Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Analyzing and Projecting Usage Rates

Usage rate is best defined as an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the floor. In its simplest form, it measures how many of a team's total possessions a player ends by way of a free throw, field goal, or turnover. In layman's terms, it tells us who […]

Top 10 Rookies For Redraft: 2023 Fantasy Basketball

When it comes to rookies in fantasy hoops, opportunity is everything. Sure, talent is important, but there's always a chance that it won't pay dividends in year one. In layman's terms, an ultra-talented player stuck at the back end of a contending team's depth chart won't exactly win you a fantasy championship. Yes, we're looking […]

Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024

Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]

Could Victor Wembanyama's NBA Draft Landing Spot Impact his Fantasy Basketball Value?

In just a few short weeks, the world will finally know where Victor Wembanyama will play basketball next season. From a fantasy perspective, the consensus is that Wemby will be a once-in-a-lifetime unicorn regardless of where he lands. For crying out loud, he's the most hyped-up NBA prospect since LeBron James and his skillset appears […]

Real or Fake? Fantasy Basketball Players Whose Stats Will Regress In 2023

With the NBA season nearing its halfway point, we have a pretty healthy sample size when it comes to player stats. Rather than relying solely on offseason speculation, gut feelings, and hot takes, we now have hard data to form our opinions on. Sure, the majority of a player's counting stats will likely remain the […]

Healed or Hurting? Notable Fantasy Basketball Players Returning From Injury

With the NBA season just a few short days away, odds are there will be lots of fantasy drafts taking place over the weekend. There are many things to consider when building out your team and it's no secret that a player's injury history remains a serious determining factor. More often than not, guys are […]

One Injury Away: Valuable Handcuffs to Keep an Eye On For Fantasy Basketball

If one thing is true about sports, it's that injuries are inevitable. Even the healthiest and most durable of players aren't exempt from injury. Because of this, it's important to plan ahead in fantasy sports on the off chance that one of your guys goes down. Handcuffing is an interesting strategy that could pay huge […]

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. […]

Top 10 Fantasy Basketball Rookies For Redraft (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's 2022-2023 premium draft kit! We're here to be your secret weapon when it comes to this fantasy basketball season. Do you know which rookie finished as the highest-ranked player in 9-category leagues last season? Scottie Barnes? Nope. Evan Mobley? Wrong. Franz […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]