De'Aaron Fox Hurts Right Ankle During Big Performance

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox hurt his right ankle in Sunday's 132-127 overtime win against the Lakers. The Kings star was injured late in the fourth quarter. He left for the locker room after rolling his ankle, but Fox was back on the court when overtime started, logging 1:31 of further action before being […]

Early-Week Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 2

Following the nauseating summer of Damian Lillard and James Harden antics...wait, never mind...the latter is still occurring. But anyway, the NBA season is back! While you may feel confident about your draft decisions, stars are born and eroded every day. Take a moment to see what's on the other side of the waiver wire. Most […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash, GPP, and Player Prop Targets for 10/29 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   DFS and Prop/Pick'Em Targets - October 29, 2023 Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs, Cash, and Player Props. These will be tiered so that you […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/29/23)Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Coming into Sunday, the NBA has six games slated. The two games that stick out are the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Atlanta Hawks and the Denver Nuggets vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, you won't find the Nuggets-Thunder game on the main slate as that one is slated for a 3:30 EST tipoff. Stephen Curry […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/26/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Good morning, Rotoballers! We finally caught a glimpse of Victor Wembanyama on the court last night. Despite a slow start and some foul issues, he found his way in the fourth, sinking nine of his 15 points in the game's closing seven minutes. It will be exciting to watch this young superstar's NBA journey unfold, […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 1

The NBA made its return this week with an abbreviated schedule. There were no games on Monday, but Wednesday consisted of 12 games. As we look towards the remainder of the schedule Thursday through Sunday, no team will play more than two games. There are nine teams that will play a back-to-back set, which will […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/25/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

After an entertaining two-game Opening Night slate featuring some of the NBA's biggest stars, the Association presents its first big extravaganza of the 2023-24 campaign with a 12-game slate Wednesday. There won't be any shortage of noteworthy storylines, including the first look at the Celtics' new-look lineup as they face off against the Knicks, Zion […]

Chris Duarte Questionable For Season Opener

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Chris Duarte (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's season opener versus the Utah Jazz. The good news is, Duarte has made progress in his recovery from a left knee bone bruise. Despite that, the Kings are still listing him as questionable for Wednesday's contest. Kevin Huerter has already been named the […]

NBA Draft 2023: UDFAs Who Won't Waste Time

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just […]

Chris Duarte Has Team Option Exercised

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Chris Duarte (knee) had his fourth-year team option exercised on Saturday. That means, Duarte will be around in Sacramento for the next two seasons. Duarte is hopeful that a move to Sacramento will help revive his play after a rough 2022-2023 campaign. He averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists across […]

Trey Lyles To Miss A Few Days

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (calf) is expected to be sidelined for a few days after suffering an injury during a recent preseason game. The veteran forward underwent an MRI which revealed a slight calf strain. The Kings are going to take the cautious approach here and give Lyles a few days to rest. His […]

Fantasy Basketball Fades? One-Trick Ponies To Beware Of For 2023-2024 Drafts

If you've been around fantasy hoops for some time, then you understand how valuable a well-rounded skill set can be. It's the very reason why Nikola Jokic can finish as the top fantasy player year after year. The inverse is also true. While there are plenty of guys who possess the talent to provide value […]

Five Bold Fantasy Predictions For The 2023-24 NBA Season

Rotoballers, we are finally approaching the NBA regular season! Training camp and preseason are winding down and the first tipoff of the year is right around the corner. Fantasy basketball drafts are happening and everyone is starting to formulate their master plan, which usually includes some outlandish predictions. Every year has some big surprises that […]

NBA Draft 2023: Second-Round Rookies to Watch Early

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just […]

Peripheral Monsters: Stat Stuffers to Target for 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball

The 2023-2024 NBA season is rapidly approaching and you're probably getting ready for your drafts by doing a bunch of draft prep - which might just include reading this article! Whether you play H2H or Roto, you need to draft players who can contribute in multiple categories. Sure, specialists still carry value, especially if they're […]

Thunder Dan's 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Rankings and Draft Analysis

It's about that time! If your league hasn't drafted yet, odds are you are going to draft soon! I have been doing a number of drafts in industry leagues and staff leagues and I am finally ready to unveil my first look at my rankings. Now there are still two weeks of preseason games and […]

Kings Waiving Jaylen Nowell

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Sacramento Kings are waiving guard Jaylen Nowell on Friday. After playing in Minnesota for four seasons, the Kings signed Nowell to an Exhibit 10 deal, but he didn't seem to prove enough to stick around on the roster. He had an uphill battle as he was battling […]

Alex Burns's 9-Category Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024

Well, we made it. Almost. After what seemed like the quickest offseason in NBA history, we are less than two weeks away from watching hoops that count. The NBA's return also brings with it the thing that we all cherish most: fantasy basketball. Back in July, I kicked off the offseason with my Way Too […]

The Time Is Now: Third-Year NBA Breakouts (2023-24)

"Breaking out" has different definitions for different players. For some, it's taking that All-Star leap, for others it's as simple as cracking the starting lineup and playing over 25 minutes a night. With the 2023-24 NBA season almost upon us, the following third-year players have all shown flashes of greatness, but haven't been able to […]

JaVale McGee Removed From Injury Report

Sacramento Kings center JaVale McGee (wrist) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran big man was been dealing with right wrist soreness throughout the preseason. Luckily, it appears the injury behind him, which is good news heading into the regular season. The expectation […]

One Injury Away: Valuable Handcuffs To Keep An Eye On For 2023-24 Fantasy Basketball

Handcuffing is a popular strategy in fantasy sports that involves drafting the backups to your studs. While it might sound moronic to draft bench guys, the heart behind it is to shield against injuries. This makes a ton of sense in fantasy football, with injuries more frequent and positional scarcity being a thing. Deploying this […]

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 […]

Chris Duarte To Start On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard Chris Duarte will move into the starting five for Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Golden State Warriors. It appears head coach Mike Brown is experimenting with his lineup ahead of the regular season. The fact Duarte is starting here means that he might've done enough to earn a legitimate role in the […]

Keegan Murray To Miss Wednesday's Contest

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's exhibition contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The young forward is dealing with right thumb soreness, so the Kings will take the cautious approach here. The injury isn't believed to be serious, but the Kings don't have any reason to risk an injury […]

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 […]

Sasha Vezenkov Not Guaranteed Playing Time

Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov could have problems finding consistent playing time this upcoming season. Kings' head coach Mike Brown said on Tuesday that he's unsure if Vezenkov will be part of the rotation during the regular season. The reigning Euroleague MVP opted to join the Kings this offseason. However, he could have trouble finding […]

2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Auction Targets and Draft Values (Premium Content)

Auction drafts present a fun wrinkle for fantasy managers. In standard snake drafts, picks are largely determined by draft position, especially in the first round. If you draw the 12th pick in a 12-team league, you’re not going to have the opportunity to select Nikola Jokic for your squad. Another fantasy superstar in Jayson Tatum […]

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 […]

2023-24 Second-Year Breakouts for Fantasy Basketball

The 2023-24 season is almost upon us, and fans are waiting patiently to see the progress that some of their teams' young players have made. Many talented rookies entered the league last season and some of them impressed early on while others struggled. Most rookies are given a pass and are usually judged by their […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Studs - Efficiency Artists (Premium Content)

As your draft season inches closer and closer, I'm here to help give you all the advantages you need to dominate your league. There are numerous ways to win your league, but I'm here to help you spot some efficiency studs. Having efficient players is one of the many ways to dominate your league. The […]