News: Forward Ike Diogu was the latest former NBA player to sign a contract to play in China and will join Guangdong. Diogu was waived by the Spurs during training camp after appearing in two games with San Antonio last season.
Analysis: Diogu has played for five teams during his lackluster NBA career and has never been a major Fantasy contributor. He should be left on waivers in all Fantasy formats at this point.
News: The Spurs placed PF Ike Diogu on waivers Wednesday to clear a roster spot for Malcolm Thomas, who was signed from the NBADL.
Analysis: Diogu was signed by San Antonio in early January. He played two games, totaling two points and one rebound in 14 minutes. He was clearly just roster depth and can be ignored in Fantasy.
News: The Spurs gave PF Ike Diogu a one-year contract on Tuesday, reports SI.com. Diogu was recently waived by the Clippers.
Analysis: Despite his new contract, Diogu is not expected to be a big part of the rotation for the Spurs. He has low-end Fantasy value and is not worth considering in any leagues at the moment.
News: The Clippers waived F Ike Diogu on Friday. He appeared in 36 games for Los Angeles last season, averaging 5.8 points with 3.2 rebounds.
Analysis: Diogu has never been a huge performer in Fantasy but hopefully he catches on with another team. But unless he has a major role with the club, he can continued to be ignored in Fantasy.
News: Clippers forward Ike Diogu was one of the sparks for the team as they opened up a lead on the Magic Tuesday night that held for three quarters. He scored a season-high 18 points on 7 of 10 shooting, even knocking down 4 of 5 shots from the charity stripe. Diogu added five rebounds in the loss while playing 22 minutes off of the bench.
Analysis: Diogu is another big-body inside for the Clippers and he's helped to fill the void of Chris Kaman's absence as the German deals with an ankle issue. Diogu will not typically pour in double-scoring nights, with just five on the year, but he can use his size in the paint to contribute as a reserve. He's done all that was asked of him since signing with L.A. in December. Unfortunately, his 6.8 points and 3.9 board average isn't worth much in any Fantasy format. Continue to ignore him for now.
News: Clippers forward Ike Diogu recorded his first double-double of the season on Friday night against the Hawks. He scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in his 22 minutes of action. He would shoot 5 for 6 from the field and convert 4 of his 6 foul shots. Diogu and the Clippers would let this one slip away as the Hawks won the game, 101-100, on two free throws to end the game.
Analysis: Diogu was signed back in December to add frontcourt depth and has been a nice role player for the Clippers. Unfortunately his 6.8 points and 3.9 board average isn't worth much in any Fantasy format. Continue to ignore him.
News: The Clippers signed PF Ike Diogu on Wednesday. Diogu hasn't played in the NBA since the 2008-09 season.
Analysis: Diogu has never done much of relevance in Fantasy. He gives the Clippers some depth but will likely be one of the last players off the bench. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: Pistons PF Ike Diogu was released on Wednesday. Diogu averaged 2.3 points per game with 1.7 rebounds over 5.3 minutes in three preseason contests for Detroit.
Analysis: Diogu is just a low-end Fantasy performer when on a roster. He has no Fantasy value now.
News: Hornets F Ike Diogu, already ruled out for the season, will undergo microfracture surgery on his left knee Tuesday.
Analysis: Diogu is just a low-end Fantasy performer even when healthy. Obviously, he doesn't deserve a roster spot right now.
News: According to the team's official website, Hornets F Ike Diogu. He will under go season-ending micro-fracture surgery on his knee.
Analysis: Micro-fracture surgery could keep him out for around a year. Fantasy owners likely had not even noticed he was missing, unfortunately, as Diogu does not do enough to be considered useful in any Fantasy format.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) remained sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Kings. He will try to return for Wednesday at Minnesota. He has yet to play in a game in the regular season.
Analysis: Diogu is nearly back practicing and will likely need some time to get back into playing shape, but he'll play just a minor role off the bench even when he does return. Leave him on waivers in Fantasy.
News: Hornets PF Ike Diogu (knee) missed another game Friday as New Orleans defeated Minnesota.
