There are only a few days left in the regular season, but if you’re like me, you still have several teams battling it out. So here are some smart players to target for the final week. (Read More…)
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With the regular season almost over, once again we focus on player pickups for specific categories, such as Kris Dunn racking up steals left and right. (Read More…)
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Celtics rookie Jaylen Brown hasn’t received a lot of hype this season, but he’s come on strong since the All-Star break and has an extremely bright future.
What about Saric vs. Ingram, Hield vs. Murray, and Maker vs. Bender? (Read More…)
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Here are 25 more pickups for the final few weeks, where an inspired Cody Zeller is playing some of the best basketball of his career. (Read More…)
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There’s a lot of movement in the #10-20 range this month, but one thing is for certain: Devin Booker is definitely the top guard! (Read More…)
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Major knee injuries to Jabari Parker and Zach LaVine have soured the 2014 rookies somewhat, but guys like Jusuf Nurkic and TJ Warren are closing the season out strong.
Who will be the 1st All-Star from this group??
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We examine 25 interesting pickups for the stretch run, with revised Tiers to see how these guys compare to their peers. (Read More…)
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“Future 120” is our way of assessing the league’s top young prospects, by creating Top 30 Player Rankings for each of the past 4 Rookie classes.
This month’s update sees Seth Curry move into our Top 10, with big man Alex Len falling far. (Read More…)
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There’s only one month left in the regular season, so here are updated Tiers for the rest of March and April. Has Devin Booker already surpassed Klay?
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With fantasy playoffs set to begin for Head-to-Head leaguers and Roto leaguers fighting hard for every extra point, it’s time to focus on player pickups for specific categories. These guys may be able to give you the boost your team needs, such as Marcus Smart’s strong steals. (Read More…)
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With just over a month left in the regular season, team schedules can make a huge difference. So let’s analyze the best and worst team schedules down the stretch, such as the Clippers playing nine games over the next two weeks. (Read More…)
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Young prospects on losing teams are starting to get more playing time, and in some cases their minutes may double or even triple down the stretch.
Leading the charge are Saric and Covington, who are getting all the minutes they can handle for Philly and putting up sweet statlines.
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The NBA’s trade deadline has come and gone, so here is a freshly updated Team Depth Charts spreadsheet, plus analysis on players trending up and down, for all 30 teams.
By adding Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott (and getting Enes Kanter back from injury), the Thunder are looking much more formidable. (Read More…)
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The DeMarcus Cousins deal is still sinking in, and there might be a lot more trades on the way. Here we’ll analyze the winners and losers from a fantasy perspective… (Read More…)
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With the NBA’s trade deadline right around the corner, we focus on players rumored to be on the move, and how certain team rotations might look after making a deal or two. (Read More…)
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RotoEvil’s Opponent Stat Ratings spreadsheet helps you quickly and easily figure out the best & worst fantasy matchups for each position and numerous categories, and has been updated now that we’re at the All-Star break.
Don’t even think about starting your centers against Rudy Gobert or Marc Gasol! (Read More…)
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Trade season is officially here, with Jusuf Nurkic finally freed from Denver.
Today we’re focused on the aftermath of Nurkic for Plumlee, plus guys benefitting from injuries.
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With Jabari Parker now out for the season, does Durant still have the edge over Giannis?
Use these Tiers to come up with smart trade offers and to help determine the top free agents available in your leagues! (Read More…)
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Khris Middleton has been cleared for takeoff, making him an excellent pickup this week. Here are 8 guards, 8 forwards and 4 centers to consider adding, from aging vets to promising youngsters. (Read More…)
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For this year’s rookie crop, it’s time to focus on young players with more minutes coming their way.
The Lakers have a couple of talented 19 year olds, but who else might become impact rookies after the All-Star break? (Read More…)
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Last month it was Montrezl Harrell soaring into the Top 10 of this class, and this month it’s Norman Powell, as he continues to step up when called upon.
And believe it or not, Porzingis falls to #5 this month! (Read More…)
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Kent Bazemore was ice cold in December, but he’s back and balling for Atlanta, yet is still available in many leagues.
