Theo Maledon Gets Two-Way Deal From Hornets

Free-agent guard Theo Maledon has agreed to a two-way contract with the Hornets. Since entering the league, the 2020 second-round pick appeared in 116 games over two seasons with OKC, averaging 8.8 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.9 rebounds. He was recently traded to the Rockets, although he was waived shortly after. There's a chance the […]

Peripheral Monsters: Well Rounded Players to Target in Fantasy Basketball

The NBA season is rapidly approaching and you're probably getting ready for your drafts by doing a bunch of draft prep, including reading this article! Whether you play H2H or Roto, you need to draft players who can contribute in multiple categories. Sure, specialists still carry value, especially if they're really good at what they […]

One Trick Ponies (Big Name Guys Who Only Help A Few Categories)

Every NBA stud has his strengths and weaknesses in fantasy hoops. In a category league, knowing what those strengths are is obviously an important step to being successful. One categorical strength in particular can sometimes mislead you into thinking that a player is really worth that high draft pick. That category is points. Every NBA […]

Klay Thompson, Draymond Green To Play On Friday

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson and forward Draymond Green will play during Friday's preseason matchup against the Denver Nuggets. This will mark Thompson's preseason debut after being eased back into action. The veteran sharpshooter hasn't done any 5-on-5 work during the offseason. It sounds like the Warriors have been extremely cautious with Thompson. Despite […]

Isaiah Joe Waived By 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers waived guard Isaiah Joe on Thursday. The former second-round pick seemed to be gaining traction in head coach Doc Rivers' rotation until this preseason. Last year, he averaged 3.6 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.6 assists on 35% shooting overall and 33.3% from deep. As a three-and-D guard, his numbers left a lot […]

Fantasy Basketball - Category Studs: Points, Rebounds, And Assists

There are a lot of different ways to build a winning team in fantasy basketball. And depending on your format (Roto, H2H, Points), players are going to have varying degrees of value to your team. That's why it's always important to know your league settings before drafting, as you might draft a much different team […]

Pacers Pick Up Option On Chris Duarte

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte had his third-year option picked up by the team on Wednesday. The former first-round pick cashed in a solid rookie season. He registered 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and one steal per game while shooting 43.2% from the floor and 36.9% from deep. Duarte is going to be a […]

Fantasy Basketball - Category Studs: Efficiency Artists

The NBA regular season is just around the corner and you're probably getting ready for your drafts by reading articles like these! There are a lot of different ways to build a winning team in fantasy basketball. And depending on your format (Roto, H2H, Points), players are going to have varying degrees of value to […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Brooklyn Nets

Welcome to a new series here at RotoBaller where we look at a breakout, a bust and a lock candidate for each NBA team. We did this for the NFL this past offseason and these pieces were a lot of fun to write, so I thought we'd bring it to the NBA. Today, we'll be […]

Five Players On Our Do Not Draft List: 2022-2023 Fantasy Basketball

A lot of content focuses on who you should draft and where, but the goal of this article is to convince you to absolutely avoid these players in your upcoming drafts at all costs. Do not draft them. Like not even if they drop like stones in the draft and you think "okay, this is […]

Jalen Suggs Avoids Serious Injury

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) exited Friday's preseason bout against the Dallas Mavericks after colliding with Dorian Finney-Smith. The 21-year-old had to be assisted off the court and did not return. Fortunately, he avoided serious injury and was diagnosed with a left knee capsule sprain and a bone bruise. The former Gonzaga Bulldog averaged […]

Malik Beasley Still Banged Up

Utah Jazz guard Malik Beasley (ankle) remained sidelined during Friday's practice. He hasn't been able to suit up for practice since injuring his ankle during Tuesday's preseason game. Luckily, the Jazz don't play again until Tuesday, so Beasley has some time to rest and recover. His name has been a hot topic to be traded, […]

Cameron Johnson To Be Re-Evaluated

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson (thumb) is going to be shut down for at least one week. He injured his shooting thumb during their second preseason game, which forced him out of the game after only four minutes. The team will re-evaluate Johnson after he rests for a week. Once he's healthy, Johnson is going […]

Kevin Huerter Could Be Starting Shooting Guard

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter was traded during the offseason, which might actually help his fantasy value. In Atlanta, Huerter was roughly a top-200 fantasy player when he was actually healthy. Now, he has a chance to do better in a possible starting role with the Kings. Head coach Mike Brown mentioned that he's leaning […]

