from the field, but was 9-for-11 from the free-throw line.
Analysis: Barbosa made up for a slow shooting night with a lot of cutting to the basket and he was able to get to the free throw line often. Despite coming off the bench, Barbosa remains a primary scorer for the Suns off the pine and is worth using as a No. 3 guard in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa scored 16 points with six assists and four rebounds during Thursday's blowout win at the Clippers.
Analysis: Barbosa played heavy minutes with the team resting Steve Nash in the second half of the blowout. He plays starter's minutes on most nights anyway, making him very useful in Fantasy play. His 17.0 ppg, make him worthy of use as a No. 3 guard in any league.
News: Suns backup PG Leandro Barbosa gets plenty of minutes off the bench in Phoenix and is averaging 18 points over his last two games, but only has three assists over that span.
Analysis: Whenever Barbosa enters a game, you know he's going to shoot a ton and assist rarely, but his 3-point shooting percentage is down nine percent this season and his assists are down almost one a game. That reads like someone who is forcing shots. He remains a No. 3 Fantasy guard for now.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa threw up 17 shots in only 20 minutes of action Monday night as Phoenix fell to the Miami Heat. Barbosa only made four of those shots, 10 of which were three-point attempts, and finished with 11 points.
Analysis: Barbosa doesn't waste any time chucking up the ball when he comes off the bench on Phoenix, and even had 35 last week against the Raptors. He is one of the more exciting sixth men in the NBA and should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa scored 20 points in 30 minutes off the bench Friday at Washington. He also had seven assists and four rebounds.
Analysis: Coming off the bench, Barbosa doesn't always score consistently, but he definitely scores. Case in point: He went for 35 in his last game Wednesday. Continue to start him as a No. 3 guard in Fantasy.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa scored just six points on 2-for-10 shooting during Friday's game against the Clippers. He was 0-for-5 from 3-point range. It was the first time since the Suns' first game that Barbosa failed to score in double figures.
Analysis: Barbosa comes off the bench, but still manages to play heavy minutes and should be treated as a starter in terms of Fantasy. He's one of the top sixth men in the NBA and sees enough shot attempts to average around 20 points per night.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa scored a team-high 25 points in 34 minutes off the bench Thursday vs. Chicago. He added four rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Analysis: Barbosa comes off the bench, but still manages to play heavy minutes and should be treated as a starter in terms of Fantasy. He's one of the top sixth men in the NBA and sees enough shot attempts to average around 20 points per night.
News: Starting in place of Raja Bell, who sprained his ankle Friday, Suns G Leandro Barbosa scored a career-high 39 points Saturday at Orlando. He scored 16 in the first quarter and missed only two shots in the period -- one of them a 39-footer just before the buzzer that nearly went in. All in all, he shot 15-of-26 from the floor, including 8-of-13 from three-point range, and chipped in seven rebounds and six assists.
Analysis: Talk about a career day. Another performance like that for Mr. Barbosa might have the Suns rethinking their rotation. We wouldn't count on it, though. Even though he normally comes off the bench, he posts better stats than most starters in the league. Consider him a No. 3 guard in Fantasy.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa shot 4-for-12 from beyond the arc in Friday's win at Miami, lowering his three-point field goal percentage to 27.0 percent for the season.
Analysis: Barbosa is averaging 15.2 ppg, 3.0 apg and 2.5 rpg in six appearances, all off the bench. He's one of the best sixth men in the NBA and remains a good start. He won't kill your percentages all season, we promise.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa connected on 10-of-14 field goals and finished with 23 points in 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's game against the Lakers. He also had one rebound, two assists and one steal.
Analysis: Barbosa saw a lot of action Friday because Steve Nash spent the fourth quarter on the bench with the game out of reach. Barbosa remains the sixth man on an explosive offensive team and is a decent 3-point shooter to boot. He remains worthy of use as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy guard in most formats.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa scored nine points on 3-for-7 shooting Thursday in the opener at Seattle. He added five assists and two rebounds.
Analysis: Barbosa remains the sixth man on an explosive offensive team and we expect him to be able to put together much better lines that this as the season wears on. He remains worthy of use as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy guard in most formats.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa (ribs) was able to play in Thursday's season opener against the Sonics. He scored nine points, grabbed two rebounds and dished out five assists. Barbosa was injured in a practice and missed the last two preseason games.
Analysis: The Suns just wanted to rest Barbosa at the end of training camp and have him ready for the season. It worked out well. Barbosa is coming off a successful 2006-07 season in which he took home Sixth Man of the Year honors after averaging 18.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He is worth using as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy guard when healthy.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa didn't play in a Tuesday scrimmage and will sit out the two remaining preseason games because of bruised ribs. Barbosa said he was injured when someone fell on him late in the game against Charlotte in Los Angeles on Sunday. "I went to the ground to fight for the ball and somebody jumped on me," Barbosa said. He didn't know who did it, but said, "It was a big guy." The ribs were not broken, just severely bruised.
