NBA Forwards: Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again! It's the final few days of NBA action before the All-Star Break. It's time to take a look at a group of forwards who are opening doors of opportunity to opportunistic Fantasy Basketball Managers. These three forwards, available in the majority of fantasy leagues, have really stood out in the last two weeks […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/9/16

Are you as giddy as I am? Tuesday’s slate offers the basketball world what it has been waiting for for quite some time. I know I have been on pins and needles for a little while. We finally get to see what the new look Knicks will bring to the floor in the post-Derek Fisher […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 2/9/16

We have a mediocre five-game slate this Tuesday, and it starts one hour later than usual. Also, we can pretty much eliminate one game from our outlook (at least in cash games), as the Heat and the Spurs are two of the best defenses in the league. That leads to less shots and less fantasy […]

NBA Guards: Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

This week's Waiver Wire Guards include two guys who everyone knows about already, but should be more universally owned. The other two targets are really deep sleepers who might have big time opportunities over the next couple of weeks to prove they belong on your fantasy team. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on Yahoo! […]

RotoBaller NBA Radio - Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks for 2/8 - 2/10/16

RotoBaller is verrrrrrry excited about the launch of our Daily Fantasy Basketball radio show on our Blog Talk Radio station. You can find all of our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Monday and Thursday, long time RotoBaller lead writer Sam Nedimyer and podcast host Josh Hayes will be discussing […]

NBA Daily Lineup Injury News and Updates for 2/8/16

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates and advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to prepare for your daily lineups on February 8, 2016. Understanding the injury landscape, and who plans to benefit instead, is critical for setting your fantasy basketball lineups daily. Here we will focus on the important questions: Who is injured? […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/8/16

Ten games make up Monday's card. Sacramento is playing again, in a back-to-back, which makes their matchup with Cleveland even more appealing. It's easy to want to pick Russell Westbrook or Kevin Durant against the Phoenix Suns, but will they play enough minutes to reach value for their high prices? Since there is a heavy […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 2/8/16

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns game is very enticing. Be careful of a blowout though! In this article, I will be providing you with Daily NBA picks for DraftKings for 2/8/16. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays. Without wasting anymore time, let's get […]

Dennis Schröder (PG, ATL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Speculative Add/Stash in All Leagues OWNED: 27% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Dennis Schröder was Atlanta’s first-round pick out of Germany in the 2013 NBA Draft. Now in his third NBA season, he has raised his career highs across the board while displaying outstanding quickness, ball-handling, and improved vision on the floor. At […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/7/16

Sunday's slate consists of only four games, all of which are matinee matchups, so get your picks in early. The Celtics draw the Kings, while the Clippers visit the Heat, opening up plenty of intriguing Daily Fantasy plays. On a shorter card, it's almost necessary to break the bank on a couple players. Tonight's lineup […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 2/7/16

Evidently there is some sort of football game being played later in the day, so Sunday’s NBA four-game slate starts at 1pm EST. That’s 10am on the left coast. Mimosas and basketball sound really nice. In all honesty, please be safe and responsible in all your Superbowl party-ing and travels for the day. In this […]

NBA Under-Performing Stars: Shooting Guard Edition

The NBA All-Star Break is coming up this week, signifying the beginning of the home stretch for the fantasy season. Now is the time to make some aggressive moves if you're losing, or to load up on some injured players and potential playoff breakouts if you are winning. Buying low and selling high is extremely […]

Danny Green (SG/SF, SA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 74% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Danny Green has largely been a three-and-d specialist for the San Antonio Spurs since earning playing time in 2011. However, he has shown flashes of being a legitimate scoring threat -- including his tremendous season last year. This season, he simply hasn't needed […]

P.J. Tucker (SG/SF, PHO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: P.J. Tucker re-invented himself with the Phoenix Suns in 2012 at age 27, and has been a solid defensive specialist and bench scorer over the last four years. The Suns have been absolutely decimated by injuries this year, including losing forward T.J. […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 2/6/16

