Fantasy Basketball Dynasty News: Trade for Earl Clark February 2013

By: Jake Bielecki

A player's situation is the most unaccounted for aspect of fantasy basketball, but at the same time it's unknowingly given too much credit.

Situation dictates your playing time, touches, and role on a team.

A couple quick examples: Paul Pierce immediately became a distributor once Rondo went down. Kyle Korver became a fantasy heartthrob when the Hawks dealt with a rash of injuries and lacked an outside scoring presence.

Earl Clark has recently found himself in an ideal situation. Once a highly touted prospect compared to Amare by then Phoenix head coach Mike D'Antoni, Clark struggled to find his way in the NBA. Reunited with D'Antoni on the Knicks, the same held true.

Now, playing for the Los Angeles coach once again, Clark has averaged 28 minutes and 35 minutes a game respectively the last two months. I think it's safe to say D'Antoni likes this kid.

Many in the fantasy basketball community believe Earl Clark won't be able to sustain those minutes, and given his lack of run early in his career, that is a valid train of thought.

My counterpoint, the Lakers are already on the hook for two steep head coaching contracts, Mike Brown and D'Antoni, so current Los Angeles coach isn't going anywhere soon.

Clark fits D'Antoni's stretch-four mold to a tee. Athletic, doesn't need the ball in his hands, can guard four positions, and hits the open three. I expect this marriage to be a long, fruitful one.

Check the former Louisville Cardinal's stats the last 30 days: nearly three combined three-pointers/steals/blocks, 12 points and eight rebounds. Trade now, send a thank you note later.

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