Analysis: Barbosa plans to rest for a week and hopes to be ready for the season opener Nov. 1 at Seattle. "It hurts, especially for me to breathe," he said, "and I cannot move. Yesterday it was really bad. Today, I've been feeling better than yesterday. I think every day I will be better a little bit, so hopefully before the season starts I will be back." Hopefully? Hopefully! Fantasy owners want more assurance than hopefully from their No. 2 guard. Rest assured, even if Barbosa does miss some regular-season time, bruised ribs won't keep him out for long. Consider reserving him Week 1 if you want to take a conservative approach.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa scored 16 points on 6-of-13 shooting in 16 minutes off the bench Saturday at the L.A. Clippers. The 2006-07 Sixth Man of the Year made three of five three-pointers and had two assists.
Analysis: Barbosa backs up Steve Nash, but he sees enough time at both guard positions to serve as a low-end No. 2 option in Fantasy.
News: Suns PG Leandro Barbosa scored 20 points in 20 minutes in a 124-101 preseason win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
Analysis: Barbosa came off the bench Monday and does what he does best, be the sixth man. He will be an early-round selection in all formats because the Suns just love to pour in the points.
News: Leandro Barbosa won the NBA's Sixth Man Award on Monday after a season in which he averaged 18.0 points and helped lead the Phoenix Suns to the second-best record in the league. The fourth-year guard from Brazil received 101 of a possible 127 first-place votes and 578 points from a media panel. San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili was second with 269 points and Dallas guard Jerry Stackhouse was third with 210.
Analysis: This season he came off the bench in 62 of 80 games. Barbosa scored 20 or more points in 33 games and averaged 4.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds. The Suns went 61-21 this season, and only Dallas had a better record. He'll be an early round selection in Fantasy drafts next season after this breakout season -- one which we called going in. Not that we want to brag or anything.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 20 points or more for the 14th time in 26 games since the All-Star break Wednesday at Seattle. That's one more than the 13 times he accomplished the feat in his first three NBA seasons.
Analysis: Barbosa should win the Sixth Man of the Year award, and he's been a great Fantasy option this season. Hopefully he will continue to play like this during the final remaining games and Fantasy owners should expect him to go in the first 5-10 rounds next season come Draft Day.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa returned to his sixth man role Friday and bounced back from a poor shooting night in San Antonio, hitting six 3-pointers among 26 points.
Analysis: Barbosa is a No. 2 Fantasy guard. Expect more peformances like this.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa is the leading candidate for this season's Sixth Man Award. He was so productive off the bench through the first four months of the season that he recently moved into the Suns' starting lineup. He has been the team's leading scorer in its last three games, including Sunday's victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Barbosa's scoring average of 17.9 points is higher than the other top candidates for the Sixth Man Award, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (16.6 points per game) and Mavericks swingman Jerry Stackhouse (11.9 points per game). Entering tonight's game, Barbosa is averaging 32.7 minutes and Ginobili 27.5.
Analysis: Barbosa should win the award, and he's been a great Fantasy option this season. Hopefully he will continue to play like this during the final remaining games.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa's scoring binge continues. He scored 20 of his 24 points Tuesday in the first half and is averaging 24.6 points in his last four games. He has scored 20 or more points in 15 of his last 29 games.
Analysis: Barbosa has been a stud this season, and he's getting better each week. Consider him a solid No. 2 option.
News: Leandro Barbosa bolstered his NBA Sixth Man of the Year campaign with a nationally-televised textbook example of instant offense Sunday at Sacramento. He was the only Sun to score over the final 3:22 of the first quarter and the first 7:35 of the second quarter, when he single-handedly wiped out an eight-point Kings lead. During those 11 minutes, Sacramento outscored Barbosa by two points (19-17). His run of 17 straight points is the second-longest in Suns' history -- and this season. Steve Nash had a run of 18 straight against Washington on Dec. 22.
Analysis: Barbosa had 27 points off the bench for Phoenix. The rest of the bench (James Jones, Jalen Rose and Kurt Thomas) were scoreless in 34 minutes, missing all eight shots. He continues to be a solid scoring option in Fantasy leagues despite coming off the bench.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, inserted into the starting lineup to try to rev up the stuttering Suns' offense, added 20 points and six assists Tuesday against Minnesota.
