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SATURDAY'S INTEL
Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Saturday
Jim McCormick breaks down Saturday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the nine-game slate.
WHO'S TRENDING WHERE? 📈 📉
Should you trade LeBron James?
What is LeBron James' fantasy value in 2025, and in what situations might it be worth trading him? Eric Moody takes a closer look.
Risers and fallers: Kawhi Leonard, Bradley Beal make the list
Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and four downwards, with key takeaways for each.
MOVING PARTS IN THE NBA
Heat's top three risers without Jimmy Butler
Andre Snellings looks at three players on the Heat whose fantasy values have improved without Jimmy Butler on the court.
What to do with Jimmy Butler? The best- and worst-case scenarios
Here's what you should know and how to get the most value for your situation.
NEED WAIVER HELP?
Waiver wire pickups: Onyeka Okongwu, Kel'el Ware remain overlooked
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
Working the waiver wire: Get Barnes and Ware
FANTASY BASKETBALL RANKINGS
Updated H2H points league player rankings
Here are the updated top 150 fantasy basketball player rankings for H2H points leagues during the 2024-25 NBA season.
Updated roto and category league player rankings
Here are the updated top 150 fantasy basketball player rankings for roto and category leagues during the 2024-25 NBA season.
SHORT SEASON INTEL 👀
Fantasy basketball short-season draft guide: Updated rankings, projections and analysis
Updated points and category rankings, projections and tips to ace your short-season fantasy basketball draft.
FANTASY UPGRADES
New game features for ESPN Fantasy Basketball: Draft board, in-app upgrades
The No. 1 fantasy basketball game gets even better with these new features for the 2024-2025 NBA season.
Top Headlines
- Pelicans lose Murray to ruptured Achilles tendon
- Nuggets snap skid but see Westbrook exit early
- Cunningham celebrates All-Star nod with 40 in win
- Hornets' Ball out at least 1 week with ankle sprain
- Hawks' Johnson to have season-ending surgery
- Lakers shut down AD for week due to ab strain
- Sources: Kings to open up talks on Fox trade
- Karabell: Don't be surprised if ...
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Updated H2H points league player rankings
Here are the updated top 150 fantasy basketball player rankings for H2H points leagues during the 2024-25 NBA season.
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Updated Roto and category league player rankings
Here are the updated top 150 fantasy basketball player rankings for roto and category leagues during the 2024-25 NBA season.
TIPS, TOOLS AND MORE
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Fantasy Basketball 101
Here's everything you need to know to start playing fantasy hoops.
