Eddie Curry for Ray Alsotn??

Question

I am in a stat fantasy league and I am in need of Assists. The best deal I've gotten so far is Ray Alston who is averaging 4.5 per game (granted he had a game with 14). The guy was looking for a forward with points and I wasn't going to give him any of my starters so I offered Eddie Curry. Curry is only getting 18 a game (vs. Alston's 14) and the other relevant stats are the same. He is willing to take Curry since Curry qualifies as a Center-Forward. Since I am not using Curry and am in desperate need for Assists, does this look like a decent deal or am I giving up too much for an Assist guy?

Answer 1

As long as you have a strong players to fill in your C positions this season I would definitely take this trade.

I am pretty sure poster is referring to Rafer Alston based upon his statement about "a game with 14" assists. Alston had a 12 AST game Saturday against Dallas. Felton has maxed out at 8 I believe.

In my opinion, Curry isn't going to do any better than he has so far, and likely will do worse. He's realy a one category player: Points. He doesn't rebound as much as you would like. He's gotten around 8 a game this season but that is not typical. His contribution in peripherals is not overwhelming either. Furthermore, Channing Frye is underperforming for NY right now. Once Frye comes around, which will happen, I predict Curry's value takes a hit. I could be wrong on this, it's not an exact science, but I'm also fairly sure there are some Cs on your waiver wire right now who will pan out better than Curry for the season.

As for Alston, he's in a great position for assists. He averaged just under 7 for last year and I think it's entirely reasonable for him to hover right around 7 a game this season as well. He's at best the fourth scoring option on Houston, but with T-Mac, Yao, and Battier around him he will have plenty of opportunities to dish out assists. Plus what really sets him apart are the peripherals. He's a 1.5+ steal per game guy easy and the same with 3PTM (he's outperforming these averages so far this season).

If someone will actually do this trade, you MUST go for it. It is clearly in your favor!

Answer 2

I'm thinking dougzinboston might mean Ray Felton, the Bobcat's PG. If so, it's not such a bad deal. Ray's in a time-share situation right now with Brevin Knight, who was last year's starting PG. Everybody thought Ray, a rookie who played lights out after the break last season, would get the start this year, but both Felton and Knight have played so well of late, that they're both starting with Adam Morrison coming off the bench. There's a very real chance that Brevin (a true PG) will get traded someplace like Indiana (please, oh please!), in which case, it'd be a steal. If you're desparate for assists, you give up a third-rounder for a 6th rounder every time. A good fit beats a good player. Curry's not exactly gonna make your fantasy year. The only question is can you get somebody better for him from somebody else or off waivers. I say go for it. I doubt you'll regret it, and you may be thrilled if Felton lives up to pre-season hype (Y! had Felton as a late-fourth rounder, and Curry a waiver wire pickup).

-Regards

Answer 3

okay i'm going to assume you're talking about rafer alston, because there is no other alston in the game. the league is quickly losing all legitimate centers, with most good post players not even having c-eligibility in most leagues, as players like dwight howard and elton brand are PFs only. however, if you aren't using curry, go ahead and trade him for alston since you need assists so desperately. but make sure you have a half-decent C in case of injury before you let rafer go.