Fred VanVleet (PG, TOR) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 17% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Fred VanVleet has carved himself a nice bench role in Toronto, averaging just north of 20 minutes per game since the start of December. Over that span, he has posted 9.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting with 3.2 assists, sprinkling in some steals and... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 18/19 (Feb 12 - Feb 25)
If you have an open Streaming spot or two on your roster and are pondering over who to pick up from the scarce quality on your Waiver Wire, this article may help you make the right decisions. We will look at daily games played, see which teams to target and which to avoid and then... Read More
Week 18/19 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell (All-Star Edition)
All-Star weekend is just around the corner, and it's an exciting for all NBA fans as we approach the weekend. In case you didn't know, this year's All-Star game will feature a different format, in which the captains (LeBron James & Stephen Curry) has selected members to be on their teams. It also gives some... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Rankings - Trade Deadline Edition
Welcome to our post trade deadline 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 8-to-10 players to consider off the waiver wire. Keep an eye out for more in-depth waiver wire analysis and columns... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 17
By the time you read this, your favorite fantasy basketball player may be suiting up for another team. The trade deadline is here in the NBA and while stars are moved and other players roles are massaged, there will be other--younger--players whose responsibilities increase. Whether it's the front office wanting to see what kind of... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 17
Welcome to our Week 17 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 8-to-10 players to consider off the waiver wire. Keep an eye out for more in-depth waiver wire analysis and columns... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow League Adds for Week 17
It's Week 17 – We're a few weeks away from fantasy playoffs, and the injuries keep piling up around the league. Working the waiver wire successfully in these next few weeks are key to making a strong run in the postseason. Here are some interesting adds that can help you with your season goals. This... Read More
Kyle Anderson (SG/SF, SA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 34% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: With Kawhi Leonard sidelined indefinitely, Kyle Anderson has become a permanent fixture in the Spurs’ starting lineup. The 24-year-old has seen at least 20 minutes in 46 of his 47 games played this year, and is averaging just under 28 minutes with 7.3 points,... Read More
Week 17 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Deeper League Adds
We are sitting 2 days away from the NBA trade deadline, and it's high time to make some speculative pickups based on what we expect from the next 2 days. Let's take a look at some deep league pickups for the week before the all-star break. This column will feature only players owned 15% or... Read More
Week 17 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell
Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone. This week's column will be shorter than usual, with the anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday and my recent schedule. One quick reminder for this upcoming week: With the Thursday trading deadline looming, you should be saving your weekly adds up until Thursday, especially if your league has a limit on... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 17 (Feb 5 - Feb 11)
If you have an open Streaming spot or two on your roster and are pondering over who to pick up from the scarce quality on your Waiver Wire, this article may help you make the right decisions. We will look at daily games played, see which teams to target and which to avoid and then... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 16
The first big move ahead of the trade deadline rocked the NBA on Monday, when Blake Griffin was traded to the Pistons. Luckily for fantasy basketball owners, it shouldn't do much to the primary names involved. Griffin will still be the main option in Detroit, and Tobias Harris should continue to get the looks he became... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow Leagues (Week 16)
It's Week 16 – we're approaching all star weekend, and the injuries keep piling up around the league. The waiver wire is flowing powerfully right now, and there are some interesting adds that can help you secure your playoff spot. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions,... Read More
Week 16 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Deeper League Adds
This week was a week of depressing season ending injuries. We pray for speedy recoveries for Mike Conley, Andre Roberson and Boogie Cousins, and hope they can come back strong from their upcoming rehabs. Unfortunately, the fantasy world needs to move on, and when a guy gets hit with a season-ender, it opens up opportunity... Read More
Montrezl Harrell (PF/C, LAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 11% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Montrezl Harrell saw an uptick in playing time and production when Blake Griffin was sidelined with a knee injury throughout December, and maintained a role in the Clippers’ rotation upon Griffin’s return. Now, with Los Angeles’ star forward being shipped off to Detroit, Harrell... Read More
