Wilson Chandler (SG/SF/PF, DEN) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Now in his 11th professional season, swingman Wilson Chandler has seen some worrying traits early on this season. Taking just eight shots per game, he’s seeing a career low in the category. The past week, however, Chandler has been more aggressive, which has resulted in […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard Leagues (Week 9)

It's Week 9 – to cut bait, or to hold on? Many have cut bait on their mid-round players, which makes one man's trash your treasure. With injuries tearing up many fantasy squads right now, you need these middle ground guys more than ever, so take advantage of what the wire has to offer before […]

Jahlil Okafor Unchained! What Does it Mean for Fantasy Owners?

Jahlil Okafor has finally been released from his Philadelphia nightmare and is on his way to join the Brooklyn Nets. Along with Okafor, the 76ers sent Nik Stauskas and a 2019 second-round pick for veteran forward Trevor Booker. Many analysts see this as a win-win move for both teams. But we're not here to ponder over how […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard Leagues (Week 8)

Week 8 – the injury bug is on a rampage this season, leaving many fantasy owners with empty hands and thinning patience. You never know when the injury bug will pop and lay its teeth into your best laid fantasy plans, which is why its always a good idea to be active on the wire. […]

Darius Miller (SG/SF, NO) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Darius Miller has slowly worked his way into seeing increased action for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. The third-year forward out of Kentucky has seen at least 21 minutes of playing time in every game since November 13th’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks, which […]

Michael Beasley (F, NYK) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: After signing with the New York Knicks in the offseason, Michael Beasley initially didn’t see much action, not playing in six games early on. That all came to change on Thanksgiving weekend, when he started for the Knicks in Houston against the Rockets. After Kristaps […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds Week 7

Week 7 – tired of scouring the waiver wire and comparing stats to decide who is worth one of your valuable adds? Well, fret no more, that’s what we’re here for. This week, we’ve got three different types of players who can contribute to your roster and bring solidify your team with weekly consistency. This […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 3

It's week 3 -- we're here to show you that the seemingly desolate waiver wire ain't as bad as it seems. There are still some gems out there who you should buy now while they're still available. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions, and instead, we're […]

Caris LeVert (SG/SF, BKN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: We’ve been monitoring Caris LeVert’s rise since last season, when he first showed signs of his capability. Now an every day starter, following Jeremy Lin’s season-ending injury, LeVert is averaging 11 points, four rebounds and three assists, averaging 27 minutes per game. Brooklyn is […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 2

It's week 2 -- we're far enough into the season to start latching onto breakout waiver wire stars. If you haven't already, it's time to start adding these guys while they're still available. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions, and instead we're separating them into depth […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF/PF, BKN) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Brooklyn Nets are turning a new leaf this season as Brook Lopez is gone, D’Angelo Russell  and Allen Crabbe have arrived and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is poised to take a big step forward. The 22-year-old is already a terrific defender, and coming off […]

Dillon Brooks (SF, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: A second-round pick in the 2017 draft, Dillon Brooks played a surprising 29 minutes in his NBA debut Wednesday, finishing with 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting with five boards, two assists, four steals and two blocks. The former Oregon standout (16.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, […]

Fantasy Basketball Hype Train: Isn't the NFL Supposed to be the Brutal Sport?

It's been a rough start to the 2017-18 NBA season. It was a bad omen in the preseason when likable players started going down with injuries to start a season where they were looking at big opportunities to break out -- including Seth Curry, Dante Exum, and Slam Dunk Contest winner Glenn Robinson III. Then […]

Nine Wing Players to Target in Fantasy Basketball

In the next installment to my fantasy guide, we look towards wings -- Shooting Guards, Small Forwards, and the various combinations thereof. Some of these players' position eligibility varies depending on the site, so it’s best I keep it simple and use names with explanations. The following players, in a sense, “have my blessing,” (whatever […]

Five Under the Radar Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

This NBA season is an especially hard one to predict. So many stars have changed teams and changed roles. We don't even know what first round fantasy superstars like Russell Westbrook and James Harden are going to do, much less second tier guys like Carmelo Anthony. In all the uncertainty in the earlier rounds, it […]

Caris LeVert - Fantasy Basketball Sleeper

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Fantasy Basketball Hype Train: Florida Man Shoots, Blocks, and Steals

