RotoSynthesis Blog Posts for Detroit Pistons

Hitting the NBA Reset Button - Eastern Conference

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 34:00 PM 0000

A little over three weeks into the season and things we knew when the season started are no longer true. Injuries, trades, coaching changes and personnel changes have altered rotations, changed starting lineups and increased some players' value. Who are the players benefitting from early season lineup tweaks in the Eastern Conference?

What is Iverson's Legacy?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 44:00 PM 0000

What are we talking 'bout? We're talking 'bout *IVERSON*.

Rookies Worth Watching - Preseason Edition

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:00 AM 0000

Generally, rookies make for a bad investment in fantasy leagues. But the economic climate, injuries, and some teams' laser-focus on the free agent class of 2010, could open up opportunities for NBA newbies.

Early Experts Mock Draft

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 59:00 PM 0000

Geoffrey Stein from Mock Draft Central recently hosted an early mock draft with some industry pros. It was a standard 12-team league draft with 15 rounds. The scoring system was field goal percentage, free throw percentage, points, treys made, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.

Under-the-Radar Offseason Moves

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 27:00 PM 0000

This has been a pretty hectic offseason in the Association. Instead of organizations lying low and waiting for the fabled free-agent class of 2010 to hit the open market, teams across the league have made numerous high-profile moves to try to cement their place as championship contenders. The numerous trades and big name free agent signings have been discussed ad nauseam, but some moves that could have an impact in fantasy have fallen through the cracks. Here's a look at some of those moves.

NBA Free Agency: Grading Each Signing

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 42:00 PM 0000

Rasheed Wallace - 2 years, $11.5 million - Boston Celtics: This was just reported within the hour and the exact details of the contract have not been confirmed yet, but either way I absolutely love this signing for Boston. With the other Eastern Conference powerhouses making big moves and reloading on talent (Vince Carter to Orlando, Shaq to Cleveland), the Celtics needed to make a splash of their own to keep up. Sheed will fit right into the starting lineup alongside Rondo, Allen, Pierce, and KG -- his game couldn't have been better complemented at this point of his career. He no longer has what it takes to be relied upon every night as the #1 or #2 option and needs a slow-it-down halfcourt offense with clearly defined roles for each player. Boston gives him exactly that. Grade: A-

Does Not Compute

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 28:00 AM 0000

The Pistons get Villanueva and Gordon, the Magic get Vince Carter, the Grizzlies get Z-Bo... and I don't get any of it.