Marion posts 25 points, 12 rebounds vs. Kings - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion scored 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting (including a three) with 12 rebounds and a block in Friday's win over the Kings.

Shawn Marion double-doubles in return - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion double-doubled in his return from a calf injury on Friday with 11 points and 13 boards, adding three assists and one 3-pointer in 31 minutes.

Shawn Marion remains on track for Friday - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (calf) remains on track to return Friday against the Celtics.

Shawn Marion expects to return on Friday - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (calf) said that he expects to be ready for Friday's game against the Celtics.

MRI shows strain, not contusion for Marion - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Rick Carlisle said Friday that an MRI taken on Shawn Marion's injured calf showed a strain and not a contusion.

Shawn Marion to be sidelined until next week? - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

According to the Dallas Morning News, a "best-case scenario" would have Shawn Marion (calf) returning "sometime next week."

Shawn Marion will not play Thursday vs. Spurs - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Shawn Marion (calf) won't play Thursday against the Spurs.

Shawn Marion: (Calf) Out Thursday and Possibly Friday

Source: RotoWire.com NBA

Shawn Marion: Marion will likely miss the Mavericks' next two games Thursday and Friday due to a left calf contusion, the Dallas Morning News reports. Coach Rick Carlisle said, "He's going to be re-evaluated on Friday. He's made some improvement but he's not getting to where he needs to get as quickly as we felt he should... If he all of the sudden feels 100 percent by Friday, that would be great. But at this point, he's a definite no for (San Antonio) and very doubtful for Friday." Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Marion (calf) out on Tuesday vs. Bucks - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Shawn Marion (calf) will not play on Tuesday against the Bucks and Jae Crowder will start in his place.

Shawn Marion questionable to play Tuesday - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (calf) is questionable to play on Tuesday.

Shawn Marion (calf) out again on Sunday - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (calf) will not play on Sunday, leaving him questionable for Tuesday's game at Milwaukee.

Shawn Marion a late scratch with calf bruise - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (calf) will not play in Friday's game against the Pistons.

Mostly NBA Notes: LeBron James going next level

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

Over his past seven games leading into the All-Star break, LeBron James has averaged 32.0 ppg while shooting a ridiculous 68.9 percent from the field (80-for-116), becoming the first player in NBA history to score at least 30 points with at least a 60.0 FG% in six straight games (it would have been seven if not for a miss late in Thursday’s win in Oklahoma City). He’s attempted his regular amount of shots at the rim over this span (6.8) compared to his season numbers (6.7, which ranks third in the league behind only Greg Monroe and Nikola Pekovic), but he’s made an insane 89.1 percent of his shots from in close during this stretch – James should be considered the best

Shawn Marion would refuse trade to bad team - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion said he would not report to a bad team if the Mavs trade him to one at the deadline.

Shawn Marion scores season-high 23 points - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion shot 10-of-14 from the field for 23 points with one board, three steals, two blocks and one 3-pointer in 26 minutes against the Thunder on Monday.

Shawn Marion scores 18 points with 17 boards - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Shawn Marion grabbed a season-high 17 boards to go with 18 points, one assist and one steal on 8-of-11 shooting 35 minutes against the Warriors on Thursday.

Mostly NBA Notes: Kevin Durant in midst of historical fantasy season

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

Kevin Durant has averaged 36.3 points over the past eight games, and despite attempting a whopping 6.3 3pt in January, he’s shooting 53.5 percent from the field this month, also averaging 5.2 apg. He’s shooting 91.0 percent at the line this year while attempting the third-most free throws in the league. In fact, Durant has taken 399 shots from the charity stripe, and only four other players in the league have attempted more than 250. According to Basketball Monster, his impact in FT% has been by far the biggest among all categories (his ft%V is 4.16. Next best is James Harden at 2.55. To put this in perspective, the next biggest gap atop a category is Larry Sanders with a

Fantasy Basketball Daily News and Notes for Saturday, December 15

Source: Fantasy Basketball Daily by Tippy

Big Congrats to ‘PennyPacker’ on his win in the Fanduel $200,000 DFBBC Qualifier last night.  It was his first win on the site and definitely proof that all you have to do is get in the game and enter to win!   Dallas 74 @ Toronto 95 Shawn Marion looks [...]

