{"playerId":474,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":116,"percentOwned":99.3,"playerRaterSEASON":4,"playerRater7DAY":2.5,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Asik had 21 points (4-6 FG, 13-18 FT) to go with 11 boards and two blocks in 38 minutes in Game 5 on Wednesday to help force a Game 6 against the Thunder.","spin":"Asik received treatment on his ailing back prior to Game 5, and he was able to play effectively, so we would expect a similar scenario to unfold prior to Game 6 on Friday. The Thunder went to a hack-an-Asik tactic in the fourth quarter, trying to take advantage of his 54 percent career mark at the charity stripe, but Asik made them pay by making 8-of-12 attempts during that stretch. This strategy by the Thunder was a key factor in Asik's high point total, and it's not something owners should bank on happening again for fantasy purposes.","date":"Wed May 1"},"fullName":"Omer Asik","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"A major defensive force in the paint, Asik joins Houston, where he's expected to be the full-time starting center. Asik was brilliant defensively in limited action last season but is still a work of progress on the offensive end. Still, with more minutes headed his way, he projects to be a valuable fantasy asset this season as a rebounder and shot-blocker. Asik averaged an incredibly productive 3.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in only 14.7 minutes per game last season. Draft him in the later rounds for his potential in boards and blocks, but keep in mind that he shot a dismal 45.6 percent from the free throw line last season.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Oct 10"},"playerRater30DAY":4.7,"playerRater15DAY":3.5,"positionRank":13}