News: After acquiring him in a trade with Charlotte last week, the Hornets finalized their buyout with guard Matt Carroll on Tuesday and making him a free agent. Carroll was sent to New Orleans in exchange for forward Hakim Warrick last Tuesday. He did not play a game for the Hornets.
Analysis: Carroll, who is in his 10th NBA season, played just six minutes in his lone appearance with Charlotte this season and failed to score a point. He holds career averages of 6.6 points and 1.9 rebounds in 459 games, however, he should continue to be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: In a swap of minor role players Tuesday, Charlotte acquired forward Hakim Warrick from New Orleans in exchange for guard Matt Carroll. Warrick played in only one game this season after being acquired by the Hornets in July. Carroll hasn't been in the Bobcats' rotation.
Analysis: Carroll, who is in his 10th NBA season, played just six minutes in his lone appearance with Charlotte this season and fail to score a point. He holds career averages of 6.6 points and 1.9 rebounds in 459 games, however, he should continue to be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: Bobcats G Matt Carroll did something against the Wizards on Wednesday that he hadn't been able to do all year long -- score in double figures. He finished with a season-high 17 points on 7 of 10 shooting in the 92-75 loss. He missed his lone attempt from beyond the arc but made all three of his free throws while playing 35 minutes. Carroll, who got the start with D.J. Augustin out, also chipped in with three rebounds, one assist and a steal in the defeat.
Analysis: Carroll finally did something with his playing time on Wednesday as he entered the contest averaging just 2.2 points on the year. He is putting up 5.8 points with 1.4 assists and one rebound in his last five contests, and is shooting 38 percent over that span. Keep an eye on his progress going forward to see if he can improve his production. But based on his history as a Fantasy option, continue to ignore Carroll in the majority of formats.
News: Bobcats guard Matt Carroll has been getting around 18 minutes a game recently for his team with some key players banged up. He shot 1 for 5, missing both his attempts from downtown, on Tuesday night against the Knicks. Carroll hit his lone foul shot and finished with three points. He added one assist in his 19 minutes. The Bobcats ended up losing the game, 111-78.
Analysis: Carroll still isn't doing much with some playing time as he's averaging just 4.0 points a contest over his last three outings. He's not even hitting his 3-pointers, which is the one category that could give him Fantasy value. Owners in all formats should leave Carroll on the waiver wire as he's just not doing enough to be added.
News: Bobcats guard Matt Carroll turned in his best offensive performance of the season during Sunday's 97-91 loss to the Wizards. Carroll, who was one of only nine healthy players on Charlotte's roster, finished with a season-high 26 points in the contest on 11 of 16 shooting from the field. He scored 17 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, including nailing two 3-pointers and finished one point off his career high. "In that situation you kind of just want to shoot the ball every time you get it," Carroll said. He also grabbed four rebounds to go along with one assist and a steal while logging 25 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Carroll usually doesn't see a ton of minutes, but has been seeing more minutes of late, with the Bobcats absolutely devastated by injuries. Still, he will most return to his reserve role once Charlotte gets healthy, but even if he continues to play, owners shouldn't be expecting too many repeat performances like Sunday's. Carroll has never been known as a consistent scorer and therefore should continue to be ignored in the majority of formats heading into Fantasy Week 24 (April 4-13).
News: Bobcats guard Matt Carroll, who missed the previous game with a sprained ankle, was back on the court for Friday's contest against the Blazers. However, Carroll wasn't much of a factor in the contest as he failed to stat while logging seven minutes off the bench. He is averaging 5.3 points and 2.0 rebounds over his last five contests.
Analysis: Carroll doesn't see a ton of minutes for the Bobcats and usually only sees the court duirng garbage time. He saw a little run while Stephen Jackson was out with a hamstring issue but now will most likely return to the end of the bench. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore him in all formats at this point of the season.
News: Bobcats guard Matt Carroll was able to practice Thursday, and he could return to action Friday against Portland after being out with an ankle sprain.
Analysis: Consider Carroll day to day, but his value to Fantasy owners remains minimal. Even when healthy, he does not see a significant amount of playing time and is not a player that can provide significant numbers in any category.
News: Bobcats guard Matt Carroll received a DNP -- coach's decision on Wednesday night against the Bulls. Carroll missed Tuesday's practice with an ankle sprain after being hurt in Monday's game versus the Clippers. The team is considering him day to day.
Analysis: Carroll doesn't play too much for the Bobcats, even when he's healthy. He's averaging 5.3 points in eight minutes of action over his last 10 games. With little court time, Fantasy owners should continue ignoring Carroll in all formats for the rest of the season.
News: The Associated Press reports that Matt Carroll (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's practice. He left Monday's game against the Clippers with an ankle sprain and did not return.
