Jazz to lose at least one of Big Al, Millsap - Al Jefferson | UTA

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

The Salt Lake Tribune says a scenario in which unrestricted free agents Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap both return to the Jazz is "almost unthinkable."

Millsap flirts with triple-double against NO - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap scored 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting (including a three) with 10 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in the Jazz's 95-83 win over the Hornets on Friday.

Derrick Favors starts second half for Millsap - Derrick Favors | UTA

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Derrick Favors is starting the second half over Paul Millsap in Friday's game at Portland.

Paul Millsap takes part in shootaround Friday - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap (gastric distress) was at shootaround Friday and is expected to be in the lineup tonight against the Blazers.

Millsap returns, but Jazz bigs awful in loss - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap returned from his sore knee on Wednesday and started, but hit just 1-of-5 shots for seven points, seven rebounds, three steals and zero blocks in a blowout loss to the Thunder.

Paul Millsap: (Knee) Starting Wednesday

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Paul Millsap: Millsap (knee) will enter the starting five Wednesday at Oklahoma City, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Paul Millsap expected to play on Wednesday - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap (knee) is expected to start against the Thunder on Wednesday, but he's technically listed as a game-time decision.

Paul Millsap: (Ankle) Game-Time Call Wednesday

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Paul Millsap: Millsap (knee) will attempt to practice Tuesday, and as a result, he's a game-time call Wednesday at Oklahoma City. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Paul Millsap a game-time call for Wednesday - Paul Millsap | UTA

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Paul Millsap (knee) will attempt to practice on Tuesday, but he's already being listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday against the Thunder.

Paul Millsap: (Knee) Out Monday

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Paul Millsap: Millsap (knee) will not play in Monday's game against the Pistons. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Paul Millsap (knee) will not play against DET - Paul Millsap | UTA

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Paul Millsap (right knee) will not play against the Pistons on Monday.

Paul Millsap: (Knee) Doubtful For Monday

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Paul Millsap: Millsap did not take part in morning shootaround and is doubtful to play Monday against Detroit. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Paul Millsap (knee) doubtful to play Monday - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Updating a previous item, Paul Millsap (bruised quad, patella) did not go through shootaround on Monday and is doubtful to play.

Paul Millsap: (Knee) MRI Reveals Extent of Injury

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Paul Millsap: Millsap had an MRI performed Sunday, which revealed a bruised right patella and quadriceps tendon, the Deseret News reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Millsap MRI reveals bruising in quad, patella - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap (knee) had an MRI on Sunday which revealed "bruising of his right patella and quadriceps tendon," and he's listed as day-to-day.

Millsap day-to-day w/ right knee soreness - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap (knee) is listed as day-to-day and he will be re-evaluated on Sunday.

Paul Millsap: (Knee) Out Saturday

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Paul Millsap: Millsap (knee), who has missed two of the Jazz's past five contests, is out and inactive Saturday night, The Desert News reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Paul Millsap (knee inflammation) out Saturday - Paul Millsap | UTA

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Paul Millsap will not play against the Knicks on Saturday due to right knee inflammation.

Mostly NBA Notes: Al Horford blowing up, Stephen Curry on fire and Dirk Nowitzki’s reemergence

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

Previously one of the more durable players in the league, Al Horford destroyed fantasy owners last season when a torn pectoral muscle ended his year after just 11 games played. However, he’s currently averaging career highs in ppg (17.4), rpg (10.0), spg (1.0) and FG% (55.7). Horford has been a top-20 fantasy player this season despite shooting a career-low 60.7 percent at the line, which is nowhere near his career mark of 73.7, so it’s safe to expect improvement there down the stretch. Among those in the top-five in double-doubles this season, only Horford and Dwight Howard also average at least 1.0 spg and 1.0 bpg. Horford’s Usage Rate (20.59) isn’t well above league average, but it’s a career high,

The Daily Dose: Dose: Melo, Mullens Go Down

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Carmelo Anthony and Byron Mullens went down, while Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and Paul Millsap returned with big lines. Tuesday's Dose breaks it down.

