Notes:

With three games looming tomorrow to kick off the NBA season there are some quick news and notes that need to be addressed.

James Harden; In a pretty shocking move, the Thunder decided to ship one of their rising stars, James Harden along with three other players to the Houston Rockets. In return the Thunder will get Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, two first round picks and one second round pick. I believe the fantasy impact of this trade will be huge. Harden will sign a max extension with the Rockets and become the focal point of that offense. I was high on Harden coming into this season, and this trade only adds to his value. If you have yet to draft, target Harden in the second round. Kevin Martin will continue to be a useful fantasy starter in OKC. He will still be relied on for some scoring.

Kobe Bryant; The Black Mamba is suffering from a strained foot and was unable to practice on Sunday. His status for the opener remains in question and if we don't get any more news before most lineups lock in weekly formats on Monday, you may want to play it safe and keep Kobe on your bench.

Tyson Chandler; Tyson Chandler, who banged up his knee in a preseason contest says he is on track to play Thursday vs the Nets. An MRI cleared Chandler of any structural damage in his knee and confirmed this injury was simply a bone bruise. Even if he is in the lineup, he may experience some lingering effects from the injury. With center being a pretty deep position this year, it may be a good idea to plug someone else in your lineup until he proves he is back to normal.

Eric Gordon; The oft-injured guard was able to practice on Sunday without any restrictions  This is a good sign that he will be ready to go on on Wednesday when the Hornets open their season. Gordon is being drafted around the 8th round of most fantasy drafts and if he able to get his knee healthy, he certainly has the talent to return mid to early round value.