Analysis: Consider Carroll day-to-day, but his value to Fantasy owners remains minimal. Even when healthy, he does not see a significant amount of playing time and is not a player that can provide significant numbers in any category.
News: Bobcats SG Matt Carroll left Monday's game against the Clippers with an ankle sprain and did not return. He saw just seven minutes of action before the injury, failing to take a single shot attempt before the early exit. Carroll finished the night with a pair of rebounds and a turnover.
Analysis: Carroll has seen more playing time with the injury to Stephen Jackson, but he doesn't do much with the opportunity. Healthy or not, he is not worth owing in any Fantasy format although he notched a season-high in a blowout loss to the Nuggets last week.
News: Bobcats SG Matt Carroll was the lone bright spot in Wednesday's 40-point loss to the Nuggets. He not only led the team in scoring, but he set a season-high with 19 points off of the bench. Carroll shot 6 of 11 from the floor, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc on the night. He added a pair of rebounds in 27 minutes of playing time, also a high mark for the year.
Analysis: Carroll's big night was the product of a beating the 'Cats took at the hands of the new-look Nuggets on Wednesday night. "They're playing more open," Bobcats captain Stephen Jackson said. "I think they have four or five guys on the court that are aggressive instead of waiting for 'Melo to shoot all the balls. They're playing with two point guards, so they're making plays and everybody is getting shots. They're not depending on one guy to score." That strategy allowed Denver to extend a huge lead by halftime, allowing player at the end of the bench, like Carroll, to see much more playing time than usual. Fantasy owners should not even consider picking him up in any format.
News: Bobcats SG Matt Carroll missed practice Tuesday so he could deal with a family emergency.
Analysis: Carroll barely plays for the Bobcats, and isn't any kind of offensive option when he does, averaging three points on the season. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: Averaging 3.0 points per game on the season, Charlotte guard Matt Carroll doesn't often score in double figures. He did so on Monday night in a win over Memphis. Carroll shot 5 of 9 from the field with two 3-pointers over just 14 minutes to score 12 points against the Grizzlies. He added two rebounds and one assist. He went 2 for 5 from long range.
Analysis: The 12 points Carroll scored on Monday is a season high for the veteran out of Notre Dame. His previous high this season was nine points set just two games ago at Minnesota. That means Carroll is seeing more responsibility of late. It also means he still has almost zero Fantasy value.
News: The Bobcats sent Tyson Chandler and fellow center Alexis Ajinca to the Dallas Mavericks for center Erick Dampier, forward Eduardo Najera, shooting guard Matt Carroll and cash considerations. "This gives us a really nice, athletic punch," Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson said. "We have a really formidable front line. It's just a really good fit for our team. ... This might not be a grand-slam home run, but it's pretty good for what we've got to go up against in the West."
Analysis: Carroll did not see much playing time in Dallas and despite returning to the only franchise where Carroll has enjoyed any kind of success. He is not a viable Fantasy option.
News: The Star-Telegram reports that guard Matt Carroll left one crowded situation in Charlotte for another in Dallas. With Antoine Wright making his 12th start at shooting guard Wednesday against Golden State and Jason Terry dominating minutes off the bench, Carroll has remained planted on the bench. "There just aren't a lot of minutes at that position right now," coach Rick Carlisle said. "But he's ready."
Analysis: Carroll has minimal Fantasy value at this time and should not be owned in any leagues unless he starts to get regular playing time, which doesn't appear to be happening any time soon.
News: According to The Sports Xchange, Dallas G Matt Carroll has yet to make much of an impact for the Mavericks after three games. He played a total of 1:39 Friday at Detroit and did not attempt a shot. He's 1-of-4 in the three games. Coach Rick Carlisle said that after a week to 10 days he expected Carroll to be up to full speed with the Mavs' scheme.
Analysis: Carroll wasn't worth owning when he played in Charlotte and his value hasn't gone up any moving over to Dallas. Leave him on waivers unless he has an increased role with the Bobcats that makes him significant enough to use in Fantasy play.
News: Mavericks G Matt Carroll and C Ryan Hollins were active for the first time in a Dallas uniform. They were traded from Charlotte last Friday for C DeSagana Diop.
Analysis: Carroll played just three minutes and did not score a point. Fantasy owners should not expect much from Carroll other than possibly some low-end help in three-point shooting. Leave him on waivers in most Fantasy leagues.
News: The Charlotte Bobcats have added depth to their frontcourt by acquiring 7-footer DeSagana Diop from the Dallas Mavericks for guard Matt Carroll and center Ryan Hollins.
