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 […]

Luka Doncic Available Against Spurs

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) will play on Wednesday night against the Spurs. There were doubts regarding his availability for at least the opener. However, he returned to practice on Monday, participating every day since, and was present for Wednesday morning's shootaround. That said, Doncic may see fewer […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/25/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

After an entertaining two-game Opening Night slate featuring some of the NBA's biggest stars, the Association presents its first big extravaganza of the 2023-24 campaign with a 12-game slate Wednesday. There won't be any shortage of noteworthy storylines, including the first look at the Celtics' new-look lineup as they face off against the Knicks, Zion […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (10/23/23)

April 9th, 2023. If you were wondering why that date is significant, it's the last time we had a full slate of NBA games to dissect. It's been 197 days since the end of the 2022–23' NBA regular season and a lot has happened. Let me catch you up to speed quickly. Nikola Jokic and […]

Jaden Hardy Back In Full Practice

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (ankle) was a full participant in Monday's practice. The 21-year-old is trying to overcome an ankle injury in time for Wednesday's season opener against the Spurs, and it's a great sign that he was able to log a full practice. Dallas will have another practice session on Tuesday, and we […]

Luka Doncic Goes Through Full Practice

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) went through a full practice on Monday. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said last week that there's no timetable for Doncic's return, but it looks like he might not even miss any action. This is certainly a big step towards being ready to play. Doncic is expected to practice […]

Josh Green Signs Three-Year Extension

Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Green has agreed to a new deal with the organization on Monday. The 22-year-old quietly put together a nice season with the Mavericks in 2022. That earned him a three-year, $41 million extension with the team. The expectation is that Green will slide into the starting five to begin the season. […]

NBA DFS Season-Long Props for Prize Picks

The 2023-2024 NBA season is here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]

Jaden Hardy Still Battling Ankle Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (ankle) remains sidelined, although head coach Jason Kidd hopes he will return to practice next week. The 21-year-old averaged 8.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists as a rookie. He also shot an impressive 40.4% from deep. However, now that Hardy is battling an ankle issue, he may miss time, […]

Luka Doncic "Progressing," Remains Without A Timetable

According to Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, guard Luka Doncic (calf) "is progressing." after suffering a strain during practice a few weeks ago. "He continues to do on-court work," said Kidd. "My hope is that he resumes practicing next week, but we'll see where we are after the weekend." The 2018 No. 3 overall […]

Five Bold Fantasy Predictions For The 2023-24 NBA Season

Rotoballers, we are finally approaching the NBA regular season! Training camp and preseason are winding down and the first tipoff of the year is right around the corner. Fantasy basketball drafts are happening and everyone is starting to formulate their master plan, which usually includes some outlandish predictions. Every year has some big surprises that […]

NBA Coaching Changes: 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Impact

Coaching changes are more than just a strategic overhaul for teams in the multifaceted universe of the NBA. They reshape on-court dynamics, shift player roles, and redefine the very rhythm of the game. While intriguing for fans, this ebb and flow holds significant implications for fantasy basketball enthusiasts. As the gavel of leadership changes hands, […]

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 […]

Luka Doncic Remains Without A Timetable

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) doesn't have a timetable for his return, according to Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. Doncic, who battled through a thigh injury at the end of last season and wasn't 100 percent healthy at the FIBA World Cup either, hurt his calf during a practice session ahead of a preseason […]

2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball: Preseason Risers and Fallers

A key skill in fantasy basketball is being able to weed through the noise. Just because a rotation player dropped 30 points in a preseason game doesn't mean that it will translate to the regular season. The inverse is also true. Poor performances in exhibition games shouldn't force us to overreact negatively. Being able to […]

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 […]

Tony Bradley Signs With The Mavericks

Free-agent center Tony Bradley is signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Dallas Mavericks, as reported by Grant Afseth of DallasBasketball.com. The 25-year-old last played for the Chicago Bulls last season and appeared in 12 games. In that time, he averaged 1.6 points and 0.9 rebounds across 2.8 minutes per game. Bradley showed a bit […]

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 […]

One Injury Away: Valuable Handcuffs To Keep An Eye On For 2023-24 Fantasy Basketball

Handcuffing is a popular strategy in fantasy sports that involves drafting the backups to your studs. While it might sound moronic to draft bench guys, the heart behind it is to shield against injuries. This makes a ton of sense in fantasy football, with injuries more frequent and positional scarcity being a thing. Deploying this […]

Derrick Jones Jr. "In Contention" For Starter's Spot

Dallas Mavericks small forward Derrick Jones Jr. could begin his debut campaign in Texas as a starter. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Jones Jr. "played himself into contention for the starting berth" during the team's preseason road trip through Abu Dhabi and Europe. The 26-year-old made the biggest impression in the team's final outing […]

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 […]

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 […]

Alex Burns' 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Points Leagues Rankings

While category leagues require more strategy, points leagues are pretty straightforward. Each week, you go head-to-head with an opposing team, and the team who scores the most points wins. It's as simple as that. That's not to say that points leagues don't require any strategy. It does. But it looks a bit different. If you […]

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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Dallas Mavericks

Welcome back to the second annual fantasy basketball exercise in which RotoBaller dissects each NBA team's breakouts, busts, and locks. 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 your league. Thankfully, RotoBaller is here to […]

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 […]

Luka Doncic Limited On Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) was limited to five minutes during Tuesday's scrimmage with Real Madrid in Spain. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned as Doncic's appearance was ceremonial. The superstar guard continues to deal with a minor calf injury, so the Mavs are going to play it safe with him. It wouldn't be […]

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 […]

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 […]