RotoSynthesis Blog Posts for New York Knicks

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's Next for Iverson?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 48:00 AM 0000

It seems clear Iverson won't pull a Latrell Sprewell and fade away while he still has some productive basketball left in his body. But where will he land? And should fantasy owners have any interest when he does?

Many Happy Returns?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00 AM 0000

Once upon a time, Tracy McGrady was getting mentions in those "the next Jordan" conversations, and Eddy Curry was being touted as a building block for one of the league's highest-profile franchises.

Quick Starters: Buy or Sell?

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 49:00 AM 0000

The first few weeks of the fantasy hoops season are a real mixed bag. It counts, but at the same time it really doesn't. As us fantasy hoops enthusiasts scour box scores trying to pick games apart and get an early read on players, we must also keep in mind that we are dealing with sample sizes of five games or less here. While early signs of life from players like Marc Gasol and Danilo Gallinari are certainly encouraging, their current averages and ranks will almost surely be significantly off from what they will be at the end of the season. The real question is how far off will they be?

Knick Rotation Taking Shape?

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 57:00 AM 0000

Mike D'Antoni's system is so fantasy-friendly, any changes in the Knicks' rotation are worth watching. Based on last night's game against the Hornets, it seems New York may be settling on a rotation.

Krypto-Nate vs. Lou Williams

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 53:00 PM 0000

A friend recently presented me with a keeper league question: who to save... Lou Williams or Nate Robinson?

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.

Repeating the Marbury Mistake

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 39:00 AM 0000

In year two of the Mike D'Antoni/Donnie Walsh regime at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks seem poised to repeat the mistakes they made with Stephon Marbury.

The Zombies vs Doogie Howser: A Sleeper List

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 28:00 AM 0000

A look at some sleepers that should be available late in your drafts.

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.

What is Donnie Doing?

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 37:00 AM 0000

Thoughts from a confused Knicks fan.

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.

Pre-Draft Thoughts and Observations

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00 AM 0000

What's on my mind heading into Thursday's NBA draft:

For all the talk about how the Clippers can't screw this one up with Blake Griffin sitting there for them at #1, the reality of the situation is that they certainly can (and will probably find a way to). The Clippers have been nearly as bad when it comes to player development as they have been with evaluating/drafting prospects. Even if they do end up drafting Griffin first overall, Clipper nation shouldn't be breathing a sigh of relief just yet.

That's Progress

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 16:00 PM 0000

Sports Illustrated writer Ian Thomsen ranks the most efficient and most wasteful NBA franchises, as measured by "payroll per win."

Danilo Gallinari's European Vacation

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 52:00 AM 0000

Danilo Gallinari has left the Knicks and returned to Italy to seek yet another medical opinion about his aching back and may need surgery. Could a relatively-unknown Knick fill the void?

The Small Man's Game

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 25:00 PM 0000

Nate Robinson talks about the advantages of being the smallest guy on the floor...

Let's Help Jasmina

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 05:00 AM 0000

Just helping to spread the word…