RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast
RotoWire.com, Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, James Anderson, Ken Crites, Shannon McKeown
Listen to Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, Kirien Sprecher, Mike Barner and NBA guests from around the league talk fantasy basketball throughout the season.
Episodes
9-Cat H2H Yahoo Mock Draft (Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha)
Alex and Nick draft a 9-cat mock LIVE with Yahoo default settings. Timestamps0:00 Intro: 9-cat mock draft on Fantrax with Yahoo settings1:44 Round 1 recap: a chalky board (Kevin Durant at No. 10)2:31 Is Tyrese Maxey still a first-round pick?3:08 Alex's picks on the 1-2 turn: Jalen Johnson and Scottie Barnes4:20 Round 2 recap and Nick's pick: Trae Young5:15 Round 3: Nick takes Devin Booker5:34 Chet Holmgren: is he worth the pick?7:08 Nick's build so far (Jokic, Trae Young, Booker) and the Suns' outlook8:49 Round 3 recap: Davis, Harden, Holmgren, Kessler, Adebayo, Brandon Miller, Kyrie9:27 Round 4: Nick takes Deni Avdija10:09 Round 5: Nick takes Darius Garland11:42 Alex chooses between Stephon Castle and Ryan Rollins12:03 Round 5 recap12:33 Zach Edey goes in the fifth round13:05 Kel'el Ware's early price and the Bucks' lineups13:38 Round 6: Nick takes Julius Randle and Stephon Castle14:35 Round 6 recap and the thinning center pool16:12 Round 7: De'Aaron Fox and the center run (Myles Turner, Derik Queen, Day'Ron Sharpe)17:53 Lesson for Yahoo leagues: don't botch the center position18:41 Round 7 and 8 recap (Dylan Harper, Keegan Murray)19:50 Rounds 8-9: Nick takes Nic Claxton and John Collins20:29 Needing a center: reach, or punt the second spot?21:21 Rounds 9-10: Alex takes Josh Hart and Darius Acuff22:37 Round 9 and 10 recap23:45 Rounds 10-11: Nick takes AJ Dybantsa and Jusuf Nurkic26:01 Ben Simmons as a last-pick flyer27:05 Aday Mara: is he startable?29:04 Rounds 11 to 13 recap29:55 Alex's last pick: Mikel Brown Jr.30:43 Nick's last pick: Quentin Grimes over Rui Hachimura31:54 Roster review: strengths and weaknesses32:50 Nick's team: steals and blocks concerns34:35 Wrap-up and promo code HOOPS Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball: 10 Must-Avoid Bust Candidates
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner discuss news and notes from around the NBA before listing their top bust candidates for the 2026-27 fantasy basketball season, including Deni Avdija. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Deni Avdija04:45 Paolo Banchero06:55 Jaren Jackson09:45 LeBron James11:40 Kel’el Ware15:50 Damian Lillard19:45 Viewer Questions👉 Learn how to win your fantasy basketball league with RotoWire. We've delivered fantasy basketball rankings, projections, DFS optimizers and the fastest NBA injury news since 1997 — trusted by ESPN, Yahoo, DraftKings and NBA.com. WHAT YOU GET WITH ROTOWIRE NBA: ✅ Daily fantasy basketball rankings & projections ✅ DraftKings/FanDuel DFS Lineup Optimizer ✅ Real-time injury news & analysis ✅ Waiver wire, streamers & start/sit advice 🔗 Start here: https://www.RotoWire.com/Basketball 📲 FOLLOW US: 🐦 X (NBA): https://x.com/RotoWireNBA 📸 Instagram: / rotowirecourtside 🎵 TikTok: / rotowire 👍 Facebook: / rotowire 🎧 RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast — Apple Podcasts & Spotify Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
10 NBA Futures Bets For The 2026-27 Season with Kelley Bydlon