There are plenty of high upside plays to choose from tonight! In this article, I will be providing you with Daily NBA picks for DraftKings for 2/6/16. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays. Without wasting anymore time, let's get down to it!Featured Promo: Get any […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/6/16

We're in for a show tonight! Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant will be taking on Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. This game is going to be filled with fantasy points, and it would be wise to use a few players from it. In this article, I will be providing you with daily fantasy […]

NBA Trade Deadline: Guards Who Are Better off Traded

Much like your fantasy league, the NBA is very much a "what have you done for me lately?" league. If you get hurt or don't perform, you will be quickly replaced. Sometimes, all it takes is a younger playing coming along and sweeping your legs out from underneath you. These four guards have lost sight […]

NBA Daily Lineup Injury News and Updates for 2/5/16

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates and advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to prepare for your daily lineups on February 5, 2016. Understanding the injury landscape, and who plans to benefit instead, is critical for setting your fantasy basketball lineups daily. Here we will focus on the important questions: Who is injured? […]

Stanley Johnson (SF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope looks to have suffered a fairly serious groin injury, and Stanley Johnson is going to be one of the main beneficiaries of his absence. Johnson rarely left the floor on Thursday against the Knicks, playing a massive 44 minutes and putting […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 2/5/16

Nikola Jokic may have had a bad outing against the Utah Jazz, but do not stray from him right now. He salvaged the game, and he needs to be used in all leagues and formats tonight, assuming you want to win! In this article, I will be providing you with Daily NBA picks for DraftKings […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/5/16

The participants for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest have just been announced. Zach LaVine will defend his title, while Andre Drummond, Aaron Gordon, and Will Barton will be the three challengers. Who do you think is going to win it? In this article, I will be providing you with daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 2/4/16

Tonight we have some great match ups, and even better FanDuel picks! Plenty of stars to roster tonight, so choose wisely and make sure to monitor all the injury news leading up to the first tip off. In this article, I will be providing you with Daily NBA picks for FanDuel for 2/4/16. The picks will range […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/4/16

As gross as the Suns have looked over the past month-plus, the argument could be made that a DFS roster full of them tonight makes a lot of sense. Phoenix is dealing with a boatload of injuries, and new head coach Earl Watson has made it abundantly clear who he wants to get a heavy […]

Luol Deng (SF/PF, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 56% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: I'm seriously waiting for the announcement where the Heat add Gilbert Arenas, Baron Davis and Tracy McGrady to the roster. Luol Deng has been playing some good basketball lately and it's reminiscent of his days in Chicago. He has four consecutive […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Week 15 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 […]

Amar'e Stoudemire (PF/C, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Amar'e Stoudemire has been showing flashes of his former All-Star caliber self. He has three consecutive double-digit scoring outputs and two straight double-doubles. Make no mistake, the Stoudemire from the Phoenix Suns isn't coming back. While Hassan Whiteside gets healthy though, it's […]

Markieff Morris (PF/C, PHO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 62% Owned in Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues ANALYSIS: Oh how quickly things can change. It wasn't long ago that it looked like Markieff Morris was going to be a non-factor on this team. On Tuesday though, Morris exploded for 30 points on 65% shooting, while notching 11 […]

NBA Daily Lineup Injury News and Updates for 2/3/16

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates and advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to prepare for your daily lineups on February 3, 2016. Understanding the injury landscape, and who plans to benefit instead, is critical for setting your fantasy basketball lineups daily. Here we will focus on the important questions: Who is injured? […]

The Top Five Stats for NBA DFS - DraftKings and FanDuel

The NBA scoring for DraftKings and FanDuel is nearly similar, with the exception of some slight differences in a couple of categories. Regardless, the importance of each statistic can be judged together. DFS players are initially inclined to select players that put the ball in the basket most frequently. I'm often guilty of getting distracted by […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/3/16

After a one week hiatus, we're back to double digit game action with 11 games on the docket. Despite 22 teams playing tonight, just Miami, Boston and Minnesota are on the back end of a back to back. As of this writing, there are quite a few games without spreads or even over/unders listed, but of […]