FantasySP / NBA / Player News (cle) http://www.fantasysp.com Copyright 2009 652211 LeBron James / LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points in Friday's win over the Pacers, hitting a key 3-pointer LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points in Friday's win over the Pacers, hitting a key 3-pointer late to seal the deal. LeBron, who was supposedly playing through a sore wrist, hit his first eight shots and added nine boards, seven assists, a steal and block to his line, while hitting 13-of-25 shots and 13-of-14 free throws. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/LeBron_James">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/LeBron_James/652211 652211 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:06 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/LeBron_James/652211 Zydrunas Ilgauskas / Zydrunas Ilgauskas, filling in for Shaquille O'Neal (shoulder), had four points, 11 rebounds and two Zydrunas Ilgauskas, filling in for Shaquille O'Neal (shoulder), had four points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in a win over the Pacers. His night could have been a whole lot better, but he missed 11 of the 12 shots he took tonight. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Zydrunas_Ilgauskas">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Zydrunas_Ilgauskas/652210 652210 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:06 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Zydrunas_Ilgauskas/652210 Anderson Varejao / Anderson Varejao returned from a hip injury Friday and had 10 points and seven rebounds. He took a hard Anderson Varejao returned from a hip injury Friday and had 10 points and seven rebounds. He took a hard elbow to the mouth from Danny Granger late in the game, but it didn't seem to bother him too much. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Anderson_Varejao">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/652206 652206 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:20 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/652206 LeBron James / LeBron scores season-high 40 in win LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points on Friday as the Cavs defeated the Pacers 105-95. James added nine rebounds and seven assists in the win.

Our View: The Cavs were behind for much of the game, but LeBron put the team on his shoulders and delivered a win. Fantasy owners can't ask for much more than 40-9-7 from the King, so tonight was a great night even by LeBron standards. <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/LeBron_James">Player Page</a>
http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/LeBron_James/652187 652187 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:35:02 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/LeBron_James/652187
Anderson Varejao / Varejao (hip) will play in Friday's game against the Pacers, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Varejao (hip) will play in Friday's game against the Pacers, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Anderson_Varejao">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/652026 652026 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:06 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/652026 Anderson Varejao / Varejao playing Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play and come off the Cavaliers bench on Friday night, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Our View: J.J Hickson will again be in the starting lineup. Varejao will, as usual, provide the team high-energy minutes, especially in Shaquille O'Neal's absence. <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Anderson_Varejao">Player Page</a>
http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/651685 651685 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:01 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/651685
Shaquille O'Neal / Shaq out Friday Shaquille O'Neal (shoulder) will not be active on Friday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Our View: His return to the lineup is uncertain at this point. Zydrunas Ilgauskas will continue to start in his absence. <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Shaquille_O'Neal">Player Page</a>
http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Shaquille_O'Neal/651684 651684 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:01 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Shaquille_O'Neal/651684
Anderson Varejao / Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Pacers. Varejao will come off Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Pacers. Varejao will come off the bench in relief of starter J.J Hickson. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Anderson_Varejao">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/651623 651623 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:28:07 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/651623 Anderson Varejao / Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Pacers. Troy Murphy (back) is Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Pacers. Troy Murphy (back) is also expected to return after missing six games. Shaquille O'Neal remains out. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Anderson_Varejao">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/651605 651605 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:07 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/651605 Anderson Varejao / Varejao to play Friday night News: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Anderson Varejao (hip) said after the team's morning shootaround that he would play against the Pacers. Varejao missed Tuesday's game against the Warriors and Wednesday's game at Washington as well. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Anderson_Varejao">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/651269 651269 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:08 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/651269 Anderson Varejao / According to Cavaliers insiders, Anderson Varejao (hip) has been upgraded from "out" to "questionable". According to Cavaliers insiders, Anderson Varejao (hip) has been upgraded from "out" to "questionable". Varejao is likely to still be limited but a return to the lineup is a very welcomed sight. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Anderson_Varejao">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/651110 651110 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:56:08 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/651110 Anderson Varejao / According to Cavaliers insiders, Anderson Varejao (hip) has been upgraded from "out" to "questionable". According to Cavaliers insiders, Anderson Varejao (hip) has been upgraded from "out" to "questionable". Varejao is likely to still be limited but a return to the lineup is a very welcomed sight. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Anderson_Varejao">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/650923 650923 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:07:06 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/650923 Anderson Varejao / According to Cavaliers insiders, Anderson Varejao (hip) has been upgraded from "out" to "questionable". According to Cavaliers insiders, Anderson Varejao (hip) has been upgraded from "out" to "questionable". Varejao is likely to still be limited but a return to the lineup is a very welcomed sight. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Anderson_Varejao">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/650878 650878 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:42:08 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/650878 Anderson Varejao / Varejao (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against Indiana, Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Brian Varejao (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against Indiana, Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Brian Windhorst reports. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Anderson_Varejao">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/649658 649658 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:06 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Anderson_Varejao/649658 Shaquille O'Neal / O'Neal (shoulder) won't play Friday against Indiana, Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Brian Windhorst reports. O'Neal (shoulder) won't play Friday against Indiana, Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Brian Windhorst reports. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Shaquille_O'Neal">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Shaquille_O'Neal/649643 649643 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:05 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Shaquille_O'Neal/649643