
2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball: Preseason Risers and Fallers
A key skill in fantasy basketball is being able to weed through the noise. Just because a rotation player dropped 30 points in a preseason game doesn't mean that it will translate to the regular season. The inverse is also true. Poor performances in exhibition games shouldn't force us to overreact negatively. Being able to […]

Peripheral Monsters: Stat Stuffers to Target for 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball
The 2023-2024 NBA season is rapidly approaching and you're probably getting ready for your drafts by doing a bunch of draft prep - which might just include reading this article! Whether you play H2H or Roto, you need to draft players who can contribute in multiple categories. Sure, specialists still carry value, especially if they're […]

Will Priester Joins the RotoBaller NBA Team! Expert DFS Advice from A Proven Winner (@ChiefJustice06)
RotoBaller is very excited to introduce Will Priester (@ChiefJustice06) - aka "Chief" - to the RotoBaller NBA team! Chief is an established NBA, NFL and DFS expert, with an impressive resume including contributing to RotoGriners and lots of big DFS wins! Read more about Chief below, and stay tuned for Will's exclusive articles and picks all […]

Thunder Dan's 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Rankings and Draft Analysis
It's about that time! If your league hasn't drafted yet, odds are you are going to draft soon! I have been doing a number of drafts in industry leagues and staff leagues and I am finally ready to unveil my first look at my rankings. Now there are still two weeks of preseason games and […]

Alex Burns's 9-Category Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024
Well, we made it. Almost. After what seemed like the quickest offseason in NBA history, we are less than two weeks away from watching hoops that count. The NBA's return also brings with it the thing that we all cherish most: fantasy basketball. Back in July, I kicked off the offseason with my Way Too […]

The Time Is Now: Third-Year NBA Breakouts (2023-24)
"Breaking out" has different definitions for different players. For some, it's taking that All-Star leap, for others it's as simple as cracking the starting lineup and playing over 25 minutes a night. With the 2023-24 NBA season almost upon us, the following third-year players have all shown flashes of greatness, but haven't been able to […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Portland Trail Blazers
Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks is a fantasy basketball exercise in which RotoBaller NBA analysts dissect each NBA team's emerging talent, overrated players, and steady contributors. As the fantasy basketball season demands extreme detail and attention, taking the time to identify game-breakers and game-changers in the NBA makes the difference between winning or losing […]

Five Deep Center Sleepers For 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball
When you set out to win your league, you have to build a good team. The top picks are your foundation for success, but the true difference-makers are the sleepers that most people don't identify. These can help you get a leg up on your competition by seeing the potential in certain players before them. […]

Best Mid-Round Values To Target In Fantasy Basketball Drafts
In fantasy basketball, you can't win your draft in the first three rounds, but you can certainly lose it. Early on, the goal should be to build your team around surefire studs, while mitigating as much risk as possible. The middle rounds represent a fantastic opportunity to go after high-upside players. You know, the guys […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - San Antonio Spurs 2023 Outlook
Remember when Gregg Popovich said, "[don't] bet us to win the NBA finals"? Well, turns out he knew what he was talking about! You don't have to like tanking, but you can't deny the results when it works, and it was a successful tank job for the Spurs since they landed basketball's most intriguing prospect […]

One Injury Away: Valuable Handcuffs To Keep An Eye On For 2023-24 Fantasy Basketball
Handcuffing is a popular strategy in fantasy sports that involves drafting the backups to your studs. While it might sound moronic to draft bench guys, the heart behind it is to shield against injuries. This makes a ton of sense in fantasy football, with injuries more frequent and positional scarcity being a thing. Deploying this […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks: Houston Rockets 2023-2024 Outlook
With the NBA season right around the corner, it’s time to start breaking down NBA teams and determining what you should expect from individual players on the team this year. Today, I’ll be breaking down the Houston Rockets and giving their lock, bust, and breakout fantasy player heading into the 2023-24 season. The Houston Rockets […]