Analysis: Hopefully Barbosa continues to start because the extended minutes will only increase his value. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: Leandro Barbosa matched his career best with his second 32-point performance in three games and the Phoenix Suns improved to 10-1 since the All-Star break with a 103-82 rout of Houston on Monday night. "I've never seen anybody as fast as this kid," the Rockets' Tracy McGrady said. "He's unbelievable. He's really Speedy Gonzalez out there. He's playing out of his mind right now."
Analysis: Barbosa has played well recently and should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy guard. Expect his scoring spree to continue as the season goes on.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa has scored in double figures in 20 straight games. He is averaging 21.2 points in four games in March.
Analysis: Barbosa has played well recently and should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy guard. Expect his scoring spree to continue as the season goes on.
News: Leandro Barbosa has now led the Suns in scoring nine times this season -- after doing it just seven times in his first three seasons. His 32 points Wednesday vs. Charlotte was a career high (he had 30 points twice earlier this season) as was the seven three-pointers.
Analysis: Barbosa continued his clutch late-game shooting -- four of his seven treys came in the fourth quarter and overtime. He continues to be a solid scoring option in Fantasy leagues. He entered Wednesday's game averaging nearly 17 points a game. Treat him as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: The Phoenix Suns needed a career-high 32 points from Leandro Barbosa and 19 3-pointers -- one shy of the franchise record -- to escape with a 115-106 overtime victory over Charlotte Wednesday night, sending the Bobcats to their seventh loss in a row. Barbosa made a career-best seven 3-pointers in 11 attempts. He made two in the overtime, the first putting the Suns ahead for good 103-100 with 3:38 left. He also had three points and four assists in the game. Barbosa has run his streak of scoring in double-figures to 18 games.
Analysis: Barbosa continues to be a solid scoring option in Fantasy leagues. He entered Wednesday's game averaging nearly 17 points a game. Treat him as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa continues to sizzle. After hitting all three of his 3-pointers Tuesday, he's made 40 of 66 in the month of February (60.6 percent) and is 19-for-28 (67.8 percent) in the last four games. That has him back among the top-10 long shooters in the league.
Analysis: Barbosa had 13 points, three rebounds and four assists against Indiana. Consider him a No. 2 guard at this point and hope his hot shooting continues.
News: Leandro Barbosa's hot February continued when he hit four of his six three-pointers and scored 19 points to go with four assists Sunday at Atlanta.
Analysis: For the month, Barbosa is averaging 21 points and 4.2 assists and shooting nearly 60 percent from three-point range. Continue to use Barbosa as a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 19 points, two rebounds and four assists in a win over the Hawks. Barbosa has now scored in double-figures for the last 13 games.
Analysis: Barbosa was averaging 16.8 points per game before the All-Star break, but has already upped his average to 17.1 in just four games after the break. Continue to use Barbosa as a solid middle of the road Fantasy guard.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa averaged 16.8 ppg, 4.1 apg, 2.5 rpg and 1.2 spg heading into the All-Star break.
Analysis: Barbosa does enought to warrant using in any league as a No. 3 Fantasy guard. He should be in for more of the same during the second half.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, who hit a pair of 3-pointers in Tuesday's overtime win at the Trail Blazers, is averaging 19.5 points on 48 percent shooting over his last six games, including more than 40 percent on 3-pointers.
Analysis: Consider Barbosa a No. 2 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa had 25 points, seven assists and six rebounds Tuesday against Portland. He started for the injured Steve Nash (shoulder).
Analysis: Barbosa is a No. 3 Fantasy guard with Nash but is a No. 1 caliber guard with Nash out. As long as Nash is hurt, expect Barbosa to continue to perform well.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa went 9 of 15 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line on his way to 25 points Thursday against the Spurs. Barbosa played 40 minutes off the bench as the team was without Raja Bell (knee) for a large part of the game.
Analysis: Barbosa is averaging about 31 minutes a game, so he just earned a few extra with Bell out of the lineup. Barbosa is still a solid middle of the road Fantasy guard. He is averaging 16.4 points per game.
News: Leandro Barbosa hit five 3-pointers on Wednesday, one shy of his career-high, which he set on opening night against the Lakers, and reached the 20-point mark for the 11th time this season.
Analysis: He also played 35 minutes, swallowing up some of the time available with Kurt Thomas down for the next 4-6 weeks. Barbosa is heating up once again and will continue to be a useful No. 2 or 3 Fantasy guard in all Fantasy formats.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa struggled to find his shot on Monday, hitting just 3 of 11 shots on his way to 13 points, three rebounds and three assists against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Barbosa just had a bad game shooting against the Grizzlies on Monday. Nothing more. Despite not shooting well from the field, he was able to increase his double-figures streak to seven games and has not scored under 10 points since the calendar year turned. Continue to use him as a middle of the road Fantasy guard without hesitation.