Analysis: Diogu is nearly back practicing and will likely need some time to get back into playing shape, but he'll play just a minor role off the bench even when he does return. Leave him on waivers in Fantasy.
News: Hornets PF Ike Diogu missed another game Tuesday against the Clippers and has yet to play this season, but he told the New Orleans Times-Picayune his sprained left knee is well enough for him to return to practice this week.
Analysis: Diogu will likely need some time to get back into playing shape, and he'll play just a minor role off the bench even when he does return. Leave him on waivers in Fantasy.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) remained on the inactive list for Saturday's game against the Hawks. He has yet to play in a game this season.
Analysis: Diogu will likely see limited minutes off the bench even when he returns. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) remained on the inactive list for Friday's game against Portland. He has yet to play in a game this season.
Analysis: Diogu will likely see limited minutes off the bench even when he returns. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) remained on the inactive list for Wednesday's game at Phoenix. He has yet to play in a game this season.
Analysis: Diogu will likely see limited minutes off the bench even when he returns. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) remained on the inactive list for Monday's game at the Clippers. He has yet to play in a game this season.
Analysis: Diogu will likely see limited minutes off the bench even when he returns. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) remained on the inactive list for Sunday's game against the Lakers. He has yet to play in a game this season.
Analysis: Even when Diogu is healthy enough to be activated, there is no guarantee he will get much game action. Leave him on waivers in all Fantasy hoops leagues for now.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) remained on the inactive list for Friday's game against the Raptors. He has yet to play in a game this season.
Analysis: Even when Diogu is healthy enough to be activated, there is no guarantee he will get much game action. Leave him on waivers in all Fantasy hoops leagues for now.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) remained on the inactive list for Wednesday's game against the Mavs. He has yet to play in a game this season.
Analysis: Even when Diogu is healthy enough to be activated, there is no guarantee he will get much game action. Leave him on waivers in all Fantasy hoops leagues for now.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) remained on the inactive list for Monday's game against the Knicks. He has yet to play in a game this season.
Analysis: Even when Diogu is healthy enough to be activated, there is no guarantee he will get much game action. Leave him on waivers in all Fantasy hoops leagues for now.
News: Hornets F Ike Diogu (knee) remained on the inactive list for Sunday's game against Boston. He has yet to play in a game this season.
Analysis: Even when Diogu is healthy enough to be activated, there is no guarantee he will get much game action. Leave him on waivers in all Fantasy hoops leagues for now.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) missed the team's second game of the season on Friday against Sacramento. He is considered questionable for Sunday at Boston.
Analysis: Diogu will back up David West this season, which means he won't have many opportunities to put up worthwhile numbers. Ignore him in Fantasy even when he returns.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) missed the season opener against the Spurs on Wednesday night with a knee injury.
Analysis: Diogu will back up David West this season, which means he won't have many opportunities to put up worthwhile numbers. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: New Orleans PF Ike Diogu (knee) missed the team's preseason finale on Friday night against the Clippers. He is questionable for the season opener at San Antonio.
Analysis: Diogu will back up David West this season, which means he won't have many opportunities to put up worthwhile numbers. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: Hornets PF Ike Diogu missed another game Thursday at Miami with a strained left knee. He remains day to day.
Analysis: Diogu will back up David West this season, which means he won't have many opportunities to put up worthwhile numbers. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: Hornets PF Ike Diogu continued to sit Tuesday against the Magic with a strained left knee. He remains day to day.
Analysis: The Hornets are hoping Diogu can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West. He has averaged 6.1 points and 3.1 rebounds in 187 games during his four-year NBA career and likely won't make much of a Fantasy impact.
News: NBA.com reports that Hornets forward Ike Diogu, signed as a free agent, has a strained left knee. He is considered day to day.
Analysis: The Hornets are hoping Diogu can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West. He has averaged 6.1 points and 3.1 rebounds in 187 games during his four year NBA career and won't be much of a Fantasy prospect in the upcoming season.
