Mini-Analysis: Derrick Rose traded to the Knicks

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Derrick Rose was reportedly traded to the Knicks on
Wednesday.

The Chicago Bulls sent Rose, Justin Holiday and a 2017 second-round draft pick to the New York Knicks in exchange for big man Robin Lopez and point guards Jerian Grant and Jose Calderon.

The trade reportedly happened on Wednesday.

But Rose has not been playing as well since his knee issues a couple of seasons ago. However, the Knicks have been looking for someone to help Carmelo Anthony operate the team's offense, and Rose can definitely do that if he stays healthy.

Chris Broussard of ESPN spoke to a source "close to Rose," who said the point guard is excited about playing for the Knicks. "His 1st choice was New York (if traded)," the source told Broussard. "He wants the spotlight."

Rose posted a 13.5 player-efficiency rating in 66 games with the Bulls in 2015-16.

Finding the best 'draft wish' for the Sixers; draft Simmons, but trade Okafor?

Should the Sixers trade Jahlil Okafor?

Chris Towers of CBSSports.com recently wrote about draft needs for the first 14 picks in the 2016 NBA Draft.

The first overall pick, which will be made by the Philadelphia 76ers is an interesting one because of what Towers has written as what he feels the Sixers should do.

Below is his summary of the Sixers. Read their Draft night wish and let us know if you find that a bit interesting. Obviously Jahlil Okafor trade rumors have been heating up, however.

Philadelphia 76ers
Draft night wish: Draft Ben Simmons; trade Nerlens Noel OR Jahlil Okafor for a point guard

The 76ers are in a super interesting spot. After years of doing pretty much everything they could to be among the worst teams in the league, they are seemingly done accumulating assets and ready to move into the actual team-building phase of things. That means they have to start consolidating their assets, especially in the frontcourt, where they could have as many as five recent lottery picks heading into next season, including overseas import Dario Saric and Joel Embiid, the "limping, Dream-Shaking, purely theoretical embodiment of The Process. They could go into the season with all five on the roster, using Simmons at times as a small forward and working Embiid in slowly, limiting his minutes as he works his way back from multiple foot injuries.

And there's also growing evidence that Dario Saric may not come over to the 76ers this season; combined with a likely minutes limit for Embiid, and the frontcourt logjam may not be as bad as it seems right now. Still, Noel and Okafor didn't work together all that well, and at some point you have to start building the rest of the roster. If reports are to be believed, Bryan Colangelo's interest in Jeff Teague suggests that he is aware of this fact. If the 76ers move one of their prized young bigs for a real point guard, this roster starts to make a lot more sense; as we saw with Ish Smith last season, a competent ballhandler opens up a lot of opportunities here.

DFS NBA Preview: Preview of Tuesdays, plus one key injury

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Isaiah Thomas is a good DFS NBA pick in the point
guard position on Tuesday.

The 2016 NBA Playoffs are in full swing, as the first round is about to come to a close.

There are two games planned for Tuesday, those two games are between the Toronto Raptors and the visiting Indiana Pacers, and the Atlanta Hawks and the visiting Boston Celtics.

Here is some basic DFS fantasy basketball info on those games, and on some general DFS NBA information you should know.

Key Injury: Stephen Curry - PG - Golden State Warriors: Curry's injury in the first round against the Houston Rockets will definitely hurt the Warriors if they want to repeat as NBA champions this season. There is no doubt that Curry is one of the best guards in the NBA, possibly even one of the best players the league has ever seen, so his injury will definitely hurt the Warriors if he is out for an extended period of time.

Tonight's Previews:

Pacers @ Hawks: Even though Pacers forward Paul George has been putting up less points every game he plays, a lot of those games the Pacers have been playing less hard because the play is always in their favor. Before that, George was a monster putting up tons of threes, so George makes for a good forward pick tonight assuming the Pacers get more of a challenge tonight.

Celtics @ Hawks: Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas will definitely be looking to put up some shots and will definitely be looking to get some points and fantasy value tonight, which makes him a good pick in the point guard position. Also, his DFS price is worth the pick considering how low it is.

