NBA Forwards: Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another week of the NBA season and another full week of the 2016 calendar. This week I once again bring you three forwards available in 72-98% of Yahoo leagues that Fantasy Basketball Managers should think about adding to their rosters based on their fantastic play of late. These three can be […]

Aaron Gordon (SF/PF, ORL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Upside OWNED: 41% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Orlando took Aaron Gordon, a super-athletic but raw combo forward, 4th overall in the 2014 draft. Gordon’s rookie year was a bit of a disappointment, but the athleticism and potential was on display for all to see. Many expected a significant jump in […]

NBA Under-Performing Stars: Small Forward Edition

We have a little more to talk about from the small forward position this time around. It was important to play conservative earlier in the season because the small forward position is shallow and dropping your drafted player could likely come back and haunt you. We are now almost at the halfway point of the […]

Marco Belinelli (SG/SF, SAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Short-Term Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Former San Antonio Spur Marco Belinelli has been thrust into action for the Kings with the injuries to Rajon Rondo, Omri Casspi, and (for a couple days) Ben McLemore. He is making the most of it. Over his last four games, […]

Gordon Hayward (SF, UTA) - Upside Play on FanDuel for 1/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at HOU, $7,600 ANALYSIS: If Gordon Hayward is playing on Thursday night, expect to see him in this article.  He's been a little inconsistent of late, but I really like his match up against the Rockets, who boast the fifth worst defense in the NBA. With Alec Burks, Derrick Favors, and Rudy Gobert out, […]

Evan Turner (SF, BOS) - Discounted FanDuel Play on 1/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at CHI, $5,700 ANALYSIS: With Avery Bradley out, the Celtics will be relying on Evan Turner a little bit more over the next few games. Turner is a bit of a Swiss army knife when it comes to fantasy,  having the ability to score, rebound, and dish out assists. With the extra minutes I think […]

T.J. Warren (SF, CHA) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/6/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs CHA, $4,300 ANALYSIS: With all the expensive plays I've suggested tonight, I wanted to find a value play I could confidently back. That said, my confidence levels up if Nicolas Batum is unavailable for the Hornets tonight. Warren has seen his usage and production increase greatly since the absence of Eric Bledsoe due […]

Shabazz Muhammad (SG/SF, MIN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for High Upside with Efficient Percentages OWNED: 3% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Lineup changes abound in Minnesota as the Timberwolves start taking an eye to the future in another year as non-contenders. Kevin Martin is in the permanent "DNP-Coach's Decision" zone until the Wolves find a trade partner to take him […]

NBA Forwards: Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups and Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another week of questions and another week of potential answers. This week three players and one super sleeper have been brought to your attention that have been exhibiting extraordinary performance in the last two weeks and now have warranted great consideration from Fantasy Basketball Managers in 71-99% of leagues. Be sure […]

Jae Crowder (SF, BOS) - DraftKings Value Play on 1/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at BK, $6,200 ANALYSIS: Crowder will also benefit, as those on Golden State, of openings on the court, as other Celtics in the starting lineup are likely to be sidelined. Avery Bradley has officially been ruled out of Monday night's game, while Isaiah Thomas is the only other potent scoring threat on Boston. Crowder […]

P.J. Hairston (SF, CHA) - Cheap DraftKings Play on 1/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at GS, $3,400 ANALYSIS: This is another handcuff situation, where Hairston is tied to the status of Nicolas Batum. Batum is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the defending champions, and if he doesn't dress, Hairston will likely start in his place again. In relief of Batum Saturday, Hairston scored 10 points and […]

Carmelo Anthony (SF, NY) - Elite DraftKings Play on 1/3/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs ATL, $8,300 ANALYSIS: The Knicks face Atlanta for a second time in a week, and will likely be in another catchup game against the first place Hawks. When the two last played, Melo scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, good for 40.5 fantasy points. With the exception of Kristaps Porzingis, the Knicks do […]

T.J. Warren (SF, PHO) - Upside DraftKings Play on 1/3/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at LAL, $5,100 ANALYSIS: The Suns have lost seventh straight, and are really beginning to feel the weight of Bledsoe's injury, inviting others to step up, or attempt to, in their star's absence. Warren is the most recent to do so, dropping 29 points, grabbing nine rebounds, three assists, and four steals in 41 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo (SF, MIL) - DraftKings Upside Play on 1/2/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at MIN, $6,600 ANALYSIS: Alphabet is starting to heat up, and he has a great fantasy ceiling when he’s hot. In his last two games, he has scored 34.5 and 42.5 fantasy points. He gets a great matchup against a fast paced Wolves team tonight, who have struggled on defense at times this season. […]