News: The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Ike Diogu to a free agent contract. Diogu, who is 6-foot-9, played in 29 games last season for Portland and Sacramento. He averaged 4.1 points and 1.9 rebounds.
Analysis: The Hornets are hoping Diogu can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West. He has averaged 6.1 points and 3.1 rebounds in 187 games during his four year NBA career and won't be much of a Fantasy prospect in the upcoming season.
News: Sacramento forward Ike Diogu had a career-high 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 41 minutes off the bench Monday at Denver. He hit 14-of-20 shots from the field and 4-of-7 shots from the foul line. Diogu's previous career high was 27 points on Dec. 23, 2005, at Detroit when he was with Golden State.
Analysis: Diogu will occasionally be a Fantasy tease because he's capable of playing well but doesn't post consistent stats. The safe bet is to ignore Diogu in all leagues going forward because chances are he will disappear again.
News: Sacramento forward Andres Nocioni, acquired from Chicago in one of a flurry of trades the Kings made this week, was active along with three other newcomers for the team's game against Dallas on Saturday night. Ike Diogu, Cedric Simmons and Will Solomon were also in uniform against the Mavericks. "We're working to fit in the new guys and have them combine with the guys we already have," Kings coach Kenny Natt said. "We'll figure it out as we go."
Analysis: Nocioni came off the bench in Sacramento behind Francisco Garcia and Jason Thompson at the two forward spots. He could eventually move into the starting lineup, but for now give Nocioni some time to prove he's ready for a boost in Fantasy value. This trade should improve Nocioni's stock, and he's worth adding in deeper leagues at this time. Diogu, Simmons and Solomon have little Fantasy value as of right now but that could change with playing time.
News: The Sacramento Bee reports Thursday that the Kings are expected to have new players Ike Diogu and Will Solomon available Friday night to face Memphis but that the rest of the new additions would meet the team in Sacramento on Sunday. Those players include Rashad McCants and Calvin Booth, who were acquired in a trade from Minnesota. Solomon came in a trade from Toronto, and Diogu came in a trade from Portland.
Analysis: None of these players are worth using at this time. McCants could see a boost in value as a scorer off the bench, but don't plan on adding any of these guys immediately until you see how they will be used in Sacramento.
News: The Chicago Bulls acquired center Brad Miller and John Salmons from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for four players, including forwards Drew Gooden and Andres Nocioni. Sacramento also will get Michael Ruffin and Cedric Simmons in the deal, which will clear well over $10 million in salary cap room next season for the Kings, the NBA's worst team. The Bulls get Miller, a two-time All-Star who played 105 games with the Bulls early in his career, and versatile swingman Salmons. Sacramento is expected to trade Ruffin to the Portland Trail Blazers for forward Ike Diogu.
Analysis: Diogu was absolutely nothing in Portland's rotation but could see added value in Sacramento. The Kings are building for the future and he was a nice player in college and is only in his fourth year in the league. You still shouldn't rush out and pick him up until you see what kind of production he'll get in Kings territory.
News: Portland forward Ike Diogu moved into the Blazers' regular 10-man rotation Thursday, replacing Channing Frye. Diogu played only 36 minutes in Portland's first 26 games.
Analysis: Diogu played just seven minutes on Thursday, so it isn't like he is all of a sudden a productive player for Portland. Leave him on the waiver wire in all leagues until that changes.
News: The Trail Blazers will play three games in Fantasy Week 1 (Oct. 27-Nov. 2). They'll play at the L.A. Lakers on Oct. 28, at home against San Antonio on Oct. 31 and at Phoenix on Nov 1.
Analysis: The Blazers will be without Martell Webster to begin the season, so that means Travis Outlaw will be in the starting lineup at small forward. He had some appeal as a No. 4 forward option last season, but will no longer be the team's sixth man option. That role goes to Rudy Fernandez, who should begin the season as a No. 4 guard, but could emerge into a No. 2 over the course of the season with big minutes coming his way. Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Oden are must-starts in Fantasy for Week 1. Steve Blake has some low-end appeal in larger formats as the starting point guard for a three-game team this week. Jerryd Bayless, Joel Przybilla, Channing Frye, Ike Diogu, Nicolas Batum and Sergio Rodriguez should be reserved in all formats until further notice.
