RotoSynthesis Blog Posts for Phoenix Suns

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.

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.

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.

The Suns Might Not Be That Good Any More...

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:00 AM 0000

But they seem to have a lot more fun than the average team...

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."

Old school vs new: Kareem vs Shaq

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 36:00 AM 0000

During Shaq's "Kobe, tell me how my ... tastes" freestyle last season he also made fun of the idea that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar might have been better than he is. When you add up accomplishments, though, Kareem has a pretty strong case. But what about statistically? Who was really the best center in L.A. history?