Luol Deng (SF/PF, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 56% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: I'm seriously waiting for the announcement where the Heat add Gilbert Arenas, Baron Davis and Tracy McGrady to the roster. Luol Deng has been playing some good basketball lately and it's reminiscent of his days in Chicago. He has four consecutive […]

Robert Covington (SF, PHI) - Cheap FanDuel Play on 2/3/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs ATL, $5,100 ANALYSIS: It appears Mr. Covington has finally carved out a solid role in this Sixers offense, and as a result, he's producing relatively gaudy stat lines for someone priced under $6k.  In his last 10 games, he's exceeded value nine times and by an average of 8.81 points. The fact that […]

NBA Forwards: Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again and welcome to a new week and finally a set of decently fresh faces. I know I have been ramming the likes of John Henson and Evan Turner down some throats in the past weeks, so this week I bring a diverse group of players who offer a diverse set of skills. Some […]

Jeff Green (SG/SF MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 49% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Jeff Green has been somewhat of a fantasy basketball enigma in his eight NBA seasons. Since he was famously the 5th overall pick back in 2007 and later traded from Boston to Seattle in the Ray Allen deal, fantasy owners have been […]

Kawhi Leonard (SF, SA) - Safe FanDuel Play on 2/1/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs ORL, $7,300 ANALYSIS: Kawhi Leonard has great upside, especially if the game stays close. The problem with the San Antonio Spurs is that they blow a lot of teams out. When that happens Leonard doesn't get enough minutes. He played 35 minutes in his last game, against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he posted […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (SF, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist made his season debut Friday following shoulder surgery in early October. Originally thought to be out for the entire season, Kidd-Gilchrist is returning to the court with 36 games remaining in the regular season for the Charlotte Hornets. He posted […]

Evan Turner (SF, BOS) - Safe FanDuel Play on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at ORL, $5,300 ANALYSIS: Turner has scored double-digit points in six straight games and he is always a guy that will add some extra stats across the line. His minutes appears locked in right now in that crazy Celtic rotation, so he should continue to consistently contribute anywhere from 28-32 FanDuel points. Meanwhile, the […]

Chandler Parsons (SF, DAL) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs PHX, $6,700 ANALYSIS: I am not quite ready to reinvest in Carmelo Anthony, but I certainly understand if some fantasy owners want to roster the budding Knick superstar. Instead, I will opt to free up some cap room and roster Parsons, a guy that has been as close to white hot as possible […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Justise has been served lately as Justise Winslow has played over 35 minutes in each of the last four games. The perfect way to describe his fantasy value is "jack of all trades, master of none." While Winslow won't blow you […]

Terrence Ross (SG/SF, TOR) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Terrence Ross is yet another player who is seeing his value increase because of the injury bug going around. He doesn't offer much in many counting stats, but Ross is scoring at a very serviceable piece in the second unit for the […]

Josh Smith (SF/PF, HOU) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Smith, once a fantasy darling, is not really a sexy name anymore. But that doesn't mean he's totally useless. His field goal percentage is straight up terrible, but if you're strong in that category, or are punting it altogether, "J-Smoove" can […]

Kawhi Leonard (SF, SA) - Top FanDuel SF Option on 1/27/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs HOU, $7,500 ANALYSIS: At this price tag, Kawhi is a real bargain and all things considered, I think he's far and away the best option at small forward tonight. The game has a much higher projected total than what we're accustomed to seeing in Spurs games, and Kawhi should benefit from the fast […]

NBA Forwards: Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another week of questions. Today I bring you answers to the most important question of them all: "Who is playing well NOW?" These three forwards of varying sizes bring heavy momentum to the forward slot and can be the spark that any stumped Fantasy Basketball Manager could greatly use. Position Eligibility […]

Harrison Barnes (SF, GSW) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/25/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs SA, $4,800 ANALYSIS: It looks like Harrison Barnes is going to start seeing over 30 minutes in every game from here on out. His injury is behind him, and he should continue to play well. In his last game, against the Indiana Pacers, he posted 25.7 fantasy points in 35 minutes. He generally […]

LeBron James (SF, CLE) - Top FanDuel Play on 1/25/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs MIN, $9,900 ANALYSIS: LeBron James had something to prove in his last game, against the Chicago Bulls, as the Cleveland Cavaliers recently fired their head coach. He responded the way that only King James knows how to respond - with 26 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists, and over 60 fantasy points. Tonight, he […]

LeBron James (SF/PF, CLE) - Strong FanDuel Play on 1/23/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs CHI, $9,600 ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Cavaliers broke an NBA record for firing their head coach. They were the best team in the league to ever fire their coach mid-season, so LeBron James really has something to prove tonight. He gets a tough matchup against the Chicago Bulls, but he should really come to […]