News: Portland Trail Blazers forward Channing Frye will likely miss the start of the regular season after having surgery to remove bone spurs from his left ankle. The arthroscopic surgery was performed Monday in Southern California, and the team said he is expected to miss 8-to-10 weeks. Forward Ike Diogu, the ninth pick of the 2005 draft, was acquired by the Trail Blazers this summer, and could see additional time in Frye's absence.
Analysis: Diogu appeared in just 30 games during the 2007-08 regular season, averaging just 10.3 minutes played. He managed only 5.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. He never really cracked the regular rotation in Indiana and doesn't figure to be a big part of Portland's in 2008-09. Fantasy owners shouldn't waste a draft pick on him in most Fantasy formats, but he could become waiver wire fodder over the course of the year.
News: The Trail Blazers completed the draft-night deal that brought Jerryd Bayless and forward Ike Diogu to Portland, and sent Brandon Rush, Jarrett Jack, Josh McRoberts and cash to the Indiana Pacers. The Blazers acquired the draft rights to Bayless, the 11th overall draft pick, while Indiana received the rights to Rush, the 13th pick. The deal was struck on June 26, but could not be formally announced until Wednesday.
Analysis: Diogu appeared in just 30 games during the 2007-08 regular season, averaging just 10.3 minutes played. He managed only 5.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. He never really cracked the regular rotation in Indiana doesn't figure to be a big part of Portland's in 2008-09. Fantasy owners shouldn't waste a draft pick on him in most Fantasy formats, but he could become waiver wire fodder over the course of the year.
News: The Indiana Pacers traded first-round draft pick Jerryd Bayless to the Portland Trail Blazers for No. 13 pick Brandon Rush, Jarrett Jack and Josh McRoberts. Rush's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press about the deal Thursday night, shortly after Portland picked Rush. Bayless was selected 11th overall. The Pacers also sent forward Ike Diogu to Portland.
Analysis: Diogu appeared in just 30 games during the 2007-08 regular season, averaging just 10.3 minutes played. He managed only 5.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. He never really cracked the regular rotation in Indiana doesn't figure to be a big part of Portland's in 2008-09. Fantasy owners shouldn't waste a draft pick on him in most Fantasy formats, but he could become waiver wire fodder over the course of the year.
News: Pacers F Ike Diogu appeared in just 30 games during the 2007-08 regular season, averaging just 10.3 minutes played. He managed only 5.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game.
Analysis: Diogu never really cracked the regular rotation in Indiana doesn't figure to be a big part of it again in 2008-09. Fantasy owners shouldn't waste a draft pick on him in most Fantasy formats, but he could become waiver wire fodder over the course of the year.
News: Pacers PF Ike Diogu scored 14 points in 13 minutes off the bench Wednesday against the Pistons. He went 4 of 8 from the field and hit all six free throws. Diogu, who also had three rebounds, hasn't scored this many points since Nov. 3 when he scored 12 against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Diogu had a promising start to the season when he scored double figures in three straight games, but has seen action in just 16 games thereafter. Diogu was one of those players with a lot of potential when the Warriors grabbed him with the ninth pick of the 2005 draft, but injuries have really derailed his career and is not a prime time player. He has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Pacers F Ike Diogu, who started the season strong before tearing a calf muscle, has been inactive the past three games. He is not injured, but did not play Wednesday against the Warriors.
Analysis: Diogu was one of those players with a lot of potential when the Warriors grabbed him with the ninth pick of the 2005 draft, but injuries have really derailed his career and is not a prime time player. He has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Pacers PF Ike Diogu had six points, three steals and two rebounds in 10 minutes off the bench Wednesday at Atlanta -- his third game since returning from a six-week absence due to a torn left calf muscle.
