Three Potential Fantasy Basketball Draft Busts

It’s been a long three months since Lebron James and the Cavaliers clawed back from a 3-1 Finals deficit to end Cleveland’s seemingly eternal championship drought. The draft transpired, legends retired, teams shelled out insane amounts of money to acquire, and once-loyal players switched teams out of a championship desire. What else bring the anticipation […]

Is Rookie Running Back Ezekiel Elliott Overvalued?

Ezekiel Elliott, the crop-top connoisseur and 4th overall pick of the Dallas Cowboys in April’s draft, has the weight of the fantasy world on his shoulders. In addition to having the honor of being the highest drafted running back since Trent Richardson in 2012 (3rd overall to the Browns, and we know how that turned […]

Devin Funchess (WR, CAR) - 2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~155 CURRENT ADP: 167 ANALYSIS: Devin Funchess, entering his second season out of Michigan, stands a chiseled 6’5’’ and 236 lbs. When Kelvin Benjamin was sidelined for the entirety of the 2015 season with a left ACL tear, Funchess became an immediate fantasy sleeper, but was simply not polished enough to make an […]

Dwyane Wade on the Bulls: Three Fantasy Takeaways

While the basketball world was still reeling from Kevin Durant’s decision to forsake tradition and flee to Golden State, another bombshell struck the NBA. Dwyane Wade, fed up with Pat Riley treating him like a middle-tier free agent, decamped from Miami, his home of 13 years, to start a new chapter of his storied career […]

3 Fantasy Takeaways from the Serge Ibaka Deal

The Oklahoma City Thunder were a Klay Thompson shooting rampage and an ill-timed choke away from reaching the NBA Finals. They hit their stride in the playoffs, knocking off the 67-15 San Antonio Spurs and threatening to dethrone the Golden State Warriors in a hard-fought seven game series. One would think that with the playoff […]

3 Fantasy Takeaways from the Derrick Rose Deal

The Knicks’ past is littered with the rotted corpses of atrocious trades. J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert for Lou Amundson, Lance Thomas, and Alex Kirk. 1st round picks who turned into Joakim Noah and LaMarcus Aldridge for Eddy Curry. Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins for Tim Thomas and Cuttino Mobley. Trading for aging injury-prone players […]

2016 Sleeper Series - Devin Funchess

What do you get when you couple one of the NFL’s most dynamic quarterbacks in the league’s most fearful offense with a year of maturation for a previously raw matchup nightmare? Hopefully, an offensive explosion. Devin Funchess, entering his second season out of Michigan, stands a chiseled 6’5’’ and 236 lbs. He wasn’t expected to take […]

Emmanuel Mudiay (PG, Den) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add/Hold for Breakout Potential OWNED: 66% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: When the Denver Nuggets watched Emmanuel Mudiay fall to the 7th pick in the draft, they must have been salivating. Here was a big, strong, heady, and hard-working guard who, while cursed with a lack of exposure to the American market, managed to […]

Alex Len (C, PHX) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Underrated Value OWNED: 39% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Alex Len, the seemingly-forgotten 5th pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, has suddenly burst onto the scene with a string of jaw-dropping performances. 20 points, 14 rebounds against Orlando. 15 points, 6 rebounds against Chicago. 13 points, 14 rebounds against Brooklyn. No, your […]

Kosta Koufos (PF/C, SAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Underrated Production OWNED: 33% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Why did Kosta Koufos, after having the chance to break free of his backup role in Memphis, choose to sign with the Sacramento Kings, a team stacked at the center position with DeMarcus Cousins and Willie "Trill" Cauley-Stein? Maybe it was his familiarity […]

Jeremy Lamb (SG/SF, Cha) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Breakout Potential OWNED: 21% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: According to Al Jefferson, it is "mind-boggling" that Jeremy Lamb is still coming off of the bench in Charlotte. Hopefully Steve Clifford follows the same line of thinking. Fantasy owners, do you sense a potential windfall? Through four games in 2015, we are […]

