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K-Mart has been loud, proud and healthy lately. (Harry How/Getty Images)

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

Waiver-wire watch:

• Toney Douglas: averaging 16.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.5 threes in four games this month
• Jerryd Bayless: producing 24 points, three rebounds, 6.4 assists, one steal and 2.2 threes per game this month; should thrive the rest of the way with Jose Calderon sidelined
• Wes Johnson: his last two games were solid
• Sasha Vujacic: averaging 13.6 points, five rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.6 threes this month; should finish strong with Deron Williams out
• Kenyon Martin: playing very well lately, hasn’t missed a game since Feb. 25 (continue reading…)

While ‘Melo will get all the headlines, fantasy owners should know that the name to pay attention to in the aftermath of this deal is Ty Lawson. (Flickr/Keith Allison)

In the slightly tweaked words of Mary J. Blige, no more ‘Melodrama. It should come as a surprise to no one but the blindest Nets fan that Carmelo Anthony has finally landed in Manhattan to play for the New York Knicks. While the deal is awaiting league approval, and though some of these names will probably move again before Thursday’s trade deadline, here’s a quick look at the fantasy impact of this mega deal. To read my full thoughts on the fallout, head on over to DimeMag.com.

New York Knicks get: Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter, Renaldo Balkman and Corey Brewer

Fantasy impact:
↔ Carmelo Anthony

↑ Chauncey Billups

↔ Amar’e Stoudemire

↑ Ronny Turiaf (continue reading…)

Yep, this is about as cool as it gets for the Timberwolves this season. (Danielle Warzala/NBA.com)

Depth chart:
PG: Luke Ridnour, Jonny Flynn, Sebastian Telfair
SG: Corey Brewer, Wayne Ellington
SF: Martell Webster, Wesley Johnson, Lazar Hayward
PF: Kevin Love, Michael Beasley, Anthony Tolliver
C: Darko Milicic, Nikola Pekovic, Kosta Koufos

Relevant fantasy players and projected draft positions/per-game stats:
Kevin Love – F/C (Rd. 4-5): 16 Pts, 12.5 Reb, 2.5 Ast
Michael Beasley – F (Rd. 10-11): 15 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Stl
Luke Ridnour – PG (Rd. 11+): 12 Pts, 1 three, 4.5 Ast, 1 Stl
Darko Milicic – C (Rd. 11+):  9.5 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Stl, 1.5 Blk
Wesley Johnson – SF (Rd. 12+): 10 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl
Martell Webster – G/F (Rd. 13+): 10 Pts, 1.5 threes, 3 Reb
Corey Brewer – G/F (Rd. 13+): 12 Pts, 1 three, 3 Reb, 1 Stl
Jonny Flynn – PG (Rd. 13+): 11 Pts, 1 three, 4 Ast, 1 Stl (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…)

The King was, well, the king of the night. (NBAE via Getty Images/Gregory Shamus)

Beast of the Night: LeBron James led the Cavs to victory with 36 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers and a three. He shot 56 percent (9-16) from the field and 81 percent (17-21) from the line. Ho-hum.

Noteworthy Lines:
Michael Beasley – 9-14 FG (64%), 2-2 FT (100%), 1 3ptm, 21 Pts, 12 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 Blk, 1 TO

Tim Duncan – 6-12 FG (50%), 3-4 FT (75%), 15 Pts, 12 Reb, 4 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 Blk, 1 TO

Manu Ginobili – 8-16 FG (50%), 3-3 FT (100%), 2 3ptm, 21 Pts, 3 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 TO (continue reading…)