Thompson, Thompson and Robinson

Given the playing time, Jason Thompson could be a valuable fantasy asset. 2 years ago he was given 31 minutes of playing time and averaged 12.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, shot 47% and had 1 blocked shot a game. Since then his playing time has been significantly cut. Last year it was down to 23 minutes a game and he averaged 8.8 points, 6 rebounds, 50% from the field and 0.6 blocks a game. This year his time was cut even more, down to 19 minutes a game. But with the injury to Chuck Hayes and the inefficient, inconsistent play of Hickson, Thompson has been moved back to the starting line-up for the last 3 games. In those games he has averaged 8.7 points and 8.7 rebounds a game, while being given about 27 minutes a game.  He is shooting over 50% for the season and has blocked a shot in 2 of his 3 starts. He is definitely worth of a spot on your team at this moment, but once Hayes come back, which has been reported to be Wednesday the 25^th of Jan, Thompson will most likely lose his spot. Seeing as Thompson has pushed his way past Hickson in the depth chart, he could still be given 20-25 minutes a game once Hayes returns, and could potentially still produce.

With the injury to Curry, Nate Robinson had been given significant playing time and had produced. He is still the scorer he was before in NY, but has added a new facet to his game that only significantly showed up in one of his previous seasons. What makes him more valuable this year is the fact that he is currently averaging 5 assists a game. He is also averaging around 1 steal, 12.5 points and 1 3-pointer a game. This makes him a very valuable player in fantasy. The only question is, now that Curry is back, will Robinson be given enough time to be a valuable fantasy pick up? Showing by the only game he has played with curry back, he played 18 minutes, had 6 points 5 assists and took 6 shots. These numbers would not be great for a fantasy team, but I think he might be given closer to 22-23 minutes, which might still make him valuable. Keep an eye on him for the next few games and then make a decision.

Tristan Thompson is currently averaging 8 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block a game on 48% shooting. The only downsides to Thompson are that he is currently shooting 40% from the free throw line and is only getting 18 minutes a game. This severely limits his fantasy value. In a deep league I might consider picking him up, but the only time he becomes valuable is if Antawn Jamison gets injured. This is the only way I can see Thompson getting an increase in playing time anytime soon. If the Cavs completely drop out of the playoff hunt then MAYBE Thompson might get an increase in time. Unless one of those two scenarios happens, hold off on Tristan Thompson.