NBA Waiver Wire: Week 14 Category Streamers

We are about two thirds of the way to the playoffs in most leagues, so it's time to get serious about sharpening your streaming skills. Remember, the later in the season we get, the less long-term value trumps short-term value. As we get closer to the playoffs, it's all about what your available roster spots... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Week 13 Category Streamers – Weekend Edition

We're almost halfway into the season -- it's time to really bear down and fight for playoff positioning.  Today we have some advice on some guys to target to address specific categories in your H2H matchup. Remember, these streamers focused on making short term gains in specific categories. For general recommendations on guys to add,... Read More

Taj Gibson (PF/C CHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 52% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues For years, Taj Gibson has been one of the more intriguing waiver-wire caliber players in fantasy basketball, primarily because owners always wanted to see what his production would look like if given a true opportunity at extended playing time. Throughout his career,... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Category Streamers – Weekend Edition (Week 12)

We're almost halfway into the season -- it's time to really bear down and fight for playoff positioning.  Today we have some advice on some guys to target to address specific categories in your H2H matchup. Remember, these streamers focused on making short term gains in specific categories. For recommendations on guys to add for... Read More

Aaron Gordon (SF/PF, ORL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Upside OWNED: 41% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Orlando took Aaron Gordon, a super-athletic but raw combo forward, 4th overall in the 2014 draft. Gordon’s rookie year was a bit of a disappointment, but the athleticism and potential was on display for all to see. Many expected a significant jump in... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire : Category Streamers – Weekend Edition (Week 11)

This weekend is stacked with 4 back-to-backs, so acquiring a key category contributor playing two games this weekend is easier than normal. Remember, these streamers focused on making short term gains in specific categories. For recommendations on guys to add for the long-term, be sure to check out our Waiver Wire Pickups List.  Also, be... Read More

Trey Burke (PG, UTA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 48% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Trey Burke has struggled to transition his college-level superstardom to the NBA in his brief career, which has had its series of ups-and-downs since being selected in the top 10 back in 2013. At times, he has overcome his undersized frame by showing... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire : Category Streamers – Weekend Edition (Week 10)

For the first weekend of 2016 we have a couple of teams playing a back-to-back, and acquiring a key player from one of those teams could be key in securing a last-minute win. Remember, these streamers focused on making short term gains in specific categories. For recommendations on guys to add for the long-term, be... Read More

NBA Category Streamers: Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups (Weekend Edition)

With five teams playing a back-to-back over the weekend, this weekend edition focus heavily on players from those particular teams. Remember, these streamers are solely for short term gains in specific categories. For recommendations on guys to add for the long-term, be sure to check out our Waiver Wire Pickups List.  Also, be sure to... Read More

Brandon Jennings (PG, DET) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Temporary stash/Add in all leagues OWNED: 34% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Brandon Jennings is a flashy name that may have been forgotten by many in the fantasy basketball community. After nearly a year away from the court following a devastating Achilles injury last January, Jennings comeback appears nearly complete, as he looked... Read More

NBA Category Streamers: Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups (Weekend Edition)

It's over about a third of the way through the fantasy basketball regular season.  This is the time when fatigue can start taking it's toll, and dedicated managers who had poor luck in the draft can start making up serious ground in the standing by putting in the work. Remember, these streamers are solely for... Read More

NBA Category Streamers: Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups (Weekend Edition)

It's a quarter of the way through the NBA season and the Warriors are still undefeated heading into tonight's game against the Celtics.  It's unlikely that you're undefeated in your H2H category league (though if you are, please tweet a screenshot to @RotoBaller).  Most managers need to scrap for every category win possible to ensure... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire : Category Streamers – Weekend Edition (Week 6)

Week 6 of the NBA season is wrapping up, and H2H league managers should be fighting for every category win possible to ensure a good position in the playoffs.  A smaller than usual number of Friday games makes for a stacked slate on Saturday.  You may already have enough players to fill your lineup on... Read More

T.J. Warren (SF, PHX) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Speculative Add in All Leagues OWNED: 29% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues As a 2014 first round pick for the Suns, T.J. Warren struggled to crack the rotation during the first half of his rookie season. By March and April, however, Warren appeared more comfortable on the court and by the end of the season, he became... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire : Category Streamers – Weekend Edition (Week 5)

Week 5 of the NBA season is wrapping up, and H2H league managers should be fighting for every category win possible to ensure a good position in the playoffs.  Today's column focuses on last minute fights for categories on Saturday and Sunday. Remember, these streamers are solely for short term gains in specific categories. For... Read More

Jusuf Nurkic (C, DEN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Speculative Add/Stash for REB/BLK OWNED: 37% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues As a rookie last season, former first-round pick Jusuf Nurkic was a trendy pickup, rewarding owners with nice depth in their frontcourt, particularly in the rebounding and blocks categories. Nurkic finished 2014-2015 as the starting center for the Nuggets, prompting many to... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire : Category Streamers – Weekend Edition (Week 4)

Week 4 of the NBA season is coming to a close, and H2H league managers should be fighting for every category win possible to ensure a good position in the playoffs.  Today's column focuses on last minute fights for categories on Saturday and Sunday. Remember, these streamers are solely for short term gains in specific... Read More

Will Barton (SG/SF, DEN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 46% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Will Barton, a former second round pick in 2012 for Portland, has been way off the fantasy radar for most of his brief career. As part of a 5-player deal at last year’s trade deadline, Barton was sent to Denver for Arron... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Category Streamers - Weekend Edition (Week 3)

Week 3 of the NBA season is coming to a close, and H2H league managers realize that every category win counts in the fight for a playoff spot.  Earlier this week, we took a look at category streamers with multiple games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Today's column focuses on last minute fights for categories... Read More

Nemanja Bjelica (PF, MIN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 40% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues This is not the first time I have banged the drum for reigning Euroleague MVP Nemanja Bjelica. This past weekend, he was one of the players featured in my “Weekend Category Streamers” piece, which you can check out here. Bjelica has provided... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Category Streamers - Weekend Edition (Week 2)

Looking for some last minute weekend moves to help you steal an extra category in your H2H matchup this week?  Look no further than RotoBaller's Weekend Category Streamers.  If you're looking for more general, longer-term adds, be sure to also check out our weekly waiver wire centers, guards, and forwards.   NBA Waiver Wire: Category... Read More

Willie Cauley-Stein (C, SAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for REB/BLK/FG% OWNED:  34% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues ANALYSIS: Willie Cauley-Stein entered his 2015-2016 rookie campaign seemingly off the fantasy radar. Though Cauley-Stein was the #6 overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, his early role and apparent offensive limitations were major question marks for fantasy owners. Sacramento played their rookie... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Category Streamers - Weekend Edition (Week 1)

Yesterday, RotoBaller's NBA coverage focused on streamers who could boost a category playing in two games across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Today we'll take a look at targeted one game sleepers for Saturday or Sunday.  These guys have borderline long-term value, but are widely available and can provide a top notch boost in a close... Read More