And if Baze is gone, we have many other pickup suggestions for ya. (Read More…)
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Could a Wiggins + LaVine duo beat Jabari + Giannis? And how do Nerlens Noel, Clint Capela and Lucas Nogeuria compare to their peers?? (Read More…)
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“Future 120” is our way of assessing the league’s top young prospects, by creating Top 30 Player Rankings for each of the past 4 Rookie classes.
And our January updates have begun, to help our premium plan users spot the top young talent available in their leagues. (Read More…)
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We mentioned Austin Rivers as a top pickup LAST week, but now he’s a must-own player. With injuries around the league adding up, here are 20 solid pickups.
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We have 23 top pickups this week, including DeMarre Carroll, who is finally giving Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan some much-needed help. (Read More…)
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James Johnson has a pair of aces up his sleeve, and he’s ready to do some serious stat-stuffing for the Heat. But if Johnson is gone, there are plenty of other top pickups to consider. (Read More…)
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The Cavs have strengthened their team by adding one of the league’s top 3-point shooters, but where does Kyle Korver rank in our updated Positional Tiers?
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Today we’re examining the teams with the most (and fewest) number of games left to play. So while Lou Williams is having a great season for the Lakers, you should be trying hard to trade him. (Read More…)
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Buddy Hield climbs back into our Top 10, as he’s been making more buckets lately. So how does Hield compare now to fellow guards Jamal Murray and Kris Dunn? (Read More…)
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Our 2015 rookie rankings have been updated, with Montrezl Harrell soaring into the Top 10. But try guessing where Hezonja and Cauley-Stein (the #5 and #6 picks of 2015) rank this month… (Read More…)
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Since it’s Christmas morning, here are 25 smart pickups to consider. Add these players now while you still can! (Read More…)
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Andrew Wiggins is still #1 from this draft class, but is Zach LaVine now in the same tier, with perhaps even MORE POTENTIAL than his teammate?!? (Read More…)
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Today we’re focusing on players that are HOT, yet are still available in more than 60% of ESPN leagues.
So here are 20 guys to consider adding, from shallow to ultra-deep leagues. (Read More…)
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“Future 120” is our way of assessing the league’s top young prospects, by creating Top 30 Player Rankings for each of the past 4 Rookie classes. And our December updates have begun, to help our premium plan users spot the top young talent available in their leagues.
The Greek Freak is still at the top of this class, but Rudy Gobert has claimed our #3 spot, as he’s an emerging superstar center. (Read More…)
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He’s been sidelined for nearly 6 weeks, but Jeremy Lin is finally practicing again, so you’ll want to add him where available. (Read More…)
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Updated Positional Tiers are finally here (for our premium plan users)! In Part 2 we examine Tiers 5-6, providing commentary on the Top 215 players.
Who do I favor between Dwight Howard and Clint Capela, and how do they compare to fellow big men Andre Drummond and DeAndre Jordan? Continue reading to find out the answers to this and many more… (Read More…)
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Once again we look at player’s current ownership % in ESPN leagues to determine which guys are being slept on. Will Barton is a more obvious add (since he finally appears to be healthy), but we also have 8 recommendations for guys owned in less than 15% of leagues. (Read More…)
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It didn’t take long for Joel Embiid to claim the #1 spot over his teammate Ben Simmons, but how does Dario Saric compare to Jaylen Brown? There is a lot of movement in our 2016 rookie rankings, including 5 new players cracking our Top 30. (Read More…)
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With Reggie Jackson starting to ramp up his on-court activities, make sure he’s not available in your leagues! (Read More…)
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Towns and Porzingis are still #1 and #2 in our updated rankings, but there’s a new #3 man plus lots of player movement outside our Top 10. (Read More…)
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A month into the 2016-17 NBA season, there is absolutely no question that Andrew Wiggins is at the top of this class. But how does teammate Zach LaVine rank compared to guys like Julius Randle, Aaron Gordon and Rodney Hood? (Read More…)
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This week’s pickups are based on player’s current ownership % in ESPN leagues.
