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You know what, today feels like a good day for a fantasy basketball RANKINGS DROP ‼️ So much effort went into this, excited to share it with you all! Find my Top 250 rankings for categories below 🔽

Alex Burns's Fantasy Basketball Top 250 Rankings for 2024-2025 (9-Cat)

With the NBA season nearing tip-off, here are Alex Burns

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2 years

*The entire NBA community excited to watch Banchero/Smith’s Summer League debut* Josh Christopher and R.J. Hampton:

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I mean… look how competitive and FUN this was. Why scrap it?

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So much chatter about how to *fix* the NBA All-Star game it’s like we all completely forgot how fun the Elam Ending was 4 years ago

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@desusnice @LeBatardShow Believe it was Kamala’s nieces husband

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Over the course of my life, I’ve been able to watch the Miami Heat play in 7 different NBA Finals I am 28 years old They’ve been in the finals for a quarter of my life 25% How many fan bases can say the same?

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Exactly 357 days ago, Jimmy Butler said this after losing to Boston in Game 7 On Tuesday, Miami can complete their sweep It hasn’t been easy, but Jimmy kept his word

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2 years

The 2012 Miami Heat summed up in one video Defense -> Transition -> Highlight I miss it, @HeatvsHaters

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2 years

Nikola Jokic is a 6’ 11” Magic Johnson when it comes to passing the basketball Easily the best passing big man we’ve seen This is just ridiculous 🤯

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4 years

While Pat Riley is The Godfather, let’s not forget to give credit where credit is due. This is the hidden face behind all of Miami’s moves over the last three decades 👀 Andy Elisburg ladies and gentleman 💪🏻 @HeatvsHaters

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1 year

Gabriel Nnamdi Vincent just lit up Game 2 of the NBA finals ▪️23 points ▪️4 threes ▪️2 steals ▪️8-12 FG ▪️Team-high +22 Back to the 3-0-5 with the series tied 🧘🏻‍♂️

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@NBA How does one create a minute-long playoff promo birthed from "Playoff Jimmy" and not include Playoff Jimmy

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1 year

What a season So proud of these guys

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2 years

If you thought a 28-5 free throw advantage to Boston through 47 minutes was bad in Game 3, just wait until tonight This is Scott Foster’s time to SHINE ✨ @HeatvsHaters

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1 year

Rather than blame the refs, Knicks fans should simply turn on the Julius Randle tape from last night Spoiler: it's bad Here's a short 🧵

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1 year

If Nikola Jokic made this pass NBA Twitter would have lost its marbles

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2 years

When Kyle Lowry and Dewayne Dedmon are still on the Heat roster at 3:01 PM on February 9th

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1 year

The frustrating part about the score is that I REALLY like what Miami’s been able to do against Denver’s defense Bam is dominating the drop, ball handlers are penetrating, and MOST of our looks have been solid Shots just aren’t falling Strus/Martin a combined 0-15 FG

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1 year

Life sure is easy when everything goes your way Foul calls, shots, bounces, etc… But how you respond to adversity is what separates winners and losers Sudden death in The Garden RUN IT BACK

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1 year

It’s not a series until the road team wins Ladies and gentleman, WE HAVE A SERIES

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4 years

I cannot believe I just stayed up to watch the Miami Heat lose to a Clippers’ team missing FOUR STARTERS. No more excuses. It’s officially time to panic. This team just SUCKS. @HeatvsHaters

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4 years

33-inch tall babies rn:

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4 years

Each player is allowed one ticket per playoff game for a guest -- plus an additional admission for a child (32 inches and below), per memo.

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Knicks’ third overall pick getting swatted in the postseason by Miami’s undrafted player who was on a 2-way deal last season is just symbolic HEAT IN 4

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5 months

@hawksucklol They got Rodney Hood playing CP3 💀

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Just finished rewatching Game 4 and it's clear that Miami beat themselves more than anything Boston was doing Despite the shooting disparity, this game was there for the taking Unfortunately, mental mistakes on both sides of the ball were what did them in A quick 🧵

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1 year

Kyle Lowry this series ⬇️ ▪️12.1 points ▪️5.1 assists ▪️1.3 steals ▪️1.3 blocks ▪️1.1 threes Poise, leadership, and big-time shots when the Heat needed it most Worth every penny 🔥

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@TheHoopCentral Gerald Wallace

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1 year

The non Wemby/Chet guy that impressed me the most tonight was… MALAKI BRANHAM - 20 minutes - 15 points - 6-8 FG - 2-2 3PT - 1-1 FT - 1 block - 1 steal He likely won’t find many minutes this season, but I believe he has all the tools to be a really good player 📈

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1 year

Tomorrow is a career-defining game for Jimmy Butler He’s had lots of memorable moments, but snatching Boston’s soul in the midst of a momentum shift would be paramount How will he respond?

