Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Analyzing and Projecting Usage Rates

Usage rate is best defined as an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the floor. In its simplest form, it measures how many of a team's total possessions a player ends by way of a free throw, field goal, or turnover. In layman's terms, it tells us who […]

2023-24 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Welcome to the slower part of the offseason, Rotoballers! The NBA Draft has come and gone. All of the prospects showcased their skills in the various summer leagues and now we wait for training camp and preseason. With that being said, we're going to take a look at the top 50 rookies this season for […]

Grizzlies Have Several Candidates For Starting Small Forward Position

The Memphis Grizzlies haven't replaced Dillon Brooks over the summer and will need a new starting small forward for next season. Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal has noted that there are several candidates who can grab the job. He mentions Jake LaRavia, David Roddy, and Zaire Williams as the options, whilst adding that […]

NBA Offseason: Winners From 2023 NBA Free Agency

NBA fans all around the globe waited patiently for the start of the free agency period, and it's safe to say that the wait was worth it. Although next year's FA class is more stacked, there were a lot of big deals and many surprises that happened during this off-season. And just like every year, […]

Vince Williams Jr. Does Little Bit Of Everything For Grizzlies Friday

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Vince Williams Jr. had a very busy 20 minutes against the Lakers on Friday, bagging an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double and recording three assists, two steals, and one block. Williams Jr. finished with 3-for-7 shooting and had two makes from downtown with five attempts. Memphis dominated the contest from start to finish […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Players That Should Retire During The Offseason

The athletes in the NBA are some of the finest in the world. Unfortunately, time catches up to everyone, even NBA superstars. In this article, we'll shed light on five players who have reached a juncture in their careers where retirement should be seriously contemplated. Conversely, injuries are also a dime a dozen because of […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Centers That Should Retire During The Offseason

As the NBA landscape continues to evolve and young talent takes center stage, it's essential to reflect on the players who have defined an era and left an indelible mark on the game. While it is never easy to discuss retirement, there comes a time when even the best athletes must contemplate hanging up their […]

All Sales Final: The 10 Worst NBA Free Agent Signings of All Time

Throughout the history of the NBA, there have been numerous instances of teams making regrettable decisions in free agency, resulting in what can be considered as "horrible" signings. These signings involve substantial financial commitments to players who fail to live up to expectations, whether due to injury, underperformance, or a mismatch with the team's playing […]

Kenneth Lofton Jr. Posts Another Strong Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. grabbed another double-double despite taking a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday afternoon. The young power forward ended the game with 24 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals while shooting 9-for-12 from the floor and 2-for-4 from deep. He did struggle taking care of the […]

Kenneth Lofton Jr. Records Four Steals

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. was doing a bit of everything during Monday's Summer League matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lofton is looking to lock down a rotation spot for himself ahead of next season. Well, performances like this are certainly going to help his case. On Monday, Lofton finished with 15 points, six […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/10/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing as every team has played at least one game and now we're onto the second look for some of these prospects. We're also entering the muddy waters of the better players getting more rest and the fringe prospects seeing more opportunities, which can make it hard […]

Grizzlies Trade For Isaiah Todd And Picks

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies are trading three second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns for two first-round pick swaps in 2024 and 2030, and Isaiah Todd. The second-round picks are in 2025, 2028, and 2029. Todd seemed to be a throw-in for this deal to work as the two sides just […]

Jacob Gilyard Sets Record With Seven Steals

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Jacob Gilyard played an outstanding defensive game in Wednesday's Summer League clash against the Thunder, registering seven steals in 29 minutes of action. This marks a new Salt Lake City Summer League record for most steals in a single game. Gilyard added 10 points, four rebounds, and six assists to his […]

Jake LaRavia Leads Memphis To Victory Versus OKC

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia had a big performance in the Summer League against the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday, leading the squad to a 95-86 victory with a team-high 25 points. Following a miserable 2-for-11 performance from the field in Memphis' Summer League opener Monday against Philadelphia, LaRavia has 16 first-quarter points and nailed three […]

David Roddy Struggles On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy struggled in Wednesday's Summer League win over OKC. After scoring 18 points in Monday's win over Philadelphia, he had only eight points in this one, going 2-for-12 from the field and 1-for-4 from deep while adding five assists and four rebounds. The 22-year-old is still a work in progress, and […]

