The South Beach Crew will be nearly impossible to beat when they are in must-win situations, but I think the lack of depth and let down games will force them to lose 15+ games. Orlando is steamrolling Preseason but they do not have to experiment with lineups like most teams. They are the same team as last year. The Hawks have a new coach so may start slow but should click by season’s end. The Bobcats stood still while everyone else grew an inch. The Wizards will be an exciting young team, but one of the worst in the NBA.
Miami Heat
Dwayne Wade (ADP: 6) – I just don’t have the same faith in Flash that I do for King James. Wade is a step behind LBJ in nearly every category, and will continue to be so in 2010-11. Plus, he has never played a full season in his seven year career. Avoid Wade, unless he falls to the second round.
Orlando Magic
J.J. Redick (ADP: 160+) should see plenty of minutes this season. The Bulls tried to snatch Redick away from the Magic, but the Magic wouldn’t let that happen. They know how important it is to spread the court with Dwight Howard down low. Redick should see his playing time increase at least 4 minutes, up to 26 mins/game, and at least be a Top 150 fantasy player. Don’t be afraid to draft Redick anytime after pick 130.
Atlanta Hawks
Al Horford (ADP: 39) – Al Horford’s box scores are similar to listening to someone reading slides off a Power Point, just plain boring. That being said, Horford has a great all-around fantasy game. 15 and 10 with a steal, a block, great percentages and low turnovers. Although boring, you could definitely do worse at pick 39.
Charlotte Bobcats
Gerald Wallace (ADP: 14) is like that ex-girlfriend who promises to change, and stop being such a whore. He has been good with the injuries as of late, but you know people don’t change. “Crash” will be back to his old self, missing 10+ games before you know it. I wouldn’t touch G-Wall-E until pick 25 or later.
Washington Wizards
Yi Jianlian (ADP: 160+) is only 23 years old and being traded to a new team that doesn’t have a lot of hope. Sounds like the recipe for a potential breakout. There is no real evidence to back this up beside him being 7 feet tall and running like a deer. A Young Buck like this is worth the risk. The potential ROI is very high, and you can always drop him if he fizzles.
Complete Team-by-Team Breakdown: 2010-11 Fantasy NBA Draft Guide
