John Mantooth

John Mantooth is an award-winning author whose short stories have been recognized in numerous year's best anthologies. His first book, Shoebox Train Wreck, was released in March of 2012 from Chizine Publications. His debut novel, The Year of the Storm, came out in June 2013 from Berkley. He lives in Alabama with his wife, Becky, and two children where he spends far too much time thinking about fantasy basketball.

Stories By John Mantooth

Fantasy Basketball
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Week 23 Fantasy Basketball Preview: Westbrook Remains a Top Pick

For the last week of the Fantasy Basketball Preview, I’ll be taking a look at the top four guys for next...

By John Mantooth
Fantasy Basketball
/ 5 years ago

Week 22 Fantasy Basketball Preview: Draymond Green, Man of Many Talents

Believe it or not, the fantasy season is winding down, with many leagues deep into the playoffs by now. I’ll spend...

By John Mantooth
Fantasy Basketball
/ 5 years ago

Week 21 Fantasy Basketball Preview: Building a Champion

I’ve played in the same keeper league for going on 18 years. In all that time, I’ve managed to win two...

By John Mantooth
Fantasy Basketball
/ 5 years ago

Week 20 Fantasy Basketball Preview: Giannis Antetokounmpo Breaks Out

This week, I offer some random observations about the state of the fantasy basketball world. The 2015-2016 has been one of...

By John Mantooth
Fantasy Basketball
/ 5 years ago

Week 19 Fantasy Basketball Preview: James Harden Separates Himself

Traditionally, the shooting guard position has been one of the weakest in Fantasy Basketball. This year is no exception, which makes...

By John Mantooth
Fantasy Basketball
/ 5 years ago

Week 18 Fantasy Basketball Preview: Looking to the Playoffs

The All-Star break is over, the trade deadline has come and gone, and now it’s time to get down to the...

By John Mantooth
Fantasy Basketball
/ 5 years ago

NBA Trade Deadline Recap: Much Ado About Nothing

Almost any way you slice it, this year’s NBA trade deadline was a disappointment. The lack of big names on the...

By John Mantooth
Fantasy Basketball
/ 5 years ago

Week 17 Fantasy Basketball Preview: Andre Drummond Finishes Strong

Since we’ve got a few more days before the All-Star break ends, I thought I’d look to the second half of...

By John Mantooth
Fantasy Basketball
/ 5 years ago

Week 16 Fantasy Basketball Preview: Demarcus Cousins Steps Out

This week sees the schedule altered by the All Star break, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t find some winning...

By John Mantooth
Fantasy Basketball
/ 5 years ago

Week 15 Fantasy Basketball Preview: The Return of Derrick Favors

Fantasy owners have different philosophies, styles, and strategies. Throughout my fourteen years playing fantasy basketball, I’ve seen all kinds of owners,...

By John Mantooth