Giving thanks for fantasy bounty

Brian McKitish gives his thanks for prosperous fantasy stories of the early NBA season, with an eye on how to best use the bounty.

Working the Wire: CDR worth picking up

Josh Whitling takes stock of the best players that are widely available in fantasy basketball leagues, including the Nets' Chris Douglas-Roberts, who can help fantasy owners win even if the Nets can't.

Stojakovic sinks seven 3-pointers in defeat of Suns

Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.

Thursday Bullets

By Henry Abbott Larry Brown making a collection of unbelievably insightful points about Allen Iverson. For instance, that the fact that his family...

Daily Dime: Ariza gets his ring

NBAE/Getty Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher presented former teammate Trevor Ariza with his championship ring. ...

Ron Artest, in isolation

...the corner. With the ball in his hands, Artest turned to face his defender, young Sun Jared Dudley. This is how Artest's worst offensive moments begin, whether then end as contested jumpers or...

PHOENIX - OCTOBER 20: Beno Udrih #19 of the Sacramento Kings drives the ball past Jared Dudley #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA preseason game at US Airways Center on October...

Lakers dismantle red-hot Suns for sixth straight win

Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and the Lakers put the brakes on the Phoenix Suns' fast start with a 121-102 victory Thursday night.

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 12: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against Jared Dudley #3 of the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on November 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California...

...24 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a layup in front of Channing Frye #8 and Jared Dudley #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Staples Center on November 12, 2009...

Suns start fast, move to league-best 8-1 start

Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash combined to hit all eight of their first-quarter shots and the Phoenix Suns used a sizzling opening period to beat the New Orleans Hornets 124-104 on Wednesday night for their eighth victory in nine games.

Playing for good teams, having been let go by bad teams

...Josh Powell, Shelden Williams, Matt Bonner, Eddie House, Louis Amundson, Kyle Lowry, Kris Humphries, Steve Blake, Jared Dudley and Quinton Ross. Several of you have made other suggestions, like Trevor Ariza who was once...

Suns top century mark for eighth straight game to open season

Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Steve Nash added 21 points and tied his season-high with 20 assists and the Suns beat the 76ers 119-115.

Looking Pretty Good Now

...in the West. But he has passed through the Wizards and Bucks (and Blazers and Nuggets). Jared Dudley had a hard time finding a role in Charlotte, but he has looked better and better...

Suns back in West's upper crust?

Almost two weeks into the season, the Suns own the best record out West. But can they keep it up?

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