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Fantasy Focus: The Overachievers

March 16, 2013

Each season, there are players who perform much better than projected in fantasy basketball. HOOPSWORLD takes a look at those overachievers in the 2012-13 NBA season. »Read More

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Fantasy: Waiver Wire Watch

March 8, 2013

A few gems that may be able assist those general managers looking to make a final push to capture their league’s 2013 fantasy championship belt. »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Rookie Report

February 2, 2013

HOOPSWORLD breaks down the NBA's 2012 rookie class in fantasy basketball. »Read More

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Fantasy: MVP and Other Mid-Season Awards

February 1, 2013

With half the 2012-2013 campaign in the books, HOOPSWORLD is here to hand out the hardware…  »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Time To Trade

January 27, 2013

As trade discussions dominate NBA headlines lately, fantasy basketball owners must decide which trades to propose in their league. HOOPSWORLD sorts it out for you.  »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Rebounders

January 19, 2013

HOOPSWORLD analyzes the top rebounders so far in the 2012-13 NBA season. Is it time to make a change on your fantasy team? »Read More

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Fantasy: Waiver Wire Watch 1/12/13

January 12, 2013

A handful of surprising standouts that may be worth snagging off your league's waiver wire… »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Three-Point Shooters

January 5, 2013

Today we break down three-point shooting in fantasy basketball. Is it time to propose a trade or consult the waiver wire for gems? »Read More

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Fantasy: Disappointing ‘Draft Day Duds’

December 28, 2012

HOOPSWORLD highlights a handful of players that were drafted in the early rounds, but have not yet delivered... »Read More

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One Day FREE Fantasy Contest – $300 in prizes

December 21, 2012

DraftStreet is giving you another shot at winning $300 in cash prizes. HOOPSWORLD's Alex Kennedy gives you some scouting tips for this week's game, its free to sign up and you could be the... »Read More

Fantasy: Top 5 Draft Day Values of 2012-13

December 16, 2012

A look at the most pleasantly surprising players at the quarter mark of the 2012-13 NBA fantasy season. »Read More

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One Day FREE Fantasy Contest – $300 in cash prizes

December 14, 2012

DraftStreet.com is giving you another chance to take home $300 in cash prizes, its free to play, so sign up today. »Read More

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One Day FREE Fantasy Contest – $300 in cash prizes

December 7, 2012

Alex Kennedy offers some scouting help for this week;s $300 Fanatsy Freeroll. Its free to play and easy to win. »Read More

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One Day FREE Fantasy Contest – $300 in prizes

November 29, 2012

DraftStreet is back with more free money for you. Sign up for this week's $300 freeroll. »Read More

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NBA Fantasy Category MVPs

November 27, 2012

A month into the season, we look at which players are dominating the nine major fantasy hoops categories, and yes, there are some big surprises. »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Waiver Wire Watch

November 24, 2012

Which players are hanging on the waiver wire for wise fantasy basketball owners to grab? HOOPSWORLD has the answers. »Read More

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NBA Fantasy Focus: Best Of The Bench

November 17, 2012

When analyzing your fantasy basketball team, don’t forget to give due consideration to bench players; perhaps it’s time to recheck the waiver wire or propose a trade. »Read More

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Fantasy Hoops: Waiver Wired

November 10, 2012

An early season look at some players potentially worthy of being scooped off your league’s waiver wire… »Read More

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One Day FREE Fantasy Contest – $300 in cash prizes

November 8, 2012

Draftstreet turns the season long grind into quick hitting one night leagues and the best part is that you can win cash every single day. »Read More

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Fantasy Hoops: The Uncertain List

October 28, 2012

HOOPSWORLD wants to lend a helping hand by breaking down players who present uncertain numbers. Fantasy owners need to take a good, long look at the risks before drafting these players. »Read More

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2012-13 Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Top 40 Centers

October 15, 2012

A comprehensive ranking of the Top 40 forwards in Fantasy basketball available in drafts this season… »Read More

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2012-13 Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Top 50 Forwards

October 8, 2012

A comprehensive ranking of the Top 50 forwards in Fantasy basketball available in drafts this season… »Read More

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2012-13 Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Top 50 Guards

October 5, 2012

A complete ranking of the top 50 guards available in drafts this October…. »Read More

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Fantasy Rankings: Top 150 Overall for 2012-2013

September 28, 2012

The first look at the updated Top-150 overall fantasy hoops ranking for the 2012-2013 NBA campaign… »Read More

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Fantasy Hoops: Potential Second Year Standouts

