News: The Bergen Record reports that, with the return of Jordan Farmar from injury, Nets PG Orien Greene's 10-day contract isn't likely to be extended.
Analysis: Green has only averaged 1.7 minutes in three games with the Nets. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: The Nets signed free agent G Orien Greene to a 10-day contract last Monday. He had not played in an NBA game since the 2007-08 regular season. Greene has appeared in three games, but has totaled just six minutes.
Analysis: Greene was added with the Nets needing some depth while Jordan Farmar is sidelined due to injury. He is not expected to play a significant role and may not be on the team for long. He should not be owned in Fantasy.
News: The Sacramento Kings waived guard Orien Greene on Thursday after just seven games with the club.
Analysis: Greene, a third-year pro, started two early games as Sacramento's point guard in place of injured Mike Bibby. But Greene lost the job early on, and newcomer Beno Udrih had 17 points and five assists in the Kings' loss to Minnesota on Wednesday night. He might latch on with another team, but can be left on Fantasy waivers.
News: Kings PG Orien Greene had just two points despite starting at point guard in Wednesday's season opener at New Orleans. He had just one assist, one rebound and a steal.
Analysis: Greene did manage to pick up four fouls and turned the ball over twice. Despite starting, it's clear Greene is not a player that should be active in any Fantasy league.
News: Pacers G Orien Greene averaged 1.5 ppg in 41 appearances during the 2006-07 regular season.
Analysis: Greene doesn't get enough playing time to be considered a good Fantasy player. Don't draft him in Fantasy play.
News: Pacers guard Orien Greene played 17 minutes against the Kings, one short of his season high, as coach Rick Carlisle looked to improve his perimeter defense. He had two points, five rebounds and an assist.
Analysis: Greene doesn't get enough playing time to be considered a good Fantasy player. Keep him reserved in all scoring formats.
News: Orien Greene, who had been on the inactive list for the three previous games, played four minutes on Friday and hit a three-pointer.
Analysis: Rick Carlisle said he could receive more playing time because of his defensive ability, but still won't see enough minutes to matter in most Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers F Shawne Williams, G Orien Greene and F Josh Powell did not play on Friday against the Sonics.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options at this time.
News: Pacers F/C Jermaine O'Neal, G Orien Greene, F Maceo Baston and F Shawne Williams did not play in Wednesday's loss at Washington.
Analysis: Aside from O'Neal, none of these players should be considered viable Fantasy options.
News: Boston Celtics forward Wally Szczerbiak will miss the final seven games of the season because of a knee injury that requires surgery. He had an MRI on his left knee Thursday at a hospital, team spokesman Jeff Twiss said. After consulting with the team physician and Celtics officials, Szczerbiak will have arthroscopic surgery early next week.
Analysis: The Celtics expect him to return next season. He averaged 17.5 points in 32 games with the Celtics after being acquired from Minnesota on Jan. 26. Expect rookie Orien Greene to see a boost in playing time. He's worth adding in larger leagues if you need a replacement for Wally, but don't expect regular production from the young guard. Tony Allen has scored in double-figures in four straight games and he should see a boost.
News: The Celtics suspended Orien Greene indefinitely for his high speed run through Waltham, Mass. in the early hours of Monday morning.
Analysis: It is likely that the rookie will be out just for Wednesday night’s game against the Knicks. Even having served the suspension, however, he is only a keeper option in deeper leagues.
News: Orien Greene failed to score in 11 minutes on Sunday at Milwaukee.
Analysis: Greene was called the Celts' biggest individual surprise by Paul Pierce recently and he's caught the eye of head coach Doc Rivers, but he's still not getting to be anything more than a backup point guard.
News: Oriene Greene failed to score for the second straight game Wednesday vs. Washington. He has just 14 points combined in his last six games.
Analysis: Greene was called the Celts' biggest individual surprise by Paul Pierce recently and he's caught the eye of head coach Doc Rivers, but he's still not getting to be anything more than a backup point guard. The only leagues he should be owned in are very deep keeper leagues at this point.
News: Orien Greene had six assists in 15:35 on Saturday at New Jersey. Celtics head coach Doc Rivers told reporters that Greene is the team's backup point guard at this point. Orien is definitely the backup point," said Rivers. "There's no doubt about that. Orien's more solid, smarter, stronger, bigger. He gives me some size at that position. He just does a lot of little things that I like."
Analysis: Greene could develop some Fantasy value at some point this year, but he still does not log enough minutes to merit picking up. Keep an eye on him and he's worth owning in very deep keeper leagues.
News: Orien Greene scored four points in 11 minutes on Monday night at Detroit. He is averaging 11 minutes per contest this season and he's only averaging 2 points per game.
Analysis: Greene is not ready to contribute regularly at the NBA level any time soon. The rookie should not be taking up any roster space at this time, but he could develop into a quality Fantasy guard as the Celtics are heading toward a huge youth movement.
News: Rookie Orien Greene is learning that playing point guard in the NBA is a bit different than at the collegiate level. He's struggled at times and is averaging less than 2.0 ppg and 2.0 apg through the team's first 20 games.
Analysis: Greene has potential and has displayed it at times for head coach Doc Rivers, but he has no Fantasy value.
News: Rookie guard Orien Greene is averaging 1.6 ppg in 13 games played this season.
Analysis: Greene hasn't been able make much of an impact this season, but he could develop a role in the Celtics' depleated backcourt. Just keep an eye on him for now.
