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Alex Burns' 2022-23 Fantasy Basketball Rankings and Draft Analysis
I know what you're probably thinking."Fantasy basketball rankings in September? We haven't even begun training camp. Does he have nothing better to do with his time?" While I do find myself suffering from significant boredom during the NBA offseason, I want to clarify one thing: It is NEVER too early to begin discussing fantasy hoops.... Read More
The Dejounte Murray Trade: Fantasy Basketball Rapid Reaction
Ladies and gentlemen, it's officially tank SZN in San Antonio! After weeks of noise and speculation, the Spurs officially agreed to send their 25-year-old All-Star point guard, Dejounte Murray, to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Danilo Gallinari and a trio of first-round picks. At face value, this is a puzzling move for the Spurs.... Read More
2022 NBA Draft Winners for Fantasy Basketball - NBA Draft Recap
After months of prep and dozens of mocks, the 2022 NBA Draft is now complete. There were some surprises along the way, including a trade that sent De'Anthony Melton to the Philadelphia 76ers, but for the most part, it was a pretty quiet draft. When it comes to fantasy hoops, one thing regarding the draft... Read More
Who Drafted Jabari Smith? What is Jabari Smith's Fantasy Value This Season?
In the weeks leading up to the draft, most experts had the Orlando Magic selecting Jabari Smith number one overall. It felt like the right fit. Orlando had just finished the season dead last in three-point shooting and Smith is a silky smooth 6-10 forward who shot 42% from deep as a freshman at Auburn.... Read More
Who Drafted Chet Holmgren? What is Chet Holmgren's Fantasy Value This Season?
In the weeks leading up to the draft, it's been no secret that Chet Holmgren would be selected inside the top three. The Thunder, along with the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets all seemed willing to take him if given the chance. While Holmgren's talent and size would help him produce fantasy-friendly numbers wherever he... Read More
The Christian Wood Trade: RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Rapid Reaction
Ah, the NBA offseason. There is truly nothing like it. While the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics are currently battling for the league's crown, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski was hard at work, delivering yet another Woj-bomb that would send shockwaves throughout the NBA community. On Wednesday evening, it was announced that the Dallas Mavericks were... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/10/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
Prepare to fasten your seatbelts, folks! With the NBA trade deadline officially coming to a close at 3:00 PM ET on Thursday, there's a solid chance that this slate is drastically altered along the way. Fortunately for those of us living in this crazy DFS world, we have time to adjust to the latest news... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/3/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
With the NFL off for a whole week before the Super Bowl, the NBA has center stage in the sports world. We have a solid 7-game slate for a Thursday and some really compelling games to attack tonight. Having only four teams taking the court is certainly better than nothing, but it does affect strategy.... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/27/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
With the NFL regular season in the books, the NBA is now in sole possession of Thursday nights for the time being. As a result, both games will be nationally televised on TNT starting with Lakers/Sixers at 7:30 PM ET followed by Timberwolves/Warriors at 10:00 PM ET. Having only four teams taking the court is... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/20/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
It's Thursday and we have hoops on our televisions! We truly are blessed. While there are only three games tipping off, two will be featured on TNT, headlined by the PHX/DAL matchup tipping off at 7:30 PM ET. Despite the lighter slate, DFS is still a thing and there are still plenty of opportunities to... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/10/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
A new week is officially upon us! Unlike season-long fantasy basketball, there is no scouring of waiver wires in hopes of securing this week's top player. Instead, we simply get to set a lineup, sit back, relax, and enjoy a seven-game slate of NBA hoops. The only thing better than NBA DFS is winning money... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/6/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
With four games on deck for Thursday, we are certainly in for a treat! The statuses of a couple key players are currently up in the air, so it will be pivotal to monitor the injury reports leading up to tipoff. With that said, after a month and a half of countless players being sent... Read More
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/30/21): NBA DFS Lineups
Well, it certainly has been an interesting couple of weeks in the fantasy basketball world. With every passing hour it seems like more players are being moved to the health and safety protocols, thus making it difficult to project most lineups. While it has been tough to stay on top of, it's also opened up... Read More
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/21/21): NBA DFS Lineups
How are you holding up? After dozens of players have entered into the league's COVID protocols and numerous game postponements, the season long fantasy basketball landscape is in disarray. Fortunately for us DFS folk, we have the opportunity to tweak our lineups daily and adjust to the most recent news. Even if every team rolled... Read More
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/14/21): NBA DFS Lineups
