Derek Ball

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

The Week Ahead: 12/18

By Derek Ball / December 17, 2023

The schedule will feature alternating high- and low-volume days, meaning fantasy GMs will need to be strategic in their planning.

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The Week Ahead: Regularly Scheduled Programming

By Derek Ball / December 10, 2023

The NBA Cup has been handed out and we’re back to a normal schedule, full of things to exploit.

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The Week Ahead: IST Time

By Derek Ball / December 3, 2023

The In-Season Tournament will level the playing field next week, but we’re still going to help you make the most of it.

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The Week Ahead: 11/27

By Derek Ball / November 26, 2023

What awaits in the week ahead?

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The Week Ahead: 11/20

By Derek Ball / November 19, 2023

We take a look ahead at the next week of action, including more schedule quirks to capitalize on.

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The Week Ahead: 11/13

By Derek Ball / November 12, 2023

We’re almost a month into the season and some important stories are really taking shape…

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The Week Ahead: Third Time’s The Charm

By Derek Ball / November 5, 2023

A Tuesday with no games really opens things up for managers who can execute a well-laid plan.

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The Week Ahead: Back In Business

By Derek Ball / October 29, 2023

The Week Ahead is back and rolling with the fantasy basketball season finally underway again!

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The Week Ahead: 10/24

By Derek Ball / October 24, 2023

Take a look at The Week Ahead for the week of 10/24/23.

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Fantasy Faceoff: Dejounte Murray vs. Jrue Holiday

By Derek Ball / October 18, 2023

Derek has his fourth installment of our Fantasy Faceoff series where two similar fantasy assets square off and we try to decide who is going to have a better season.

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Fantasy Faceoff: Franz Wagner vs. Scottie Barnes

By Derek Ball / October 4, 2023

Derek has his third installment of our Fantasy Faceoff series where two similar fantasy assets square off and we try to decide who is going to have a better season.

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Fantasy Faceoff: Damian Lillard vs. James Harden

By Derek Ball / September 14, 2023

Derek has his second installment of our Fantasy Faceoff series where two similar fantasy assets square off and we try to decide who is going to have a better season.

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Fantasy Faceoff: Kristaps Porzingis vs. Myles Turner

By Derek Ball / August 31, 2023

Derek has his first installment of our Fantasy Faceoff series where two similar fantasy assets square off and we try to decide who is going to have a better season.

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NBA Draft Guide Preview: Fantasy Faceoff 2022-23 Review

By Derek Ball / August 21, 2023

Derek goes through and recaps his Fantasy Faceoff picks from last season!

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NBA Offseason: 2023 NBA Draft Report Cards

By Derek Ball / June 25, 2023

Our prospect and scouting expert Derek Ball hands out grades for the 2023 NBA Draft!

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