NBA Waiver Wire: Centers (Week 4)

It's Week 4 of the NBA season, and it is a good week to pick up some big man talent that will help for the next few weeks as injuries are starting to play a factor in who's hot and who's not. In a twist, we will be listing two players not because of why... Read More

Kosta Koufos (PF/C, SAC) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Underrated Production OWNED: 33% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Why did Kosta Koufos, after having the chance to break free of his backup role in Memphis, choose to sign with the Sacramento Kings, a team stacked at the center position with DeMarcus Cousins and Willie "Trill" Cauley-Stein? Maybe it was his familiarity... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Category Streamers - Weekend Edition (Week 3)

Week 3 of the NBA season is coming to a close, and H2H league managers realize that every category win counts in the fight for a playoff spot.  Earlier this week, we took a look at category streamers with multiple games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Today's column focuses on last minute fights for categories... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Forwards (Week 3)

Welcome to Week 3 of the NFL season. Today on RotoBaller, we will be taking a closer look at four forwards available in most leagues who can provide a spark in the coming week.  Be sure to also check out our Week 3 Waiver Wire Centers and Guards. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on... Read More

Nemanja Bjelica (PF, MIN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 40% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues This is not the first time I have banged the drum for reigning Euroleague MVP Nemanja Bjelica. This past weekend, he was one of the players featured in my “Weekend Category Streamers” piece, which you can check out here. Bjelica has provided... Read More

J.J. Hickson (PF/C, DEN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for REB and BLK in Deep H2H Leagues OWNED: 7% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: At this point in his career we know what J.J. Hickson is. He is an excellent rebounder. He's a terrible free throw shooter (which makes him untouchable in roto leagues). He will get you some blocks, but never... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Week 3 Category Streamers

Believe it or not, it is week 3 of the NBA fantasy season.  If you have had a worse than expected start to the season--don't panic! I've got some great category streamers for you this week to help you win a close category or two over the weekend. This column will be posted every week... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Guards (Week 3)

Two weeks into the season and the waiver wire cupboard for guards is surprisingly empty. Outside of Stephen Curry playing even better than last year and establishing himself as the best player in the league, the guard position has played out the way many thought it would. C.J McCollum has opened eyes to just how... Read More

Gary Neal (PG/SG, WAS) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for PTS and 3PM OWNED: 1% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: You can pretty much read what I wrote about Ramon Sessions here. This add is based purely off of the injury of Bradley Beal, but will pay off dividends for this week and possible longer. In case you’re too lazy to click... Read More

Ramon Sessions (PG/SG, WAS) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for PTS, 3PM, and AST OWNED: 1% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: You never like to see injuries to young stars like Bradley Beal, but this could be great news for future Ramon Sessions owners. The status on Beal’s injury has not been disclosed yet, but after watching it live, and knowing Beal’s... Read More

Zaza Pachulia (C, DAL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for REB and consistency OWNED: 33% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Zaza Pachulia is one of those players where you know exactly what you’re going to get from him. It’s nice to know that almost every night Zaza will sniff a double double; averaging 9.5 points, and 10.2 rebounds a game. He also... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Centers (Week 3)

The third week of the NBA season is about to get started. Through two weeks, the center position has been dominated by a lot of newcomers. Rudy Gobert has played well while still not fully living up to the preseason hype. Karl-Anthony Towns and Hassan Whiteside have both proven they will be forces in the... Read More

Jeremy Lamb (SG/SF, Cha) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Breakout Potential OWNED: 21% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: According to Al Jefferson, it is "mind-boggling" that Jeremy Lamb is still coming off of the bench in Charlotte. Hopefully Steve Clifford follows the same line of thinking. Fantasy owners, do you sense a potential windfall? Through four games in 2015, we are... Read More

Jeremy Lin (PG/SG, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues for PTS and AST OWNED: 51% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Jeremy Lin is a player many shy away from because it has become a chic thing to do. For some reason, many seemed to hope for his demise as an NBA point guard after his meteoric rise for the... Read More

Arron Afflalo (SG, NYK) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 37% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Arron Afflalo has yet to play this season, but he could debut as soon as this weekend. He had a down year in 2014-'15, averaging 13.2 points per game between the Nuggets and Trailblazers. However, he had managed at least 14 points per game in... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Category Streamers - Weekend Edition (Week 2)

