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Granger looks like a steal so far this season. (NBA.com)

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Beast of the Night: Danny Granger put up 22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and hit 4 threes in an easy victory over the Clippers. He shot 43 percent (6-14) from the field, 86 percent (6-7) from the field and had no turnovers. Granger’s returning top-10 value so far this season, but DNPs loom.

Lines for Discussion:
Jameer Nelson: 6-8 FG (75%), 1-1 FT (100%), 2 threes, 15 Pts, 12 Ast, 1 Stl

Arron Afflalo: 5-11 FG (46%), 2-2 FT (100%), 4 threes, 16 Pts, 11 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl (continue reading…)

Deng is showing everybody who's boss. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Beast of the Night: Luol Deng put up 26 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks and hit 2 threes in a blowout victory over the Warriors last night. He shot 47 percent (9-19) from the field, 86 percent (6-7) from the free-throw line and had no turnovers. Deng remains a good sell-high candidate before Carlos Boozer returns later this month.

Lines for Discussion:
Ray Allen: 13-23 FG (57%), 2-2 FT (100%), 7 threes, 35 Pts, 1 Reb, 2 TO

Dwyane Wade: 2-12 FG (17%), 4-6 FT (67%), 8 Pts, 1 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Blk, 6 TO (continue reading…)

Is this what a two-time bust looks like? (AP Photo/Claudio Scaccini)

We’re hours away from the start of what should be an indelible 2010-11 NBA season. I hope you’re as excited as I am.

I’ve posted my top five fantasy basketball storylines to watch this season. Head over to DimeMag.com to read the full post. Below is a teaser:

1. Sleepers or Busts: Anthony Randolph, J.J. Hickson, Nicolas Batum, Austin Daye, Jeff Teague, Leandro Barbosa and Rodrigue Beaubois – these are some of the names that have been tagged with “sleeper” for 2010-11. Who will fulfill that label? Who will continue to slumber? And how forgiving will we be of the latter group?… (continue reading…)

Carmelo was all smiles at media day, but his real-life drama could have implications for fantasy basketball, too. (Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Depth chart:
PG: Chauncey Billups, Ty Lawson, Anthony Carter
SG: Arron Afflalo, J.R. Smith
SF: Carmelo Anthony
PF: Al Harrington, Shelden Williams, Renaldo Balkman, Kenyon Martin
C: Nene Hilario, Chris Andersen, D.J. Mbenga

Relevant fantasy players and projected draft positions/per-game stats:
Carmelo Anthony – SF (Rd. 2): 29 Pts, 1 three, 7 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl
Chauncey Billups – PG (Rd. 2-3): 17 Pts, 2 threes, 3 Reb, 6 Ast, 1 Stl
Nene Hilario – F/C (Rd. 3-4): 15 Pts, 8 Reb, 2 Ast, 1.5 Stl, 1 Blk
J.R. Smith – G/F (Rd. 8-10): 14 Pts, 2 threes, 3.5 Reb, 2.5 Ast, 1.5 Stl
Al Harringston – F/C (Rd. 8-10):  15.5 Pts, 2 threes, 6 Reb, 1 Stl
Chris Andersen – F/C (Rd. 12+): 6 Pts, 7 Reb, 2.5  Blk
Ty Lawson – PG (Rd. 13+): 9 Pts, 4 Ast, 1 Stl
Arron Afflalo – SG (Rd. 13+): 8 Pts, 1 three, 3 Reb
Shelden Williams – PF (Rd. 13+): 4 Pts, 4 Reb (continue reading…)

Check out my list of the top 10 point guards for 2010-11 over at DimeMag.com. (It’s based on nine categories.)

Here’s a teaser:

1. Chris Paul
2. Deron Williams
3. Stephen Curry
4. Steve Nash
5. Jason Kidd
6. Chauncey Billups
7. Rajon Rondo
8. Mo Williams
9. Raymond Felton
10. Darren Collison

Feel free to comment here or there about the list.