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Rookie Prospect Report: Mock Draft 1.0
Rookie Prospect Report: Mock Draft 1.0
Fred Katz (@FredKatz) mock drafts the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft with the lottery results now in.
Rookie Prospect Report: Pre-Lottery NBA Mock Draft
Rookie Prospect Report: Pre-Lottery NBA Mock Draft
Fred Katz (@FredKatz) offers up a pre-lottery mock draft before Tuesday's lottery results gives us a look at how the draft will fall.
Rookie Prospect Report: 2013 Draft Prospect Rankings
Our @FredKatz ranks the top 30 prospects in this year's class
Rookie Prospect Report: Smart Move?
Top NBA prospect to skip draft, return to Oklahoma State
Hoops Lab: The Professor's NBA Playoff Cheat Sheet
Hoops Lab: The Professor's NBA Playoff Cheat Sheet
Carmelo Anthony clocks in at No. 6.
Rookie Prospect Report: Early Lottery Mock
Rookie Prospect Report: Early Lottery Mock
Perry Missner (@PerryMissner) gives a generalized early look at who we could see getting drafted in the lottery this offseason.
NBA Barometer: Fantasy Awards
NBA Barometer: Fantasy Awards
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) gives out his fantasy awards for the 2012-13 season.
Rookie Prospect Report: The All-Rookie Team
Our @FredKatz picks the top rookies in this year's class
Injury Analysis: What's Next for Kobe, Rose and Bynum?
Will we ever see the Black Mamba at full strength again?
Hoops Lab: Accountability
Hoops Lab: Accountability
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) runs through the Kobe injury and takes account of his predictions from this season.
NBA Value Meter: The Butler Did It
NBA Value Meter: The Butler Did It
Jimmy Butler is playing major minutes for the Bulls and is contributing in multiple categories. He's averaging 16.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.6 threes in 45 minutes over his last five games and is the #6 small forward on this week's meter.
Waiver Wire: A Look Back
Waiver Wire: A Look Back
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) looks back on the season to see which players were value picks and which players ruined fantasy teams.
NBA Barometer: Stars in Street Clothes
NBA Barometer: Stars in Street Clothes
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) echoes the frustrations of all fantasy players who had to go through last week without LeBron.
Rookie Prospect Report: Trey Burke's Draft Stock Should Be Soaring
@FredKatz sees a lot of Damian Lillard in the Michigan star
Injury Analysis: Big Break for the Big Three
Injury Analysis: Big Break for the Big Three
With the number one seed locked up, Miami's superstars are getting a breather
Category Strategy: Replacement's Value
Category Strategy: Replacement's Value
James Anders (@RealJRAnderson) says Wilson Chandler is the guy who can help win a championship this week. Go grab him.
NBA Value Meter: New York State of Mind
NBA Value Meter: New York State of Mind
Carmelo Anthony has been an unstoppable force for the Knicks. He's averaging 37.4 points on 56% shooting from the field over his last five games and is the top ranked small forward on this week's meter.
Hoops Lab: Advanced Value
Hoops Lab: Advanced Value
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down how advanced APM can put a spotlight on the best players and offers some great waiver targets.
Fielkow's Law: A Guide Through The Legal World Of Sports With a Fantasy Spin
Fielkow's Law: A Guide Through The Legal World Of Sports With a Fantasy Spin
A Look at The NBA's One-and-Done Rule: Part 2
NBA Barometer: Beat the Drummond
NBA Barometer: Beat the Drummond
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) says Andre Drummond's best days are ahead of him.
Rookie Prospect Report: NBA Prospects at the Final Four
How many of this weekend's stars will be drafted in June?
Injury Analysis: Another Week, Another Laker Sidelined
What's left of the Lakers' roster fights for a playoff berth
NBA Value Meter: The Return of the Game-Changer
NBA Value Meter: The Return of the Game-Changer
John Wall is finally healthy and has been a one-man show for the Washington Wizards. He's averaging 27.6 points, 8.2 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals over his last five games and is the top ranked point guard on this week's meter.
Category Strategy: Injuries Open Opportunities
Category Strategy: Injuries Open Opportunities
James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) points out some under-owned players who could help your team in specific categories.
Hoops Lab: Few Left Standing
Hoops Lab: Few Left Standing
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) congratulates the managers left standing and offers a bevy of players available on the waiver wire who can help secure a championship.
Waiver Wire: To Foul or Not to Foul
Waiver Wire: To Foul or Not to Foul
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) talks fouls and gives his weekly waiver picks.
NBA Barometer: Magic Tricks
NBA Barometer: Magic Tricks
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) says there's fantasy magic in Orlando and provides updates on all the changes in value from the last week.
