NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 9 (12/11-12/17)

This year we'll take more of a holistic approach to streaming, by providing a weekly overview of which teams to look at based on their schedules and what players to consider targeting in advance to maximize the bang for the buck you get out of limited weekly transactions. Streaming is just about maximizing a roster […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/10/17)

There are only six games on Sunday so I'll be addressing the "all-day" slate. Today's theme is rebound games. Nearly all of the players I am advising are lined up for rebound games and most or high-risk plays. When you take a player who is not guaranteed to score, you tread into muddy territory that […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/8/17): NBA DFS Advice For FanDuel

If you're a big fan of offense, I ask that you temper your expectations tonight. Big fan of grind-it-out wins? Well, have I got something special for you on this Friday evening - an eight game slate of Association basketball with plenty of low Vegas numbers and pace projections. This is not to say it's going […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/8/17): NBA DFS Advice

After a small slate on Thursday, we have a larger slate tonight. This slate is filled with elite mid-priced option, which is what the majority of this article is filled with. There are also a few tremendous salary relief options on this slate, as well. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily […]

NBA Roster Doctor: Crne Vrane Doesn't Need Many Assists

Fantasy basketball strategy doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Some decisions are easy – if they offer you James Harden for your Aaron Gordon, you take it and run, you don’t need anyone to tell you that. Most trade offers and waiver decisions are not that black and white however, and the answer is very context […]

NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 8)

The injury bug has been real this season, and it's like a plague that continues to spread across the league. Understanding the injury landscape is key in all forms of fantasy basketball. Unfortunately, injuries will happen more often than not. It is just the nature of the game. However, in order to stay ahead of […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/6/17): NBA DFS Advice For FanDuel

We've got a big game 10 game slate tonight, but there are some standout games on the slate. The Pelicans, Magic, and Bulls all have implied totals significantly higher than their season average, making them interesting teams/game stacks to look at. By position, I am happy to pay down at both guard spots this week and […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow Leagues (Week 8)

It's Week 8 – it has been a rough season so far, and it's not getting any easier, as even more players have gone down with injuries lately. In times like this, the waiver wire is your friend. This week we've got some players to ride during their hot streak, and some consistent scoring to […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 8 (12/4-12/10)

This year we'll take more of a holistic approach to streaming, by providing a weekly overview of which teams to look at based on their schedules and what players to consider targeting in advance to maximize the bang for the buck you get out of limited weekly transactions. Streaming is just about maximizing a roster […]

Roster Doctor: JL8's Dual Elite Guards

Hello readers. My name is Kent and I am thrilled to introduce a new weekly feature to Rotoballer, a segment that we’re calling Roster Doctor. Fantasy basketball strategy doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Some decisions are easy – if they offer you Stephen Curry for your Evan Fournier, you take it and run, you don’t […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 7

We're more than a month into the 2017-'18 season, and we should have a clear idea of the kind of year each player is having. That said, daily fantasy salaries still fluctuate on a regular basis for various reasons, and it's important for DFS owners to monitor these changes and take advantage of the best value plays. Here […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/28/17): NBA DFS Advice for FanDuel, DraftKings

We're back on another smaller Tuesday slate. With that being said, there are five games, which is more than enough to make lineups with. There are plenty of options at different price ranges, making it a decent slate in terms of fantasy. The DFS lineup picks for 11/28/17 will range from some of the elite players […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/25/17): NBA DFS Advice for FanDuel, DraftKings

There was no basketball on Thanksgiving so I did what any staunch NBA fan would do. Play Call Of Duty all day and eat fast food instead of a Thanksgiving feast. Now that every team got a small day of rest, we are on the second day of saturated NBA slates. With a 10 game […]

Breaking Down A Busy NBA Wednesday

Wednesday night was action packed as the NBA had 11 games on its schedule. We had some enormous lines throughout the association. Some surprises, some disappointing. To handle all the action, here's a special game-by-game rundown on the action, from the surging Knicks to The Process. Let's break it down this massive slate.Upgrade To VIP: […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/15/17): NBA DFS Advice for FanDuel, DraftKings

We have an 11 game slate tonight, and with this many teams in play, there are a ton of stars on the board you want to play. Options at each position, along with plenty of value plays to get some savings in your lineup. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 5 Waiver Wire

