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Wai has written 56 articles so far, you can find them below.
Pac-12 Conference Tournament Preview
It's fitting that the Pac-12 is made up of schools within the old frontier. This season, more than ever, the conference tournament is the wild, wild west. Nine schools could put a string of wins together to clinch an NCAA Tournament berth. Scanning the tournament bracket, the ninth seed (Arizona State) was once ranked third... Read More
Three-Man Weave: Fantasy Basketball's Gunners
There's an old cliche, "Offense wins games, defense wins championships." While that may ring true in the NBA, in fantasy basketball, owning a player who can score the ball at a high level can aid you in a number of ways. Gunners typically has a negative connotation, referring to someone who shoots without consequence. For the purpose... Read More
Kemba Walker The Lone Bright Spot For Hornets In Loss
Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker scored 27 points in a loss to Toronto on Sunday. It continues a hot trend for Walker. Since the All-Star break, Walker is averaging 26.2 points and 4.9 assists per game. After winning five straight games, the Hornets have dropped three in a row. Despite the up and mostly down... Read More
Nikola Vucevic Scores 19 Points In Win
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic tied the team high in scoring with 19 points in a win against Memphis on Saturday. Vucevic came out swinging down low against the Grizzlies, jacking up 14 shots. He did convert eight of those attempts for a healthy 57 percent night. The one concern is Vucevic has yet to... Read More
Aaron Gordon Shoots Just Eight Times In Win
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon scored 14 points in a win over Memphis on Saturday. He was 4-for-8 from the field and 0-for-1 from three. His eight shot attempts were a season low for Gordon. While he took the night off offensively, he chipped in with eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals.... Read More
Nikola Vucevic Has Average Game
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic scored 14 points in a loss to Toronto on Wednesday. Vucevic has yet to reach the output before he was injured, but the one thing he has been is consistent. In the four games since returning from injury, he has scored 19, 15, 15 and 14 points. He has attempted... Read More
Evan Fournier Knocks Down Three Threes In Loss
Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier scored 17 points in a loss to Toronto on Wednesday. Fournier was 6-for-15 from the field and 3-for-8 from beyond the arc. He has made at least two threes in seven of his last eight games. Unfortunately, that's all of Fournier's value lately. He has scored over 20 points just... Read More
Aaron Gordon Posts Double-Double
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon had 11 points and 10 rebounds on Wednesday in a loss to Toronto. Gordon was listed as questionable before the game, and it showed. He took just nine shots, six of which were three-pointers. He finished 4-for-9 from the field and 1-for-6 from three. It's a far cry from where... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 20
The trade deadline has passed, the All-Star break is over. Now comes the sprint. Just a little over 20 games remains in the NBA, which means the frenzy will pick up in fantasy basketball circles. Don't hesitate. Don't react. It's important to gain an edge. Fantasy owners should get very active on the waiver wire... Read More
Dwight Howard Hurts Ribs, Scores 24 Points In Win
Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (ribs) scored 24 points in a win against Chicago on Tuesday. Howard shot 10-for-12 despite missing the entire second quarter after suffering a rib injury on the back side of his chest cavity. Howard wasn’t entirely sure he could play in the second half but erased all doubt in a third... Read More
Nicolas Batum Struggles To Find His Shot
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum was 3-for-10 for 10 points in a win against Chicago on Tuesday. Luckily for his owners, Batum has really rounded into form and found other ways to fill the stat sheet. Against Chicago, Batum led the team in assists (12) and rebounds (seven). When his shot is on, Batum is... Read More
Kemba Walker Scores 31 Points in Win
Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker shot 11-for-19 for 31 points in a win against Chicago on Tuesday. He also added five assists and three steals. Walker has doled out at least five dimes in six out of the last seven games and scored 31 points in two of the last four. The Hornets have won... Read More
Three-Man Weave: Fantasy Basketball's Givers
As "iso-ball" disappears from the NBA and the unselfish style of basketball that Golden State perfected begins to permeate throughout the league, why hasn't there been an uptick in team assists per game? To that affect, how does that trickle down to fantasy basketball owner's decision making process when it comes to satisfying that category. Golden... Read More
Evan Fournier Drills Five Threes In Loss
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier tied a team high, scoring 19 points in a loss to Oklahoma City on Monday. Fournier went 5-for-9 from distance and 6-for-15 overall. It was his seventh out of eight games scoring over 16 points and converting multiple threes. Fournier has been relatively consistent as of late, attempting between 12... Read More
Nikola Vucevic Continues Promising Trend
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic had another solid night, this time against Oklahoma City. Vucevic scored 15 points while grabbing seven boards in 33 minutes. The Magic continue to ramp up Vucevic's minutes, but unfortunately for fantasy owners, his numbers have stayed the same. Through three games, Vucevic has had almost identical scoring lines. He... Read More