The Give and Go: From the Windows to the Wall
The Give and Go: From the Windows to the Wall
Shannon (@RotoShannon) and Kyle McKeown (@RotoWireKyleNBA) talk about John Wall's career night, discuss injury replacements, and jam on point guard rankings.
Rookie Prospect Report: March Madness Has Been Tough on Prospects
This year's potential lottery picks are having a very rough March, writes @FredKatz
Injury Analysis: Gasol Sidelined?
Injury Analysis: Gasol Sidelined?
Jeff Stotts (@RotoWireATC) breaks down Marc Gasol's abdominal injury and more
Category Strategy: Play Through
Category Strategy: Play Through
James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) is annoyed with coaches' management of players in foul trouble and has some pickups in mind to help in the playoffs.
NBA Value Meter: Spencer For Hire
NBA Value Meter: Spencer For Hire
Spencer Hawes has been dominating the paint for the Sixers. He's averaging 15.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 3.4 blocks over his last five games and is the top ranked center on this week's meter, topping Dwight Howard (pictured) among others.
Waiver Wire: Will Rose Blossom in Spring?
Waiver Wire: Will Rose Blossom in Spring?
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) thinks the Heat wouldn't mind losing and that Derrick Rose may not return until the fall.
The Give and Go: Hot Hot Heat
The Give and Go: Hot Hot Heat
Shannon (@RotoShannon) and Kyle McKeown (@RotoWireKyleNBA) discuss the Heat win streak and rankings for next season.
Hoops Lab: Land of the Unknowns
Hoops Lab: Land of the Unknowns
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) runs through the unknown players who are fantasy relevant and dissects the NBA in the Hoops Lab.
NBA Barometer: Playoff Heroes
NBA Barometer: Playoff Heroes
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) talks strategy for the stretch run and gives us updates on the value changes from the last week.
Rookie Prospect Report: Stock Up
Small-school stars hope to parlay March Madness into better draft position
Injury Analysis: Kobe's Controversial Ankle Injury
Injury Analysis: Kobe's Controversial Ankle Injury
Plus: Can you count on 'Melo for the rest of this season?
NBA Value Meter: Start Your Blazers
NBA Value Meter: Start Your Blazers
With averages of 21.6 points and 9.4 rebounds in eight games this month - and five games on tap for the Trail Blazers this week - Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge tops the list of power forwards this week.
Category Strategy: Player B
Category Strategy: Player B
James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) reminds us that fantasy is supposed to be fun, but he still wants to win. So, Reggie Evans.
Hoops Lab: Hot Hot Heat
Hoops Lab: Hot Hot Heat
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down the fantasy impact of the Heat's win streak and takes a run through the week's news.
Waiver Wire: Final Month Push
Waiver Wire: Final Month Push
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) talks strategy for the final month and looks at some guys that are picking up their production.
NBA Barometer: Prince of Thieves
NBA Barometer: Prince of Thieves
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) spotlights Ricky Rubio's triple-double and runs through all the changing value in fantasy.
The Give and Go: Suns, Bucks, and Bulls
The Give and Go: Suns, Bucks, and Bulls
Shannon and Kyle McKeown discuss recent happenings in fantasy and general NBA storylines.
Injury Analysis: Rose and Irving, STAT and 'Melo
Injury Analysis: Rose and Irving, STAT and 'Melo
Recent injuries raise more questions than answers
Category Strategy: Weekly Schedules
Category Strategy: Weekly Schedules
James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) helps you set your lineup for the playoffs and points out players to target in specific categories.
NBA Value Meter: Grand Theft Basketball
NBA Value Meter: Grand Theft Basketball
Ricky Rubio has been racking up steals at a prolific rate. He's averaging 12.8 points, 9.3 assists, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 steals over his last 10 games and is the #4 point guard on this week's meter.
Waiver Wire: MSG
Waiver Wire: MSG "Day-to-Day"
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) says Carmelo's injury may be a bigger deal than the Knicks are letting on and gives some good value buys on the waiver wire.
Hoops Lab: Trade Targets
Hoops Lab: Trade Targets
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) looks at the fantasy trade deadline and breaks down the league's latest news.
NBA Barometer: On the Origin of Jennings
NBA Barometer: On the Origin of Jennings
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) goes over Brandon Jenning's evolution and the changing values in the NBA.
The Give and Go: Kanter Bargnani Me any Favors
The Give and Go: Kanter Bargnani Me any Favors
Shannon (@RotoShannon) and Kyle McKeown (@RotoWireKyleNBA) discuss the recent happenings in the NBA.
