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J-Rich played out of his mind this past weekend. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Weekend Warrior: Jason Richardson steamrolled through the weekend, averaging 34 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 0.5 blocks and 6 threes in two games played. He shot 63 percent from the field and 50 percent from the free-throw line. Richardson’s been huge for his owners and has been putting up top-20 averages so far this season.

Lines for Discussion:
Jose Calderon (11/26): 5-9 FG (56%), 2 threes, 12 Pts, 5 Reb, 15 Ast, 4 Stl, 3 TO

Channing Frye (11/26): 6-11 FG (55%), 4 threes, 16 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl, 4 Blk, 2 TO (continue reading…)

Roy is the first 'Beast' of the 2010-11 NBA season. (Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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Beast of the Night: Brandon Roy kicked off the season with 24 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals, hitting 4 threes in the process. He shot 45 percent (9-20) from the field, 100 percent (2-2) from the line and had 2 turnovers. What slow preseason?

Lines for Discussion:
LeBron James: 10-21 FG (48%),  8-12 FT (67%), 3 threes, 31 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 8 TO

Dwyane Wade: 4-16 FG (25%), 4-6 FT (67%), 1 three, 13 Pts, 4 Reb, 6 Ast, 3 Stl, 6 TO (continue reading…)

My list of the top 10 fantasy shooting guards for 2010-11 is now live over at DimeMag.com. (It’s based on nine categories.)

Here’s a teaser:

1. Kobe Bryant
   
2. Dwyane Wade
   
3. Joe Johnson
4. Brandon Roy
5. Monta Ellis
6. Stephen Jackson
7. Tyreke Evans
8. Manu Ginobili
9. Jason Richardson
10. Kevin Martin

Feel free to comment here or there about the list.

Batum is his name, and he's got more than a goofy smile to offer for your fantasy squad this season. (Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Depth chart:
PG: Andre Miller, Jerryd Bayless, Elliott Williams, Patrick Mills*
SG: Brandon Roy, Rudy Fernandez, Wesley Matthews, Armon Johnson
SF: Nicolas Batum, Luke Babbitt, Dante Cunningham
PF: LaMarcus Aldridge, Jeff Pendergraph
C: Marcus Camby, Greg Oden, Joel Przybilla

Relevant fantasy players and projected draft positions/per-game stats:
Brandon Roy – G/F (Rd. 2-3): 22 Pts, 1 three, 4.5 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl
Marcus Camby – F/C (Rd. 4-5): 7.5 Pts, 9 Reb, 1 Stl, 2 Blk
LaMarcus Aldridge – F/C (Rd.  6-7): 17.5 Pts, 7.5 Reb, 1 Stl, 1 Blk
Andre Miller – PG (Rd. 8-9): 12 Pts, 3 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl
Greg Oden – C (Rd. 10-11): 9.5 Pts, 8 Reb, 2 Blk
Nicolas Batum – G/F (Rd. 12+): 10.5 Pts, 1.5 threes, 4 Reb, 1 Stl
Rudy Fernandez – SG (Rd. 13+): 9 Pts, 2 threes, 2.5 Reb, 1 Stl
Jerryd Bayless – G (Rd. 13+): 10 Pts, 3 Ast  (continue reading…)

Roy had a good time last night but a meager fantasy playoff schedule looms. (NBAE via Getty Images/Sam Forencich)

Beast of the Night: Brandon Roy lit up the Warriors with 41 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. He shot 64 percent (14-22) from the field, 77 percent (13-17) from the line and had 4 turnovers.

Noteworthy Lines:
Jamal Crawford – 8-16 FG (50%), 9-11 FT (82%), 4 3ptm, 29 Pts, 3 Ast, 1 TO

Andray Blatche – 12-19 FG (63%), 6-6 FT (100%), 30 Pts, 10 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Stl, 7 TO

Corey Maggette – 8-15 FG (53%), 8-9 FT (89%), 25 Pts, 5 Reb, 6 Ast, 1 Stl, 3 TO (continue reading…)