Malik Monk

Happy opening night NBA fans! The NBA has a short off-season compared to the other major U.S. sports leagues but it always seems to take forever for the new season to get here. Well, we don’t have to wait any longer as the regular season kicks off tonight with a pair of marquee matchups.First, it’s an Eastern Conference Finals rematch, as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the massively overhauled Boston Celtics. Following that is the home opener for the defending champion Golden State Warriors, who play host to an improved…

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…

The NBA offseason has slowed down this past week, with most coverage focusing on trade speculation. With a lack of concrete transactions, we’ll shift our focus to the season ahead, and how the offseason has affected the fantasy outlook of every team. First, we’ll look at a sleeper from every team in the NBA. These guys should all see increased roles this season, whether it’s from a teammate departing, finding a new team themselves, or natural player progression. We begin this week with the Southeast Division. Jonathon…

The dust has finally settled, and the 2017 NBA Draft has come and gone. This year’s draft was one of the most loaded in recent memory and could be fruitful for a good chunk of the league. With six potential stars in the draft, 20 percent of the league may have just added a vital piece to winning a championship.Note: The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards did not have a selection in the 2017 NBA Draft.Atlanta Hawks: B-John Collins, Tyler Dorsey, Alpha KabaThe Hawks' selection of John Collins makes…

With the draft in sight, it's time to take a look at potential landing spots for this year's top prospects. Fit, talent, and draft history of teams were all taken into account with this mock, which includes a franchise cornerstone at the top, an international riser falling out of the top 10, and a downtrodden franchise landing some serious upside. 1. Philadelphia 76ers (from Celtics) – Markelle Fultz, Guard, Washington After completing a trade to move up to the first pick, the Sixers will almost assuredly take Fultz. Fultz…