Thunder Dan's 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Rankings and Draft Analysis

It's about that time! If your league hasn't drafted yet, odds are you are going to draft soon! I have been doing a number of drafts in industry leagues and staff leagues and I am finally ready to unveil my first look at my rankings. Now there are still two weeks of preseason games and […]

Alex Burns's 9-Category Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024

Well, we made it. Almost. After what seemed like the quickest offseason in NBA history, we are less than two weeks away from watching hoops that count. The NBA's return also brings with it the thing that we all cherish most: fantasy basketball. Back in July, I kicked off the offseason with my Way Too […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Portland Trail Blazers

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks is a fantasy basketball exercise in which RotoBaller NBA analysts dissect each NBA team's emerging talent, overrated players, and steady contributors. As the fantasy basketball season demands extreme detail and attention, taking the time to identify game-breakers and game-changers in the NBA makes the difference between winning or losing […]

Cameron Johnson Hopeful To Practice On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard Cameron Johnson (hamstring) is hopeful to get back to practice on Saturday, according to head coach Jacque Vaughn. Johnson has missed all of the preseason due to a lingering hamstring issue. Hopefully, this isn't too serious of an issue and the Nets are just being cautious in exhibition games. It's possible that […]

Best Mid-Round Values To Target In Fantasy Basketball Drafts

In fantasy basketball, you can't win your draft in the first three rounds, but you can certainly lose it. Early on, the goal should be to build your team around surefire studs, while mitigating as much risk as possible. The middle rounds represent a fantastic opportunity to go after high-upside players. You know, the guys […]

2023-2024 RotoBaller Staff Fantasy Basketball League Recap

RotoBaller held its annual NBA fantasy league last week. Our fearless leaders, Dan Palyo and Dennis Clausen, spearheaded the process, utilizing Fantrax for a "slow" draft, meaning each fantasy team manager receives six hours between picks. It was fun, as the time between selections allowed maximum strategy and group chat banter. RotoBaller is using Yahoo […]

Dennis Smith Jr. To Miss "At Least A Week"

According to Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn, guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) will be sidelined for "at least a week." The 2017 No. 9 overall pick, who injured his left ankle in preseason action on Thursday night, signed with Brooklyn over the summer after most recently suiting up for the Hornets in 2022-23. He […]

Cameron Johnson Might Miss Remainder Of The Preseason

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (hamstring) could miss the remainder of the preseason. He continues to battle a hamstring issue, with head coach Jacque Vaughn indicating he plans to be "extremely cautious" with the former Sun. Johnson appeared in 25 games for Brooklyn last season after being acquired from Phoenix as part of the Kevin […]

Lonnie Walker IV Leaves Early On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (wrist) was forced to exit early during Thursday's preseason matchup against Maccabi. The young guard exited the game due to a left wrist contusion. Before leaving, Walker had 12 points, two assists, and one rebound during this contest. This is bad timing with fellow guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Suffers Injury On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) suffered an injury during Thursday's exhibition game against Maccabi. The 24-year-old injured his left ankle and was unable to return to this contest. However, the Nets likely held him out of the rest of the game as a precaution. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so it sounds […]

Three Point Assassins: Experts in Shooting, Assists, and Rebounds (Premium Content)

In fantasy basketball, having top-tier players who can excel in three-point shooting, assists, and rebounding is like finding a hidden treasure. These athletes aren't just specialists; they bring a versatile set of skills to the table. Whether you play roto or H2H, with these players on your roster, you can adapt to different matchups, switching […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Category Specialists - Thunder Dan's Draft Targets (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's 2023-2024 premium draft kit! We're here to be your secret weapon when it comes to this fantasy basketball season. Here I want to highlight my favorite 9-cat specialists, players who can contribute across the board in all nine categories of standard […]

Fantasy Basketball ADP Smashers 2023 - Points Leagues

There aren't many things fantasy managers can agree on entering each NBA season. However, Nikola Jokic is widely considered the best basketball player on the planet, meaning he remains No. 1 overall in preseason ADP rankings in both category and point leagues. But more than a few players, specifically Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid, are […]

Five Bounce-Back NBA Players For 2023 Fantasy Basketball

Narratives dominate the mainstream NBA media, particularly when discussing the league MVP. However, regarding who wins the Most Improved Player award, typically, it simply boils down to increased numbers, precisely points per game. At RotoBaller, we have pinpointed five players to whom we expect bounce-back campaigns in the 2023-2024 season. Unfortunately, injuries occur frequently in […]

Fantasy Basketball ADP Smashers - Category Leagues (Premium Content)

There aren't many things fantasy managers can agree on entering each NBA season. However, Nikola Jokic is widely considered the best basketball player on the planet, meaning he remains No. 1 overall in preseason ADP rankings in both category and point leagues. But more than a few players, specifically Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid, are […]

