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 […]

Draft Room 101: Punting Strategies and Picks (Premium Content)

When drafting your fantasy team, there are a number of 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 […]

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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Blocks And Steals Studs - Let's Get Defensive (Premium Content)

When draft season comes around, most people look for the players that average the most points, rebounds, or assists, but steals and blocks are just as important. These defensive stats might not be as flashy or exciting, but they hold just as much value and can single-handedly be the difference in you winning your league. […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - Memphis Grizzlies 2023 Outlook

The Grizzlies season ended last year in disappointment. They kicked Dillon Brooks to the curb in an attempt to help remake their image, but Ja Morant isn't helping their cause and will start the season suspended as his off-the-court struggles continue. Marcus Smart is now in town, but the rest of the roster looks quite […]

Marcus Smart Dealing With Abdominal Soreness

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (abdomen) is dealing with abdominal soreness. Although the injury is described as "minor," the Grizzlies will play it safe, meaning the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year could miss some or all of the team's preseason contests. Smart, who was traded to Memphis from Boston in June, has averaged 10.6 […]

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, […]

Ja Morant Permitted To Travel, Practice During Suspension

According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant can travel and practice with the team while serving his 25-game suspension. The 24-year-old was observed displaying a handgun during an Instagram video back in May, resulting in the league taking action. Morant, undoubtedly one of the most talented players in the National Basketball Association, […]

Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2023-2024 Drafts - Top 300 for Points Leagues

The 2022-2023 NHL season has come and gone in the blink of an eye with some calling the playoffs ‘the most exciting playoffs in a long time’ due to the numerous upsets and teams who caught fire at the right time. Eventually, the Vegas Golden Knights returned to the Stanley Cup Finals, the second trip […]

Healed or Hurting? Notable NBA Players Returning From Injuries In 2023-24

As basketball fans, we can all agree that injuries are the worst part of the game. They can ruin seasons, teams, and even careers. Just like every season, the NBA had its fair share of injuries in 2022-23, as we saw many talented players miss significant time due to injuries. However, the players listed here […]

Fantasy Basketball Winners And Losers From 2023 NBA Offseason Trades

The dust has settled from the 2023 offseason, and a lot of players have found new homes, both as FAs and signing contracts, and as players who got traded to new teams, and we'll be focusing on the latter today. These players had no control over their new destinations, but now that they're in a […]

Shaquille Harrison Could Have Role To Play For Grizzlies Early On

Memphis Grizzlies guard Shaquille Harrison could see regular action early on in the season due to Ja Morant's 25-game suspension. Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal has noted that according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement, any player suspended more than six games will be put on the team's suspended list after five. That will […]

Santi Aldama Registers Solid Performance Against Canada

Team Spain forward Santi Aldama was one of two players to score 20 or more in their loss against Canada on Sunday. The Grizzlies big man ended the game with 20 points and two rebounds while coming off of the bench and playing just shy of 25 minutes. He shot 8-for-12 from the floor and […]

Gregory Jackson Signs Two-Way Deal With Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies forward Gregory Jackson has officially signed a two-way deal with the team after being selected with the 45th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Jackson averaged 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in Summer League over eight games. The rookie had some high expectations as he was labeled one of the biggest sleepers […]

NBA Stock Check: Every Eastern Conference Team

Projecting success in the NBA can be really challenging! Despite player movement being at an all-time high, franchises must navigate an 82-game schedule while avoiding serious injuries to star players. Every piece of the puzzle matters, especially considering the new CBA that punishes franchises for overspending by assessing a luxury tax. With all the major […]

Brandon Clarke Won't Be Ready To Start The Year

According to The Athletic's David Aldridge, Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (Achilles) won't be ready to begin the year. The 26-year-old signed a four-year, $52 million extension last offseason. However, he tore his Achilles during a meeting with the Denver Nuggets in March, requiring surgery. Clarke has been steadily improving since entering the league in […]

NBA Stock Check: Every Western Conference Team

In a league where team/player loyalty holds the weight of a long-term contract, projecting success in the NBA is challenging. Despite superstars vacating franchises at what feels like an annual rate, franchises must trek through the progressively stale 82-game schedule to win the highly-coveted Larry O'Brien trophy. Every piece of the puzzle matters, especially considering […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting Shooting Guard for the 2023-2024 Season

Today I’ll be ranking the starting shooting guards of each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season. This ranking is based both on each player’s individual talent as well as their fit on their respective teams.  Please keep in mind that some teams have traditional point guards playing the shooting guard position on their roster. I […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting Point Guard for the 2023-2024 Season

In today’s list, I’ll be ranking the starting point guards of each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season. This ranking is based on each player’s individual talent as well as their fit on their respective teams.  Keep in mind that some teams have multiple point guards on their roster. I will be using the official […]

Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024: Part 2

Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]

Luke Kennard May Spend Time In Starting Lineup

Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard may spend time in the starting lineup this season. With Ja Morant (suspension) out for the first 25 games, giving Kennard a more prominent role only makes sense, considering his efficiency from deep over the years. The 27-year-old was traded to Memphis before the trade deadline last season, averaging 11.3 […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Posts Well-Rounded Performance Versus Spain

Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. paced Team USA on defense while contributing on the offensive end in a big way. He ended the game with 14 points, five rebounds, and three blocks. The only American with more points was Jalen Brunson who didn't miss a single shot. Jackson has shown why he was voted […]

Luke Kennard Thinks Grizzlies Can Be A "Special" Team

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Luke Kennard is expecting big things from the 2023-24 NBA campaign. "We got some really good additions this summer, and I think they're going to help our team out a lot," Kennard told Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal. "We're really excited. I know we have a really good team this year. […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-24 by Dennis Clausen

The 2022-23 NBA season came and went, with the Denver Nuggets coming away with the franchise's first championship, defeating the Heat 4-1. Some other notable happenings transpired during the year, including LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time scoring leader. Not surprisingly, the league's Most Valuable Player was a hot topic, as usual. […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Voted Best Player At World Cup Training Camp

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was voted the best player at Team USA's world cup training camp by his teammates. The Athletic conducted the poll and multiple players stated that Jackson was the most impressive. For what seems to be an undersized USA team, Jackson will play an important role in anchoring their defense […]

Desmond Bane Set To Play In Preseason

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (toe) is set to be a full-go for the preseason at the end of September. The 25-year-old underwent surgery on his big toe in May, but is expected to be fully healthy for next season. That is great news considering Ja Morant is suspended for the first 25 games of […]

Biggest Moves of the 2023 NBA Offseason - Fred VanVleet, Jordan Poole, Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal

It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big man Victor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft. While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Guards That Should Retire

In the ever-evolving world of professional basketball, time spares no player, not even the most skilled and revered guards in the game. As the seasons pass and the relentless march of time takes its toll, there comes a point when even the brightest NBA stars begin to fade. The average guard's career lasts around 4.3 […]

2023-2024 NBA Futures Bets: Season Win Totals - Atlantic Division

With the NBA Draft and a good chunk of free agency behind us, major sportsbooks have already begun releasing their season win totals for the 2023-2024 campaign. And since we're still more than two months away from televised hoops hitting our TVs, I thought it would be fun to take a closer look at how […]

Shocking NBA Draft Busts: Ranking The 10 Worst Draft Picks of All Time

A draft bust is typically characterized by a player's inability to make a meaningful impact on their team, despite being selected with a high NBA draft pick. These players may struggle with various aspects of their game, such as skill development, adapting to the NBA's level of competition, or staying healthy. Their underperformance or lack […]