Derek Ball
Apprentice fantasy wizard, Raptors lifer and NBA Draft enthusiast. I love talking hoops!
The Week Ahead: 12/18
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
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
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: 11/20
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
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
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
The Week Ahead is back and rolling with the fantasy basketball season finally underway again!
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Fantasy Faceoff: Dejounte Murray vs. Jrue Holiday
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
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
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
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
Derek goes through and recaps his Fantasy Faceoff picks from last season!
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NBA Offseason: 2023 NBA Draft Report Cards
Our prospect and scouting expert Derek Ball hands out grades for the 2023 NBA Draft!
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