Rookie Prospect Report: The John Wall Effect
Rookie Prospect Report: The John Wall Effect
The John Wall Effect does exist and it's becoming more and more apparent with each Bradley Beal swish.
Injury Analysis: The King Escapes Injury
Injury Analysis: The King Escapes Injury
An awkward fall during Sunday's win didn't slow LeBron James much.
Category Strategy: Obvious MVP
Category Strategy: Obvious MVP
James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) gives his two cents on the MVP race and offers up category-specific advice.
NBA Value Meter: Flash is Back
NBA Value Meter: Flash is Back
LeBron James is getting all of the attention but Dwyane Wade is stuffing the stat sheet on a nightly basis. He's averaging 27.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.4 blocks over his last five games and is the top ranked shooting guard.
Waiver Wire: Risk and Reward
Waiver Wire: Risk and Reward
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) reflects on Curry's explosion and the fact the Magic won the Dwight Howard trade.
Hoops Lab: Curry at the Top
Hoops Lab: Curry at the Top
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) reassesses Stephen Curry's value and dissects the NBA in the Hoops Lab.
Box Score Breakdown: Wednesday Review
Kyle McKeown (@RotoWireKyleNBA) breaks down the relevant stories from Wednesday's box scores.
NBA Barometer: Rookies Breaking Out
NBA Barometer: Rookies Breaking Out
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) talks about the rookies breaking out in fantasy and the value changes over the last week.
Box Score Breakdown: Tuesday Review
Box Score Breakdown: Tuesday Review
Kyle McKeown (@RotoWireKyleNBA) breaks down the relevant stories from Tuesday's box scores.
The Give and Go: Real and Fantasy Deadlines
The Give and Go: Real and Fantasy Deadlines
Shannon (@RotoShannon) and Kyle McKeown (@RotoWireKyleNBA) have a conversation about the real and fantasy trade deadlines and other NBA topics.
Fielkow's Law: A Guide Through The Legal World of Sports With a Fantasy Spin
Fielkow's Law: A Guide Through The Legal World of Sports With a Fantasy Spin
A Look at The NBA's One-and-Done Rule
Injury Analysis: Bogus Bogut
Injury Analysis: Bogus Bogut
Jeff Stotts (@RotoWireATC) gives us an in-depth understanding of the injuries plaguing NBA fantasy players.
Box Score Breakdown: Monday Analysis
Box Score Breakdown: Monday Analysis
Kyle McKeown (@RotoWireKyleNBA) breaks down the relevant stories from Monday's box scores.
Category Strategy: Post-Deadline Pickups
Category Strategy: Post-Deadline Pickups
James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) discusses some players to consider following the trade deadline.
NBA Value Meter: Jack Of All Trades
NBA Value Meter: Jack Of All Trades
Jarrett Jack is thriving in the Warrior's small-ball system and is making a late push for sixth man of the year. He's averaging 23.0 points, 7.0 assists and 2.3 threes over his last four games is the #5 point guard on this week's meter.
Hoops Lab: Preparing for the Stretch
Hoops Lab: Preparing for the Stretch
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) looks at strategy for the rest of the season and runs through all the league happenings during deadline week.
Waiver Wire: Trade Deadline Waiver Targets
Waiver Wire: Trade Deadline Waiver Targets
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) breaks down all the trade deadline deals and their impact in fantasy.
NBA Barometer: Trade Deadline Primer
NBA Barometer: Trade Deadline Primer
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) points out players to watch during the trade deadline Thursday and runs through players value changes from the last week.
The Give and Go: Second-Half Targets
The Give and Go: Second-Half Targets
Kyle and Shannon McKeown explore buy-low options for the second half of the NBA season.
Rookie Prospect Report: Hope You Didn't Lose Too Much Money, Nerlens
What happens when the likely #1 pick tears his ACL?
Injury Analysis: Bogut's Return
After missing so much time, the Warriors' center will progress slowly.
Category Strategy: Trade Deadline Targets
Category Strategy: Trade Deadline Targets
James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) offers some players to target in trades before the deadline.
NBA Value Meter: Magic Man
NBA Value Meter: Magic Man
Nikola Vucevic is racking up double-doubles on a nightly basis for the Orlando Magic. He's averaging 14.8 points and 13.0 rebounds over his last 10 games and is the second ranked center on this week's meter.
Waiver Wire: All-Star Questions
Waiver Wire: All-Star Questions
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) has some questions going into the All-Star break.
Hoops Lab: LeBron or Jordan
Hoops Lab: LeBron or Jordan
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) chimes in on the Jordan/LeBron debate and takes a trip through the league.
NBA Barometer: Phoenix Folly
NBA Barometer: Phoenix Folly
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) covers the frustrating rotation in Phoenix and runs through all the players gaining and losing value in the NBA.
