Derek Ball

Apprentice fantasy wizard, Raptors lifer and NBA Draft enthusiast. I love talking hoops!

The Week Ahead: Last Call

By Derek Ball / April 7, 2024

This is the end, my friends…

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The Week Ahead: Simplified Schedule

By Derek Ball / March 31, 2024

Next week’s schedule makes for simple streaming, and you can freewheel on the waiver wire as time runs out.

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The Week Ahead: Out of Time

By Derek Ball / March 24, 2024

Time is running out for many fantasy managers, and next week’s schedule encourages some ruthless decision-making.

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The Week Ahead: Hungry Like the Wolves

By Derek Ball / March 17, 2024

The Wolves offer some streaming appeal and have big shoes to fill in the rotation.

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The Week Ahead: Seven-Day Streams Aplenty

By Derek Ball / March 10, 2024

The end of the season is on the horizon, which makes planning and preparation more important than ever.

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The Week Ahead: Week 19 Awaits

By Derek Ball / March 3, 2024

Injuries and some favorable schedules will help fantasy GMs get through the next seven days, and possibly beyond.

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The Week Ahead: Back From Break, Into The Stretch Run

By Derek Ball / February 25, 2024

With the All-Star break in the rear view, the fantasy playoffs are right around the corner.

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The Week(s) Ahead: Break Time

By Derek Ball / February 11, 2024

The All-Star break means that most fantasy managers will have to plan for the next fortnight…

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The Week Ahead: Trade Time

By Derek Ball / February 5, 2024

With the trade deadline upon us and a fairly simple streaming path, it’s time for managers to lock in.

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The Week Ahead: Eyes on Milwaukee

By Derek Ball / January 28, 2024

Derek Ball previews the week ahead, with the Bucks in the headlines and some love for those who are always available.

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The Week Ahead: Keeping Pace

By Derek Ball / January 21, 2024

The new-look Pacers, plus streaming tips and top pickup options!

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The Week Ahead: 01/15

By Derek Ball / January 14, 2024

What awaits in the next week of NBA action?

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The Week Ahead: A Kings Ransom?

By Derek Ball / January 7, 2024

Trade rumors are swirling as the fantasy season rolls on!

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The Week Ahead: Heading Into 2024

By Derek Ball / December 31, 2023

What awaits fantasy GMs in the first week of 2024?

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The Week Ahead: Halfway Home

By Derek Ball / December 24, 2023

The Christmas slate kicks things off, but what else should fantasy managers be looking at as we head into the new year?

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