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Yesterday's Links: What You Missed on 2/19/15

The NBA trade deadline was intense, with 30-plus players moving teams. Did you miss some of the coverage on numberFire yesterday?

Didn't have enough time to catch some of the content and analysis on numberFire.com yesterday? Don't worry -- here's what you missed.

Frontrunners for the NBA Awards Heading Into the Season's Second Half
As we get into the post-All-Star break NBA, which players have set themselves up to win awards at the end of the year? Russ Peddle gives his picks.

Does the Arron Afflalo Trade Make the Portland Trail Blazers Better?
The Trail Blazers are a virtual lock to make the playoffs, and in an attempt to make their championship odds better, they went out and got Arron Afflalo. Brandon Gdula looks at the impact.

How Much Does Amar'e Stoudemire Help the Dallas Mavericks?
Amar'e Stoudemire wanted to play for a contender again, and is now taking his talents to Dallas. What does this mean for the Mavericks?

How Did the Active Phoenix Suns Fare on Trade Deadline Day?
The Suns were more than just active on trade deadline day, and the team now looks completely different. Bryan Mears examines the impact of all their moves.

Why Enes Kanter Is Not Worth as Much as He Thinks He Is
Enes Kanter wants Gordon Hayward-type money, but as Russ Peddle points out, that's kind of ridiculous.

How Good Are the Oklahoma City Thunder After Their Trade Deadline Moves?
Speaking of Enes Kanter -- he's now on the Thunder. Oklahoma City also lost Reggie Jackson and Kendrick Perkins at the deadline, among other moves, giving themselves a slight roster makeover. Brandon Gdula takes a look at the impact.

Is Jason Kipnis a Bounce-Back Candidate in Fantasy Baseball?
Many consider Jason Kipnis' 2014 campaign a disaster, making it seem like his big 2013 campaign was a fluke. Was it? AJ Weinberg analyzes Kipnis' situation entering 2015.

Which Players Exceed Their Daily Fantasy Basketball Value Most Often?
Galin Dragiev looks at the NBA season's first half daily fantasy basketball numbers to see which players -- at each position -- were most valuable given their salary.

Why Would the Tennessee Titans Stick With Zach Mettenberger?
Is Zach Mettenberger really the answer for Tennessee? Dan Pizzuta takes an analytical dive into the question.

The Role Swing Percentages Play in MLB Success
To swing or not to swing? Should fans criticize players for being patient at the plate? Jim Sannes takes a look and answers that question.

Which Lineups Are Best in the NBA?
Brett Oswalt digs into the five most impressive lineups in the NBA.