Analysis: riday's trade gives Bobcats coach Larry Brown a rugged defensive specialist with limited offensive skills. The 26-year-old Diop is averaging just 1.6 points and 3.5 rebounds a game. Carroll's departure alleviates a logjam of wing shooters on Charlotte's roster and gives the Mavericks an extra 3-point specialist. The 7-foot Hollins played limited minutes for Charlotte. At this time, though, we don't recommend any of them as Fantasy options.
News: The Dallas Morning News is reporting that DeSagana Diop has been traded to the Bobcats for Matt Carroll and Ryan Hollins.
Analysis: This deal is just a trade of reserves. None of the players involved figure to get a ton of playing time and will continue to be waiver wire fodder in Fantasy.
News: Charlotte SG Matt Carroll returned from an Achilles injury on Tuesday night in a win over the Detroit Pistons. Carroll played just nine minutes in the game and scored two points on 1-of-3 shooting.
Analysis: Carroll was starting for injured Raja Bell before getting injured. He didn't get any increase in minutes or scoring. Or rebounding, or anything else for that matter. Keep him off Fantasy rosters at this time as Bell is back now.
News: According to The Sports Xchange, Charlotte SG Matt Carroll did not play on Tuesday against the Wizards with a sore Achilles tendon. He is questionable for Tuesday's game at Toronto.
Analysis: Carroll got a start on Tuesday in place of Raja Bell but didn't do much offensively. Leave him on waivers especially now that he is injured.
News: Charlotte SG Matt Carroll started and played just 14 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks. Carroll scored just four points on 2-of-6 shooting with three boards and a steal.
Analysis: Carroll started in place of Raja Bell but didn't get any increase in minutes or scoring. Or rebounding, or anything else for that matter. Keep him off Fantasy rosters at this time.
News: Charlotte SG Matt Carroll got some extra playing time on Wednesday after the Bobcats traded Jason Richardson to the Suns. Carroll scored 10 points against the Hornets in 25 minutes.
Analysis: Despite the increase in PT Wednesday because the Bobcats have yet to receive their trade booty, Carroll is playing dwindling minutes for a team that is not very good and is scoring 3.1 points and grabbing 1.4 rebounds per game. He's not worth owning in Fantasy at this time, that's for sure.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Bobcats G Matt Carroll was the only active Bobcat not to play against the Heat Monday. That's telling, considering the Bobcats need scorers in Gerald Wallace's absence.
Analysis: Carroll is playing dwindling minutes for a team that is not very good and is scoring 3.1 points and grabbing 1.4 rebounds per game. He's not worth owning in Fantasy at this time, that's for sure.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Charlotte G Matt Carroll has become an expensive afterthought for the Bobcats. He didn't play even one minute against the Timberwolves on Monday and has shot 3-of-11 in his last six games.
Analysis: Carroll is playing dwindling minutes for a team that is not very good and is scoring 3.6 points and grabbing 1.6 rebounds per game. He's not worth owning in Fantasy at this time, that's for sure.
News: The Charlotte Observer is reporting that D.J. Augustin and Alexis Ajinca could start Friday against the Hawks. Head coach Larry Brown tried out the combination in Thursday's practice. Augustin and Ajinca would replace Matt Carroll and Sean May, if they start.
Analysis: Head coach Larry Brown has complimented both rookies recently for how quickly they learn, without needing concepts constantly repeated to them. Even with the promotion. Carroll and May have been less than effective as starters and will be practically worthless off the bench.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Matt Carroll, having totaled five minutes in the previous three games, generated seven points, four rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes versus the Hornets Friday night.
Analysis: Fantasy owners can expect Carroll to be very erratic this season as his role in the rotation is not fixed. He will play good minutes one night and little the next. Leave him on the waiver wire in most leagues.
News: Bobcats SG Matt Carroll, who averaged 9.0 points per game a season ago, played only 13 minutes in the season opener Thursday at Cleveland. He went scoreless, contributing only two assists.
Analysis: With the return of Adam Morrison and the arrival of rookie D.J. Augustin, Carroll will probably play a lesser role off the bench this season. Ignore him except in deeper leagues.
News: This first week is a tough one for Charlotte. They are slated for just two games and will face a Cavaliers team that ranked ninth in the NBA defensively last season. They wrap up the week by playing a Heat team that will be looking for its identity early on in the season, so the second game should be wide open.
Analysis: Sean May enters the season as the starting power forward, but he's not yet 100 percent from a conditioning standpoint and we recommend observing him for at least this week before activating him. His minutes could be limited. The same goes for Adam Morrison, who will have to earn minutes off the bench. D.J. Augustin is an interesting young guard, but he's still got something to prove before he'll be recommended in Fantasy. Matt Carroll and Jared Dudley are not recommended yet either.
News: After averaging a career-high 12.1 points in 2006-07, Bobcats G Matt Carroll took a step back this season by averaging 9.0 points in 80 appearances.