Analysis: Diogu hasn't played more than 10 minutes in any of his three games back, and the Pacers seem content using him as an eighth or ninth guy off the bench. He won't have much Fantasy value in that role, so leave him on waivers.
News: Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said Tuesday that F Ike Diogu should be back in a few weeks. Diogu played only the first three games this season before tearing a calf muscle in his left leg.
Analysis: Diogu averaged 13.7 ppg in the early going, but Troy Murphy, who opened the season with an injury, hadn't returned to the lineup yet. Diogu's role remains in question upon his return, particularly with the emergence of Shawne Williams.
News: According to The Sports Xchange, Pacers F Ike Diogu, out since Nov. 6 with a torn left calf muscle, has started doing exercises to strengthen his leg, but he has yet to be cleared to start running.
Analysis: Sounds like Diogu's making progress. Still, we don't expect him to return until sometime in December. Keep him reserved in Fantasy.
News: Indiana Pacers F Ike Diogu tore his left calf muscle during practice Tuesday and the team expects he'll be out four to six weeks. Diogu, who started the season-opener for injured Jermaine O'Neal, averaged 13.7 points and 4.3 rebounds in the Pacers' first three wins. "It happens. Injuries are part of the game," Diogu said. "It was like somebody threw a rock at the back of my leg, so I knew it was going to be something pretty serious."
Analysis: The 6-foot-8 Diogu came to the Pacers as part of a multiplayer trade with Golden State last season and was playing pretty well early on. He is only starting in four percent of leagues, so the Fantasy impact of this injury is not too great.
News: Pacers PF Ike Diogu had 13 points with three boards in Wednesday's season opener vs. Washington while starting in place of Jermaine O'Neal.
Analysis: Diogu will likely be back on the bench on Friday when O'Neal is expected to return. Diogu has been a regular starter in the past and doesn't have a very high ceiling. Consider him no more than a reserve in extremely deep Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers PF Ike Diogu scored 20 points and had nine rebounds in a preseason start Tuesday at Minnesota. He played 38 minutes and shot 7-of-12 from the floor.
Analysis: Diogu was one of the players the Pacers picked up in last season's trade with Golden State. He averaged 6.2 points last season. At this stage in his career, consider him a sleeper who still has plenty of time to develop. Draft him in the late rounds as a reserve.
News: Pacers PF Ike Diogu, a second-year reserve from Arizona State, was 7-of-7 from the field and hit all five of his free throws as he scored 19 points in a 117-104 preseason win over the Hornets on Monday night.
Analysis: Diogu was one of the players the Pacers picked up in last season's trade with Golden State. He averaged 6.2 points last season. At this stage in his career, consider him a sleeper who still has plenty of time to develop. Draft him in the late rounds as a reserve.
News: The Indiana Pacers have picked up the team options on Danny Granger, Ike Diogu and Shawne Williams.
Analysis: Diogu, a power forward, was one of the players the Pacers picked up in last season's trade with Golden State. He averaged 6.2 points last season. At this stage in his career, consider him a sleeper who still has plenty of time to develop. Draft him in the late rounds as a reserve.
News: Pacers F Ike Diogu averaged 6.2 ppg and 3.4 apg in 59 appearances during the 2006-07 regular season.
Analysis: Diogu was useful at times during the season, but was far too erratic to rely on him in most Fantasy formats on a regular basis. At this stage in his career, consider him a sleeper who still has plenty of time to develop. Draft him in the late rounds as a reserve.
News: Pacers forward Ike Diogu's playing time is so unpredictable it's becoming predictable. In the last four games he has drawn a DNP-CD (did not play, coach's decision), scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds against the Spurs, scored five points in 14 minutes against Detroit and played five scoreless minutes against the Bobcats.
Analysis: Keep Diogu reserved in all leagues. He is obviously too inconsistent to be a useful Fantasy contributor.
News: Pacers power forward Ike Diogu scored a team-high 14 points off the bench Wednesday against the Spurs.
Analysis: Diogu would be better if he got more minutes. Consider him a low-end Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Pacers power forward Ike Diogu made his first start as a Pacer on Sunday, totaling 16 points and five rebounds in 23 minutes.