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1 year

The Miami Heat is shooting 44% on 'wide open' threes throughout the playoffs, per Second Spectrum Seems like the narrative should be focused more on how they are generating so many open looks instead of the boring regression talk

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“AND THAT IS HOW MIAMI HAS 9 ECF APPEARANCES SINCE 2005 WHILE THE KNICKS HAVE ONLY HAD 5 WINNING SEASONS IN THAT SPAN, THEY TRIED TO BLAME THE WEATHER AND HURT JIMMY BUTLER BUT IT DIDN’T MATTER, HEAT IN SIX”

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1 year

@Major_Passons And this wasn’t a tech… I guess how like “marginal contact” isn’t a shooting foul

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Miami will surely look to attack Jokic and Denver's drop coverage on offense Utilizing the dunker spot adds another wrinkle A quick🧵

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5 years

Iconic picture of two GOATS... and then it’s just LeBron, Giannis, and a bunch of celebs... @HeatvsHaters @MiamiHEAT #Zo #Andy

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@NBA_NewYork The Pacers system is what makes Haliburton? They wouldn’t have a system at all if not for Hali. Garbage take.

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1 year

All of this resulted in 7 Miami points. They won by 8. So, to put a button on it, hopefully once and for all 🔽 It's NOT the refs and it's NOT the weather. It's BAD playoff basketball New York is getting outcoached, outplayed, and outhustled Heat in 5

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9 months

De’Aaron Fox appreciation tweet ⬇️ — Fox is taking a career-high 8.9 threes a night and shooting at a career-high 40% clip — Fox is making a career-high 3.6 threes per game, which is DOUBLE his previous career-high of 1.8 — Over the last 4 games, Fox has made TWENTY-ONE threes

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@wojespn Woj says “meniscus injury” and Shams says “torn meniscus” Which is it?

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2 years

@Amor_Tiffany Lu Dort brings more intensity than DBook for crying out loud

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2 years

Trae Young waking up this morning realizing he has to play the Miami Heat again @HeatvsHaters

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The fact that this scored higher than Jamie Jaquez windmilling over Shaq just about sums up the dunk contest

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7 years

No one does it better than @ChickfilA

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4 years

Watch Erik Spoelstra call timeout right as the ref runs past him and she just completely ignores him. Heat lose. How does this happen? @NBA @OfficialNBARefs

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4 years

Heat lose 109-106

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11 months

Adrian Griffin in the preseason about Malik Beasley: “We talked about this prior to this game, kinda his role going into the season he's going to have to take the toughest assignments most nights." Malik Beasley:

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8 years

Aaaannndd a few minutes before midnight, 2016 decided to take Mariah Carey's career as well... just another fatality

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1 year

Duncan Robinson's off-ball movement has done wonders for Miami's offense this postseason These two plays from down the stretch in Game 2 are great examples A quick 🧵

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1 year

It’s been over 8 months since Ime Udoka was fired An entire regular season was played Boston made it to the Conference Finals In reality, the Celtics are a bunch of fake tough guys who are getting curb stomped by the better team Spare me the excuses 🧹

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The #Nets have TWO players shooting at a 50/40/90 clip during their current 10-game win streak: Kevin Durant - 29.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists on 58/41/97% Kyrie Irving - 28.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists on 50/42/95% Best of luck to opposing teams 🍀

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So much chatter about how to *fix* the NBA All-Star game it’s like we all completely forgot how fun the Elam Ending was 4 years ago

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1 year

If you drafted Dereck Lively, Jeremy Sochan, or Jalen Johnson with one of your last picks… Congratulations 🎊

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3 years

Ezekiel Elliot fantasy managers right now

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At this point, I’m simply running out of ways to properly praise Jalen Johnson Bonafide STUD

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@NimblewNumbers Ray Rice

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1 year

Erik Spoelstra's adjustment to run the offense through Bam changed the entire fabric of this game Specifically, the Bam/Duncan actions 🔽 Quick 🧵

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3 years

You’re too low on Russell Gage 🗣

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@ShamsCharania Second night of a back-to-back against the Blazers, nothing to see here

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1 year

The grim reaper just walked into the Garden and put on ANOTHER show ▪️35 points ▪️5 rebounds ▪️7 assists ▪️6 steals Jobs not finished 🧘🏻‍♂️

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It will get lost in tonight’s loss, but Caleb Martin’s offensive confidence is something to bookmark going forward He just slid into the Jimmy Butler role and dropped 22/8 on 53/50/100 while serving as the POA defender

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@KevinOConnorNBA KOC really falling for the Woj mouth piece tweet You hate to see it

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@ByJayKing Dude dropped 27/12 and it was a mid game for him Just stop

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No hoops for me tonight! My wife and I are out celebrating six years of being married 🙏🏻 I promise I’m not peeking at the games on at the bar

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@BenVolin Soft tweet. I can tell you’re fun at parties Ben

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Lord help us if Bam figures out Jokic can't stay in front of him defensively

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I am going to make a declaration: If Miami wins this series, Bam Adebayo will be your Finals MVP Book it

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@wojespn Ole KJ Martin Fun stuff for LAC Been a fan of his game

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2 years

Timberwolves fans every time they peek at Walker Kessler’s box score

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1 year

My brain is absolutely overstimulated after a wild 12-game slate, but we must recap Wednesday’s action! LET’S GO! 🧵

