Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Reacting to Early-Season Performances

If you’ve clicked on this article, chances are you’ve got some strong feelings about the first three nights of basketball. Maybe the player you were hyped about totally flopped (looking at you, Jimmy Butler), and now you're stuck in panic mode. Or—hear me out—the guy you auto-drafted in the 10th round just went off, and […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2 (2024-2025): October 28 - November 3

The first week is in the books and I hope that things turned out well for you with a good start in your leagues. I also hope you read this column last week because we hit on several good plays for Week 1 and identified some undrafted players who will likely be on rosters for […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/29/24)

Happy Tuesday, Rotoballers! Tonight we have a four-game slate headlined by a TNT doubleheader featuring a rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key to succeeding […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/27/24)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/26/24)

I can't believe we're finally back, RotoBallers. It was a long, MLB-heavy summer, and I think we're all ready for the excitement that comes with the start of the NBA season. These articles focus on the best plays, typically more suited for cash games. However, I've been playing NBA DFS for over ten years now, […]

NBA DFS Picks for Daily Fantasy Basketball on DraftKings and FanDuel (10/24/24)

Welcome back, Rotoballers! Glad to be here helping you all out with your DFS picks on this fine Thursday. We have a solid four-game slate ahead of us tonight with a few teams who will be starting their season. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/22/24)

WELCOME BACK, ROTOBALLERS!!! It is my honor and pleasure to kick off the 2024 NBA regular season DFS slate with you all. Tonight we have a two-game slate headlined by what could be a preview of this year's Eastern Conference Finals. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 (2024-2025): October 22 - October 27

The NBA season tips off tomorrow and you have probably completed your drafts unless you happen to be in one of those leagues that drafts the night before the season. Either way, it's great to have NBA basketball back in our lives and I am thrilled to be able to bring you my favorite weekly […]

Five Bold Fantasy Basketball Predictions For The 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 NBA season is almost upon us. Let the storylines begin! LaMelo Ball, Zion Williamson, Ben Simmons, and others have plenty to prove this season. Will they come through? Confidence is low for some; the sky should be the limit for others, but will they come through? Let's dig in and take a look! […]

Fantasy Basketball Rankings (2024-25) - Thunder Dan's Draft Guide

We are drawing ever closer to the start of the NBA season and the beginning of my favorite fantasy sport - fantasy hoops! If your league hasn't drafted yet, odds are you are going to be drafting soon! I have been doing some mock drafts with other folks in the industry and digging into my […]

League Winners - Fantasy Basketball Players Who Will Smash ADP (Category Leagues)

There aren't many things fantasy managers can agree on entering each NBA season. However, it feels like the #1 overall pick debate has stopped for the foreseeable future; Victor Wembanyama is here to stay. Right behind him at the top of drafts are a couple of non-Americans, highlighted by Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. Other […]

Alex Burns's Fantasy Basketball Rankings (Categories): Top 250 for 2024-2025 Drafts

Here we are, folks -- almost to the finish line! After what seemed like possibly the fastest offseason in NBA history (we say this every year), we are a few weeks out from watching real NBA hoops. And that can only mean one thing: fantasy basketball is back, baby! The NBA offseason delivered its usual […]

NBA Free Agency Tracker - Updates On All NBA Offseason Player Movement (2024)

The NBA free agency period has begun, so news of signings will be flying in all week. Rumors are buzzing about, but as deals are officially reported, we will add them to our running list of NBA player signings and trades here. The news will come strong and fast, so we have you covered! Keep […]

Fantasy Basketball: 2024 NBA Draft Second Round Sleepers

While many pundits have pointed to this year's NBA Draft as one of the weakest overall classes in recent memory, that doesn't mean that some of the talented young players drafted in rounds one or two won't be able to carve out roles with their new teams or add value immediately. If anything, NBA teams […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft: First Round Predictions

We have just wrapped up another exhilarating and competitive NBA season that saw the Boston Celtics steamroll their way through the playoffs yet again to hang banner 18, and now we are officially in the offseason. Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing an NBA mock draft. Just so you understand, this mock draft is going […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/17/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Monday’s Game 5 between the Celtics and Mavericks brings us more Single-Game contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. The lineup construction is a bit different compared to the typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DraftKings that carries elevated salaries for each player, and MVP (2x), STAR (1.5x), and PRO (1.2x) […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/14/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Friday’s Game 4 between the Celtics and Mavericks brings us more single-game contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. The lineup construction is a bit different compared to the typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DraftKings that carries elevated salaries for each player, and MVP (2x), STAR (1.5x), and PRO (1.2x) […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/12/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! While the Celtics managed to jump out to a 2-0 series lead Sunday, there is plenty of intrigue surrounding a pivotal Game 3 with a serious injury concern popping up for Boston and the series also shifting to American Airlines Center. Single-game lineup construction is a little bit different than your typical […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/9/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! After yet another dominant Celtics postseason performance in Game 1, we're set for what could be a more competitive Game 2 as the Mavericks look to avoid a potentially unconquerable hole. The lineup construction is a little bit different than your typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/6/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, we have Game 1 of the NBA Finals! We have a star-studded matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. The lineup construction is a little bit different than your typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DK that carries elevated salaries for each player, and […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/30/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, we've got Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals! Minnesota has shown a bit of life and will need to carry their momentum into this game to keep their championship hopes alive. The lineup construction is a little bit different than your typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/28/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, we've got Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals! The lineup construction is a little bit different than your typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DK that carries elevated salaries for each player, and MVP (2x), STAR (1.5x), and PRO (1.2x) spots on FanDuel, where […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/27/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Monday’s Game 4 between the Celtics and Pacers leaves us with Single-Game contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. The lineup construction is a bit different compared to the typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DraftKings that carries elevated salaries for each player, and MVP (2x), STAR (1.5x), and PRO (1.2x) […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/26/24) - Today's Top Lineups

After a surprising first two games, we're set for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Mavericks on Sunday night, with the series shifting to American Airlines Center in Dallas. This leaves us with Single-Game contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. The lineup construction is a bit different compared to the typical […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/25/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Saturday is Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. This leaves us with Single-Game contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. The lineup construction is a bit different compared to the typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DraftKings that carries elevated salaries for each player, and MVP (2x), STAR […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/24/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Friday’s Game 2 between the Mavericks and Timberwolves leaves us with Single-Game contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. The lineup construction is a bit different compared to the typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DraftKings that carries elevated salaries for each player, and MVP (2x), STAR (1.5x), and PRO (1.2x) […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/23/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We are back with another showdown slate on FanDuel and DraftKings. Game One was an absolute thriller, and the Pacers almost shocked the world, but a Jaylen Brown clutch three sent it to OT. The Pacers are showing they can keep it close is good for us, as blowouts kill lineups, and that is not […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/22/24) - Today's Top Lineups

After a thrilling and much closer than expected Game 1 of the ECF, it's the Western Conference's turn Wednesday night as the Mavericks and Timberwolves look to continue their impressive postseason runs. The lineup construction is a little bit different than your typical DFS slate, as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DK […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/21/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, we've got Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals! The lineup construction is a little bit different than your typical DFS slate as these include a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DK that carries elevated salaries for each player, and MVP (2x), STAR (1.5x), and PRO (1.2x) spots on FanDuel, where […]