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Fantasy basketball: How LeBron's return, Wemby's injury alter points league rankings
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, following the latest news on LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama.

Why Wemby is still No. 1 in category/roto rankings
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for roto and category leagues, following the latest news on LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama.


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Pickups: Jabari Smith Jr., Naji Marshall, Ace Bailey jump out
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.


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The blueprint to the 76ers lineups when Embiid is in or out
Andre Snellings does a deep dive on which players to start on the 76ers, depending on their lineup for the day.

Risers and fallers: Jalen Johnson on his way to superstar status
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.


GET READY TO PLAY
10 tips to help you win your league
Andre Snellings lays out what it takes to put yourself in the best position to win your fantasy basketball league.

Fantasy Basketball 101: Why this is the year to play, even if you never have before
Thinking about trying out fantasy basketball for the first time this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join in on the fun.

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Fantasy picks and betting tips for Tuesday: Tristan da Silva, Luke Kornet rise up
Eric Moody breaks down Tuesday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets.

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Fantasy picks, betting tips for Monday: Electric matchups, lots of opportunity
Andre Snellings breaks down Monday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets.

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- Lakers score 140 in LeBron's historic season debut
- Sources: Giannis out 1-2 weeks with groin strain
- Sources: Spurs' Castle (hip flexor) out 1-2 weeks
- Cavs fined $100K for resting Mitchell, Mobley
- Sources: Spurs' Wembanyama out for a few weeks
- 76ers' George makes return in win over Clippers
- Sources: Clippers' Jones out at least 6 weeks
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Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Fantasy basketball: Returning LeBron top 20, Wemby still near top 5 in latest points league rankings
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, following the latest news on LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama.
Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images Fantasy basketball: Even after injury, Wemby is No. 1 in category and roto league rankings
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for roto and category leagues, following the latest news on LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama.
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