News: When Leandro Barbosa (26 points) and James Jones (25 points) combined for 51 points off the bench in Sunday's win over Golden State, it marked the first time in 13 years that two reserves from the same team scored at least 25 points in a regulation game. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Los Angeles Laker teammates Reggie Jordan (28) and James Worthy (26) were the last duo to turn the trick on Feb. 6, 1994 against Utah.
Analysis: Barbosa is having a career-year and has turned into a solid Fantasy gurd worth starting in any format. James on the other hand has just cracked the Suns rotation, but has scored in double-figures in three straight games. Dont' expect 25-point outbursts on a nightly basis, but he could be a useful reserve guard in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa is averaging career highs in scoring (16.4), assists (4.3), steals (1.11) and minutes played (30 per game).
Analysis: He is becoming a scoring threat in Phoenix, but he might not be able to keep his average this high seeing how Amare Stoudemire is working his way back into being a reliable scorer. Still, Barbosa is a solid Fantasy player at the time and should be starting in most Fantasy formats.
News: Leandro Barbosa hit a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining and the Phoenix Suns rallied to a 97-96 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Barbosa finished with 20 points on the night.
Analysis: Barbosa remains a pretty solid No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News: Breaking out of a short offensive slump with a flourish, Leandro Barbosa stole the show with a rapid-fire run of lay-ups and outscored the Blazers 20-16 over a 6:41 span of the second half on Tuesday, putting away the Blazers and allowing coach Mike D'Antoni to empty his bench. After starting the night with five misses on his first six shots, Barbosa hit his last eight in a row and carved up Portland's defense in his way to the basket. He finished with 22 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Analysis: Barbosa has seen his scoring average dip in December from 18.9 to 16.8 points per game. Still, he remains a pretty solid No. 3 Fantasy guard for the games like Tuesday we all know he is capable of.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa had 17 points, five rebound and five assists against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Barbosa has seen his scoring average dip in December from 18.9 to 16.5 points per game. Still, he remains a pretty solid No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa came off the bench on Thursday against the Nets to play for 36 minutes and score 16 points. He also had three rebounds and seven assists.
Analysis: Barbosa continues to be a nice scoring threat for the Suns, averaging 18.9 points per game heading into Thursday. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy guard at this time.
News: After missing two games due to an ankle injury, Suns G Leandro Barbosa was able to return to action on Wednesday against the Rockets.
Analysis: Barbosa's average of 18.5 points per game ranks second on the team. It appears safe to get him back into your active Fantasy lineup.
News: For a second straight game, an ankle sprain sidelined Suns guard Leandro Barbosa Sunday at Portland.
Analysis: Barbosa's average of 18.5 points per game ranks second on the team. Because the Suns play just two games this week, we recommend sitting Leandro if healthy alternates are available.
News: The Suns were without Leandro Barbosa Friday vs. New Jersey because of a sprained left ankle.
Analysis: Barbosa remains a solid Fantasy player when healthy, averaging 18.5 ppg this season, but watch his status through the weekend before deciding on starting him.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa sprained his left ankle with 8:33 remaining in the second quarter against New Orleans Wednesday and did not return. He is day to day.
Analysis: Barbosa remains a solid Fantasy player when healthy, averaging 18.5 ppg this season, but watch his status through the weekend before starting him.
News: For the third game in a row, Leandro Barbosa set a career-high by playing 48 minutes in the overtime contest at Utah Saturday. Last Saturday against Memphis, Barbosa had a career-best 12 assists and Friday against Philadelphia, he set a personal best with 10 rebounds.
Analysis: Barbosa recorded his third straight double-double -- something he didn't do in his first 196 NBA games. But he missed 12 of his 16 shots from the field, including all four from 3-point range, including one just before the buzzer which would have forced a second overtime. He also missed a layup in the final five seconds of regulation that would have won the game for Phoenix, and a 3-pointer just before the overtime buzzer that would have tied the game. Barbosa is a solid Fantasy player and should be starting in most Fantasy formats.
News: If the Phoenix Suns keep having these injuries, Leandro Barbosa is going to lose his chance at winning the NBA's Sixth Man Award. Barbosa, expected to be the Suns' first player off the bench this season, has started six of the team's eight games. On Friday night, playing in place of ailing Steve Nash, the cat-quick Barbosa had 26 points and a career-high 10 rebounds as the Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-94. It was the second consecutive double-double for Barbosa. He had 16 points and 12 assists in the previous Suns game. "The whole team did a great job, even though we didn't have Steve Nash," said Barbosa, who leads all NBA reserves with 18 points per game. "We knew we'd have to go out there and play hard, with a lot of energy. "I was just trying to go out there, have fun and make everybody feel comfortable like (Nash) does."
