News: The Celtics will sign forward Shavlik Randolph for the rest of the season, reports the Boston Globe Wednesday.
Analysis: Randolph has played in three games for the Celtics thus far this season. He's getting 3.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game over 12.0 minutes. Randolph has low-end Fantasy value.
News: The Celtics signed power forward Shavlik Randolph to a second 10-day contract on Monday, reports ESPN. Randolph did not see any minutes during his first 10-day contract.
Analysis: Since Randolph doesn't actually get on the court for Boston, we can't readily say he has any Fantasy value. Ignore him in all formats.
News: The Celtics signed veteran forward Shavlik Randolph to a 10-day contract, the latest player to join the team on a temporary contract. Boston also inked Terrence Williams and D.J. White to 10-day contracts over the past two weeks. Randolph last appeared in NBA game with Miami during the 2009-10 season.
Analysis: Randolph has played for three teams after breaking into the league during 2005 and has appeared in 95 total games. He is not considered an efficient scorer and mainly on the court as a rebounding presence. Fantasy owners should leave him on waivers in all formats for now.
News: The Heat continued their search for a 15th man on Thursday, working out unrestricted free agent forward Shavlik Randolph in Miami, league sources told CBSSports.com. Randolph, 28, played for the Heat during the 2009-10 season and attended training camp with the Heat prior to the 2010-11 season. Randolph signed a one-year contract with no NBA opt-out with the Dongguan New Century Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association during the lockout, where he averaged 24.7 points and 11.9 rebounds in 32.9 minutes per game.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Randolph's status and where he signs, but he has minimal Fantasy value in the majority of leagues, especially if he signs with the Heat.
News: The Miami Heat waived guard Kenny Hasbrouck and PF Shavlik Randolph on Wednesday, reports the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Analysis: The former Duke Blue Devils big man averaged 2.7 points and 3.3 rebounds per game over 13.3 minutes in three preseason contests. He was clearly not going to make a difference on the roster and was therefore waived. He has no Fantasy value.
News:Shavlik Randolph is back with the Miami Heat. The team announced Tuesday that they have re-signed Randolph, a free agent forward. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: The former Duke standout has averaged 2.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 95 career NBA games. He has no Fantasy appeal.
News: The Heat re-signed Shavlik Randolph for the rest of the season Tuesday. Randolph played in two games with Miami before he was waived earlier this season. He replaced forward Alade Aminu, whose 10-day contract expired.
Analysis: Randolph has minimal Fantasy value even though he's back with the Heat. Ignore him in all leagues.
News: The Blazers signed F Shavlik Randolph to a 10-day contract on Friday. He was cut by the team on Wednesday.
Analysis: Randolph appeared in two games for the Blazers this season, totaling four points, a rebound and an assist in five minutes of action. Randolph is pretty much with Portland while the team remains banged up, so ignore him in Fantasy until further notice.
News: According to the Columbian, Blazers general manager Keith Pritchard announced that F Shavlik Randolph has been cut by the team. Randolph appeared in two games for the Blazers this season, totaling four points, a rebound and an assist in five minutes of action.
Analysis: This is not a loss for Fantasy fans considering that Randolph has seen minimal minutes. He should continue to be ignored in all Fantasy leagues even if he does sign elsewhere.
News: The short-handed Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward Shavlik Randolph with a hardship exemption from the league. Randolph, who spent last season with Portland, brings the Blazers' roster to 16 players. The league has allowed the team two hardship exemptions in light of a rash of injuries. Randolph was waived by Miami earlier this year. He played in two games for the Heat, going 1-of-7 from the field. He played in 57 games with Philadelphia in 2005-06 as a 6-foot-10 rookie out of Duke. But he's appeared in 34 games with the 76ers, the Blazers and Heat in parts of four seasons since.
Analysis: Randolph has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore him in all leagues even though he's now with Portland.
News: The Heat announced Monday that they have requested waivers on forward Shavlik Randolph. "Shavlik was the ultimate professional," said Heat president Pat Riley. "He always brought an absolute effort, dedication and discipline to the court each and every day. We wish him nothing but the best."