Week 16 Fantasy Basketball - Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell
Week 15 was absolutely devastating to some owners, as the biggest news this week was the season-ending injury to New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (torn Achilles tendon). It's a crushing blow for owners who own Boogie, one of the most dominant players in fantasy hoops. There's just no silver living at all whatsoever, as... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 16 (Jan 29 - Feb 4)
If you have an open Streaming spot or two on your roster and are pondering over who to pick up from the scarce quality on your Waiver Wire, this article may help you make the right decisions. We will look at daily games played, see which teams to target and which to avoid and then... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 15
The trade deadline is fast approaching and new names are popping up in trade rumors daily. There will be people dealt and fantasy teams shaken. If someone you own is traded, make sure you do your due diligence before making any rash decisions. While that seems like pretty basic advice, people panicking in fantasy sports... Read More
Week 15 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Deeper League Adds
The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, and this means some more opportunity to be found for players on the wire. While you shouldn't give up too much to acquire a player on pure speculation for a potential trade, treating a pickup as a lottery ticket if you have the roster room can really end... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow Leagues (Week 15)
It's Week 15 – we're a few weeks away from playoffs and now is the time to shape your roster for that postseason run. The waiver wire is flowing powerfully right now, and there are some potential adds that can help you get the extra edge this week. This year, we're tossing out our old... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 15
Welcome to our Week 15 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 8-to-10 players to consider off the waiver wire. Keep an eye out for more in-depth waiver wire analysis and columns... Read More
NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 15 and Buy/Sell
Week 14 has officially wrapped up as we continue to itch closer to fantasy playoffs. As a reminder for most leagues, fantasy playoffs will begin on Week 21 which begins March 12th. Drop the dead weight, make an effort to improve your team via trades / waiver wire. Don't be attached to short-term pick ups... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 15 (Jan 22th - Jan 28st)
As promised last week, I'm keeping the insightful intro my mate and chief NBA editor here at RotoBaller Trevor passed on as a legacy. I'dd just like to add that we will be focusing a bit more on deeper league adds, as those players are bit more tricky to find compared to the more obvious... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 14
The NBA has reached its midway point for the season, and soon teams will have to decide how they will proceed. Will rebuilding teams turn to their younger players and bench veteran starters to not only evaluate their talent but also improve their lottery odds? Will those same teams look to trade assets for more draft... Read More
Yogi Ferrell (PG/SG, DAL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 24% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Yogi Ferrell has recently been starting alongside Dennis Smith Jr. in a two-point guard set for the Mavericks. Over his last three games, the 24-year-old guard has averaged 16.0 points on 18-of-33 shooting with 7.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in just over 37 minutes... Read More
Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Shallow League Adds
It's Week 14– we're officially halfway through the season, and more opportunities to produce are opening up around the league. The waiver wire is flowing powerfully right now, and there are some interesting adds that can give you the extra edge against your opponents. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver... Read More
Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Deeper League Adds
We are now in the 14th week of the fantasy season, and it's down to the final stretch, with 6 weeks left in most standard leagues. This time of year is stash season, and it's time to take those shots at the lottery tickets that can help swing a league come playoff time. Let's take... Read More
NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 14 and Buy/Sell
Week 13 has officially wrapped up as we continue to itch closer to fantasy playoffs. As a reminder for most leagues, fantasy playoffs will begin on Week 21 which begins March 12th. Drop the dead weight, make an effort to improve your team via trades / waiver wire. Don't be attached to short-term pick ups... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 14 (Jan 15th - Jan 21st)
Hey there our dear RotoBallers. I'm taking over the Weekly Streamers column for Ray who's done a magnificent job and helped us out a lot with his streaming analysis and advice for the past few weeks. Countless close matchups have gone our way because of you Ray, thank you mate! Below you will find my fantasy... Read More