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John Cregan emerges from the bunker to discover great changes to the fantasy landscape.
The TMR staff gives insight as to who the biggest fantasy disappointment of 2006-07 will be.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Guards, Centers, and Forwards.
A look at some of the more recent statistical oddities in the NBA.
After missing one game with a sprained left ankle, James scored 17 points in 29 minutes against Washington on April 16.
A rundown of this week's NBA player injuries, and other health related issues.
Guy Lake takes a look at next year's deeper draft sleepers.
Tony Targan reviews some preseason predictions and imparts some last-minute advice.
Dave Gawron looks at who could slip in next year's draft.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including his opinion on Oliver Miller.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
John Cregan emerges from the bunker to discover great changes to the fantasy landscape.
The TMR staff breaks down the sleepers for the 2006-07 season.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Sebastian Telfair and Steve Francis.
A look at some of the more recent statistical oddities in the NBA.
Josh Smith is starting to look like a hybrid of Shawn Marion and Andrei Kirilenko averaging 18.0 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 4.8 APG, 43.0 FGP.
A rundown of this week's NBA player injuries, and other health related issues.
With the season winding down, Guy Lake takes a look at next year's deeper keepers.
Tony Targan previews the week ahead.
The Honorable AJ Mass makes a case for New Jersey's Jason Kidd as the NBA's Most Valuable Player.
Dave Gawron predicts next year's draft day sleepers.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including when its time to finally let go.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
The key to fantasy playoffs is to identify which factors can greatly improve your odds and exploit those to your benefit.
This fantasy hoops season has taught the Talanted Mr. Roto staff many things.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Ike Diogu and Marvin Williams.
A look at some of the more recent statistical oddities in the NBA.
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After averaging 27.2 points per game and shooting 49.1 percent in March, Redd went for 39 against the Pacers.
A rundown of this week's NBA player injuries, and other health related issues.
Tony Targan breaks down the week ahead.
Guy Lake attempts to help one team take home the title.
The Honorable AJ Mass has some April Fool's Day fun.
Dave Gawron takes a look back at some of this year's fantasy duds.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including strategy for playoff matchups.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
Last week, we looked at players that could blossom into productive contributors over the last 15 games of the season. Today, we look at the darker end of the spectrum.
Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking this fantasy season is all over. There is still plenty of time left in the season to get the job done. Take The Gamble.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Derek Fisher, Rasual Butler, Chris Wilcox, and Jeff Foster.
A look at some of the more recent statistical oddities in the NBA.
Carlos Boozer tops off this weeks Stat Rat Movers averaging 23.7 points, 10.8 rebounds and 61 percent from the field.
A rundown of this week's NBA player injuries, and other health related issues.
Guy Lake breaks down what's working and what's not.
Tony Targan breaks down the week ahead.
Guy Lake goes around the Association to pick out the players available in your league.
The Honorable AJ Mass helps us get our lineups ready for the fantasy playoffs.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including his opinion of Caron Butler's fantasy value.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
Childress is working his way back into the rotation after missing several games with a sprained ankle. His line last night (13 points, five rebounds, a three-pointer and at least one steal).
Allen Iverson is not necessarily fragile, it's playing 40-plus minutes per game wears down anyone, never mind someone hardly over six feet.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Yao Ming and Tim Thomas.
A look at some of the more recent statistical oddities in the NBA.
This weeks list of Stat Rat Movers is topped by Jumaine Jones, who in his last six games has averaged more than 20 points and nearly four three-pointers a game.
A rundown of this week's NBA player injuries, and other health related issues.
Tony Targan breaks down the week ahead.
Guy Lake re-visits a team he looked at earlier.
The Honorable A.J. Mass talks trades.
Dave Gawron goes around the Association to pick out the players available in your league.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including who to drop from your team to ensure your playoff spot.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
This is a good time of the year to start reflecting on next year...even if you're riding high in your league.
Tension is often palpable this time of year, as owners frantically try to hold off the opposition, or the opposition hopes they have enough time left to perform grand larceny.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Vladimir Radmanovic and Ryan Gomes.
A look at some of the more recent statistical oddities in the NBA.
Since returning from a foot injury in late January, Yao Ming has been scoring huge. He is averaging 26.7 points, 13.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in his last 10.
A rundown of this week's NBA player injuries, and other health related issues.
Tony Targan breaks down the week ahead.
Guy Lake breaks down Sean Allen's (a.k.a. The 23-Year-Old Virgin) squad and tells him how to stream his way to the top.
The Honorable AJ Mass helps break down which players are keepers.
Dave Gawron goes around the Association to pick out the players available in your league. Could Sam Cassell help you out?
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including what do to when your fantasy stud turns out to be a dud.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
Mr. John Cregan is away this week in Las Vegas, so his wife has decided to step in and relay questions via text message to him.