Jeremy Lin (PG/SG, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues for PTS and AST OWNED: 51% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Jeremy Lin is a player many shy away from because it has become a chic thing to do. For some reason, many seemed to hope for his demise as an NBA point guard after his meteoric rise for the […]

C.J. Miles (SG/SF, Ind) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Scoring in Deeper Leagues OWNED: 25% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: C.J. Miles, who saw significant minutes for a depleted Indiana team last season, is a versatile under-the-radar player. He is a scoring threat when he receives minutes, and he is on track in this young NBA season to achieve a career […]

Jerian Grant (PG, NY) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Upside All-Around Production OWNED: 20% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: It is no secret that Jose Calderon's perimeter defense is severely lacking. It is only a matter of time before his successor at the point guard position, Jerian Grant, is given the opportunity to showcase his true talent as a starter. Grant […]

Gerald Henderson (SG/SF, Por) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Upside in Deep Leagues OWNED: 7% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Henderson, a key piece in the blockbuster deal that sent Nicolas Batum to the Charlotte Hornets early in the offseason, is still recovering from hip debridement surgery which took place in July. According to the initial timetable, he was expected to […]

Daily Fantasy Soccer: DraftKings MLS DFS Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 9/26

Sadly, the MLS season is drawing closer to its end. As of right now though games are still be being played, so make the most of it! The competition is heating up, and so are your chances to win money on DraftKigns. Sit back and take it all in as I provide to you my […]

Daily Fantasy Soccer: DraftKings MLS DFS Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 9/12

The MLS season, sadly, is drawing closer to its end in October, but that doesn't mean the chance to win money in DraftKings MLS daily fantasy contests has disappeared! The competition is heating up, and so are your chances to win money. Sit back and take it all in as I provide to you my […]

Daily Fantasy Soccer: DraftKings MLS DFS Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 9/5

The MLS season is drawing closer to its end, but that doesn't mean the chance to win money in DraftKings MLS daily fantasy contests has disappeared! The competition is heating up, and so are your chances to win money. Sit back and take it all in as I provide to you my value picks and […]

Why You Should Be Trading Draft Picks: Analyzing the Strategy Behind an Underutilized Resource

In my fantasy draft this year, I had three second round draft picks. Yes, you read that correctly. My friends told me that I 'schemed' the draft—I prefer to use the term ‘outfoxed’. Bear with me as I delve into the possible strategies one can use to outfox their fellow fantasy team owners. First, before […]

Daily Fantasy Soccer: DraftKings MLS DFS Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/22

What's better than enjoying the fierce competition in the MLS as teams fight tooth and nail for a playoff spot? Making money off of it! The daily fantasy sports website DraftKings offers numerous contests (some starting at just $0.25) for MLS enthusiasts. Sit back and take it all in as I provide to you my […]

Daily Fantasy Soccer: DraftKings MLS DFS Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/15

The race for the MLS Cup is heating up, and so are opportunities to win money by entering in daily fantasy MLS contests on DraftKings. In a weekend that features a multitude of match-ups, you need to be properly prepared to select the best possible DraftKings MLS daily fantasy lineup. That's where I come in. Sit back […]

Daily Fantasy Soccer: DraftKings MLS DFS Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/8

What a week for soccer! With the English Premier League season kicking off and the MLS season in full swing, soccer aficionados and casual fans alike can enjoy great play on the pitch. In the MLS, the competition is heating up as teams near the home stretch. Draftkings, who recently entered an exclusive partnership with […]

Daily Fantasy Soccer: DraftKings MLS DFS Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/1-2/2

In the wake of the recent announcement of an exclusive daily fantasy partnership between Major League Soccer (MLS) and Draftkings, RotoBaller will kick off (pun intended) its coverage of Daily Fantasy MLS with the rankings of the highest value picks at each position. Editor's Note: If you haven't played Daily Fantasy MLS / Soccer games, check […]