Danilo Gallinari (SF, DEN) - Safe FanDuel Play on 1/21/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs MEM, $7,100 ANALYSIS: Gallo has been playing pretty well of late, and has a juicy matchup against Memphis tonight. Never did I think that I would look forward to rostering guys against Memphis, but here we are. Last time Danilo faced off against Memphis this season he dropped 41.1 FanDuel points, tallying 29 real […]

Kawhi Leonard (SF, SA) - Great FanDuel Play on 1/21/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at PHO, $7,600 ANALYSIS: Another big name that's just priced too low. Kawhi is going against one of the worst defenses in the NBA, and I can roster him for under $8,000?! Sign me up. Even though this game will likely not be close, Kawhi will be a big reason why. He should be […]

Tobias Harris (SF, ORL) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/20/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at PHI, $5,600 ANALYSIS: "There are actually a lot of decent, serviceable options at small forward tonight" - a thought I had earlier. It's a thought I don't think I've had before. With guys like Lebron, Durant and Carmelo playing tonight, there's quite a bit of starpower, so that thought may not be surprising. […]

NBA Forwards: Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another week of scorching waiver wire prospects available in 80-91% of Fantasy Basketball leagues. This four players listed today have either started playing hot of late, or in the case of the last two players listed, have been having great seasons but have been slept on by a majority of Fantasy […]

Aaron Gordon (SF, ORL) - Cheap FanDuel Tournament Play on 1/18/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at ATL, $3,900 ANALYSIS: Aaron Gordon was dealing with an injury, and he only played seven minutes in his last game against the Toronto Raptors. In those seven minutes, he posted slightly over one fantasy point. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that that is horrendous. However, Gordon should see closer […]

Carmelo Anthony (SF, NY) - FanDuel Tournament Play on 1/18/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs PHI, $8,700 ANALYSIS: Carmelo Anthony is questionable to play tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers, but he should finally be ready to return to the court. He sat out the last two games, and I'm sure he is itching to start scoring again. He posted 40 fantasy points or more in four of his […]

C.J. Miles (SF, IND) - Great Tourney Play on FanDuel for 1/17/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at DEN, $4,400 ANALYSIS: Time to get back on Miles, especially if PG13 ends up not suiting up. Miles has seen decreased production over the last couple games mainly because his shot has refused to drop. Opponents are shooting 46% from the field against the Nuggets, which is seventh-best (or worst, from a Nuggets […]

Nicolas Batum (SF, CHA) - FanDuel Tournament Play on 1/16/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs MIL, $7,100 ANALYSIS: Nicolas Batum has not played well since his return to the court, but he should start figuring things out shortly. The Milwaukee Bucks are not great against opposing small forwards, and Batum should take advantage of that. It has been three games since Batum posted over 30 fantasy points, but […]

Terrence Jones (SF/PF, HOU) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues OWNED IN: 63% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Yeah, I know, Terrence Jones has been pretty disappointing this season. However, he's come on strong lately. On Wednesday night, Jones started in the second half of the game and ended up with 16 points and nine rebounds. This came on the […]

Derrick Williams (SF/PF, NY) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: With Carmelo Anthony out of commission on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, Derrick Williams stepped up big time for the Knicks. Despite the losing effort, Williams put up a career high 31 points with seven rebounds, and two steals. This performance will likely […]

Gordon Hayward (SF, UTA) - Matchup Play on FanDuel for 1/14/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs SAC, $7,300 ANALYSIS: I told you Gordon Hayward would be here every week he plays on a Thursday. Tonight he has a great matchup against the defenseless Sacramento Kings,  and  is a great play at $7,300, especially for GPP's. Although I think he's a safe play in most formats, he gets a boost in […]

LeBron James (SF, CLE) - Elite FanDuel Play on 1/14/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at SAS, $10,300 ANALYSIS: Big time players, make big time plays, in big time games.  Tonight's game against San Antonio on the road is definitely a big time game, and is an oppurtunity for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to show the world they are serious title contenders.  These are the games the King […]

Manu Ginobili (SG/SF, SA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: 38-year-old Argentinian sixth man Manu Ginobili is not what he once was, and he's not what you'd call consistent, but on Tuesday night he reminded us he can still be a solid contributor. Manu scored 15 points, and added five rebounds, two […]

Andrew Wiggins (SF, MIN) - FanDuel Tournament Play on 1/13/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at HOU, $6,500 ANALYSIS: Due to the facts that his fantasy point totals can be up and down and he (normally) relies heavily on hitting shots to score on FanDuel, I'm not confident in Wiggins enough to play him in cash tonight. That said, I love the price tag and the potential for a […]