Analysis: Last season, Carroll was in the starting lineup 47 times prior to the arrival of Jason Richardson. This year, he started just 18 games. As long as Richardson and Gerald Wallace are both healthy, Carroll's Fantasy appeal will remain erratic.
News: Bobcats F Gerald Wallace (groin) missed Saturday's game against Boston after being injured Friday against Toronto. His status for the team's final five games is undetermined. Matt Carroll started for Wallace, but scored just three points.
Analysis: Wallace could very easily miss the remainder of the season with Charlotte having nothing to play for. Fantasy owners face a very tough decision in the upcoming scoring period, but it is better to be safe than sorry. There is just not enough of a guarantee that he'll play at all. Carroll isn't a safe play either because his status depends on Wallace and he hasn't played well even with Wallace out.
News: Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace didn't play in the second half of Friday's win over Toronto because of a strained left groin. He is considered day to day. Gerald Wallace is expected to start in his place for as long as Wallace remains sidelined.
Analysis: This injury puts Wallace in serious doubt for the final six games of the regular season. At this point, the Bobcats have no reason to push him and as a result Wallace becomes too risky to start in the final scoring period of the regular season. Carroll will likely see a boost in minutes and will start in his place, possibly for the remainder of the season. He has some low-end potential as a stopgap for the final scoring period of the Fantasy season.
News: Bobcats G Matt Carroll continues to be productive -- as a starter or bench player. He contributed 18 points with four rebounds and two assists in Wednesday's win at the Lakers while playing 28 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Carroll has been in and out of the starting lineup all season, but is used for around 25 minutes in either role. He doesn't always crack double figures in scoring, but usually will at least once or twice a week. Fantasy owners can still look to him as a stopgap measure.
News: The question isn't just how soon and how much Gerald Wallace will play, but where he'll play. Wallace has been out since Feb. 22, when he suffered a concussion. Assuming Wallace practices without a problem Monday and Tuesday, he'll likely be activated during a two-game Texas trip (Wednesday in Dallas and Friday in Houston.) How coach Sam Vincent blends Wallace back into the mix will be interesting, reports the Sports Xchange. Before Wallace was injured, he was starting at power forward. Vincent hinted Friday he might cut back on Wallace's minutes at power forward. But Wallace playing most of his minutes at small forward creates a crowd at the wing positions. With Wallace out, Jason Richardson moved from shooting guard to small forward, moving Matt Carroll into the starting lineup. Carroll has excelled of late.
Analysis: Carroll will likely lose some minutes with Wallace coming back. He should be viewed as a No. 4 Fantasy option this week, but Wallace will eventually take away from what Carroll has accomplished once Wallace returns.
News: Bobcats G Matt Carroll shot 7-for-12 from the field in Friday's win over Atlanta. He shot 5-for-6 from beyond the arc and also added 3 rebounds and 2 steals.
Analysis: Carroll continues to see a significant offensive role while Gerald Wallace recovers from his concussion. Wallace hasn't yet been cleared to practice, so Carroll should enjoy another solid Fantasy week at least.
News: Charlotte guard Matt Carroll had nine points, 11 rebounds and one assist Wednesday against Golden State.
Analysis: Carroll has played well recently and should continue to shine as long as Gerald Wallace remains out. It might be time to add Carroll is deeper formats if he's able to keep this up.
News: Bobcats guard Matt Carroll went for 18 points, six rebounds and four assists Tuesday at Minnesota.
Analysis: Carroll has played well recently and should continue to shine as long as Gerald Wallace remains out. It might be time to add Carroll is deeper formats if he's able to keep this up.
News: There is still no timetable for the return of Gerald Wallace from his concussion. He is expected to miss at least another week for the time being. Wallace's absence has created a bit of a Fantasy boost for Matt Carroll, who has scored at least 15 points in three straight games.
Analysis: Carroll should enjoy similar success for at least the next week and is a decent pickup off the waiver wire as a result. He's not going to hurt your shooting percentage in Rotisserie leagues and can even lend a hand in the 3-point categories.
News:Matt Carroll led the Bobcats with 19 points during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. He went 8 of 11 from the field, including 3 of 4 3-pointers. It was the first time in 12 games that Carroll scored in double figures.
Analysis: Carroll was at his best in November when he averaged a season-high 10.1 points. He had some nice numbers in January as well (8.3 ppg), but he is an inconsistent scorer off the bench and can't be trusted in Fantasy leagues.
News: Bobcats SG Matt Carroll, who missed a game with an ankle injury, returned to the court Sunday at Detroit. He shot 0-for-3 in seven minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Carroll is not currently in a position to provide Fantasy owners with much consistency, though he has fared well in a few starts this season. Leave him on waivers in all but the deepest of leagues.
