News for Lou Amundson - 2016 Ezra Stiles NBA League

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Tue Oct 6 201513:50Amundson did not practice Tuesday due to personal reasons
Amundson did not practice Tuesday due to personal reasons, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
It's unclear exactly what caused Amundson to miss Tuesday's session, but he'll likely be back with the team later this week. While the veteran may have some of the most luscious hair in the league, he's unlikely to hold much fantasy value this season.
Wed Sep 30 201512:42Amundson skipped morning practice Wednesday due to sore lower ba...
Amundson skipped the morning practice Wednesday due to a sore lower back, but he's expected to participate in the Knicks' night practice, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Amundson's issue appears to be minor given his expected return to the night session, but back injuries can have a tendency to recur. When healthy, Amundson will likely see limited minutes off the bench in 2015-16.
Sat Jul 11 201512:05Amundson and Knicks have agreed to 1-year
Amundson and the Knicks have agreed to a 1-year, $1.6 million deal, Ian Begley of ESPN.com reports.
Amundson joined the Knicks last January and was at least serviceable, putting up 6.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game while averaging 20.9 minutes. He'll likely again come off the bench for a weak Knicks team, so the journeyman's upside remains very limited.
Thu May 7 201501:41Amundson signed with Knicks in January and finished with average...
Amundson signed with the Knicks in January and finished with averages of 6.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 20.9 minutes per game across 41 appearances (35 starts) for New York this season.
Amundson spent 12 games with the Cavaliers earlier this season, but joined a dismal Knicks squad in January and immediately helped out their interior presence. Nonetheless, the Knicks marked Amundson's tenth NBA team in nine seasons, evidencing a journeyman career that has made it difficult for him to establish staying power in even the deepest of fantasy leagues.
Fri Apr 10 201522:59Amundson had 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 FT) and 11 rebounds in 25 mi...
Amundson had 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 FT) and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes in the loss to the Bucks on Friday.
Amundson was supplanted in the starting lineup by Cole Aldrich, but had one of his better games as a Knicks (and his second double-double). He could be a nice cheap DFS play on Saturday against the Magic.
Fri Apr 10 201518:14Amundson will come off bench against Bucks on Friday
Amundson will come off the bench against the Bucks on Friday.
Coach Derek Fisher will make some changes to the starting lineup, and one of them is sending Amundson to the bench after he went 1-of-8 from the field for three points in just 12 minutes Wednesday versus Indiana. Quincy Acy will take his spot up front.
Wed Mar 18 201500:41Amundson had 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), career-high 1...
Amundson had 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), a career-high 17 rebounds, two blocks, and two assists in 31 minutes Tuesday against the Spurs.
Amundson sent the game into overtime with an uncontested layup near the end of regulation. His minutes were limited recently after suffering back spasms less than two weeks ago. Still, the Knicks were down to 10 healthy players, extending Amundson's playing time. He's averaging 1.2 blocks in 20.7 minutes per game post All-Star break, so it's worth keeping an eye on him in deep leagues if coach Derek Fisher continues to give him starter-level minutes.
Fri Mar 13 201509:41Amundson started in Thursday's game against Lakers but only spen...
Amundson started in Thursday's game against the Lakers but only spent 20 minutes on the court en route to four points, four rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two blocks.
Amundson managed to have a well-rounded game despite his limited time on the court. It remains unlikely that coach Derek Fisher will keep the same starting five for the rest of the season, so there's no guarantee regarding Amundson's value moving forward.
Tue Mar 10 201508:30Amundson (back) returned to action Monday against Nuggets and po...
Amundson (back) returned to action Monday against the Nuggets and posted two points, four rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 14 minutes of action.
Amundson is returning from a one-game absence, and he didn't appear to be hampered by the injury. Still, he's averaging just 5.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks over the last four games, and remains a deep-league option in fantasy.
Mon Mar 9 201519:44Amundson (back) will be available for Monday's game
Amundson (back) will be available for Monday's game, Steve Popper of The Record reports.
