The Grass Is Greener: NBA Players Who'll Succeed In New Places
With most of NBA free agency in the rearview, it's time to start thinking about how player movement will impact the fantasy basketball landscape. While there are still some trade-related shoes that could drop and disrupt team rotations and rosters, we have a pretty good idea now of what each NBA team will look like […]
Real or Not? Legitimate Stats from Guards - 2021-22 NBA Season Review: Darius Garland, Anthony Edwards, Will Barton
We're still weeks away from the regular-season tip-off, and while there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies, we still need to reflect on the 2021-2022 campaign and what happened just a few weeks and months ago. Things have finally settled when it comes to the NBA offseason timeline, so it's time to […]
Real or Not? Legitimate Stats from Forwards- 2021-22 NBA Season Review: Pascal Siakam, Brandon Ingram, Kristaps Porzingis
We're still weeks away from the regular-season tip-off, and while there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies, we still need to reflect on the 2021-2022 campaign and what happened just a few weeks and months ago. Things have finally settled when it comes to the NBA offseason timeline so it's time to […]
Real or Not? Misleading Stats from Forwards - 2021-22 NBA Season Review: Kyle Kuzma, Saddiq Bey, Devin Vassell
We're still weeks away from the regular-season tip-off, and while there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies, we still need to reflect on the 2021-2022 campaign and what happened just a few weeks and months ago. Things have finally settled when it comes to the NBA offseason timeline so it's time to […]
Makur Maker Inks Exhibit 10 Deal To Join G League
Center Makur Maker is set to join the Washington Wizards' G-League squad, the Capital City Go-Go, after having gone undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft. The cousin of fellow center Thon Maker, who played five seasons for Milwaukee, Detroit and Cleveland, the 21-year-old Makur is coming off a season spent playing professionally in Australia. At […]
Will Barton Might Be A Starter
Washington Wizards forward Will Barton has the inside track to the starting gig, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Barton was acquired by Washington alongside Monte Morris earlier this offseason. As of right now, Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, and Kristaps Porzingis are penciled in as starters. Both Barton and Morris are expected to battle […]
Monte Morris Could Be Starting Point Guard
Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris could emerge in the starting five right away with his new team. Morris and Will Barton were traded to Washington as part of a trade with the Denver Nuggets earlier this offseason. The Wizards do have Delon Wright, but it sounds like Morris has the edge over Wright. Wizards coach […]
NBA Summer League Winners - Guards: Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas, Bennedict Mathurin
A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers that […]
NBA Summer League Losers - Guards: Johnny Davis, R.J. Hampton, Shaedon Sharpe
A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers that […]
Taj Gibson Signs One-Year Deal With Wizards
The Washington Wizards and power forward/center Taj Gibson have officially agreed to a one-year contract worth a fully-guaranteed $2.91 million. It was widely known that Gibson would be landing with the Wizards this offseason, but the official signing was delayed while Gibson was in Brazil attending the wedding of Joakim Noah. The 37-year-old veteran spent […]
Johnny Davis Dealing With Lower Back Tightness
Washington Wizards rookie guard Johnny Davis (back) sat out the team's final two Summer League games due to lower back tightness. It's unclear at this moment whether the team is being extra cautious with him or if it's an injury that could linger. Davis had a rough Summer League showing overall. He shot just 8-for-29 […]
Johnny Davis Struggling From The Field At Summer League
Washington Wizards rookie guard Johnny Davis is off to a rough start to his first NBA Summer League. Over two games, he's shot just 5-for-25 from the field. Davis has led all Wizards in minutes played in each of the team's first two Summer League games, so the team clearly wants him to get a […]
Losers from the 2022-23 NBA Free Agency - Guards and Wings (Part 1): Patrick Beverley, Reggie Jackson, Malik Monk
Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. It can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This article […]
Winners from the 2022-23 NBA Free Agency - Guards (Part 2): Bones Hyland, Malcolm Brogdon, Kevin Huerter
Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. It can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This article […]
Taj Gibson Expected To Sign With The Wizards
Free-agent forward/center Taj Gibson is expected to sign with the Wizards. Gibson was released by the Knicks on Friday, with The Athletic's Shams Charania reporting the veteran will be on his way to D.C. once he clears waivers on Sunday. The 37-year-old isn't the force he used to be, although he averaged an acceptable 5.3 […]
Winners from the 2022-23 NBA Free Agency - Wings and Big Men (Part 1): Ben Simmons, Bruce Brown, Joe Ingles
Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. But it can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This […]
Anthony Gill Back To Wizards On Two-Year Deal