News: As expected, Bobcats G Matt Carroll didn't play Friday against the Nets due to an ankle injury. He is considered day to day.
Analysis: Carroll is not currently in a position to provide Fantasy owners with much consistency. The ankle ailment certainly doesn't help. Reserve him until further notice.
News: Bobcats G Matt Carroll is not expected to play Friday against the Nets due to an ankle injury. He is considered day to day.
Analysis: Carroll is not in a position, currently, in which he can provide Fantasy owners with much consistency. The ankle ailment certainly doesn't help. Reserve him until further notice.
News: Bobcats SG Matt Carroll started in place of the injured Raymond Felton on Saturday against the 76ers. He had only two points, four rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes, though.
Analysis: Carroll also shot only 1-for-9 from the field, which no doubt limited his scoring. He has the ability to contribute in double figures off the bench, but he remains too inconsistent to use in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Bobcats G Matt Carroll had 10 points in Friday's loss at New Orleans, giving him five straight games with double figures in scoring.
Analysis: Carroll continues to play off the bench, but he's getting around 25 minutes per night and has seen about 10 shot attempts each game. He's a useful low-end Fantasy starter.
News: Bobcats SG Matt Carroll, who got a rare start Saturday with Raymond Felton and Jeff McInnis sidelined, score a season-high 19 points Monday against the Nuggets. He shot 6-for-11 from the floor, including 3-for-6 from 3-point range.
Analysis: Carroll has averaged 15.7 points his last three times out, but we don't expect it to last. He averages 8.2 points per game, and his 27 minutes Monday doesn't represent a major increase over his 23 per game.
News: With all three of their true point guards sidelined Saturday, the Bobcats started Matt Carroll at the position against the Pistons. He had 10 points, three rebounds and an assist in 43 minutes.
Analysis: Carroll was coming off a season-high 18-point effort his last time out. His scoring might increase as long as Raymond Felton (ankle) sits, but continue to think of him as a low-end Fantasy performer.
News: Bobcats SG Matt Carroll had 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench Tuesday against the Nets. The rebounds represented a season high.
Analysis: Carroll has only two double-digit scoring performances in his last 17 games. Clearly, he should remain unowned in Fantasy.
News: Bobcats SG Matt Carroll scored 12 points with a rebound off the bench in Monday's loss at Toronto. He has scored in double figures in three straight games.
Analysis: Carroll has been a nice and steady source for scoring in the low teens, but he won't help you much in the other significant categories.
News: Matt Carroll is enjoying a nice stretch over his last three games, averaging 15.0 ppg while shooting 18-for-32 (56.2 percent) from the field.
Analysis: Carroll has led the team in scoring twice in that span. There is no rhyme or reason to the added scoring off the bench, but Fantasy owners should jump on the bandwagon while it lasts.
News: Bobcats SG Matt Carroll scored 19 points in 24 minutes off the bench during Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks. He shot 7-of-11 from the field and made all four free-throw attempts.
Analysis: Carroll, signed by Charlotte out of the NBA's developmental league midway through the 2004-05 season, quickly became a key contributor. A 3-point specialist, he averaged nine points in 25 games to close that season, then 7.6 points the following year. He played well in spurts last season for the Bobcats, but mostly due to injuries and other hardships that created a bigger role for him than anticipated. Regardless, he's a player that should be drafted in the late rounds for his low-end double-digit scoring ability off the bench.
News: The Bobcats re-signed guard Matt Carroll to a six-year, $27 million deal and are trying to work out a new contract for power forward Emeka Okafor, who is in the final year of his rookie contract.
Analysis: Carroll, signed by Charlotte out of the NBA's developmental league midway through the 2004-05 season, quickly became a key contributor. A 3-point specialist, he averaged nine points in 25 games to close that season, then 7.6 points the following year. He played well in spurts this season for the Bobcats, but mostly due to injuries and other hardships that created a bigger role for him than anticipated. Regardless, he's a player that should be drafted in the late rounds next season for his low-end double-digit scoring ability.
News: Guard Matt Carroll and the Charlotte Bobcats came to terms on a six-year, $27 million contract. Agent Paul Nadel, a partner with Fegan and Associates, said Wednesday that Carroll is expected to sign the deal next week when he returns from a trip to China.
Analysis: Carroll, signed by Charlotte out of the NBA's developmental league midway through the 2004-05 season, quickly became a key contributor. A 3-point specialist, he averaged nine points in 25 games to close that season, then 7.6 points the following year. He played well in spurts this season for the Bobcats, but mostly due to injuries and other hardships that created a bigger role for him than anticipated. Regardless, he's a player that should be drafted in the late rounds next season for his low-end double-digit scoring ability.
