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Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks picked up a very capable coach in Scott Skiles, who took the Chicago Bulls to the Eastern Conference Semifinals before he was fired during the 2007-08 season. The Bucks lost Mo Williams, but traded for Richard Jefferson, giving Michael Redd a slashing wingman to deflect defensive pressure.
Many fantasy owners expect big things from Andrew Bogut and Jefferson this season, which may mean reduced production for Gold Medalist Michael Redd. The Bucks have also brought in Luke Ridenour to run the show and in two games Skiles hasn't played fantasy-sleeper Ramon Sessions.
Miami Heat
Although a little known name, Erik Spoelstra has been with the Miami Heat organization since 1995. The league's youngest coach has a young, athletic, and exciting team on his hands.
The Heat are top-heavy in the way of fantasy players. Owners of Dwayne Wade and Shawn Marion should be licking their chops, as they will be required to will the team through most games. Rookie Michael Beasley played 20 minutes in his first game and will get his chances to learn and grow. The Heat still need some help; keep your eyes on Udonis Haslem, Mario Chalmers, and Shaun Livingston as the season progresses.
Charlotte Bobcats
Fantasy owners loved the Bobcats last season. Gerald Wallace and Jason Richardson were given the green light to shoot the team in and out of every game. Wallace had a career high in points and Richardson led the NBA in threes made. That is something new coach Larry Brown wants to change. Brown is aware of Richardson's abilities as a player and wants him to attack the rim more, so he can go to the line more.
Brown is a very defensive minded coach, and through D, he has been successful with some untalented teams. I wouldn't expect Brown to butt heads with his stars, but his style of play will put a damper on their numbers.
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