Questions and answers

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How to Evaluate the Impact of a Player’s Switching Teams on His Fantasy Value

When evaluating the impact of a player’s switch, consider: his likely role and playing time on the new team; the new team’s style of play and how well the player’s skills fit with that style; competition at his position; the head coach’s history of using similar players; the pace of the new team’s play (more possessions = more stats).

What are home/road splits and how do I use them?

Home/road splits are the difference in a player’s statistical performance in home and road games. This information can be used to make decisions about starting lineups in daily leagues, selecting players who perform significantly better at home or on the road depending on the game in hand.

How to Evaluate NBA Rookie Fantasy Basketball Potential

When evaluating a rookie, consider: his NBA draft position; college/European/G League stats; physical attributes and athleticism; his team situation (likelihood of getting playing time); Coaching staff opinions; Summer League and preseason performance; Playstyle and how it fits into the modern NBA.

What is per-minute production and why is it important?

Per-minute production is a statistic normalized per minute of playing time. It is important for identifying effective players with limited playing time who can significantly increase their value if they get more minutes due to injuries to other players or changes in the rotation.

How to analyze matchup data for fantasy basketball decisions?

When analyzing matchup data, pay attention to: A player’s performance history against a specific team; The performance of players at his position against that team this season; The strengths and weaknesses of the opponent’s defense; The pace of the opponent’s game; Recent changes in the opposing team’s roster or tactics.

Season Cycle and Special Situations

How to Prepare for the Fantasy Basketball Draft?

Preparing for the draft includes: Studying player rankings and ADP; Create your own list of preferred players; Analyze NBA team changes during the offseason; Track injury news and player recovery status; Study the schedule for the first weeks of the season; Determine your draft strategy; Conduct mock drafts.