Nikola Mirotic (SF/PF, CHI) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 6-10 CURRENT ADP: 110.6 ANALYSIS: 25-year-old Nikola Mirotic took a step in the right direction in his sophomore campaign last year, but could be set to move his career miles ahead for the 2016-17 season. With Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah gone from the picture in Chicago, Mirotic’s role has suddenly grown significantly, and he […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF, BKN) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 8-12 CURRENT ADP: 100 ANALYSIS: The biggest mystery of our trio, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will be taking on a significantly larger role in his second professional season with the Brooklyn Nets. The 21-year-old played in 29 games and started 17 last year, averaging 5.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 21.2 […]

D'Angelo Russell (PG, LAL) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 5-8 CURRENT ADP: 66.8 ANALYSIS: D'Angelo “Ice in my veins” Russell is going to go off this year. I don’t know if people are punishing their fantasy teams because of the whole Nick Young fiasco or if they just don’t get how good this young guard is. He is now the dominant player on […]

Goran Dragic (PG/SG, MIA) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 4-6 CURRENT ADP: 52.3 ANALYSIS: Goran Dragic had his worst statistical season in five years last season while still playing around the same amount of minutes (32 MPG). The immediate reaction is to assume that he’s aging and the decline has to do with that. As a result, he is being taken behind the […]

Dennis Schroder (PG, ATL) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 4-8 CURRENT ADP: 62.8 ANALYSIS: The Hawks have finally decided to let Dennis Schroder loose. Remember Reggie Jackson while he was on the Thunder and people weren’t sure if he was ready to take over as “the main guy”? Basically the same situation is playing out right now in Atlanta. Just like Jackson, Schroder […]

Jamal Murray (SG, DEN) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 9-13 CURRENT ADP: 128.8 ANALYSIS: Jamal Murray was extremely impressive in his lone season at Kentucky. The Canadian was the seventh overall pick in the 2016 Draft, and he’ll have every opportunity to be a key contributor for the Denver Nuggets. The 6’4” guard can do a bit of everything and he has a […]

Buddy Hield (SG, NOP) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 8-12 CURRENT ADP: 118.1 ANALYSIS: 2016-17 is already shaping up to be a long season for the Pelicans. With Jrue Holiday tending to his ill wife and Tyreke Evans expected to miss the first month or two of the season, Buddy Hield will be able to make in impact sooner than originally hoped on […]

Dario Saric (PF, PHI) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 7-11 CURRENT ADP: 159.6 ANALYSIS: So far, Dario Saric has been lost in the rookie hype of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. However, with the foot injury suffered by Simmons, owners should be looking to Saric as a late round flier who has the potential to vastly out perform his FantasyPros ADP of 172. […]

Ryan Anderson (PF/C, HOU) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 8-12 CURRENT ADP: 208 ANALYSIS: Do you want three pointers? Because drafting Ryan Anderson is how you get three pointers. Anderson had a career year in 2013-14, with averages of 19.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.0 three pointers per game. His three point attempts have dipped over the last couple years, reaching a […]

Robert Covington (SF/PF, PHI) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 8-12 CURRENT ADP: 109.3 ANALYSIS: For those of you punting FG%, Robert Covington is a forward that should be squarely in your sights. In 28 MPG last year, Covington averaged 12.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 threes and 1.6 steals per game. While he shoots a horrid 38% from the field, he makes the perfect […]

Jeremy Lin (PG/SG, BKN) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 6-10 CURRENT ADP: 88.6 ANALYSIS: Will Linsanity sweep through the Big Apple once more? Now in his second stint playing in New York, this time in a Brooklyn Nets uniform, Jeremy Lin will look to uncork some of the magic he bottled up and stored next to Landry Field's couch during his improbable run […]

Justise Winslow (SF/PF, MIA) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 8-12 CURRENT ADP: 130 ANALYSIS: Heading into just his second season in the NBA, Justise Winslow has some very large shoes to fill in South Beach. Dwayne Wade has left the city where he won two championships, leaving a ton of unanswered questions in Miami. The Heat have a bunch of options at two guard, […]

Enes Kanter (C, OKC) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in Rounds 7-11 CURRENT ADP: 77.8 ANALYSIS: With the loss of Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka, everyone is rightly focusing on Russell Westbrook, however Enes Kanter is also in line to see a huge boost in minutes and usage.  Last year Kanter posted a solid stat line of 12.7 points and 8.1 rebounds in just 21 […]

Robin Lopez (C, CHI) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft in Rounds 8-12 CURRENT ADP: 99.1 ANALYSIS: The reason Robin Lopez has an ADP of 99.1 is because he does nothing that stands out to fantasy players.  He will not wow you with any one statistical area, however where Lopez shines is his incredibly consistent play. Last season, he averaged a solid 10.3 points, 7.3 rebounds […]

