Trent Forrest Returning To Atlanta On Two-Way Deal

Atlanta Hawks guard Trent Forrest is re-signing with the team on Tuesday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 25-year-old was previously on a two-way deal which is what he'll be signing to stay with the team. He appeared in 23 games with the Hawks and averaged 2.3 points,1.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 12.0 […]

Three Forgotten NBA Players To Keep An Eye On For 2023-24

We're getting closer to the start of the new NBA season. While fantasy managers are beginning to prepare their shortlists, some players are flying under the radar, both by the media and by the fans. These guys are all players who are trying to prove themselves to their squads, as the NBA is getting more […]

Jalen Johnson Has Worked On His Game With LeBron James

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has had a special training partner in the summer as he's prepared for his third NBA season. The 21-year-old shares a trainer with LeBron James in Chris Johnson, and he's had the opportunity to work with the Association's all-time leading scorer in Los Angeles. "He's giving me pointers on how […]

NBA Stock Check: Every Eastern Conference Team

Projecting success in the NBA can be really challenging! Despite player movement being at an all-time high, franchises must navigate an 82-game schedule while avoiding serious injuries to star players. Every piece of the puzzle matters, especially considering the new CBA that punishes franchises for overspending by assessing a luxury tax. With all the major […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting Shooting Guard for the 2023-2024 Season

Today I’ll be ranking the starting shooting guards of each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season. This ranking is based both on each player’s individual talent as well as their fit on their respective teams.  Please keep in mind that some teams have traditional point guards playing the shooting guard position on their roster. I […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting Point Guard for the 2023-2024 Season

In today’s list, I’ll be ranking the starting point guards of each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season. This ranking is based on each player’s individual talent as well as their fit on their respective teams.  Keep in mind that some teams have multiple point guards on their roster. I will be using the official […]

Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024: Part 2

Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]

Vit Krejci Waived By Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci has been waived by the organization on Wednesday. He was on the team with a non-guaranteed deal and it appears the Hawks wanted to cut down their roster one spot. The 23-year-old made 23 appearances for the Hawks last season, but only averaged 5.7 minutes per game. He'll attempt to […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-24 by Dennis Clausen

The 2022-23 NBA season came and went, with the Denver Nuggets coming away with the franchise's first championship, defeating the Heat 4-1. Some other notable happenings transpired during the year, including LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time scoring leader. Not surprisingly, the league's Most Valuable Player was a hot topic, as usual. […]

Trae Young Ready For New Role Offensively

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is looking forward to a full season under new head coach Quin Snyder and is confident that he can work well together with Dejounte Murray. "After going through a year, we knew it was gonna be some adjustment periods from both being point guards and both having the ball […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Forwards

So, Rotoballers, we've gone from the NBA Draft to free agency to summer league and now we have a bit of a dead period with the next part of NBA basketball being training camp. Sure, there's also the FIBA World Cup approaching, but a lot of the hype is going to be around workout videos […]

Mavericks Still Interested In Clint Capela And Upgrading At Center

The Dallas Mavericks are focused on upgrading at center, according to NBA Insider Marc Stein. They remain interested in trading for Clint Capela and the team isn't ruling out a sign-and-trade that involves Christian Wood. Since Wood is still a free agent, the sign-and-trade would have to be somewhere he would want to play. This […]

Epic NBA Contract Fails: Ranking The NBA's Five Worst Current Contracts

As the free agent market heats up, NBA salaries continue to soar. While some franchises find their team's "missing piece" in free agency, some organizations make huge mistakes by shelling out massive contracts to players that are destined to underperform. Former contracts such as Chandler Parsons getting $94 million and Eddy Curry getting $60 million […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Forwards That Should Retire During The Offseason

A successful basketball career can be grueling for even the finest NBA athletes. That's especially true of the forward position, which can inflict lots of damage on a player's body. The following NBA forwards have done a remarkable job to stick around for this long, but it might be time to hang it up. With […]

2023 Fantasy Basketball: Summer League Risers and Fallers

Now that the draft has concluded and free agency has dried up, basketball fans are starving for more entertainment. The summer league is the most sought-after event by NBA fans because it gives them insight into what their future stars are going to be like at the next level and also because it's just really […]

