Willie Cauley-Stein (PF/C, SAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: The Kings traded DeMarcus Cousins to the Pelicans, leaving a huge hole in the frontcourt for Sacramento. Willie Cauley-Stein, the sixth pick of the 2015 draft, is almost certain to get a lot more playing time going forward. He was only playing […]

NBA Waiver Wire (Week 18): H2H Offensive Category Streamers

It's never too early to start streaming. Whether you have an opening due to an injury, you auction-drafted a crew of stars and scrubs, or you just didn't bother putting any effort into your last couple draft picks, you probably have a player or two on your team who isn't must-own. You're better off using […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Wings (SG/SF, SF, SF/PF) for Week 18

It's the trade season in the NBA and lot's of players are having their value impacted by others or themselves switching teams. Values of all three of our Waiver wire pickups for the wing spots for Week 18 have either been impacted by previous trades, will be impacted by just made trades or might be impacted if […]

NBA Waiver Wire Bigs (PF, C, PF/C) for Week 18

Two trades in the previous week saw some big men switch sides and that opened up some opportunities for guys who are on the waiver wire in most leagues to become more than just blimps on fantasy radars. All three of the players who we'll be talking about today have benefited from trades their teams […]

Kelly Olynyk (C, BOS) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Kelly Olynyk started the season on the sidelines with a nagging shoulder injury, but has been able to stay on the court for the most part of late, and has played really well. In his last eight games, he has amassed averages […]

Alex Len (PF/C, PHO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Alex Len is averaging 7.3 PTS on 50.5 FG%, 6.3 REB and 1.3 BLK so far this season for the Suns. Those numbers are a bit underwhelming for those who had high expectations for him this season. The main reason for that […]

Andre Roberson (SG/SF, OKC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Andre Roberson doesn’t do a whole lot of scoring (6.7 points per game on the year), but he is on a defensive tear lately, and has been getting some more shots up, too. In his last four games, he has scored 9.8 […]

Tony Allen (SG/SF, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Tony Allen is only scoring 9.5 points per game this season, but he’s also been efficient, connecting on his field goals at a 46.0% clip. He has managed 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 0.5 blocks to date. Allen has struggled with injuries […]

NBA Bench Risers: Waiver Wire Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball (Week 17)

NBA teams have a multitude of players coming off the bench, each with a unique role to fill. As a fantasy owner, you need to decide which of those players can contribute across multiple categories and have the potential to make the most of their time on the court. To find bench players that can contribute more than […]

Jerian Grant (PG, CHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Jerian Grant has been playing fairly well of late with Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler missing time, averaging over 20 minutes per game and shooting well (58% over the last two weeks). If nothing changes, the Bulls stars get healthy, and Grant's […]

Garrett Temple (PG/SG, SAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Kings guard Garrett Temple was having a career season with useful, if boring, all-around contributions as a nice source of steals without being really terrible in any other category. Then he suffered a small tear in his hamstring on Jan. 31 in […]

NBA Waiver Wire Guards (PG, SG, PG/SG) for Week 17

In this post, we are looking into some potential Week 17 waiver wire pickups for guards. We'll provide options for guards, eligible at PG, SG, or PG/SG who may be available in both standard leagues (less than 50% owned) and deeper leagues (less than 25% owned), and will typically provide a boost in points, assists, threes, and […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Wings (SG/SF, SF, SF/PF) for Week 17

Most of us drafted a player who just hasn't lived up to the expectations, got injured or just doesn't produce enough to warrant a place on our respective fantasy teams. Don't get too clingy unless you believe he will resurrect by some miracle and start turning in top notch performances to make up for screwing […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers for NBA Week 17

Throughout the season, players get hot and see an increased role while others struggle and fight to stay relevant. Experienced fantasy players know this happens every year. In this weekly column, we’ll showcase those who have taken important steps forward and those who have taken steps back. These are the risers and fallers in the top-100 heading […]

NBA Waiver Wire Bigs (PF, C, PF/C) for Week 17

There's not too much talent left in the free agent pool at the center position if you're in a deep league is there? But that's no reason to stop looking! If you're still searching for an uncut diamond in the pits of the waiver wire we will try to provide you with just the right […]

NBA Bench Risers: Waiver Wire Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball (Week 16)