Analysis: Diogu might continue to start with Jermaine O'Neal (knee) being sidelined. If you need an injury replacement, add Digou now.
News: Pacers power forward Ike Diogu had his second double-figure scoring game when he finished with 10 points.
Analysis: Diogu has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Power forward Ike Diogu grabbed a career-high seven offensive rebounds.
Analysis: Diogu hasn't done much since getting to Indiana and remains a poor Fantasy option at this time.
News: Pacers F Ike Diogu failed to record any stats in five minutes Sunday against the Pistons.
Analysis: Sunday was the second time since coming to the Pacers that Diogu failed to score any points. He hasn't done much since getting to Indiana and remains a poor Fantasy option at this time.
News: Power forward Ike Diogu went scoreless in five minutes of action Saturday vs. New York.
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 now and should be cut.
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 F Ike Diogu went 4-for-5 from the field for eight points in a win over the Clippers on Monday. He also had two rebounds.
Analysis: Diogu had a lot of promise heading into the season, but an early season injury knocked him from the top of the rotation. He is only worth owning as a reserve in larger leagues at this time.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu shot just 1-for-6 from the floor Wednesday vs. Orlando, finishing with six points.
Analysis: Diogu has been up and down this season, but has nice spurts of solid games and is worth owning in larger leagues as a result.
News: Ike Diogu had his most productive game of the season off the bench on Tuesday, squeezing 13 points, four rebounds and two blocked shots into just 17 minutes of play.
Analysis: Digou has the potential to produce numbers like he did on Tuesday on a more regular basis. But we have yet to see that happen. Until he does that, consider him a less than desirable Fantasy option.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu did not score in just over five minutes of action Friday at Orlando.
Analysis: Diogu is not seeing enough regular playing time to use in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: Ike Diogu saw his first action since Nov. 7 Sunday at Toronto, getting seven minutes against the Raptors and logging four points, two rebounds and two turnovers. The second-year power forward had been out with a sprained ankle.
Analysis: Digou is a good young talent, but watch how he plays in the coming week before adding him to your active Fantasy lineup.
News: Warriors F Ike Digou finally returned to action on Sunday after missing the last 19 games with an ankle injury. Digou played for seven minutes. He had four points and two rebounds.
Analysis: Digou is a good young talent, but watch how he plays in the coming weeks before adding him to your active Fantasy lineup.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) did not play again on Friday against the Suns.
Analysis: At this point, Digou might remain on the bench until the New Year. Continue to keep him reserved in all Fantasy formats.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) did not play again on Thursday against the Rockets.
Analysis: At this point, Digou might remain on the bench until the New Year. Continue to keep him reserved in all Fantasy formats.
News: Ike Diogu (ankle) was sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Diogu remains day to day. Keep the little used forward reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) did not play Sunday against at Seattle.
Analysis: Diogu has done some light running on the treadmill recently, but he has missed 15 straight games and will have difficulty finding minutes with most of his teammates playing very well in his absence.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) did not dress Saturday against the Hornets.
Analysis: Diogu has done some light running on the treadmill recently, but he has missed 14 straight games and will have difficulty finding minutes with most of his teammates playing very well in his absence.
News: Ike Diogu (ankle) remains on the inactive list and he might have a difficult time getting into the rotation when he is healthy enough to return. "That's his first ankle sprain and it's fairly severe," coach Don Nelson told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I never dreamed he'd be out more than a few days, but once we get established, it's going to be hard to break back in."
Analysis: Diogu has done some light running on the treadmill recently, but he has missed 13 straight games and will have difficulty finding minutes with most of his teammates playing very well in his absence.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) did not play Saturday vs. the Bucks and missed his 11th straight game.
Analysis: Diogu is day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health. He's just 23 years old and his game is still developing. When healthy, he's a nice reserve in larger leagues.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) did not play Wednesday vs. Indiana for the 10th straight game.
Analysis: Diogu is day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health. He's just 23 years old and his game is still developing. When healthy, he's a nice reserve in larger leagues.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) did not play Friday at Denver for the eighth straight game.
