I am currently on vacation in California, but am still doing my best to keep this blog updated with all the NBA news that is coming out right now. Preseason basketball is upon us. Finally! I know that the NBA has a long season, but spending every summer without basketball is rough. Fortunately this year we had the FIBA Americas Tournament to keep all us hoop heads somewhat satisfied, but it still just isn't enough when you are craving some good old fashioned NBA Action.
Just a quick word of warning here to fantasy freaks. Don't put too much stock into preseason basketball. Yes, it can give us an early idea of who the breakout players might be, but it's far from a reliable source. Most veteran players see about 20 minutes per game so that the coaches can get a better idea of who their last one or two players to make their roster will be. That obviously isn't going to happen in the regular season. Also, preseason ball can be sloppy, with lots of new players trying to figure things out and learn new systems. Not to mention that this season several NBA clubs are in Europe for training camp playing European teams. The different style of play in Europe can really wreak havoc on fantasy numbers. Turnovers will be high, assists low, and some scrubs will put up solid numbers that would make you think about drafting them...then spend the regular season firmly glued to the pine. So enjoy the preseason games and if you see someone really look good obviously pay attention, but don't let the box score deceive you.
-unposs