Analysis: Barbosa is on a tear. For the first 196 games of his career, he'd never had a double-double. Now, he's had them two games in a row. Barbosa had breakout Fantasy candidate written all over him when the Suns signed him to a 5-year extension before the season. He is becoming a scoring threat in Phoenix, but he might not be able to keep his average this high seeing how Amare Stoudemire is working his way back into being a reliable scorer. Still, Barbosa is a solid Fantasy player at the time and should be starting in most Fantasy formats.
News: Suns G Leandro Barbosa has scored in double figures in all seven games this season. He is averaging 19.7 points a game and has scored 30 points in a game, twice this season. He is also averaging 3.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.
Analysis: Barbosa had breakout Fantasy candidate written all over him when the Suns signed him to a 5-year extension before the season. He is becoming a scoring threat in Phoenix, but he might not be able to keep his average this high seeing how Amare Stoudemire is working his way back into being a reliable scorer. Still, Barbosa is a solid Fantasy player at the time and should be starting in most Fantasy formats.
News: Leandro Barbosa started the second half Wednesday vs. the Clippers in place of Boris Diaw, who struggled in the first half for the second straight night. But Diaw responded with a 13-point second half and may have saved his starting job for the moment.
Analysis: Barbosa finished with only 11 points after Tuesday's 30-point eruption. He's still off to a very nice start and is a prime candidate for a breakout this season. Consider him a nice option already in leagues of 10-plus leagues despite coming off the bench.
News: Leandro Barbosa (toe) scored 30 points off of the bench in Tuesday's regular season opener at L.A. Lakers. Barbosa was 9-of-14 in 37 minutes with four assists and three steals.
Analysis: If you had Barbosa reserved as a precaution, it appears safe to get him back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Leandro Barbosa, the Suns' leading scorer (17.3) during preseason, missed Monday's preseason game against Seattle with a sprained right toe. Teammate Sean Marks (sprained left elbow) also sat out.
Analysis: Barbosa averaged 13.1 ppg last season and we expect that total to climb again this year. Grab him as a sleeper in 12-team drafts this season.
News: He turns 24 next month, but guard Leandro Barbosa is apparently still growing. He measured 6-foot-3 1/2 at camp this year, a half-inch taller than least year. "Now that he's taller, he looks even faster now," head coach Mike D'Antoni said.
Analysis: Barbosa is capable of having a huge game on any given night, but the Suns have so much depth that he shouldn't be relied on too heavily. However, he's a fine option in most leagues.
News: Shawn Marion scored 19 points and Steve Nash had nine assists as the Phoenix Suns beat Virtus Lottomatica Roma 100-93 in an exhibition Friday. Raja Bell and Brazilian guard Leandro Barbosa each had 18 points for Phoenix. Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, recovering from knee surgery, did not play.
Analysis: The game was part of the NBA Europe Live tour, which also features three other NBA teams playing on the continent. The Suns will play two more games in Cologne, Germany next week against the the Philadelphia 76ers and another European team. The Suns open the NBA season against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 31 and this was their preseason opener. Roma begins the Italian league season Wednesday.
News: Leandro Barbosa always wanted to stay in Phoenix. The only question was whether the Suns would make it worth his while. They answered that question Friday, signing Barbosa to a five-year, $33 million contract extension that begins after the 2007-08 season. The five-year extension is the maximum allowed by NBA rules. "The Suns really like me," Barbosa said at a U.S. Airways Center news conference. "And I like being here." After undergoing a physical, Barbosa said he had called home to tell his family that the deal was official. "I guess right now my mom (Ivete) has been crying on my brother's shoulder," Barbosa said. The Suns, who have reached the Western Conference finals each of the last two seasons, believe the 6-foot-3, 188-pound Barbosa is a critical part of the formula that has made them one of the NBA's elite teams. Barbosa started only 11 games last year, but club officials think his potential is enormous. "Leandro Barbosa represents everything that we've built our team on - character, speed, three-point shooting," said Suns vice president of basketball operations David Griffin. "He's really the epitome of our team's style of play."
Analysis: Barbosa's scoring average leaped from 7.0 points to 13.1 in the regular season, and in the playoffs he averaged 14.2 points, up from 2.5 the previous year. He made his biggest contribution with the Suns facing elimination in the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers. He scored a career-high 26 points in the Suns' decisive Game 7 victory. One game earlier, Barbosa scored 22 points as an emergency starter in place of suspended guard Raja Bell. Barbosa shot a combined 17-of-21 from the floor in the two games. Barbosa shot 48.1 percent from the floor and 44.4 percent from beyond the 3-point line, best in his three NBA seasons.
News: Leandro Barbosa continued his struggles shooting the ball, hitting only three of 16 attempts from the field in 35 minutes Monday at New Jersey and missing four of six from three-point range. He's shot just 19-for-56 from the floor (.339) over his last five games.
