Alex Burns's Fantasy Basketball Rankings (Categories): Top 250 for 2024-2025 Drafts

Here we are, folks -- almost to the finish line! After what seemed like possibly the fastest offseason in NBA history (we say this every year), we are a few weeks out from watching real NBA hoops. And that can only mean one thing: fantasy basketball is back, baby! The NBA offseason delivered its usual […]

Jaylin Williams To Miss Preseason

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (hamstring) will sit out the preseason. Williams has sustained a right hamstring strain, and the team will re-evaluate him after the preseason. The Thunder kick off their regular-season slate on Oct. 24 versus Denver. Williams saw his playing time drop during his sophomore campaign in 2023-24, as he averaged […]

Second-Year Breakouts for 2024-25 Fantasy Basketball

Drafting rookie players in redraft leagues doesn't usually pay off unless they are true superstars like Victor Wembanyama. However, going after players in their second season who are ready to take on bigger roles and make a bigger impact in the box score is a very useful strategy. We want to target players in good […]

Fantasy Basketball Punting Guide and Strategies - Top Players To Target for 2024-25 Drafts

When drafting your fantasy team, there are several 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 aren't familiar […]

Yahoo Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Undervalued, Overvalued Draft Picks and ADP Analysis (2024-25)

The NBA season is just a month away and that means that fantasy basketball draft season is about to be upon us! Before I release my rankings and we start pumping out draft content here at RotoBaller, I wanted to take a quick look at Yahoo ADP and point out some of my favorite targets […]

The Strangest Decisions Made During the 2024 NBA Offseason

The NBA offseason is when some of the magic happens in the league. For one, big names make big decisions. For another, we've seen strange things happen in the offseason such as questionable free agent signings. The 2024 offseason is both quiet and strange. We've seen some of the league's big stars make moves -- […]

Kenrich Williams Has Knee Procedure On Tuesday

Per The Athletic's Andrew Schlect, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (knee) had a successful arthroscopic debridement procedure on his right knee on Tuesday. Williams's knee will be reevaluated after the Thunder's preseason concludes. In 2023-24, the 29-year-old appeared in 69 regular-season contests and averaged 4.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Once healthy, Williams will likely […]

Alex Caruso Excited To Reunite With Mark Daigneault

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso is looking forward to working with Mark Daigneault again, who coached him in the G League at the start of his career. "We have a great relationship," Caruso said in an interview with TexAgs Radio. "I know what to expect out of him and he knows how to coach […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Posts 27 Points In Losing Effort

Oklahoma City Thunder's star point guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scored 27 points for Canada in their Olympic 82-73 quarterfinal loss to France on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander was crucial in reducing France's lead from 19 points to 71-66 in the third quarter. However, France maintained their lead and closed out the game. In addition to his impressive scoring, […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Fills Stat Sheet In Tuesday's Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did it all for Team Canada on Tuesday in a 93-83 victory over Australia at the Paris Olympics. He notched 16 points with outstanding 8-for-10 shooting and recorded four rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks. The Thunder star has been an efficient scorer at the Olympics while […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets It Done On Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 21 points in Saturday's win over Greece. RJ Barrett had a team-high 23 points. However, as expected, SGH was still productive, going 5-for-10 from the field, adding seven assists, four boards, two blocks, and one steal. He is coming off a potent 2023-24 campaign, averaging 30.1 points, […]

Nikola Topic Undergoes Knee Surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a partially torn ACL. He's still expected to miss the entire 2024-25 campaign. While teams around the National Basketball Association were aware of the injury, that didn't stop OKC from selecting him with the No. 12 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft. With […]

2024-25 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Come one, come all, to the summer basketball extravaganza! Welcome RotoBallers, we're in the midst of a busy summer of basketball as the WNBA heats, Summer League progresses, and the Olympics are right around the corner. With all this basketball going on, dynasty managers will be hard at work to judge which rookies they want […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/18/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League and DraftKings are bringing us a five-game main slate today, upping the action for us. This article will be breaking down some of the better plays to use when building your lineups. The Summer League allows players to shine and up their stock within their team rosters. It won't be surprising […]

NBA Free Agency Tracker - Updates On All NBA Offseason Player Movement (2024)