While Wes Matthews should be owned in more than 48% of leagues, we have much deeper suggestions as well (players owned in less than 5% or 10% of leagues). (Read More…)
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“Future 120” is our way of assessing the league’s top young prospects, by creating Top 30 Player Rankings for each of the past 4 Rookie classes, based on 3 key areas: their current/projected role for this season, their star potential/fantasy upside and their physical/mental readiness.
And for our MVP Assist and Hall of Fame plan users, these rankings will be updated every month during the regular season!
The Greek Freak is still at the top of the 2013 class, but there’s a new #2 man in this month’s update, as well as a player jumping from honorable mention into our Top 20. (Read More…)
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With Jrue Holiday set to return next week, he should be owned across ALL leagues. Of course we provide other top pickups as well, and let you know which unranked Future 120 guys have made positive impressions early on. (Read More…)
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This week we examine 13 players to Buy Low and 11 guys to Sell High based on their cold or hot starts to the 2016-17 season. (Read More…)
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Kris Dunn was a no-brainer pickup once Ricky Rubio was declared “out indefinitely” for Minnesota, but there are plenty more smart pickups this week for you savvy and well-informed fantasy owners. (Read More…)
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With the help of RotoEvil, you should have formed a strong team on draft day. But now it’s time to start managing your roster, and as premium users you’re getting RotoEvil’s MVP Assistance.
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Since most teams have played only one game thus far, it’s a bit too early to make add/drop decisions. For example, if you dropped Mason Plumlee after his disappointing game against the Jazz (2 points, 1 rebound, 4 fouls in 15 minutes), you’re likely regretting that after his excellent game against the Clippers (17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks in 31 minutes).
So we’re saving our add/drop suggestions for Sunday morning (for Premium users only), instead looking at certain team’s player rotations, trying to spot starter vs. bench trends for the season ahead. (Read More…)
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Okay RotoEvil Nation, time to see how you did in your drafts! Jump inside and list your rosters/draft results, then get feedback and suggestions from others. (Read More…)
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Our Draft Tracker Tool is without a doubt the most useful & effective fantasy basketball tool available. With Customizable Rankings & Auction Values based on your league settings, built-in Positional Tiers that automatically update, sortable Stat Projections for 400+ players, and our useful Team Tracker to monitor your team’s strengths & weaknesses, anyone drafting without this is at a major disadvantage!
Here is your final update (10/23) before the regular season begins! (Read More…)
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Our Positional Tiers are great for helping you decide between two players, such as rising phenom Julius Randle or the slowly fading away Dirk Nowitzki. They’re also great for obtaining late round value, while everyone else is picking from Tier 5, Tier 4 guys will simply fall into your lap!
Last Updated: October 23rd
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Depth Charts have been updated to reflect opening day rosters. (Read More…)
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Last night was my always fun but grueling Auction Draft, with a very competitive group featuring many of the same owners year after year. It’s always interesting to look at the results, but it’s also a lot of price data to take in all at once.
So let’s break down the auction by each team’s Starting Five, meaning the 5 guys they spent the most on. Using a $200 salary cap, it’s interesting to see that one team went as high as $186 on their first five guys, while another team spent just $99, saving up for stronger depth. Can you guess which Starting 5 is mine??? (Read More…)
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Preseason is winding down, and I’ve identified my favorite late round targets for leagues of ALL shapes and sizes. Using ADP (Average Draft Position) data to make player comparisons, I let you know which value/upside picks I’m liking the most, and which players are intriguing but I’m not so sure about.
This article is only available for premium users. Email to inquire about upgrading. Is Zach Randolph or JaMychal Green the smarter late round target? (Read More…)
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Many RotoEvil regulars have been asking, “where did the Career Year Candidates and Breakout Stars go?”
The answer is right here, in this new and improved article focusing on 20 leading candidates to win Most Improved Player for 2016-17.
Knowing which guys are going to break out and elevate their games is crucial for fantasy hoops, and when it comes to these predictions, our crystal ball has proven to be much clearer and more accurate than other sites. So come on in to discover the leading candidates to join CJ McCollum and Jimmy Butler, the last two Most Improved Player winners! (Read More…)
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Part 2 has now been added! Having recently completed my first 25 round draft of the season (300 players deep), it’s time to dive right in with some Draft Analysis and a breakdown of my team called RADIO RAHEEM.
