The New Orleans Hornets acquired  Casey Jacobsen,  Maciej Lampe, and Jackson Vroman for Jim Jackson and a second round draft pick.  Fantasy-wise this could be a win-win situation.  Jackson goes from having zero value since he was not playing to having some value with the Suns.  Although the Suns have been the best team record-wise in the NBA, there should be playing time available for Jackson since the Suns have gone with basically just five guys.  This lack of depth should enable Jackson to see some minutes - 30 mpg is not out of the question. 

 

The Hornets have been one of the worst teams in the league playing the likes of Lee Nailon for heavy minutes.  Casey Jacobson could make an impact for his three point shooting.  In his last ten games for the Suns he was good enough to play over 20 mpg and he averaged over 1 trey per game.  This should go up in New Orleans.  Lampe is an interesting 19 year old prospect who was not getting playing time in Phoenix as they were gunning for a Championship.  In New Orleans he may be given the opportunity to show his skills.  I actually own Lampe in a deep 16 team keeper league.  Those who have the opportunity to pick up and keep Lampe (for minimal cost) should give him consideration.  Meanwhile, some of the New Orleans players who had been seeing some playing playing time such as  Lee Nailon, J.R. Smith, and  Chris Andersen may see less as a result of this trade. 

 

When Mike Sweetney plays, he is typically productive on a per minute basis.  With the Knicks propelling themselve towards the lottery, they may decide to give increased minutes to their younger players such as Sweetney.  On Friday night he had 15 pts and 8 rebounds in only 18 minutes.  Give him some consideration before your competitors do.   

 

Juan Dixon has been very hot with Larry Hughes out.  In his last five games he is averaging 19 pts, 2.6 sts, and 59% FG.  Also, Jarvis Hayes may be seeing heavy minutes as a starter.  Both are good interim pickups.