Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (11/1/23)
Happy November! We have a loaded Wednesday night slate that features 13 games. There are a lot of games and, hopefully, a lot of opportunities to find some winners. Scan the board, find something you like, and let it ride. After my 2-2 start to the season, I rebounded nicely with a 3-0 card on […]
NBA Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy NBA DFS prop picks for the games on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Welcome to our brand new NBA DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the NBA DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks […]
Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 2
Welcome back to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! In this weekly article, we're all about finding those fantasy basketball game-changers. We'll be keeping a close eye on players who are getting more action on the court because, as savvy fantasy managers, we want our roster stacked with the ones racking up those stats. In the world of […]
Should I Pick Up Naz Reid? Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups, Streamers
Minnesota Timberwolves big Naz Reid has gotten off to a strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season, posting strong numbers in his first two games. Currently rostered in 38% of fantasy leagues, is Naz Reid someone that fantasy managers should be targeting off the wire. Keep reading for the latest fantasy basketball waiver wire analysis […]
Jaden McDaniels Will Make His Season Debut On Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (calf) will play his first game of the season on Monday. Chris Hine of the Star Tribune says that head coach Chris Finch was the first to say that McDaniels is in the lineup. The 23-year-old is a big part of the team's defense while he also contributed 12.1 points […]
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds and Weekly Planner: Week 2 (10/30-11/5)
Week One is in the books and we now get a full week of games in Week Two starting today. That means some 4-game weeks for certain teams and players. While you don't always have to target a player who playing more games in a given week over another, it's certainly something you should consider. […]
Jaden McDaniels Questionable Against Hawks
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (calf) has officially been listed as questionable against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The 23-year-old has yet to play a game this season due to a calf strain, but his status is trending in the right direction. He was previously listed as doubtful for their previous matchup, so the questionable […]
Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (10/28/23)
Day Five of the NBA is here and we have a decent-sized slate worth of NBA action on Saturday night. Every team has now played at least one game and we are ready to see if some of those opening game results were fluky or legit. Obviously, we have teams playing on back-to-backs today, and […]
The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 1
Welcome, Rotoballers, we're officially nearing the end of the first week of the NBA season! Lineups and rotations are finally showing data that either proves or disproves some of the reports we all were hearing in the offseason. Coaches just love hyping up some of the role players who don't even get the minutes that […]
Jaden McDaniels Doubtful Versus Miami
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (calf) isn't expected to play on Saturday against Miami. The 23-year-old, who recently signed a lucrative extension with the Timberwolves, is battling a calf strain. While he's considered day-to-day, there's a realistic chance he will miss a few more time moving ahead, including upcoming games versus Atlanta and Denver. As […]
Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 1
The NBA made its return this week with an abbreviated schedule. There were no games on Monday, but Wednesday consisted of 12 games. As we look towards the remainder of the schedule Thursday through Sunday, no team will play more than two games. There are nine teams that will play a back-to-back set, which will […]
NBA Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy NBA DFS prop picks for the games on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Welcome to our brand new NBA DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the NBA DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks […]
Jaden McDaniels' Status For Season Opener In Doubt
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (calf) reportedly progressed to 1-on-1 workouts on Sunday, and there still isn't an exact timetable for his return. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, McDaniels still has some hurdles to clear before he's ready to take the floor against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday for the team's season opener. […]
Karl-Anthony Towns Says He's Good To Go For Season Opener
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns wasn't available in the team's preseason finale due to right knee soreness, but it doesn't seem to be much of an issue. Towns said on Sunday that he'll be good to go for the team's season opener against Toronto on Wednesday. The Timberwolves have looked like a refreshed and re-focused […]
Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks: Minnesota Timberwolves 2023-2024 Outlook
With the NBA season right around the corner, it’s time to start breaking down NBA teams and determining what you should expect from individual players on the team this year. Today, I’ll be breaking down the Minnesota Timberwolves and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The Minnesota Timberwolves […]
