Brian Roberts
PG FA
Sat 2/8/14 1:59 AM

Brian Roberts scored 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting with four rebounds and six assists in the Pelicans' 98-91 win over the Wolves on Friday. Roberts also made his one 3-pointer count at the end of the game to put the nail in the coffin. He has just a borderline fantasy play 12-team leagues since taking over for Jrue Holiday, and lately his value in 9-cat leagues has been just a 14-16 team value. The culprits are a combined 1.6 steals, blocks and threes per game over his last 15 contests, with just 12.1 points and 4.2 assists to make up for it.

Brian Roberts
PG FA
Thu 2/6/14 1:46 AM

Brian Roberts got hot on Wednesday and hit 7-of-14 shots and a 3-pointer for 19 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals. Roberts has been a bit disappointing as Jrue Holiday's (leg) fill-in, but came through tonight. And until Holiday is ready to return, Roberts should still be a serviceable fantasy point guard on most nights. The 19 points tied a season high and he broke a three-game streak of scoring in single digits with tonight's performance.

Brian Roberts
PG FA
Wed 1/29/14 10:52 PM

Brian Roberts hit just 3-of-10 shots and zero 3-pointers for nine points, three rebounds and three assists in Wednesday's loss. He had scored in double figures in five straight games and is averaging 12.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 0.8 3-pointers over his last five. As tempting as it might be to drop him after Wednesday's dud, we're guessing he bounces back in his next one. And as long as Jrue Holiday is out, Roberts is the starting point guard for the Pelicans.

Brian Roberts
PG FA
Sun 1/26/14 9:05 PM

Pelicans PG Brian Roberts scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting in Sunday's home victory, but he only had two assists vs. four turnovers. Jrue Holiday remains 'out indefinitely' with a stress fracture in his tibia, which gives Roberts solid fantasy appeal as the Pelican's default starting PG. He's been averaging 11.1 points, 1.2 threes, 2.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 0.6 steals in that role over the past nine games, and had been turning the ball over a stingy 1.1 times per game. Keep rolling him out there while watching for updates on Holiday's rehab.

Brian Roberts
PG FA
Sat 1/25/14 12:55 AM

Brian Roberts played just 22 minutes in the Pelicans' 103-101 road win over the Pistons on Friday, scoring 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting (including a three) with two rebounds, two assists and one steal. Roberts hit all four of his free throws and we'll pass along any updates about injury, but it looks like he simply lost minutes to Austin Rivers tonight. Owners shouldn't panic but Roberts needs bigger popcorn numbers and minutes to offset some of his deficiencies. Eric Gordon added 15 points three rebounds, three assists, two steals, two threes and seven turnovers, and also added the game-winning drive with two seconds left.

Brian Roberts
PG FA
Wed 1/22/14 12:02 AM

Brian Roberts hit 6-of-10 shots for 15 points, two rebounds and six assists in Tuesday's loss. He didn't have a steal or 3-pointer tonight, but the scoring and dimes were nice. Roberts has scored in double figures in four of his last five games and is averaging 13.2 points, 4.4 assists and 1.6 3-pointers over that stretch. The lack of steals isn't encouraging, but as long as Jrue Holiday remains out, Roberts is a solid fantasy option at point guard.

Brian Roberts
PG FA
Mon 1/20/14 9:45 PM

Brian Roberts made all three attempts from downtown in Monday's thrilling 95-92 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 13 points with two boards, three assists and no turnovers. He played well tonight and got some great looks at the bucket. Roberts has forced a lot of his shots all season and it's led to just a 39.9 percent from the field prior to tonight's game. He's worth owning in most standard leagues until Jrue Holiday (leg) is back.

Brian Roberts
PG FA
Tue 1/14/14 1:27 AM

Brian Roberts got going in the Pelicans' 101-95 loss to the Spurs on Monday, scoring 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting (including three treys) with four rebounds and four assists. Ask the locals about Roberts and they might send you to clean trash on Bourbon Street after Fat Tuesday, but the Pellies are stuck with him and he's going to be in most lineups while Jrue Holiday is out. In his last five games he is averaging 11.2 points, 1.2 threes, 3.4 boards, 3.4 assists and just 0.8 combined steals and blocks, while hitting 42.2 percent from the field and 85.7 percent from the line in 25.4 minutes per contest. Look for him to play about 28-34 minutes per game until Holiday and Evans get back.

Brian Roberts
PG FA
Sun 1/12/14 12:55 AM

Brian Roberts was horrible in his second start of the season against the Mavericks, shooting 2-of-10 from the field for seven points with three boards, eight assists, two steals and one turnover in 31 minutes. He has really struggled so far and the Pelicans offense has been out of sorts with all their injuries. Roberts has shown he can get to the basket in his rookie year, but his shot selection has been a disaster to start the year. The minutes and upside are there for Roberts, he just has to play better. He's a hold in most formats.

Brian Roberts
PG FA
Sat 1/11/14 12:23 AM

Brian Robert's first start of the season did not go well against the Mavericks on Friday, scoring nine points with seven boards, one assist and one 3-pointer in 25 minutes. He is expected to start for the foreseeable future with Jrue Holiday suffering a stress fracture in his leg. Roberts has struggled mightily on offense, can't score around the basket and hasn't been able to push the tempo for the Pelicans while he's been on the court, but things should go better in the future. He's worth owning in standard leagues for his ability to add points, assists, steals and 3-pointers.