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It's Week 11 – the last week of 2017, and in the spirit of the New Year, we've got a pair of young guns who are showing some promise and a journeyman point guard to consider to help you kick off the new year strong. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating... Read More
This year we'll take more of a holistic approach to streaming, by providing a weekly overview of which teams to look at based on their schedules and what players to consider targeting in advance to maximize the bang for the buck you get out of limited weekly transactions. Streaming is just about maximizing a roster... Read More
It's Week 10 – and 'tis the season to devour your waiver wire for some goodies. Don't just stick your hand in blindly though, let us help you in finding the gems waiting for you out there in waiver purgatory. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions,... Read More
This year we'll take more of a holistic approach to streaming, by providing a weekly overview of which teams to look at based on their schedules and what players to consider targeting in advance to maximize the bang for the buck you get out of limited weekly transactions. Streaming is just about maximizing a roster... Read More
It's Week 10 – Christmas week is here, and it is time to solidify yourself as a top team in the league. One of the best ways to do this is to take advantage of the gems laying around on the waiver wire, while everyone else stuffs their faces and unwraps present this week. This... Read More
It's Week 9 – to cut bait, or to hold on? Many have cut bait on their mid-round players, which makes one man's trash your treasure. With injuries tearing up many fantasy squads right now, you need these middle ground guys more than ever, so take advantage of what the wire has to offer before... Read More
It's Week 9 – the season is kicking into high gear, and hopefully, you have weathered the injury storm so far, as this is the time of year when teams begin to separate from the pack. The waiver wire pipeline is flowing powerfully right now, and there are some interesting adds that can help sustain... Read More
This year we'll take more of a holistic approach to streaming, by providing a weekly overview of which teams to look at based on their schedules and what players to consider targeting in advance to maximize the bang for the buck you get out of limited weekly transactions. Streaming is just about maximizing a roster... Read More
Week 8 – the injury bug is on a rampage this season, leaving many fantasy owners with empty hands and thinning patience. You never know when the injury bug will pop and lay its teeth into your best laid fantasy plans, which is why its always a good idea to be active on the wire.... Read More
It's Week 8 – it has been a rough season so far, and it's not getting any easier, as even more players have gone down with injuries lately. In times like this, the waiver wire is your friend. This week we've got some players to ride during their hot streak, and some consistent scoring to... Read More
This year we'll take more of a holistic approach to streaming, by providing a weekly overview of which teams to look at based on their schedules and what players to consider targeting in advance to maximize the bang for the buck you get out of limited weekly transactions. Streaming is just about maximizing a roster... Read More
Week 7 – tired of scouring the waiver wire and comparing stats to decide who is worth one of your valuable adds? Well, fret no more, that’s what we’re here for. This week, we’ve got three different types of players who can contribute to your roster and bring solidify your team with weekly consistency. This... Read More
It's Week 7 – and players are solidifying themselves in their roles for the season. Bench risers are becoming starters, and those losing traction are getting their minutes cut. It’s time to take advantage of those risers before they’re gone for good this season. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver... Read More
New York Knicks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a career-high 38 points while grabbing six boards in an incredible performance against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Hardaway Jr. led the Knicks on a historic 28-0 run in the third quarter, adding four triples and dishing seven assists. Simply on fire in this game, Hardaway... Read More
New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points with 12 rebounds for his third double-double of the season against the Raptors on Wednesday night. Porzingis didn't have a great shooting night, going 8-for-21 from the field, but he went 5-for-5 from the free throw stripe and added three blocks in the contest, which brought... Read More
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James scored 33 points to go along with six rebounds and five assists in Wednesday's comeback victory over the Brooklyn Nets. It was a strange night for James. In the first half, he missed a breakaway windmill dunk, and in the third quarter he was taken to the locker room for... Read More
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton threw down 40 points while hauling in nine rebounds in Wednesday's overtime win in Phoenix. On a night where the focus was on teammate Eric Bledsoe, Middleton reminded the league of his presence on the Bucks besides star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bledsoe. He went 14-for-26 from the field, adding three... Read More
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe had his best game of the season on Wednesday night with 30 points, seven assists and six rebounds against his former team. He has been riding with the training wheels on so far with his new team, but he was ready for his "revenge game" against the Suns. With... Read More
It's Week 6 – the season is now in full swing and it is time for you to address your teams categorical needs. This week we will recommend a group of three-point shooters who have been getting it done all season long, and deserve to finally be relieved of living in limbo on the waiver... Read More
Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter threw down 12 points and snatched 11 rebounds in Monday's win in Milwaukee while limiting Giannis Antetokounmpo on defense. Porter had a swollen hand, but it's of no concern, as an MRI came back negative, and he looked to be healthy in Monday's game. Porter would also hit two three-pointers... Read More
New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis led the Knicks to a big victory over the visiting Clippers on Monday night, posting 25 points with seven rebounds against Blake Griffin and company. The Knicks would end up blowing out the struggling Clippers, so Porzingis wasn't needed much late in this game, but he still stuffed the... Read More
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 12 boards and scored 18 points in Monday's loss to the Hornets, as he was dominated most of the game by Dwight Howard. This happens sometimes for Towns, as he isn't quite holding his own against the superior defensive big men in the league. He added two assists and... Read More
New Orleans forward Anthony Davis put the Pelicans on his back after the ejection of DeMarcus Cousins and led the Pelicans to victory over the Thunder with 36 points and 15 rebounds on Monday night. Davis went 18-for-22 from the free throw line, while also adding three assists and two blocks. It was his best... Read More
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond threw down 20 points while hauling in 16 rebounds over 33 minutes in Sunday's hard-fought victory over the Timberwolves. Drummond had to be helped off the court after coming down hard on his elbow in the third quarter but would return after a short stint on the bench and seemed... Read More
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner put up a season-high 25 points while going 11-for-14 from the field in Sunday's victory over the Heat. Turner displayed his range, hitting two three-pointers while grabbing seven boards and dishing four assists. Turner seems to be back on track after dealing with injuries early in the season and has... Read More
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was ejected early in Denver's Sunday tilt with the Lakers after a flared sequence that led to both Jokic and head coach Mike Malone being ejected for yelling at the referees. Jokic's ejection didn't seem warranted, but it was certainly meant to set a tone. Jokic left the game with... Read More
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker put up 47 points on 17-for-27 shooting from the field and 5-for-8 from downtown in Friday's loss to the Bulls. He also scooped six boards and had five assists, but it wouldn't be enough for a lowly looking Hornets team to get the win. The 47 points were the... Read More
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James had an efficient night on Friday, scoring 39 points on 17-for-26 shooting and grabbed 14 points in Friday's win over the Clippers. James hit one of his four triples to send the game to overtime and also added six dimes and one steal. After a sluggish start for the Cavs... Read More
New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (concussion) left Friday's game with the Nuggets after colliding heads with center Nikola Jokic. Davis had 17 points and five rebounds before leaving the game in the first minute of the third quarter. Head coach Alvin Gentry was unable to give any details about his star player after the... Read More
Miami Hear center Hassan Whiteside led the Heat to victory on Friday night by pulling down 16 boards and scoring 22 points on an incredibly efficient 10-for-12 shooting. He added two blocks and was the Heat's defensive rock down the stretch, as they held off the Wizards comeback. Whiteside is back to feasting since his... Read More