The NBA free agency period has begun, so news of signings will be flying in all week. Rumors are buzzing about, but as deals are officially reported, we will add them to our running list of NBA player signings and trades here. The news will come strong and fast, so we have you covered! Keep […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/17/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League continues today in Vegas and DraftKings has four separate slates to dive into. However, I'll be focusing on the 7:00 p.m. slate when it comes to this article. The Summer League allows players to shine and up their stock within their team rosters. It won't be surprising to see some players […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Rough Shooting Night Versus USA

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a lowly 3-for-10 shooting as Team Canada dropped Wednesday's exhibition match against the U.S. 86-72. Gilgeous-Alexander nailed two of his four attempts from deep and made all of his free throws, but he hurt his shooting numbers badly with a 1-for-6 effort on his two-point shots. The […]

Dillon Jones Racks Up 21 Points With Outstanding Shooting

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Dillon Jones scored a game-high 21 points in a 98-75 win over the Utah Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League on Tuesday. The Weber State product, who was the 26th selection in last month's draft, had an incredible shooting touch in the game, going 7-for-8 from the field and […]

Thunder, Aaron Wiggins Agree On A New Deal

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aaron Wiggins will remain with the team despite getting his team option declined. The former second-round pick has agreed to a five-year, $47 million deal according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. He's been a solid rotational piece for the first-seeded Thunder last year and posted averages of 6.9 points, 2.4 […]

Isaiah Joe Staying In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe signed his first long-term contract to stay with the team. Shams Charania reports that the sharpshooting guard agreed to a four-year deal worth $48 million. He's likely to remain in the same role that currently plays, but he may see some extra minutes after gaining more trust in the […]

NBA Free Agency: Top 5 Unrestricted Free Agents And Potential Landing Spots

It didn’t take long for the first wave of NBA free agents to find homes. One of the more notable moves was Paul George signing with the 76ers. James Harden also returned to the Clippers on a two-year contract. While several players are already off the board, there are still some big names that have […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Heads To Oklahoma City On Three-Year Deal

Free-agent center Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to join the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the seven-footer plans to sign a three-year, $87 million deal with the team. This looks to be a great move for the team and the player. Hartenstein should lock down a starting position in Oklahoma City, and […]

Fantasy Basketball: 2024 NBA Draft Second Round Sleepers

While many pundits have pointed to this year's NBA Draft as one of the weakest overall classes in recent memory, that doesn't mean that some of the talented young players drafted in rounds one or two won't be able to carve out roles with their new teams or add value immediately. If anything, NBA teams […]

Top-5 Biggest NBA Free-Agency Signings of All Time

The NBA has become more than a basketball league. It has evolved into a global multi-billion dollar enterprise with games already reaching almost all continents of the planet. And, in any enterprise, money is a significant factor in its success. The more money entering the NBA, the better for the league and the fans. And […]

Nikola Topic Falls To Thunder At No. 12

The Oklahoma City Thunder grabbed guard Nikola Topic (knee) at No. 12 overall after reports of the young Euro League star potentially going early in the lottery. The young Serbian made his Euro League debut at the age of just 16 and was the youngest player ever to score a point for Crvena Zvezda. One […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft 2.0 - First Round Picks and Predictions

This NBA mock draft is strictly what I would do if I were making the picks for each team. I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and other relevant factors that impact player selections throughout this mock. Building an NBA roster is difficult. It requires patience […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft: First Round Predictions

We have just wrapped up another exhilarating and competitive NBA season that saw the Boston Celtics steamroll their way through the playoffs yet again to hang banner 18, and now we are officially in the offseason. Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing an NBA mock draft. Just so you understand, this mock draft is going […]

OKC Acquires Alex Caruso From The Bulls

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, OKC acquired guard Alex Caruso from Chicago in exchange for Josh Giddey. With Plenty of scorers on the Thunder's roster, the team needed to focus on upgrading things on the defensive end. Caruso obviously fits the bill, considering he is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the […]

Josh Giddey Traded To Chicago

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bulls acquired guard Josh Giddey from OKC. In exchange, the Thunder received guard Alex Caruso. Chicago was expected to be active this offseason to bolster the roster. With Lonzo Ball (knee) still without a return timetable, the move was made to acquire a playmaker. Giddey just completed his third […]

Thunder Seen As "Top Threat" To Pry Isaiah Hartenstein Away From New York

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein has been strongly linked with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sources have told Stefan Pondy of The New York Post that the Thunder are the "top threat" to pry Hartenstein away from New York. The 26-year-old is heading toward unrestricted free agency and is expected to get a big contract. […]