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Raphielle

Johnson

Raphielle Johnson has been with NBC Sports in some capacity since 2013, beginning as a college basketball writer before transitioning to fantasy basketball. A longtime supporter of AC Milan, he can be followed on Threads and X at @raphiellej.

The latest top-200 fantasy basketball rankings, with a surprising name leading the way.
Banchero and Detroit’s Jalen Duren face extended absences, while Flagg may not miss much time.
The NBA regular season is here, kicking off with a triple-header on NBC on Tuesday.
Rotoworld’s fantasy basketball experts reveal their favorite picks and players to avoid in each of the first 10 rounds, plus their preferred draft strategies, late-round targets and more.
Brandon Miller has a chance to shine in Charlotte, while Dylan Harper is among several young players looking to make a leap in 2026-27.
The Spurs, Thunder and Knicks are the obvious contenders, but which teams can challenge them?
Using multiple data points in draft prep can help fantasy managers unearth value picks.
The Rotoworld Staff reveals their biggest fades this season, including Jaylen Brown and Derik Queen.
The Rotoworld Basketball staff unveils their favorite draft picks this season, including Darius Garland and OG Anunoby.
Last year’s intense debate around who should be the No. 1 pick carries over to the ROY race.
Here are some potential options for each of the nine scoring categories in standard fantasy basketball leagues.
The usual suspects lead the first fantasy rankings of the 2026-27 season, but this may mark the dawn of a new era in fantasy basketball.
Roto leagues work differently than head-to-head leagues, requiring a shift in draft strategy.
Deciding to play fantasy basketball for the first time? Here are some tips to make it a good experience.
Ingram’s fantasy value may receive a boost with the move to the Clippers, but the injury history remains a concern.
Davion Mitchell’s ADP has improved over the last seven days, while Deni Avdija’s ADP has taken a hit.
Competing in a bigger league comes with unique challenges, including deciding when to reach for a player.
Rotoworld writers Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin participated in an industry salary draft on Wednesday, and the results were eye-opening.
Rotoworld basketball writer Raphielle Johnson participated in a 12-team, nine-cat head-to-head mock draft recently, doing so with the first overall pick.
The Spurs have the most rest days, while the Lakers will have to deal with three stretches of five games in seven days.
While Siakam should benefit from the return of his point guard, he isn’t the only player well-positioned for an increase in fantasy value in 2026-27.
With most major transactions now complete, here’s a look at some players whose fantasy values may take a hit in 2026-27.
With LeBron James no longer in the picture, Dončić is the Lakers’ unquestioned leader.
A look back on what’s happened so far this summer and players whose fantasy values should increase.