News: Bobcats G Matt Carroll (back) missed the final five games of the regular season. He finished the year averaging 12.1 ppg in 72 appearances, 47 of them starts.
Analysis: Carroll played well in spurts this season for the Bobcats, but mostly due to injuries and other hardships that created a bigger role for him than anticipated. Regardless, he's a player that should be drafted in the late rounds next season for his low-end double-digit scoring ability.
News: Gerald Wallace (knee contusion), Matt Carroll (back spasms) and Adam Morrison (sprained knee) all sat again against the Bucks Saturday after missing Friday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. Morrison came close to playing, then was a scratch at the tip-off. Jake Voskuhl (knee) was also out for the game.
Analysis: The Bobcats have just one game remaining on Wednesday vs. an also eliminated Knicks squad. It is very possible they all sit, making them all very risky options.
News: Charlotte's Matt Carroll (strained back) remains day to day after missing Friday's game at Chicago.
Analysis: Keep Carroll reserved. The Bobcats have just one game remaining after Saturday and it is unlikely Carroll will be of any help to Fantasy owners.
News: Charlotte's Matt Carroll (strained back) and Adam Morrison (sprained knee) each missed their second straight game Tuesday, both against the Heat.
Analysis: Keep Carroll and Morrison reserved in all Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Matt Carroll was clearly the Bobcats' first scoring option Saturday vs. New Jersey in their depleted state. He had 27 points against the Nets.
Analysis: The Bobcats figure to be banged up for at least a couple of more games and maybe more down the stretch. Consider using Carroll as a No. 3 or 4 option, but don't rely heavily on games like this. He is likely to be up and down.
News: Matt Carroll had one of those incredible nights from three-point range Wednesday vs. Sacramento, making 4-of-5 from behind the arc to generate 22 points.
Analysis: Carroll was essential to the Bobcats going 12-of-20 from three-point range. He has been a surprise Fantasy option this year. Consider him a No. 3 guard and hope this scoring continues.
News: Bobcats guard Matt Carroll has played well recently. He had 19 points against Sacramento on Wednesday and has now scored in double figures in his past five games. He is averaging 18 points over that span.
Analysis: Carroll has been a surprise Fantasy option this year. Consider him a No. 3 guard and hope this scoring continues.
News: Adam Morrison, Matt Carroll and Gerald Wallace each scored 19 points and the Charlotte Bobcats, minus their sick coach, beat the Philadelphia 76ers 102-87 on Friday night for their team record-tying fourth straight win. Carroll also had three rebounds and one assist in the game. Carroll has been in double-figures for eight of 10 games in February.
Analysis: Carroll seems to have found his shooting stroke again, but remains a low-end Fantasy guard. Scoring is pretty much all he does.
News: After flirting with the idea of starting Brevin Knight Saturday, coach Bernie Bickerstaff stayed with the taller and better-shooting Matt Carroll as a backcourt starter against Houston.
Analysis: Carroll has cooled off of late and could be headed for the bench soon. He's at best a No. 4 guard in larger leagues for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Matt Carroll got in foul trouble in the first half Friday and was 1-of-5 from the field for seven points.
Analysis: Carroll has cooled off of late. He's avearging 11.0 ppg and 2.8 rpg over his last five games and is no longer a solid start in most formats. Consider him at best a No. 4 guard in leagues of 12-plus teams.
News: Matt Carroll has been driving and passing more as teams leave him less to double the post. He finished with a team-high 22 points, on 9-of-12 shooting on Saturday.
Analysis: Carroll is certainly worth the pickup while he is on a roll. He's been almost a lock for 20 points for the last two weeks.
News: Guard Matt Carroll had 20 points in the first half on Monday -- the best half a Bobcat has had this season -- yet only two points after halftime on three shots.
Analysis: Carroll not being able to contribute in the second half cost the Bobcats a win over Milwaukee. Carroll has been a real pleasant surprise since coming off the bench for the injured Brevin Knight. If you are looking for a decent low-end Fantasy guard, Carroll is certainly worth the pickup while he is on a roll. He has now scored double-figures in eight straight games
News: Bobcats F Matt Carroll shot 7-for-12 from the floor Monday vs. Milwaukee. He finished with 22 points and was 5-for-9 from beyond the arc.
Analysis: Carroll has now scored double-figures in eight straight games and seems to be the real deal in Charlotte. If you are looking for a decent low-end Fantasy guard, Carroll is certainly worth the pickup while he is on a roll.
News: Bobcats G Matt Carroll had his first bad shooting night in weeks (2-for-8 from the field) but still managed to score 10 points versus the Sixers on Saturday. He also had five rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Despite the poor shooting night, Carroll has now scored double-figures in seven straight games and seems to be the real deal in Charlotte. If you are looking for a decent low-end Fantasy guard, Carroll is certainly worth the pickup while he is on a roll.
