Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 1

The NBA made its return this week with an abbreviated schedule. There were no games on Monday, but Wednesday consisted of 12 games. As we look towards the remainder of the schedule Thursday through Sunday, no team will play more than two games. There are nine teams that will play a back-to-back set, which will […]

Bryce McGowens Doubtful For Season Opener

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Bryce McGowens (ankle) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's season opener against Atlanta. The 20-year-old is carrying a sprained left ankle, and it looks like he will have to sit out the game. He hurt his ankle during a workout in late September. McGowens' absence shouldn't affect things in fantasy hoops. The Nebraska […]

Ish Smith Signs With Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have signed free-agent guard Ish Smith on Tuesday. The veteran guard has bounced around the league quite a bit during his time in the NBA. The 35-year-old won an NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets last season. He became a free agent after that and remained unsigned until now. During his career, […]

Frank Ntilikina Diagnosed With A Fractured Tibia

Charlotte Hornets guard Frank Ntilikina (leg) was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his left tibia after suffering the injury during Thursday's preseason meeting with the Boston Celtics. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks. The 2017 No. 8 overall pick hasn't had the career many had envisioned, averaging just 4.8 points and 2.2 assists. […]

NBA Draft 2023: Second-Round Rookies to Watch Early

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 […]

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 […]

Five Deep Center Sleepers For 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball

When you set out to win your league, you have to build a good team. The top picks are your foundation for success, but the true difference-makers are the sleepers that most people don't identify. These can help you get a leg up on your competition by seeing the potential in certain players before them. […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks: Houston Rockets 2023-2024 Outlook

With the NBA season right around the corner, it’s time to start breaking down NBA teams and determining what you should expect from individual players on the team this year. Today, I’ll be breaking down the Houston Rockets and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The Houston Rockets […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Milwaukee Bucks (2023-24)

Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today, we will be looking at the Milwaukee Bucks; a team that has around two more seasons to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay. Last season was filled with ups and downs. They had a 9-0 start, but injuries […]

P.J. Washington Scores 31 Points In 24 Minutes

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington enjoyed a great offensive game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. In the two-point preseason win, Washington finished with 31 points on 13-for-18 shooting including five threes. He also chipped in three rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. He looked unstoppable while doing all of this damage […]

Gordon Hayward Unavailable For Sunday's Exhibition

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (foot) won't suit up for Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The veteran forward appears to be dealing with some foot discomfort, so the team isn't going to take any chances. However, head coach Steve Clifford said that the team isn't worried about the injury. The organization is […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Los Angeles Clippers (2023-24)

Here we are with another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Los Angeles Clippers, yet another team that is desperate for an NBA championship. Last season was filled with ups and downs, but things began to look up near the end […]

Miles Bridges Has Arrest Warrant Issued Against Him

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons again, as it's been revealed there has been an arrest warrant issued for him. It's related to his prior domestic violence incident and has been issued for a violation of a protective order. The warrant has been out since January, but […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Golden State Warriors (2023-24)

Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Golden State Warriors; a team who are desperate for a chance to get one last ring. Last season was a complete disaster. It all started with Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole […]

Kai Jones Waived By Hornets

Charlotte Hornets center Kai Jones has been waived by the organization on Wednesday. This doesn't come as a surprise given recent events. Before training camp, it was announced that Jones was going to be away from the team for personal reasons. The Hornets decided to separate themselves from Jones after he called out his teammates […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Charlotte Hornets (2023-24)

Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Charlotte Hornets; a team that is looking to get back to the play-in tournament after a disappointing season. LaMelo Ball missed most of the year, while Miles Bridges spent the season […]

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 […]

James Bouknight Out At Least Four Weeks

Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight (knee) is set to undergo surgery after suffering an injury during practice last Thursday. The team announced on Tuesday that Bouknight will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to address a meniscus injury in his left knee. The 23-year-old will be re-evaluated in four weeks, which means he'll miss the first […]

2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Auction Targets and Draft Values (Premium Content)

Auction drafts present a fun wrinkle for fantasy managers. In standard snake drafts, picks are largely determined by draft position, especially in the first round. If you draw the 12th pick in a 12-team league, you’re not going to have the opportunity to select Nikola Jokic for your squad. Another fantasy superstar in Jayson Tatum […]

Five Bold Fantasy Predictions for the 2023-2024 NBA Season

NBA training camp is set to kick off in a few days, which means draft season is officially upon us. With every new NBA season, there are a multitude of fantasy surprises and outliers. One example could be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Everyone knew he was a prolific scorer, but he had an injury history, and no […]

Cody Martin Won't Play On Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (knee) won't travel with the team for their upcoming exhibition game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. This is concerning after Martin was limited to seven games last season due to a left knee issue. It appears the issue is still bothering him and there isn't a timetable for his […]

Kai Jones Requests Trade From Hornets

Charlotte Hornets center Kai Jones has requested a trade from the organization on Monday. The 22-year-old has been away from the team recently due to personal reasons. Jones has put himself in a bad spot after calling out teammates on social media and missing workouts. It sounds like the Hornets are trying to separate themselves […]

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 […]

James Bouknight Sprains His Knee In Training Camp

Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight (knee) had to miss out on the team's scrimmage on Saturday after spraining his left knee during training camp. The team hasn't released any updates since the knee sprain happened, but it sounds like he'll have to miss at least a few days. The 23-year-old has had some injury issues […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Category Sleepers: Middle and Late-Round Draft Values (Premium Content)

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 throughout the season. At the top of fantasy draft boards, […]

Frank Ntilikina Seen As Good Fit By Hornets

Charlotte Hornets guard Frank Ntilikina has started work in training camp on a non-guaranteed one-year contract, but he appears to have a very good chance of making the team, as head coach Steve Clifford rated him highly. "He's an elite defender," Clifford said of Ntilikina Tuesday. "He has an elite skill. Frank fits our team […]

Bryce McGowens Dealing With Minor Injury

Charlotte Hornets guard Bryce McGowens (ankle) suffered a minor injury during a workout last week. It appears McGowens suffered a sprained ankle that will limit him for the beginning of training camp. The 20-year-old appeared in 46 contests with the Hornets last season. During that time, he averaged 5.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists […]

Gordon Hayward Healthy Entering Camp

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward is reportedly 100 percent healthy ahead of training camp. That is great news after the oft-injured forward missed chunks of last season due to multiple injuries. Hayward has been unable to play more than 52 games in a single season since the 2018 campaign. He'll enter a crowded roster in […]