Old Man Squad Fantasy Basketball

No more Kevin Durant, but Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks figure to do more than they should. And what will become of poor Bradley Beal? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Bucke...

In our last show we asked you how good Deni Avdija can be. Today, we wonder... is James Harden worth a mid-first round pick? It's not as crazy as it sounds. Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N...

The Portland Trail Blazers might just be the secret bastion of fantasy gold we've been hunting for... Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Buckets, Weekly Schedule Charts &...

The Lakers have four horses this year, we all know this. But where will they land in fantasy drafts and who among them is likely to be the value play? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check...

We thought we'd be into team breakdowns by today, but the NBA said "NOT SO FAST!" with a series of weekend trades! Let's talk Norman Powell, John Collins, Cam Whitmore, and more! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social...

Deandre Ayton has officially signed, Duncan Robinson is flying a bit under the radar, and we wrap Free Agency Week with a look at 5 more crucial fantasy stories! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3V...

Sifting through all the signings, trades, and newsbreaks can be too much work. Fear not: we've got 8 more key names to watch for this coming season! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check o...

Damian Lillard is a free agent while he rehabs his Achilles, and that's just wild! What did the Bucks do with the money, and who saw their fantasy prospects soar (or drop) after the first batch of newsbreaks? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the bran...

Bobby Portis signed a new deal, Collin Sexton and Lonzo Ball got moved, and Deandre Ayton was cast aside by the Blazers. What news was the biggest from the weekend? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly...

Is Mark Williams worth a try? Is Jrue Holiday going to have a career resurgence in Portland? Is it Luke Kornet time for the C's in this Tatum-we-wait year? Erik Ong joins Dan to give answers to life's greatest questions. Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan...

Since we had to add Tyrese Haliburton to the growing list of missing superstars for next year, we felt it was wise to look at who might get drafted in the top-10 (or even top-15). Plus, the actual NBA Draft is happening and we got a few intriguing landing spots already! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Bes...

The trades, they are a-comin'! Boston is shedding bodies left and right, the Blazers are acquiring veteran leadership, the Wizards are in contract super-mode, and we have new fantasy values to flesh out! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new...

Tyrese Haliburton is done for the year, joining Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, and Kyrie Irving on the list of superstars set to miss a ton of time. How does that impact fantasy drafts for next year? Plus, more on the KD trade fallout with Adam King! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: http...

Kevin Durant is on the move... to Houston. Is it the perfect landing spot? What does it mean for Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green headed to Phoenix? And what of the players around those involved in the trade? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand n...

We've got more! Today we explore four names that Dan thinks could be intriguing targets in the 3rd and 4th rounds of fantasy drafts, plus one bonus flier that may or may not be worth exploring. Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky s...

Who are the five players that everyone is already discussing for next year? How high will they go? How high should they go? Let's dig in with a dive on each! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0...

Lightning round time! Dan looks at all 30 teams to find the BEST spots to focus our attention for fantasy changes, and possible values! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Buck...

Two days late is still okay. Let's dive into the fantasy ramifications of Desmond Bane being traded to the Orlando Magic for Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit...

Before the season began we took a look at the most reliable draft choices for folks that had a top 4 pick in their snake drafts. Did we send people down a positive road or did we fall on our faces? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueS...

We're just testing our brains at this point, but here are FIVE players that are coming off giant seasons that just might cost you TOO MUCH on draft night in 4 months! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit....

Too early? Yeah, no question. But here are 7 names that Dan thinks might get underdrafted for any number of reasons! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Buckets, Weekly Schedul...

The dog days of the fantasy offseason are here so why not take a look at how to BEGIN to make your own rankings sheet. Plus, why do the Finals take 3 weeks to complete? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bi...

What players jumped the most during draft season, and was it warranted? But even more importantly now... will it create any value for next year? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out D...

We finish up our exploration of our pre-season Buckets Board on this show that covers the final 70-80 names (or so). Now with color coding! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's...

There were 11 notable injuries to start the season. How many of those 11 players turned out to be good draft picks? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Buckets, Weekly Schedule...