Kyrie Irving Is Reportedly Not Anti-Vaccine

We've finally attained some clarity as to why Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine. According to a report in The Athletic, Irving has chosen not to get vaccinated because he is "upset that people are losing their jobs due to vaccine mandates." The report claims that Irving is […]

How to Punt Categories in Fantasy Basketball

Welcome to fantasy draft season for the 2021-22 NBA season! It's now time to start thinking about how you're going to win your league this year. RotoBaller will be here with rankings, sleepers, players to avoid, and much more! Before we dive too deep into individual players, though, let's take a step back and look at […]

Adam Koffler's Updated 2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Rankings

With the preseason underway and NBA storylines setting in, it's time to refresh our fantasy basketball draft rankings. Below you'll find my updated 2021-2022 fantasy basketball rankings, compared to my original rankings prior to the start of the preseason. The nine categories include FG%, FT%, 3PM, Points, Rebounds, Assists, Steals, Blocks, and Turnovers. I'll highlight a […]

Kyrie Irving Won't Play Or Practice Without Full Clearance

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving was cleared to practice with the team at their home facility last week. However, the Nets have decided to keep Irving out of all team games and practices until he is eligible to be a full participant. Nets general manager Sean Marks issued a full statement on the team's […]

Undervalued Guards - 2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Draft Values

If you are a long-time fantasy player, you know how does it feel to getting sniped in a fantasy draft. You know how it goes: you enter the lobby with a few players to draft in mind, have everything planned for you to build the perfect roster, and just a couple of picks before the […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Comeback Candidates - Guards and Forwards

There is a thing the NFL does that the NBA does not: hand a Comeback Player of the Year award after every season. As the very own NFL defines it, this award is given "to the player who shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/11/21): Preseason NBA DFS Lineups

Seven more games on tap tonight for the NBA DFS slate as we can begin counting down the days until the regular season tips off on October 19th. There are lots of players who are sitting out tonight, which creates an opportunity for players who we'd have no business considering in a regular-season contest. Let's get to […]

2021-2022 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Centers

Boom! Just like that, we are only three weeks away from the NBA Regular season. That can only mean one thing: Fantasy Hoops is back! With tip-off fast approaching, you will need to begin preparing for your fantasy draft, and what better way to do that than with draft rankings! In case you missed it, […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Draft Busts: Forwards

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. Today, let's talk about some potential busts at the forward position. For whatever reason -- be it talent, lack of opportunity, or some combination of those two things -- […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Draft Busts: Guards

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. Today, let's talk about some potential busts at the guard position. For whatever reason -- be it talent, lack of opportunity, or some combination of those two things -- […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Depth Chart Analysis - Northwest Division

The regular season is inching closer by the day, and most offseason moves have already been completed--barring a surprising Simmons/Beal/Dame trade before tipoff. Each team's depth chart is mostly complete, so it makes sense to start analyzing how it could work come October. Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Depth Chart Analysis - Atlantic Division

The regular season is inching closer by the day, and most offseason moves have already been completed--barring a surprising Simmons/Beal/Dame trade before tipoff. Each team's depth chart is mostly complete, so it makes sense to start analyzing how it could work come October. Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Depth Chart Analysis - Southwest Division

The regular season is inching closer by the day, and most offseason moves have already been completed--barring a surprising Simmons/Beal/Dame trade before tipoff. Each team's depth chart is mostly complete, so it makes sense to start analyzing how it could work come October. Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some […]

Paul Millsap Out Due To Health And Safety Protocols

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Paul Millsap will not play in the team's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. He has been ruled out due to health and safety protocols. We don't know any other specifics at this point. The Nets will have some firepower on Friday as Kevin Durant and James Harden are […]

Kyrie Irving Cleared To Practice At Home

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has been cleared to practice at the team's home facilities, according to a City Hall official. Shams Charania, who reported the news, explained that New York City has labeled the team's practice facility as a private office building. Irving is unvaccinated and as a result of New York City's […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/8/21): Preseason NBA DFS Lineups

