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Taj Gibson has a chance to do big things this season, and without Mr. Rose around, he’s the most exciting part of the Bulls in 2012-13. (Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Depth chart:

Relevant fantasy players and their projected draft round (PDR) and per-game stats:

Felton's been a thieving beast lately. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Weekend Wonder: Raymond Felton tore it up this past weekend, averaging 27.5 points, 3.5 threes, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 5.5 steals, 1 block and 3.5 turnovers in two games. He shot 58 percent from the field and 91 percent from the line during this stretch. Felton is meeting expectations so far.

Lines for Discussion:
Elton Brand (11/19): 1-7 FG (14%), 2-2 FT (100%), 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 TO

Michael Beasley (11/19): 9-22 FG (41%), 6-6 FT (100%), 1 three, 25 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 Blk, 6 TO (continue reading…)

Bledsoe better be on your radar by now. (NBA.com)

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

Waiver-wire watch:

• Eric Bledsoe: playing the role of this year’s Darren Collison with Baron Davis out
• Toney Douglas: top-ranked player in nine-category leagues last week
• Ronny Turiaf: getting around 25 minutes a night, good for blocks (continue reading…)

Especially with Boozer's hand injury, all eyes are on Rose to see if he can finally break through into fantasy eliteness. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)

Depth chart:
PG: Derrick Rose, C.J. Watson
SG: Ronnie Brewer, Kyle Korver, Keith Bogans
SF: Luol Deng, James Johnson
PF: Taj Gibson, Carlos Boozer
C: Joakim Noah, Kurt Thomas, Omer Asik

Relevant fantasy players and projected draft positions/per-game stats:
Carlos Boozer - F/C (Rd. 3-5): 18.5 Pts, 9.5 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl
Derrick Rose - PG (Rd. 3-5): 19 Pts, 4 Reb, 6.5 Ast, 1 Stl
Joakim Noah - F/C (Rd. 4-5): 10 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Ast, 1.5 Blk
Luol Deng - SF (Rd. 6-7): 14.5 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl
Taj Gibson - PF (Rd. 7-10): 10 Pts, 8 Reb, 1.5 Blk
Ronnie Brewer - G/F (Rd. 12+): 9 Pts, 3 Reb, 1.5 Stl
C.J. Watson - G (Rd. 13+): 8 Pts, 2.5 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl
Kyle Korver - G/F (Rd. 13+): 7 Pts, 1.5 threes
Kurt Thomas - F/C (Rd. 13+): 4 Pts, 5.5 Reb
James Johnson - F (Rd. 13+): 4 Pts, 3.5 Reb (continue reading…)

Wade is staying in Miami and he'll have a very capable sidekick in Bosh. Will the duo become a trio by Thursday evening? (Keith Allison/Flickr)

Two-thirds of the dream trio that has been the recipient of so much attention this summer have finally decided on their future.

Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh announced today that they plan to sign with the Miami Heat.

From a fantasy standpoint, it’s not all that exciting — yet. It’s too early to jump to concrete conclusions on Wade and Bosh’s values next season, since we don’t know who else will (or will not) sign with their squad. As it stands, the Heat only have Wade, Bosh, Mario Chalmers and Michael Beasley on its payroll. If they fill out that roster with a bunch of minor role players, Wade and Bosh remain fantasy studs, though their stats might take a slight baby step back.

If, however, Wade and Bosh are joined by LeBron James, all three dudes will see their values take a material hit. (continue reading…)