NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for October 22nd (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard, including our brand new DFS Matchup Ratings with daily player projections.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors The New Orleans Pelicans are a team that is going to be […]

Rajon Rondo Might Sit Versus Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Head coach Frank Vogel said they will wait until closer to game time before making a final decision. Avery Bradley, Alex Caruso, and Quinn Cook would be asked to pick up extra minutes without Rondo. None of […]

Fantasy Basketball Draft Rankings - The Top 50

Hey RotoBallers! With the NBA season fast approaching, our team has updated our 2019/2020 draft rankings. Today we are publishing our top 50 rankings, with some analysis from yours truly. Below is my analysis of the fantasy basketball rankings that us writers here at RotoBaller punched out for this NBA season. The rankings are courtesy […]

Fantasy Basketball Draft Rankings - 51-100

With the NBA season starting in less than a week, our team of writers here at RotoBaller recently released our updated 2019/2020 fantasy basketball draft rankings. Today I will be breaking down our staff's #51-100 ranked NBA players. In case you missed it, you can also click over and find part one of this article […]

The All-Underrated Guards List for Fantasy Basketball

Hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. This NBA off-season has been one of the most entertaining and everyone has to be itching for some NBA action. The long wait is coming to a close and preseason is just around the corner! As a reminder this season, it’s recommended you choose to join leagues that will […]

How to Punt Categories in Fantasy Basketball

Welcome to fantasy draft season for the 2019-20 NBA season! It's 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 including more articles about punting strategies. Before we dive too deep into individual players, though, let's take […]

Rajon Rondo is Questionable for Season Opener

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's regular season opener against the Clippers. He's dealing with a sore calf, so that's nothing to be worried about. The Lakers might be cautious to start the year since they have a bunch of depth at the guard position. Alex Caruso and […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Won't Be Limited

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and center Anthony Davis won't have any minute restrictions for Tuesday's season opener against the Clippers. James is in his mid-30s, so it's not surprising if the Lakers begin to rest him more than he did in the past. Davis seems to always get hit with a few injuries […]

Kyle Kuzma Ruled Out for Season Opener

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's regular season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. He's been dealing with a left foot stress reaction since August. Kuzma has not been cleared for contact work yet, so his timetable is a bit unclear at the moment. He's worth drafting if […]

Cedi Osman: 2019-20 Fantasy Basketball Sleeper

In just two short seasons, Cedi Osman has certainly experienced the highs and lows of NBA basketball. His rookie campaign was spent mostly on the bench as LeBron James dragged the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Finals. Year 2 saw Osman replace James in the starting lineup, affording him ample opportunity to show off his game. […]

Overvalued Fantasy Basketball Draft Picks - Yahoo ADPs

Are you in a league where some of your rivals use the Yahoo default rankings to help them out while they draft? If so, here's how you can use that against them to gain advantage and dodge some bullets with players who are overvalued on Yahoo. Creating quality rankings ahead of each NBA season is […]

RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Round-By-Round Recap

The most important part of fantasy sports is arguably the part where you draft players. With the NBA season right around the corner, RotoBaller's team of NBA writers got together and got down to business with our annual mock draft.  Twelve writers went through a slow mock draft through Fantrax. Let’s dive into the results!Upgrade To […]

Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard to Rest Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley (rest) and center Dwight Howard (rest) are sitting out of Friday's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Both players had strong preseasons, but head coach Frank Vogel will let the young guys play in this one. Howard is worth grabbing in the last few rounds of standard drafts, […]

Fantasy Basketball Punt Guide: Punting Three-Pointers

Welcome to another part of RotoBaller's NBA punting guide. You can find the first part -- Trevor Crippen's overview of punting -- here, and you can get the second part -- Justin Carter's look at common issues with punting -- here. In the NBA world we live it, it feels almost impossible to punt three-pointers, […]

The Grass Isn't Greener: NBA Player's Who'll Struggle In New Places

Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. But it can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This […]