Nick Whalen is joined by VSiN's Kelley Bydlon to run through their favorite futures bets for the 2026-27 NBA season. From win totals, to awards, the guys talk Knicks, Bulls, Warriors, Cavaliers, Brandon Miller, Matas Buzelis, Yaxel Lendeborg, Cam Boozer and much more.0:00 Intro2:04 Win totals and the new draft lottery2:54 Kelly's play #1: Houston Rockets over 47.5 wins5:03 East vs. West: is the East deeper?7:11 Kelly's alternate: Rockets under 5.5 for the playoff seed7:26 Nick's play #1: Dallas Mavericks over 33.5 wins10:35 Bonus: Cooper Flagg to make All-NBA (6 to 1)10:56 Kelly's play #2: Chicago Bulls over 28.5 wins15:30 Nick's play #2: New York Knicks under 52.5 wins18:45 Kelly's play #3: Fading the Detroit Pistons22:25 Nick's play #3: Cavaliers to win the Central Division (+160)24:56 Kelly's play #4: Lakers to win the Pacific Division26:49 Nick's play #4: Warriors to miss the playoffs (-115)27:22 Bonus: Yaxel Lendeborg for Rookie of the Year (18 to 1)29:15 Rookie of the Year race: Boozer, Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Caleb Wilson31:04 Memphis Grizzlies win total31:38 Kelly's play #5: Most Improved Player and why second-year players rarely win33:29 Brandon Miller as the Most Improved favorite34:39 Donovan Clingan DPOY long shot and Matas Buzelis for Most Improved (40 to 1)35:43 Nick's play #5: Brandon Miller for Most Improved (12 to 1)37:52 Why is Dylan Harper the favorite while Cooper Flagg is 80 to 1?38:45 More Most Improved long shots: Walker Kessler, the Thompson twins, Anthony Black40:41 MVP and Coach of the Year (Will Hardy, Dusty May, Sean Sweeney, Erik Spoelstra)43:44 Sixth Man of the Year: DeMar DeRozan, Ace Bailey, Collin Murray-Boyles45:22 Wrap-up Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Most Important Fantasy Basketball Strategies (with Dan Besbris)
Alex is joined by Dan Besbris of Old Man Squad to discuss fantasy basketball strategy for 2026-27.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:30 Tip 1 - Get off to fast start13:20 Tip 2 - Save risk for 4th round20:05 Tip 3 - Don't draft rookies26:50 Tip 4 - Boring wins31:15 Five Quick Tips for 202631:25 Big men are properly valued32:05 Punt play guards are going later than usual34:40 Efficient guards are undervalued35:55 The middle of the first round?37:30 Tanking is dead? Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Our Favorite Picks In Every Round + Live Q&A, Preseason Notes
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the most-notable NBA preseason performances from the weekend, answer live questions and run through their favorite players to draft in each round this season. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The 10 Rookies, Sleepers and Busts You NEED to Know to Dominate Fantasy Basketball (w/ Noah Rubin)
Alex is joined by Noah Rubin (NoahRubin22 on X) to discuss 3 rookies, 3 sleepers and 4 busts for the 2026-27 NBA Fantasy Basketball season.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:24 Rookies01:40 Cam Boozer07:25 Darryn Peterson12:00 Darius Acuff15:45 Sleepers15:50 Moussa Diabate19:40 Sandro Mamukelashvili22:35 Collin Murray-Boyles26:10 Busts27:30 Stephon Castle33:05 Derik Queen40:05 Naz Reid44:22 Matas Buzelis Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Josh Lloyd's Most Difficult Players to Rank/Most Polarizing Picks in Fantasy Basketball
Alex is joined by none other than Josh Lloyd to discuss the most difficult players to rank/most polarizing players in fantasy basketball this season.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:25 Kevin Porter Jr.05:00 Zach LaVine10:15 Ty Jerome15:55 Alex Sarr21:22 Egor Demin24:41 Isaiah Hartenstein29:40 Mikal Bridges32:32 9-Cat Rankings & Low Upside Players34:50 New lottery rules, teams without picks? Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deep Sleepers to Target + Thursday Preseason Recap, Live Q&A
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap all of the notable performances from Thursday's preseason slate before answering live questions and discussing their lists of deep sleepers for 2026-27. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Must-Know Storylines and Q&A
