Should i pick up Josh Smith in place of Andrei Kirilenko in my NBA fantasy basketball team?

Question

I am running really low in patience as far as the production of kirilenko. So for, josh smith is a free agent in my 10 team league. Or should i drop one of these players on my team for him:

Dwyane Wade
(Mia - PG,SG)

Andrei Kirilenko
(Uta - SF,PF)

Tracy McGrady
(Hou - SG,SF)

Mo Williams
(Mil - PG)

Carlos Boozer
(Uta - PF,C)

Emeka Okafor
(Cha - PF,C)

Andrew Bogut
(Mil - PF,C)

Sam Cassell
(LAC - PG)

Jarrett Jack
(Por - PG)

Quentin Richardson
(NY - SG,SF)

Larry Hughes
(Cle - SG)

Monta Ellis
(GS - PG,SG)

Possible in place of Q Rich or Ellis. however, i am kind of wondering if Q Rich could play well with the newly revamped knicks. Also, if i am to drop these guys, should i do it now? or should i take the gamble and hope that he isnt picked up at the end of this week? Thnx!

Answer 1

I would drop Q now and pick up smith. You can always pick up a 3 point specialist if you end up needing 3s later on.

Hold on to Kirilenko. He will probably do better, how can he get any worse? If you drop him, one of your opponents will pick him up and starting making a run in the block category.

Answer 2

Actually the reason Josh Smith is free is, he's on the injury list due to hernia surgery. He's supposed to be ahead of schedule so he maybe back as early as this weekend. I'd hold off on the pick up at least until he comes backe b/c he is an explosive player and a hernia tends to slow people down. I'd try to trade Kirilenko and boost his blocks in the trade. Ultimately, I'd hold out on Smith at least until he plays a game or two after surgery.

Answer 3

To be frank I think you're an idiot. Why in the hell would you drop
AK regardless of his meager production. pick up josh smith right now and wait out the remainder of his rehabilitation. The mere fact that Josh Smith isn't on a team regardless of his injury is a sign that your fantasy league doesn't have very good managers. drop larry hughes or jack and pick up smith. Josh Smith just isn't a player you let go. if you don't like AK try trading him. In my league I could get Okur for AK which is definately a loss for me in terms of draft order, but Okur is a solid player and AK still has great trade value if not for his current stats, it's for his great name and history as a player.

Answer 4

Since Mo Williams is out for two-three weeks, I could endorse to drop him and get Josh Smith. You'll get greater avid gamers and skills. After a couple of weeks, with Josh and AK47 contributing, you can climb up the standings.

Answer 5

Josh Smith is a great player in certain aspects. It really depends on what your looking for in your team. Obviously you can't win everys ingle category, so you have to focus on the majority that your team can win. You should definitely pick up Smith, but expect a few weeks of losses because he is currently injured.

Answer 6

qrich's production will be affected because of the return of the players from the suspension...josh smith has been steady the whole season but no explosion yet...whats good with him is that he's been healthy the whole season so you should give smith a try...

Answer 7

Drop Q for Smith, even hurt he will be worth it later if you can hold on with him on the bench

Answer 8

whatever you do DO NOT DROP ELLIS!!! hes like good man for the warriors, hes averagin like 17+ keep him man as for smith get him for q-rich cuz he aint doin much, ellis is a KEEPER!