Shawn Marion: Iffy for Monday

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Shawn Marion: Marion (groin) is a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Kings, the Mavericks' official site reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Shawn Marion will not play on Saturday - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Shawn Marion (groin) will not play against the Rockets on Saturday.

Shawn Marion: Unlikely to Play Saturday

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Shawn Marion: Marion (strained right groin) said he probably won't play Saturday after light participation in the morning shootaround. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Shawn Marion doesn't think he'll go Saturday - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Shawn Marion (strained right groin) doesn't think he'll be able to play Saturday after going through a light shootaround.

Marion, Kaman questionable for Saturday - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Shawn Marion (groin) and Chris Kaman (ankle) will both be reevaluated on Saturday and are considered questionable against the Rockets.

Shawn Marion: Leaves Game With Groin Injury

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Shawn Marion: Marion suffered a groin strain in Thursday's game and is unlikely to return, the Mavs' official site reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Shawn Marion (groin) doubtful to return - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Shawn Marion is doubtful to return to Thursday's game against the Suns due to a strained right groin.

Shawn Marion: (Knee) Back In Action Friday

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Shawn Marion: Marion (knee) will play Friday against the Pacers, the Star-Telegram reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Shawn Marion (knee) will return vs. Pacers - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (sprained MCL) will return to action vs. the Pacers on Friday.

Shawn Marion says he's ready to return Friday - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (sprained MCL) said at shootaround Friday that he's ready to play against the Pacers.

Shawn Marion to travel with Mavs on road trip - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Rick Carlisle expects Shawn Marion (sprained MCL) to travel with the team to Indiana and Cleveland this weekend.

Shawn Marion may be out another week - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Jeff Caplan speculates that Shawn Marion (sprained MCL) is unlikely to return this week.

Jae Crowder looking like starter for Mavs - Jae Crowder | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Rick Carlisle "hinted" that he may start Jae Crowder or Dahntay Jones at SF while Shawn Marion (knee) is sidelined.

Shawn Marion: Out With Sprained MCL

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Shawn Marion: Marion will be sidelined for the foreseeable future due to a sprained MCL, the Mavericks' official site reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Marion has MCL sprain, out at least 3 games - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Shawn Marion has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and will miss at least the next three games.

Shawn Marion: Leaves Game With Knee Strain

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Shawn Marion: Marion left Monday's game with a left knee strain and will not return, the Mavs' official site reports. The extent of the injury is unknown. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Marion leaves game with left knee strain - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion left Monday's game in the fourth quarter with a left knee strain and did not return.

Top 35 Fantasy Small Forwards for the 2012-13 Season

Source: Give Me The Rock by Patrick

Small forward is a strange position in fantasy this year. The two best players in the league happen to play the position, then the talent drops hard and fast drop through the tiers. Even if you fold in the shooting guards who are also eligible at small forward, it is not a particularly deep position at all. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Onto the rankings!

Tier 1: You’re the Best… Around

1. Kevin Durant (1 Overall Rank), Oklahoma City Thunder

Durant and James are really 1a and 1b in terms of draft position this year. We like Durant slightly more, because he finished last season on the top of the GMTR

Mock Draft Results and Analysis 2012-13

Source: Give Me The Rock by Erik

I know you like mock draft results. Who doesn’t? I promised on on Give Me The Rock’s Facebook page, a little bit too soon, that I would participate in a Yahoo! mock draft and post the results. Three weeks too early, it was tough to get a slot in a mock I was sure would fill up. Maybe it’s my timezone. Whatever. I finally got into one in a draft position that was requested by the most people who replied to the thread, middle position.

