News: Guard Keith McLeod signed with the Jazz on Saturday according to multiple sources. Utah also signed Jamaal Tinsley and Trey Gilder.
Analysis: McLeod averaged just 4.8 points and 1.9 assists per game in 48 appearances during the 2006-07 regular season. He is not worth taking on Draft Day this year.
News: The Mavericks waived backup point guard Keith McLeod on Thursday as they continue to trim down their roster for the regular season.
Analysis: McLeod is not in a position to help Fantasy owners and as such should not be owned in any format. Leave him on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: Pacers G Keith McLeod averaged just 4.8 ppg and 1.9 apg in 48 appearances during the 2006-07 regular season.
Analysis: McLeod doesn't get enough playing time to help your Fantasy team. Don't draft him in Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers point guard Keith McLeod scored his first points a Pacer when he made two free throws in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: McLeod doesn't get enough playing time to help your Fantasy team. Keep him reserved in all formats.
News: An Indianapolis bar manager has accused two Pacers players of assaulting him early Tuesday morning, according to a police report. However, the three players mentioned in the report denied any involvement when asked by The Indianapolis Star. Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels are accused of attacking the man at 2:15 Tuesday morning. Keith McLeod, another Pacers player, was also at the bar, as was his cousin, Jeremy King. No one was immediately arrested or charged. Indianapolis police Lt. Doug Scheffel said Wednesday it would take several days to complete the investigation to determine if charges would be filed.
Analysis: Keep an eye on the situation to see if any arrests are made, which could lead to a suspension. The Pacers just can't seem to stay out of trouble. If the players are forced to miss any time, their Fantasy value would take a huge hit.
News: Indiana G Keith McLeod (abdominal) made his first appearance as a Pacer on Monday night against the Warriors after being traded from Golden State. He played five minutes and did not score.
Analysis: When healthy, McLeod is not a recommended option in Fantasy Basketball.
News: Keith McLeod, one of four players acquired in the trade with Golden State, dressed for the first time Saturday. He had been inactive with a strained abdominal muscle.
Analysis: McLeod remains day to day. Even when he is able to dress, he has very little Fantasy appeal.
News: Pacers G Keith McLeod, who had not dressed for Indiana since the Jan. 17 trade from Golden State, was active for Saturday night's game, but did not play. McLeod has been suffering from an abdominal strain.
Analysis: McLeod remains day to day. Even when he is able to dress, he has very little Fantasy appeal.
News: Pacers G Keith McLeod (abdominal) was on the inactive list again Friday against the Lakers. He has yet to make his Pacers debut.
Analysis: McLeod remains day to day. Even when he is able to dress, he has very little Fantasy appeal.
News: Pacers G Keith McLeod (abdominal) was on the inactive list again Sunday against the Pistons. He has yet to make his Pacers debut.
Analysis: McLeod remains day to day. Even when he is able to dress, he has very little Fantasy appeal.
News: Pacers G Keith McLeod (abdominal) was on the inactive list Saturday against the Raptors. He has yet to make his Pacers debut.
Analysis: McLeod remains day to day. Even when he is able to dress, he has very little Fantasy appeal.
News: Warriors G Keith McLeod (abdominal) was on the inactive list on Wednesday against the Heat.
Analysis: McLeod remains day to day. Even when he is able to dress, he has very little Fantasy appeal.
News: Keith McLeod (abdominal) was on the inactive list for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: McLeod remains day to day. Even when he is able to dress, he has very little Fantasy appeal.
News: Pacers G Keith McLeod (abdominal) did not make his Pacers debut on Saturday against the Knicks.
Analysis: Even though he is with a new team, McLeod isn't expected to be much of a Fantasy threat.
News: Golden State sent reserve forward Ike Diogu and reserve guard Keith McLeod to Indiana as part of an eight-player trade involving Troy Murphy and Mike Dunleavy. The Warriors get Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Josh Powell and Sarunas Jasikevicius. Diogu is in his second season out of Arizona State and is averaging 7.2 points per game and 3.7 rebounds in 17 games. McLeod, in his fourth season out of Bowling Green, has played in 26 games, averaging 5.3 points per game and 1.7 assists.
Analysis: Diogu will probably remain buried on the bench in Indiana behind Jermaine O'Neal, Jeff Foster and Murphy. He will have minimal Fantasy value. McLeod is dealing with an abdominal injury, but he also will remain a reserve with the Pacers. He has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Warriors G Keith McLeod (abdominal strain) did not play on Monday against the Clippers.
Analysis: McLeod has missed the last five games because of an abdominal strain suffered in practice. He is buried on the depth chart behind Baron Davis and Monta Ellis, but has averaged 5.3 points per game this season. Still, he is not a recommended Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Dajuan Wagner scored 18 points to lead seven Golden State players in double figures and the Warriors rolled to a 120-66 preseason victory over Efes Pilsen of Turkey on Thursday. Troy Murphy added 12 points and 14 rebounds for the Warriors in their exhibition opener.