Analysis: Randolph appeared in two games with the Heat this season totaling two points, seven rebounds and one block in 23 minutes of action. He has minimal Fantasy value even with a team so ignore him in all leagues.
News: Sixers F Shavlik Randolph, who hadn't played since November 2006 while recovering from a broken ankle, was activated Friday against the Knicks. He played 17 seconds. "It felt good to get my feet wet," he said, his feet soaking in an ice bucket.
Analysis: Randolph will only have Fantasy value if he plays a healthy number of minutes, and 17 seconds certainly won't cut it. While the 76ers obviously want to work him back slowly, we don't see him contributing much even when back to full form. Leave him on waivers.
News: Sixers PF Shavlik Randolph (ankle) has no timetable for a return at this time.
Analysis: Randolph has spent more time on the sidelines than he has being a useful Fantasy option. He is best left on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: One bright spot for the Sixers in Friday's overtime preseason loss to New Jersey was the return of reserve forward Shavlik Randolph, who played for the first time since he broke his left ankle in a practice last November. He acknowledged before the game he was nervous, and was scoreless in 13 minutes.
Analysis: In two seasons with the Sixers, Randolph averaged 2.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 70 games. He only played 13 games last year after his Nov. 30 injury. He has minimal Fantasy value heading into 2007-08 and should go undrafted in all leagues.
News: 76ers F Shavlik Randolph worked out lightly Tuesday when the team opened training camp. He's coming back from a broken left ankle suffered in a practice nearly a year ago. He tried to rush his return last year and ended up having to push back his comeback. "I pushed myself so hard to try to get back and play the last 10 games, that I really set myself back for the summer," Randolph said. "That was my goal once I got hurt. I set myself a goal to come back and play at the end of the season. I didn't reach that goal, but I set it, and I did everything that I know that I could do to get there, but it ended up setting me back more."
Analysis: In two seasons with the Sixers, Randolph averaged 2.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 70 games. He only played 13 games last year after his Nov. 30 injury. He has minimal Fantasy value heading into 2007-08 and should go undrafted in all leagues.
News: Shavlik Randolph picked up the one-year option on his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday as he attempts a comeback from a broken and dislocated left ankle. In two seasons with the Sixers, Randolph averaged 2.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 70 games. He was limited to 13 games last year after his Nov. 30 injury. Randolph said he hadn't decided if he would play in the Sixers summer league games in Las Vegas or Salt Lake City. Randolph signed as an undrafted free agent with the Sixers before the 2005 season, following a three-year career at Duke. He signed a two-year contract - which included a reported $1.1 million option for this year - and averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds before he was hurt.
Analysis: He has minimal Fantasy value heading into 2007-08 and should not be drafted in any Fantasy league next year.
News: Sixers F Shavlik Randolph (ankle) played in just 13 games in the 2006-07 season, averaging 4.5 ppg and 4.2 rpg.
Analysis: Randolph is expected to be back at 100 percent in plenty of time for training camp this summer. In fact, he could have returned toward the end of this season if the team weren't eliminated from playoff contention. Regardless, Randolph has minimal appeal in Fantasy leagues.
News: Forward Shavlik Randolph believes he has progressed enough that he could play in a game before the end of the season. But he knows he's not 100 percent four months after fracturing and dislocating his left ankle, so he's not sure if he'll be back or not. While he is taking part in shooting drills at practice, he has yet to scrimmage or go through a full workout. I hope to practice," said Randolph, a rookie from Duke. "I'm going to continue to push it hard in individual workouts this week and see how it feels. If everything feels fine and I don't have any setbacks, try to do some practice stuff at the beginning of next week and see how it goes. I'm not going to stand here and say anything's for sure, but see how it feels."
Analysis: Randolph said his doctor wanted to be sure that the bone was completely healed and that any atrophied muscles in his leg had strengthened before he attempts to resume playing. Keep him on the waiver wire in all formats as it doesn't appear he'll be of use in Fantasy formats this season.
News: Shavlik Randolph, a second-year forward, has traveled to the last two Sixers' road games, but is still waiting to be permitted to practice. Randolph fractured and dislocated his left ankle during a Nov. 30 practice.
