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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…)

J-Rich gets his first "Beast" honor this season. (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Beast of the Night: Jason Richardson abused the Warriors with 34 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, hitting 5 threes in the process. He shot 60 percent (12-20) from the field, 100 percent (5-5) from the line and had a turnover.

Noteworthy Lines:
Rashard Lewis – 8-12 FG (67%), 5-6 FT (83%), 3 3ptm, 24 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Blk

Andre Iguodala – 8-14 FG (57%), 6-8 FT (75%), 1 3ptm, 23 Pts, 6 Reb, 6 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 TO

Dwyane Wade – 9-13 FG (69%), 9-12 FT (75%), 27 Pts, 7 Reb, 12 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 2 TO (continue reading…)

Even Curry had to bow to Billups last night. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Beast of the Night: Chauncey Billups owned the Warriors again, finishing with 37 points, 6 threes, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal and 2 turnovers. He shot 68 percent (13-19) from the field and 100 percent (5-5) from the line.

Noteworthy Lines:
John Salmons – 5-12 FG (42%), 9-10 FT (90%), 1 3ptm, 20 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Blk, 1 TO

LeBron James – 11-23 FG (48%), 11-15 FT (73%), 3 3ptm, 36 Pts, 7 Reb, 9 Ast, 2 TO

Anderson Varejao – 6-7 FG (86%), 2-2 FT (100%), 14 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Ast, 3 Blk, 1 TO (continue reading…)

Granger got his beast-face on this weekend. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Weekend Wonder: Danny Granger averaged 32.5 points, 3.5 threes, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals, 1.5 blocks and a turnover in two huge games this weekend.

Noteworthy Lines:
Tyrus Thomas (2/19) – 3-9 FG (33%), 3-4 FT (75%), 9 Pts, 12 Reb, 2 Ast, 6 Blk, 2 TO

Andre Iguodala (2/19) – 7-12 FG (58%), 5-5 FT (100%), 1 3ptm, 20 Pts, 9 Reb, 8 Ast, 4 Stl, 2 Blk

Dwight Howard (2/19) – 11-19 FG (58%), 7-10 FT (70%), 29 Pts, 16 Reb, 1 Ast, 5 Blk, 2 TO (continue reading…)

Sell high on T-Mac already? You bet. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

Buy Low:
Carlos Boozer

Chris Kaman

John Salmons

Josh Howard

Kirk Hinrich

Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Monta Ellis, Joakim Noah and any other productive fantasy players who are injured (continue reading…)