Amundson was dealing with spasms in his lower back, which caused him to sit out Saturday, but after going through shootaround without issue he's been cleared to take the court Monday. Amundson will be available off the bench for coach Derek Fisher.
Sun Mar 8 201518:18Amundson (back) considered questionable for Monday's game agains...
Amundson (back) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets, The Record reports.
Amundson already missed Saturday's game against the Pacers with lower back spasms. If he's ultimately unable to play Monday, Jason Smith will likely see added time on the court.
Sat Mar 7 201518:06Amundson (back) will not play against Pacers on Saturday
Amundson (back) will not play against the Pacers on Saturday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Amundson is dealing with back spasms after posting eight points and 10 rebounds in 29 minutes against Indiana. He should be considered day-to-day going forward, and Cole Aldrich is the likely starter at center Saturday.
Sun Feb 1 201519:08Amundson scored six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 FT), to go with 13 rebou...
Amundson scored six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 FT), to go with 13 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 36 minutes off the bench on Sunday.
Amundson was active on the boards on Sunday and has averaged eight rebounds over the last five games. However, Amundson has only played more than thirty minutes twice this season. New York has been unpredictable with their minutes this season and it's hard to really say who they will feature from week to week. Because of this it's improbable that Amundson can sustain this going forward.
Fri Jan 30 201513:37Amundson has officially signed with Knicks for remainder of 2015...
Amundson has officially signed with the Knicks for the remainder of the 2015 season, Newsday reports.
Amundson began the season with the Cavaliers but will likely end it with the Knicks. He's averaging 2.9 points on the season, but has seen significant time on the court under coach Derek Fisher and is currently averaging 7.8 points over his last four games.
Tue Jan 20 201513:18Amundson signed second 10-day contract with Knicks on Tuesday
Amundson signed a second 10-day contract with the Knicks on Tuesday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Amundson has played in two games since signing his first 10-day deal prior to the Knicks' trip to London. He started Monday's game against the Pelicans and scored four points to go with three rebounds in 24 minutes. While the journeyman's upside is extremely limited, he's a steady veteran presence who shouldn't jeopardize the Knicks' shot at a top three pick in the 2015 draft.
Mon Jan 19 201520:09Amundson scored four points (2-5 FG) to go along with three rebo...
Amundson scored four points (2-5 FG) to go along with three rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 24 minutes Monday against the Pelicans.
Amundson was given the start Monday, but didn't produce much. Even if he does start additional games going forward, Amundson doesn't produce enough to be a reliable fantasy option.
Mon Jan 19 201516:15Amundson expected to start Monday against Pelicans
Amundson is expected to start Monday against the Pelicans, Newsday's Al Iannazzone reports.
Amundson, who is on a 10-day deal, has played only one game for New York this season, scoring six points and grabbing six rebounds against the Bucks on Thursday. With Amar'e Stoudemire (knee) still limited, coach Derek Fisher will bring him off the bench, enabling Amundson to join Carmelo Anthony and Jason Smith in the starting frontcourt.
Sat Jan 17 201509:35Amundson made debut for Knicks against Bucks on Thursday as he c...
Amundson made his debut for the Knicks against the Bucks on Thursday as he came off the bench for 17 minutes to register six points, six rebounds, one assist, and two blocks.
Amundson is currently on a 10-day contract with the Knicks. He was originally traded to the Knicks back on Jan. 5 but the organization swiftly waived him and signed him to a 10-day instead. Regardless of whether or not he stays in New York, he's likely to a be a very limited option that is only serviceable in the deepest of leagues.
Fri Jan 9 201521:31Amundson will sign 10-day contract with Knicks
Amundson will sign a 10-day contract with the Knicks, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.
The Knicks just waived Amundson, but it seems they would still like to have him around on a short-term deal. He will struggle to see enough minutes to be of much fantasy use.
Wed Jan 7 201510:45Amundson will be waived by Knicks
Amundson will be waived by the Knicks, The Record reports.
Amundson was recently acquired in part of a trade that shipped J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert to the Cavaliers. He, along with the other two players the Knicks acquired in the trade (Alex Kirk and Lance Thomas), were all placed on waivers and will become free agents if unclaimed.
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