NBA Power Rankings: Top 10 Available Free Agents

The NBA never sleeps and it has been an interesting summer in the league already. The NBA Draft ushered in a whole new crop of young talent into the league and there are some lofty expectations for guys like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller. Summer League in Vegas is winding down and some […]

Epic NBA Contract Fails: Ranking The NBA's Five Worst Current Contracts

As the free agent market heats up, NBA salaries continue to soar. While some franchises find their team's "missing piece" in free agency, some organizations make huge mistakes by shelling out massive contracts to players that are destined to underperform. Former contracts such as Chandler Parsons getting $94 million and Eddy Curry getting $60 million […]

Shocking NBA Draft Busts: Ranking The 10 Worst Draft Picks of All Time

A draft bust is typically characterized by a player's inability to make a meaningful impact on their team, despite being selected with a high NBA draft pick. These players may struggle with various aspects of their game, such as skill development, adapting to the NBA's level of competition, or staying healthy. Their underperformance or lack […]

Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Analyzing and Projecting Usage Rates

Usage rate is best defined as an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the floor. In its simplest form, it measures how many of a team's total possessions a player ends by way of a free throw, field goal, or turnover. In layman's terms, it tells us who […]

2023-24 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Welcome to the slower part of the offseason, Rotoballers! The NBA Draft has come and gone. All of the prospects showcased their skills in the various summer leagues and now we wait for training camp and preseason. With that being said, we're going to take a look at the top 50 rookies this season for […]

Sell The Team! The Five Worst Owners In The NBA

Owning an NBA team isn't for everyone. While all owners in the National Basketball Association are uber-wealthy, perhaps not all of them were cut out to run professional basketball franchises. In this article, we'll discuss five owners that aren't up to the task. The NBA is no stranger to owners who have struggled to achieve […]

NBA Offseason: Winners From 2023 NBA Free Agency

NBA fans all around the globe waited patiently for the start of the free agency period, and it's safe to say that the wait was worth it. Although next year's FA class is more stacked, there were a lot of big deals and many surprises that happened during this off-season. And just like every year, […]

Bradley Beal Currently Expected To Start As Point Guard

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal has played more of the shooting guard role for almost his entire career in Washington. After the Suns traded away Chris Paul and Cameron Payne, that leaves a gap at point guard with only Jordan Goodwin and two-way player Saben Lee as the only ones listed at the position. According […]

Bol Bol Heading To Phoenix

Free-agent forward/center Bol Bol agreed to a one-year deal with Phoenix on Sunday. The 23-year-old played in Denver during his first three seasons. Yet, he is coming off the best year of his career, averaging 9.1 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 70 games with the Magic. He may have a tough time finding […]

Cameron Payne Traded To San Antonio

The Suns traded guard Cameron Payne to the Spurs on Sunday. Chatter surrounding a move involving the 28-year-old picked up momentum over the last few weeks, so he'll now suit up for his fifth team since entering the league in 2015. Payne is a talented player, averaging 10.3 points and 4.5 assists last season. However, […]

Toumani Camara Tallies A Double-Double Versus Grizzlies

Phoenix Suns power forward Toumani Camara celebrated a double-double Saturday, finishing a blowout victory over Memphis in the Summer League with a game-high 20 points and 10 rebounds. It's the first double-double in four Summer League appearances for Camara, who was the 52nd pick in this year's draft. He has struggled to get his shots […]

The 25 Coolest Nicknames In NBA History

From the fiery "Black Mamba" to the mesmerizing "Magic," the NBA has been a canvas for some of the most captivating and unforgettable nicknames ever conceived. These monikers have transcended the realm of sports, becoming part of popular culture and forever etched in basketball history. From the golden era of the game to the modern […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Centers That Should Retire During The Offseason

As the NBA landscape continues to evolve and young talent takes center stage, it's essential to reflect on the players who have defined an era and left an indelible mark on the game. While it is never easy to discuss retirement, there comes a time when even the best athletes must contemplate hanging up their […]

All Sales Final: The 10 Worst NBA Free Agent Signings of All Time

Throughout the history of the NBA, there have been numerous instances of teams making regrettable decisions in free agency, resulting in what can be considered as "horrible" signings. These signings involve substantial financial commitments to players who fail to live up to expectations, whether due to injury, underperformance, or a mismatch with the team's playing […]