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds and Weekly Planner: Week 1 (10/24-10/29)
Welcome back NBA basketball! I am pretty pumped about the return of the NBA (and hence Fantasy Basketball) to our lives. I am playing in a few very competitive industry leagues this year in addition to our staff league and a few more casual leagues as well. I have to cap my involvement at a […]
Five Bold Fantasy Predictions For The 2023-24 NBA Season
Rotoballers, we are finally approaching the NBA regular season! Training camp and preseason are winding down and the first tipoff of the year is right around the corner. Fantasy basketball drafts are happening and everyone is starting to formulate their master plan, which usually includes some outlandish predictions. Every year has some big surprises that […]
NBA Coaching Changes: 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Impact
Coaching changes are more than just a strategic overhaul for teams in the multifaceted universe of the NBA. They reshape on-court dynamics, shift player roles, and redefine the very rhythm of the game. While intriguing for fans, this ebb and flow holds significant implications for fantasy basketball enthusiasts. As the gavel of leadership changes hands, […]
NBA Draft 2023: Second-Round Rookies to Watch Early
It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just […]
Timberwolves Waive Matt Ryan, Sign Daishen Nix
The Minnesota Timberwolves are waiving forward Matt Ryan and, in a corresponding move, signing guard Daishen Nix to a two-way contract. Ryan last played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Timberwolves last season and he appeared in 34 games total. He provided a bit of shooting from the wing, but not much else outside of […]
Peripheral Monsters: Stat Stuffers to Target for 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball
The 2023-2024 NBA season is rapidly approaching and you're probably getting ready for your drafts by doing a bunch of draft prep - which might just include reading this article! Whether you play H2H or Roto, you need to draft players who can contribute in multiple categories. Sure, specialists still carry value, especially if they're […]
Thunder Dan's 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Rankings and Draft Analysis
It's about that time! If your league hasn't drafted yet, odds are you are going to draft soon! I have been doing a number of drafts in industry leagues and staff leagues and I am finally ready to unveil my first look at my rankings. Now there are still two weeks of preseason games and […]
Alex Burns's 9-Category Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024
Well, we made it. Almost. After what seemed like the quickest offseason in NBA history, we are less than two weeks away from watching hoops that count. The NBA's return also brings with it the thing that we all cherish most: fantasy basketball. Back in July, I kicked off the offseason with my Way Too […]
Karl-Anthony Towns Unavailable Versus Bulls
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) won't suit up for Thursday's preseason matchup against the Chicago Bulls. Fantasy managers shouldn't panic as the T-Wolves aren't going to run any risks in an exhibition game. It sounds like Towns is dealing with a minor right knee issue. That being said, Towns should be fine heading into […]
Best Mid-Round Values To Target In Fantasy Basketball Drafts
In fantasy basketball, you can't win your draft in the first three rounds, but you can certainly lose it. Early on, the goal should be to build your team around surefire studs, while mitigating as much risk as possible. The middle rounds represent a fantastic opportunity to go after high-upside players. You know, the guys […]
One Injury Away: Valuable Handcuffs To Keep An Eye On For 2023-24 Fantasy Basketball
Handcuffing is a popular strategy in fantasy sports that involves drafting the backups to your studs. While it might sound moronic to draft bench guys, the heart behind it is to shield against injuries. This makes a ton of sense in fantasy football, with injuries more frequent and positional scarcity being a thing. Deploying this […]
Knicks Monitoring Karl-Anthony Towns
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns has displayed a unique skill set ever since he joined the league in 2015. Ahead of a preseason matchup with the New York Knicks, head coach Tom Thibodeau complimented the big man on his progress throughout his career and his performance during the FIBA World Cup. According to Stefan Bondy, […]
Jaden McDaniels Sidelined At Least One Week
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (calf) is expected to be sidelined roughly 7-10 days. The young forward is dealing with left calf strain, but the injury is believed to be minor. He'll be re-evaluated right around the time of the beginning of the regular season. That means, McDaniels could miss the first few games of […]
Alex Burns' 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Points Leagues Rankings
While category leagues require more strategy, points leagues are pretty straightforward. Each week, you go head-to-head with an opposing team, and the team who scores the most points wins. It's as simple as that. That's not to say that points leagues don't require any strategy. It does. But it looks a bit different. If you […]
Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Charlotte Hornets (2023-24)
Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Charlotte Hornets; a team that is looking to get back to the play-in tournament after a disappointing season. LaMelo Ball missed most of the year, while Miles Bridges spent the season […]