Analysis: Despite the poor shooting, he's averaging 12.6 ppg and is worth starting in larger head-to-head leagues.
News: Leandro Barbosa (groin) returned to the floor on Saturday and he finished with 10 points and five rebounds in 29 minutes of action.
Analysis: It appears safe to activate him in leagues of 12-plus teams.
News: The Phoenix Suns were without Steve Nash and his backup Leandro Barbosa for Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Barbosa was out with right groin pain.
Analysis: He's questionable for March 11 vs. Minnesota.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 20 points on 7-of-9 shooting with four 3-pointers on Sunday in Dallas.
Analysis: Barbosa is capable of having a huge game on any given night, but the Suns have so much depth that he shouldn't be relied on too heavily. However, he's a fine option in most leagues.
News: Leandro Barbosa heads into the All-Star break averaging 12.7 ppg, 1.3 three-pointers per game and 2.5 apg.
Analysis: Barbosa is capable of having a huge game on any given night, but the Suns have so much depth that he shouldn't be relied on too heavily. He should post similar numbers in the second half.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 24 points on 7-of-11 shooting with two rebounds, four assists and three 3-pointers on Wednesday vs. Memphis.
Analysis: Barbosa is capable of having a huge game on any given night, but the Suns have so much depth that he shouldn't be relied on too heavily.
News: Guard Leandro Barbosa started for the injured Raja Bell on Sunday and had eight assists in the first half -- setting normal playmaker Steve Nash up for baskets. But Barbosa didn't have a single helper in the second half when the Phoenix offense fell apart.
Analysis: Barbosa has been excellent since returning from a knee injury earlier this month. He has the ability to post 15 ppg and he is able to contribute excellent assist totals, as he did on Sunday, but his minutes aren't steady enough to rely on him heavily. Consider him a solid start in leagues with 12-plus teams as a No. 4 guard at this point.
News: Leandro Barbosa made his sixth start of the season on Sunday because Raja Bell sat out with a sore calf. He finished with eight assists and seven points.
Analysis: Barbosa has been excellent since returning from a knee injury earlier this month. He has the ability to post 15 ppg and he is able to contribute excellent assist totals, as he did on Sunday, but his minutes aren't steady enough to rely on him heavily. Consider him a solid start in leagues with 12-plus teams as a No. 4 guard at this point.
News: Leandro Barbosa has been back for five games now and is averaging 12.8 ppg over those games.
Analysis: He was averaging 15.7 points before suffering a knee injury in late November. In an offensive minded Phoenix system, Barbosa will see plenty of chances to produce with points and assists the rest of the way.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 21 points off the bench on Wednesday night at the L.A. Clippers. He was 9 for 15 from the floor with four rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Barbosa seems to be fully recovered from the knee injury that kept him out for over a month. If he's still available in your league, pick him up ASAP. He's averaging 13.9 ppg in 14 contests this season.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting with with four rebounds on Tuesday at Sacramento.
Analysis: He played 31 minutes and appears to have a significant role in the Suns offense.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, out since Dec. 10 with a left knee sprain, returned to action on Saturday vs. Cleveland.
Analysis: The presence of Boris Diaw will limit his Fantasy value. He was averaging 15.7 points before he got hurt, but was playing 28 minutes per contest. If he can carve out enough minutes, he'd once again be a viable Fantasy source.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, out since Dec. 10 with a left knee sprain, said he expects to return for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Analysis: When he returns, the presence of Boris Diaw will limit his Fantasy value. He was averaging 15.7 points before he got hurt, but was playing 28 minutes per contest. If he can carve out enough minutes, he'd once again be a viable Fantasy source.
News: Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, out since Dec. 10 with a left knee sprain, said he expects to return for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Analysis: When he returns, the presence of Boris Diaw will limit his Fantasy value.
News: According to the Arizona Republic, Leandro Barbosa (knee) was able to practice on Monday. He is expected to return as soon as Saturday vs. Cleveland.
Analysis: He's nowhere near game shape at the moment, but a month away from action will do that to you. Even when he returns, the presence of Boris Diaw will limit his Fantasy value.
News: Suns coach Mike D'Antoni said he expected guard Leandro Barbosa, out with a knee injury, to be back in about 10 days. He could begin to practice late this week.
Analysis: Barbosa was off to a great start for Phoenix, averaging 15.7 points in 25.8 minutes this season, but Boris Diaw's emergence will likely limit his chances when he does return.
News: According to the East Vlley Tribune, Leandro Barbosa is still about two weeks from returning to action.
Analysis: Barbosa was off to a great start for Phoenix, averaging 15.7 points in 25.8 minutes this season, but Boris Diaw's emergence will likely limit his chances when he does return.
