Jordan Clarkson (PG/SG, UTA): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Who would have a change of scenery was all Jordan Clarkson needed to thrive as an off-the-bench heater after playing five full seasons in this league? Clarkson was drafted by the Lakers in advance of the 2015 season, stayed three-and-change seasons in Hollywood,... Read More
Josh Jackson (SG/SF, DET): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: At this point into Josh Jackson's pro career we can affirm he's not going to live up to his 4th-overall selection back in 2017 by the Phoenix Suns. 'Zona got tired of playing Jackson by July 2019 and sent him packing to Memphis.... Read More
Alec Burks (SG/SF, NYK): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Alec Burks has been around forever. In fact, he played his first pro game all the way back in 2012 but he's just entering his age-29 season while now part of the New York Knicks squad. Burks has never been a bonafide starter... Read More
Shake Milton (PG/SG, PHI): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Even if you don't like any of the second-unit players who are part of Philly's rotation this season, you gotta give them at least a chance because of the revamping the organization has undergone this offseason. Doc Rivers is in as the new... Read More
Mason Plumlee (PF/C, DET): Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: In a night that marked the debut of this new and weird Pistons iteration, the Mason of Plumlees started at center and played all of 32 minutes. His usage was absolutely horrific and nightmarish ending at 10.7 percent by the game's end, but... Read More
Fantasy Basketball 9-Cat Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 1
Well, the 2020-21 NBA season is here! After a shorter offseason than usual, (professional men's) basketball (in the United States) is back! And with that, we want to welcome you to our first waiver wire column of the year. Each week, I'll be highlighting players to target in 9-Cat leagues. Are you a fantasy manager... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Week 1 Streamers
Yeeeeaaaahhhh!!! (got the CSI Miami theme song playing in my head as I write this) The NBA is back baby!!! I hope your drafts went well and that you're ready to get that ring! In case you picked up a hurt player and are already planning on stashing him in an IR spot, or your... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Week 1 Mid-Week Streamers
We back, baby! The long-awaited wait for the return of hoops...Oh, nevermind. Thanks, Rona for all that you've done in 2020. The quick turnaround is a pleasant surprise for us fantasy hoops degenerates, but it has the potential to wreak havoc on NBA lineups this season. So those who remain diligent mining the waiver wire... Read More
Shop the Sales: UDFA Who Could Find Quick Success
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 as easily... Read More
Shop the Sales: 2nd Rounders Who Could Find Quick Success
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 as easily... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates For Week 21
Welcome to Rotation Watch, where each week, this article will break down who is gaining minutes around the NBA. Fantasy managers want the players that are getting the opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. Week 20 was no exception, and there were plenty of... Read More
Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 21
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly dynasty league rundown! Dynasty leagues are becoming more and more popular, and we're here to keep you ahead of the game. Each week, we'll touch on topics and players that may not necessarily be relevant in single-year formats, but they can make a splash in keeper leagues. With that being said,... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 21
The waiver wire is where leagues are won and lost. The draft is long past and now your rosters feel completely different if you are even moderately active. Players come and go due to poor performances and/or injury all the time. Staying on top of your needs is essential to winning matchups and grinding your... Read More
Deep Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 21)
I know my editors hate how late I am with my articles, so I will keep this intro brief. (I blame my puppy for trying to shut my laptop every time he hears me type but...) Once again, we are getting to the end of the season and fantasy basketball is at it's peak. By... Read More
Trevor Ariza (SG/SF, POR): Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Blazers welcomed Damian Lillard back this week, and that can only mean good news for the team. Portland is also bringing Jusuf Nurkic back soon to make a final run at a postseason berth. None of those news should affect Trevor Ariza that... Read More
Jordan McLaughlin (PG, MIN): Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pretty much like the team they traded with for D'Angelo Russell, the Wolves are in the middle of a full "see-what-sticks" season. One of the players thrown to the wall to check how gluey he is has been Jordan McLaughlin. Although you... Read More
Trey Lyles (PF/C, SA): Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: There is a chance you haven't heard about Trey Lyles this season. I wouldn't blame you, but I would also tell you that Lyles has started four out each five Spurs games so far this season. That's correct. He has played 61... Read More
Dario Saric (PF/C, PHO): Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Suns had quite the start to the season and during the first month-and-change they racked up some good wins. Their core is young--other than Ricky Rubio--and both Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker are the ones expected to carry the team places in... Read More
Shaquille Harrison (PG/SG, CHI): Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: Is Shaquille Harrison the ultimate Cinderella story of the season? Could be the case, if you ask me. I know, it's only been four games starting for the Bulls lately and another four at the end of November, but there is that.... Read More
Cam Reddish (SG/SF, ATL): Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: What if Atlanta really hit the nail in the head with Cam Reddish? What if what Reddish showed during the first two months of the season were just rookie growing pains? Atlanta drafted Reddish just a few months ago and instantly dropped him... Read More
Harry Giles (PF/C, SAC): Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: It took what felt like ages, but it seems Harry Giles has finally arrived. After missing his rookie season due to injury, Giles debuted last year and already played 58 games without much fanfare. He's on pace to play 55 this year... Read More
Delon Wright (PG/SG, DAL): Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: I'm writing this just a few hours after watching Seth Curry went down injured in Dallas' last game on Mar. 6 against Memphis. In a match in which the Mavs also missed Tim Hardaway Jr., it felt like a red-carpet ceremony for... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 21 (Mar 9 - Mar 15)
Depending on your league settings, fantasy playoffs have either already started or are very close. This is the time of the year when we need to win the most and therefore can't afford any sentiment towards players who just aren't performing. It's wise to look ahead, even a few weeks in advance and calculate how... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Week In Review: Week 20
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight one key fantasy basketball takeaway from each night during the past week. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making. Fantasy basketball has a lot of moving pieces... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 20
While the NBA playoffs are still more than a month away, the fantasy playoffs, believe it or not, are right around the corner. For some, they start as early as next week. It's a time that's both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially with a potential prize on the line. You could have the most potent roster... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates For Week 20
Welcome to Rotation Watch, where each week, this article will break down who is gaining minutes around the NBA. Fantasy managers want the players that are getting the opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. Week 19 was no exception, and there were plenty of... Read More
Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 20
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly dynasty league rundown! Dynasty leagues are becoming more and more popular, and we're here to keep you ahead of the game. Each week, we'll touch on topics and players that may not necessarily be relevant in single-year formats, but they can make a splash in keeper leagues. With that being said,... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20
The waiver wire is where leagues are won and lost. The draft is long past and now your rosters feel completely different if you are even moderately active. Players come and go due to poor performances and/or injury all the time. Staying on top of your needs is essential to winning matchups and grinding your... Read More
Deep Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 20)
Initially, this intro was going to be another feature about the Miami Heat, but last night Shake Milton stole everyone's thunder and he is more than deserving of a few kind words. Milton was already mentioned in one of these articles a few weeks back, and finally this week, mainly due to injuries, he is... Read More