Aaron Gordon Has Another Rough Shooting Night
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon scored 18 points in a loss at Oklahoma City on Monday. Gordon was 7-for-20 from the field and a dismal 1-for-7 from three. Gordon has struggled shooting the ball in his first three games back from injury, but has found other ways to contribute. He had seven rebounds and three... Read More
Nicolas Batum Continues Solid Play
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum had a good all-around effort in a win over Brooklyn on Thursday. Batum scored 10 points on 4-for-8 shooting, including 2-for-4 from three. Batum was active around the basket, tying the team high with seven assists while also pulling down five rebounds. It's his second straight game with double-digit scoring,... Read More
Kemba Walker Goes For 31 Points
Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker fed off his All-Star appearance with 31 points in a win against Brooklyn on Thursday. Walker was 12-for-22 from the floor and 4-for-8 from distance in addition to adding seven assists. The Hornets will next turn around and visit Washington on Friday, a team that is giving up the 12th... Read More
Dwight Howard Beasts Down Low
Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard pulled down a season-high 24 rebounds in a win against Brooklyn on Thursday. It's his fifth game this season with 20 or more rebounds, a new Charlotte Hornets single-season record. The Hornets all-time mark is six. Howard added 15 points on 6-for-14 shooting. Howard and the Hornets are back at... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 19
A little over 20 games remain in the NBA, once the league resumes from the All-Star break. More than likely you like (or hate) your fantasy basketball team and are searching the waiver wire for one of two things: either someone who comes on late from out of nowhere, or a gang of players to stream based... Read More
Three-Man Weave: Fantasy Basketball's Future
When the NBA resumes after the all-star break, the entire league will go from pause to a full sprint. While some teams jockey for playoff position, others will already begin planning for the offseason. It is here where fantasy basketball's future and present collide. Every year--like clockwork--NBA executives on losing teams make the decision to... Read More
John Collins Gets Double-Double In Extended Minutes
Atlanta Hawks forward/center John Collins scored 11 points while pulling down 10 rebounds in a loss to Detroit on Wednesday. Collins was asked to play big-time minutes due to Ersan Ilyasova (shoulder) and Tyler Cavanaugh (ankle) missing the game due to injury. While Collins failed to truly make the most of the situation, his 30... Read More
Evan Fournier Drops A Dud
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier scored 13 points in a loss to Charlotte on Wednesday. Fournier just didn't have it going, shooting 5-for-15 from the floor and a dismal 2-for-10 from three. Fournier had been on a nice little run, scoring 20 or more points in his last three games. The Magic don't play until... Read More
Mario Hezonja Enters The All-Star Break On A Tear
Orlando Magic guard/forward Mario Hezonja scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a loss to Charlotte on Wednesday. It's only his second double-double of the season and his fifth game scoring 20 or more points. He's reached that total each of his last three games. With Aaron Gordon (hip) out, Hezonja has flourished. Along... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 18
A lot will change after the NBA All-Star break. Young players will get more run, older players will take more rest days and certain players will come out of nowhere to win fantasy basketball championships. If your fantasy team is sitting comfortably near the top, it might be worth using a roster spot on a... Read More
Three-Man Weave: Fantasy Basketball's Shooters
Like salt to a chef, the three-ball and basketball are linked. As the NBA changes, so does fantasy basketball. Basketball's love affair with analytics and three-point shot has dramatically changed the way the game is played. It has also changed the way we view fantasy basketball's shooters. As the long distance shooting grows so does the influx... Read More
Evan Fournier Has Another Solid Game
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier scored 22 points in a loss to Chicago on Monday. Fournier has shown up since the trade deadline passed, scoring 20 or more points in his last three games. He shot 60 percent from the field, going 9-for-15 with three threes. It was his 18th game with at least three... Read More
Mario Hezonja Has Another Big Night
Orlando Magic guard/forward Mario Hezonja scored 24 points in a loss to Chicago on Monday. Hezonja is starting to get comfortable starting for the oft-injured Aaron Gordon (hip). For the second straight game, Hezonja scored more than 20 points. Gordon's injury bodes well for Hezonja fantasy owners for obvious reasons. In the last three games... Read More
Kemba Walker Breaks 40 Points Again
Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker scored 40 points in a win over Atlanta on Thursday. Walker was 13-for-26 from the field and 6-for-11 from three. The Hornets were surprisingly quiet at the trade deadline, which means Walker will continue to put up over 20 points and around five assists per game. Walker only had three... Read More
D.J. Augustin Takes Advantage of New Role
Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin scored 18 points in a win over Atlanta on Thursday. Elfrid Payton was traded earlier Thursday, and Augustin took over as the starter at point guard. He played over 35 minutes and when the game was on the line, he scored seven of his 18 points in the last 3:13... Read More