Looking for some last minute weekend moves to help you steal an extra category in your H2H matchup this week?  Look no further than RotoBaller's Weekend Category Streamers.  If you're looking for more general, longer-term adds, be sure to also check out our weekly waiver wire centers, guards, and forwards.   NBA Waiver Wire: Category... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Week 2 Category Streamers

Welcome to the second weekly edition of the RotoBaller H2H Streamer Specialists column! This column will be posted every week as part of RotoBaller's regular season NBA coverage for the 2015-16 NBA season. It will focus on available players who could win you your H2H matchup in specific categories. All of these players will have... Read More

Kent Bazemore (ATL, SG/SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Kent Bazemore has been playing very well for an Atlanta Hawks team that is off to a hot start. We saw last season that the Hawks distribute the ball well and play a bit like an Eastern Conference version of the Spurs.... Read More

Kristaps Porzingis (NYK, PF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues/ Buy Low in Trades OWNED IN: 67% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: I know, Kristaps Porzingis is owned in two thirds of Yahoo Leagues, but that's not enough. The Latvian rookie has shown potential with the Knicks so far. His ability to hit from range and to score in the... Read More

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

BALLER MOVE: Short-term Add in All Leagues/Add in all 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: With "Boogie" out for a while, Willie Cauley-Stein could be in line for some extended minutes. He's really more of a short term option, but owners in need of rebounds and blocks could do a lot... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Guards (Week 2)

On Monday RotoBaller covered waiver wire centers worth adding and on Tuesday we covered forwards.  Today, in a big surprise, it's time for the guards!  Here are some PGs and SGs who might be worth adding to your team, depending on your needs and the depth of your league.   NBA Week 2 Waiver Wire:... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Forwards (Week 2)

Finding productive guys on the wire that are long term options at the forward spot is a difficult task after just a week. This list focuses on two sets of guys. The first two, Marvin Williams and Gerald Green, are guys that won't "wow" by any means but are consistently dependent. The next two, Jeremy... Read More

Rodney Hood (SG/SF, UTA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for PTS and 3PM OWNED: 54% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: I’ll be honest. I was definitely skeptical of Rodney Hood as a viable fantasy option this season, but he is growing on me. Hood has won the starting SG spot (for now) over Alec Burks, and if he continues to shoot this... Read More

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG, DET) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED: 71% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: I know, I know, 71% owned is pretty high to be including Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in a Waiver Wire Pickups article, but he wasn’t owned in the RotoBaller Writer’s Fantasy Basketball League until now, so I figured it was worth a write up. I’ll... Read More

Marvin Williams (SF/PF, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED: 46% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Pretty surprised Marvin Williams is owned in less than half of Yahoo leagues. After losing Michael Kidd-Gilchrist for the season, Marvin Williams has been forced into a much larger role on both sides of the ball in Charlotte. Unless Frank Kaminsky or Cody... Read More

Mo Williams (PG/SG, CLE) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues (Until Kyrie Irving comes back) OWNED: 60% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Mo Williams is a little higher owned than I usually include in these articles, but he should be 100% owned until Kyrie Irving comes back. Let’s get the obvious out of the way. LeBron likes and trusts Mo... Read More

NBA Waiver Wire: Centers (Week 2)

The NBA is back!  RotoBaller will be addressing waiver adds with season-long value at center, forward, and guard throughout the season. Rule number one for the first week (or even month) of the NBA season is that teams will change. A lot. So don't think too highly or freak out too much about what happens... Read More

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

BALLER MOVE: Add for REB/BLK/FG% OWNED:  34% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues ANALYSIS: Willie Cauley-Stein entered his 2015-2016 rookie campaign seemingly off the fantasy radar. Though Cauley-Stein was the #6 overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, his early role and apparent offensive limitations were major question marks for fantasy owners. Sacramento played their rookie... Read More

C.J. Miles (SG/SF, Ind) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Scoring in Deeper Leagues OWNED: 25% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: C.J. Miles, who saw significant minutes for a depleted Indiana team last season, is a versatile under-the-radar player. He is a scoring threat when he receives minutes, and he is on track in this young NBA season to achieve a career... Read More

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

BALLER MOVE: Add for Upside All-Around Production OWNED: 20% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: It is no secret that Jose Calderon's perimeter defense is severely lacking. It is only a matter of time before his successor at the point guard position, Jerian Grant, is given the opportunity to showcase his true talent as a starter. Grant... Read More