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After previewing the Eastern Conference last week, we’ll move onto the Western Conference with the season within reach. The race to the playoffs will be even more exciting in the West, thanks to the level of talent in the conference. With that said, the very top of the conference is much more predictable.For more on the NBA and fantasy basketball, download the 3-and-D Pod on Fantrax Radio and Soundcloud. Follow me on Twitter @JonSauber. Tier One 1. Golden State Warriors There isn’t a whole lot to say here. I know…

This week we’ll take a look at some potential fantasy busts in the upcoming NBA season. Some of these guys are still worth drafting, but won’t meet the expectations that have been set for them. Generally speaking, I’d avoid taking these guys unless they really plummet on draft day. Whether it’s because of injuries, a new role on a new team, or guys being taken on name recognition, there’s plenty of reason to avoid all five of these guys. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me on Twitter @JonSauber. The First Fantasy…

Now that our fantasy sleepers series has wrapped up, we move on to this season's impact rookies. After a loaded 2017 NBA Draft, the outlook is promising on the fantasy front. Some of the best talents in the draft may take a few years to become valuable contributors, but several should still make an impact from this season's opening tip. It should be no surprise that three of our choices were lottery picks this year and players who will receive impact roles immediately. Lonzo Ball, Los Angeles Lakers No rookie from the 2017…

We resume our series on NBA fantasy sleepers this week after a brief break to evaluate the Kyrie Irving trade. This week we'll hit the Pacific Division, where the reigning NBA champions and three of the worst teams in basketball play. With the uncertainty of the Kings, Lakers, and Suns, all three teams are ripe to find some sleeper fantasy value. We kick off this week with the most difficult sleeper to find in the Golden State Warriors. Nick Young, Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors managed to get better this…