Analysis: Don't expect Wagner to see that type of production during the regular season. The Clippers will still rely heavily on the likes of Jason Richardson, Baron Davis (when healthy) and Troy Murphy. Consider Mike Dunleavy and Ike Diogu in the middle-to-late rounds, but even players on the end of their bench (like Patrick O'Bryant) can be considered in the sleeper category because the team is by no means set at every position.
News: The Utah Jazz on Wednesday completed a trade for veteran guard Derek Fisher. Utah sent guards Devin Brown, Keith McLeod and Andre Owens to Golden State for Fisher, who played eight seasons with the Lakers and the last two years with the Warriors. The Jazz first needed to sign Owens, a restricted free agent who played 23 games after making the team as an undrafted rookie last summer, on Wednesday before trading him to complete the deal.
Analysis: McLeod was expected to challenge for the starting point guard job in Utah, so his Fantasy value takes a tumble. He is only worth adding in larger leagues when rounding out a roster.
News: The Utah Jazz agreed to trade Devin Brown, Keith McLeod and Andre Owens for veteran Derek Fisher.
Analysis: McLeod was expected to challenge for the starting point guard job in Utah, so his Fantasy value takes a tumble. He is only worth adding in larger leagues when rounding out a roster.
News: Keith McLeod (collision) failed to score in five minutes on Tuesday vs. the Suns.
Analysis: McLeod is too inconsistent to be recommended in Fantasy leagues.
News: Shane Battier and Jazz G Keith McLeod collided under the Utah basket with about 10 minutes left in the game. McLeod lay on the floor while Battier went to the dressing room for stitches, the fourth time this season the Grizzlies forward has required stitches. Battier returned late in the game; McLeod didn't, although X-rays on the Utah reserve were negative.
Analysis: McLeod is too inconsistent to be recommended in Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: Keith McLeod (chest) returned to action on Tuesday and scored 10 points in 33 minutes.
Analysis: McLeod is too inconsistent to be recommended in Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: Keith McLeod underwent a series of tests at a Salt Lake City hospital Monday to determine whether there was an underlying cause for the chest discomfort he felt in Houston on Saturday. All tests were normal, coach Jerry Sloan said, though McLeod was to wear a heart monitor for 24 hours just to be safe. McLeod is expected back when the season resumes in a week.
Analysis: McLeod is not worth holding onto if he's taking up a valuable roster spot.
News: Point guard Keith McLeod underwent a series of tests at a Salt Lake City hospital Monday to determine whether there was an underlying cause for the chest discomfort he felt in Houston on Saturday. All tests were normal, coach Jerry Sloan said, though McLeod was to wear a heart monitor for 24 hours just to be safe. McLeod is expected back when the season resumes in a week.
Analysis: McLeod is not worth holding onto if he's taking up a valuable roster spot.
News: According to the Salt Lake Tribune, Jazz point guard Keith McLeod missed Saturday night's game against the Rockets after being hospitalized and undergoing tests what the team described as "indigestion-like chest discomfort." McLeod was sent to Memorial-Herman Hospital in Houston just hours before the game, according to Jazz director of communications Cindy Edman. Trainer Gary Briggs said McLeod underwent a series of tests, including an EKG, which was normal.
Analysis: Said Jazz coach Jerry Sloan: "We're not going to take a chance on anybody. Just like I told Keith, 'Forget about basketball and get it checked out.' " McLeod is too inconsistent to be recommended in Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: Keith McLeod emerged briefly from his season-long shooting slump last week, but in back-to-back games against Sacramento, his inaccurate ways have returned. McLeod made only two of nine shots on Friday, then went 1-for-6 on Sunday for a combined .200 success rate.
Analysis: McLeod is too inconsistent to be recommended in Fantasy leagues.
News: Keith McLeod scored two points on 1-of-6 shooting on Sunday vs. the Kings.
Analysis: McLeod is too inconsistent to be recommended in Fantasy leagues.
News: Point guard Keith McLeod was bumped to shooting guard for the first time this season on Wednesday vs. Denver and he responded with his best shooting night of the season. Freed of the burden of running the offense, McLeod made seven of 12 shots and scored 18 points.
Analysis: This could become interesting. If he continues to see regular minutes at the two-guard position, he could be worth picking up in larger leagues as a possible sleeper down the stretch. Keep an eye on this situation.
News: Keith McLeod scored 10 points on Monday vs. San Antonio on 3 of 7 shooting. He also added three assists and two rebounds.
Analysis: He's only averaging 6.1 ppg this season with 2.4 apg. Don't rely on him even in deeper Fantasy leagues at this point despite his role as a starter. He only logs 20.2 mpg on average.
News: Keith McLeod scored nine points on 3-of-9 shooting with no assists on Monday in Washington.
Analysis: McLeod is starting, but that's about all he's doing.
News: Keith McLeod returned after missing 13 games with a back injury on Monday vs. Detroit and scored seven points in 19 minutes.
Analysis: He's merely Deron Williams' backup at this point.
News: Keith McLeod (back) may return for Monday vs. Detroit.
Analysis: McLeod has missed 13 games with a fracture in his lower back. He's merely Deron Williams' backup at this point.
News: With the emergence of rookie Deron Williams, Keith McLeod will likely come off the bench for Utah when he returns from injury.