Ayo Dosunmu May Start Until Lonzo Ball Returns

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu may start this season until Lonzo Ball (knee) returns. Dosunmu was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. He played well in his 77 games as a rookie. However, the 22-year-old was much more productive in 40 appearances in the starting lineup, averaging 10.9 points, 5.4 assists, […]

Malachi Flynn Undergoes Procedure

Toronto Raptors guard Malachi Flynn (cheek) underwent a procedure to repair a cheekbone fracture he suffered during Sunday's game against the Jazz. The 24-year-old averaged only 4.3 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 rebounds last season. However, he is expected to see routine minutes in 2022-23 behind Fred VanVleet, so his statistical contributions should increase. Still, […]

Sacramento Exercises Option On Davion Mitchell

The Kings have exercised the third-year team option for guard Davion Mitchell on Thursday. The 24-year-old averaged 11.5 points, 4.2 steals, and 2.2 rebounds in 75 games as a rookie last season. However, he played considerably better in 19 games in the starting lineup, posting 18.0 points and 7.4 assists. While Mitchell will likely come […]

Portland Picks Up Option For Keon Johnson

The Trail Blazers picked up the 2023-24 option on guard Keon Johnson. The 20-year-old began last season with the Clippers but was traded to Portland ahead of the deadline. In his 22 appearances for the Trail Blazers, he averaged 9.7 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.7 rebounds. The former first-round pick will likely remain buried on […]

James Harden Has Rough Shooting Night On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with nine points in 19 minutes during the preseason win over the Cavaliers. The multi-time All-Star had a tough time finding the bottom of the net, going 3-for-9 from the field and 1-for-3 from three-point range. Yet, he made up for it by dishing out five assists. Harden split […]

Darius Garland Scores 12 Points In Preseason Loss

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland scored 12 points during Wednesday's preseason loss to Philadelphia. The 22-year-old logged 15 minutes of work and shot 4-for-7 from the field and 1-for-1 from deep while contributing four assists. Garland averaged a career-high 21.7 points last season to earn a spot on the All-Star team. Despite the arrival of […]

Donovan Mitchell Scores Team-High 16 Points Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 16 points in 19 minutes during the preseason loss to the 76ers. The All-Star efficiently shot the ball, going 6-for-9 from the field and 3-for-4 from deep while adding five assists, two rebounds, and a steal. Despite being surrounded by capable scorers, Mitchell will continue to produce […]

RJ Barrett Scores Game-High 21 Points On Tuesday

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett finished with a game-high 21 points during the preseason win over the Pistons on Tuesday night. He also added five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. The 22-year-old looked good in this one, shooting 8-for-14 from the field and 3-for-5 from deep. Barrett, who averaged a career-high […]

Tyler Herro Agrees To Four-Year Extension With Miami

Miami Heat guard/forward Tyler Herro agreed to a four-year contract extension with the team. Per club policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 22-year-old had the best season of his career in 2021-22. He finished the year by averaging 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and shot 39.9% from deep while earning […]

Mac McClung Released By Golden State

The Warriors released guard Mac McClung on Monday. McClung went undrafted during the 2021 NBA Draft and has spent most of his career in the G League since. The 23-year-old does have two professional games under his belt, averaging 4.0 points and 1.5 rebounds during 10-day stints with the Bulls and Lakers in 2021-22. McClung […]

Dalano Banton Likely To Remain On The Roster

Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton is expected to have his contract guaranteed and remain on the roster heading into the regular season. The 22-year-old appeared in 64 games for the Raptors last season, averaging 3.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 10.9 minutes per contest. Banton scored nine points and grabbed two steals in […]

Third-Year Fantasy Basketball Breakouts: The Time Is Now

Not every player can set the world on fire as a rookie. Or as a second-year player. Sometimes, young players take time to develop. A lot of star players take a leap in year three, but there are also players who aren't stars but become solid role players in that third season. Anthony Edwards is […]

Third-Year Players To Give Up On In Fantasy Basketball: Enough Already

Not every player can set the world on fire as a rookie. Or as a second-year player. Sometimes, young players take time to develop. But other times, those struggles in years one and two can be signs that those players are on their way to washing out of the NBA. Below are five third-year NBA […]

NBA Draft Analysis: Second-Round Rookies to Watch Early for Fantasy Basketball

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just […]

NBA Draft: UDFAs Who Won't Waste Time

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just […]

Jrue Holiday Gets Some Preseason Work On Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday saw 15 minutes of action during the preseason loss to Memphis on Saturday. He finished with five points, going 2-for-6 from the field and 1-for-2 from deep while adding three rebounds, three assists, and a steal. The veteran remains a highly coveted fantasy option heading into the 2022-23 campaign. While […]