2010 Fantasy Basketball News (October 20th)

With about one week remaining until the 2010 NBA season tips off, fantasy basketball drafts are in full swing. No matter what format or type of fantasy basketball league you are in, Weekly Fantasy Sportal will continue to provide you with the news and information you want on all things NBA. Read on for all the latest NBA news, injuries, and player updates:

The second year guard from Memphis, Evans recently admitted that he is suffering from plantar fasciitis on the bottom of his foot. Evans insisted, however, that it’s a minor case of plantar fasciitis and after playing in 40 minutes of a preseason game Tuesday night it appears he will be fine to start the season. While this is a nagging injury, a lot of NBA players play through minor cases of the injury every year and Evans should still be considered a top 30 player overall going into the season.

D.J. Augustin, PG, Charlotte Bobcats

Thriving in his role as the Bobcat’s starting PG, Augustin is shooting 55 percent from the field and a ridiculous 12-for-19 (63 percent) from 3-point range in six preseason games. Augustin has started all six preseason games and is averaging 14.5 points, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals to go with all those triples. With only Shaun Livingston as a viable threat to steal playing time, Augustin should be considered a sleeper PG with the potential to be a top 15-point guard going into all fantasy drafts.

John Salmons, SG, Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee’s SG practiced for the first time all training camp on Tuesday after sitting out due to a knee sprain. Salmons said that he is “very confident” that he will be ready to play in the season opener next Wednesday. Coach Scott Skiles added that he anticipates Salmons being ready as well. Consider Salmons a decent backup SG fantasy wise with the potential to drop 20+ on any night.

Evan Turner, PG/SG, Philadelphia 76ers

Turner started for the Sixers in their preseason game Tuesday night against the Cavs. The only reason Turner started the game was because it was in Ohio, where Turner played college basketball. As long as Jrue Holliday is healthy, Turner will not start. In twenty minutes last night, Turner had four points, six assists, and three rebounds. For fantasy purposes, Turner is only worth anything in the deepest of leagues, or in dynasty formats.

Chris Kaman, C, Los Angeles Clippers

The big man from Central Michigan had 21 points, 10 boards and four blocks in Tuesday’s preseason loss to the Kings. With Baron Davis looking more involved in the offense along with the emergence of PF Blake Griffin, Kaman is about as solid as they get for a fantasy center minus Dwight Howard. With his ability to shoot free throws at a high percentage, Kaman should be considered a top 6 center for all fantasy formats.