Suns Looking To Move Cameron Payne

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo, the Suns continue "to explore trade scenarios" surrounding guard Cameron Payne. The 28-year-old has played in Phoenix since 2019 and has proven to be a valuable depth piece. He finished last season by logging 10.3 points per game, including averaging 14.9 points and 7.1 assists in 15 starts. Payne […]

Hunter Hale Scores 21 Points With Six Triples

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Hunter Hale had an impressive showing in the Summer League Tuesday, scoring a game-high 21 points with 6-for-12 shooting from behind the arc in an 82-72 loss to New Orleans. He finished 7-for-13 overall from the field, tallying four rebounds and four assists as well in 25 minutes of playing time. […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League continues today with eight more games in Las Vegas. Only four of these games take place in the evening hours, however, so we are left with a 4-game main slate for DFS purposes on DraftKings. The Summer League and NBA Preseason are both really fun for DFS because it feels like […]

10 Surprising NBA Greats That Never Won The MVP Award

The NBA MVP award is the ultimate recognition of an individual's brilliance on the court. Unfortunately, there can be only one winner each year, which means there is a select group of players who, despite their outstanding contributions, never received the prestigious honor of being named the NBA's Most Valuable Player. This article dives into […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/11/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Summer League continues on Tuesday. It's safe to say it hasn't disappointed, as we've witnessed some stellar showings over the weekend and into Monday night. Unfortunately, Victor Wembanyama is done for the summer, with the team limiting him to only two games. The No. 1 overall pick had a rough shooting night on Friday but […]

Jordan Goodwin Unavailable On Monday

Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (knee) won't suit up for Monday's Summer League matchup against the Miami Heat. Goodwin was acquired in part of the Bradley Beal trade earlier this offseason. The 24-year-old was a decent rotational option for the Washington Wizards last season. He averaged 6.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 62 […]

Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024

Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]

Suns "Frontrunners" To Land Bol Bol

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Suns are the "frontrunners" to sign free agent forward/center Bol Bol. The 23-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 9.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in his only season in Orlando. He also played considerably better as a starter, posting 12.5 points […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/8/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The smaller summer leagues in Salt Lake City and Sacramento have come and gone, and the Las Vegas Summer League has finally kicked off as of Friday! NBA Fans get their little taste of basketball mid-summer as they watch their favorite team's young players battle it out for a spot on a roster while the […]

Grizzlies Trade For Isaiah Todd And Picks

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies are trading three second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns for two first-round pick swaps in 2024 and 2030, and Isaiah Todd. The second-round picks are in 2025, 2028, and 2029. Todd seemed to be a throw-in for this deal to work as the two sides just […]

Darren Collison Impresses Suns In Workout

Veteran guard Darren Collison worked out for the Phoenix Suns last week and "had a great showing," according to NBA insider Chris Hayes. Collison announced his retirement from the NBA back in 2019 to focus on his faith and family, but he had a brief three-game stint with the Lakers in 2021-22 and appears to […]

Eric Gordon Heads To Phoenix

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, guard Eric Gordon is signing a deal with the Phoenix Suns after turning down offers from multiple teams that were even more lucrative. The details of the deal have yet to be reported, but adding a former Sixth Man of the Year to the roster is a huge addition. […]

Chimezie Metu Joining The Suns

Free-agent forward Chimezie Metu agreed to a one-year deal with Phoenix. The 26-year-old has five seasons of experience under his belt, suiting up for the Spurs and Kings. He finished last season in Sacramento by averaging 3.9 points and 3.0 rebounds, although he spent all of his time as a role player off the bench. […]

Keita Bates-Diop On The Move

Free-agent forward Keita Bates-Diop agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract with the Suns. The 27-year-old averaged 9.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and shot 39.4% from deep in 67 games in San Antonio last season. However, he was more productive when he got a chance to start. But Bates-Diop will have plenty of competition for minutes […]

Suns Adding Drew Eubanks

Free-agent forward/center Drew Eubanks agreed to a two-year deal with the Suns on Friday. The 26-year-old didn't do much while playing off the bench last season. However, he averaged 8.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 28 starts. Eubanks likely won't receive consistent minutes in Phoenix. But fantasy managers should monitor him throughout the […]

Suns Relinquish Qualifying Offer From Jock Landale

The Phoenix Suns had extended a qualifying offer to center Jock Landale on Wednesday, but have decided to relinquish that offer. The 27-year-old was expected to hit the open market as a restricted free agent, but that won't be the case anymore. Now, Landale will be an unrestricted free agent, so the Suns won't be […]