Analysis: Diogu is day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health. He's just 23 years old and his game is still developing. When healthy, he's a nice reserve in larger leagues.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) did not play Wednesday vs. Denver for the eighth straight game.
Analysis: Diogu is day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health. He's just 23 years old and his game is still developing. When healthy, he's a nice reserve in larger leagues.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) remained sidelined for Monday's game against the Suns. It is the seventh straight game he has missed.
Analysis: Diogu is still considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) remained sidelined for Saturday's game against the Sonics.
Analysis: Diogu is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) remained sidelined for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Diogu is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Ike Diogu (ankle) remained sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Diogu is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu was inactive for Saturday's game vs. Detroit because of a sprained ankle. It was the second game in a row he did not play.
Analysis: Diogu is just 23 years old and his game is still developing. When healthy, he's a nice reserve in larger leagues.
News: Ike Diogu was inactive for Thursday's game vs. New Orleans because of a sprained ankle.
Analysis: He's still just 23 years old and his game is still developing. When healthy, he's a nice reserve in larger leagues.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu (ankle) was inactive for Thursday's game against the Hornets. Diogu sprained his left ankle in the second quarter on Tuesday and did not return against New Orleans.
Analysis: Diogu was having a monster game before going out, with eight rebounds and six points in only 11 minutes. He's still just 23 years old and his game is still developing. When healthy, he's a nice reserve in larger leagues.
News: Ike Diogu sprained his left ankle in the second quarter and did not return against New Orleans Tuesday.
Analysis: Diogu was having a monster game before going out, with eight rebounds and six points in only 11 minutes. He's still just 23 years old and his game is still developing. When healthy, he's a nice reserve in larger leagues.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu scored 10 points in Friday's win over Portland. He shot 4-for-8 from the floor in 23 minutes of action off the bench. He also added four rebounds.
Analysis: Diogu, the ninth pick in the 2005 draft, averaged 7.0 points and 3.3 rebounds as a rookie backup last season. He is expected to improve considerably this season, so consider adding him in deeper leagues.
News: Warriors F Ike Diogu finished Wednesday's season-opener vs. the Lakers with eight points in 24 minutes of action before fouling out.
Analysis: Diogu, the ninth pick in the 2005 draft, averaged 7.0 points and 3.3 rebounds as a rookie backup last season. He is expected to improve considerably this season, so consider adding him in deeper leagues as a possible contributor down the stretch.
News: Dajuan Wagner scored 18 points to lead seven Golden State players in double figures and the Warriors rolled to a 120-66 preseason victory over Efes Pilsen of Turkey on Thursday. Troy Murphy added 12 points and 14 rebounds for the Warriors in their exhibition opener.
Analysis: Don't expect Wagner to see that type of production during the regular season. The Warriors will still rely heavily on the likes of Jason Richardson, Baron Davis (when healthy) and Troy Murphy. Consider Mike Dunleavy and Ike Diogu in the middle-to-late rounds, but even players on the end of their bench (like Patrick O'Bryant) can be considered in the sleeper category because the team is by no means set at every position.
News: The Golden State Warriors exercised their contract options for next season on forwards Ike Diogu and Andris Biedrins.
Analysis: Diogu, the ninth pick in the 2005 draft, averaged 7.0 points and 3.3 rebounds as a rookie backup last season. He will make $2.29 million next season. Diogu is expected to improve considerably this season, so consider using a late-round pick on him in larger leagues.
News: Ike Diogu is battling an inflamed left knee and he is expected to miss at least two games for the team's summer league games in Las Vegas. He has been unable to practice, but is participating in one-on-one drills.
Analysis: Diogu, the former Arizona State product, is being counted on for big things this season in Oakland. He is a deep sleeper worthy of a flier in the later rounds when filling out a roster on Draft Day.
News: Ike Diogu was one of three Warriors in double-figures in rebounds in the win over the Clippers with 10 on Wednesday. The rookie had recorded just 17 rebounds in the Warriors' previous eight games in February. The 10 rebounds were the most since he had 12 against the Pacers on Jan. 5, his only previous double-figure effort.
