Derek Ball

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

Fantasy Face-off: DeMar DeRozan vs. Khris Middleton

By Derek Ball / July 12, 2022

@dballbball continues his 1v1 Face-off series by taking a look at two of the key running mates in the Eastern Conference and how they compare in fantasy with an eye on 2022-23!

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Fantasy Face-off: Brandon Ingram vs. Jaylen Brown

By Derek Ball / July 6, 2022

@dballbball continues his 1v1 Face-off series by taking a look at two of the top-three selections in the 2016 draft and how they compare in fantasy with an eye on 2022-23!

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Las Vegas Summer League: The Undrafted Players to Watch

By Derek Ball / July 5, 2022

Derek gives us 13 undrafted players who are worth monitoring this summer and beyond for those looking to find a diamond in the rough.

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Fantasy Face-off: Haliburton vs. Ball

By Derek Ball / June 28, 2022

In the debut of 1 on 1 Fantasy Face-off, @dballbball takes a look at two promising young guards and how they compare to each other in fantasy with an eye on 2022-23!

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Season Wrap: The 2021-22 Toronto Raptors

By Derek Ball / June 7, 2022

The Raptors surprised observers with a quick return to Toronto, and the playoffs.

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Season Wrap: The 2021-22 Brooklyn Nets

By Derek Ball / June 3, 2022

A quiet, uneventful year in Brooklyn.

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Season Wrap: The 2021-22 Sacramento Kings

By Derek Ball / May 24, 2022

More changes for the Kings, with the same end result. But what did it all mean for fantasy GMs?

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Season Wrap: The 2021-22 Oklahoma City Thunder

By Derek Ball / May 21, 2022

The Thunder continue to pile up losses and assets, but still offered up lots of intrigue for fantasy managers.

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