Hardwood Recap "It's Gay time!"

With the recent coaching change in Memphis, Rudy Gay's value is going to sky-rocket! Go pick him up right now! Just like I did this morning. With so many injuries lately I'm sure he will be a great replacement. Lets see what else is going on in the NBA.

Chicago Bulls
Deng hurt his wrist but he continues to play and I think he is fine going forward. Hinrich however could miss a game or two.

Toronto Raptors
TJ Ford sprained his ankle but stayed in the game and should be fine to keep in your lineup. He has been Toronto's leading scorer with Bosh out.

Orlando Magic
Turkoglu is back from his ankle sprain and back in the starting lineup. Last night he hit 5 treys and finished with 20 points.

Charlotte Bobcats
Brevin Knight is hurt and that Means Raymond Felton is going to put up huge numbers for a while. You might want to try to trade for him.

Miami Heat
Dorell Wright led the Heat in scoring last night going for 21 points. What was even more impressive were his 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 6 blocks! If you have lost Josh Smith to injury, you may want to pick up Wright as he may put up similar numbers while Smith is out.

Milwaukee Bucks
Mo Williams continues his stellar play. Villanueva is working his way back into form and can now be safely played in all leagues. Charlie Bell however, I would stop playing. I hate this guy as I picked him up and he proceeded to score 11 and 2 points in back to back games. Right now I think Ruben Patterson has more value than Bell.

Detroit Pistons
Billups is going to be out for at least a week and probably closer to 2 weeks. Flip Murray might benefit from this, but I wouldn't run and pick him up. Wait and see what he does before you pick him up.

New Orleans Hornets
With Paul out a month, Jenero Pargo should be very productive. Mason and Butler should also have decent value but will most likely be inconsistent.

Seattle Sonics
The starting center has changed again. Now it's Sene again......yawn...

Houston Rockets
McGrady is back and Luther Head is back to the pine. I wouldn't drop him yet, because McGrady will most likely get hurt again.

Los Angeles Clippers
I would trade for Maggette now because If he gets traded to the Kings he will start and score about 20 per game. However I wouldn't give up too much to get him because the trade might not happen.

Brian Melnick aka Big Mel
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