NBA Forwards: Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another week of perpetual requirement as a Fantasy Basketball Manager. If you have questions this week regarding the forward position and who could possibly fill it, hopefully I'm about to present you with three rock-solid answers for the coming weeks. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Player […]

Jerami Grant (SF/PF, PHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant has been a key piece for the 76ers, playing 26.4 minutes per game for the league's worst team. In 65 games, he has averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks. Grant is not the most efficient player […]

Matt Barnes (SG/SF, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 48% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: With the Grizzlies having a lot of injuries to growl about lately, Matt Barnes (along with others) has been asked to shoulder a bigger offensive responsibility. This comes with some good and bad. The good: Barnes has upped his scoring of late, […]

Michael Beasley (SF/PF, HOU) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Talk about a blast from the past. The second overall pick from the 2008 NBA draft, Michael Beasley has found a new home in Houston, and has been thriving a bit in a reserve role. Over his last four games, Beasley […]

Lance Stephenson (SG/SF, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: After being acquired from the Clippers back in February, Lance Stephenson has found new life with the Grizzlies. In 10 games since the move, the 25-year-old swingman has averaged 25.0 minutes, 14.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists, despite having to share […]

NBA Forwards: Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again and welcome to another week of statistics that point in every direction. We'll continue to try our best to make sense of the endless numbers. The good news about this week: three players have made it very easy to see some promise in them going forward (no pun intended). Whether it is return […]

Tony Allen (SG/SF, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: You guys probably think I'm losing it when I recommend Tony Allen as a pickup, but hear me out. The Grizzlies are hurting...literally. The injury bug has bitten them badly and they're turning over every stone to find some offense. Enter […]

Bojan Bogdanovic (SG/SF, BKN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: With Joe Johnson gone, Bojan Bogdanovic has been starting for the Nets and has played well. In his last four games, he's scored in double digits three times. On Tuesday, Bogdanovic scored 18 points with seven rebounds and three assists. He […]

NBA Forwards: Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again -- it's time to find some more "diamonds in the rough" at the forward positions. As the weeks progress and the NBA season trudges on I, along with all of you, am reminded of one painfully clear fact in professional basketball: week by week, the super stars continuously dominate every statistical category. This […]

Josh Richardson (SG/SF, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Yet another rookie from this awesome draft class has started looking like a keeper -- this time it's Josh Richardson, a second-rounder out of Tennessee. He's been great for the Miami Heat at a time where the team is really thin on […]

Justise Winslow (SF/PF, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Justise Winslow is one of the most talented, young two-way players in the game, but has yet to garner a major role on offense with the Miami Heat. He is averaging 5.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per game. Over […]

NBA Forwards: Week 16 (Post All-Star) Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another group of forwards who are pleading to see the light of more rosters for Fantasy Basketball Managers. After the All-Star Break, these three players could capitalize in a big way for those willing to give them the opportunity to pickup where they left off before the break commenced. These players […]

Maurice Harkless (SF, POR) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Maurice Harkless joined the depleted Portland Trailblazers via trade this past offseason, and has had trouble seeing consistent action on the court. He has played at least 20 minutes in 22 different games this season, but 10 or fewer minutes in 14 […]

Jeremy Lamb (SG/SF, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Jeremy Lamb was playing more than 20 minutes per game for the Charlotte Hornets throughout November, December and early January before injuring his toe. He was averaging 11.2 points at the time of the injury. Upon his return, Nicolas Batum had already come […]

Jared Dudley (SG/SF, WAS) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Jared Dudley has had a small resurgence lately, scoring double digit points in his last three games. In 31 minutes of action on Tuesday, Dudley scored 14 points with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers. Clearly he's capable […]

Ryan Anderson (SF, NO) - Cheap FanDuel Play on 2/11/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at OKC, $5,900 ANALYSIS: With Tyreke Evans out, someone has to score for New Orleans other than Anthony Davis, and that man is Ryan Anderson. I'm a little worried about Durant guarding him for stretches of games where OKC goes small, but hopefully they won't need too, as this should be an absolute blow out. And […]

Gerald Henderson (SG/SF, POR) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Gerald Henderson has scored double digit points in five straight games, and in seven of the last eight. It looks like Henderson is finally getting into a groove with the Blazers and he could have some deep league fantasy value. Any value […]

