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Bargnani looked a lot better than this last night. (Bargnani.com)

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Beast of the Night: Andrea Bargnani torched the Knicks with 41 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 threes. He shot 67 percent (16-24) from the field, 78 percent (7-9) from the free-throw line and had just one turnover. He continues to score well, but his rebounding and blocks are down from last season’s marks, as are his minutes, curiously enough.

Lines for Discussion:
Carlos Boozer: 2-6 FG (33%), 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 TO

Daniel Gibson: 4-16 FG (25%), 4-4 FT (100%), 2 threes, 14 Pts, 8 Reb, 4 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 4 TO (continue reading…)

Frye has been really solid lately but the Suns' frontcourt is going to get a little more crowded in the near future. (NBA.com)

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Buy Low:
David Lee

Carmelo Anthony

Danilo Gallinari

Jason Terry

Rajon Rondo (continue reading…)

James had no problem ignoring the hate and rubbing his "greatness" in Cleveland's face. (AP)

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Beast of the Night: LeBron James had himself a dandy homecoming, finishing with 38 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and no turnovers. He shot 60 percent (15-25) from the field, 67 percent (6-9) from the free-throw line and hit three three-pointers in just 30 minutes of boo-filled action. I guess it doesn’t matter if Akron hates him – James is unapologetically enjoying “the greatness” in South Beach, though his fantasy owners probably wouldn’t use that word at this point in the season.

Lines for Discussion:
Dwyane Wade: 10-16 FG (63%), 4-8 FT (50%), 22 Pts, 9 Reb, 9 Ast, 3 Stl, 3 TO

Daniel Gibson: 6-14 FG (43%), 5-7 FT (71%), 4 threes, 21 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl (continue reading…)

Beasley has been beastly, and that means it's time to sell high. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

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Buy Low:
Dirk Nowitzki

Antawn Jamison

Troy Murphy

O.J. Mayo

Marc Gasol (continue reading…)

Curry and Ellis will be studs again, but there's a hint of uncertainty in the air with the departure of Mad Nellie. (Rocky Widner/NBAE/Getty)

Depth chart:
PG: Stephen Curry, Jeremy Lin
SG: Monta Ellis, Charlie Bell
SF: Dorell Wright, Reggie Williams, Rodney Carney
PF: David Lee, Vladimir Radmanovic, Brandan Wright, Ekpe Udoh
C: Andris Biedrins, Louis Amundson, Dan Gadzuric

Relevant fantasy players and projected draft positions/per-game stats:
Stephen Curry – PG (Rd. 1-2): 20.5 Pts, 2 threes, 4 Reb, 6.5 Ast, 2 Stl
David Lee – F/C (Rd. 1-2): 19 Pts, 11 Reb, 2.5 Ast, 1 Stl
Monta Ellis – G (Rd. 3): 23 Pts, 1 three, 3.5 Reb, 5 Ast, 1.5 Stl
Andris Biedrins – C (Rd. 9-10): 9 Pts, 9 Reb, 1.5 Blk
Dorell Wright – G/F (Rd. 10-12): 11 Pts, 1.5 threes, 3 Reb, 1 Stl
Reggie Williams – G/F (Rd. 10-12): 10 Pts, 1 three, 3.5 Reb, 2 Ast (continue reading…)