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This is how Granger's owners are feeling -- so far. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Beast of the Night: Danny Granger crowned the Kings with 37 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and 3 threes last night. He shot 63 percent (12-19) from the field, 91 percent (10-11) from the line and had four turnovers. Despite the talk of cutting back his minutes, Granger is playing about a minute more per game and has mostly maintained his averages from last season.

Lines for Discussion:
Anderson Varejao: 7-12 FG (58%), 2-3 FT (67%), 16 Pts, 12 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 TO

Nicolas Batum: 0-4 FG (0%), 2-2 FT (100%), 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 TO (continue reading…)

KG has made quite a comeback and is giving his owners a lot to be thankful for so far in 2010-11. (Flickr/Keith Allison)

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In honor of Thanksgiving, here’s a list of the turkeys and the non-turkeys so far this season. Happy Thanksgiving, readers. I’m grateful for your time, comments and consideration.

The 2010-11 All-Turkey Fantasy Team (So Far):
PG – Chauncey Billups
SG – O.J. Mayo
SF – Trevor Ariza
PF – Anthony Randolph
C – Robin Lopez (continue reading…)

Birdman wasn't the only one happy with Melo's performance last night. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

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Beast of the Night: Carmelo Anthony owned the Warriors to the tune of 39 points, 2 threes, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 3 turnovers. He shot 42 percent (10-24) from the field and 100 percent (17-17) from the free-throw line. Melo is Melo.

Lines for Discussion:
Kevin Garnett: 8-10 FG (80%), 1-1 FT (100%), 17 Pts, 11 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 2 TO

Dwyane Wade: 1-13 FG (8%), 1-5 FT (20%), 3 Pts, 4 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 Blk, 5 TO (continue reading…)

Lopez can't be this bad all season, can he? (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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Buy Low:
Brook Lopez

Al Jefferson

Danilo Gallinari

Gilbert Arenas

John Salmons (continue reading…)

'Melo's off to a great start (or is it end?) in Denver this season, but let's see if he can maintain it. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Beast of the Night: Carmelo Anthony filled the stat sheet with 32 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks, along with a three and 4 turnovers last night in Chicago. He shot 50 percent (11-22) from the field and 100 percent (9-9) from the line. Anthony’s having a solid start to the season so far, and while he’s scoring fewer points than last season, all his other categories have improved. ‘Melo started strong last season but came back down to earth, so let’s see if he can keep this up.

Lines for Discussion:
Manu Ginobili: 9-17 FG (53%), 3-3 FT (100%), 5 threes, 26 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl, 3 TO

Tyrus Thomas: 5-11 FG (46%), 6-8 FT (75%), 16 Pts, 8 Reb, 2 Stl, 3 Blk, 2 TO (continue reading…)