August 31, 2012

Which NBA sophomores are primed for a breakout campaign in 2012-2013? »Read More

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Fantasy Hoops: Summer Stock Report

August 24, 2012

A list of players at each position that have seen their fantasy stock spike this summer… »Read More

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Fantasy: Top-100 Overall Rankings for 2012-2013

June 21, 2012

The first look at the updated Top-100 overall fantasy hoops ranking for the 2012-2013 NBA campaign…  »Read More

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April 3, 2012

Finally, Eric Gordon will be back in uniform for the New Orleans Hornets, and his success — and the NBA-owned franchise’s ability to re-sign him this offseason — could go a long way in determining if the Chris... »Read More

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Fantasy: Stock Up / Stock Down

March 23, 2012

Which players have seen their fantasy stock spike over the past few weeks, and whose value has plummeted? HOOPSWORLD fantasy expert Tommy Beer weighs in. »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Jeremy Lin

March 11, 2012

Jeremy Lin now has 16 games under his belt as a starter for the New York Knicks. What can fantasy basketball owners expect for the rest of the 2011-12 NBA season? »Read More

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Updated Top-100 Overall Fantasy Rankings

March 1, 2012

With half the season in the books, and trade deadlines in many fantasy leagues quickly approaching, it’s time to issue an updated Top-100 overall ranking… »Read More

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Fantasy: Stock Up / Stock Down

February 17, 2012

Which players have seen their fantasy stock spike over the past few weeks, and whose value has plummeted? HOOPSWORLD fantasy expert Tommy Beer weighs in.  »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Small Forwards

February 11, 2012

With well over one-third of NBA games in the books, which small forwards are dominating the fantasy landscape and which ones have had disappointing showings? »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Shooting Guards

February 4, 2012

It’s hard to believe over one month of NBA games are already in the books.  Using this partial sampling size, today we examine the shooting guard position in fantasy play.  We’ll break it down... »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Point Guards

February 1, 2012

With more than a month of the NBA season in the books, which guards are dominating the fantasy landscape, and who are the guys failing to live up to expectations. »Read More

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Fantasy: Waiver Wire Watch

January 27, 2012

Given the frenzied nature of this truncated 66-game schedule, it is difficult for even the most ardent box score scavengers to stay on top of all the injury updates and position battles taking place... »Read More

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Fantasy: Stock Down Due to Poor Starts

January 13, 2012

Today we highlight those players that have not delivered as expected… »Read More

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Fantasy NBA: Stock Up – Early Season Studs

December 30, 2011

The abrupt end to the lockout and the free-agent frenzy that followed left fantasy leaguers dazed and confused. However, fantasy GM’s can’t afford to sit back and relax now that the regular season has... »Read More

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2012 Fantasy Hoops Cheat Sheet: Top 30 Centers

December 11, 2011

Last weekend we released the preseason Top-100 Overall rankings for the 2011-2012 NBA season; this week we have been breaking down the performers at each individual position.  First, we compiled a list of the... »Read More

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2012 Fantasy Hoops Cheat Sheet: Top 40 Forwards

December 8, 2011

Last weekend we released the preseason Top-100 Overall rankings for the 2011-2012 NBA season; now it’s time to begin breaking down the performers at each individual position.  We took a look at the Top... »Read More

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2012 Fantasy Hoops Cheat Sheet: Top 40 Guards

December 7, 2011

Earlier this week we released the preseason Top-100 Overall rankings for the 2011-2012 NBA season; now it’s time to begin breaking down the performers at each individual position.  We’ll start with the guards. At... »Read More

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Fantasy: 2011-2012 Top 100 Overall Rankings

December 5, 2011

The first of many Top-100 fantasy basketball rankings we’ll publish throughout the 2011-2012 season... »Read More

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PER And Fantasy Basketball

November 12, 2011

To fantasy basketball players, Player Efficiency Rating (PER) provides a wealth of knowledge in determining a player's worth; to its critics, the formula doesn't tell the whole story.  »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Blake Griffin

November 5, 2011

Following a breakout rookie year, what can fantasy owners expect from Blake Griffin in the 2011-12 NBA season? »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Ricky Rubio

October 29, 2011

Based on recent European performances, many fantasy basketball players have decided to shy away from Ricky Rubio in the 2011-12 season. Risk-takers on draft night may reap the rewards. »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Tim Duncan

October 24, 2011

Tim Duncan has reigned supreme in fantasy basketball for years. With his statistical numbers falling, we break down his value to the game. »Read More