CHOO CHOO! This is a new season-long fantasy basketball feature where I can just have fun and write about the players me, you, and everyone else already wants to talk about. Are you ready for a ride on the fantasy basketball hype train? There's something about a "1/1/1" guy -- a player who can post […]

Gary Harris - Fantasy Basketball Sleeper

Player: Gary Harris Team: Denver Nuggets Projected Role: Starting Shooting GuardUpgrade To VIP: Win more with our NBA and DFS Premium Pass, get expert tools and advice from

Taurean Prince - Fantasy Basketball Sleeper

Player: Taurean Prince Position: SF Team: Atlanta HawksUpgrade To VIP: Win more with our NBA and DFS Premium Pass, get expert tools and advice from

2017-18 Fantasy Basketball Late Round / Deep League Sleepers

If you're 13 rounds deep into your fantasy basketball draft and you've started wondering, what's the point? This guy's not going to be on my roster in two weeks. Well, we've got you covered. Today we'll take a look at three players to look out for as late round flyers for the 2017-18 NBA season. […]

Fantasy Basketball Hype Train: Preseason Fun with Simmons and Kuzma

CHOO CHOO! I'm rolling out a new season-long fantasy basketball feature where I can just have fun and write about the players me, you, and everyone else already wants to talk about. Are you ready for a ride on the fantasy basketball hype train? Comfortable enough squeezed in your hype seat with all the other […]

2017-18 Fantasy Basketball Mid-Round Busts

Every year there are hyped up players taken in the middle of fantasy drafts who end up sorely disappointing. Remember Nikola Mirotic last year? Savvy fantasy owners will identify these overrated players in advance and avoid them on draft day in favor of safer mid round options. Today we'll identify four overrated mid-round busts to […]

EuroBasket Recap: How Did the NBA's Best Look?

This year's EuroBasket was one of the richest if we look at NBA players who featured in it. How a player performs for his national team can be a good cheat sheet come draft day. You may be able to get some value picks or even steals who smash their ADP as not too many […]

King, Joker or Jack of Assists? Who to Pick 9th in Fantasy Basketball Drafts

The popular opinion these days, at least on the fantasybball subreddit, is that the top eight picks in fantasy basketball are Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Karl Anthony Towns, Anthony Davis, and Kawhi Leonard. So if we take this group of players as the "top tier", who is the leader […]

Serbian Bug Hits the NBA: What to Expect from Bogdan Bogdanovic and Milos Teodosic?

As Nikola Jokic frenzy reaches its highest heights, a few of his fellow countrymen from Serbia are on their way to join him in the NBA and show what they're made of. There's no shortage of interest in how well Milos Teodosic's game will translate to the NBA and, of course, fantasy basketball. Furthermore, Bogdan […]

Chris Paul is a Rocket - What's the Fantasy Fallout?

After the underwhelming NBA playoffs, an overwhelming offseason has taken the NBA and fantasy world by storm. With the Celtics swapping their 1st pick for more assets and the 3rd pick with the 76ers, Jimmy Butler and Paul George finding new homes, and former huge talent PGs that fell out of favor with their original […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Wings (SG/SF, SF, SF/PF) for Week 23

It's the Finals!!! I hope you're in and that your team is still healthy and without any rests and shutdowns. If not, do not despair. There are still some guys on your wire that can fill in for those studs you lost throughout the year. Even if all your players are healthy, if some of them […]

NBA Injuries & Who Can Benefit for Week 22

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates for Week 22, and lineups advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to understand who stands to benefit instead. We're here to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy league (DFS) lineups. Understanding the injury landscape, including who's out and who could benefit is a key […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Wings (SG/SF, SF, SF/PF) for Week 22

Congratz to all of you who have successfully surpassed the first obstacle towards your Fantasy NBA title, and won your Quarter-final matchup last week. But forget about that now, it's time to look ahead and book your ticket to the final. Streaming plays a large role in these situations, and adding the right player at […]

NBA Injuries & Who Can Benefit for Week 21

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates for Week 21, and lineups advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to understand who stands to benefit instead. We're here to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy league (DFS) lineups. Understanding the injury landscape, including who's out and who could benefit is a key […]