2023-2024 RotoBaller Staff Fantasy Basketball League Recap
RotoBaller held its annual NBA fantasy league last week. Our fearless leaders, Dan Palyo and Dennis Clausen, spearheaded the process, utilizing Fantrax for a "slow" draft, meaning each fantasy team manager receives six hours between picks. It was fun, as the time between selections allowed maximum strategy and group chat banter. RotoBaller is using Yahoo […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Milwaukee Bucks (2023-24)
Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today, we will be looking at the Milwaukee Bucks; a team that has around two more seasons to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay. Last season was filled with ups and downs. They had a 9-0 start, but injuries […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - Phoenix Suns 2023 Outlook
After being dispatched in six games in the second round by the eventual champion Denver Nuggets, the Suns and new owner Mat Ishbia decided it was time to make a big splash. The Suns were involved in a pair of blockbuster three-team trades this offseason, highlighted by the departures of Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Los Angeles Lakers (2023-24)
Today we will be looking at the Los Angeles Lakers; one of the best teams in the NBA who are looking to finally win their 18th ring. That's right, it's another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. LeBron James and company started the 2022-23 season as possibly the […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Los Angeles Clippers (2023-24)
Here we are with another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Los Angeles Clippers, yet another team that is desperate for an NBA championship. Last season was filled with ups and downs, but things began to look up near the end […]

Alex Burns' 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Points Leagues Rankings
While category leagues require more strategy, points leagues are pretty straightforward. Each week, you go head-to-head with an opposing team, and the team who scores the most points wins. It's as simple as that. That's not to say that points leagues don't require any strategy. It does. But it looks a bit different. If you […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Golden State Warriors (2023-24)
Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Golden State Warriors; a team who are desperate for a chance to get one last ring. Last season was a complete disaster. It all started with Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Miami Heat
Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks is a fantasy basketball exercise in which RotoBaller NBA analysts dissect each NBA team's emerging talent, overrated players, and steady contributors. As the fantasy basketball season demands extreme detail and attention, taking the time to identify game-breakers and game-changers in the NBA makes the difference between winning or losing […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Charlotte Hornets (2023-24)
Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Charlotte Hornets; a team that is looking to get back to the play-in tournament after a disappointing season. LaMelo Ball missed most of the year, while Miles Bridges spent the season […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Dallas Mavericks
Welcome back to the second annual fantasy basketball exercise in which RotoBaller dissects each NBA team's breakouts, busts, and locks. As the fantasy basketball season demands extreme detail and attention, taking the time to identify game-breakers and game-changers in the NBA makes the difference between winning or losing your league. Thankfully, RotoBaller is here to […]

Three Point Assassins: Experts in Shooting, Assists, and Rebounds (Premium Content)
In fantasy basketball, having top-tier players who can excel in three-point shooting, assists, and rebounding is like finding a hidden treasure. These athletes aren't just specialists; they bring a versatile set of skills to the table. Whether you play roto or H2H, with these players on your roster, you can adapt to different matchups, switching […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Category Specialists - Thunder Dan's Draft Targets (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's 2023-2024 premium draft kit! We're here to be your secret weapon when it comes to this fantasy basketball season. Here I want to highlight my favorite 9-cat specialists, players who can contribute across the board in all nine categories of standard […]

2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball Auction Targets and Draft Values (Premium Content)
Auction drafts present a fun wrinkle for fantasy managers. In standard snake drafts, picks are largely determined by draft position, especially in the first round. If you draw the 12th pick in a 12-team league, you’re not going to have the opportunity to select Nikola Jokic for your squad. Another fantasy superstar in Jayson Tatum […]

Fantasy Basketball ADP Smashers 2023 - Points Leagues
There aren't many things fantasy managers can agree on entering each NBA season. However, Nikola Jokic is widely considered the best basketball player on the planet, meaning he remains No. 1 overall in preseason ADP rankings in both category and point leagues. But more than a few players, specifically Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid, are […]

Enough Already: Third-year NBA Players To Give Up On (2023-24)
In my last article, I talked about four third-year NBA players who can break out in the 2023-24 season, but not all players have such an optimistic outlook heading into this campaign. The NBA is a brutal league. The competition for minutes and a bigger role is fierce, and that's mostly because the average NBA […]

2023-24 Second-Year Breakouts for Fantasy Basketball
The 2023-24 season is almost upon us, and fans are waiting patiently to see the progress that some of their teams' young players have made. Many talented rookies entered the league last season and some of them impressed early on while others struggled. Most rookies are given a pass and are usually judged by their […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Studs - Efficiency Artists (Premium Content)
As your draft season inches closer and closer, I'm here to help give you all the advantages you need to dominate your league. There are numerous ways to win your league, but I'm here to help you spot some efficiency studs. Having efficient players is one of the many ways to dominate your league. The […]