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Deng has every right to be pumped about yet another injury for the Bulls' frontcourt. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Buy Low:
Stephen Jackson

Nicolas Batum

Roy Hibbert

Luol Deng

J.R. Smith (continue reading…)

Rondo doesn't need the holiday season to be in a giving mood. (NBA.com)

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Beast of the Night: Rajon Rondo notched 19 points, 5 rebounds, 14 assists, 3 steals and even hit one three-pointer in last night’s last-second victory over the Sixers. He shot 64 percent (9-14) from the field, had three turnovers and played 47:14, a good indication that his health is improved for now. Rondo’s averaging a whopping 14.1 assists per game so far this season, 4.3 more than last season’s 9.8 mark.

Lines for Discussion:
Glen Davis: 7-14 FG (50%), 2-2 FT (100%), 16 Pts, 7 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 2 TO

Dwight Howard: 13-20 FG (65%), 13-18 FT (72%), 39 Pts, 15 Reb, 1 Stl, 3 Blk, 4 TO (continue reading…)

Guess who got his starting job back? This guy. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Game watch:
4 games: ATL, CHI, CLE, DEN, DET, IND, LAC, LAL, MIA, MIN, NY, OKC, ORL, POR, TOR, UTA
3 games: BOS, CHA, DAL, GS, HOU, MEM, MIL, NJ, NO, PHI, PHO, SAC, SA, WAS

Waiver-wire watch:

• Josh McRoberts: putting up solid numbers across the board lately, playing minutes at center
• Shane Battier: has blocked at least one shot in 15 straight games, playing well lately
• Marvin Williams: worth a look so long as Joe Johnson is out
• Larry Sanders: worth a look if you need blocks in a deep league
• Glen Davis: has been solid for most of the season (continue reading…)

With his health back, something of a reemergence isn't out of the question for Garnett this season. (NBA.com)

Depth chart:
PG: Rajon Rondo, Nate Robinson, Delonte West, Avery Bradley, Oliver Lafayette
SG: Ray Allen, Von Wafer
SF: Paul Pierce, Marquis Daniels
PF: Kevin Garnett, Glen Davis, Luke Harangody
C: Jermaine O’Neal, Shaquille O’Neal, Semih Erden, Kendrick Perkins

Relevant fantasy players and projected draft positions/per-game stats:
Rajon Rondo – PG (Rd. 2): 15.5 Pts, 4 Reb, 10 Ast, 2.5 Stl
Paul Pierce – G/F (Rd. 3-4): 17.5 Pts, 1.5 threes, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl
Kevin Garnett – PF (Rd. 4-6): 15 Pts, 8 Reb, 2.5 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk
Ray Allen – SG (Rd. 6-7): 15 Pts, 2 threes, 3 Reb, 2.5 Ast, 1 Stl
Jermaine O’Neal – C (Rd. 12+): 9 Pts, 5.5 Reb, 1 Blk
Nate Robinson – G (Rd. 13+):  5 Pts, 1.5 threes, 2 Ast, 1 Stl
Delonte West – G (Rd. 13+): 4 Pts, 2 Ast, 1 Stl
Shaquille O’Neal (Rd. 13+): 8.5 Pts, 5.5 Reb, 1 Blk
Glen Davis – F/C (Rd. 13+): 5 Pts, 3 Reb
Semih Erden – C (Rd. 13+): 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Blk (continue reading…)

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  Parker's ankle appears to be fine. (Flickr/HalfCrazyGirl)

  Tony Parker returned from a sprained right ankle to play in France’s victory over Finland in a qualifying game in the European Championship on Saturday.  He finished with three points in the first five minutes of the game.  Barring a setback or another big injury, Parker should be ready to go for the San Antonio Spurs’ season opener on Oct. 28 when they host the New Orleans Hornets.  Expect another solid year for the French point guard.

• Big Baby Glen Davis is finally set to re-sign with the Boston Celtics for a two-year deal reportedly worth $6.3 million.  His value would have some sizable room for improvement were it not for the Celtics’ signing of Rasheed Wallace, who should put a damper on any potential for a significant jump in stats that Davis had.  Still, Big Baby proved his worth in last year’s playoffs, and with a team filled with old veterans there is always the possibility of major minutes due to an injury to one of the team’s frontcourt players.