Time for some more Preseason NBA DFS with a solid seven-game slate on tap. The winning lineup in the ($1) NBA $4k And-One contest last night featured Ja Morant (38.75 DK points), Jalen Green (36.25), OG Anunoby (42), Steven Adams (40), and Tyler Herro (42.75). Steven Adams?! The winner even had a few duds in […]

Real or Not? Assessing Stats from Centers - 2020-21 Fantasy Basketball Season Review

It's NBA Offseason time! While there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies (check out all of our NBA Draft analysis here) we still need to take some time to reflect on the 2020-2021 season. We have another short NBA offseason this year and it's already time to do some evaluation on another […]

Brooklyn Trades For Edmond Sumner, Then Waives Him

Point/shooting guard Edmond Sumner (Achilles) was dealt from the Indiana Pacers to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, but he was ultimately waived in a cost-cutting move for the franchise. Sumner was announced to be out indefinitely with a torn Achilles tendon back in September, ruling him out for the entirety of the 2021-22 season. Indiana […]

Top 10 Fantasy Basketball Rookies For Redraft (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the NBA, rookie! After being the top-dog on their high school and college teams, they become small fish in an extremely large pond. Some rookies handle the transition in an impressive fashion, while others need some time to adjust. Regardless, there always […]

2021-2022 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Forwards

Boom! Just like that, we are only three weeks away from the NBA Regular season. That can only mean one thing: Fantasy Hoops is back! With tip-off fast approaching, you will need to begin preparing for your fantasy draft, and what better way to do that than with draft rankings! In case you missed it, […]

Five Very Deep Forward Sleepers - Fantasy Basketball

Well just like that, NBA Media Day has come and gone in the blink of an eye, and while there was drama (cc. Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving), seeing Russell Westbrook in a Lakers' jersey just felt official. If Media Day signaled one thing, it's this: The NBA regular season is fast approaching. And with […]

Must-Have Late-Round Picks for Fantasy Basketball (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA draft kit. Thanks for trusting us to be your home for fantasy basketball analysis! In this article, we will talk about late-round picks that you have to draft this season. These are the guys who'll be going later than they should […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's 2021-2022 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 of the nine categories […]

2021-2022 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Guards

Boom! Just like that, we are only three weeks away from the NBA regular season. That can only mean one thing: Fantasy Hoops are back! With tip-off fast approaching, you will need to begin preparing for your fantasy basketball drafts, and what better way to do that than with our draft rankings! In case you […]

Adam Koffler's 2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Rankings and Draft Analysis

Finally, we get a "normal" NBA regular season to look forward to after consecutive years of abbreviated basketball due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. And with that, fantasy basketball is back, and so are my top-200 rankings for 9-category head-to-head leagues! Below you'll find my 2021-2022 fantasy basketball rankings compared to the RotoBaller Consensus. The nine […]

Punting Strategy - Top Players to Draft for Each Punt (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. "Punting" is a fantastic strategy to deploy in eight or 9-category head-to-head fantasy basketball leagues. Essentially, it gives you a greater chance to win in six or seven categories (taking the overall victory over your opponent) than if you didn't utilize this strategy. You […]

Drafting With The Fantasy Basketball Playoffs In Mind 2021-22

'Tis the season to be jolly, fantasy basketball is upon us! It's been a long wait, but October is finally here and NBA is starting in just a couple of weeks. I hope your pre-draft research is already underway, and that this article will be a nice addition to it. The main goal of this article […]

Antonio Losada's 2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Undervalued Players (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A key part of doing a fantasy draft is finding players who are in a great situation to become high-upside fantasy plays daily. Everybody knows the top-tier names will always perform to excellent levels. Also, every year there are a bunch of players that […]

Antonio Losada's 2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Draft Sleepers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A key part of doing a fantasy draft is finding players who are in a great situation to become high-upside fantasy plays. Everybody knows the top-tier names will always perform to excellent levels, but every year there are a bunch of players that slip […]

Five Very Deep Guard Sleepers - Fantasy Basketball

It's almost time! After three months with no basketball, the 2021-2022 NBA season is set to tip-off in late October. In the coming days, players and coaches should begin migrating back to their local markets - except for Ben Simmons of course (sorry Sixers fans) - in order to partake in training camp, preseason, and […]