LeBron and Bronny James Make History in Lakers' Opening Night Win

This was a historic moment years in the making. Everyone was already talking about the prospect of seeing the first father-and-son duo to hit an NBA floor at the same time the moment the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James as the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Fortunately, the fans didn't have to […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 10/23(Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend so […]

Fantasy Basketball Sleepers, Buy/Sell: Rotation Watch and Minute Trends for Week 1

Welcome to RotoBaller’s debut Rotation Watch for the 2024-2025 NBA season. This is a bi-monthly article that focuses on each team’s current and trending minute distribution. Week 1 is a grace period for nearly every NBA team. Seeing how most teams will try NOT to throw away their initial game plan within the first 10 […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 10/22 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend so […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) isn't ready to play in Tuesday's season opener against the Timberwolves. After having procedures done on both feet in May, there was hope a week ago that Vanderbilt would be ready for the start of the regular season, but he still needs more time to recover. He […]

Christian Koloko Will Not Play In Season Opener

Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko (illness) will sit out Tuesday's season opener against Minnesota. Following a bout with blood clots, Koloko isn't yet ready to play. The Cameroonian big man was brought in on a two-way contract last month. He adds an extra frontcourt option to the Lakers but isn't expected to play a […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/22/24)

WELCOME BACK, ROTOBALLERS!!! It is my honor and pleasure to kick off the 2024 NBA regular season DFS slate with you all. Tonight we have a two-game slate headlined by what could be a preview of this year's Eastern Conference Finals. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for […]

Five Bold Fantasy Basketball Predictions For The 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 NBA season is almost upon us. Let the storylines begin! LaMelo Ball, Zion Williamson, Ben Simmons, and others have plenty to prove this season. Will they come through? Confidence is low for some; the sky should be the limit for others, but will they come through? Let's dig in and take a look! […]

2024-2025 Fantasy Basketball Category Studs: Blocks And Steals

Anyone can score points in today's NBA, right? I mean, does anyone still play defense? True NBA fans get tired of hearing that from casuals. Yes, games are high-scoring, and it may seem like no one is playing defense, but that's not anything close to the truth. The reality is that the rules favor the […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Still Working Towards Being Ready For Regular Season

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) missed the last couple of months of last season due to foot injuries. He then underwent surgeries on both feet in May and has been rehabbing since then. Head coach JJ Redick said that "He's following our ramp-up protocol," and "he has not done any contact work." On […]

Dynasty Fantasy Basketball Rankings (2024-25) - Alex Fischbein's Analysis

Well hello NBA regular season, it's nice to see you right around the corner! We've been calling you guys ever since the Olympics were over, but it looks like they left us on read until we just got hit with the "You up?" text when training camp began. The good news...I AM UP! Let's just […]

Alex Burns's 2024-2025 Fantasy Basketball Rankings (Points)

Last week, I released the first edition of my fantasy basketball rankings for the upcoming season, tailored for category scoring -- the most popular format in fantasy basketball. However, I would be remiss not to address those of you competing in points leagues. After all, it was a points league that first introduced me to […]

Fantasy Basketball Rankings (2024-25) - Thunder Dan's Draft Guide

We are drawing ever closer to the start of the NBA season and the beginning of my favorite fantasy sport - fantasy hoops! If your league hasn't drafted yet, odds are you are going to be drafting soon! I have been doing some mock drafts with other folks in the industry and digging into my […]

Shooting Guards: Fantasy Basketball Rankings, Tiers and Analysis for 2024-2025 Drafts

Fantasy basketball draft season is approaching rapidly, and managers should start identifying their building blocks, targeting sleepers, and avoiding potential busts. One of the positions that can swing matchups and create advantages in fantasy basketball is the shooting guard position. Due to the lack of depth when compared to other positions, having an elite shooting […]

Small Forward: Fantasy Basketball Rankings, Tiers and Analysis for 2024-2025 Drafts

As we get into October, Fantasy basketball draft season is here, and managers should start identifying their building blocks, targeting sleepers, and avoiding potential busts. One of the most crucial positions in 9-category fantasy basketball leagues is the Small Forward. This position can heavily influence all nine categories as this is one of the deepest […]

Center: Fantasy Basketball Rankings, Tiers and Analysis for 2024-2025 Drafts

The offseason is over! Fantasy basketball draft season is here, and managers should start identifying their building blocks, targeting sleepers, and avoiding potential busts. Another crucial position in 9-category fantasy basketball leagues is the center position. This position can heavily influence the blocks and rebound categories and is one of the positions that can determine […]

2024-2025 Fantasy Basketball Category Studs: Points, Rebounds, And Assists

I truly believe that there are a lot of different pathways to build a winning team in fantasy basketball. Depending on the format of your league, certain players are going to have more or less value, so understanding your league settings and how to draft accordingly is paramount. I don't play in points leagues, but […]

Alex Burns's Fantasy Basketball Rankings (Categories): Top 250 for 2024-2025 Drafts

Here we are, folks -- almost to the finish line! After what seemed like possibly the fastest offseason in NBA history (we say this every year), we are a few weeks out from watching real NBA hoops. And that can only mean one thing: fantasy basketball is back, baby! The NBA offseason delivered its usual […]

Well-Known Players With Fantasy Basketball Bust Potential in 2024-25

The only constant thing in the NBA is change, which applies to every team and player. Predicting how certain things will change is hugely important to help identify players who won't produce the level of play suggested by their ADPs. ADP is probably the most important tool that people use on draft day. Whether or […]

Fantasy Basketball Rookies To Target - Which NBA Rookies Should You Draft in 2024-2025?

One of the riskiest strategies in any fantasy sport is to rely on rookies in redraft leagues. There have been a handful of superstar rookies to come through the league, but for every rookie that saves a fantasy team, there are many that get dropped to waivers or never make it to a roster. Usually, […]

Anthony Davis Likely To Play Against Phoenix

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis is expected to play in Sunday's preseason clash with the Suns. The 31-year-old didn't play on Friday night versus the Timberwolves to rest. However, he'll likely see limited action in his first exhibition of the year. Davis had a stellar 2023-24 campaign, averaging 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, […]

LeBron James Plans To Suit Up On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James plans to play in Sunday's exhibition versus the Suns. The veteran didn't suit up for the Lakers' preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, James will get on the floor for this one, although he'll likely see limited action. With that said, his presence could still mean fewer minutes […]

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 […]

LeBron James Believes He Has "A Lot In The Tank"

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is feeling great ahead of his 22nd NBA campaign and is ready to still make an impact at a high level. Speaking to the media on Monday, James noted he feels "really good physically," "real sharp, very fresh mentally," and that he still has "a lot in the tank." […]

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 -- […]

Jalen Hood-Schifino Fully Healthy Following Back Surgery

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (back) has recovered from surgery and is expected to "be ready to compete for minutes from the start" in 2024-25, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Hood-Schifino underwent lumbar microdiscectomy back surgery in March. He was limited to 21 appearances during his rookie campaign. The 21-year-old, who was the […]

Cam Reddish Ready To Go For New Season

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Cam Reddish (ankle) has returned to full health ahead of the new campaign, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. An ankle injury limited Reddish to 48 appearances last season. He featured just 13 times after the All-Star break and didn't see any action in the playoffs. Reddish finished his debut campaign […]

Christian Koloko Joining The Lakers

According to NBA insider Shams Charania, free-agent center Christian Koloko agreed to an undisclosed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 24-year-old was selected by the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. He appeared in 58 games for the club, averaging 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks. Unfortunately, he […]