Brandon

Rush

Rush tore his ACL during the second game of last season and is questionable for training camp. If healthy, he’s a big wing that can help Utah’s outside shooting. If not, he won’t hurt them as he holds a $4 million contract that will expire in 2014.

Also in attendance was Haywood Highsmith, who plays for the Sixers’ G League affiliate Delaware Blue Coats. Even if Philly does sign one of these guys, they’ll be nowhere near fantasy value.

The 76ers are in need of some shooters, and Rush could fit that bill. They’ll likely be bringing in a few players for workouts, but it’s unlikely whoever they sign will be relevant in fantasy hoops this season.

The Warriors are reeling and Jefferson is a veteran that the team just made a pretty big financial commitment toward, so it makes sense that he’s finding his offense amidst a group of younger players. Brandon Rush scored nine points with three rebounds, three assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in a ho-hum effort for those starting him in the five-game week, and Dorell Wright hit 3-of-7 shots for eight points, four rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and two 3-pointers. There will likely be a different winner every night, but the trio should each see plenty of run.

Rush has been feeling it lately and played 33 minutes tonight. Keep him in your lineup, and think about grabbing him if he’s available in your league. He’s averaging 13 points, five rebounds, two blocks, 1.6 3-pointers and 32 minutes over his last five.

There are some nice elements to this line, but Rush has hit a rough enough patch that a drop is (and has been) justifiable. If you’re hunting upside and able to stash, though, it might be worth a ‘hold’ just to see how he does leading into the Warriors’ four- and five-game weeks coming up. Admittedly, that’s a lot of ‘ifs.’

He’s back, but the Warriors don’t have much incentive to give him heavy minutes. He’ll do more to hurt the value of Brandon Rush than he will offer any of his own.

Rush hasn’t been great this week, but is still getting minutes. He should break out of the funk soon.

Meanwhile, Brandon Rush stunk up the joint with seven points on 2-of-9 shooting with four rebounds and a block in 33 minutes off the bench. This game does nothing to shed light on Wright’s fantasy situation, as it’s a usable line due to the 3-pointers and that’s about it. It’s probably best to bench Wright, and wait for his next hot streak.

Following last night’s game against the Mavs, Jefferson experienced swelling in his right knee. After being evaluated by the team’s medical staff earlier Friday, he was scheduled to undergo an MRI later in the day. He’ll remain in the Bay Area for treatment and one has to wonder how hard the Warriors will push him to return. Dorell Wright and Brandon Rush are going to be worth watching as the team approaches a five-game week.