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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.

NBA: Draft
Who to watch in Summer League: Western Conference
Denver, Portland, and San Antonio are three teams that will have players in Las Vegas who could impact fantasy basketball next season.
2024 NBA Draft
Who to watch in Summer League: Eastern Conference
All 30 NBA teams are headed to Las Vegas, and there are some players worth keeping an eye on for fantasy purposes.
NBA: Playoffs-Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls
Fantasy fallout: Dejounte Murray reportedly traded to Pelicans
The Trae Young/Dejounte Murray experience is reportedly finished, with the Hawks trading him for players and two future first-round picks.
2024 NBA Draft - Round Two
2024 NBA Draft Round 2 Grades: Picks and analysis
The 2024 NBA Draft concluded on Thursday, with the Pacers, 76ers, and Jazz among the teams that did well in the second round.
2024 NBA Draft
2024 NBA Draft best-remaining players
Projected first-round picks Kyle Filipowski, Johnny Furphy, and Tyler Kolek remain on the board ahead of Thursday’s Round 2.
Brooklyn Nets v New York Knicks
Fantasy fallout: Knicks acquire Mikal Bridges
The “Nova Knicks” added another member late Tuesday night, as Bridges makes the trek from Brooklyn to Manhattan.
NBA Draft Prospects Alexandre Sarr & Zaccharie Risacher visit the Empire State Building
2024 NBA Mock Draft, Full Rounds 1 and 2
The 2024 draft class may not have a transformational talent, but that doesn’t make this a “bad” draft by any stretch of the imagination.
2024 NBA Finals - Game Five
Boston Celtics fantasy basketball season recap
The Celtics won their 18th NBA championship, and the roster boasted a few elite fantasy options.
NBA: Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers fantasy basketball season recap
Kawhi Leonard and James Harden may have been undervalued to begin the season and with good reason.
NBA: Playoffs-New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks fantasy basketball season recap
Jalen Brunson was a fantasy stud for a team that won 50 games despite being decimated by injuries throughout the season.
Phoenix Suns v Sacramento Kings
Phoenix Suns fantasy basketball season recap
The Suns’ lack of a point guard proved problematic, but the roster included a positive surprise in fantasy basketball this season.
Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards
Los Angeles Lakers fantasy basketball season recap
The Lakers finished this season with four top 100 fantasy players, led by Anthony Davis.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers fantasy basketball season recap
Philadelphia had two fantasy studs in Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, but the former’s knee injury left managers in a tough spot.
Golden State Warriors v New York Knicks
Golden State Warriors fantasy basketball season recap
The Warriors finished this season with just one top-75 fantasy player, and this summer could mark the end of an era in the Bay Area.
Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings fantasy basketball season recap
The Kings’ expected fantasy stalwarts remained productive, but the supporting cast failed to provide consistent value in 2023-24.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks
Brooklyn Nets fantasy basketball season recap
The Nets largely disappointed this season, and that includes the team’s top fantasy options.
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Toronto Raptors fantasy basketball season recap
The Raptors began this season in flux but shifted into rebuild mode, with Scottie Barnes as their unquestioned cornerstone and top fantasy option.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets
Basketball end of season roundtable: Which three players are you low on for next season?
The Rotoworld NBA crew picks three players who they aren’t high on for next season.
NBA: Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets
Basketball end of season roundtable: Which three players are you high on for next season?
The Rotoworld NBA crew picks three players they’re high on for fantasy basketball next season.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Washington Wizards
Basketball end of season roundtable: Who’s your fantasy underachiever?
The Rotoworld NBA crew makes their picks for the player who underachieved the most in fantasy basketball this season.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Clippers
Basketball end of season roundtable: Who’s your fantasy unsung hero?
The Rotoworld NBA crew selects their unsung fantasy heroes for this season.
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at San Antonio Spurs
Basketball end of season roundtable: Who’s your fantasy MVP?
The Rotoworld NBA crew makes their fantasy Most Valuable Player picks.
NBA: Sacramento Kings at Boston Celtics
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Pritchard shined in Boston’s close win over Sacramento, and there’s no shortage of deep-league options as Week 23 draws to a close.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards
Basketball Pickups: Corey Kispert flourishes on Tuesday
In addition to Kispert, others stepped up as injury replacements on Tuesday.
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