Hawks Parting Ways With Tyrese Martin

The Atlanta Hawks and guard Tyrese Martin are parting ways according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The 24-year-old played in 16 games last season for the Hawks with averages of 1.3 points and just shy of one rebound per game. He mustered up a shooting clip of 39.1% and 14.3% from deep. A rebuilding team might […]

Wesley Matthews Heading To Atlanta

Free-agent guard Wesley Matthews is heading to the Atlanta Hawks on a one-year deal, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 36-year-old veteran spent the last two seasons with the Bucks and averaged 3.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game last year. He was only able to knock down 36.3% of his shot attempts while […]

Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Analyzing and Projecting Usage Rates

Usage rate is best defined as an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the floor. In its simplest form, it measures how many of a team's total possessions a player ends by way of a free throw, field goal, or turnover. In layman's terms, it tells us who […]

2023-24 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Welcome to the slower part of the offseason, Rotoballers! The NBA Draft has come and gone. All of the prospects showcased their skills in the various summer leagues and now we wait for training camp and preseason. With that being said, we're going to take a look at the top 50 rookies this season for […]

Mavericks Remain Interested In Clint Capela

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks remain interested in Clint Capela. Stein writes in his latest Substack post that the Mavericks are looking for a veteran center and they would like to acquire Capela from Atlanta as the third team in a potential Pascal Siakam trade. Capela's name was reportedly in trade […]

The 25 Coolest Nicknames In NBA History

From the fiery "Black Mamba" to the mesmerizing "Magic," the NBA has been a canvas for some of the most captivating and unforgettable nicknames ever conceived. These monikers have transcended the realm of sports, becoming part of popular culture and forever etched in basketball history. From the golden era of the game to the modern […]

Kobe Bufkin Has Solid Game On Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin has struggled with his shooting this summer, but was able to put together a solid game on Thursday. The 19-year-old went 5-for-11 from the floor with 14 points, seven assists, and one block during Thursday's Summer League matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The assumption is that Bufkin is going to […]

Kobe Bufkin Struggles From The Floor On Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin experienced some shooting struggles during their win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Vegas on Wednesday. The 19-year-old rookie finished the game with 13 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block, and five turnovers while shooting 3-for-13 from the floor. So far, in two games this summer, the 15th […]

Tyrese Martin Leads All Scorers Against Minnesota

Atlanta Hawks guard Tyrese Martin carried the offensive weight on Wednesday afternoon after he led the team to their second win of the summer against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 24-year-old registered 25 points, nine rebounds, and three assists while shooting 9-for-15 from the floor and knocking down two triples. He's seen some substantial increases since […]

Hawks Pick Up Player Option On Bruno Fernando

The Atlanta Hawks have decided to pick up the 2023-2024 player option on center Bruno Fernando. The 24-year-old will make a little less than $2.6 million next season. The expectation is that Fernando will fill the role as the third center on the roster. That being said, it's unlikely that he gets much playing time […]

Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024

Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]

Patty Mills On The Move Again

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, OKC traded guard Patty Mills to Atlanta on Saturday. In exchange, the Thunder will receive Rudy Gay, Usman Garuba, TyTy Washington Jr., and a second-round pick. Mills, who has been traded three times in the last 10 days, averaged 6.2 points in 40 games with the Nets last season. However, […]

Dejounte Murray Signs Four-Year Extension

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray will sign a four-year extension with the team worth $120 million. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, his deal will also include a player's option, and the base salary is worth $111 million. His name was floated in trade rumors this year, but after signing an extension, he can't […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/7/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in 2023 to capture an NBA Championship. As unfortunate as it was to see the season end, Summer League has been a welcome addition to the NBA calendar. We got a small dose of action already, courtesy of the Utah and Sacramento circuits. However, the real party starts […]

Hawks Confident Dejounte Murray Extension Will Happen

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo, the Hawks are optimistic that a contract extension for guard Dejounte Murray will happen. The 26-year-old averaged 20.5 points, 6.1 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in his first season in Atlanta. Unfortunately, the Hawks struggled at times, leading many to believe Murray would be on his way out. […]