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 […]

NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 6)

The injuries have definitely reshaped the NBA since the beginning of the season. Too many decent players are going down and that's a real shame. But one man's bad luck means a golden opportunity for another. And it's the same in fantasy basketball as well. So all of us in deep leagues have to pay […]

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 Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 6

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 […]

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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 6 Breakouts and Waiver Wire

Week 5 is in the rear-view mirror as we continue to cruise through the fantasy hoops season. As a reminder to teams who are struggling, owners who has been following up to their team's struggles should have an understanding of what they're missing,or why exactly they're losing. The early-hot starts from certain players have likely […]

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 […]

NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 5)

Got any bums on your bench screwing you over game after game? Stuck in a deep league with no obvious value on the waiver wire? Those are some dark clouds, I'll give you that. But don't fret. There's always a silver lining. Even in the deepest of leagues you can find a useful guy who […]

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 Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 5

It's Week 5 -- the value of players is beginning to stabilize, with the amount of high upside season long adds giving way to borderline or specialist contributors and guys with new opportunities from injuries. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions, and instead, we're separating them […]

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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 5 Waiver Wire

The injury bug has been spreading throughout the NBA, where key stars will be looking at extended time in the sidelines. The latest key fantasy stars to drop include Rudy Gobert and D'Angelo Russell. Unfortunately, injuries do happen often than not and it’s only the nature of the game where we as fantasy players, have […]

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 […]

Emmanuel Mudiay (PG, DEN) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Now in his third season in the NBA, Congo-born Emmanuel Mudiay is no longer starting, rather coming off the bench. In his new role, however, he’s thriving, leading the second unit, averaging nearly 12 points per game, an improvement on last year. Still only […]

Jerian Grant (PG, CHI) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jerian Grant is now facing stiff competition from Kris Dunn for minutes at the point guard position in Chicago, but the 25-year-old is still making the most of his time on the floor. Now in his second season with the Bulls, Grant is seeing […]

NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 4)

Our NBA fantasy draft seems like it was just yesterday. Yet some of the players we picked near the end, it feels like they've been screwing us for months... Can you relate to the feeling? If so, maybe, just maybe it's time to move on. It's easier for those in a 10-12 man league. There are […]

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 Waiver Wire: Standard League Adds for Week 4

It's week 4 -- the fantasy landscape is an ever-shifting field of potential studs and potential flops. There's no need to navigate this minefield alone, so let us help you out this week. This year, we're tossing out our old convention of separating waiver wire posts into positions, and instead, we're separating them into depth […]

NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 4

Welcome to our Week 4 waiver wire rankings for all of you fantasy basketball owners. There's always an opportunity on the waiver wire for your fantasy basketball teams. Consider this your weekly quick-hit list of 10 players to consider off the waiver wire. Keep an eye out for more in-depth waiver wire analysis and columns […]

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, […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 4 Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell

We are one month in on fantasy hoops fellas. Struggling teams should know where their weaknesses lie and teams sitting firming atop of the standings should be wary of players being dropped into the waiver wire. There are always teams that are going to be making drastic drops in order to improve their team. For […]

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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Hype Train: New Teams, New Games for Four Point Guards

In the midst of all the superstars changing teams this offseason, there was an interesting game of point guard musical chairs that took place with four mid-tier point guards and four small market teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves gave up on Ricky Rubio as a shooter just when he was starting to shoot, and shipped him […]

NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 3)

We're knee deep into Week 3 of the new NBA season and some things are starting to unravel. All of us have had the opportunity to figure out which picks have made us look silly in the eyes of our competition and whether or not those players deserve our patience. I know I have a […]