Fantasy Focus: Injury Update

October 15, 2011

As NBA fantasy players take stock of possible rosters to assemble for the 2011-12 season, a review of injuries with current updates is a must. »Read More

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Fantasy Movers & Shakers: Centers

October 8, 2011

NBA fantasy basketball players know that selections made at the center position are critical in building their perfect roster for the 2011-12 season. What new movers and shakers at the position should be... »Read More

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Fantasy Focus: Breakout Sophomores

October 1, 2011

With NBA fantasy basketball owners looking toward the 2011-12 season, we encourage them consider those sophomore players who appear ready for a breakout season. »Read More

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Fantasy Movers & Shakers: Power Forwards

September 3, 2011

HOOPSWORLD’S Susan Bible continues her new series spotlighting the new movers and shakers by position in NBA fantasy basketball. This week she takes a look at power forwards. »Read More

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Fantasy Movers & Shakers: SFs

August 27, 2011

HOOPSWORLD’S Susan Bible continues her new series spotlighting the new movers and shakers by position in NBA fantasy basketball. This week she takes a look at small forwards. »Read More

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Fantasy Movers & Shakers: Shooting Guards

August 20, 2011

HOOPSWORLD’s Susan Bible continues her new series spotlighting the new movers and shakers by position in NBA fantasy basketball. This week she takes a look at shooting guards. »Read More

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Fantasy Movers & Shakers: Point Guards

August 14, 2011

HOOPSWORLD’S Susan Bible kicks off her new series this week spotlighting the new movers and shakers by position in NBA fantasy basketball. First up, she takes a look at point guards. »Read More

2011 Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Top 50 F’s

February 17, 2011

Last week we released the Updated Top 100 Overall rankings; this week we are breaking down the performers at each individual position.  We tackled the guards on Tuesday.  Today we’ll rank the Top-50 forwards... »Read More

2011 Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Top 50 Guards

February 15, 2011

Last week we released the Updated Top 100 Overall rankings; now it’s time to begin breaking down the performers at each individual position.  Today we’ll start with the guards. As outlined last week, with... »Read More

Fantasy: Updated Top 100 Overall Rankings

February 8, 2011

The NBA’s trade deadline falls on February 24th this year.  In many fantasy leagues throughout the land, the deadline to make trades is inching ever closer as well and the playoffs (in head-to-head formats)... »Read More

Fantasy: Western Conference Surprises

February 5, 2011

A key aspect of fantasy basketball is adapting to, or celebrating, changes.  At times, owners must figure out how to successfully maneuver through the many unexpected events that occur as the season unfolds; other... »Read More

Fantasy: Waiver Wire Best Values

January 29, 2011

With the All-Star break right around the corner, basketball fantasy owners need to step it up now.  Time is not on your side.  This is the point in the game to take a critically... »Read More

Fantasy: 2010′s Biggest Busts

January 25, 2011

Earlier this month, I examined this season’s best ‘draft-day values’ (those players that significantly outperformed their draft position), as well as the top late-round fliers and waiver-wire pickups.   Today we’ll look at the flip... »Read More

Fantasy Focus: Shooting Guards

January 22, 2011

Today, HOOPSWORLD’s fantasy department takes a look at the two guards who are providing owners with impressive statistical numbers so far in the 2010-11 season.  If the shooting guard(s) you drafted is not giving... »Read More

Fantasy: 2010’s Best Draft-Day Values

January 11, 2011

I assumed I’d be spending Monday evening writing about all-things ‘Melo after the supposed deal sending him to the Nets had been consummated.  For instance, what would the Knicks Plan B be if Anthony... »Read More

Fantasy Focus: Centers

January 1, 2011

True, reliable centers are hard to come by in fantasy basketball.  If the center(s) you drafted is not giving you the rebounds, blocks and shots you need, it may be time to talk trade... »Read More

Fantasy: Stock Up / Stock Down

December 21, 2010

With nearly two full months of NBA action in the books, some new studs are establishing themselves as some of the league’s elite, upper-echelon fantasy performers.  In addition, there are a few other players... »Read More

Fantasy: Injury Update

December 18, 2010

In early October, HOOPSWORLD posted an article highlighting certain players’ injuries to consider before draft night in fantasy basketball.  Now that we’re about to enter the eighth week of the NBA’s regular season, we... »Read More

Fantasy Focus: Point Guards

December 11, 2010

Now that the 2010-11 NBA season is well underway, it’s a good time to take a look at how the point guards are performing in fantasy play.  As owners know, having a reliable point... »Read More

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