This article is only available for premium users. Email to inquire about upgrading. (Read More…)
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Our projected win-loss records for all 30 teams have been updated based on early preseason observations. In this update we also include our 10 favorite over/under win total bets, which we’ve been very good at selecting in recent years! (Read More…)
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Auction drafts are very different than normal snake drafts, and things can get hectic quickly if you’re not well-prepared. So in this article we examine the pros and cons of different auction strategies, and provide you with helpful bidding and spending tips so that you can stay calm, cool and confident during your auction, and come away with the strongest team in your league. (Read More…)
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I’ve been getting more and more questions via email, so it’s time to open up a Reader Mailbag segment, where you guys (and gals) can post your questions inside, then I’ll share my answers with ALL RotoEvil readers.
Just try and come correct with your questions, cuz I got knowledge and skills like Jordan and am not afraid to jaw at you like Gary Payton! (Read More…)
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In this premium article I reveal my preferred superstars and 1st round draft spots for 2016-17, plus my favorite players to target in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th rounds. This is basically my “Top Secret” version of Cornerstone Combos, and is only available to premium plan users.
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In this Avoid or Be Careful article, we examine players that are currently banged up or still recovering from previous surgeries. Some of these guys you’ll want to avoid completely and some you’ll want to be careful about, while others are healthier and simply need to be monitored. (Read More…)
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In our Bounce Back Ballers article, we examine 20 players who had rough 2015-16 seasons. In addition to missing games due to injury, they also struggled to play up to their abilities when they were on the court.
Besides Bradley Beal, which other ballers are primed to bounce back in 2016-17?
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In this Avoid or Be Careful article, we examine guys with lots of career mileage on their body odometers.
With over 50,000 and 40,000 career minutes respectively, are Dirk and Pau still safe players to draft? (Read More…)
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One reason why the Gasol brothers are so valuable is their ability to block shots while still knocking down free throws at a high rate, a very valuable skill for fantasy purposes. So in this article we examine players who have made this club before and assess whether or not they’re likely to make it again, while suggesting the 6 most likely candidates to become 1st time club members in 2016-17. (Read More…)
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In this article we examine players who are capable of knocking down threes without hurting your overall FG%, a very valuable skill for fantasy purposes.
Some of these guys are obvious (Steph Curry and Kevin Durant), but others will surprise you with their sneaky fantasy value. (Read More…)
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In this new feature article we examine 20 key veterans on new teams, focusing on how well they’ll fit in, how much playing time they’ll get and their overall outlook for 2016-17. By using our scores (max 10 point scale) and in-depth analysis (each player gets a 2nd opinion), you’ll know which vets to target and which guys to stay away from.
It’s not difficult to envision Kevin Durant thriving on the Warriors, but what kind of expectations should fans have for Serge Ibaka going to the Magic, Harrison Barnes joining the Mavericks and Rondo and Wade now teaming up in Chicago? (Read More…)
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The first few players that you draft are extremely important, because they build the foundation and form the identity for all winning fantasy teams. In our popular Cornerstone Combos article, we suggest 6 players to consider teaming up with each potential 1st round pick, including some great ideas for Russell Westbrook. (Read More…)
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Now back home in Atlanta, Dwight Howard is saying that he wants to be the best player and leader that he can be. But the former MVP candidate now has Hassan Whiteside to contend with in this division, as well as a potent big man trio in Orlando (Vucevic, Ibaka, Biyombo) and his former pupil (Marcin Gortat) in Washington.
With no elite team in the Southeast, this is a pretty wide open division. (Read More…)
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It shows how powerful LeBron James is when a dude as big and strong as Andre Drummond struggles to contain him in the paint. But the Pistons and Pacers are solid bets to make the playoffs again, and the young Bucks are dangerous too. As for those revamped Chicago Bulls, there are lots of question marks heading into preseason… (Read More…)
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