2021 Fantasy Basketball Rankings, News and Draft Kit

Fantasy Basketball Playoffs Strategy Guide

With the fantasy basketball postseason just around the corner, Nick Whalen writes on the keys to a successful playoff run.

Custom Week 18 Rankings

Use our customizable rankings tools to help with tough lineup decisions heading into the week.

Weekly Schedule Grid

With the playoffs upon us, be sure to consult our schedule grid before setting weekly lineups.

Yahoo DFS Basketball: Monday Picks

Is Ja Morant a target or a stay-away on tonight's slate? Mike Barner has the answer.

FanDuel NBA: Monday Value Plays

Jeff Edgerton digs into Monday's slate and thinks Ben Simmons is too big a bargain to ignore.

DraftKings NBA: Monday Picks

Ryan Belongia checks out Monday's slate and likes Steph Curry to keep lighting it up in a marquee matchup against the 76ers.

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Yahoo DFS Basketball: Monday Picks

Today

Is Ja Morant a target or a stay-away on tonight's slate? Mike Barner has the answer.

FanDuel NBA: Monday Value Plays

Today

Jeff Edgerton digs into Monday's slate and thinks Ben Simmons is too big a bargain to ignore.

DraftKings NBA: Monday Picks

Today

Ryan Belongia checks out Monday's slate and likes Steph Curry to keep lighting it up in a marquee matchup against the 76ers.

NBA Waiver Wire: More Top Adds for Week 18

Yesterday

With the fantasy playoffs set to begin in many leagues this week, Gabe Allen lays out his top waiver wire recommendations.

DraftKings NBA: Sunday Cheat Sheet

Yesterday

With no John Wall in the lineup, Chandler Vessels is high on Kevin Porter's potential in Orlando.

FanDuel NBA: Sunday Value Plays

Yesterday

If you're looking for a guard with upside at a reasonable salary, Juan Carlos Blanco likes Cole Anthony versus the Rockets.

Yahoo DFS Basketball: Sunday Picks

Yesterday

Joel Bartilotta is big on value today, including Hassan Whiteside and a possible huge stat line against the Mavs.

FanDuel NBA: Saturday Value Plays

2 days ago

With Bradley Beal less than 100 percent healthy, Russell Westbrook has been on a tear.

DraftKings NBA: Saturday Cheat Sheet

2 days ago

Steph Curry has averaged 59 fantasy points over his past six games.

Yahoo DFS Basketball: Saturday Picks

3 days ago

Jayson Tatum has averaged 45 fantasy points over his past 13 games.

NBA Waiver Wire: More Top Adds for Week 18

Yesterday

With the fantasy playoffs set to begin in many leagues this week, Gabe Allen lays out his top waiver wire recommendations.

Fantasy Basketball Podcast: LMA Retires, AD & KD Return, LaVine & Wiseman Out

3 days ago

Alex Barutha, Shannon McKeown and that other guy discuss LMA's retirement, the return of AD & KD, plus injury issues with Zach LaVine and James Wiseman.

NBA Waiver Wire: Best Adds for Week 18

3 days ago

Monte Morris is one of several Nuggets players who will be asked to step up in the absence of Jamal Murray.

Fantasy Basketball Playoffs Strategy Guide

3 days ago

With the fantasy basketball postseason just around the corner, Nick Whalen writes on the keys to a successful playoff run.

SXM Highlights: Jokic or Doncic for MVP?

4 days ago

Nick Whalen joins Chris Liss on SiriusXM to debate whether Nikola Jokic or Luka Doncic should win the 2020-21 MVP.

NBA Podcast: Nuggets Lose Murray + Previewing the Play-In

5 days ago

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss Jamal Murray's season-ending injury before breaking down the teams most likely to compete in the play-in tournament for the 7th and 8th seeds.

Category Strategy: 7 Specialists to Help You Climb the Standings

5 days ago

Even when Serge Ibaka (back) returns, Ivica Zubac will be worth rostering if you need rebounds.

