Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers (Week 11)
We're heading into another week of NBA action. This is a bit of a weird one coming up, with exactly zero games scheduled on Sunday for Christmas Eve. Can we survive a basketball-less day? I...don't know! But we do get a good slate of Christmas games as a reward! And we get another week of... 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
Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers (Week 10)
Another week of the season is the in the books and it was, as always, a wild one. We had that fun Oklahoma City/Indiana game. We had the Bulls winning games. We had the Rockets being the Rockets. Andre Drummond almost getting a triple-double. The NBA! It's a fun place. It's also likely been a... 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
Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers for NBA Week 9
The NBA season keeps chugging along, though it feels like injuries are starting to take a toll across the league. John Wall. Anthony Davis. Nikola Jokic. But for every injury, there's (probably) someone who's benefiting, right? In New Orleans, for example, DeMarcus Cousins has been on fire, including a 40-point, 22-rebound game against Denver. Why... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 8)
Stuck in a deep league with no talent on the wire? That guy your roster just dealt you another dud? Tired of him pissing you off and making your life difficult? Don't despair. There is value to be found on the waiver wires even in the most competitive leagues. You just have to look really... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard Leagues (Week 8)
Week 8 – the injury bug is on a rampage this season, leaving many fantasy owners with empty hands and thinning patience. You never know when the injury bug will pop and lay its teeth into your best laid fantasy plans, which is why its always a good idea to be active on the wire.... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow Leagues (Week 8)
It's Week 8 – it has been a rough season so far, and it's not getting any easier, as even more players have gone down with injuries lately. In times like this, the waiver wire is your friend. This week we've got some players to ride during their hot streak, and some consistent scoring to... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 8
Welcome to our Week 8 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
Fantasy Basketball Week 8 Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell
We are officially in December and the fantasy season continues to breeze into the holiday season. As a reminder, it takes a bit of luck to win in fantasy leagues, so don't be too discouraged by the recent outburst of injuries if your team is still in good shape in terms of standings. Don't instantly just... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 8 (12/4-12/10)
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
Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers for NBA Week 8
Hey there! I'm Justin Carter. If you play fantasy football in addition to fantasy basketball, you may have seen me around this site this season, giving you advice on such things as which NFL players are going to be bad this week and which players you should add to your teams in deep leagues, but... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 7)
Another week. Another injury. Another disappointing player. Another disappointed owner. New week. New values on the wire. New players will get a chance to shine. New opportunity for owners to hit a home run with a free agent. Want to be one of them? Keep reading. Here are today's Week 7 deeper league waiver wire pickups for your fantasy... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds Week 7
Week 7 – tired of scouring the waiver wire and comparing stats to decide who is worth one of your valuable adds? Well, fret no more, that’s what we’re here for. This week, we’ve got three different types of players who can contribute to your roster and bring solidify your team with weekly consistency. This... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Shallow League Adds for Week 7
It's Week 7 – and players are solidifying themselves in their roles for the season. Bench risers are becoming starters, and those losing traction are getting their minutes cut. It’s time to take advantage of those risers before they’re gone for good this season. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 7
Welcome to our Week 7 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
Fantasy Basketball Week 7 Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell
On behalf of the RotoBaller staff, we wish everyone had a happy Thanksgiving holiday. We are approaching December, and fantasy hoops is in full swing. We have hit about one third of the fantasy basketball season and injuries continue to pile up across the league, as All-Stars Paul Millsap (wrist) and John Wall (knee) will... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 6)
The injuries have definitely reshaped the NBA since the beginning of the season. Too many decent players are going down and that's a real shame. But one man's bad luck means a golden opportunity for another. And it's the same in fantasy basketball as well. So all of us in deep leagues have to pay... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 6
It's Week 6 – the season is now in full swing and it is time for you to address your teams categorical needs. This week we will recommend a group of three-point shooters who have been getting it done all season long, and deserve to finally be relieved of living in limbo on the waiver... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Week 6 Breakouts and Waiver Wire
Week 5 is in the rear-view mirror as we continue to cruise through the fantasy hoops season. As a reminder to teams who are struggling, owners who has been following up to their team's struggles should have an understanding of what they're missing,or why exactly they're losing. The early-hot starts from certain players have likely... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 5)
Got any bums on your bench screwing you over game after game? Stuck in a deep league with no obvious value on the waiver wire? Those are some dark clouds, I'll give you that. But don't fret. There's always a silver lining. Even in the deepest of leagues you can find a useful guy who... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 5
It's Week 5 -- the value of players is beginning to stabilize, with the amount of high upside season long adds giving way to borderline or specialist contributors and guys with new opportunities from injuries. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions, and instead, we're separating them... Read More