Today's article outlines players who are expected to experience the most considerable fantasy gains by next season.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Joe Smith and Josh Smith.
A look at some of the more recent statistical oddities in the NBA.
Brian Skinner has been a revelation as a starting center. The ex-King averaged 10.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.0 block in his first four starts for the Blazers.
A rundown of this week's NBA player injuries, and other health related issues.
Tony Targan breaks down this week's schedule.
Guy Lake looks at what is and isn't working with one reader's team that changed it up at point guard.
A.J. Mass compares NBA fantasy and reality, including a couple of trades involving Shaq.
Dave Gawron takes a look at who might be available in your league, among them Jameer Nelson.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including his opinion on dumping categories and padding stats.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
As the season winds down people are starting to get desperate. Let the teams that need to take a risk take the risk for you.
All-Star break brings out what is typically the deepest influx of talent your free agent list has seen all year.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Ronald “Flip” Murray and Keyon Dooling.
A look at some of the more recent statistical oddities in the NBA.
Gilbert Arenas is averaging 31.4 points in February, which probably explains why the Wizards are 8-3 this month. Check out the rest of this week's Minute Movers in this edition of the Stat Rat.
A rundown of this week's NBA player injuries, and other health related issues.
Adam Madison breaks down this week's schedule.
Guy Lake looks at what is and isn't working with one reader's team.
Dave Gawron takes a look at who might be available in your league.
A.J. Mass compares NBA fantasy and reality.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including his opinion on Jason Williams.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
The NBA trade deadline is staring us right in the face. It’s a time when every owner’s heart beats a little faster.
As the NBA trading deadline approaches now is the time to identify your surplus and get rid of it.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Kevin Martin and Derek Fisher.
A look at some of the more recent statistical oddities in the NBA.
Ron Artest is looking pretty good in Sacramento, averaging 18 points, six rebounds and nearly three steals per game.
A rundown of this week's NBA player injuries, and other health related issues.
Due to a very favorable schedule with four weak defensive foes this week, Michael Redd and a handful of his Bucks teammates are good plays in weekly transactional leagues.
Guy Lake helps an international reader make over his team. First step is to pick up some more steals and three-pointers by acquiring Jason Terry.
Make sure to keep checking your waiver wire. You may be surprised at what you'll find. Fantasy expert Dave Gawron sees Robert Swift as a valuable commodity in two-center leagues.
Is it prudent to trade Kobe at this point in the season? Depends on what you get. A.J. Mass answers this question and more in The Commish's Court.
Chris Cates dips into his mailbag full of tricks and pulls out an answer to the Darko Milicic question that is on everyone's mind.
Jeff Foster could be a nice add for your fantasy team if you're in need of rebounds. Take a look at Chris and Andy's other suggestions in this week's edition of Last Call.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
We're approaching the time of the year when the value for all players is essentially on the table for all to see. So what does a fantasy GM do to improve their team? Adam Madison outlines some interesting strategies for pulling off the midseason fantasy swap.
Danny Granger has some serious roto upside, but is he worth a roster spot over Jumaine Jones -- a player who may only have a small window of roto productivity? John Cregan answers this pressing question in this week's edition of GTR.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Ben Gordon and Jumaine Jones.
Some players use the All Star break as time to rest minor injuries. Others as a time to showcase their talent and up their stock.
Martin is shooting 66 percent from the field and 100 percent (22-for-22) from the line. Throw in 11 three-pointers and you have this week's biggest Mover.
Carlos Boozer has returned, although he was limited to just 12 minutes during Utah’s game against the Rockets.
Guy Lake transforms one player's team from potential dud to definite stud.
Brian McKitish breaks down the upcoming week, which leads into this year's All-Star weekend.
The honorable AJ Mass gives all three sides to recent fantasy trades.
Dave Gawron takes us through this past week, position by position.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including his opinion on Jameer Nelson.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
Here are some tainted players you should be able to get more easily than, say, LeBron James or Kevin Garnett.
Midseason translates to a lot of opportunity, due mostly to injuries, but occasionally some trades and new coach rotations further cloud the fantasy scope.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Josh Childress and Zaza Pachulia.
This week's edition details players who minimize turnovers while still scoring well in every other area.
Kobe finally reaches this week's top mover spot averaging 3.0 three-pointers, 2.6 steals, 88.9 percent from the line, and 35 points a game.
Iverson is back, scoring 34 points in 46 minutes against the Cavs on Saturday.
Brian McKitish breaks down this week's schedule
Guy Lake looks at what is and isn't working with one reader's team.
A.J. Mass takes a closer look at possible fantasy trades.
Dave Gawron takes a look at position battles around the league.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including his opinion on Josh Smith.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
It's all about perception, trading in underrated players can be one of easiest ways to gain an advantage in your fantasy league.
