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This is not a hug -- it's a visual metaphor for Kaman's production this season. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Depth chart:
PG: Baron Davis, Randy Foye, Eric Bledsoe
SG: Eric Gordon, Rasual Butler
SF: Ryan Gomes, Al-Farouq Aminu
PF: Blake Griffin, Craig Smith, Brian Cook
C: Chris Kaman, DeAndre Jordan

Relevant fantasy players and projected draft positions/per-game stats:
Baron Davis – PG (Rd. 4-5): 14.5 Pts, 1.5 threes, 3 Reb, 7.5 Ast, 1.5 Stl
Eric Gordon – SG (Rd. 5-7): 18 Pts, 2 threes, 3 Reb, 3.5 Ast, 1 Stl
Chris Kaman – C (Rd. 7-9): 15.5 Pts, 8.5 Reb, 2 Ast, 1.5 Blk
Blake Griffin – PF (Rd. 7-9): 18 Pts, 8 Reb, 1 Stl, 1 Blk
Randy Foye – G (Rd. 13+): 6.5 Pts, 3 Ast
Ryan Gomes – F (Rd. 13+): 8 Pts, 1 three, 3.5 Reb
Rasual Butler – G/F (Rd. 13+): 6 Pts, 1 three (continue reading…)

Yeah, that's right Gilbert -- your number's finally been called. (Keith Allison/Flickr)

Round seven and still going strong.

It’s been a fun ride so far and this middle part of the draft is where it gets really exhilarating. The pressure of conforming to general opinion from the earlier rounds is gone, but the pickings aren’t yet slim enough that you can let up a bit like you may be able to do in the latter rounds. This is where you start seeing and doing things you might not have expected heading into the draft, and where big-time steals are made.

Henry got me nodding, grimacing and raising my eyebrows in round six, so I’m hoping to give him (and you) a similarly emotional ride here in round seven.

If you need to catch up, here are round one, round two, round three, round four, round five and the aforementioned round six.

I could call this round the “Dirty Dozen,” since there are so many dudes being taken here that might cause you to groan in boredom and agony. But there are some exciting picks, too. Read on and hold onto your butts — this might be a rocky one: (continue reading…)

Jose's starting again, but that won't mean all that much. (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

[Read the full, original post at Dimemag.com]

Buy Low:
Chauncey Billups

Eric Gordon

Joe Johnson, Derrick Rose, Chris Paul and any other productive fantasy players who are injured (continue reading…)

The Matrix is back, and now it's time to trade him. (NBAE via Getty Images/Glenn James)

Buy Low:
Chris Bosh

Kirk Hinrich

Paul Pierce

Mo Williams

Trevor Ariza

Eric Gordon, Luol Deng, Rodney Stuckey and any other productive fantasy players who are injured (continue reading…)

Webster shouldn't be sneaking around your attention. (NBAE via Getty Images/Sam Forencich)

Beast of the Night: Martell Webster poured in 28 points on 7 threes and adding 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and 1 turnover against the Clippers. He shot 69 percent (9-13) from the floor and 100 percent (3-3) from the free throw line. Webster’s value is safe for now thanks to the Blazers’ trade on Tuesday and he should be owned in most leagues.

Noteworthy Lines:
Jason Richardson – 12-17 FG (71%), 1-2 FT (50%), 2 3ptm, 27 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 Blk, 1 TO

Mike Conley – 3-12 FG (25%), 3-4 FT (75%), 1 3ptm, 10 Pts, 1 Reb, 11 Ast, 3 Stl

Kevin Love – 9-14 FG (64%), 3-3 FT (100%), 1 3ptm, 22 Pts, 15 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 TO (continue reading…)