Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024: Part 2

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 […]

Anfernee Simons Excited To Link Up With Scoot Henderson

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scott Henderson has left a great first impression on teammate Anfernee Simons. "He's as good as advertised," Simons said. "Understands the game at a high level, especially at his age. I'm pretty excited to play with him." Henderson also appears to be extremely confident in his ability after recently promising to […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-24 by Dennis Clausen

The 2022-23 NBA season came and went, with the Denver Nuggets coming away with the franchise's first championship, defeating the Heat 4-1. Some other notable happenings transpired during the year, including LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time scoring leader. Not surprisingly, the league's Most Valuable Player was a hot topic, as usual. […]

Scoot Henderson Says He Will Win Rookie Of The Year

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson stated in an interview with Playmaker that he will win Rookie of the Year this season. As of right now, the overwhelming favorite is none other than Victor Wembanyama. Henderson has played second fiddle for a long time with the hype surrounding Wembanyama, but this has only fueled his […]

Set Up For Success: NBA Rookies in the Best Spots After Free Agency

With Free agency coming to a standstill and the draft being completed, we now see most of the final rosters. Rookies have already gotten their first introduction to the league with some very competitive summer league action, so now they are gearing up for the season. Today I will be ranking the rookies in the […]

Damian Lillard Reportedly Won't Consider Playing For Other Teams

According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard isn't expected to add to his list of preferred trade destinations. The NBA took issue with Lillard's supposed desire to play in Miami and nowhere else, something he and his agent have denied. However, despite the league's involvement, it doesn't appear […]

Trail Blazers Waive Jeenathan Williams

The Portland Trail Blazers waived guard Jeenathan Williams on Friday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 24-year-old appeared in five games for the team at the end of last season and posted averages of 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game on 61.5% shooting from the floor. Williams was a late-season […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Forwards

So, Rotoballers, we've gone from the NBA Draft to free agency to summer league and now we have a bit of a dead period with the next part of NBA basketball being training camp. Sure, there's also the FIBA World Cup approaching, but a lot of the hype is going to be around workout videos […]

2023 NBA Summer League Winners And Losers: Centers

What's up, Rotoballers! Let's get to wrapping things up in terms of the 2023 NBA Summer League. The center position has a lot of different archetypes that can stick in the league but we're starting to see a bit of a renaissance with the big men that have taken over the league. Which prospects can […]

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 […]

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

A successful basketball career can be grueling for even the finest NBA athletes. That's especially true of the forward position, which can inflict lots of damage on a player's body. The following NBA forwards have done a remarkable job to stick around for this long, but it might be time to hang it up. With […]

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 […]

NBA Offseason: Losers From 2023 NBA Free Agency

NBA fans waited all year long for the start of the free agency period, and they were not disappointed. While next year's class has arguably more talent, a fair amount of impactful moves still went down this summer. And just like every year, there were a lot of winners and losers. Some teams improved considerably […]

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 […]

Chauncey Billups Sees Scoot Henderson As A "Personal" Project

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is taking Scoot Henderson's development as a "personal" project. "It's personal for me," Billups told The Athletic's David Aldridge. "'Cause I just remember myself being that dude, third pick in the draft. The expectations. I want to give Scoot what I needed at the time. I can do […]

Top 10 Rookies For Redraft: 2023 Fantasy Basketball

When it comes to rookies in fantasy hoops, opportunity is everything. Sure, talent is important, but there's always a chance that it won't pay dividends in year one. In layman's terms, an ultra-talented player stuck at the back end of a contending team's depth chart won't exactly win you a fantasy championship. Yes, we're looking […]

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 […]

Scoot Henderson To Miss Rest Of Summer League

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (shoulder) has officially been shut down for the rest of the Summer League. The rookie guard is dealing with a right shoulder strain that he suffered during Friday's game. The organization doesn't want to push anything with their prized guard. The expectation is that this is a minor injury […]

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 […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/13/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Las Vegas Summer League continues with eight more games but only four games for the evening slate. So, we'll be taking a look at the later four-game slate for DraftKings DFS managers. As the summer league keeps going, the choices become more difficult because we have to dig into the nitty gritty names that […]

Shaedon Sharpe Puts Up 26 Points In Win Over Hornets

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe was his side's top scorer with 26 points as the team beat Charlotte 97-93 in the Las Vegas Summer League on Tuesday. After getting limited to just nine points by the Spurs a couple of days ago, Sharpe produced an 8-for-17 effort from the field with 2-for-4 shooting from […]

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 […]

Blazers Seeking Massive Return For Damian Lillard

According to Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian, the Blazers are seeking a lot in return for guard Damian Lillard, including roughly four first-round picks and two quality players. While most had expected that acquiring the multi-time All-Star wouldn't come cheap, the asking price is higher than anticipated, considering his age. Lillard finished last season by […]

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 […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/9/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing as every team has played at least one game and now we're onto the second look for some of these prospects. We're also entering the muddy waters of the better players getting more rest and the fringe prospects seeing more opportunities, which can make it hard […]

Scoot Henderson Out On Sunday

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (shoulder) won't play against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Sunday. The 2023 No. 3 overall pick injured his shoulder during Friday's loss to the Houston Rockets. Fortunately, Henderson reported feeling a little better, although Portland continues to await the results of a […]