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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.

Olympics: Basketball-Men Finals - Gold Medal Game
Fantasy Basketball: How much should managers factor in the Summer Olympics?
With 2024 being an Olympic year, how much weight should that be given when completing your fantasy draft?
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets
Fantasy Basketball: 2024-25 Punt Guide
Considering punting a particular category in your fantasy basketball draft? This guide should help.
Karl-Anthony Towns
Fantasy Impact: Knicks reportedly acquire Karl-Anthony Towns
Raphielle Johnson breaks down the reported Knicks/Timberwolves trade and its impact on fantasy basketball.
NBA: Playoffs-Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder
Fantasy Basketball: 2024-25 Sophomore Breakdown
Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Brandon Miller are the headliners among the NBA’s second-year players.
NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks
Fantasy Basketball: 2024-25 NBA Schedule Breakdown
NBA teams will play between 13 and 16 back-to-backs this season, and fantasy managers will again have to account for the Emirates NBA Cup.
Dallas Mavericks v Toronto Raptors
Fantasy Basketball: Raphielle Johnson’s Studs and Duds
Raphielle makes his picks for fantasy studs and duds ahead of the 2024-25 season.
NBA: New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs
Fantasy Basketball: 2024-25 Southwest Division Team Previews
There may be a change of guard in fantasy basketball, as Victor Wembanyama is viewed by many as the top target in drafts.
San Antonio Spurs v New Orleans Pelicans
Fantasy Basketball: 12-Team, 9-Cat Salary Mock Draft
Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin participated in an early salary mock draft with ten other fantasy analysts.
Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum
Fantasy Basketball: 2024-25 Atlantic Division Team Previews
The Atlantic kicks off our fantasy basketball profiles for each of the NBA’s six divisions ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets
Fantasy Basketball: 12-Team, 9-Cat Mock Draft Analysis
Raphielle Johnson recently participated in a fantasy basketball mock draft with 11 other analysts.
NBA: Championship Parade
2024-25 NBA regular season schedule released
All 30 teams know when and where 80 of their 82 regular season games will be played.
NBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks
Five 2024-25 fantasy basketball bounceback candidates
Offseason trades and free agency signings have raised the fantasy ceilings for a few players, including Chicago’s Josh Giddey.
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.
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