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 […]
Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks: Oklahoma City Thunder 2023-2024 Outlook
The NBA season is right on the horizon, so now we should start analyzing certain teams and what you can expect from their players heading into the season. Today, I’ll be talking about the Oklahoma City Thunder and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The OKC Thunder finished […]
Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks: Minnesota Timberwolves 2023-2024 Outlook
With the NBA season right around the corner, it’s time to start breaking down NBA teams and determining what you should expect from individual players on the team this year. Today, I’ll be breaking down the Minnesota Timberwolves and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The Minnesota Timberwolves […]
Kris Dunn Receives Guaranteed Deal
Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn has received a guaranteed contract from the organization for the upcoming 2023-2024 campaign. It's unclear if Dunn will be the starting point guard, but at least has a roster spot. The Jazz will likely use a mix of Jordan Clarkson, Keyonte George, and Dunn at the point guard spot. Between […]
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds and Weekly Planner: Week 1 (10/24-10/29)
Welcome back NBA basketball! I am pretty pumped about the return of the NBA (and hence Fantasy Basketball) to our lives. I am playing in a few very competitive industry leagues this year in addition to our staff league and a few more casual leagues as well. I have to cap my involvement at a […]
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 […]
2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball: Preseason Risers and Fallers
A key skill in fantasy basketball is being able to weed through the noise. Just because a rotation player dropped 30 points in a preseason game doesn't mean that it will translate to the regular season. The inverse is also true. Poor performances in exhibition games shouldn't force us to overreact negatively. Being able to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Romeo Langford Waived By Jazz
The Utah Jazz have announced that the team has waived guard/forward Romeo Langford. The former lottery pick was cut loose ahead of the new season, along with guard Michael Devoe and forward Keshawn Justice. Langford had a few impressive outings with San Antonio last season and was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract by the […]
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: Houston Rockets 2023-2024 Outlook
With the NBA season right around the corner, it’s time to start breaking down NBA teams and determining what you should expect from individual players on the team this year. Today, I’ll be breaking down the Houston Rockets and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The Houston Rockets […]
John Collins Believes He Will Need Time To Adjust In Utah
Utah Jazz power forward John Collins might not be at his best at the start of the season, as he believes he needs time to adjust to his new surroundings. "I have to adapt to a bunch of things that I wasn't used to doing in Atlanta, and that's part of the game, and I'm […]
2023-2024 RotoBaller Staff Fantasy Basketball League Recap
RotoBaller held its annual NBA fantasy league last week. Our fearless leaders, Dan Palyo and Dennis Clausen, spearheaded the process, utilizing Fantrax for a "slow" draft, meaning each fantasy team manager receives six hours between picks. It was fun, as the time between selections allowed maximum strategy and group chat banter. RotoBaller is using Yahoo […]
Josh Christopher Signs With Jazz
Free-agent guard Josh Christopher has signed a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz on Thursday. The former first-round pick spent his first two seasons in the league with the Houston Rockets. However, Christopher was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the Dillon Brooks trade over the summer. He was later waived by the […]
Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Dallas Mavericks
Welcome back to the second annual fantasy basketball exercise in which RotoBaller dissects each NBA team's breakouts, busts, and locks. As the fantasy basketball season demands extreme detail and attention, taking the time to identify game-breakers and game-changers in the NBA makes the difference between winning or losing your league. Thankfully, RotoBaller is here to […]
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 […]
Fantasy Basketball ADP Smashers 2023 - Points Leagues
There aren't many things fantasy managers can agree on entering each NBA season. However, Nikola Jokic is widely considered the best basketball player on the planet, meaning he remains No. 1 overall in preseason ADP rankings in both category and point leagues. But more than a few players, specifically Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid, are […]
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 […]
Fantasy Basketball ADP Smashers - Category Leagues (Premium Content)
There aren't many things fantasy managers can agree on entering each NBA season. However, Nikola Jokic is widely considered the best basketball player on the planet, meaning he remains No. 1 overall in preseason ADP rankings in both category and point leagues. But more than a few players, specifically Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid, are […]
Draft Room 101: Punting Strategies and Picks (Premium Content)
When drafting your fantasy team, there are a number of 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 […]
Fantasy Basketball Category Studs - Points, Rebounds, And Assists (Premium Content)
With actual NBA hoops a stone's throw away, odds are you have a fantasy draft on the horizon. Luckily for you, the RotoBaller team has you covered with in-depth content to help you get a leg up on your competition. Whether you are a seasoned vet or new to fantasy hoops, understanding how to build […]
Fantasy Basketball Blocks And Steals Studs - Let's Get Defensive (Premium Content)
When draft season comes around, most people look for the players that average the most points, rebounds, or assists, but steals and blocks are just as important. These defensive stats might not be as flashy or exciting, but they hold just as much value and can single-handedly be the difference in you winning your league. […]
Fantasy Basketball 9-Category Sleepers: Middle and Late-Round Draft Values (Premium Content)
We are inching closer to the 2023-24 NBA season, which means it's time to start thinking fantasy basketball. It's time to visualize who you can snag at the top of your board, which players can be sneaky breakouts, and who will become your DFS darlings throughout the season. At the top of fantasy draft boards, […]
Five NBA Teams To Target In 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball
Most of the content you will see around this time will be more player-centric so that you can make the best decisions to win your upcoming league. But sometimes it's better to target more teams instead of the players. Each player's station is always different, no matter if they are on the same team. These […]
Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - Atlanta Hawks 2023 Outlook
With fantasy basketball season rapidly approaching, it's time to look at the NBA landscape from a team-by-team perspective. If you play fantasy football, you'll probably recognize the format here as we had a series of preseason NFL articles that followed the same outline. The idea here is to hone in on players from each team […]
Romeo Langford Signs With Jazz
The Utah Jazz have signed guard Romeo Langford to an exhibit 10 contract on Wednesday. Langford is a former first-round pick of the Boston Celtics. However, he has failed to carve out a consistent role for himself through his first four seasons in the league. The 23-year-old will now look to earn a roster spot […]
NBA Stock Check: Every Eastern Conference Team
Projecting success in the NBA can be really challenging! Despite player movement being at an all-time high, franchises must navigate an 82-game schedule while avoiding serious injuries to star players. Every piece of the puzzle matters, especially considering the new CBA that punishes franchises for overspending by assessing a luxury tax. With all the major […]
Lauri Markkanen Scores 19 Points In FIBA Loss
Finland National Team forward Lauri Markkanen scored 19 points during the FIBA loss to Australia on Friday. The Utah Jazz All-Star added eight boards, four assists, and one block. However, he shot a rough 7-for-17 from the field and 1-for-7 from behind the arc. Markkanen, who averaged a career-high 25.6 points last season, will look […]