Fantasy NBA Today

A great thread popped up in the Hoop Ball forums regarding prep on the day of your fantasy draft, and Dan Besbris decided it was good enough to turn into a show!

Join Dan for a look at how to get yourself organized on draft day, how to avoid pitfalls and minimize stress.

(09-26-17)

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Carmelo Anthony was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dwyane Wade was bought out by the Chicago Bulls (two months earlier than we thought), and in a quieter move, Chicago also re-signed "Captain Fantasy Upside" Nikola Mirotic.

Dan Besbris recaps an insane weekend and gives you new draft slots to take all players impacted, including fellow Thunder stars Russell Westbrook and Paul George.

(09-25-17)

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Editor's Note: We have a new APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it for your Apple devices here and for your Android devices here. ALSO, you can subscribe to our flagship show Fantasy NBA Today on iTunes right here and on Stitcher right here.

There is an accepted dogma in fantasy sports that you need to get a player at every position early in a draft. Dan says, "NO!" to that.

Our illustrious host, Dan Besbris, explains why drafting by positional eligibility is overblown, and why early-round pairings are also not necessarily the best move. He covers his favorite stats to target, as well, a four-pack that might surprise you.

(09-22-17)

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Editor's Note: We have a new APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it for your Apple devices here and for your Android devices here. ALSO, you can subscribe to our flagship show Fantasy NBA Today on iTunes right here and on Stitcher right here.

Our host Dan Besbris reveals his entire first round, in order. You asked, so he did!

Also, Dan covers the games cap concept and some strategies to employ when playing in such a league.

(09-21-17)

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Editor's Note: We have a new APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it for your Apple devices here and for your Android devices here. ALSO, you can subscribe to our flagship show Fantasy NBA Today on iTunes right here and on Stitcher right here.

Aaron Bruski and Dan Besbris are back in action, LIVE on YouTube (but also, of course, available in podcast form)!

The guys take questions from the YouTube chat room, and cover the mystery of Joel Embiid!

The rest of the pre-season live chats will be for premium members only, but the free Friday live chats will resume once the season commences.

(09-20-17)

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Editor's Note: We have a new APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it for your Apple devices here and for your Android devices here. ALSO, you can subscribe to our flagship show Fantasy NBA Today on iTunes right here and on Stitcher right here.

The Hoop Ball Slow Mock was a rousing success, and the final four rounds are a nice place to find some true diamonds in the rough.

Dan Besbris talks late-round strategy and gives his thoughts on the last 48 picks of the draft!

(09-19-17)

Want to check out the slow mock results or watch the new picks roll in? Head to the Hoop Ball Forums now by clicking here!

GET YOUR DRAFT GUIDE AT HOOP-BALL.COM TODAY (just click here to get started)!

Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter

Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates!

Editor's Note: We have a new APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it for your Apple devices here and for your Android devices here. ALSO, you can subscribe to our flagship show Fantasy NBA Today on iTunes right here and on Stitcher right here.

Wading into no-man's land is the best part of a fantasy draft. It can't be argued, so don't even bother.

Dan Besbris breaks down rounds 7 through 9 of the Hoop Ball Slow Mock Draft, taking into careful consideration the value of a top-60 end of season value!

(09-18-17)

Want to check out the slow mock results or watch the new picks roll in? Head to the Hoop Ball Forums now by clicking here!

GET YOUR DRAFT GUIDE AT HOOP-BALL.COM TODAY (just click here to get started)!

Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter

Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates!

Editor's Note: We have a new APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it for your Apple devices here and for your Android devices here. ALSO, you can subscribe to our flagship show Fantasy NBA Today on iTunes right here and on Stitcher right here.

The Fantasy Mailbag was jam-packed, and we're slowly working our way through all the great questions.

Aaron Bruski joins Dan Besbris on this fine Friday, and the two crack open a series of questions related to early-draft strategy.

Aaron also releases his best bets for NBA Season Win Totals. He may or may not be making his wagers in Reno in the wee hours of the night!

(09-15-17)

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And follow @AaronBruski on Twitter

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Editor's Note: We have a new APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it for your Apple devices here and for your Android devices here. ALSO, you can subscribe to our flagship show Fantasy NBA Today on iTunes right here and on Stitcher right here.

Our analysis of the Hoop Ball Slow Mock Draft continues, with rounds 4 through 6 on the docket.

Dan Besbris takes aim at some too-early youngsters and some too-bland old farts in part two of this four-part series.

Want to check out the slow mock results or watch the new picks roll in? Head to the Hoop Ball Forums now by clicking here!

(09-14-17)

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Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter

Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates!

Editor's Note: We have a new APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it for your Apple devices here and for your Android devices here. ALSO, you can subscribe to our flagship show Fantasy NBA Today on iTunes right here and on Stitcher right here.

If 2017 has taught us nothing else, the world loves mock drafts. Thus, we'll keep doing 'em!

The good readers and contributors of Hoop Ball are conducting a slow mock draft in the Hoop-Ball.com forums, spanning from Tuesday through Friday nights, and with the first three rounds in the bucket, Dan Besbris breaks down the top-36 picks.

Want to check out the slow mock results or watch the new picks roll in? Head to the Hoop Ball Forums now by clicking here!

(09-13-17)

GET YOUR DRAFT GUIDE AT HOOP-BALL.COM TODAY (just click here to get started)!

Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter

Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates!

Editor's Note: We have a new APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it for your Apple devices here and for your Android devices here. ALSO, you can subscribe to our flagship show Fantasy NBA Today on iTunes right here and on Stitcher right here.