Luka Doncic Will Be Re-Evaluated In A Week For Bruised Calf

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) will be sidelined for at least one week after sustaining a left calf contusion during a team workout, the Dallas Mavericks announced on Wednesday. The injury, however, is not expected to impact his readiness for the start of the upcoming NBA season. Doncic will be re-evaluated in a week, […]

Second-Year Breakouts for 2024-25 Fantasy Basketball

Drafting rookie players in redraft leagues doesn't usually pay off unless they are true superstars like Victor Wembanyama. However, going after players in their second season who are ready to take on bigger roles and make a bigger impact in the box score is a very useful strategy. We want to target players in good […]

Four Forward Sleepers For 2024-2025 Fantasy Basketball

Fantasy basketball season is almost here, and we're all preparing our shortlists for the draft. Naturally, most of our focus will be on the biggest names and their draft placement. But as always, some under-the-radar players can easily break out and become fantasy studs. Finding and taking a chance on these sleepers can make or […]

Fantasy Basketball Punting Guide and Strategies - Top Players To Target for 2024-25 Drafts

When drafting your fantasy team, there are several 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 aren't familiar […]

Yahoo Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Undervalued, Overvalued Draft Picks and ADP Analysis (2024-25)

The NBA season is just a month away and that means that fantasy basketball draft season is about to be upon us! Before I release my rankings and we start pumping out draft content here at RotoBaller, I wanted to take a quick look at Yahoo ADP and point out some of my favorite targets […]

The Strangest Decisions Made During the 2024 NBA Offseason

The NBA offseason is when some of the magic happens in the league. For one, big names make big decisions. For another, we've seen strange things happen in the offseason such as questionable free agent signings. The 2024 offseason is both quiet and strange. We've seen some of the league's big stars make moves -- […]

Dereck Lively II Praised By New Teammate

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II had a mixed season in 2023-24. He averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks. However, the 20-year-old was limited to 55 games. Still, Lively has received positive attention from those around the National Basketball Association. He's also already made a favorable impression on new teammate Klay Thompson. "He […]

Klay Thompson Ready For A New Chapter In Dallas

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson is ready to start another chapter after spending his entire career in Golden State. "I'm excited for a whole new chapter of my career that has a chance to be so special," said Thompson to The Dallas Morning News. "I know we can do something special." Thompson's resume includes four […]

Markieff Morris Remaining In Dallas

Free-agent forward Markieff Morris agreed to a new deal with the Mavericks. The veteran has been in Dallas since the Kyrie Irving in 2022-23. However, he hasn't done much from a production standpoint, most recently averaging 2.5 points during the 2023-24 campaign. Outside a leadership presence, Morris likely won't add much value to the Mavericks […]

Mavericks Aim To Make Klay Thompson's Life "Easier"

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson will look to reignite his career on a new squad, and the team hopes to make things "easier" on offense for him in Texas. "Obviously, the big addition was Klay," said Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban on the Roommates Show. "Just somebody who you have to face guard, who's going […]

Kyrie Irving "On Course" For Training Camp

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (hand) remains "on course" to be ready for the start of training camp. The multi-time All-Star had a stellar year in 2023-24, averaging 25.6 points, 5.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. He also shot 41.1% from deep, one of the best marks of […]

Top Ten Dallas Mavericks of All-Time

Every NBA fan has his/her own top ten players for each NBA franchise. And while opinions differ on who should be included in an all-time list, there's always one constant: players with the most accolades won are included in the list. However, certain players brought more than just championships to their respective franchises. They changed […]

Kessler Edwards Gets Two-Way Contract

The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Kessler Edwards to a two-way contract for the upcoming season. Edwards didn't make much of an impact on the court last season. He averaged 5.1 minutes per game across 54 appearances with the Sacramento Kings. Edwards started his career with the Brooklyn Nets but has played each of the […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Returning To Dallas

Free-agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie agreed to a one-year deal with the Mavericks. The 31-year-old began the 2023-24 campaign with the Nets before making his way to the Lakers. However, he struggled in Los Angeles, averaging 6.8 points in 24.2 minutes per contest. Dinwiddie could see a few starts in 2024-25, especially with Luka Doncic and […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/21/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We're ending the weekend with a four-game NBA Summer League slate on DraftKings. This article will be breaking down the 6:30 p.m. EDT slate. The Summer League allows young players to shine and raise their stock within their team rosters. It's an opportunity for some players to showcase their talent and potentially earn a roster […]

