Hassan Whiteside (C, MIA) - Risk/Reward DraftKings Play on 12/26
MATCHUP/VALUE: at ORL, $7,200 ANALYSIS: This pick comes with a bit of risk because of the way Whiteside acted on Christmas. He was extremely upset about being benched at the end of the game to say the least, and his actions resulted in his benching in overtime, as well. Earlier in the season, the Heat […]
Luol Deng (SF, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 58% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: After being forced out of action for a few games due to a bad hammy, Luol Deng has been solid since his return two weeks ago. If you've read my other pieces, you know I'm a total sucker for players who can […]
NBA Forwards: Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers
Hello again and welcome to another week of waiver wire decisions and another group of three forwards (one you've seen before from me) who can add a spark to the middle of your lineup. Hopefully these players reach the rosters of Fantasy Basketball Managers in time for them to have a Happy Holidays and cash […]
Tyler Johnson (PG/SG, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues, Monitor in Others OWNED IN: 6% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Johnson has seen an increased role since the departure of Mario Chalmers, and he has impressed as a scorer. He can score from all over the floor at a high percentage, and has shown the ability […]
Henry Walker (SG/SF, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues; monitor in all leagues OWNED: 1% in Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues ANALYSIS: The artist formerly known as Bill Walker has reemerged in Miami now that Chris Bosh will miss the rest of the season with blood clot complications. Henry Walker, who has spent the last two seasons toiling in basketball wastelands, has […]
Hassan Whiteside (C, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Consider in all leagues; add in all deeper leagues OWNED: 51% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues ANALYSIS: Who’s been responsible for Miami’s 3 wins in their last 5 games? Not Wade, not Bosh, it’s been the Hassan Whiteside show in Miami. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, Whiteside is by no means an all-star, […]
Week 2 NBA & Fantasy Basketball Trends, Breakouts, Notes & Player Updates
We are just at the beginning of the NBA season, but there are already a number of important storylines to discuss. Without further ado, here is the first installment of Rotoballer's weekly NBA Roundup. The Return Of Kobe Bryant Heading into this season, we all didn’t know what to expect when it came to […]