As you may or may not know, I’m fond of doing mock drafts. I like to get around 10 or so under my belt before my first real

Court Report: From bad to worse for Kevin Martin

Source: Roto Arcade by Matt Buser

Kevin Martin hasn't practiced, let alone played, since aggravating his ailing right shoulder on March 11. The lack of noticeable improvement led him to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, which revealed a torn labrum. The team hasn't officially changed his status from day-to-day, but he's now almost two weeks removed from game action and said Thursday "We have some work to do." Martin had posted middling averages in 21 games since February 1 (13.9 points, 39% FG, 89% FT, 1.7 threes, 2.9 assists, 1.9 turnovers, and 0.5 steals.), of course aided by his injury, but there is now a serious question as to whether he's a player worth

Shawn Marion (Knee): Expected To Play Friday

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Shawn Marion: Marion (knee) is expected to play Friday against San Antonio, the Dallas Mavericks' official website reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Shawn Marion expected to return vs. Spurs - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (knee) is expected to play against the Spurs on Friday.

Shawn Marion hoping to return on Friday - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (knee) is aiming to return on Friday.

Shawn Marion: (Knee) Out Wednesday

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Shawn Marion: Marion (knee) says he will sit out Wednesday against the Lakers, NBA.com's Earl K. Sneed reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Court Report: Jason Thompson, h2h playoff heavyweight?

Source: Roto Arcade by Matt Buser

Dominating performances on Tuesday kept the arrows pointing up for Marcus Thornton (42 minutes, 31 points, 3 threes, 7 boards, 6 assists, 3 steals), Isaiah Thomas (34 minutes, 18 points, 5 boards, 7 assists, 2 steals), and Jason Thompson (41 minutes, 14 points, 13 boards, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block). Thompson in particular has been an unexpected boon, posting four straight double-doubles while averaging 35 minutes and notable numbers like 70-percent shooting, 4 offensive boards, and 3.5 assists. Thompson's red-hot shooting will cool but his minutes should stay in the substantial range, given that the Kings are only playing three bigs and DeMarcus Cousins is regularly in foul trouble, and his confidence and activity levels are

Court Report: Danilo Gallinari out, Wilson Chandler in

Source: Roto Arcade by Matt Buser

Danilo Gallinari suffered a fractured left (non-shooting) thumb during Denver's 112-95 loss to the Mavs on Monday and could be sidelined for up to a month. The team has yet to issue and official timetable and Gallinari hopes to cut the initial expectations short, but his fantasy season could be over for all intents and purposes, particularly in default h2h leagues.

"I don't know how long it's going to be. It's not

Shawn Marion has no structural damage in knee - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Shawn Marion has no structural problems in his knee after getting "thoroughly" checked out.

Shawn Marion: Questionable for Wednesday

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Shawn Marion: Marion (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game, but coach Rick Carlisle said he got positive feedback from Dallas trainers about Marion's condition, the Mavericks' official site reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Court Report: Hawks get a lift from Kirk Hinrich

Source: Roto Arcade by Matt Buser

The Hawks moved to 7-3 in Kirk Hinrich's 10 starts with a win over the Cavs on Sunday and Larry Drew understandably likes the three-guard look for the team. Hinrich over Marvin Williams in the starting five has coincided with a rise in the Hawks' offensive efficiency, and the numbers are climbing for the team's notables. Joe Johnson has been on fire at small forward, averaging 25.7 points on 54-percent shooting, 3.3 threes, 4.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 38 minutes over his past six games. The health of Johnson's knee is a

Shawn Marion (knee) is not with Mavs Monday - Shawn Marion | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Basketball

Shawn Marion (knee) did not make the trip to Denver for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Report: Shawn Marion is not with Mavs Monday - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (knee) did not make the trip to Denver for Monday's game against the Nuggets, according to the Morning News.

Marion (knee) expected to play Thursday - Shawn Marion | DAL

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Shawn Marion (knee) is expected to play on Thursday against the Bobcats.