Advice for those of you who compete in head-to-head leagues.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Kyle Korver and Damon Jones.
It looks as if Rafer Alston is finally adjusting to his new team with at least 30 threes and steals and 100 assists over the past month.
Despite Kobe's 81 point game last week, Chauncey Billups tops the Movers list this week.
A combination of elbow and biceps injuries is beginning to make it look like a lost season for Jamaal Tinsley.
Brian McKitish breaks down this week's schedule
Guy Lake looks at what is and isn't working with one reader's team.
A.J. Mass takes a closer look at possible fantasy trades.
Dave Gawron takes a look at position battles around the league.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including advice on trading.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
John Cregan has a sit down with the talented Mr. Roto himself at Kobe's 81 point game.
Despite being a second-round pick Steve Blake has been playing out of his mind since becoming a starter.
Damon Stoudamire's injury gave Bobby Jackson the starting shot he was so desperately seeking, but now with opportunity knocking can and will he step up to challenge?
This week's edition details players who contribute in the categories in which others at their position typically do not.
Chris Paul is back from injury, and has established himself as an official Mover.
A rundown of this week's NBA player injuries, and other health related issues.
Guy Lake looks at what is and isn't working with one reader's team.
Tony Targan breaks down this week's schedule.
A.J. Mass takes a closer look at the Antonio Davis suspension.
Dave Gawron takes a look at position battles around the league.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including a fantasy virgin who is having some problems with increasing his number of games played.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
Sometimes slow and steady wins the race. Adding solid performers like Andres Nocioni can give you the edge you're looking for.
Pete Becker explains the art of the two-for-one trade.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Delonte West and Jameer Nelson.
Free Throw Percentage, the good, the bad, and the really bad.
A rundown of the most recently injured players, and what it means for your fantasy team.
Learn about all the Stat Rat Minute Movers and Shakers in the latest edition of The Stat Rat.
Guy Lake discusses what is and isn't working with one his league's squads.
Tony Targan breaks down this week's schedule.
With the Sonics making a coaching change, A.J. Mass tries to measure the success of NBA coaches.
Dave Gawron takes a look at position battles around the league.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including one fantasy player who is plagued by an injured player.
Andy Behrens and Christopher Harris search through the dregs to help you make a one week pick-up you won’t regret in the morning.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
Poison pills and lead balloons, the art of sabotage in this week's edition of Grand Theft Roto.
Laughing all the way to the bank. Strategies for increasing team productivity by knowing the right time to cash out.
The replacements, the Obscure Stats contingency plan for keeping your fantasy team strong when tragedy strikes.
With the return of Yao Ming approaching quickly, Josh and Shawn debate Juwan Howard's future playing time and current performance.
J.R. Smith's minutes have plummeted. Learn about all the Stat Rat Minute Movers and Shakers in the latest edition of The Stat Rat.
The temporary loss of Chris Paul will affect many fantasy GM's. How serious is the injury, and is Speedy Claxton a healthy alternative?
Eleven NBA teams have four games on their schedule this week. Which have the most favorable fantasy matchups?
Guy Lake gives another squad a fantasy makeover.
AJ Mass says Baron Davis is the NBA's most underrated player.
Dave Gawron has some good news and some bad news about Grant Hill.
Chris Cates answers mail from fans, including one guy who wants to propose a lopsided trade.
With Marcus Camby out of the lineup, Last Call says Denver's Francisco Elson is a worthy add.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
Shaun Livingston's healthy, and he's getting minutes. Look out, folks.
Marcus Camby finally proved the naysayers right -- that he's anything but durable. Which makes now the perfect time to pursue him, writes John Cregan.
Steve Blake has been prospering in his new home in Portland. Inside the Obscure Stats explains.
The fellas of AYFR evaluate the fantasy value of Chris Kaman and Luol Deng.
Neil Tardy takes a look at which players have taken on an increased role during the past week.
Mike Bornhorst analyzes the league injury report and tells you how it should affect your roster decisions during the coming week.
Guy Lake takes a look at what's working and what's not with his team.
Twelve NBA teams have four games on their schedule this week. Which have the most favorable fantasy matchups?
A.J. Mass discusses Kenny Thomas and other players that can help a fantasy roster.
Dave Gawron takes a look at which players taking advantage of injuries and lineup shuffles can help your fantasy squad this week.
Injuries and benchings may sting your fantasy squad for a minute. Shake it off and run to the waiver wire. Chris and Andy take a look at who benefits the most from an otherwise bad situation.
According to Chris Cates, Gary Payton is a solid player coming off your bench, but he's no starter -- or Raja Bell.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
John Cregan evaluates players with multi-position eligibility.
AJ Mass takes a look at the top performers abroad. Who will be the next Pau Gasol?
