Lance Stephenson (SG/SF, IND) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 21% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Just three years removed from being the No. 2 scoring option on a championship-contending Indiana team, Lance Stephenson was almost out of the league in 2016, appearing in just 18 total games for three different clubs. Now, the 27-year-old has rejoined the Pacers, and […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 7

We're more than a month into the 2017-'18 season, and we should have a clear idea of the kind of year each player is having. That said, daily fantasy salaries still fluctuate on a regular basis for various reasons, and it's important for DFS owners to monitor these changes and take advantage of the best value plays. Here […]

Wayne Ellington (SG/SF, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 16% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Wayne Ellington has carved out a solid role for himself in Miami, averaging 19 minutes off the bench. The 29-year-old journeyman has totaled 70 points on 21-of-36 shooting over his last four games, with 20 made three-pointers over that span-- he’s only attempted one […]

Tim Frazier (PG/SG, WAS) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Tim Frazier recently slid into the Wizards’ starting lineup with John Wall sidelined with a knee injury. The 27-year-old is averaging just 3.6 points on the year, but he put up 11 points on 4-for-9 shooting with three rebounds, two assists and two steals […]

Jarrett Allen (PF/C, BKN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 6% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Jarrett Allen has emerged as a key piece in Brooklyn’s rotation in the past week. Over his last three games, the 19-year-old rookie from Texas is averaging 18.3 minutes with 7.0 points on 9-for-17 shooting and 5.0 rebounds. His only competition for minutes is […]

Mario Chalmers (PG/SG, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Mario Chalmers began the season as Memphis’ backup point guard, but an injury to Mike Conley has thrust him into a starting role. The 31-year-old has managed 12.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.9 steals per 36 minutes so far this year, so […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 6

We're more than a month into the 2017-'18 season, and we should have a clear idea of the kind of year each player is having. That said, daily fantasy salaries still fluctuate on a regular basis for various reasons, and it's important for DFS owners to monitor these changes and take advantage of the best value plays. Here […]

Spencer Dinwiddie (PG, BKN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 59% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Spencer Dinwiddie has seen a boost in playing time over the last week with D’Angelo Russell sidelined, eclipsing 30 minutes in each of his last three games. The 24-year-old has totaled 58 points and 27 assists over that span, knocking down 17 of his […]

Denzel Valentine (SG/SF, CHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 28% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Denzel Valentine has carved out a much larger role in his second season, averaging just under 27 minutes over the first month. He’s scored 10.7 points per game on 38.7 percent from the floor with 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. The 24-year-old needs to […]

Courtney Lee (SG/SF, NYK) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 45% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: In his second year with the Knicks, Courtney Lee has taken on a larger role as one of the club’s veterans. The 32-year-old journeyman is averaging 11.6 points (his most since 2009-’10) on 44.4 percent shooting with 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 5

We're just about a month into the 2017-'18 season, and we should have a clear idea of the kind of year each player is having. That said, daily fantasy salaries still fluctuate on a regular basis, and it's important for DFS owners to monitor these changes and take advantage of the best value plays. Here are three […]

Tyson Chandler (C, PHO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 22% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Tyson Chandler is not the player he once was on either side of the ball, but he is still starting and playing roughly 25 minutes in every game for the Suns. The 35-year-old big man remains capable of pulling down double-digit rebounds on any […]

Jerian Grant (PG/SG, CHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 19% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: In his second year with the Bulls, Jerian Grant has carved out a role as the starting point guard, averaging close to 30 minutes per contest over the first month of the season. The 25-year-old isn’t the most reliable source of scoring (8.4 points […]

Kyle Korver (SG/SF, CLE) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 24% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Kyle Korver has actually seen somewhat of a diminished role in his first full year with the Cavaliers, garnering just under 20 minutes per game over the first two weeks of the season. However, he has been incredibly efficient thus far, currently averaging 10.2 […]

Luke Babbitt (SF, ATL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 5% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Luke Babbitt has spent most of the last seven seasons as nothing more than a bench option for various teams, but he now appears to have an opportunity to showcase his skills in a larger role for the struggling Hawks. The 28-year-old currently owns […]