Kenneth Lofton Jr. Picks Up 20-Point Double-Double Versus Philadelphia

Memphis Grizzlies power forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. had a nice outing in the Summer League against Philadelphia on Monday, leading the team to a 94-92 victory with a game-high 21 points, while adding 13 rebounds to his tally. He also collected four assists and two steals during a busy 30-minute shift. Lofton Jr.'s 6-for-15 shooting […]

Desmond Bane Agrees To Five-Year, $207 Million Extension

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane has agreed to a five-year, $207 million contract extension, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This is the largest contract ever the Grizzlies have handed out, passing Ja Morant's last year's extension by $14 million. Bane and Morant have formed one of the most dynamic backcourts in the NBA, and the […]

Derrick Rose Heading To Memphis

Free-agent guard Derrick Rose agreed to a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Rose has played for the Bulls, Cavaliers, Timberwolves, Pistons, and Knicks since entering the league in 2008, averaging 17.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in 699 regular season games. He also has numerous accolades on his resume, including multiple […]

Dillon Brooks Plans To Meet With Houston

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks has been rumored to be a target for the Houston Rockets for a while now. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Rockets and Brooks plan to meet at the start of free agency to discuss a deal to possibly bring him in. Head coach Ime Udoka has hinted […]

Second Year NBA Players to Watch in Summer League

Now that the 2023 NBA draft has concluded, Summer League is quickly approaching. We'll get to see the top picks on display and see them get their first taste of competition with their new teams. Last year, Sacramento Kings rookie and fourth overall pick Keegan Murray took home Summer League MVP honors. The summer basketball […]

Grizzlies Exercise Team Option On Xavier Tillman Sr.

Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman Sr. will be back with the team for at least one more season. The organization has decided to exercise the team option on Tillman for the 2023-2024 campaign. Tillman averaged career-highs with 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists across 19.1 minutes per game last season. He mainly played off the […]

2023 NBA Final Mock Draft (First Round Projections)

The NBA Finals are over and now that Denver has claimed its first championship in nearly half a decade, all eyes in the NBA shift to the draft! Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing a revised NBA mock draft. This will be a modified version of my latest mock draft,  with new rumors and news […]

Marcus Smart Sent To Memphis

The Memphis Grizzlies traded for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart late Wednesday night. The two were involved in a three-team deal with the Washington Wizards that landed Boston Kristaps Porzingis. It's a bit of a surprising move, considering that Smart has been the heart and soul of the Celtics ever since getting drafted by the […]

2023 NBA Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama...Then Who?

The NBA never stops. With the Finals still fresh in mind, it's now time for the 2023 NBA Draft. Teams lagging in the competition hope to select players that can turn their fortunes around. While there are 30 NBA teams, the 2023 draft will feature only 58 picks. The Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Houston Appears The Likeliest Landing Spot For Dillon Brooks

Guard/forward Dillon Brooks is moving on from Memphis this summer as a free agent and the Houston Rockets appear the likeliest destination. Yahoo's senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer has noted that Houston is most often mentioned for Brooks by league personnel. The 27-year-old has spent all of his six NBA seasons with the Grizzlies so […]

Grizzlies, Tyus Jones Working Together To Find A Trade Partner

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones has been a tremendous contributor to the team's success due to the health and suspensions of star point guard Ja Morant. He's shown through stretches of starter's minutes that he can contribute at a bigger level than the role they have for him. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, […]

Ja Morant, NBPA May Appeal Suspension

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will meet with the NBPA to discuss the possibility of appealing his 25-game suspension. The Player's Association released a statement criticizing the league's "unstated conditions" that Morant must meet before he can return. But considering this is the second offense for the 23-year-old, an appeal […]

Ja Morant Will Be Suspended 25 Games

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has had some well-documented issues off of the court in regard to flashing weapons on social media. After sitting out for eight games this past season and having a meeting with Adam Silver, he ended up making the same mistake. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Morant will be suspended […]

2023 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Pick Predictions

Today, RotoBallers, I'm going to be doing an NBA mock draft. The draft is really going to be based on overall team fit, projected draft range, and my opinion on the best landing spot. Throughout this mock draft, I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and […]

Ja Morant Won't Know Fate Until After NBA Finals

According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, NBA commissioner Adam Silver reported he reached a decision on a potential punishment for Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. However, Silver will wait until the conclusion of the NBA Finals before making an announcement. Memphis suspended Morant on May 14 while the league investigated another social media post involving the […]