DFS NBA Picks: April 8, 2016

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Austin Rivers

PG:
Austin Rivers-Los Angeles Clippers: Rivrs has incredible value and is playing over 40 minutes a game recently. The benching of many of the Clippers' important players has been getting Rivers more playing time, and he surely has been taking advantage of that time.

SG:

Wesley Matthews/Devin Harris-Dallas Mavericks: The reason we picked both Matthews and Harris is because both have been playing plenty of minutes on an altered Mavericks back court, and have been helping a Mavericks team who surely has been controlling its own playoff fate.

SF:

Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks: Antetokounmpo is a good option for tonight because he is cheap and has good value.

PF:

Derrick Williams-New York Knicks: Williams' fantasy production has been amazing considering he plays for a Knicks team that in terms of fantasy is a serious issue. His production has been good even through a recent decrease in playing time and is a great matchup against the 76ers tonight.

C:

Cole Aldrich-Los Angeles Clippers: Aldrich is really the only center option when he plays because when it comes to the final games of the season, picking players in NBA DFS can be hard, but Aldrich is cheap and has good production, which is unlike most centers.

DFS NBA Picks: April 5, 2016

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LeBron James

PG:
Stephen Curry-Golden State Warriors: Even though he comes at a highy DFS price, Curry's value and production is amazing and out of this world. His ability to earn fantasy points is incredible and is a huge asset to your team, assuming you're looking to spend tons of DFS money.

SG:
Jimmy Butler-Chicago Bulls: Butler has at least 20 points in his last three games.

SF:
LeBron James-Cleveland Cavaliers: James has averaged 30 points, nine rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals in his three games against the Bucks this season, who he faces tonight.

PF:
Jabari Parker-Milwaukee Bucks: Parker had 24 points, 11 boards, and three assists against the Bulls on Sunday.

C:
Karl-Anthony Towns-Minnesota Timberwolves: Towns played a massive 44 minutes on Sunday against the Mavs and posted 11 points, 21 rebounds, nine assists, and three blocks.

DFS NBA Picks: April 1, 2016

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Brook Lopez

PG:
Zach LaVine-Minnesota Timberwolves: LaVine has at least 15 points in four of his last five games.

SG:
Markel Brown-Brooklyn Nets: Brown had a good game on Sunday finishing with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists against the Lakers.

SF:
Chandler Parsons-Dallas Mavericks: Parsons posted a double-double with 27 points and 10 boards against the Pacers.

PF:
Anthony Davis-New Orleans Pelicans: Davis is one of the best power forwards in the NBA currently and his production in terms of fantasy points shows it. The only problem is that his DFS price is expensive, so be wise with who you choose along with Davis.

C:
Brook Lopez-Brooklyn Nets: Lopez gets an easy matchup against the struggling Knicks tonight. The surprising thing is, the Nets are struggling as well. The only difference here is that the Knicks have plenty of injuries that Lopez should be able to take advantage of.

DFS NBA Picks: March 31, 2016

PG:
Russell Westbrook-Oklahoma City Thunder: Westbrook has been absolutely hot this month with seven triple doubles in the month. Be careful, however, as his DFS price is expensive.

SG:
Jimmy Butler-Chicago Bulls: Butler's biggest game of the season so far came against the Rockets, where he had 26 points, 11 boards and six rebounds. Tonight, he faces the Rockets again.

SF:
LeBron James-Cleveland Cavaliers: There is no doubt that James is one of the best small forwards in the NBA currently, so he would be a great pick for you only if you don't mind his high DFS price.

PF:
Kevin Love-Cleveland Cavaliers: Love's production can be inconsistent at times, but he should have a great game tonight against the struggling Nets.

C:
Pau Gasol-Chicago Bulls: Gasol has a fantastic game against the Rockets earlier this season where he recorded 28 points, six assists and 17 rebounds. He faces the Rockets again tonight.