Draft Room 101: Punting Strategies and Picks (Premium Content)

When drafting your fantasy team, there are a number of different strategies that you can deploy. Rather than blindly building out your roster based on who's available, it's vital to head into your draft with a game plan. Over the last decade, punting categories have become a tactical strategy across the fantasy community. If you […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Studs - Points, Rebounds, And Assists (Premium Content)

With actual NBA hoops a stone's throw away, odds are you have a fantasy draft on the horizon. Luckily for you, the RotoBaller team has you covered with in-depth content to help you get a leg up on your competition. Whether you are a seasoned vet or new to fantasy hoops, understanding how to build […]

Fantasy Basketball Blocks And Steals Studs - Let's Get Defensive (Premium Content)

When draft season comes around, most people look for the players that average the most points, rebounds, or assists, but steals and blocks are just as important. These defensive stats might not be as flashy or exciting, but they hold just as much value and can single-handedly be the difference in you winning your league. […]

Cameron Johnson Misses Start Of Training Camp

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson will miss the start of training camp due to a hamstring injury. The team announced Johnson suffered a mild left hamstring strain during an on-court workout last week. The injury is a bit of a blow for the 27-year-old, who has started preparing for his first full season in Brooklyn, […]

Contract Year Players To Target In 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball

We are inching closer to the 2023-24 NBA season, which means it's time to start thinking fantasy basketball. It's time to visualize who you can snag at the top of your board, which players can be sneaky breakouts, and who will become your DFS darlings over the course of the season. The NBA is implementing […]

Ben Simmons Is '100 Percent Healthy' Entering Training Camp

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons has seemingly had a different aura about him this offseason. He's seemed overly positive and everyone involved with the Nets is very excited. Head coach Jacque Vaughn has now said that Simmons is 100 percent healthy and going 5-on-5 entering training camp. This comes as huge news since Simmons hasn't […]

The Grass Is Greener: NBA Players Who'll Succeed In New Places

A fresh start. Sometimes, that's all a talented player needs in order to take his game to the next level. We're just a month away from the start of the new NBA season, and plenty of players have found themselves on new teams, and are ready to contribute to their new squads. These guys are […]

Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2023-2024 Drafts - Top 300 for Points Leagues

The 2022-2023 NHL season has come and gone in the blink of an eye with some calling the playoffs ‘the most exciting playoffs in a long time’ due to the numerous upsets and teams who caught fire at the right time. Eventually, the Vegas Golden Knights returned to the Stanley Cup Finals, the second trip […]

Healed or Hurting? Notable NBA Players Returning From Injuries In 2023-24

As basketball fans, we can all agree that injuries are the worst part of the game. They can ruin seasons, teams, and even careers. Just like every season, the NBA had its fair share of injuries in 2022-23, as we saw many talented players miss significant time due to injuries. However, the players listed here […]

Jordan Hall Signs With Nets

Free-agent guard Jordan Hall has signed a contract with the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. The 21-year-old will compete for one of the final roster spots during training camp. Hall appeared in nine games with the San Antonio Spurs last season. During that time, he averaged 3.1 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 8.8 minutes […]

2023-2024 NBA Futures Bets: Season Win Totals - Pacific Division

With the NBA Draft and a good chunk of free agency behind us, major sportsbooks have begun releasing their season win totals for the 2023-2024 campaign. And since we're still more than a month away from televised hoops hitting our TVs, I thought it would be fun to take a closer look at how Vegas […]

Mikal Bridges' Late Heroics Not Enough For Team USA Versus Canada

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges came up with a miraculous four-point play in Team USA's bronze medal battle against Canada at the World Cup. With mere seconds left in regulation, Bridges made one free throw and intentionally missed the second, grabbed the rebound, and sent the game to overtime with a turnaround corner triple. Unfortunately […]

Ben Simmons Expects To Be "All-Star Caliber" Player Again

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons is apparently looking to return with a bang in 2023-24, with ESPN's Marc J. Spears reporting that he's hoping to get back to All-Star form. "He's talking about being an All-Star again. He said in some workouts in Miami he put the ball through his legs and dunked," Spears said […]

Mikal Bridges Leads USA In Blowout Win Over Italy

Team USA forward Mikal Bridges led all scorers in the 100-63 blowout win over Italy in Tuesday's quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup. The Villanova product finished the game with 24 points on 8-for-11 shooting with seven rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one block. He also drained four threes while knocking down all four […]

Nets, Harry Giles III Agree On One-Year Deal

According to Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report, Harry Giles III and the Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a one-year deal on Friday. The 25-year-old center hasn't played a game in the NBA since the 2020-21 season when he was with the Trail Blazers. At that time, he averaged 2.8 points and 3.5 rebounds […]