Kawhi Leonard (SF, SA) - Elite DraftKings Play on 1/2/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs HOU, $8,500 ANALYSIS: Leonard has been playing well on a per minute basis recently, as he’s averaging 19.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 steals in 33.5 minutes per game. He gets a great matchup against the Rockets tonight, who have been the worst team in the NBA against small forwards this […]

Jerami Grant (SF, PHI) - DraftKings Tournament Option for 1/1/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at LAL, $4,400 ANALYSIS: The Sixers may choose to have Jahlil Okafor come off the bench for the time being, as Noel plays extremely well with Ish Smith. If Okafor starts the game on the bench, Grant will likely draw the start at power forward. He’s coming off a huge game, in which he […]

Carmelo Anthony (SF, NYK) - Elite DraftKings Option on 1/1/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at CHI, $8,300 ANALYSIS: Melo has been playing well recently, as he’s averaging 23.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game over the last 10 days. He gets a great matchup against the Bulls, who have been one of the worst defenses in the NBA against small forwards. He’s also a significantly better […]

Paul Pierce (SF, LAC) - FanDuel Value Play on 12/31

MATCHUP/VALUE: at NOP, $3,800 ANALYSIS: Bargain bin special! At $3,800 Paul Pierce needs to score about 10 points and grab a rebound or two to hit value. He should be able to do that in the first half tonight. Without Blake Griffin the Clippers will have to lean on Pierce a bit more in their […]

Gordon Hayward (SF, UTA) - Solid FanDuel Play on 12/31

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs POR, $7,600 ANALYSIS: Gordon Hayward is always one of my favorite DFS plays. He's had a bit of a down year by his standards, but has been heating up recently while the Jazz are dealing with multiple injuries. Make sure to keep an eye on Derrick Favors status heading into tonight's game. If he sits, […]

NBA Forwards: Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another week of NBA matchups and another week of untapped waiver potential. I hope the holidays were kind to you and your team, and once again this week, there is another group of three forwards owned in 65-69% of Yahoo leagues who have been producing at a solid and under appreciated […]

Jae Crowder (SF, BOS) - DraftKings Value Play 12/26

MATCHUP/VALUE: at DET, $5,900 ANALYSIS: Crowder is playing with a great amount of confidence right now, and it’s showing in the box score. Over the last three games, he’s averaging 20.3 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. He has been playing more power forward with Amir Johnson hurt, and he’ll make a great play in […]

Nicolas Batum (SF, CHA) - Strong DraftKings Tournament Option 12/26

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs MEM, $7,200 ANALYSIS: Batum is another player who has flashed tremendous upside, but he has also flashed a bit of risk. In his last four games, he has scored 35+ fantasy points twice and less than 21 fantasy points twice. He gets a good matchup against the Grizzlies, who have really struggled against […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 58% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: After being forced out of action for a few games due to a bad hammy, Luol Deng has been solid since his return two weeks ago. If you've read my other pieces, you know I'm a total sucker for players who can […]

NBA Forwards: Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again and welcome to another week of waiver wire decisions and another group of three forwards (one you've seen before from me) who can add a spark to the middle of your lineup. Hopefully these players reach the rosters of Fantasy Basketball Managers in time for them to have a Happy Holidays and cash […]

Courtney Lee (SG/SF, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: As have several other teams around the association, the Memphis Grizzlies have adopted the small ball strategy perfected by the Golden State Warriors. Guard Courtney Lee has been the biggest beneficiary of this change, taking the place of two-time all-star forward Zach Randolph, […]

Omri Casspi (SF, SAC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Omri Casspi had himself a pretty nice day on Tuesday against the Rockets. He recorded 19 points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals. The scoring came on an efficient 8 of 11 shooting, with three of those makes coming from downtown. […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Barnes was recently moved into the starting lineup for Memphis, and he's been playing very well. Over the last four games, he's averaging 13 points and slightly over nine rebounds a game. Barnes has always been a good defensive enforcer due […]

NBA Forwards: Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to yet another week of yet another set of slept-on forwards who can take your roster to the next level. Today we will be taking a look at three players players who have been on top of their game who are available in anywhere between 60%-82% of Yahoo leagues, and one super […]

Danilo Gallinari (SF, DEN) - Strong FanDuel Play on 12/14

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs HOU, $7,200 Danilo Gallinari is a little bit expensive on FanDuel (he is a great play on DraftKings tonight), but he is still worth it. The Houston Rockets are one of the worst teams in the league against the small forward position, and Gallinari is going to take full advantage of that tonight. […]

NBA Forwards: Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again and welcome to a turbulent time in the Fantasy Basketball season. Those sneaky little pickups...aren't so sneaky anymore. Your buddy who has been dormant for a few weeks actually wised up and added the hot and trending players. It is that time of season when Fantasy Basketball Managers have to regroup and ask, […]