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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.

NBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers
Fantasy basketball mock draft analysis 2025-26: Where to go after drafting Luka Doncic?
Rotoworld fantasy basketball writer Raphielle Johnson recently participated in a 16-team mock draft. What should you do after drafting Luka?
NBA: Playoffs-Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder
2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Salary Mock Draft: Nikola Jokić, SGA command high prices
There’s never a bad time to begin analyzing what fantasy managers are willing to pay to land their favorite players in a salary-style mock draft.
NBA: Luka Doncic Press Conference
Fantasy Basketball: Ten players to watch during FIBA EuroBasket
While roles in international play don’t always translate to the NBA, there are still players to track when EuroBasket opens on August 27.
NBA: Finals-Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder
Fantasy Basketball: 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule release takeaways
The NBA released the bulk of the 2025-26 regular-season schedule on Thursday, with 80 of 82 games locked in.
WNBA: Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings
WNBA Trade Deadline winners and losers roundtable
Who set themselves up best for a title run? Which player landed in the best situation? Our staff breaks it all down in a post-WNBA trade deadline roundtable.
NBA: Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets
Remaining restricted free agents and their fantasy basketball value heading into next season
Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes, Jonathan Kuminga and Cam Thomas will have varying fantasy values if they return to their current teams next season.
NBA: Playoffs-Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder
Early 2025 fantasy basketball mock draft: Nikola Jokić was selected when?
Nikola Jokić not being a top-two pick? Where was Cooper Flagg picked? Let’s just say this early mock draft did not take long to get weird.
NBA: Finals-Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder
Thunder, Jalen Williams reportedly agree to rookie max extension
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren agreeing to extensions this offseason, the NBA champs have solidified their “big three.”
NBA: Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls
NBA Summer League 2025 preview: Matas Buzelis, Dalton Knecht among returning players to watch
While the rookies tend to draw most of the attention, there are returnees who really need to make a positive impression in Las Vegas.
WNBA: Atlanta Dream at Los Angeles Sparks
2025 NBA Free Agency: Kevin Durant trade and other impactful fantasy moves
Kevin Durant’s move to Houston tops the list, but D’Angelo Russell’s move to Dallas should not be overlooked.
NCAA Basketball: ACC Conference Tournament Quarterfinal - Wake Forest vs North Carolina
2025 NBA Draft: Top undrafted players include Hunter Sallis, Vlad Goldin
While some talented players did not hear their names called in this week’s draft, many of them soon found their NBA homes.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Toronto Raptors
2025 NBA Draft: Deni Avdija, Thomas Sorber among the fantasy winners
Rotoworld writers Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin pick fantasy basketball winners and losers following a busy week that began with the Kevin Durant trade.
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament Second Round-Colorado State at Maryland
2025 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Ace Bailey slides to Wizards, Spurs add Derik Queen
Kurt Helin, Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin predict all 59 picks ahead of the start of the 2025 NBA Draft.
NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets
2025 NBA offseason trade tracker: Miami Heat acquire Norman Powell in three-team deal
While Miami adds another perimeter scorer to its roster, the Clippers need shooting desperately following Monday’s reported trade.
NBA: Championship Parade
Oklahoma City Thunder 2024-2025 fantasy basketball season review: The start of a dynasty?
Fresh off their first NBA title, the Thunder are well-positioned to maintain their place atop the league. And there’s no shortage of fantasy value on the roster, either.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns
Rockets reportedly acquire Kevin Durant: fantasy impact
After their first-round exit from the postseason, the Rockets are reportedly betting on Durant being the “missing piece.”
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament Second Round-Baylor at Duke
2025 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: 76ers take Edgecombe, Grizzlies select Sorber after Bane trade
Kurt Helin, Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin predict all 59 picks for the 2025 draft in the third installment of their mock series.
Syndication: The Commercial Appeal
Magic reportedly acquire Desmond Bane: Fantasy impact
Orlando is “all in” on the 2025-26 season, as it sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and five draft picks to Memphis.
WNBA: Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky
Caitlin Clark cleared to return Saturday against Liberty
Clark has missed five games with a left quad strain.
NBA: Playoffs-Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland to miss 4-5 months after toe surgery
Garland has been the subject of recent trade rumors, but Monday’s news may put an end to that.
NBA: Finals-Media Day
2025 NBA Finals: Pacers-Thunder predictions, key matchups to watch in roundtable preview
Kurt Helin, Raphielle Johnson, and Noah Rubin offer their thoughts and predictions on the 2025 NBA Finals.
NBA: Playoffs-New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers
Rotoworld Roundtable: What’s next for the Knicks after firing Tom Thibodeau?
Kurt Helin, Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin discuss the Knicks’ decision to fire Thibodeau after five seasons at the helm.
NBA: Playoffs-New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers
New York Knicks 2024-2025 fantasy basketball season recap: Karl-Anthony Towns shines in NYC debut
Karl-Anthony Towns flourished in his Knicks debut, while Mikal Bridges underwhelmed fantasy managers
NBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves 2024-2025 fantasy basketball season recap: Anthony Edwards shines
While Anthony Edwards flourished, Jaden McDaniels was one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball.
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