News: Matt Carroll added 23 points for the Bobcats, who beat the Knicks on Friday. He also had six rebounds and four assists.
Analysis: Carroll has now scored double-figures in six straight games and seems to be the real deal in Charlotte. He is averaging 21.7 points during that stretch. If you are looking for a decent low-end Fantasy guard, Carroll is certainly worth the pickup while he is on a roll.
News: Matt Carroll led the Bobcats with 19 points in a losing effort to the Magic on Friday. He also had two rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: Carroll has quietly scored in double-figures in seven of the last nine games. He is providing quality minutes off the bench for the Bobcats and could be a useful stopgap Fantasy option while the team is without Brevin Knight.
News: There's a sense of patience and savvy about Matt Carroll that goes way beyond his experience in the NBA. He understood the value of going to the NBDL, where he was named league MVP after a stint with the San Antonio Spurs. He figured out that the only way to learn is to play, and so he embraced the NBA's minor league as a place to refine his craft. Two years later, he started for the Charlotte Bobcats against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. They lost, 97-84, but Carroll had another strong shooting night, going 5-of-10 from the field for 14 points. He has now scored in double-figures in three of the last five games.
Analysis: Starting probably isn't a long-term gig for Carroll. Brevin Knight figures to get back his starting role once his groin injury heals. But the fact that Carroll got to nod over rookie Adam Morrison and veteran Derek Anderson says plenty about the faith coach Bernie Bickerstaff has in him. He could be used as a possible stopgap Fantasy option in the meantime.
News: Bobcats G Matt Carroll (elbow) was able to play Sunday night vs. Phoenix after missing two games.
Analysis: Carroll was injured late in the first half of Sunday's win over Detroit, when he matched a season high with 16 points. He's not a reliable Fantasy option at this time, though.
News: Bobcats G Matt Carroll sat out Wednesday's game with a sprained right elbow and is expected to miss 5-10 days.
Analysis: Carroll was injured late in the first half of Sunday's win over Detroit, when he matched a season high with 16 points. He made all five of his shots before the injury, but went 0-for-3 the rest of the game. "I can't straighten my right arm, so it's not helping me to shoot too much," Carroll said. Carroll is only averaging 6.7 ppg anyway, so he's not worth using in most leagues.
News: Bobcats guard Matt Carroll missed practice Tuesday with a sprained right elbow and will probably be sidelined for Charlotte's game against San Antonio on Wednesday. "If I had to say right now, I think I am out," Carroll said. "It's disappointing."
Analysis: Carroll was injured late in the first half of Sunday's win over Detroit, when he matched a season high with 16 points. He made all five of his shots before the injury, but went 0-for-3 the rest of the game. "I can't straighten my right arm, so it's not helping me to shoot too much," Carroll said. Carroll is only averaging 6.7 ppg anyway, so he's not worth using in most leagues.
News: Matt Carroll, playing little a week ago, was the first player off the bench against Detroit on Friday, hitting eight of 12 shots for 16 points.
Analysis: Carroll is definitely a nice NBA player, but he won't get the chance to prove it extensively as long as Morrison stays healthy. He's not worth picking up in Fantasy play.
News: Good as Matt Carroll is, he's doomed in Charlotte. He's Adam Morrison, only shorter, and less creative.
Analysis: Carroll is definitely an NBA player, but he won't get the chance to prove it as long as Morrison stays healthy. He's not worth picking up in Fantasy play.
News: Matt Carroll and Walter Herrmann -- the last two players off the bench Friday -- shot a combined 0-of-5 against the Sonics.
Analysis: Neither player is worth owning in Fantasy leagues at the moment.
News: The Charlotte Observer notes that Alan Anderson (sore foot and back) missed Monday's intrasquad scrimmage. Matt Carroll (foot) was also sidelined.
Analysis: Carroll had perhaps the best preseason on the roster, but he's not someone to grab in Fantasy drafts just yet.
News: The Bobcats will enter the season with guards Matt Carroll, Alan Anderson and Kevin Burleson, small forwards Bernard Robinson and Walter Herrmann, big men Ryan Hollins, Melvin Ely, Othella Harrington, Sean May and Jake Voskuhl coming off their bench.
Analysis: The Bobcats have enviable depth at power forward and center. May and Voskuhl will play a lot and rookie Ryan Hollins is a find -- a springy 7-footer to block shots and dunk emphatically. Ely -- a fine low-post scorer but deficient rebounder -- could be the odd man out. Carroll had perhaps the best preseason on the roster. Burleson could be the last cut, although Bickerstaff is reluctant to go with two point guards, particularly while Brevin Knight is hurt.