Analysis: Randolph said his doctor wanted to be sure that the bone was completely healed and that any atrophied muscles in his leg had strengthened before he attempts to resume playing. Keep him on the waiver wire in all formats as it doesn't appear he'll be of use in Fantasy formats this season.
News: Sixers F Shavlik Randolph (ankle) was hoping to be cleared for more basketball-related activities over the weekend, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, but has been limited to some shooting and lots of strength, flexibility and conditioning work. He'll get another medical update in about 2 weeks, and still hopes to play at least a few games before the season ends. "It's tough for me, especially sitting on the bench [in street clothes], because you get so into the game," he said. "I know I can't do anything stupid. I learned my lesson the hard way when I was in college; you've got to listen to your body. You don't want anything to linger on."
Analysis: Randolph said his doctor wanted to be sure that the bone was completely healed and that any atrophied muscles in his leg had strengthened before he attempts to resume playing. Keep him on the waiver wire in all formats as it doesn't appear he'll be of use in Fantasy formats this season.
News: Sixers forward Shavlik Randolph, who played in the first 13 games before breaking and fracturing his ankle in practice Nov. 30, has progressed to the point where he is shooting free throws with the team at the end of each workout. He just started running again and hopes to be back by the end of March.
Analysis: Randolph has no Fantasy value at this time, but he might be useful at the end of the season if he can return and make an impact on the Sixers roster.
News: Forward Shavlik Randolph is doing everything he can to return to the 76ers this season. Randolph, a second-year power forward, dislocated and fractured his left ankle Nov. 30 during a team practice. Randolph is scheduled to meet with doctors Wednesday to see if they can remove a pin that's stabilizing his ankle ligament. Once the pin comes out, he is expected to be back on the court in four to six weeks. "Pretty much what they said is they can probably clear me to play by March 1," Randolph said. "As far as me being actually able to go out there and be in shape and be able to be me, it'll take a little bit longer to get my timing and everything back. I know my work ethic won't be an issue. Once they clear me to go full speed, I'm going to do everything I can to be out there as soon as possible."
Analysis: Randolph, who averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in 13 games this season, is able to lift weights, walk in the pool and ride the stationary bicycle, although he can only put 50 percent of his body weight on the ankle. "I know I'm not thinking I'm going to come back and save the season," Randolph said. "It's just a personal goal I've set for myself that I think I'll be able to do. I play because I love to play. Whether it's 10 games or 30 games, I expect to finish off the season with this team." He has no Fantasy value at this point.
News: His surgery was a success, accoring to the Philadelphia Courier Post, and Shavlik Randolph will start a three- to four-month recovery from a gruesome ankle injury suffered during the 76ers' practice Thursday. Randolph broke and dislocated his left ankle when he tried to block the drive of Andre Iguodala. Randolph underwent a 75-minute procedure at Penn Presbyterian Hospital Thursday night.
Analysis: Sixers president and general manager Billy King said the injury isn't career-threatening and that Randolph might return before the end of the season. "It's unfortunate," King said. "I thought he was having a good year. He was becoming a big part of the rotation." Randolph was averaging 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game.
News: Philadelphia 76ers forward Shavlik Randolph was set to undergo surgery Thursday night after he broke his left ankle earlier at practice and was taken by ambulance to a hospital. Randolph was playing defense when he landed on the foot of Andre Iguodala. "I saw players just running around and screaming," Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks said. "It was something bad. I've never seen anything like it in my life." Randolph averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds and started the last six games in Chris Webber's absence. He was undrafted following a three-year career at Duke. "It was a freak accident," said Iguodala, who watched helplessly as Randolph lost his balance and landed awkwardly. "It was like a Joe Theismann thing," he said, referring to the career-ending hit on the Washington Redskins quarterback in 1985. A team spokesman said Randolph suffered a broken and dislocated ankle.
Analysis: "It is unfortunate Shav got hurt today," said team President Billy King. "He will be missed as he is an integral part of this team, but I am confident that the rest of the guys will step up in his absence." Initial reports out of Sixers camp indicate that he is out indefinitely and we'd venture to guess he's done for the year. Drop him in all Fantasy leagues -- he shouldn't have been owned in many in the first place.