The injury bug has been spreading throughout the NBA, where key stars will be looking at extended time in the sidelines. The latest key fantasy stars to drop include Rudy Gobert and D'Angelo Russell. Unfortunately, injuries do happen often than not and it’s only the nature of the game where we as fantasy players, have […]

NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 4)

Our NBA fantasy draft seems like it was just yesterday. Yet some of the players we picked near the end, it feels like they've been screwing us for months... Can you relate to the feeling? If so, maybe, just maybe it's time to move on. It's easier for those in a 10-12 man league. There are […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 4 Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell

We are one month in on fantasy hoops fellas. Struggling teams should know where their weaknesses lie and teams sitting firming atop of the standings should be wary of players being dropped into the waiver wire. There are always teams that are going to be making drastic drops in order to improve their team. For […]

Fantasy Basketball Hype Train: New Teams, New Games for Four Point Guards

In the midst of all the superstars changing teams this offseason, there was an interesting game of point guard musical chairs that took place with four mid-tier point guards and four small market teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves gave up on Ricky Rubio as a shooter just when he was starting to shoot, and shipped him […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 3

It's week 3 -- we're here to show you that the seemingly desolate waiver wire ain't as bad as it seems. There are still some gems out there who you should buy now while they're still available. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions, and instead, we're […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/01/17): NBA Advice for FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a massive 12 game slate on tap for this Wednesday. With this many teams going, that means we have plenty of options all across the board, along with plenty of value plays. A bit of injuries going around right now, so be sure to check your sources on Twitter for updated info. In […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (10/31/17): NBA DFS Advice for FanDuel, DraftKings

There are only a few games tonight, but it is Halloween! For those of you wondering, it is also my mother's birthday. Little fun fact. Anyway, Happy Halloween, everyone! The DFS lineup picks for 10/31/17 will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on DraftKings and FanDuel. Let's not waste […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 3

As November creeps closer, we start to get a feel for the season, identifying patterns in both a player's production and daily fantasy salary. It’s important for DFS owners to monitor changes in both aspects, and take advantage of the best value plays. Here are three players who have become too expensive to rely on, and […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 3 (10/30-11/5)

This year we'll take more of a holistic approach to streaming, by providing a weekly overview of which teams to look at based on their schedules and what players to consider targeting in advance to maximize the bang for the buck you get out of limited weekly transactions. Streaming is just about maximizing a roster […]

Skal Labissiere (PF/C, SAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 37% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Skal Labissiere’s college career never got off the ground, but he showed signs of promise as a rookie last season, averaging 8.8 points and 4.9 rebounds. The 21-year-old has seen an uptick in playing time this year, managing 12.2 points per game on 54.3 […]

NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 2

Welcome to our Week 2 waiver wire rankings for all of you fantasy basketball owners. There's always an opportunity on the waiver wire for your fantasy basketball teams. Consider this your weekly quick-hit list of 10 players to consider off the waiver wire. Keep an eye out for more in-depth waiver wire analysis and columns […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (10/23/17): NBA DFS Advice for FanDuel, DraftKings

After a limited Sunday slate, the NBA returns on Monday with eight games to whet your appetite. The DFS lineup picks for 10/23/17 will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on DraftKings and FanDuel. Let's not waste any time and jump right in!Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (10/20/17): NBA Advice for FanDuel, DraftKings

NBA Friday's are once again bracing us with its presence. I think it may have something to do with the fact that, normally, Friday is a pretty weak day for sports until the NBA rolls around, but there's something special about a packed slate on a Friday night - especially when it leads into a […]

2017 Fantasy Basketball Preview: NBA Southwest Division

The season is starting next week! You may have already drafted your fantasy team or you may still be drafting this weekend.  Either way, we only have a few more days to kill before there's real basketball. To pass the time, we'll be running through the different divisions in the NBA with high level overviews of […]

How To Punt Categories in Fantasy Basketball (2017 Edition)

Welcome to fantasy draft season for the 2017-18 NBA season! It's time to start thinking about how you're going to win your league this year. RotoBaller will be here with rankings, sleepers, players to avoid, and much more. Before we dive too deep into individual players, though, let's take a step back and look at […]