News: According to the Arizona Republic, Suns guard Leandro Barbosa is facing a similar rehabilitation that he just underwent for his left knee, but this one is expected to take three to six weeks. Team physician Thomas Carter said that Barbosa suffered a partial tear to his medial collateral ligament but no tear to the anterior cruciate ligament.
Analysis: Barbosa was off to a great start for Phoenix, averaging 15.7 points in 25.8 minutes this season.
News: According to the Arizona Republic, Leandro Barbosa could be back on the court next week if his rehabilitation from a knee sprain continues to go well. He will practice early next week and will be cleared for game action once he completes a full practice without a problem.
Analysis: Barbosa was off to a great start for Phoenix, averaging 15.7 points in 25.8 minutes this season. Look to see if he can continue that type of performance when he returns.
News: Guard Leandro Barbosa could miss up to three weeks with an injury to his left knee. Barbosa has a Grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament but could return in one to three weeks, the Arizona Republic reported. He was injured Saturday when Spurs guard Manu Ginobili fell into him. He did return to play in the second half of that game. "Ginobili always likes to flop," Barbosa said. "Nobody even touched him."
Analysis: Barbosa was off to a great start for Phoenix, averaging 15.7 points in 25.8 minutes this season. Owners will need a find a solid 2-3 week replacement.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 17 points while gathering six rebounds and four assists in 41 minutes against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Analysis: Barbosa is in the starting lineup and he is showing no signs of wanting to go back to the bench.
News: Leandro Barbosa, starting for the first time this season, scored 19 points for the Suns on Saturday vs. Golden State.
Analysis: Barbosa will be a hot free-agent pickup in the coming days if he continues to start in Phoenix. He will have plenty of Fantasy value playing alongside Steve Nash.
News: According to the Arizona Republic, Leandro Barbosa will start for the Suns vs. Golden State on Saturday night. He would replace Raja Bell in the lineup.
Analysis: Barbosa is a talented G that is worth picking up if available. The Suns have been tweaking their rotation lately so they will probably go with what works for as long as it does. Raja Bell is not as promising from a Fantasy perspective.
News: The Suns have exercised their option on Leandro Barbosa, locking him up through the 2006-07 season.
Analysis: Barbosa is a solid depth player for the Suns who can step right in should injuries occur. He appears to be over a mild concussion which sidelined him briefly during the preseason.
News: Leandro Barbosa was scoreless in 12 minutes off of the bench on Sunday at Denver.
Analysis: Barbosa is only worth using in your active Fantasy lineup when Steve Nash is out due to injury.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the floor, 3-for-6 from 3-point range and 2-for-2 from the line in Wednesday's game against the Spurs. He added three asssits and two rebounds in 28 minutes.
Analysis: Barbosa is worth using in all leagues when Steve Nash is out. However, he is a bit unreliable when the game's leading assist man is in uniform.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 22 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out six assists in place of Steve Nash (hamstring) on Wednesday against the Clippers.
Analysis: Barbosa is only useful when Nash is out with an injury. Nash is not expected to be sidelined long term, so Barbosa still has only minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Leandro Barbosa (ankle) was activated from the injured list on Friday.
Analysis: Barbosa will serve as the backup to Steve Nash at the point. He has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Leandro Barbosa (ankle) will not return for approximently another week now. He was expected to be activated Friday.
Analysis: The Suns are expected to sign Smush Parker to a 10-day contract to fill the need of backup point guard.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Leandro Barbosa (ankle) will return to the active roster for Friday's game at Boston.
Analysis: Barbosa has minimal Fantasy value as Steve Nash's backup. He's only worth using if Nash goes down.
News: The Suns placed Leandro Barbosa (ankle) on the injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Phoenix signed Smush Parker as insurance while Steve Nash recovers from his injuries.
News: Leandro Barbosa will not play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to a sprained ankle. He suffered the injury in practice on Tuesday when he stepped on teammate Steve Nash's foot.
Analysis: Joe Johnson will likely start at the point, as Steve Nash twisted his back when Barbosa stepped on his foot and is considered questionable. Casey Jacobsen should also see an increase in minutes.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting from 3-point range in Saturday's game against the Wizards. He was filling in for the injured Steve Nash.
Analysis: Barbosa only has Fantasy value if Nash is out for an extended period. With Nash day to day, Barbosa is a bit of a gamble.
News: Leandro Barbosa (chicken pox) returned for Saturday's game against the Clippers. He scored two points in 10 minutes.
Analysis: Barbosa has minimal Fantasy appeal for the high-scoring Suns. If Quentin Richardson or Joe Johnson sustained an injury, Barbosa could see a boost in value.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Leandro Barbosa (chicken pox) has been running and shooting in Phoenix and remains on schedule to play in Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Barbosa has minimal Fantasy appeal behind Quentin Richardson and Joe Johnson in the depth chart.
