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Gerald Green (SG/SF, HOU) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 54% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: With James Harden sidelined with a hamstring injury, Gerald Green has stepped into a much larger role for the Rockets. In five games without Harden, the 31-year-old is averaging 21.0 points on 49.3 percent shooting with 26 three-pointers made. Harden may return as early... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deep League Adds for Week 13
As injuries and ineffectiveness cause shakeups around the league, it’s time to keep a sharper eye on the wire, especially in deeper leagues. Take a look at Delon Wright. If you grabbed Wright last week, Lowry’s unfortunate injury has opened a new door for him to showcase what he can do in a larger role,... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 13
Injuries to stars have allowed lesser used players to make major dividends in fantasy basketball. Heading into Week 13, you can still find major help on the wire in the starting five, the bench, as well as injury replacements. As a reminder, for standard (10-12 team) league adds, we use a general rule of thumb of... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow Leagues (Week 13)
It's Week 13 – we're inching closer and closer to playoffs and the injuries keep piling up around the league. With injuries, come more opportunity and the waiver wire is flowing powerfully right now. Here are some interesting adds that can help you deal with them or get an edge on your opponents. This year,... Read More
Reggie Bullock (SG/SF, DET) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Reggie Bullock has become a staple in the Pistons’ rotation, averaging just over 30 minutes across his last 11 games. The 26-year-old wing has scored in double figures nine times in that span, connecting on 57 of his 95 shot attempts (60 percent). As... Read More
NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 13 and Buy/Sell
Week 12 is in the books and we're flying into Week 13. For most, fantasy playoffs are a lock, while others are still trying to figure out ways to improve their squad. Our staff at RotoBaller has great insight and daily columns how to improve your squad and tips to make your team successful, be... Read More
Tyus Jones (PG, MIN) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: An NCAA national champion with Duke three years ago, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones has been thrust into the starting lineup following Jeff Teague’s injury. The 29-year-old may miss up to a month with a sprained left knee. As a result, Jones has been... Read More
Ish Smith (PG, DET) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS: Currently sixth in the Eastern Conference playoff standings, the Detroit Pistons were dealt a considerable blow when starting point guard Reggie Jackson went down with an ankle sprain. He’s not expected back until after the All-Star break, meaning backup Ish Smith has been catapulted to... Read More
De'Aaron Fox (PG, SAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: After missing two weeks with a right quadriceps injury, De’Aaron Fox returned to the floor against the Hornets Tuesday night, dropping 17 points on 5-of-12 shooting with three rebounds, four assists and a steal across 33 minutes. The 20-year-old rookie is averaging just under... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 12
Welcome to our Week 12 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... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deep League Adds for Week 12
We're almost at the halfway point of the season, and it's getting harder and harder to find quality options on the wire, while it's getting easier and easier to cut bait on dead weight. Everyone in your league is probably thinking the same way, so it's time to look deeper and deeper for those guys that... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Shallow League Adds for Week 12
It's Week 12 – we're reaching the stretch run, and you can't let off the gas now. Shallow leagues have waiver wires stocked with high-performing talent because there's just not much roster space to go around. You should dump dead weight and grab production now, because the same is going to be true all year... Read More
NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 12 and Buy/Sell
Cheers to 2018, and here's hoping good fortune for every fantasy owner out there the rest of the way. The fantasy basketball season has been flying by, and it is crucial you find solutions if you are still still facing struggles. Our staff at RotoBaller has great insight and daily columns how to improve your... Read More
Bismack Biyombo (PF/C, ORL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Bismack Biyombo is in line for a major boost in playing time with Nikola Vucevic expected to undergo surgery on his broken hand. The 25-year-old has shown flashes of strong play -- particularly in the 2015-’16 postseason with the Raptors -- and could string... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard Leagues (Week 11)
It's Week 11 – the last week of 2017, and in the spirit of the New Year, we've got a pair of young guns who are showing some promise and a journeyman point guard to consider to help you kick off the new year strong. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating... 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 maneuver your way into a playoff spot. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 11 (12/25-12/31)
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... Read More
NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 11 and Buy/Sell
On behalf of the RotoBaller staff, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Due to the holidays, I am away on a trip and this post will be more brief. If you haven't checked out our injury updates, make sure to give that a look. I also write a feature during the week on recent notable... Read More
Caris LeVert (SG/SF, BKN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Caris LeVert saw an uptick in playing time towards the end of November as the Nets were plagued by injuries, fatigue and ineffectiveness, and made the most of his opportunity. The 23-year-old is averaging 12.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting with 4.7 assists and... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard Leagues (Week 10)
It's Week 10 – and 'tis the season to devour your waiver wire for some goodies. Don't just stick your hand in blindly though, let us help you in finding the gems waiting for you out there in waiver purgatory. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions,... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 10 (12/18-12/14)
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... Read More
NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 10 and Buy/Sell
We're heading into Week 10 in fantasy hoops, and we're just about halfway into the fantasy season. For most leagues, playoffs start on Week 21 on Mar. 5th and conclude on at the end of Week 24 starting on Mar. 26th. If you haven't checked out our injury updates, make sure to give that a... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow Leagues (Week 10)
It's Week 10 – Christmas week is here, and it is time to solidify yourself as a top team in the league. One of the best ways to do this is to take advantage of the gems laying around on the waiver wire, while everyone else stuffs their faces and unwraps present this week. This... Read More
Ersan Ilysova (SF/PF, ATL) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: While the Atlanta Hawks currently own the worst record in the NBA, a couple of fantasy gems can be found on the roster, with veteran forward Ersan Ilysova being one of them. While the 30-year-old is averaging eight points, four points and an assist per... Read More
Wilson Chandler (SG/SF/PF, DEN) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Now in his 11th professional season, swingman Wilson Chandler has seen some worrying traits early on this season. Taking just eight shots per game, he’s seeing a career low in the category. The past week, however, Chandler has been more aggressive, which has resulted in... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard Leagues (Week 9)
It's Week 9 – to cut bait, or to hold on? Many have cut bait on their mid-round players, which makes one man's trash your treasure. With injuries tearing up many fantasy squads right now, you need these middle ground guys more than ever, so take advantage of what the wire has to offer before... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow Leagues (Week 9)
It's Week 9 – the season is kicking into high gear, and hopefully, you have weathered the injury storm so far, as this is the time of year when teams begin to separate from the pack. The waiver wire pipeline is flowing powerfully right now, and there are some interesting adds that can help sustain... Read More
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... Read More
NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 9 and Buy/Sell
More bodies continue to fall across the NBA, latest being Devin Booker and Jusuf Nurkic. If you haven't checked out our injury updates, make sure to give that a look. I also write a feature during the week on recent notable injuries and which players can benefit. Check out my previous post here. We are... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 9
Welcome to our Week 9 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
