NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 4)
Our NBA fantasy draft seems like it was just yesterday. Yet some of the players we picked near the end, it feels like they've been screwing us for months... Can you relate to the feeling? If so, maybe, just maybe it's time to move on. It's easier for those in a 10-12 man league. There are... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 4
It's week 4 -- the fantasy landscape is an ever-shifting field of potential studs and potential flops. There's no need to navigate this minefield alone, so let us help you out this week. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions, and instead, we're separating them into depth... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 4
Welcome to our Week 4 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 4 Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell
We are one month in on fantasy hoops fellas. Struggling teams should know where their weaknesses lie and teams sitting firming atop of the standings should be wary of players being dropped into the waiver wire. There are always teams that are going to be making drastic drops in order to improve their team. For... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Hype Train: New Teams, New Games for Four Point Guards
In the midst of all the superstars changing teams this offseason, there was an interesting game of point guard musical chairs that took place with four mid-tier point guards and four small market teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves gave up on Ricky Rubio as a shooter just when he was starting to shoot, and shipped him... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 3)
We're knee deep into Week 3 of the new NBA season and some things are starting to unravel. All of us have had the opportunity to figure out which picks have made us look silly in the eyes of our competition and whether or not those players deserve our patience. I know I have a... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 3
It's week 3 -- we're here to show you that the seemingly desolate waiver wire ain't as bad as it seems. There are still some gems out there who you should buy now while they're still available. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions, and instead, we're... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Week 3 Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell
Hey everyone, my name is Dicky and I’m a new contributor here at RotoBaller. Pleased to meet all of you. I will be in and out of the RotoBaller Chatroom to talk hoops and fantasy throughout the season, so come join us and say hi! I’m also on Twitter as well, so free feel to... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 3 (10/30-11/5)
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 Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 2
Welcome to our Week 2 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: Deeper League Adds (Week 2)
NBA is back! And so is fantasy basketball. The long break is finally over and we can get back to planning, calculating, trading and "dancing on the wire". I hope your drafts went well and your players avoided the injury plague that hit in the previous 10 days. If either of these statements is not... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 2
It's week 2 -- we're far enough into the season to start latching onto breakout waiver wire stars. If you haven't already, it's time to start adding these guys while they're still available. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions, and instead we're separating them into depth... Read More
NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 2 (10/23-10/29)
We've tried a lot of weekly streamer pieces over the years at RotoBaller. Who's a good add for this category, who's a good add for this weekend, you know the drill. But these posts have tended to be a bit repetitive and never quite as helpful as we wanted them to be. This year we'll... Read More
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF/PF, BKN) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Brooklyn Nets are turning a new leaf this season as Brook Lopez is gone, D’Angelo Russell and Allen Crabbe have arrived and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is poised to take a big step forward. The 22-year-old is already a terrific defender, and coming off... Read More
Dejounte Murray (PG, SA) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: With Tony Parker still recovering from a quad injury that could cost him two more months at least, the Spurs named Dejounte Murray as starting point guard for this week’s season opener. The 21-year-old sophomore from Washington saw very limited action last season, just... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 1
The NBA season is finally underway, but it's never too early. 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 coming in the next... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Hype Train: Isn't the NFL Supposed to be the Brutal Sport?
It's been a rough start to the 2017-18 NBA season. It was a bad omen in the preseason when likable players started going down with injuries to start a season where they were looking at big opportunities to break out -- including Seth Curry, Dante Exum, and Slam Dunk Contest winner Glenn Robinson III. Then... Read More
Who Won or Lost You Your Fantasy Playoffs
The regular season of the NBA is drawing to a close. And as the chase for playoff berth is on, it's all over in most fantasy leagues. Owners in leagues that have playoffs surely have some stories of studs and duds of this last period to share with their fellow fantasy rivals. Disappointment, when a guy... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Bigs (PF, C, PF/C) for Week 24
Most of the leagues have had their finals and the champions have been decided. But in case your league is still competing and you're looking for a big guy to help you out in these last days of the regular season, you're in the right place. We'll be taking a look at some frontcourt players... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Deeper League Pickups (Week 23)
Only the best of the best are left in most fantasy leagues that involve playoffs. Streaming becomes a a large part at this point, and if it's coming down to a block or two in these last couple of days, not even your first string player is safe from a cut. We will take it... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers for NBA Week 23
Well actually, I think this one could be called "Who won/lost you your fantasy playoffs". These are mostly players that have served you well during the regular season and you counted on them to provide for you when the things get tough. Some of them came through when needed, some of them didn't. Some of them... Read More
NBA Bench Risers: Waiver Wire Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball (Week 23)
NBA teams have a multitude of players coming off the bench, each with a unique role to fill. As a fantasy owner, you need to decide which of those players can contribute across multiple categories and have the potential to make the most of their time on the court. To find bench players that can contribute more than... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Wings (SG/SF, SF, SF/PF) for Week 23
It's the Finals!!! I hope you're in and that your team is still healthy and without any rests and shutdowns. If not, do not despair. There are still some guys on your wire that can fill in for those studs you lost throughout the year. Even if all your players are healthy, if some of them... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Guards (PG, SG, PG/SG) for Week 23
In this post, we are looking into some potential Week 23 waiver wire pickups for guards. It's the playoffs in many leagues. That means it's time to stop messing around and take whatever value you can get in the short term, so I'll be focused on guards with good matchups and games on off-days where you're more... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire Bigs (PF, C, PF/C) for Week 23
Finals of the fantasy playoffs are upon us. Congratulations to all of you who made it to the very end. To the championship game. To the Big One. I wish you the best of luck and hope you prevail in the end and lift that Cup. And I'll try to help out by suggesting some... Read More
NBA Injuries & Who Can Benefit for Week 22
RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates for Week 22, and lineups advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to understand who stands to benefit instead. We're here to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy league (DFS) lineups. Understanding the injury landscape, including who's out and who could benefit is a key... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers for NBA Week 22
As always in the NBA, there were some extraordinary performances, as well as a few that the players would like to forget. And like every week, we will be looking into those who impressed and those who were underwhelming. Today, I taught I'dd switch it up a bit and talk about the fallers first and then... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Deeper League Pickups (Week 22)
Welcome to Rotoballer's Week 22 deeper league waiver wire pickups for your fantasy basketball teams. With many NBA teams deploying a youth-development tactics, and some hot flashes hitting some veterans as well, there are a few decent pick-ups left on the waiver wire, even in the deepest of leagues. Depending on what you need, how important your... Read More
NBA Waiver Wire: Wings (SG/SF, SF, SF/PF) for Week 22
Congratz to all of you who have successfully surpassed the first obstacle towards your Fantasy NBA title, and won your Quarter-final matchup last week. But forget about that now, it's time to look ahead and book your ticket to the final. Streaming plays a large role in these situations, and adding the right player at... Read More