2024-25 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Come one, come all, to the summer basketball extravaganza! Welcome RotoBallers, we're in the midst of a busy summer of basketball as the WNBA heats, Summer League progresses, and the Olympics are right around the corner. With all this basketball going on, dynasty managers will be hard at work to judge which rookies they want […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/20/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We've got a four-game main slate on DraftKings for the NBA Summer League to make our Saturday a little more fun. This article will break down some of the better plays to use when building your lineups. The Summer League allows young players to shine and raise their stock within their team rosters. It's an […]

NBA Free Agency Tracker - Updates On All NBA Offseason Player Movement (2024)

The NBA free agency period has begun, so news of signings will be flying in all week. Rumors are buzzing about, but as deals are officially reported, we will add them to our running list of NBA player signings and trades here. The news will come strong and fast, so we have you covered! Keep […]

Kyrie Irving Undergoes Hand Surgery

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (hand) underwent surgery. The multi-time All-Star suffered a broken left hand during training a few weeks ago. However, there's a good chance he'll be good to go for training camp. He finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 25.6 points, 5.2 assists, and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 41.1% from behind the […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/16/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

It's the fifth night of NBA Summer League action in Vegas and DraftKings has three separate slates if you are gutsy enough to play all three today. However, I'll be focusing 8:00 evening slate when it comes to this article. Plenty of names have made an impact during Summer League, and some of them are […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/15/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have officially made it through the first weekend of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, which means there's still a full week of basketball ahead! Rookies, sophomores, and under-the-radar veterans all get to showcase their game and fight for a roster spot heading into next season. Plenty of names have made an impact […]

NBA Power Rankings: Top-10 NBA Guards of the 2000s

Most of today's NBA guards have a three-point shot in their arsenals. While it's proof that the three-point shot is now a major weapon for most basketball players, it makes the game more predictable. The years between 2000 and 2010 saw the emergence of NBA guards who eventually became champions, Hall of Fame inductees, and […]

Josh Green Officially Heading To Charlotte

The Dallas Mavericks officially traded forward Josh Green to the Charlotte Hornets as part of the deal for superstar Klay Thompson. The 23-year-old spent the last four seasons in Dallas, averaging 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. He hasn't appeared in more than 67 games in a season since entering the league. However, the […]

Klay Thompson Moving On To Dallas

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is on his way to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a multi-team, sign-and-trade deal. Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Thompson will receive a three-year, $50 million contract and Josh Green will be sent to the Charlotte Hornets in the process. Thompson reportedly had multiple four-year offers worth more money, […]

NBA Free Agency: Top 5 Unrestricted Free Agents And Potential Landing Spots

It didn’t take long for the first wave of NBA free agents to find homes. One of the more notable moves was Paul George signing with the 76ers. James Harden also returned to the Clippers on a two-year contract. While several players are already off the board, there are still some big names that have […]

Naji Marshall, Mavs Agree On Three-Year Deal

Free-agent forward Naji Marshall agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. The 26-year-old had spent the last four seasons with the Pelicans, where he averaged 7.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. Marshall will likely see routine minutes for Dallas moving ahead. However, he hasn't been a reliable fantasy contributor since […]

Quentin Grimes Dealt To Dallas

Detroit Pistons guard Quentin Grimes will be moved to his third team in the same calendar year. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons have agreed to trade him to the Dallas Mavericks for Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks. Grimes was moved to the Pistons from the New York Knicks before the trade […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Traded To Detroit

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is on his way to Detroit on Friday after the two sides agreed to a trade. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Hardaway and three second-round picks are going to the Pistons while Quentin Grimes is coming to Dallas. The veteran shooter was a mainstay in the team's offense over the […]

Top-5 Biggest NBA Free-Agency Signings of All Time

The NBA has become more than a basketball league. It has evolved into a global multi-billion dollar enterprise with games already reaching almost all continents of the planet. And, in any enterprise, money is a significant factor in its success. The more money entering the NBA, the better for the league and the fans. And […]

2024 NBA Draft Night: First Round Winners

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is in the books. It wasn’t the best of draft classes, but it also made for an unpredictable evening with no consensus top overall player. Some big splashes were made leading up to the draft, including the Knicks trading for Mikal Bridges and re-signing OG Anunoby. There […]