The Washington Wizards are bringing back forward Anthony Gill on a two-year deal. The specifics of the contract have not yet been revealed. The 29-year-old has spent the last two years -- his only two NBA seasons -- with the Wizards. Last year, he played just 10.5 minutes per game. He'll be fighting for a […]
Wizards Sign Delon Wright To Two-Year Contract
Free-agent point guard Delon Wright has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Washington Wizards. The Wizards will be the seventh NBA franchise for the 30-year-old, who spent the 2021-22 season with the Atlanta Hawks as Trae Young's primary backup. Wright is 6-foot-5 and contributes on both ends of the court. He played […]
Bradley Beal Re-Ups With The Wizards
Free-agent guard Bradley Beal agreed to a five-year, $251 million contract to return to Washington. The veteran hasn't played for any other team throughout his 10-year career and has averaged 22.1 points while shooting 37.2% from deep, so it's clearly evident he has plenty of talent. However, Beal hasn't logged an entire season since 2018-19 […]
Free Agency Frenzy: Best Landing Spots for Notable Free Agents
Now that the NBA Draft is in the books, we can shift our focus to free agency as teams look to fill gaps on their rosters. Tomorrow is when it all begins and this NBA free agency period should be an interesting one, as there have already been some trades and moves made in the […]
Veteran Losers After the 2022 NBA Draft: Jonathan Isaac, Eric Gordon, Cory Joseph
We're just a few days removed from the 2022 edition of the NBA Draft. As is always the case, just a couple of picks were virtual locks with the rest of the picks going left and right and handing us more than a few surprises. And that is without even entering the trade realm and […]
Bradley Beal Will Become A Free Agent
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has officially declined his $36.4 million player option for next season. That means, Beal will become one of the best free agents on the market this summer. Now, Beal can sign a five-year max deal with Washington or join another team on a four-year deal. The Wizards have failed to […]
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Ish Smith Traded To Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have acquired guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and point guard Ish Smith in a trade with the Washington Wizards. The Nuggets sent guard Monte Morris and forward Will Barton to Washington in the deal. KCP figures to be a key wing for the Nuggets in 2022-23. Last year, the versatile veteran averaged 13.2 points, […]
Monte Morris, Will Barton Heading To Washington
The Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards have agreed on a two-for-two trade. Guard Monte Morris and forward Will Barton are heading to Washington while the Nuggets are receiving guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and point guard Ish Smith. Morris could wind up being the most impactful member of this foursome next year. The Wizards didn't have many […]
Veteran Winners After the 2022 NBA Draft: Kevin Huerter, Dejounte Murray, Immanuel Quickley
We're just a few days removed from the 2022 edition of the NBA Draft. As is always the case, just a couple of picks were virtual locks with the rest of the picks going left and right and handing us more than a few surprises. That is without even entering the trade realm and the […]
2022 NBA Draft Winners for Fantasy Basketball - NBA Draft Recap
After months of prep and dozens of mocks, the 2022 NBA Draft is now complete. There were some surprises along the way, including a trade that sent De'Anthony Melton to the Philadelphia 76ers, but for the most part, it was a pretty quiet draft. When it comes to fantasy hoops, one thing regarding the draft […]
The Christian Wood Trade: RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Rapid Reaction
Ah, the NBA offseason. There is truly nothing like it. While the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics are currently battling for the league's crown, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski was hard at work, delivering yet another Woj-bomb that would send shockwaves throughout the NBA community. On Wednesday evening, it was announced that the Dallas Mavericks were […]
Bradley Beal Expected To Re-Sign With Wizards
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is anticipated to decline his player option. However, according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, he is expected to sign a five-year deal that would pay the superstar a total of $248 million. Without a doubt, the veteran has been a fantastic fantasy producer over the years, averaging 22.1 points, […]
Wizards Showing Interest In Tyus Jones
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones could be changing teams this offseason. The Washington Wizards reportedly have interest in signing Jones this summer. He has proven to be a capable point guard, so there should be plenty of interest for Jones in free agency. In 23 games without Ja Morant last season, Jones averaged 12.7 points […]
Johnny Davis To Washington At No. 10
Washington selected guard Johnny Davis with the No. 10 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Davis finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 19.7 points, 8.2 boards, and 1.2 steals throughout 31 games for Wisconsin. Yet, he struggled from deep, sinking only 30.6% of his shots. He also isn't the most consistent defender, something he will […]