Frank Ntilikina (PG, NYK) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 22% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Frank Ntilikina played just eight minutes in the Knicks’ season opener and proceeded to miss the following two games with an ankle injury. Since returning, the 19-year-old has showed signs of promise, averaging 6.3 points on 8-for-19 shooting with 3.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and […]

John Henson (PF/C, MIL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Despite playing only 18 minutes on Tuesday against the Cavaliers, John Henson could be in line for an uptick in playing time with the departure of Greg Monroe. The 26-year-old rim protector is averaging just 4.7 points to go along with 6.2 rebounds and […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 4

Now a full week into November, we continue to get a feel for the 2017-'18 season, identifying patterns in both a player's production and daily fantasy salary. It’s important for DFS owners to monitor these changes, and take advantage of the best value plays. Here are three players who are currently too expensive to rely on, and […]

Norman Powell (SG/SF, TOR) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 21% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: The departure of DeMarre Carroll opened up a starting spot in Toronto, and Norman Powell has taken advantage of the opportunity for an increased role. The 24-year-old is seeing 24 minutes per game, averaging a career-high 9.3 points to go along with 2.1 rebounds, […]

Luc Mbah a Moute (SF/PF, HOU) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Long considered to be defensive specialist, Luc Mbah a Moute has shown some signs of life on the offensive end this year with the Rockets. The 31-year-old is averaging 9.3 points on 52.2 percent shooting to go along with 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals, […]

Donovan Mitchell (PG/SG, UTA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 26% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Donovan Mitchell went from fantasy draft afterthought to must-own asset in just a few days. After starting his career by knocking down just 13 of his first 52 shots, the former Louisville standout has eclipsed 20 points in three of his last four games played. […]

James Ennis (SG/SF, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 6% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: It took five years for James Ennis to secure a decent role, and now, in his sixth NBA season, he appears to have become a legitimate contributor for the Grizzlies. The 27-year-old is averaging 9.4 points and 4.9 rebounds across eight games, starting all […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (SF, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: After missing the first three games of the season due to a personal issue, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist stumbled out of the gate in his season debut, hitting just one of his six shot attempts for two points across 11 minutes. However, he appears to have […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 3

As November creeps closer, we start to get a feel for the season, identifying patterns in both a player's production and daily fantasy salary. It’s important for DFS owners to monitor changes in both aspects, and take advantage of the best value plays. Here are three players who have become too expensive to rely on, and […]

Jerryd Bayless (PG, PHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: With rookies Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz expected to run the point in Philadelphia this year, Jerryd Bayless was nothing more than an afterthought on draft day. However, Brett Brown has chosen to play Simmons alongside two other guards, and Fultz is battling a […]

Jakob Poeltl (C, TOR) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 23% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Even coming off the bench, Jakob Poeltl has played a large role for the Raptors in the early goings, managing 9.0 points and 8.6 rebounds over 21 minutes per game through the first week and a half. The 22-year-old 7-footer has been the first […]

Skal Labissiere (PF/C, SAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 37% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Skal Labissiere’s college career never got off the ground, but he showed signs of promise as a rookie last season, averaging 8.8 points and 4.9 rebounds. The 21-year-old has seen an uptick in playing time this year, managing 12.2 points per game on 54.3 […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 2

It’s difficult to identify risers and fallers just one week into the season, but DraftKings and FanDuel prices often change drastically with just one or two positive or negative performances. It’s important for DFS owners to notice these rapid changes in price, pounce on solid values and avoid temptation of guys with the hot hand […]

Dillon Brooks (SF, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: A second-round pick in the 2017 draft, Dillon Brooks played a surprising 29 minutes in his NBA debut Wednesday, finishing with 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting with five boards, two assists, four steals and two blocks. The former Oregon standout (16.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, […]

Dejounte Murray (PG, SA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: When the Spurs selected Dejounte Murray late in the first round in 2016, it was clear they wanted him to become Tony Parker’s successor at the point guard position. The University of Washington product played sparingly as a rookie, averaging just 3.4 […]