Rookie Prospect Report: The Rookie Wall
Rookie Prospect Report: The Rookie Wall
Michael Chua (@MichaelChua7) takes a look at this season's most talked about rookies and the walls they've had to climb over.
The Give and Go: Banging the Drummond
Kyle and Shannon McKeown explore Andre Drummond's value going forward and take a look at the Spurs recent run.
Rookie Prospect Report: Understanding the Raptors
Rookie Prospect Report: Understanding the Raptors
Valanciunas May Have an Opportunity to Shine
Injury Analysis: The All-Scar Team
Injury Analysis: The All-Scar Team
The most notable injuries of the first half, from @RotowireATC
NBA Value Meter: Rudy's World
NBA Value Meter: Rudy's World
Rudy Gay's fantasy value is on the rise now that he is the #1 option in Toronto. He's averaging 24.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 1.3 threes in his first four games as a Raptor and is the #3 small forward on this week's meter.
Category Strategy: Reserve Bledsoe
Category Strategy: Reserve Bledsoe
James Anderson (@realjranderson) believes Eric Bledsoe's recent play has been equivalent to that of Russell Westbrook's.
Rookie Prospect Report: Fruitless Tanking
Rookie Prospect Report: Fruitless Tanking
Fred Katz (@FredKatz) believes tanking might be a fruitless endeavor this season.
Hoops Lab: Fantasy MVP Race
Hoops Lab: Fantasy MVP Race
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down the fantasy MVP race and runs through all the other news leading up to the All-Star Game.
Waiver Wire: Rumor Mill
Waiver Wire: Rumor Mill
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) sends some water through the rumor mill and touches on some players who can be added off the waiver wire.
NBA Barometer: MASH Unit
NBA Barometer: MASH Unit
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) tackles the issue of momentary value versus long-term value and runs down all the value changes that have happened over the last week.
The Give and Go: Taking Stock
The Give and Go: Taking Stock
Kyle and Shannon McKeown take stock of their fantasy squads and explore ways to make a run down the stretch
Injury Analysis: Rose in Bloom
Injury Analysis: Rose in Bloom
Chicago's superstar point will be back soon - but will he have any healthy teammates?
Category Strategy: Motown Calderon
Category Strategy: Motown Calderon
James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) gives his perspective on the Rudy Gay trade and points out some category-specific waiver adds.
NBA Value Meter: The Black Mamba Strikes Again
NBA Value Meter: The Black Mamba Strikes Again
Kobe Bryant's shot attempts are down but he is flirting with triple-doubles on a nightly basis. He's averaging 16.6 points, 11.2 assists and 8.6 rebounds over his last five games and is the top ranked shooting guard on this week's meter.
Hoops Lab: Rondo Inconsequential
Hoops Lab: Rondo Inconsequential
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down the impact of Rondo's injury and takes a run through all the other pertinent league news.
Waiver Wire: Lowry Rising
Waiver Wire: Lowry Rising
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) breaks down the Rudy Gay to Toronto trade, touches on it's impact in Boston, and points out some good waiver pick-ups.
Advanced Stats Analysis: Percentage Magnitude Index
Advanced Stats Analysis: Percentage Magnitude Index
Michael Chua (@MichaelChua7) introduces his Percentage Magnitude Index (PMI) and breaks down his analysis of the best and worst fantasy players in the field-goal and free-throw percentage categories.
NBA Barometer: Lowry, Terry, and Bogut, Oh My!
NBA Barometer: Lowry, Terry, and Bogut, Oh My!
Shannon McKeown (@RotoShannon) breaks down the guard mess in Boston, touches on the Rudy Gay trade, and shoots through the other value changes this week.
Rookie Prospect Report: Andre's a Giant
No one is talking about Detroit's Andre Drummond
Injury Analysis: Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo
Injury Analysis: Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo
CP3 should be back soon, Rondo done for the year
Category Strategy: Category All-Stars
Category Strategy: Category All-Stars
James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) runs down his fantasy Category All-Stars for the first half.
NBA Value Meter: The Buck Stops Here
NBA Value Meter: The Buck Stops Here
Brandon Jennings was an All-Star snub but he is playing like a fantasy All-Star this year. He's averaging 18.6 points, 6.0 assists, 2.1 threes and 1.9 steals this season and is the #3 point guard on this week's meter.
Waiver Wire: Is Dwight the Problem?
Waiver Wire: Is Dwight the Problem?
Charlie Zegers (@CharlieZegers) talks the Lakers problems, the Grizzlies and Cavs trade, and points out some good value buys on the waiver wire.
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