The Fantasy Basketball Cut List - Who to Drop or Hold After Week 1

So much of the fantasy space is devoted to telling you which players to add, but who's there to help you decide who to drop? I believe it was Shakespeare who said, "Parting is such sweet sorrow." It's not always easy to let go of a player, especially if you already invested a draft pick […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/30/25)

Happy Thursday, Rotoballers! Tonight we have a four-game slate headlined by Giannis and the Bucks hosting Stephen Curry and the Warriors on NBA TV. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key to […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/29/25)

Happy Hump Day, RotoBallers! Wednesday brings us another fine slate of games in the Association, and only two players have a salary of $10,000 or more on DK (three on FD). This will open up lineup builds to multiple interpretations (basically, it's "to Jokic or not to Jokic"), which will lead to a lot of […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/28/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The Sports Equinox has come and gone, and it was a crazy day filled with some great basketball and an insane World Series game that went 18 innings. We have a smaller five-game slate on deck for us tonight. We get all five of them on both sites, starting the day off […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/27/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NBA season will be a full week old after Monday night's massive slate of action. A total of 11 games are on tap for Monday night, with FanDuel including all 22 teams in their main player pool, and DraftKings focusing on just the first nine games for their main slate with […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 2 (2025): 10/27 to 11/2

The first week of NBA action is in the books, but most teams have only played three games so far this season, and many of them are still dealing with preseason injuries and are tinkering with rotations. We want to be aggressive and snap up players with potential, but we also want to be patient […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/26/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a sizeable seven-game slate on tap in the NBA tonight, giving us a player pool of 14 teams to choose from on both DraftKings and FanDuel. The action starts a little earlier at 6:00 p.m. ET, and we have some exciting matchups to look forward to. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/25/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This Saturday night, the NBA has a solid five-game slate on tap, giving us a player pool of 10 teams on both DraftKings and FanDuel. The action starts at 7:00 p.m. ET, when the Bulls visit the Magic. With 10 teams in the player pool, there are some excellent plays to consider […]

Daily NBA Prop Bets - Top Player Props, Value Picks and Quick Odds (10/25/25)

Welcome back to another edition of the RotoBaller NBA props article! We’ve got some big shoes to fill today after Thunder Dan Palyo absolutely crushed it yesterday, cashing five of seven bets. He’s been well ahead of the oddsmakers on the breakout of Kyshawn George, who exploded for 34 points on his 11.5-point prop. Let’s […]

Daily NBA Prop Bets - Top Player Props, Value Picks and Quick Odds (10/24/25)

The NBA content is humming already here at RotoBaller, and I am psyched to be bringing you our second NBA props article of the 2025 season. My props partner, Keith Eyster, did a great job on Wednesday night, hitting three of his five bets, and I've been doing pretty well myself this year with a […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/24/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We’ve already reached that point in the NBA season (yes, it only took three days) where the DFS sites can’t quite agree on which games belong on the main slate. DraftKings is rolling with a seven-game slate that begins at 7:00 p.m. ET and runs through the 8:30 p.m. matchup between the […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/23/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! After a loaded 12-game slate that had us all locked into the games, we take a step back as we only have two games on this slate. The Indiana Pacers take on the Champions, the OKC Thunder, and the Denver Nuggets make their season debut against the Golden State Warriors. It should […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/22/25)

NOW the season can begin, RotoBallers! With last night's two-game opener out of the way, we finally get to focus on our first full slate, which gives us 12 games of fantasy beauty. Believe it or not, there are ALREADY injuries impacting the slate, so be sure to follow along with any other update that […]

Daily NBA Prop Bets - Top Player Props, Value Picks and Quick Odds (10/22/25)

With years of experience studying betting trends, player performance, and advanced analytics, I have developed a reputation for identifying value and capitalizing on inefficiencies across sportsbooks and pick 'em sites. My name is Keith Eyster, and I am thrilled to be making my content debut here at RotoBaller, bringing you my favorite NBA props on […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/21/25)

WELCOME BACK, ROTOBALLERS!!! It is my honor and pleasure to kick off the 2025 NBA regular season DFS slate with you all. Tonight we have a two-game slate headlined by what could be a preview of this year's Western Conference Finals. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 1 (2025): 10/21 to 10/26

Fantasy Basketball has returned, and I am back for another season of NBA content here at RotoBaller. I'm "Thunder" Dan Palyo, and I was once awarded the title of Basketball Writer of the Year back in 2021 by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. I'll be your guide this year for working the waiver wire every […]