Finding scorers who don't turn the ball over is a difficult challenge. Josh Whitling charts the sure-handed and turnover-prone in this week's edition of Obscure Stats.
Josh and Shawn evaluate six players who are primed to become "more real" down the stretch. Al Jefferson is one. Who are the others?
Neil Tardy looks at all the players who have seen a spike in production and/or playing time during the past week. Danny Granger is one of the players you need to keep an eye on.
Guy Lake takes a jab at remodeling a team stacked with shooting guards. We all know that we're supposed to key on point guards and power forwards on draft day, right? Right??
Ten NBA teams have four games on their schedule this week. Which have the most favorable fantasy matchups?
Deal or no deal? A.J. Mass takes a dive into the Ron Artest saga.
Mike Bornhorst takes a look at how the injuries around the NBA will affect your fantasy squad.
While having a trio of studs is nice, Chris Cates says that it's the role players who hold the keys to fantasy success.
Last Call says Primoz Brezec and Shaun Livingston are finally beginning to get rolling.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
AJ Mass takes a look at some D-League prospects and wonders "where's the love?" for Gerald Wallace.
John Cregan evaluates the early returns from the NBA's first-year players.
Certain players tend to hit their stride at specific points of the season, and there’s typically a four-to-six week period when the player peaks and puts up his best stats of the year. Who are they?
Are You For Real looks into how you should react to the recent strong performances put together by Donyell Marshall and Gary Payton.
The Spurs and Pistons play four games this week. Will that affect your roster decisions?
Guy Lake helps make over a team that is forced to start Raymond Felton. What to do?
Check out the latest injury news from around the league.
Earl Watson is moving up the Stat Rat rankings at a rapid pace.
Dave Gawron looks over the waiver wire and thinks that Marcus Banks could be a decent pick-up in certain league formats.
A.J. Mass discusses the ripple effect of Ron Artest's situation in Indiana.
Need more dimes? Go get yourself a point guard on the rise writes Chris Cates.
Ron Artest is making noise off the court again. Last Call suggests you find someone else who'll contribute on the court.
It might be worth seeing if Chris Bosh's owner is willing to make a deal.
Stromile Swift is starting to come around and T-Mac is back.
What exactly is going on with Ron Artest? I'm not sure anyone knows (including himself), but I do know it would be a huge mistake to trade him.
Let's give some of these under-appreciated players their moment in the spotlight.
Raja Bell was highly touted in the fantasy preseason. After a so-so start to the campaign, Bell may finally be living up to expectations.
Plus-Minus Ratings. Efficiency Ratings. What does it all mean and how does it pertain to fanasy hoops? Inside the Obscure Stats explains.
Al Jefferson is moving up the Stat Rat rankings at a rapid pace.
Check out the schedule breakdown of all 30 NBA teams for the Week of Monday, Dec. 12.
Check out the latest injury news from around the league.
Guy Lake revamps another fantasy roster, which is very deep at the center position, in the latest installment of Expert Eye for the Roto Guy.
Stephon Marbury is just one of a handful of players to get a call from the NBA's fashion police.
An average of 3.7 assists per game? Not going to get it done from the point guard spot, writes Chris Cates.
Scottie Pippen gets his jersey retired in Chicago Friday. Last Call honors the defensive stopper's contributions.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
A number of players have had impressive starts to the current campaign. Will the fairy tales continue?
Do you really want Steven Hunter as your starting center? Didn't think so. Which is why it's important to draft a good couple in the early-to-mid rounds.
Chauncey Billups is having a career season, says Expert Eye for the Roto Guy's Guy Lake as he revamps yet another fantasy roster.
Boris Diaw. He's had some games... but does he have game? Are You For Real? investigates.
Did you know that James Jones has turned the ball over only nine times all season? Inside the Obscure Stats reveals that and other interesting figures.
Kobe Bryant isn't shooting the ball so well. What's the fantasy impact? More rebounds for Lamar Odom.
Max Work recaps his draft in an "expert" mock draft he participated in over the summer. See how it turned out.
Check out the schedule breakdown of all 30 NBA teams for the Week of Monday, Dec. 5.
Jason Terry's recent hot streak helped him move up the Stat Rat Weekly Rankings.
In need of a pickup? Last Call says Atlanta's Salim Stoudamire is a good option.
Stephon Marbury's stats have suffered with the hiring of Larry Brown in New York, but that doesn't mean you should trade him away now, writes Chris Cates.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Eastern Conference as of late.
Take a team-by-team look at what's going on in the Western Conference as of late.
Which players are making fantasy owners go prematurely bald? John Cregan examines the guys who are making you pull out your hair.
The Tao of Roto explores why some fantasy studs have fallen off in certain areas of their once well-rounded games.