Players to Target When Punting FG% in Fantasy Basketball Drafts

When adopting punting strategies, fantasy owners need to remember that the point of punting is to maximize the value of their players, not to explicitly throw away a few categories. Punting FG% could be a widely used strategy this season, as first round staples James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Paul George will shoot under 45%. Owners […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (10/18/16): MLB DFS Advice

The final postseason contests prior to the World Series are well underway. The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are locked in a tight battle, as are the Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays. It'll be interesting to see how these two series shape up. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball […]

Early 2017 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Rankings

Welcome back to the series that further proves that the itch of fantasy baseball never goes away. We're gathered here to look at my thoughts on the top players at each position. Assume a standard 5x5 redraft league with the rankings. We led off with catchers before hitting first, second and third base, and now we check in with […]

Daily Fantasy Hockey Cheat Sheet (10/18/16): NHL Lineup Picks

RotoBallers, welcome back to our daily fantasy hockey cheat sheets for FanDuel and DraftKings. Below you will find my NHL DFS lineup picks, sleepers and stacks for Tuesday, October 18th of the 2016/2017 NHL season. Tonight we have a big 12 game slate with four teams (SJ, PIT, OTT, COL) playing on back-to-back nights. This should have less […]

Rob Kelley (RB, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Rob Kelley is starting to work his way into the mix for Washington. This undrafted rookie made the most of his time against the Eagles, running for 59 yards on five rushing attempts. Matt Jones put up another excellent effort, so Kelley won't be pushing for the […]

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Give Terrance West some credit. He is holding onto his starting job with three straight solid performances. Kenneth Dixon has moved down from a possible committee candidate to a handcuff only. He only saw two carries in Week 6 after seeing three carries the previous game. […]

Wendell Smallwood (RB, PHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Wendell Smallwood is still running second to Ryan Mathews in Philadelphia, but we know Mathews' history. Smallwood showed his explosiveness with a 86-yard kickoff return TD, so leagues that count special teams stats should pay special attention. Smallwood is just a speculative adds for teams that […]

Zach Zenner (RB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: You might be tempted to avoid the Lions' backfield altogether, which may not be the worst idea. Still, it's worth mentioning that Zach Zenner ran for 58 yards in his first extended action of the season. Riddick and Washington may return soon, rendering Zenner useless, but […]

Jacquizz Rodgers (RB, TB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Starter Doug Martin should be back after the bye week, but Charles Sims is on IR. Jacquizz Rodgers will at least have a role on passing downs and as a change of pace. Martin has not proven to be the most durable, so it's worth holding onto […]

Chris Ivory (RB, JAX) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 66% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Chris Ivory's final rushing numbers weren't overly impressive (11 CAR, 32 YDS), but he did reach the end zone for his first TD as a Jag. Ivory is still a worthy stash, given the fact he is available in half of fantasy leagues where the […]

Devontae Booker (RB, DEN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: No, there is nothing wrong with C.J. Anderson. That hasn't stopped the Broncos from gradually increasing Devontae Booker's workload over the last couple of weeks. Booker actually outrushed Anderson on Thursday night with 46 yards on just five attempts. Clearly, the Broncos see something in Booker that […]

Jay Ajayi (RB, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 10-team leagues Owned In: 37% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: So much for the return of Arian Foster. Technically he did return, but was not in the starting lineup and carried the ball just three times. Enter Jay Ajayi, who had never even run for 50 yards in a single game in his brief NFL career. […]

Mike Gillislee (RB, BUF) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Shady's backup was just that on Sunday, carrying the ball six times. Mike Gillislee produced 60 yards and a touchdown thanks to a 44-yard scamper in garbage time at the end of Sunday's rout against the 49ers. He won't have much stand-alone value, but the effectiveness […]

MarQueis Gray (TE, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Third-string tight ends make their way on fantasy rosters as often as waterboys and assistant coaches, but MarQueis Gray is someone to watch in deep leagues after catching three passes for 81 yards against Pittsburgh.  With Jordan Cameron concussed and Dion Sims ineffective, Gray could play […]

Jack Doyle (TE, IND) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dwayne Allen injured his ankle on Sunday night and his status has yet to be determined. Meanwhile, Doyle caught his third touchdown pass in a half-dozen games and would be in line for more work and targets if Allen misses games. Check out RotoBaller's famous fantasy football […]

Larry Donnell (TE, NYG) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Will Tye had his chance to steal Larry Donnell spot while Donnell was sidelined with a concussion, but Tye fumbled it away like he was Tiki Barber between 2000 and 2003. Donnell caught six passes in his return this past week, so he could do some […]