Paul Millsap returns w/ 22 points, 14 boards - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap returned from his sprained ankle on Monday and had 22 points, 14 boards, three assists and three steals in 44 minutes in an overtime loss to the Bucks.

Paul Millsap: (Ankle) Playing Monday

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Paul Millsap: Millsap will start Monday's game against the Bucks, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Update: Millsap (ankle) starting vs. Bucks - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap (ankle) will start alongside Derrick Favors in Monday's game vs. the Bucks.

Paul Millsap a game-time call on Monday - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap (ankle) is a game-time decision on Monday.

Paul Millsap: (Ankle) Game-Time Decision Monday

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Paul Millsap: Millsap (ankle) is a game-time decision Monday at Milwaukee. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Al Jefferson out, Paul Millsap game-time call - Al Jefferson | UTA

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Al Jefferson (ankle) will not play on Monday, while Paul Millsap (ankle) is a game-time decision.

Millsap, Jefferson likely game-time decisions - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap (ankle) and Al Jefferson (ankle) are both expected to practice on Sunday, but neither guy is certain to return to action on Monday.

Paul Millsap says he won't rush ankle injury - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap says he doesn't want to "force the issue" with his sprained ankle.

Paul Millsap: (Ankle) Out Again Friday

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Paul Millsap: Millsap (ankle) will miss Friday's game against the Bobcats, the Deseret News reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Paul Millsap (ankle) will not play Friday - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap (ankle) will not play against the Bobcats on Friday.

Paul Millsap: (Ankle) Game-Time Decision For Friday

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Paul Millsap: Millsap (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Bobcats, the Deseret News reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Al Jefferson doubtful, Paul Millsap game-time - Al Jefferson | UTA

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Al Jefferson (ankle) is doubtful to play on Friday, while Paul Millsap (ankle) is questionable.

Derrick Favors goes off for 17 & 15 in loss - Derrick Favors | UTA

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Derrick Favors made a start for injured Paul Millsap on Wednesday and went off for 17 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks against the Hawks.

Paul Millsap: (Ankle) Sitting Wednesday

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Paul Millsap: Millsap (ankle) will miss Wednesday's game against the Hawks, the Jazz's official Twitter feed reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Paul Millsap (ankle) will not play Wednesday - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap (ankle) will not play against the Hawks on Wednesday.

Paul Millsap misses practice w/ ankle sprain - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap (ankle) did not practice Tuesday.

Report: Bledsoe for Millsap trade 'unlikely' - Paul Millsap | UTA

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There is "not much" to the idea of trading Eric Bledsoe in a package for Paul Millsap, sources told the Orange County Register.

Report: Clips, Jazz talk Bledsoe/Millsap swap - Paul Millsap | UTA

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The Clippers and Jazz have "a level of mutual interest" in a trade which would send Eric Bledsoe to Utah in exchange for Paul Millsap.

Report: Nets are interested in Paul Millsap - Paul Millsap | UTA

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Sources tell the New York Daily News that the Nets are interested in trading for Paul Millsap.

Mostly NBA Notes: Rudy Gay surging

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

When I first analyzed the Rudy Gay trade, I surmised the move was lateral for his fantasy value. I’ve since quickly changed my mind, even rating him 20th on my latest Big Board update after just a couple of games with the Raptors, as the drop in quality when it comes to teammates appears to be far more outweighed by his increased responsibilities. Call it the James Harden effect. After averaging 16.4 FGA with Memphis, he’s up to 21.0 with Toronto, including a whopping 6.0 3pt and also 5.7 FTA (all three would easily be career highs). Gay’s 12 rebounds Wednesday

Millsap hits 20-13-5 line; Al posts 23 & 10 - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap scored 20 points on 8-of-16 shooting with 13 rebounds, five assists, and two steals in Friday's loss to the Hawks.

