Risk vs. Reward: Taking Chances to Win at Fantasy Basketball

Injuries play a major role in sports, real and fantasy alike. While many are unpredictable, some guys have a history of injuries that seem to lend credibility to the idea they will be hurt again. Many fantasy owners in yearly leagues have owned these players before and therefore aren’t going to take them again after […]

NBA Waiver Wire Guards (PG, SG, PG/SG) for Week 11

This year, RotoBaller is separating its waiver wire recommendations by position a little differently.  In our three position breakdowns, we'll be separating players into GUARDS, including point guards (PG), shooting guards (SG), and combo guards (PG/SG); WINGS, including small forwards (SF), swing men (SG/SF), and small ball fours (SF/PF); and BIGS, including power forwards (PF), […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/30/16): NBA DFS Advice

We return to the big slate for Friday night. There are nine games, which feature a few elite options to go along with quite a few mid-priced and value plays. It should be easy to construct any type of lineup you'd like on this slate because of the amount of available players. In this article, […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 10

Player values are constantly moving targets in daily leagues. A high profile player can put together a couple of big games and see his price tag skyrocket. Likewise, a couple of bad games can lead a player's stock to plummet. The correlation isn't always immediate, leading to some discrepancies in value. Savvy DFS players can […]

NBA Injury Roundup for Week Nine

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates for Week 9, and advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy league (DFS) lineups. Understanding the injury landscape, including who's out and who could benefit is a key skill in all forms of fantasy basketball. Here we will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/21/16): NBA DFS Advice

Eight games make up Wednesday night's slate. There are several big money options on the card, including a big man out of Sacramento that recently dropped over 80 fantasy points despite spitting his mouth guard at the opposing bench. Classy. Let's see who can join the nice list tonight. In this article, I will be providing you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/20/16): NBA DFS Advice

We have a big 11 game slate for tonight and there are some really great options all across the board. Larger player pool for tonight, which means there are tons of studs out there, along with plenty of value. This is the type of night for some deep value plays to differentiate, if you are […]

Fantasy Basketball Top 50 Player Rankings (Week 8)

Welcome back, RotoBallers. Below you will find our updated fantasy basketball rankings for Week 8 of the NBA season, looking at the rest-of-season fantasy values. I will be ranking the top 50 players for fantasy basketball, along with my analysis. Let's get to it. Editor's Note: New users that sign up on FantasyAces, make a $20 deposit, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/15/16): NBA DFS Advice

Thursday's five-game slate promises several high-scoring affairs, as eight of the 10 teams scheduled to play fall in the bottom half in opponent's points per game. It also offers a lot of parity, with only one player (Anthony Davis) demanding more than $10,000. Sure, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant or both could go off for 40 points […]

NBA Injury Roundup for Week Eight

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates for Week 8, and advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy league (DFS) lineups. Understanding the injury landscape, including who's out and who could benefit is a key skill in all forms of fantasy basketball. Here we will […]

NBA Waiver Wire (Week 8): Offensive Category Streamers

It's never too early to start streaming. Whether you have an opening due to an injury, you auction-drafted a crew of stars and scrubs, or you just didn't bother putting any effort into your last couple draft picks, you probably have a player or two on your team who isn't must-own. You're better off using […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/13/16): NBA DFS Advice

We have another mid sized slate of six games tonight. Some really, really solid cash game plays out there tonight on this slate, so it could be a good nice to boost your bankroll. There are a few injuries that could impact some players and games, so pay attention to twitter for updates prior to […]

NBA Waiver Wire Guards (PG, SG, PG/SG) for Week 8

This year, RotoBaller is separating its waiver wire recommendations by position a little differently.  In our three position breakdowns, we'll be separating players into GUARDS, including point guards (PG), shooting guards (SG), and combo guards (PG/SG); WINGS, including small forwards (SF), swing men (SG/SF), and small ball fours (SF/PF); and BIGS, including power forwards (PF), […]

Is Russell Westbrook the Fantasy MVP?

