Old Man Squad Fantasy Basketball

The Hornets look bad on paper once again, but health may still be the biggest factor for the most interesting players on the club. Will Dan draft any of them?

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Franz Wagner had a run of top-5 production last year, but it largely occurred while Paolo Banchero was out. Now, the Magic have added Desmond Bane and come into the season healthy. Is this a potentia…

Jalen Johnson was a top-10 player after his free throws started dropping last year. Can he get right back at it this season, and more importantly, can he last a full year healthy?

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The Pelicans didn't have a regular rotation player crack 55 games last year besides rookie center Yves Missi. Can we trust them to stay healthy this year? Is it worth stashing Dejounte Murray?

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We saw the signs late last year: Zach Edey is ready to bust loose. Is this the year and how high should we draft him? Plus, who takes over for the traded Desmond Bane?

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Anthony Davis is, annually, a top-5 player in fantasy basketball... but only when he's on the floor. Can we justify drafting him early again after another season with 30 games missed?

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Castle made waves last year with some sweet numbers down the stretch, but are the efficiency issues too much to overcome in 9-cat leagues in his second year?

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Kevin Durant's move to the Rockets elevates the ceiling for one of the league's best defensive teams, and he might just need to do even more on offense than he did before. Can Kevin get back inside f…

Arguably the most annoying team in the NBA last year, the Utah Jazz dumped their veterans and should be at least a fraction less obnoxious this year. But with TANK still flashing brightly, is anyone …

Perhaps no one noticed, but Jamal Murray was #11 in fantasy basketball over the final 35 games last year. Does he warrant consideration near those spots or has a missed game issue become too large of…

By totals, SGA was the top of the heap in 9-cat! By averages, he was still top-2. Is he potentially worth drafting first, or should we be reasonable and sit him in that 3 spot?

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Jaden McDaniels took a big leap last season for Minnesota, but is he back to being a sleeper or will he go too early now? That... and the rest of the Wolves roster, today!

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After a very slow start, Podziemski finished last season as a top-50 play. Can he keep that up this coming season, and how many people even noticed his powerhouse March and April?

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Sometimes there is comfort in safety, and the Kings have three (or even four) very safe, if perhaps, at times, a little boring fantasy plays. Can anyone else make the grade?

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No more Kevin Durant, but Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks figure to do more than they should. And what will become of poor Bradley Beal?

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In our last show we asked you how good Deni Avdija can be. Today, we wonder... is James Harden worth a mid-first round pick? It's not as crazy as it sounds.

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The Portland Trail Blazers might just be the secret bastion of fantasy gold we've been hunting for...

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The Lakers have four horses this year, we all know this. But where will they land in fantasy drafts and who among them is likely to be the value play?

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We thought we'd be into team breakdowns by today, but the NBA said "NOT SO FAST!" with a series of weekend trades! Let's talk Norman Powell, John Collins, Cam Whitmore, and more!

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Deandre Ayton has officially signed, Duncan Robinson is flying a bit under the radar, and we wrap Free Agency Week with a look at 5 more crucial fantasy stories!

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