News: Leandro Barbosa missed Sunday's game at Portland due to the chicken pox.
Analysis: Barbosa will sit at least two games - on Tuesday in Minnesota and Wednesday in Houston. When healthy, he has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Leandro Barbosa (ankle) was back in action on Tuesday at Utah. He scored two points in 11 minutes.
Analysis: Barbosa is not a useful Fantasy player in most leagues.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Leandro Barbosa (ankle) expects to return to the lineup on Tuesday at Utah.
Analysis: When healthy, Barbosa is not a useful Fantasy player in most leagues.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Leandro Barbosa is expected to return to practice Monday after being held out of most of the team's work Sunday. He has been on and off for the past 18 days because of tendinitis in his ankle.
Analysis: The Suns staff hoped three days of rest would heal his troubles, but the pain continues to linger. Barbosa is not worth starting in any leagues at this time.
News: Leandro Barbosa missed Friday's game against New Orleans because of his sore ankle.
Analysis: Barbosa has been hampered by injuries all season. It's unlikely he'll be a consistent Fantasy threat unless Phoenix is hit with injuries. He's day-to-day.
News: Leandro Barbosa (ankle) was able to play in Friday's game against the Lakers. He entered the game averaging just below five points in a handful of games.
Analysis: Barbosa has minimal Fantasy appeal. With five proven scorers already on the team, he'll be hard-pressed to make much of a Fantasy impact.
News: Leandro Barbosa (ankle) was unable to play in Tuesday's game at Dallas.
Analysis: Barbosa remains day to day. When healthy, he has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: The Arizona Republic notes that Leandro Barbosa has a sore and swollen ankle that needs rest.
Analysis: Barbosa will be a gametime decision Tuesday at Dallas.
News: Leandro Barbosa (ankle) returned the court in Satuday's game against the Kings. He scored four points in 12 minutes.
Analysis: Barbosa has minimal Fantasy value as the backup point guard.
News: Leandro Barbosa missed Wednesday's game at Cleveland due to a sprained right ankle.
Analysis: Barbosa is considered day to day. He might return on Saturday against Sacramento.
News: Leandro Barbosa averaged 18 points in summer leagues this offseason. He is looking forward to a possible breakout season and will be used at both guard positions. "I used to play two in Brazil a lot," Barbosa told the Arizona Republic. "I've got to work harder because sometimes I'm going to defend stronger guys. I love to shoot the ball and go into transition to get opportunities for the guys. I hope I can make a lot of fast breaks happen with Steve. It's what I love to do."
Analysis: Barbosa is 6-foot-3 and has a 6-10 wingspan. Phoenix will likely give Nash around 33 minutes per game, so Barbosa will get a true opportunity this season. He started 46 of the final 48 games last year.
News: Leandro Barbosa returned to the starting lineup on Monday. He posted 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and five steals in 33 minutes in an overtime win over Houston.
Analysis: Barbosa should see quality minutes down the stretch, but he's only worth starting in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 21 points to go with five rebounds and nine assists against Seattle Friday.
Analysis: Barbosa is averaging over 14 points and five assists in his past three games.
News: Leandro Barbosa scored 16 points in 40 minutes on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Barbosa has averaged 21.5 PPG over his past two games as the starting point guard.
News: Leandro Barbosa has a change of remaining as the team's starting point guard with the release of Charlie Ward.
Analysis: Barbosa might split minutes with Howard Eisley, but he is worth adding in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Leandro Barbosa hit career-highs in points (27) and minutes played (39) in Monday's game.
Analysis: Barbosa saw more playing time with the huge trade between the Suns and Knicks limiting the Phoenix bench. He is not worth using in most Fantasy leagues despite the offensive outburst.
News: According to the Arizona Republic, Leandro Barbosa suffered a sternum injury Tuesday against Miami. The injury may be a fracture or a bruise -- X-rays were inconclusive and Barbosa will be examined further Wednesday in Phoenix.
Analysis: Barbosa might land on the injured list as a result of the injury.
News: Leandro Barbosa (back) was able to play Friday at Boston. He scored four pointsin nine minutes.
Analysis: Barbosa is not valuable in Fantasy leagues.
News: Leandro Barbosa (personal) returned to the lineup on Wednesday. He scored four points in five minutes.
Analysis: Barbosa does not see enough playing time to warrant any Fantasy attention.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Leandro Barbosa (personal) is expected to return for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Barbosa has no Fantasy value.
News: Leandro Barbosa (personal) missed his second straight game on Friday.
Analysis: His status for Monday's game at Golden State is not known. He is considered day to day.
