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Where Will Stephon Marbury End Up?

Stephon MarburyStephon Marbury and the Knicks might still be haggling over the details, but there's little doubt that a divorce is coming soon. So what then? Is he really so poisonous that there's not a single team in the league willing to take a flyer on him?

I don't think so. Playing for one of the league's most dysfuctional franchises in the country's biggest media market can make anybody look bad. I'm not trying to absolve Marbury of fanning the flames, but there are a lot of players around the league who are just as much of a head case but manage to fly under the radar simply because they don't play in New York.

Plus, when he does hit the market, he'll almost certainly be on his best behavior in hopes of salvaging his reputation. And with the Knicks on the hook for most of his salary, he'll likely sign for a prorated share of the veteran's minimum. Despite all the controversy surrounding him the last few years, he'd be a low-risk gamble, especially on a team with strong locker room personalities willing to keep him in his place.

B-Ball, B-Fast: De-ron Guy to Snub

B-Ball, B-Fast is a weekdaily look at last night's NBA action from a fantasy perspective. Bookmark it and visit often.

Cup of Coffee
Deron Williams didn't really land in the "snub list" because of the abundance of guard talent in the Western Conference, but it's certainly conceivable (especially if you're Deron Williams) to think he got snubbed. He has averaged nearly a double double so far in the season (18.8 points, 9.6 assists) and the Jazz lead the Northwest Division. But as a fantasy owner, expect even better stats in the second half; Deron torched the Hornets -- and All Star Reserve and infinitely juxtaposed fellow draftee Chris Paul -- for 29 points and 11 assists while holding CP3 to six and six of the same. Deron clearly doesn't appreciate being left off the midseason recognition squad so expect him to respond accordingly. (Please note I had a chance to trade Paul for Deron and declined, however.)

Hot Cakes
The Mavericks started future-of-the-franchise Jose Barea last night, opting to bring Jason Terry off the bench; Barea didn't have a huge night (three points, four assists, four boards in nineteen minutes) but that's pretty sick multi-cat action for such limited minutes. The results (Mavs win over the Magic) could mean extended minutes for the youngster. Grab him while you can, even if it's only for the short run until Devin Harris' return.

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