Anthony Davis Goes Through Practice on Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (thumb) was able to get through a full practice on Tuesday. Davis wore a wrap on his right thumb, but felt fine after Tuesday's practice. Davis is hopeful to be cleared for Wednesday's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. It seems like Davis will be fine for the […]

Undervalued Centers for Fantasy Basketball Drafts

With the season just around the corner, it's important to be prepared for your upcoming draft. NBA preseason is currently underway and it's always helpful to scout out some position battles during these games, as teams are trying to figure out some of their rotations. In this article, we take a look at some of […]

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

Free agency in the NBA is the wildest free agency in sports, which means that a ton of players have switched teams this year. Some of those players are stars and are going to be successful in their new digs. This article isn't about those players. I don't need to write Kyrie Irving is gonna be good […]

Fantasy Basketball Block Specialists - Draft Targets

Finding shot blockers in fantasy basketball is sometimes like trying to get your hands on those buttery crab legs at your neighborhood Chinese buffet. Once some are available, they are usually gone before you can leave your table, or in this case, before you can open your fantasy platform app. Since the beginning of fantasy […]

The 2019-20 Don't Draft List for Fantasy Basketball

Every year “Do Not Draft Lists” are published and people are often thrown by the title. For this articles purposes there are a few things to remember: First, “Do not draft” means not that you absolutely should not own that player, but more along the lines of do not draft them at their current average […]

Drafting With The Fantasy Basketball Playoffs In Mind

Praise the Lord, it's fantasy basketball time again! And even though the season is over a month away, it's never too early to start preparing. The research you do before your draft is the most important research of the whole season. It will determine if you pick the right strategy, the right players, and most […]

Anthony Davis Should Be Fine Soon

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (thumb) had his MRI come back clean on Monday, so that's great news for fantasy owners and the organization. Davis is dealing with a Grade 1 thumb sprain, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out the rest of the preseason. He has been ruled out of […]

Anthony Davis Should Be Fine for Regular Season

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (thumb) was injured during the first quarter of Saturday's preseason loss. The team is calling the injury a Grade 1 sprain, but Davis will have an MRI done on Sunday. The Lakers next preseason game is on Monday, but it's safe to assume he's done for the preseason. Davis […]

Second-Year NBA Players Who Won't Breakout

An NBA player's second season can be a big time when it comes to breaking out. Year One is about learning the game, and that second time around is when we often start to see a player show what they can become. It can also be a time when players who struggled as rookies continue […]

Fantasy Basketball Drafting Strategies: Non-Punting (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's premium draft kit! We're here to be your secret weapon when it comes to fantasy basketball season. The best punt is no punt as the saying goes. Punt punting this coming fantasy basketball draft season and win your league with an […]

Top 10 Rookies in NBA Re-Draft Leagues (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's premium draft kit! We're here to help you win big in fantasy basketball this season. As we get into draft season, here are a few rookies you can look at in your re-draft leagues.  There has been a lot of hype […]

Top 10 Rookies in NBA Dynasty Leagues (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's premium draft kit! We're here to help you win big in fantasy basketball this season. Unlike re-draft leagues, dynasty basketball often can require a player to patiently wait for their players to hit maximum value.   Top-10 Rookies For Dynasty 1. […]

Dicky Fung's Fantasy Basketball Undervalued List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. This NBA off-season has been one of the most entertaining and everyone has to be itching for some NBA action. October can’t come soon enough! As a reminder this season, it’s recommended you choose to join leagues that […]

Avery Bradley Starts Over Rajon Rondo on Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley will get the nod at point guard for Saturday's preseason contest versus the Golden State Warriors. Bradley and Rajon Rondo are battling for a starting spot on the roster during camp. LeBron James, Danny Green, Anthony Davis and JaVale McGee will join Bradley in the starting lineup for this […]

JaVale McGee Gets the Nod at Center on Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee will get the start at center for Saturday's preseason contest versus the Golden State Warriors. Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play alongside McGee in this one. Dwight Howard will play off the bench for this contest, but it sounds like Howard has the advantage […]