Samuel Dalembert C FA Fri 3/23/12 12:55 AM
Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Samuel Dalembert scored 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting with 10 rebounds, one steal, and one block in just 22 minutes against the Warriors on Thursday.
You'll notice a common theme with Rockets blurbs tonight, because the Warriors are going to be doormats for any big man going forward. Marcus Camby scored four points with eight rebounds, one steal, and three blocks in 19 minutes, but very little should be gleaned from this matchup.
Samuel Dalembert C FA Tue 3/20/12 11:31 PM
Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Samuel Dalembert had eight points, four rebounds and three blocks in 22 minutes of Tuesday's win over the Lakers.
Marcus Camby played just 16 minutes, but had four points, four rebounds and a block in his stint, and is cutting into Dalembert's minutes and production. Sammy D is probably still worth holding onto, but the arrival of Camby is going to make him a tough start on most weeks.
Samuel Dalembert C FA Sun 3/18/12 11:21 PM
Samuel Dalembert
C FA
With Marcus Camby healthy and active, and the starting unit sputtering, Samuel Dalembert played only 20 minutes in Sunday's game.
Sammy had 12 points, six rebounds and three turnovers, and the threat to his minutes is already being realized. A 50-50 timeshare with Camby isn't unlikely, but given the scarcity of quality FA centers, we recommend hanging onto Sammy for a few more games before making any decisions.
Samuel Dalembert C FA Wed 3/14/12 1:57 AM
Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Samuel Dalembert scored eight points on 4-of-10 shooting with eight rebounds and three blocks in 31 minutes on Tuesday.
This is a normal line, but we figured we'd pass along the info that the Rockets reportedly offered Sammy, Luis Scola, a No. 1 pick, and other consideration to the Bucks for Andrew Bogut. The takeaway here is that Dalembert is probably on the trade block.
Samuel Dalembert C FA Sun 3/11/12 9:07 PM
Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Samuel Dalembert finished Sunday's defeat with 15 points (6-of-11 shooting), 10 rebounds, one steal and five blocks in 32 minutes.
The blocks were one shy of his season-high, and with five consecutive games in double-digit points it's safe to say Sammy's slump has ended. Congratulations if you kept him during his brutal month of February.
Samuel Dalembert C FA Wed 3/7/12 11:39 PM
Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Samuel Dalembert played 34 minutes and had 14 points, six rebounds and a block in an ugly loss to the Raptors on Wednesday.
That's three straight games that Dalembert has gotten 34 minutes or more, and he's averaging 14 points and more than 11 boards and a block over that stretch. Kevin McHale could choose to limit his minutes at any time, but the Rockets are off until Saturday, meaning Dalembert should have plenty of time to rest before his next game. If you need a center, give him a look.
Samuel Dalembert C FA Tue 3/6/12 10:47 PM
Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Samuel Dalembert had 11 points, 17 rebounds and zero blocks in 41 minutes of Tuesday's OT loss to the Celtics.
The minutes somehow aren't a season high for Sammy D, but he has also logged 36 minutes in his previous game. It appears that he's back in the good graces of coach Kevin McHale and is now averaging 10 points, eight boards and nearly two blocks over his last five games. Let's see how long he can stay out of McHale's doghouse this time.
Samuel Dalembert C FA Sun 3/4/12 10:28 PM
Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Samuel Dalembert hit 8-of-14 shots for 17 points, 12 rebounds, a steal and three blocks in Sunday's OT loss to the Clippers.
Finally! This was Dalembert's first double-double since Jan. 25 and it's not a coincidence that he played 36 minutes tonight. This was his first 30-minute night since Jan. 25, and he has been dropped in several leagues after playing so poorly over the last month. He's worth grabbing after tonight's big line, but don't be surprised if Kevin McHale continues to mess with his minutes. Dalembert vowed recently to become more aggressive, and followed through on the plan tonight.
Samuel Dalembert C FA Sat 3/3/12 1:41 AM
Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Samuel Dalembert scored eight points on 3-of-7 shooting with five rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 26 minutes on Friday.
Dalembert took a half-court shot with seven seconds left in a quarter tonight, and these types of moments are creating a 'baby steps' scenario for him. Just as we said Wednesday, he's still worth owning in 8- and 9-cat formats, but he's not a must-start player right now. It's also worth noting that Dalembert was called for a few iffy fouls early, which also limited his minutes.
Samuel Dalembert C FA Thu 3/1/12 1:40 AM
Samuel Dalembert
C FA
Samuel Dalembert played 23 minutes Wednesday, but had just four points, four rebounds, a steal and two blocks on 1-of-6 shooting.
Four rebounds are unacceptable in 23 minutes, and it's easy to see why Kevin McHale becomes frustrated with Dalembert. He's still worth owning in most leagues, but his inconsistency is maddening, and he can be benched on nights when you have other options at center.