With Chris Kaman and Corey Maggette both sick, rookie Al Thornton was able to put up a career night.
Are you still convinced that, when push comes to shove, LeBron James can’t deliver in the clutch? That he doesn’t have that killer instinct? Uh, whatever, dude. King James leads the league in fourth-quarter scoring and he [...]

January 31st, 2008
Categories: BASKETBALL, NBA Daily Dose, RotoRob . Author: RotoRob . Comments: 1 Comment

Dear RotoRob.com,
What do you think Justin Upton will do this year? I’m trying to decide whether or not I should keep him.
Greg
Greg,
I could see Upton putting up around .275/.350/.500 in 2008 and only getting better next year. Keeper? Abso-freaking-lutely!

January 30th, 2008
Categories: BASEBALL, Dear RotoRob, RotoRob . Author: RotoRob . Comments: No Comments

When reviewing Tim’s “all outfielders, all the time” strategy, you don’t need to wonder if he just fell off a truck - he really did!
A couple of weeks ago, the fine folks over at Mock Draft Central assembled their first “Expert” mock of the New Year, with yours truly being fortunate enough to pick up [...]

January 30th, 2008
Categories: BASEBALL, Draft strategy, Mock drafts, Tim McLeod . Author: Tim McLeod . Comments: 5 Comments

Chris Lofton has the Volunteers shooting up the rankings.
Maybe he is playing with a chip on his shoulder over his exclusion from the final roster for this past summer’s Pan-Am games. Maybe he’s just being a senior leader. Whatever he’s doing, Chris Lofton is stepping up at the right time for the Tennessee Volunteers. [...]

January 30th, 2008
Categories: BASKETBALL, Daniel Olson, The Bench Warmer . Author: Daniel Olson . Comments: No Comments

Sean Williams, left, when he isn’t making inappropriate contact with A.I., has shown tremendous potential as a shot-blocking centre. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
It’s decision time. Now is the time in the season when you are forced to make a decision. Do you think your team has what it takes to win it all, or do you [...]

January 29th, 2008
Categories: BASKETBALL, Next Generation, Steve Simon . Author: Steve Simon . Comments: 4 Comments