Fantasy Basketball Week In Review: Week 2
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 - Dynasty Rundown for Week 2
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
Jaxson Hayes (C, NOP) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: While the last two games of Jaxson Hayes haven't gone the same way his first one did -- he had 19 points on 9-for-11 shooting in that one -- he's still worth a roster spot in a 14-team or deeper league at this... Read More
Richaun Holmes (PF/C, SAC) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 53% of leagues ANALYSIS: Here at RotoBaller, we usually keep these weekly waiver pieces restricted to lesser owned players, but in the early days of the NBA season there will guys who suddenly see 50 percent spikes in ownership out of nowhere. It's usually worth owning those... Read More
Rodney Hood (SG/SF, HOU) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: With athleticism and a smooth lefty stroke, Rodney Hood has always been a tantalizing option for fantasy owners. Now fully ingratiated into the Portland Trail Blazers organization, the five-year veteran has gotten off to an impressive start. His 12.2 points per game are... Read More
Eric Paschall (SF/PF, GSW) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: Drastic changes to Golden State's roster have opened up opportunities for players like Eric Paschall that haven’t ordinarily been present during the team’s five-year run. A recent second-round pick by the Warriors, the former Villanova alum has taken full advantage of his near 30... Read More
Danuel House Jr. (SG/SF, HOU) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: After making a name for himself in the NBA last season, Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Danuel House Jr. is taking the leap to become a valuable fantasy asset in 2019. After starting in only 13 of the 39 games he played for... Read More
Bryn Forbes (PG/SG, SA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: With at least two three-pointers made in each of his first four games this year, San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes is an excellent target for any fantasy owners in need of three-point shooting help. Forbes shot a stellar 42.6% from beyond the... Read More
Christian Wood (PF/C, DET) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Pistons power forward/center Christian Wood has seen some extended playing time so far this year as the team awaits Blake Griffin's (knee) return. The timetable for Griffin to make it back on the court is currently unknown, but for however long his... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 2
The 2019-20 NBA season is underway, and it has been nothing short of must-see tv on a nightly basis. Box scores have been filled to the brim and games have gone down to the wire. All the pent-up excitement built up over the offseason seems to have been well justified, and there's little reason not... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 2
Welcome to Rotation Watch! Each week this article will break down who is gaining and who is losing minutes around the NBA. You want the players on your team that is getting their opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. What an opening week for... Read More
Kendrick Nunn and Deeper Waiver Wire Adds (Week 2)
Good Monday friends. It's been a few months since I cranked out one of these deep waiver wire adds articles and for the first week of the season I am throwing out some juicy names. If you are new to following me, then you probably missed out Devonte' Graham, Thomas Bryant and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds for Week 2
What a great opening week. There's been some surprises and some mild disappointments. However as I mentioned last week, this is a reminder that fantasy basketball is a marathon, not a sprint. In this early part of the season, it's super important to have a roster spot open on your team. The reason being is... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 2 (Oct 28 - Nov 3)
Hey, my fellow fantasy nuts! I hope you're off to a good start with a W in your first week of the new NBA fantasy season. To keep the ball rolling, or to turn the tide in case luck wasn't a lady to you, we're here again this week with our fantasy basketball streamers for Week 2.... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Week 1
The NBA season isn't quite a week old yet, but it's never too early to start thinking about the changes you need to make to your fantasy basketball lineup, right? Welcome to this year's fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at a few players whose stock is rising and a few who've... Read More
Aron Baynes (C, PHO) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: With Suns second-year center Deandre Ayton suspended for 25 games, Phoenix has turned to former Celtics big man Aron Baynes to man the starting center role. And so far, Baynes is doing a good job with that role. In two starts since Ayton's... Read More
Elfrid Payton (PG, NYK) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Knicks began their season without a starting point guard, giving shooting guard Allonzo Trier the start at the one. It didn't take long for the team to decide that maybe they did need a point guard, though, and with Dennis... Read More
Frank Kaminsky (PF/C, PHO) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: Phoenix Suns forward/center Frank Kaminsky should be near the top of fantasy owners waiver wire lists heading into Week 2 of the NBA season. Kaminsky is in line to be a primary benefactor of the minutes vacated by suspended center Deandre Ayton. Ayton... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Week In Review: Week 1
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 Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds for Week 1
The NBA is back! What a joyful summer it's been and we kick off with Week 1 in fantasy basketball. Hopefully everyone had a successful draft. It's important to note that although it's crucial to do your homework, it comes down to having fun. You are the owner of the team and you have the... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 1 (Oct 21 - Oct 27)
Can you feel it!? Can you smell it!? Chestnuts roasting on an open fire trigger that happy feeling in my heart as I know the NBA is just a few days away, and on Tuesday we're officially off! A new season, a new chance, a new challenge, new joys, and new woes. But one thing is... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 25 + 26 (Apr 1 - Apr 10)
It all comes down to this! The last week of the NBA and the last week of fantasy for the most persistent who have their leagues running until the very end! If you're reading this I must assume you're in the finals! Congratulations! One more step man! ONE MORE STEP! Almost no one is undroppable... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds for Week 24
We're down to the final week of the Fantasy Basketball season. If you're still playing after this upcoming week, you need to revisit your league's settings, because it's officially shut down season. With that said, owners should be looking at every realm of possibility to improve their team's chances of securing a win. Make use... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 24 (Mar 25 - Mar 31)
We're pretty deep into fantasy playoffs and congratz are in order for all of you who have made it this far. It's all of nothing how, and even the best of players are drop material if they're in risk of missing games or if they have poor schedules. Streaming is a powerful tool when you... Read More
Why Are People Asking Me About Larry Nance Jr.?
At this point it's all or nothing if you are streaming players. You need production and you need it now. For those unlucky few still in championship contention, but need streamers in order to pull out a win, no need to worry. Sure, this part of the season consists of way too many "load management"... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23
Hopefully most are able to move onto the playoffs following this week. With that said, owners should be looking at every realm of possibility to improve their team's chances of advancing to the next round. Make use of the daily streaming options and do anything it takes to keep you alive week to week. It's... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 23 (Mar 18 - Mar 24)
Most fantasy NBA leagues are in the midst of the playoffs. Players' schedules have never been more important as every game played can mean the difference between greatness and shame. This is the time when even players with decent fantasy value become expendable if their teams have poor schedules, and that is why streaming is... Read More
Point Guards Will Save Your Team During The Dead Month
I'll tell you right now, if you are looking for a big name player who is just going to play well through playoffs...you might be a little late for that train. BUT, in this article there are plenty of names that you can stream for the time being. None of these options carry a ton... Read More
Streaming to the Postseason in Fantasy NBA
For most leagues, playoffs start next week and it's make or break time for you to make the final few moves to get your teams over the finish line. Personally, it's been a great regular season for me as I've managed to lock up playoff spots in 6 out of my 7 money leagues (3... Read More