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9 months

Isaiah Hartenstein ends his week with the following averages: 10.5 points 13.5 rebounds 2.7 assists 2.2 steals 3.0 blocks 68% FG It’s hard to state just how good he’s been in fantasy hoops and in real life 🚀

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@Toure Actually, I’m feeling pretty good today. I have a beautiful family and great friends & will continue working hard to support them. Sounds like you are the one a little worked up, despite your candidate winning. 😳

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Jalen Johnson is an absolute MUST ADD until further notice 21 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 2 steals on 9/13 FG in 30 minutes Quin Snyder even played him over Saddiq Bey to close the game Only 15% rostered in Yahoo leagues 📈

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Lots of memorable moments in Game 1 but this sequence really stands out With 4:32 left, the Heat lead is down to three and the Knicks have some momentum Vincent runs the PnR with Bam and pulls up with confidence and drains the three 🎥 Quick 🧵 @5ReasonsSports

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As if the Pistons couldn’t be any more dysfunctional, they have now decided to move Ausar Thompson to the bench Livers/Hayes starting over Ivey/Ausar Good job, Monty!

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Here’s how I’m prioritizing the waiver wire guys this morning: 1. Dereck Lively (41% rostered) 2. Xavier Tillman (52% rostered) 3. Jalen Johnson (28% rostered) 4. Max Strus (40% rostered) 5. Cam Thomas (39% rostered)

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This guy is just something else

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This pass is legitimately INSANE

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Jalen Duren through Detroit’s first 3 games: 18.0 points 15.3 rebounds 2.6 blocks 76% FG 75% FT 👀 Everything we had hoped for and then some. Hard to believe he’s still only 19 years young 🚀

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4 years

CEH just had more goal-line carries in one drive than Devin Singletary had all of last season...👀

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10 months

Well, we were spoiled tonight, folks ⬇️ — Keegan with 47 points and 12 threes — Butler and SGA game winners — Cam Thomas with 41 points — Chet Holmgren with 9 blocks — Luka Doncic with 40/12/10 — Embiid with 42/15/3 Such an unbelievable night of hoops 🔥

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3 years

How many trade offers I’m going to be sending out for Ezekiel Elliot after he rushes 16 times for 54 yards tomorrow night:

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2 years

Kyle Lowry — despite his well documented struggles — is having a better shooting season than Max Strus FG% Lowry - 40.9% Strus - 39.5% 3PT% Lowry - 33.7% Strus - 33.1% Miami’s 3PT specialist is shooting 33% This is not talked about enough @5ReasonsSports

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9 months

With Immanuel Quickley headed to Toronto, he becomes a must add in fantasy basketball

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Just a minute later, Vincent disrupts a pass meant for Randle. Miami gets the loose ball and is awarded a 3-on-2 with multiple shots at the rim because Randle doesn't hustle back. Just watch. He doesn't even reappear on camera until Bam dunks the ball

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Miami Heat NOT including Bam Adebayo: 22-71 FG 30% Bam Adebayo: 30 points 14 rebounds 12-22 FG Anchoring the defense while carrying the offense Elite

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11 months

WE’RE BACK! Here are the biggest fantasy basketball takeaways from Friday’s 10-game slate: ⬇️ 🧵

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10 months

Drafted Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama, and Daniel Gafford in one league I am currently winning blocks this week 51-14

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“Scottie we just need you to improve your 3pt shot in order to take your game to the next level” Scottie:

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1 year

Just over two minutes into the game, he gets beaten off the dribble by 34-year-old Kevin Love and fails to recover in time, which gives up an easy hook for Bam

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8 months

27 points, 14 rebounds, 10 blocks, 5 assists, and 2 steals is an INSANE fantasy basketball stat line 🦄

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4 years

@CWilliamson44 This is false. This team no longer has Jae Crowder or Derrick Jones Jr., who were extremely important for various reasons. Losing Crowder was huge this offseason... the Heat desperately need a defensive minded 4 that can stretch the floor. Crowder was that.

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Just finished rewatching Game 1 and I think there are some positive defensive takeaways to glean despite the loss Spoiler: Miami needs to strategically mix in more zone A quick 🧵

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1 year

@KeithSmithNBA Is this a joke? We’re doing this again?

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@TheDunkCentral @mcten Every year I swear it feels like the Lakers are “interested” in everyone lol

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9 months

For all you fellow NBA sickos who binged the NBA over playoff football, this is for YOU Here are the biggest fantasy basketball takeaways from Saturday’s slate: ⬇️ 🧵

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8 months

This is actually insane

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11 months

Jordan Hawkins looks like the clear add over Dyson Daniels without C.J. McCollum 31 points 7 rebounds 7 threes Team-high 38 minutes He won’t do your FG% much favors, but I’m labeling him a must-add until further notice. 89% available on Yahoo! 📈

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8 months

How much longer until we can collectively admit that Doc Rivers was not the right answer for the Milwaukee Bucks

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1 year

Shot clock winding down, just give the ball to Caleb Martin What we are witnessing is truly special On the biggest stage

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9 months

No recaps tonight, spent the evening celebrating my cousins wedding I love these guys more than life itself (and even Jalen Johnson 😉) See y’all tomorrow! 💤