News: The Charlotte Observer reports that Matt Carroll worked on everything this past offseason, including his shot, his conditioning, his ballhandling and his moves without the ball. Since the Bobcats drafted a player with his skillset in Adam Morrison third overall in June, Carroll realized he better step it up. "Obviously there was going to be a lot more competition," Carroll said of Morrison. "When they draft that similar a player -- a shooter -- it's pretty obvious playing time is at stake. So I knew this summer had to be pretty important to my career."
Analysis: Carroll scored a team-high 12 points in an intra-squad scrimmage Saturday. He went head-to-head with Morrison and held the rookie to just 3-of-12 shooting. Don't expect Carroll to receive much playing time over the rookie, however. Leave him unowned at this point.
News: Matt Carroll heads into the All-Star break playing his best basketball of the season. After scoring 26 points on Feb. 10 vs. Toronto, he scored 17 points Feb. 11 at Milwaukee and 15 points in just 24 minutes on Wednesday vs. New Jersey.
Analysis: Even during the recent hot streak, he wasn't able to contribute healthy totals in any other category. The nice scoring outputs came only because the Bobcats' have been extremely banged up. Don't rely on him to score to help your Fantasy squad down the stretch.
News: Matt Carroll got a start and scored 13 points on 4-of-12 shooting on Saturday in Washington. Coach Bernie Bickerstaff believes Matt Carroll's preseason elbow injury was a key factor in his slow start this season.
Analysis: He only got a start because the Bobcats are so banged up. He might have some short-term value, because he has a very nice stroke -- but don't expect too much.
News: Matt Carroll got a start and scored 13 points on 4-of-12 shooting on Saturday in Washington.
Analysis: He only got a start because the Bobcats are so banged up. He might have some short-term value, because he has a very nice stroke -- but don't expect too much.
News: Matt Carroll got the start at shooting guard in Wednesday's game against the Spurs with Kareem Rush (thumb) on the inactive list. He finished with six points in only 17 minutes.
Analysis: Even if Rush is forced out of the lineup for a long period of time, Carroll is not a useful player in Fantasy Basketball.
News: The Bobcats re-signed Matt Carroll on Wednesday.
Analysis: Carroll was a scrappy player for Charlotte in 2004-05, but he has more value to his real team than in Fantasy leagues.
News: The Charlotte Bobcats made qualifying offers to forward Gerald Wallace and guards Keith Bogans, Matt Carroll and Jason Kapono. All four are restricted free agents.
Analysis: Carroll signed with Charlotte on Feb. 23 after starting the season in Roanoke of the NBDL. He's a superb outside shooter, but has minimal Fantasy value.
News: Matt Carroll scored a career-high 22 points in Sunday's game at Washington.
Analysis: The former NBDL player has become a fan favorite in Charlotte. While has only minimal Fantasy appeal, it is entertaining to watch him play.
News: Matt Carroll shot 6-for-8 from the floor and scored 17 points against the Raptors Friday. He played just 23 minutes.
Analysis: Carroll is a pure shooter, but has minimal Fantasy value. He picked up the offensive slack for Gerald Wallace - one field goal - at the small forward spot.
News: Matt Carroll had 12 points and five rebounds in 26 minutes during Monday's game against the Magic. He shot 4-for-4 from the line.
Analysis: Carroll is a pute shooter from the perimeter, but has minimal Fantasy value. If Jason Kapono continues to struggle, Carroll could see more minutes.
News: The Bobcats activated Carroll (finger) from the injured list Saturday to replace Karrem Rush (knee) on the roster.
Analysis: Carroll has no Fantasy value.
News: The Bobcats placed Matt Carroll on the injured list Thursday due to a sprained finger.
Analysis: Carroll was signed on Wednesday and will likely get a shot when the next injury occurs in Charlotte.
News: The Charlotte Bobcats signed developmental league player Matt Carroll on Wednesday. He leads the NBDL with 20.1 points in 24 games with the Roanoke franchise this season.
Analysis: Carroll played in 16 games with Portland and San Antonio during the 2003-04 season. He's got a very nice outside shot and is a capable scorer if given the opportunity.
News: The Bobcats are close to signing Carroll, who plays for the Roanoke Dazzle of the NBDL.
Analysis: If and when he signs, he will have no Fantasy appeal.
News: The New York Post reports the Nets will bring in Matt Carroll for a workout on Wednesday. He will be joined by Troy Bell.
Analysis: New Jersey is still trying to replace Ron Mercer at the swingman position. Carroll is a good shooter and decent rebounder, but has never been much of a Fantasy-worthy player.
News: Matt Carroll was signed by Portland on Friday.
Analysis: Carroll's stay with the Blazers will likely be a brief one. He does not warrant any Fantasy consideration.