Analysis: Keep an eye on him in the second half; he could become a Fantasy factor.
News: Ike Diogu combined to score just 10 points on Friday and Saturday during the Warrior's recent road trip. He came into the game averaging just four points over his last five games.
Analysis: Diogu should not be considered a reliable Fantasy option at this point.
News: Ike Diogu, whose playing time has been limited in recent games because of poor play on the defensive end, had a very active nine minutes off the bench against the Spurs, finding time for five shots (he made one), two free throws, two rebounds, two fouls and a turnover.
Analysis: Diogu isn't seeing enough minutes to consider using in any Fantasy leagues.
News: Ike Diogu scored four points on 2-of-6 shooting in 13 minutes on Friday at the Lakers.
Analysis: Diogu hasn't contributed much from the offensive or defensive end lately. He isn't even getting any significant playing time anymore.
News: Ike Diogu has totaled eight shot attempts over his last five games. He's scored just eight points over that same span.
Analysis: Diogu hasn't contributed much from the offensive or defensive end lately. He isn't even getting any significant playing time anymore. Over his last four games, he's played just 31 minutes combined.
News: Ike Diogu scored three points with two rebounds on Saturday vs. the Lakers.
Analysis: Ike only has real value in deep leagues right now due to his inconsistency.
News: Ike Diogu was 5-for-9 from the floor for 13 points on Thursday at Phoenix. He also added eight rebounds in 26 minutes.
Analysis: Diogu has become a useful Fantasy forward this season and he can be considered a more than decent start at this point.
News: Ike Diogu has alternated double-digit scoring performances with single-digit ones for the past five games. He scored six points on Wednesday vs. Miami with five rebonds.
Analysis: Don't expect much from him at this point, but consider him a possible surprise down the stretch. He's going to have to become more consistent for that to happen.
News: Ike Diogu finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds on Thursday vs. Indiana. He was 6-for-10 from the field in 38 minutes of play.
Analysis: Diogu's 12 rebounds were a career high and the double-double was the first of his career. He started at center for the Warriors and is worth at least a look. Don't expect much from him at this point, but consider him a possible surprise down the stretch.
News: Ike Diogu scored eight points on 3-for-5 shooting on Friday at Dallas. He also added four rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Diogu is not a viable source for any particular statistical category.
News: Rookie Ike Diogu had a career-best 27 points for Golden State, making 13 of 15 field goals attempts, at Detroit Friday.
Analysis: Diogu made his first eight field-goal attempts. His previous career-best was 15 points on Nov. 26 against Toronto. He played 32 minutes and will likely see more time as his game develops, although his time has been sporadic to date. Consider picking him up as a reserve forward in larger leagues in case this is the beginning of a something big.
News: Forward Ike Diogu is among the league's rookie leaders a half-dozen games into his NBA career. He entered Friday seventh in field-goal percentage (.567), ninth in points (9.2) and rebounds (3.8) per game, and 10th in free-throw percentage (.857).
Analysis: Diogu is still too green to be in any Fantasy lineups, but he is worth keeping an eye on.
News: Diogu (broken left hand) will begin the season on the injured list.
Analysis: Diogu continues to recover his injury. There is currently no timetable for his return, but he should be reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Ike Diogu fractured his left hand during practice over the weekend and will not play in either of the two preseason games in Hawaii.
Analysis: Diogu will be re-evaluated by the team once they return to Oakland. His status beyond the two preseason games is unclear.
News: The Warriors have signed their first-round pick, Ike Diogu, on Thursday.
Analysis: Diogu was the Pac-10 Player of the Year last season averaging 22.6 ppg at Arizona State.
News: The Golden State Warriors nabbed Ike Diogu of Arizona State with the ninth selection overall in the NBA draft.
Analysis: Diogu is a strong low-post presence who might already be the team's best. He will help gather rebounds and bolster one of the league's weaker frontcourts.