News: Sixers F Shavlik Randolph broke his left ankle in practice Thursday. He suffered the injury by stepping on Andre Iguodala's foot.
Analysis: Initial reports out of Sixers camp indicate that he is out indefinitely and we'd venture to guess he's done for the year. Drop him in all Fantasy leagues -- he shouldn't have been owned in many in the first place.
News: Sixers F Shavlik Randolph (ankle) returned to action on Monday against the Miami Heat. He had two points and eight rebounds in his return.
Analysis: Randolph is not a recommended Fantasy option at this time.
News: Sixers F Shavlik Randolph (ankle) was unable to play Saturday at Cleveland. He is considered day to day.
Analysis: When healthy, he's not a recommended Fantasy option at this stage anyway.
News: Forward Shavlik Randolph sprained his left ankle 41 seconds into the third quarter Friday vs. Chicago and didn't return. Randolph, who is the replacement starter for the injured Chris Webber, said he expects to play Saturday at Cleveland.
Analysis: Consider him day to day and questionable for Saturday at Cleveland. When healthy, he's not a recommended Fantasy option at this stage anyway.
News: Philadelphia's Shavlik Randolph left Friday's game vs. Chicago early in the third quarter with a sprained left ankle. X-rays were negative, but he did not return.
Analysis: Consider him day to day and questionable for Saturday at Cleveland. When healthy, he's not a recommended Fantasy option at this stage anyway.
News: With Chris Webber (strained lower back) and Steven Hunter (sprained right knee) unavailable Saturday against the Clippers, Shavlik Randolph, who had only averaged 7.4 minutes in the first seven games, started opposite Samuel Dalembert up front and journeyman Alan Henderson (team-high nine rebounds in 26 minutes) was the third big man.
Analysis: Randolph finished with eight points and three rebounds in 19 minutes, but he's not expected to be a big contributor this year.
News: Sixers reserves Rodney Carney and Shavlik Randolph scored two points a piece in the team's season-opening loss Wednesday vs. Atlanta.
Analysis: Neither player is worthy of Fantasy consideration at the moment.
News: The 76ers bench will consist of G Kevin Ollie, G Louis Williams, F Kyle Korver, F Rodney Carney, F Shavlik Randolph, F Bobby Jones, F Alan Henderson, F Steven Smith and C Steven Hunter to start the season.
Analysis: Korver gives the Sixers a 3-point threat off the bench, while Randolph should add rebounding and a lunch-pail mentality in the paint. Hunter and Carney are the wild cards for a reserve group that was ineffective in 2005-06. Carney has caught the eye of the coaching staff and could develop some Fantasy value, but should remain on the waiver wire until further notice. The same goes for the rest of the players on the bench.
News: Shavlik Randolph re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday after a surprising rookie season in which the undrafted forward provided a needed spark off the bench.
Analysis: Randolph will participate in the team's Rocky Mountain Revue Summer League in Salt Lake City. He averaged 2.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 8.5 minutes in 57 games last season.
News: Shavlik Randolph played just one minute on Thursday vs. Denver.
Analysis: Randolph does not have a regular role with the Sixers these days. Ignore him in Fantasy leagues.
News: Shavlik Randolph started at power forward for Philadelphia on Wednesday at Phoenix, but he logged only 12 minutes and two points.
Analysis: Randolph brought down only two rebounds which is really his only source for any Fantasy value.
News: Shavlik Randolph scored eight points on 3-of-4 shooting with five rebounds in 20 minutes on Dec. 21 vs. Golden State.
Analysis: He will be a cheap source of rebounds in deeper leagues if he starts to receive more playing time.
News: Randolph was placed on the injured list on Tuesday due to his foot injury.
Analysis: Randolph might be back in late November, but he is not a useful Fantasy option.
News: Randolph is expected to miss at least two weeks due to a stress fracture in his foot.
Analysis: The rookie out of Duke is battling for a roster spot, but the injury is certainly not helpful.