Paul Millsap: Minutes Down

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Paul Millsap: Millsap played just 20 minutes Sunday and was benched for the entire fourth quarter against the Clippers, amassing just nine points (2-7 FG, 5-9 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Millsap upset about fourth quarter benching - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap played just 20 minutes on Sunday, scoring nine points with three rebounds, and he was benched throughout the fourth quarter.

Mostly NBA Notes: Chris Bosh is back

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

Chris Bosh finished his last year in Toronto as the 12th most valuable fantasy player, but he clocked in at 41st and 43rd over his first two seasons in Miami. This year, he’s rejoined the elite, currently sitting at No. 15. He’s done so despite averaging the fewest mpg, rpg and apg since wearing a Heat uniform. Bosh is also shooting the fewest field goals per game since his rookie season, yet he’s attempting the most 3-pointers per game ever (hitting an ugly 25.0 percent clip), but he’s somehow posting the best FG percentage (54.8) of his career. Go figure. His Usage Rate (23.24) is also the lowest since he joined Miami, but the move to center appears to have been a real benefit, as he’s made a

Millsap posts 20-10-5 line in blowout win - Paul Millsap | UTA

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Paul Millsap scored 20 points on 7-of-16 shooting (6-of-10 FTs) with 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in just 26 minutes on Friday against the Raptors.

Day 19: Where Andrew Bynum Has Problems

Source: Give Me The Rock by Patrick

Before we get into the performances last night, I can’t not talk about Andrew Bynum. It was recently reported that Bynum had yet another setback with his knees; he is now having trouble with his left knee in addition to the right knee that has kept him out so far this season. That would be troubling enough news, although the latest report is that Bynum actually hurt his other knee while bowling. Bowling! Leaving aside the question about why he would be bowling given his status, the more troubling fact is that he hurt his knee WHILE BOWLING. And this is your franchise center who is supposed to be on

Day 14: This Overtime Goes to Three

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Alternate Title: Andrew Bynum Sadface

Line of the Night: It’s time to accept that Brandon Jennings (3.54) is an elite fantasy PG in this league. He might not be in the top 3, but he should at least be in the discussion when you talk about the top 5. Jennings led all fantasy performances last night as the Bucks took down the Sixers with a stat filling 33 points, 4 threes, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals and even a couple blocks in 36 minutes. Nice to see this game after he got completely shut down by the Celtics on Saturday.

Honorable Mentions: The Jazz and Raptors

Day 2: Where James Harden Goes Nuclear

Source: Give Me The Rock by Patrick

Line of the Night: James Harden (3.56 WARP) makes a STATEMENT and tells the Thunder where they can shove their puny contract offer and subsequent trade. In his first game with the Rockets, Harden went absolutely nuclear for 37 points (going 4-10 from three), adding 6 rebounds, a career high 12 assists and 4 steals. This blows away even the highest expectation anyone had for Harden post-trade and if he can keep up anything close to this over the long haul, we’re potentially talking about MVP material. Good job if you took a shot and drafted Harden this year, good luck prying him away from his owner now if you didn’t.

Something to get use to seeing this year…

Honorable

Friends & Family hoops draft: In their own words

Source: Roto Arcade by Brandon Funston

The Yahoo! Friends and Family League is hot out of the oven and ready for your scorn perusal , having drafted Friday morning, on the cusp of the final draft weekend before the '12-'13 NBA regular season tips off.

[Fantasy Basketball '12: Play the official game of NBA.com]

The league consists of 12 owners, pairing off weekly in a nine-category, head-to-head battle. The Family Division is made up of myself and five other Yahoo!s: Dalton Del Don, Andy Behrens, Scott

Holding court: Sleepers and busts for 2012-’13

Source: Roto Arcade by deldon

With the '12/'13 NBA regular season fast approaching, Yahoo! fantasy basketball pundits (Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Brandon Funston) offer up their favorite sleepers and issue a warning as to which players are being drafted much too high based on where they are being taken, on average, in Yahoo! drafts (ADP).

Sleeper Guard (ADP outside top 50)

Andy — Damian Lillard, Por - The kid just went 21-8 in the preseason win over Utah, and national NBA writers are already profiling him.