Rockets Looking To Move Victor Oladipo

Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (knee) likely won't remain with the team for long, with the club reportedly trying to move on from him following his arrival on Tuesday in a deal with the Thunder. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports has noted that Houston sees Oladipo as a trade piece and has an interest in […]

Jaylin Williams To Miss Start Of The Season

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (hamstring) will be sidelined for the beginning of the regular season. On Tuesday, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said Williams is dealing with a hamstring strain and he'll be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks. It appears Williams suffered the injury in practice and the team will take the […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Milwaukee Bucks (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 Milwaukee Bucks; a team that has around two more seasons to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay. Last season was filled with ups and downs. They had a 9-0 start, but injuries […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Posts Solid Two-Way Performance

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his preseason debut on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons and didn't disappoint. The rising star finished with 12 points, three assists, two rebounds, three steals, and one block across 22 minutes. He also knocked down a three and went 5-for-6 from the free-throw line. Gilgeous-Alexander is primed to […]

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 - Golden State Warriors (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 Golden State Warriors; a team who are desperate for a chance to get one last ring. Last season was a complete disaster. It all started with Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Dallas Mavericks

Welcome back to the second annual fantasy basketball exercise in which RotoBaller dissects each NBA team's breakouts, busts, and locks. As the fantasy basketball season demands extreme detail and attention, taking the time to identify game-breakers and game-changers in the NBA makes the difference between winning or losing your league. Thankfully, RotoBaller is here to […]

Three Point Assassins: Experts in Shooting, Assists, and Rebounds (Premium Content)

In fantasy basketball, having top-tier players who can excel in three-point shooting, assists, and rebounding is like finding a hidden treasure. These athletes aren't just specialists; they bring a versatile set of skills to the table. Whether you play roto or H2H, with these players on your roster, you can adapt to different matchups, switching […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Category Specialists - Thunder Dan's Draft Targets (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's 2023-2024 premium draft kit! We're here to be your secret weapon when it comes to this fantasy basketball season. Here I want to highlight my favorite 9-cat specialists, players who can contribute across the board in all nine categories of standard […]

Fantasy Basketball ADP Smashers 2023 - Points Leagues

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 […]

Enough Already: Third-year NBA Players To Give Up On (2023-24)

In my last article, I talked about four third-year NBA players who can break out in the 2023-24 season, but not all players have such an optimistic outlook heading into this campaign. The NBA is a brutal league. The competition for minutes and a bigger role is fierce, and that's mostly because the average NBA […]

Five Bold Fantasy Predictions for the 2023-2024 NBA Season

NBA training camp is set to kick off in a few days, which means draft season is officially upon us. With every new NBA season, there are a multitude of fantasy surprises and outliers. One example could be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Everyone knew he was a prolific scorer, but he had an injury history, and no […]

Five Bounce-Back NBA Players For 2023 Fantasy Basketball

Narratives dominate the mainstream NBA media, particularly when discussing the league MVP. However, regarding who wins the Most Improved Player award, typically, it simply boils down to increased numbers, precisely points per game. At RotoBaller, we have pinpointed five players to whom we expect bounce-back campaigns in the 2023-2024 season. Unfortunately, injuries occur frequently in […]

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 […]

Vasilije Micic Will Sit Out On Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) will miss the team's first preseason action with a sprained ankle. Head coach Mark Daigneault said that Micic is day-to-day with an ankle sprain, so he'll be one to monitor as the preseason progresses. The 29-year-old rookie out of Serbia was originally drafted in 2014 by the 76ers. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Sit Out Of Preseason Opener

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) will be taking the first preseason game off as he's just getting a rest day. The rising star played in the FIBA World Cup over the summer where he helped lead Canada to a bronze medal. There are no injury concerns right now, so any dynasty managers can […]

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 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, […]

Five NBA Teams To Target In 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball

Most of the content you will see around this time will be more player-centric so that you can make the best decisions to win your upcoming league. But sometimes it's better to target more teams instead of the players. Each player's station is always different, no matter if they are on the same team. These […]

Kenrich Williams Fully Healthy Ahead Of New Season

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (wrist) is reportedly fully healthy ahead of the 2023-24 NBA campaign. His season was cut short by a left-wrist injury last term. Williams ended up having multiple procedures to fix the issue, but it was all planned, and he made a full recovery over the summer. Before getting shut […]

Victor Oladipo Won't Be Ready For Training Camp

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (knee) won't be ready for the beginning of training camp, according to team president Sam Presti. Oladipo has struggled to stay healthy since suffering a ruptured quad tendon in 2019. He suffered another knee injury during the postseason with the Miami Heat last season. It's worth noting that the […]

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 […]

Aleksej Pokusevski To Miss Next Six Weeks

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (ankle) will be re-evaluated in six weeks after suffering an injury during a workout on Tuesday. This is a tough break for the 21-year-old after he missed the FIBA World Cup due to an arm injury. It seems unlikely that Pokusevski will be contributing by the beginning of the […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Sees Benefits From World Cup Participation

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes the FIBA World Cup tournament helped him to prepare for the new NBA season. "I think this whole tournament will help me be ready for the next season," Gilgeous-Alexander told George Efkarpides of EuroHoops after helping Canada win its first-ever medal at the tournament. "I'll be in shape, […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Caps Off World Cup With Big Double-Double

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded a 30-point double-double in the bronze medal game at the World Cup against Team USA, helping Canada earn its first-ever medal in the competition. The Thunder star scored 31 points on 11-for-20 shooting and dished out 12 assists in a 127-118 overtime victory. He also had six rebounds […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 30 Points On Spain

Team Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander propelled the team to an 88-85 win over Spain on Sunday. The rising star ended the game with 30 points on 7-for-12 shooting while adding seven assists, four rebounds, three steals, and knocking down 14 of his 16 free throw attempts. Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored 23 or more points 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 […]