Stanley Johnson (SF, DET) - Underused FanDuel Play on 2/10/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs DEN, $4,900 ANALYSIS: After a few hot games, Johnson threw up a dud his last time out, which I'm hoping keeps his ownership percentage below 20% this evening. The thing I love about StanJohn is that even on nights his fantasy production isn't great, he never cheats himself of opportunity. In other words, […]

NBA Forwards: Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again! It's the final few days of NBA action before the All-Star Break. It's time to take a look at a group of forwards who are opening doors of opportunity to opportunistic Fantasy Basketball Managers. These three forwards, available in the majority of fantasy leagues, have really stood out in the last two weeks […]

LeBron James (SF, CLE) - Safe FanDuel Play on 2/8/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs SAC, $10,200 ANALYSIS: LeBron James has been playing great over his last few games. The Sacramento Kings are not going to be able to slow him down, but this game could also get out of hand. DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo are more likely to keep the game close than Archie Goodwin and […]

Omri Casspi (SF, SAC) - FanDuel Injury Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at BOS, $5,100 ANALYSIS: A Casspi roster makes sense only if there is confirmation that Rudy Gay will sit again. It also makes a lot of sense if Ben McLemore sits as well. That’s a lot of minutes, shots, rebounds and usage rate that needs to be picked up.  

Kent Bazemore (SF, ATL) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at ORL, $5,100 ANALYSIS: Do you trust Bazemore? Me neither. But he makes a lot of sense on Superbowl Sunday. There are question marks abound at the swing position and though Bazemore is not without his, he does make sense against Orlando. The Magic have given up over 43 FanDuel points per game over […]

Danny Green (SG/SF, SA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 74% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Danny Green has largely been a three-and-d specialist for the San Antonio Spurs since earning playing time in 2011. However, he has shown flashes of being a legitimate scoring threat -- including his tremendous season last year. This season, he simply hasn't needed […]

P.J. Tucker (SG/SF, PHO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: P.J. Tucker re-invented himself with the Phoenix Suns in 2012 at age 27, and has been a solid defensive specialist and bench scorer over the last four years. The Suns have been absolutely decimated by injuries this year, including losing forward T.J. […]

Nicolas Batum (SF, CHA) - FanDuel Tournament Play on 2/6/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs WAS, $6,000 ANALYSIS: Is Nicolas Batum finally back in form? That is still questionable, but he did just post over 40 fantasy points in his last game, which was against the Miami Heat. Batum is one of the best small forwards in the league, and he should be able to score rather easily […]

Stanley Johnson (SF, DET) - DraftKings Value Play on 2/6/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at IND, $5,200 ANALYSIS: Johnson’s price took a jump a little quicker than I was anticipating, but he’s still a bit too cheap. He drew the start for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the Pistons last game, and he dominated with 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists, a block, and two steals in 44 minutes. He’s […]

Kevin Durant (SF, OKC) - DraftKings Big Money Play on 2/6/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at GS, $10,500 ANALYSIS: As always, I don’t mind pairing Durant and Westbrook together, especially in a matchup like tonight. The Warriors love pushing the pace, and the Thunder are going to be looking to make a statement tonight. Westbrook and Durant should take over the offense even more than they already do, which […]

Stanley Johnson (SF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope looks to have suffered a fairly serious groin injury, and Stanley Johnson is going to be one of the main beneficiaries of his absence. Johnson rarely left the floor on Thursday against the Knicks, playing a massive 44 minutes and putting […]

Carmelo Anthony (SF, NY) - Safe FanDuel Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at DET, $8,900 ANALYSIS: Ummmm Carmelo under $9,000. Yes please, sign me up. Since returning from his minor knee injury, Melo has put up totals of 35, 40, and 49 FD points. Although one or two of those were not so efficient performances, that doesn't hurt you in DFS, so don't even look at […]

Marcus Morris (SF, DET) - FanDuel Value Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs NY, $5,100 ANALYSIS: As I mentioned earlier, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope out, there are going to be a few fantasy beneficiaries on the Pistons. But who gains the biggest boost in value? Marcus Morris. With a lot less competition on the wing for minutes and shot attempts, Morris's usage should get a significant uptick. I […]