Analysis: McLeod is expected to miss a few more games with a small fracture in his lower back.
News: Utah guard Keith McLeod has a small fracture in his lower back and will miss at least two weeks.
Analysis: Rookie Deron Williams should receive extra playing time while McLeod is out.
News: Keith McLeod was unable to play in Tuesday's game at Sacramento due to back spasms.
Analysis: McLeod is considered day to day. Milt Palacio got the start in his absence.
News: Utah G Keith McLeod missed Monday's game vs. New York with back spasms.
Analysis: Consider McLeod questionable for Nov. 15 at Sacramento. He has minimal Fantasy value even when healthy.
News: Keith McLeod (wrist) returned to the lineup Friday against the Hornets. He came off the bench for 12 points and six assists.
Analysis: McLeod is Utah's best assistman at this time. He's averaging a respectable 4.6 in his sophomore season.
News: Keith McLeod missed Wednesday's game at Minnesota due to a sprained right wrist.
Analysis: McLeod is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Keith McLeod (hamstring) was activated from the injured list on Wednesday. He scored five points and grabbed four rebounds in 23 minutes against the Mavericks.
Analysis: It appears safe to get McLeod back into the active lineup in all larger Fantasy leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: The Deseret News reports Keith McLeod might play tonight for the Utah Jazz against the Dallas Mavericks. Fellow point guard Raul Lopez injured his knee in his previous game and will undergo surgery to end his season.
Analysis: Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said a decision on McLeod's availability wouldn't be made until after morning shootaround today. McLeod, who has been on the injured list since Jan. 26 with a strained hamstring, likely will be activated today, replaced by Lopez.
News: The Jazz placed point guard Keith McLeod on the I-L on Wednesday. He is expected to miss two weeks with the injury.
Analysis: Raul Lopez is expected to start at point guard, with Howard Eisley backing him up. Both are only worth consideration in extra deep leagues because Utah plays just two games in Week 14 and three in Week 15.
News: The Salt Lake Tribune reports Keith McLeod twisted his torso backwards while stretching to reach a wild pass in the closing seconds of Sunday's game against the Sonics and suffered a strained right hamstring. He is expected to miss at least two weeks. "I had a hard time even walking yesterday," McLeod said. "I couldn't even extend my leg in front of me, so I'm improved today. I can walk again."
Analysis: McLeod will remain on the roster initally, but coach Jerry Sloan said he could go on the injured list. The Jazz are likely to sign a fill-in point guard to a 10-day contract.
News: Keith McLeod scored 10 points with 11 assists and five rebounds in Wednesday's game against the Suns. It was his third double-double of the season.
Analysis: McLeod has provided decent assist numbers since being entrenched as the starting point guard. Howard Eisley and Raul Lopez will continue seeing time at the point as well.
News: The Salt Lake Tribune reports Keith McLeod is almost completely recovered from the groin injury that has kept him sidelined for nearly three weeks. If he practices well on Friday, he could be cleared to play.
Analysis: With Carlos Arroyo in coach Jerry Sloan's doghouse over a recent on-court dispute and Raul Lopez hurting from a recent hamstring injury, McLeod could be in a good position to see quality playing time.
News: The Jazz placed Keith McLeod (groin) on the injured list on Monday.
Analysis: Raul Lopez (knee) was activated to take his roster spot. McLeod is not a useful Fantasy player when healthy.
News: Keith McLeod (groin) was unable to play in Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: McLeod is considered day to day. When healthy, he is only worth using as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy guard in larger leagues.
News: The Salt Lake Tribune reports Keith McLeod is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns due to a groin injury.
Analysis: McLeod was unable to practice on Monday. When healthy, he is only worth using as a No. 4 or 5 guard in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Keith McLeod scored 15 points and handed out 10 assists in Friday's game against the Warriors. He was 7-for-8 from the field in 28 minutes.
Analysis: McLeod's production will likely take a hit when Carlos Arroyo returns in Week 2. He's only worth consideration in larger leagues as a No. 4 Fantasy guard if Arroyo is healthy enough to play.
News: Keith McLeod earned the start at point guard for the Jazz on Wednesday against the Lakers because of injuries to Carlos Arroyo and Raul Lopez. He scored six points and dished out eight assists in the win.
Analysis: Carlos Arroyo is expect to return to the court with the next four days or so, and the Jazz inked Howard Eisley to a contract just before the game, so McLeod will only be needed for a short period of time.
News: According to reports, McLeod has been released by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Analysis: The team signed Anthony Goldwire to a 10-day contract to replace McLeod on the active roster.
News: Minnesota signed Keith McLeod Saturday as a temporary replacement for injured backup point guard Troy Hudson (ankle) who will likely miss two weeks.
Analysis: McLeod is not worth picking up in most Fantasy leagues.
News: The St. Paul Pioneer-Press reports that Keith McLeod, who the Timberwolves cut on Tuesday, will likely be brought back by Minnesota to play backup point guard. Troy Hudson (ankle) will be out at least two weeks.
Analysis: McLeod does not have much Fantasy value.