Are you ready for some Tuesday night hoops? While there were originally four games on the schedule, the NBA made the executive decision to postpone the CHI/DET matchup as the Bulls have been hit with a wave of COVID. Even still, there will be six teams tipping off on Tuesday night and that is more... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/8/21): NBA DFS Lineups
A total of 26 teams will be taking the floor on Wednesday, setting us up for a fun night of hoops! With so many players in action, filtering through to set your DraftKings lineup can be daunting, but that's where I come in. Before I give you my favorite DraftKings plays for Wednesday's 13-game slate,... Read More
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/7/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
We're in for a lighter slate on Tuesday, as only three games are set to tip-off. While any type of basketball is a win, it can certainly make it difficult to stand out with your lineups. As always, we'll break down my favorite FanDuel plays for Tuesday's slate. First, let's take a look at the... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks: (12/1/21)
After a sizzling five games on Tuesday, the NBA doesn't miss a beat with a total of nine games in store for Wednesday's slate. Whether you cashed out the night prior or had some misses, the beauty of this game is that there is always an opportunity for redemption. With that said, let's take a... Read More
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/30/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
There are four games on the docket for Tuesday's slate, headlined by an impressive TNT double-header featuring the Nets/Knicks and the Suns/Warriors after. The PHX/GSW matchup features teams donning the best records in the NBA, so we're certainly in for a treat. With all of the hoops' excitement, we have yet another opportunity to win... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks: (11/24/21)
What's a better way to usher in the holiday season than a 13-game slate of hoops? You're right. Nothing. Well, that's exactly what we get on Wednesday as 26 teams are scheduled to take the floor, providing ample opportunity to build out a winning lineup and put some cash in our pocket. Understanding the slate,... Read More
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/23/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Who's ready for some Tuesday night hoops? After a wild slate on Monday, there are four games on tap for DFS purposes on Tuesday. With LeBron James out, Luka Doncic a game-time decision, and Nikola Jokic questionable, we could be in for an interesting slate with a ton of value. Before diving in, let's take... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks: (11/17/21)
Wednesday is here, and with it comes 11 NBA games for us to enjoy. With 7-of-11 games sporting O/U of at least 215, we are certainly in for a fast-paced night of hoops. Before diving into my favorite plays on Wednesday's slate, let's take a look at every matchup and see if anything jumps out.... Read More
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/16/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
After a wild 11-game slate on Monday, the NBA settles down with three games on deck for Tuesday evening. All eyes will be on the GSW/BKN matchup, as former teammates Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will battle it out in what is sure to be a fiery matchup. While a three-game slate makes finding value... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/10/21): NBA DFS Lineups
After a quiet, three-game slate Tuesday, the NBA explodes Wednesday with a total of 26 teams taking the floor! By default, there will be a myriad of ways to build out your DFS lineups but which players should you focus on? That's where I come in! As always, we'll go through my favorite DraftKings plays... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/3/21): NBA DFS Lineups
I don't know about you, but I am sure ready for some mid-week hoops! A total of 22 teams will take the floor on Wednesday, allowing plenty of ways to build out some DraftKings lineups. As always, let's take a closer look at the slate to see which matchups will be worth attacking for DFS... Read More
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/2/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Well, after 14 games over the last two days, things slow down in the association Tuesday with only five games on deck. If we're being honest, our nights would be made even if there were only one game on TV. Believe it or not, Tuesday will mark two weeks since the NBA season tipped off,... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/20/21): NBA DFS Lineups
It was absolutely fantastic to see the NBA return Tuesday but let's be real, the two-game slate was such a tease. Thankfully, we're in for a treat on Wednesday with 11 games on tap. Because more than half of the teams in the league will be in action, building out a winning lineup is going... Read More
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/19/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
I really hope you didn't forget to leave milk and cookies out for Kevin Durant last night. Why? Because the NBA is officially back! The 2021-2022 season tips off on Tuesday with a two-game primetime slate featuring the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets and later on the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors. Two-game... Read More
Alex Burns' Updated Fantasy Basketball Rankings and Draft Analysis
Well, we made it! After a three-month layoff with no hoops, the NBA returns in just a few short days. Believe it or not, it will actually be the third NBA season to take place in the last 373 days! Regardless, the return of hoops can only mean one thing: Fantasy Basketball is back! The... Read More
2021-2022 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Centers
Boom! Just like that, we are only three weeks away from the NBA Regular season. That can only mean one thing: Fantasy Hoops is back! With tip-off fast approaching, you will need to begin preparing for your fantasy draft, and what better way to do that than with draft rankings! In case you missed it,... Read More