Who’s the best fantasy player in the NBA? We could find arguments for James Harden, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis among others. However, there is a name unmentioned when it comes to being the best. There is a name that is doing something that hasn’t been done since Oscar Robertson in 1961. Russell “the raging […]

Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (12/11/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

Tonight, there are six games to choose from starting at 6:00 PM EST, so make sure to get those lineups in an hour early. The New York Knicks play the Los Angeles Lakers in what should be a very high-scoring, offensive showdown. Even more so, the Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Golden State Warriors. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/08/16): NBA DFS Advice

There are six games on the slate for Thursday and we need to make sure we find some cheap options so we can pay up in the right situations. There are A LOT of superstars tonight and three teams are on the second night of a back to back. (Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden […]

Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (12/8/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

It is a rather short six-game slate tonight, so finding value plays is very important. The Washington Wizards are facing off against the Denver Nuggets, making both John Wall and his counterpart Bradley Beal enticing fantasy options. Read on to find out why. Also, the Philadelphia 76ers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in […]

NBA Injury Roundup for Week Seven

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates for Week 7, and advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy league (DFS) lineups. Understanding the injury landscape, including who's out and who could benefit is a key skill in all forms of fantasy basketball. Here we will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/05/16): NBA DFS Advice

We have a big 11 game slate to start off the week. So there are plenty of options all across the board, whether you are looking to build a cash lineup or a GPP. Do some research, do some reading and you'll be in a good spot to start the week off strong. Consider doing […]

Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (12/4/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

It is a very short four-game slate tonight, so both high-upside and value options are going to be limited. There are two games to attack: The New Orleans Pelicans against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks. I choose the players I advise for my own lineup so if all […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/04/16): NBA DFS Advice

There were huge slates for two straight nights, and now we're going to have to settle for a smaller slate tonight. That's fine, though, right!? Today is football! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 12/04/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from some […]

Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (12/2/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

There are several intriguing matchups on the nine-game slate Friday night. A couple of big-money players take the court, leaving daily fantasy owners with the dilemma of spending up or spending down at certain positions. This lineup consists of a value option at center and some mid-level options at guard, both of which should help […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/02/16): NBA DFS Advice

We get a huge slate tonight, as we generally do on Friday's. That means there are a ton of elite options to go along with some bottom of the barrel type of players, as well. Some of the best lineups take the mid-priced players, who have the ability to score like elite guys, which is […]

NBA Injury Roundup for Week Six

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates and advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy league lineups in the NBA season. Understanding the injury landscape, including who's out and who could benefit is a key skill in all forms of fantasy basketball. Here we will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/29/16): NBA DFS Advice

We have a nice six game slate today, which gives us some studs and some good value plays across the board. Great plays at every position tonight whether you are looking for cash options or GPP plays. Let's start the week of strong, so sit back, read up, and win some contests. In this article, I […]

Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (11/29/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

It is another short slate tonight, making those value plays even more important. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and James Harden are going to be difficult to fit into those lineups, but it has to happen. Finding a couple of cheaper options is essential to winning tonight. Those options are listed below, along with a couple […]

Fantasy Basketball Top 50 Player Rankings (Week 6)

Welcome back, RotoBallers. Below you will find our updated fantasy basketball rankings for Week 6 of the NBA season, looking at the rest-of-season fantasy values. Each week I will be ranking the top 50 players for fantasy basketball, along with my analysis. Let's get to it. Editor's Note: New users that sign up on FantasyAces, make a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/27/16): NBA DFS Advice

We are set for another fairly small slate, which isn't surprising for a Sunday. If you aren't doing well in football, feel free to jump into the six game NBA slate tonight! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 11/27/16. The DFS lineup picks […]

Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (11/25/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. As we all still digest our turkey and stuffing and mashed potatoes, we are blessed with a full slate as all teams are set to take the court Friday night. We saw some fireworks before the turkey was even marinated Wednesday night. We will all be thankful if the same happens tonight. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/25/16): NBA DFS Advice

Happy (late) Thanksgiving, everyone! We have a huge slate tonight, which means there are plenty of elite options. Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Anthony Davis will all take the court, inviting the possibility of multiple 70-80 fantasy point performances. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings […]