NBA Centers: Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

While the “small ball” phenomenon has taken over basketball, the big man is not fully extinct quite yet. There are a lot of young guys playing well who won’t be flying under the radar much longer and some veterans who are re-emerging after not playing well for a long time. Be sure to check out... Read More

NBA Forwards: Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again and welcome to a new week and finally a set of decently fresh faces. I know I have been ramming the likes of John Henson and Evan Turner down some throats in the past weeks, so this week I bring a diverse group of players who offer a diverse set of skills. Some... Read More

NBA Guards: Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

This week's waiver wire guards are a mixed bag, with a few different kinds of potential fantasy basketball stars. Both veterans and a rookie make an appearance because of how well they’ve been playing, yet are still being ignored in the majority of leagues. The fantasy season is beginning to wind down and now is... Read More

Jeff Green (SG/SF MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 49% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Jeff Green has been somewhat of a fantasy basketball enigma in his eight NBA seasons. Since he was famously the 5th overall pick back in 2007 and later traded from Boston to Seattle in the Ray Allen deal, fantasy owners have been... Read More

NBA Trade Deadline: Players to Sell High, Part 1

It’s now less than three weeks from the NBA trade deadline (Feb. 18th, 3pm). A lot can change both in the NBA and on your fantasy team overnight, and even relatively small moves in the NBA can launch guys into fantasy relevance (for example, Isaiah Thomas and Reggie Jackson last season). However, a trade can... Read More

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (SF, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist made his season debut Friday following shoulder surgery in early October. Originally thought to be out for the entire season, Kidd-Gilchrist is returning to the court with 36 games remaining in the regular season for the Charlotte Hornets. He posted... Read More

Norris Cole (PG, NO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Norris Cole has been a solid bench contributor throughout his five years in the NBA, dating back to his time with the Miami Heat. Now, in his first full year with the New Orleans Pelicans, he is seeing the most minutes of... Read More

Spencer Hawes (PF/C, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Short Term Add OWNED IN: 10% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Spencer Hawes has gotten extended minutes lately with Al Jefferson and Cody Zeller hurting right now, and the 27 year old has been doing pretty well. On Wednesday, Hawes put up nine points, with four rebounds, two assists and two makes from downtown.... Read More

Toney Douglas (PG/SG, NO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Former New York Knick Toney Douglas is being asked to step up for the Pelicans with Tyreke Evans ailing and Eric Gordon sidelined for a few weeks, and so far so good. On Monday Douglas scored 18 points while dishing six assists... Read More

Justise Winslow (SF/PF, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Justise has been served lately as Justise Winslow has played over 35 minutes in each of the last four games. The perfect way to describe his fantasy value is "jack of all trades, master of none." While Winslow won't blow you... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Week 14 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... Read More

Terrence Ross (SG/SF, TOR) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Terrence Ross is yet another player who is seeing his value increase because of the injury bug going around. He doesn't offer much in many counting stats, but Ross is scoring at a very serviceable piece in the second unit for the... Read More

Josh Smith (SF/PF, HOU) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Smith, once a fantasy darling, is not really a sexy name anymore. But that doesn't mean he's totally useless. His field goal percentage is straight up terrible, but if you're strong in that category, or are punting it altogether, "J-Smoove" can... Read More

Archie Goodwin (PG/SG, PHO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: With Brandon Knight out for the next few games, it's Archie Goodwin's time to shine. Over his last three games, Goodwin has scored at least 20 points in each contest and has been a bright spot for the injury ravaged Suns. The... Read More

NBA Centers: Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

The waiver wire this week is filled with big men that are actually still in the league. Everyone, minus Alex Len, is an old face that you might have forgotten about but it turns out they're still in the NBA and they're still actually producing. These forgotten-about big guys are all putting up numbers because... Read More

NBA Guards: Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

The waiver wire is filled with under the radar play-making guards. Finding someone that averages more than five assists can be difficult at times if you don't already have an established star. The following potential waiver wire pickups all offer dynamic games that involve putting up solid assist numbers. Be sure to check out our... Read More

NBA Forwards: Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another week of questions. Today I bring you answers to the most important question of them all: "Who is playing well NOW?" These three forwards of varying sizes bring heavy momentum to the forward slot and can be the spark that any stumped Fantasy Basketball Manager could greatly use. Position Eligibility... Read More

NBA Trade Deadline: Players to Buy Low, Part 2

It’s now less than 30 days from the NBA trade deadline (Feb. 18th, 3pm) and likely even closer to your fantasy trade deadline. A lot can change both in the NBA and on your fantasy team overnight, and even relatively small moves in the NBA can launch guys into fantasy relevance (for example, Isaiah Thomas... Read More

NBA Trade Deadline: Players to Buy Low, Part 1

It’s now less than 30 days from the NBA trade deadline (Feb. 18th, 3pm) and likely even closer to your fantasy trade deadline. A lot can change both in the NBA and on your fantasy team overnight, and even relatively small moves in the NBA can launch guys into fantasy relevance (for example, Isaiah Thomas... Read More

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Suns center Alex Len was used sporadically for much of the first half of the month before missing three games with a hand injury. Understandably, he was jettisoned by many fantasy owners. However, since returning from his hand injury, he's gained new... Read More

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues for FG% and BLK OWNED IN: 17% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: The rookie out of Kentucky has bounced back after a stretch of fantasy irrelevance and is earning more minute from George Karl. Willie Cauley-Stein has played at least 20 minutes in two out of his last three games... Read More

Frank Kaminsky (PF/C, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Former Badger Frank Kaminsky looks like he's coming into his own now for the Hornets. His scoring has been pretty inconsistent, but over the last four contests he's showing signs of stability. Kaminsky has scored in double digits and shot over... Read More

Myles Turner (C, IND) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Speculative Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Myles Turner has had two nice outings in a row for the Pacers. He hasn't been getting consistent playing time, but with starting center Ian Mahinmi spraining his ankle he's had an opportunity to play more minutes. The rookie will have... Read More

Gary Harris (SG, DEN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Gary Harris is in the midst of a strong six-game run for the Nuggets, scoring double points in each of those contests. He has played 30+ minutes in those games, and should be able to continue his success as long as... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Week 13 Category Streamers – Weekend Edition

We're almost halfway into the season -- it's time to really bear down and fight for playoff positioning.  Today we have some advice on some guys to target to address specific categories in your H2H matchup. Remember, these streamers focused on making short term gains in specific categories. For general recommendations on guys to add,... Read More

NBA Forwards: Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another week of scorching waiver wire prospects available in 80-91% of Fantasy Basketball leagues. This four players listed today have either started playing hot of late, or in the case of the last two players listed, have been having great seasons but have been slept on by a majority of Fantasy... Read More

NBA Guards: Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

The Waiver Wire is filled with lots of deeper cuts this week. Most of these players are owned in less than 20% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues but have been producing at a much higher level than their ownership rate. All these guards are lesser known names who have been putting up better numbers than... Read More

Darrell Arthur (PF/C, DEN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in for Short Term Value at PF/C OWNED IN: 12% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Since the start of 2016, Darrell Arthur has played a larger role for the Denver Nuggets. He has started three of the team's seven games, seeing 25.3 minutes per game. Over that span, he has 11.9 points per game,... Read More

Donald Sloan (PG/SG, BKN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Since Jarrett Jack was ruled out for the season with a torn ACL, the Brooklyn Nets have struggled mightily to get consistent production from the point guard position. The bulk of the playing time was originally awarded to Shane Larkin, but Donald... Read More

Taj Gibson (PF/C CHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 52% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues For years, Taj Gibson has been one of the more intriguing waiver-wire caliber players in fantasy basketball, primarily because owners always wanted to see what his production would look like if given a true opportunity at extended playing time. Throughout his career,... Read More