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What else can we say about you, Deron? (AP Photo/Steve C. Wilson)

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Weekend Wonder: Deron Williams was hot this past weekend, averaging 33 points, 1.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 3 threes in two games.  He shot 54 percent from the field and 90 percent from the free-throw line during that stretch. Williams is scoring four more points per game this season compared to last season and has upped his shooting form the field and free-throw line.

Lines for Discussion:
Andrew Bogut (12/10): 11-20 FG (55%), 2-4 FT (50%), 24 Pts, 22 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl, 5 Blk, 3 TOplay right now.

Marcus Camby (12/10): 6-7 FG (86%), 4-4 FT (100%), 16 Pts, 18 Reb, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 2 TO (continue reading…)

Granger looks like a steal so far this season. (NBA.com)

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Beast of the Night: Danny Granger put up 22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and hit 4 threes in an easy victory over the Clippers. He shot 43 percent (6-14) from the field, 86 percent (6-7) from the field and had no turnovers. Granger’s returning top-10 value so far this season, but DNPs loom.

Lines for Discussion:
Jameer Nelson: 6-8 FG (75%), 1-1 FT (100%), 2 threes, 15 Pts, 12 Ast, 1 Stl

Arron Afflalo: 5-11 FG (46%), 2-2 FT (100%), 4 threes, 16 Pts, 11 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl (continue reading…)

Not even Rose could stifle Felton's attack last night. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Beast of the Night: Raymond Felton ran with the Bulls and finished with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and hit 4 threes. He shot 64 percent (7-11) from the field and 100 percent (2-2) from the line. This was his first double-double with the Knicks and Felton seems poised to return solid value given his average draft position.

Lines for Discussion:
Danilo Gallinari: 7-11 FG (64%), 6-6- FT (100%), 4 threes, 24 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 TO

Amar’e Stoudemire: 5-21 FG (24%), 4-5 FT (80%), 14 Pts, 8 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 8 TO (continue reading…)

My list of the top 10 fantasy centers for 2010-11 is now live over at DimeMag.com. (It’s based on nine categories.)

Here’s a preview:

1. Brook Lopez
2. Dwight Howard
3. Al Horford
4. Al Jefferson
5. Nene
6. Andrea Bargnani
7. Marcus Camby
8. Marc Gasol
9. Joakim Noah
10. Chris Kaman

Feel free to comment here or there about the list.

Batum is his name, and he's got more than a goofy smile to offer for your fantasy squad this season. (Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Depth chart:
PG: Andre Miller, Jerryd Bayless, Elliott Williams, Patrick Mills*
SG: Brandon Roy, Rudy Fernandez, Wesley Matthews, Armon Johnson
SF: Nicolas Batum, Luke Babbitt, Dante Cunningham
PF: LaMarcus Aldridge, Jeff Pendergraph
C: Marcus Camby, Greg Oden, Joel Przybilla

Relevant fantasy players and projected draft positions/per-game stats:
Brandon Roy – G/F (Rd. 2-3): 22 Pts, 1 three, 4.5 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl
Marcus Camby – F/C (Rd. 4-5): 7.5 Pts, 9 Reb, 1 Stl, 2 Blk
LaMarcus Aldridge – F/C (Rd.  6-7): 17.5 Pts, 7.5 Reb, 1 Stl, 1 Blk
Andre Miller – PG (Rd. 8-9): 12 Pts, 3 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl
Greg Oden – C (Rd. 10-11): 9.5 Pts, 8 Reb, 2 Blk
Nicolas Batum – G/F (Rd. 12+): 10.5 Pts, 1.5 threes, 4 Reb, 1 Stl
Rudy Fernandez – SG (Rd. 13+): 9 Pts, 2 threes, 2.5 Reb, 1 Stl
Jerryd Bayless – G (Rd. 13+): 10 Pts, 3 Ast  (continue reading…)