NBA Observations: Nuggets Lose Murray, KD Returns, LeBron's Timetable and More

6 days ago

In this week's look around the league, Nick Whalen writes on Jamal Murray's injury, Jusuf Nurkic's minutes limit, Jayson Tatum's post-All-Star surge and much more.

NBA Waiver Wire: More Top Adds for Week 17

8 days ago

Ahead of another busy week in the NBA, Gabe Allen runs through his top waiver wire adds, including the Spurs' Keldon Johnson.

Fantasy Basketball Podcast: Oladipo Hurt, Drummond Back, OKC FA's

10 days ago

Alex Barutha, Shannon McKeown and K-Train Crites address Victor Oladipo's knee injury, Andre Drummond's return for the Lakers and all those OKC free agent options. Plus Waiver Wire & DFS.

Yahoo DFS Basketball: Monday Picks

Today

Is Ja Morant a target or a stay-away on tonight's slate? Mike Barner has the answer.

FanDuel NBA: Monday Value Plays

Today

Jeff Edgerton digs into Monday's slate and thinks Ben Simmons is too big a bargain to ignore.

DraftKings NBA: Monday Picks

Today

Ryan Belongia checks out Monday's slate and likes Steph Curry to keep lighting it up in a marquee matchup against the 76ers.

DraftKings NBA: Sunday Cheat Sheet

Yesterday

With no John Wall in the lineup, Chandler Vessels is high on Kevin Porter's potential in Orlando.

FanDuel NBA: Sunday Value Plays

Yesterday

If you're looking for a guard with upside at a reasonable salary, Juan Carlos Blanco likes Cole Anthony versus the Rockets.

Yahoo DFS Basketball: Sunday Picks

Yesterday

Joel Bartilotta is big on value today, including Hassan Whiteside and a possible huge stat line against the Mavs.

FanDuel NBA: Saturday Value Plays

2 days ago

With Bradley Beal less than 100 percent healthy, Russell Westbrook has been on a tear.

DraftKings NBA: Saturday Cheat Sheet

2 days ago

Steph Curry has averaged 59 fantasy points over his past six games.

Yahoo DFS Basketball: Saturday Picks

3 days ago

Jayson Tatum has averaged 45 fantasy points over his past 13 games.

FanDuel NBA: Friday Value Plays

3 days ago

Juan Carlos Blanco likes Aaron Gordon in his matchup with the Rockets.

DraftKings Sportsbook: Friday Best Bets

3 days ago

Joe Bartel breaks down the board at the DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday's NBA action, where Minnesota's D'Angelo Russell carries an inflated points prop going into his matchup against Miami.

Handicapping the NBA: Friday Picks

3 days ago

Alex Barutha and Joe Bartel are both targeting the Nuggets.

Handicapping the NBA: Thursday Picks

4 days ago

Everyone has their eye on the Warriors-Cavaliers game.

DraftKings Sportsbook: Wednesday Best Bets

5 days ago

Joe Bartel dives in on Wednesday's packed slate of games and offers up his best prop bets. Is Denver's Aaron Gordon a lock to step up in the scoring column in Jamal Murray's absence? Not so fast, says Joe.

Handicapping the NBA: Wednesday Picks

5 days ago

The Bulls and Magic are playing for the first time since their blockbuster trade.

DraftKings Sportsbook: Tuesday Best Bets

6 days ago

AJ Schullo scours Tuesday's slate for the best bets on the board at the DraftKings Sportsbook, where the matchup between the Clippers and the Pacers appears ripe for several player props.

Handicapping the NBA: Tuesday Picks

6 days ago

Can the Celtics win as underdogs on the road against the Trail Blazers?

Handicapping the NBA: Monday Picks

7 days ago

Can the Pelicans hold Richaun Holmes to under 9.5 rebounds?

DraftKings Sportsbook: Saturday Best Bets

9 days ago

Joe Bartel breaks down his favorite plays on the board at the DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday's NBA action, including a wager on Sacramento's Buddy Hield as he gets set to face a tough Utah defense.

Handicapping the NBA: Friday Picks

10 days ago

Will Tobias Harris hit the over on his 19.5 points prop?