Thunder Dan's Road Map to Winning Assists In 2025 Fantasy Basketball

Over the last month, I've taken part in a number of mock drafts with other industry experts. Something I have noticed is that the popularity of a "punt assists" build this season is gaining some traction, as three of the top 25 assist guys in the NBA are all out for the season (Tyrese Haliburton, […]

Don't Sleep on These Centers! Late Round Values For Fantasy Basketball (2025-2026)

The center position is one that always seems to dry up quickly in fantasy basketball. Once you get to a certain point towards the end of drafts, finding key starters or high-minute players is not easy. In a year where the position has dried up considerably more with some teams stacking up options while others […]

ADP Values For 2025 Fantasy Basketball (Category Leagues)

There aren't many things fantasy managers can agree on entering each NBA season. However, we can all agree that drafting players who overperform their draft position is the key to winning leagues. We can also all agree that all drafts this year will start with four international superstars in some order: Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, […]

More Than Just Points! Fantasy Basketball Stat-Stuffers To Draft in 2025

The worst term we can use for a player in fantasy basketball is "hollow." I'm talking about category leagues here, as someone who collects enough counting stats can be quite useful in points leagues. I don't play in points leagues, and you probably know that by now if you've read any of my content before. […]

Percentages and Tunovers Matter! High Efficiency Players To Target in Fantasy Basketball (2025)

As the NBA season draws nearer by the day, I'm gearing up for my final set of fantasy basketball drafts. I'm guessing that you are doing the same thing, and I want to offer up some more content this week that you may find helpful when making those difficult decisions on draft day. What makes […]

Alex Burns's 2025-2026 Fantasy Basketball Rankings (Points Leagues)

In today's day and age, category leagues take the cake for being the most popular fantasy hoops format. Years ago, however, it was a points league that ignited my passion for fantasy basketball. No matter how you slice it, there will always be something satisfying about the simplicity of watching your players rack up fantasy […]

2025-2026 Fantasy Basketball Rankings - Thunder Dan's Draft Guide

This might be the most interesting year for fantasy basketball drafts that we have seen in the last decade. Injuries will keep players typically taken in the first few rounds, such as Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum, and Damian Lillard, out for the season. Kyrie Irving is set to miss at least half the season, and […]

Category Studs: Points, Rebounds, And Assists Targets For Fantasy Basketball (2025-2026)

Regardless of whether you play points or categories leagues in fantasy basketball, one thing is true: players who can stuff the boxscore are immensely valuable. Building a team with strengths around harder-to-get areas, like steals and blocks, is important, but without a strong foundation around the most important areas of the game, winning a minimum […]

Fantasy Basketball Punting Guide and Strategies - Top Targets for 2025-26 Drafts

When drafting your fantasy team, there are several different strategies that you can deploy. Rather than blindly building out your roster based on who's available, it's crucial to enter your draft with a well-defined game plan. Over the last decade, punting categories have become a tactical strategy across the fantasy community. If you aren't familiar […]

Alex Burns's Fantasy Basketball Rankings (Categories): Top 200 for 2025-2026 Drafts

If you are reading this, congratulations! You have officially entered into the greatest time of the year - Fantasy Basketball draft season! With the NBA regular season set to tip off in just a few short weeks, now is the ultimate time to begin preparations for your draft(s). And what better way to start than […]

Mid-Round Values To Target In 2025 Fantasy Basketball Drafts

The first three rounds of fantasy basketball drafts are pretty predictable for the most part, with very few surprises as managers snag the best, well-established fantasy players to build their teams around. I'm a firm believer that the middle rounds of the draft are where you can do the most work to get a leg […]

Fantasy Basketball Forwards Sleepers: ADP Analysis for 2025-2026 Drafts

Look past the MLB postseason and the meat of the NFL schedule, and you'll see the start of the NBA season. October is the best sports month of the year. Change my mind. For those studying for fantasy basketball season, you likely know the studs and early-round picks. Victor Wembanyama and Luka Doncic? Those are […]

Fantasy Basketball Sleepers: Guards - Draft Values for 2025-2026

Don't blink, because you might just miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA preseason! Yes, while we might be distracted by the NFL season for now, the NBA season is coming fast, and fantasy enthusiasts are already preparing for their upcoming drafts. Of course, they all want to find a few sleepers, those guys who […]