NBA teams have a multitude of players coming off the bench, each with a unique role to fill. As a fantasy owner, you need to decide which of those players can contribute across multiple categories and have the potential to make the most of their time on the court. To find bench players that can contribute more than […]

NBA Waiver Wire (Week 16): H2H Offensive Category Streamers

It's never too early to start streaming. Whether you have an opening due to an injury, you auction-drafted a crew of stars and scrubs, or you just didn't bother putting any effort into your last couple draft picks, you probably have a player or two on your team who isn't must-own. You're better off using […]

NBA Waiver Wire Guards (PG, SG, PG/SG) for Week 16

In this post, we are looking into some potential Week 16 waiver wire pickups for guards. We'll provide options for guards, eligible at PG, SG, or PG/SG who may be available in both standard leagues (less than 50% owned) and deeper leagues (less than 25% owned), and will typically provide a boost in points, assists, threes, and […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers for NBA Week 16

Throughout the season, players get hot and see an increased role while others struggle and fight to stay relevant. Experienced fantasy players know this happens every year. In this weekly column, we’ll showcase those who have taken important steps forward and those who have taken steps back. These are the risers and fallers in the top-100 heading […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Wings (SG/SF, SF, SF/PF) for Week 16

The regular season of the NBA is more than half way through and the trade deadline is just around the corner. If you have a cut candidate on your team be sure to keep your eyes wide open for any trades that would change values of players directly involved or those impacted by the moves. […]

NBA Waiver Wire Bigs (PF, C, PF/C) for Week 16

Need a tall player for your team? If you've been searching for bigs this season the waiver wire has been slim pickings. If you don't act on time, you could miss out on the little talent that is to be found there. But fear not! You're not alone. In the previous weeks we have been featuring a […]

NBA Bench Risers: Waiver Wire Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball (Week 15)

NBA teams have a multitude of players coming off the bench, each with a unique role to fill. As a fantasy owner, you need to decide which of those players can contribute across multiple categories and have the potential to make the most of their time on the court. To find bench players that can contribute more than […]

NBA Waiver Wire (Week 15): H2H Offensive Category Streamers

It's never too early to start streaming. Whether you have an opening due to an injury, you auction-drafted a crew of stars and scrubs, or you just didn't bother putting any effort into your last couple draft picks, you probably have a player or two on your team who isn't must-own. You're better off using […]

Dario Saric (SF/PF, PHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 43% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Dario Saric, who just recently gained small forward eligibility, has been a roller coaster ride for his owners so far this season, but the rookie is still coming to terms with the differences between Europe and the NBA. His season averages aren't […]

Ivica Zubac (C, LAL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Ivica Zubac didn't have much space in the Lakers’ rotation in the beginning of the season, playing in just seven of their first 42 games. But he has now appeared in eight straight games, and has turned a few heads doing it. In […]

Jameer Nelson (PG, DEN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: After shooting below 40% for every year of his thirties to date, all of a sudden prime Orlando Jameer Nelson is back, shooting .449 on the season, including .485 since the calendar flipped to 2017. This sudden efficiency, combined with his steady […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Wings (SG/SF, SF, SF/PF) for Week 15

As R. Kelly says, I believe you can fly! Your fantasy NBA team that is. But to fly, you've got to spread your wings. Yeah, I changed it up so much it defeats the purpose of quoting the great artist. Anyway, if you're unsatisfied with your current set of aforementioned wings, you might want to […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers for NBA Week 15

Throughout the season, players get hot and see an increased role while others struggle and fight to stay relevant. Experienced fantasy players know this happens every year. In this weekly column, we’ll showcase those who have taken important steps forward and those who have taken steps back. These are the risers and fallers in the top-100 heading […]

NBA Waiver Wire Guards (PG, SG, PG/SG) for Week 15

In this post, we are looking into some potential Week 15 waiver wire pickups for guards. We'll provide options for guards, eligible at PG, SG, or PG/SG who may be available in both standard leagues (less than 50% owned) and deeper leagues (less than 25% owned), and will typically provide a boost in points, assists, threes, and […]

NBA Waiver Wire Bigs (PF, C, PF/C) for Week 15

If you have some dead weight on your roster and could use a center to better fill that spot you're in the right place. We will be taking a look at some potential Week 15 waiver wire pickups for power forwards and centers who should help your team become even more competitive. This year, RotoBaller is separating […]