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Alex Burns - RotoBaller

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Alex Burns has been following the NBA for more than 20 years—over half of his life—and has been playing fantasy basketball since 2013. He began writing about fantasy sports in 2020 and quickly developed a reputation as a sharp and trusted voice in the fantasy hoops community. As a true student of the game, Alex is known for digging beyond the box score to uncover hidden trends, lineup nuances, and advanced statistical edges. He currently serves as an Expert Ranker at FantasyPros.com, offering readers informed and actionable fantasy analysis each week. A proud member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association, Alex has been nominated for Fantasy Basketball Writer of the Year, a recognition that reflects his dedication to the craft. Covering fantasy basketball is more than a passion for him—it’s a lifelong dream realized. He’s honored every time someone seeks his insight or trusts his perspective to help gain an edge in their leagues. You can follow Alex’s latest analysis, insights, and updates on X (formerly Twitter) @ABurnsHoops

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Stephen Curry - NBA DFS Picks, Daily Fantasy Basketball

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 […]


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 […]


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 […]


Giannis Antetokounmpo - NBA DFS Picks, Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineups

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, […]


Karl-Anthony Towns - NBA DFS Lineup Picks, Daily Fantasy Basketball

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 […]


Khris Middleton - NBA DFS Picks, Daily Fantasy Basketball

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 […]


Dejounte Murray daily fantasy basketball NBA DFS lineup picks

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 […]


Karl-Anthony Towns - NBA DFS Lineup Picks, Daily Fantasy Basketball

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, […]


Top 10 Fantasy Basketball Rookies For Redraft (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the NBA, rookie! After being the top-dog on their high school and college teams, they become small fish in an extremely large pond. Some rookies handle the transition in an impressive fashion, while others need some time to adjust. Regardless, there always […]

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2021-2022 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Forwards

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, […]


Five Very Deep Forward Sleepers - Fantasy Basketball

Well just like that, NBA Media Day has come and gone in the blink of an eye, and while there was drama (cc. Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving), seeing Russell Westbrook in a Lakers' jersey just felt official. If Media Day signaled one thing, it's this: The NBA regular season is fast approaching. And with […]


2021-2022 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Guards

Boom! Just like that, we are only three weeks away from the NBA regular season. That can only mean one thing: Fantasy Hoops are back! With tip-off fast approaching, you will need to begin preparing for your fantasy basketball drafts, and what better way to do that than with our draft rankings! In case you […]


Five Very Deep Guard Sleepers - Fantasy Basketball

It's almost time! After three months with no basketball, the 2021-2022 NBA season is set to tip-off in late October. In the coming days, players and coaches should begin migrating back to their local markets - except for Ben Simmons of course (sorry Sixers fans) - in order to partake in training camp, preseason, and […]


Saquon Barkley - Bust or Bounce Back?

Saquon Barkley is arguably the most polarizing figure in fantasy football at the moment. How is it possible that a player formerly thought of as a once-in-a-generation talent with sexy quads has now suddenly turned into an injury-prone risk stuck on a perenially bad football team? Each and every time I pop open my Twitter […]


Elijah Mitchell - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

The Book of Eli - Who is Elijah Mitchell?

It's crazy that just a few short weeks ago, millions of fantasy managers around the globe were proudly smashing the draft button to acquire 49ers rookie running back Trey Sermon on their rosters. Thousands of articles were written and plenty of tweets were carefully crafted, detailing just how perfect Sermon would fit into head coach […]


K.J. Osborn (WR, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If forced to project who would be the Vikings' top-two receivers in Week 1, 99% of Earth's population would choose Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. While that will be the case more often than not, it was a different story on Sunday. […]


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