Alex Barutha and Adam King discuss news and notes from around the NBA before answering fantasy basketball questions from viewers.Promo Code HOOPS for 25% off your RotoWire subscription.Timestamps00:00 Intro00:35 Jusuf Nurkic out 4 weeks06:15 Quick Preseason Notes12:33 Collin Murray Boyles as second center?13:54 Shallowest position this year?16:05 Maluach or Ighodaro?17:12 Draft early or close to season?19:57 Pair Giannis and LaMelo?21:41 How much to reach for guys you like?25:45 Anthony Davis29:15 Ware or Edey?31:05 Darius Acuff33:36 Keaton Wagler36:00 LaVine or Maluach?37:31 KPJ too low in drafts?39:08 Ranking Harden, AD, Bam, JJJ, Mobley, J-Dub40:40 Guys go earlier than ADP in pro leagues42:05 Queta or John Collins?43:31 Flagg and Thompson pairing?44:50 Will Ingram actually play?45:50 Yves Missi?47:35 1st and 2nd round pairings question49:35 Sleepers50:45 Maxey and Giddey/Trae for Cade and Brandon Miller52:05 Christian Braun bounceback?53:35 Pelle Larsson sleeper?54:30 Scotty Pippen Jr. vs. Ty Jerome57:12 Can you take Luka second overall?1:00:19 Cedric Coward expectations1:02:21 Rui, Yaxel or Ajay last round in points league Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball: 10 Must-Know Sleepers
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner discuss news and notes from around the NBA before listing their favorite sleepers, including Ty Jerome.00:00 Intro 02:15 Coby White 06:00 Nic Claxton08:10 Max Strus10:45 Tobias Harris15:25 Davion Mitchell17:30 Darius Acuff20:00 Christian Braun21:35 Ty Jerome 23:15 Isaiah Jackson 25:00 Rui Hachimura30:00 Viewer Questions Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The 11 Most Important Fantasy Basketball Players in 2026-27 (with NBAFantasyBible)
Alex is joined by D-Mac (@nbafantasybible) to discuss the most important players in fantasy basketball this season -- sleepers, busts, safe picks and wildcards.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:15 Sleepers01:20 Ty Jerome05:18 John Collins08:45 Dejounte Murray11:50 Busts12:25 Paolo Banchero14:45 Deni Avdija17:05 Jalen Brunson19:15 Safe Players19:35 Austin Reaves21:45 Derrick White23:55 OG Anunoby25:20 Wildcard Players25:35 Zach Edey27:50 Brandon Miller Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Q&A + Early Preseason Takeaways
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the first batch of NBA preseason games over the weekend before answering live viewer questions. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Expert Points League Mock Draft (Yahoo Fantasy Basketball)
Alex drafts a points league team in an expert mock live, discussing strategy, his team and standout selections.Timestamps00:00 Intro (Fixed Draft Board!?)02:33 Draft Begins (Round 1) - Jalen Johnson05:00 Round 2 - Scottie Barnes07:50 Round 3 - Jalen Duren09:55 Round 4 - Brandon Miller12:50 Round 5 - Matas Buzelis15:30 Round 6 - Zach Edey18:30 Round 7 - Kon Knueppel21:06 Round 8 - Immanuel Quickley23:45 Round 9 - CJ McCollum25:51 Round 10 - John Collins28:02 Round 11 - Anthony Black31:10 Round 12 - Kyshawn George33:54 Round 13 - Collin Sexton36:34 Draft Wrap Up, Subscribe to RotoWire! (promo code HOOPS) Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball: 10 Must-Watch Preseason Storylines
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King discuss news and notes from around the NBA that'll help you win your fantasy basketball leagues, including what to make of the Jalen Duren situation.00:00 Intro 01:05 Jalen Duren06:15 Paul Reed 11:00 Santos, Yaxel or Podz18:45 Upcoming Drafts27:00 Sleepers in 100-120 Range37:00 Keeper League Decisions 42:00 Ausar Thompson44:20 Coby White 48:00 Strus, Dick or Beal 50:30 Saddiq Bey or Gui Santos 52:45 Kyrie Irving 55:30 Trading Rookie Picks in Dynasty58:45 Thomas Sober 1:01:00 Darius Garland👉 Learn how to win your fantasy basketball league with RotoWire. We've delivered fantasy basketball rankings, projections, DFS optimizers and the fastest NBA injury news since 1997 — trusted by ESPN, Yahoo, DraftKings and NBA.com. WHAT YOU GET WITH ROTOWIRE NBA: ✅ Daily fantasy basketball rankings & projections ✅ DraftKings/FanDuel DFS Lineup Optimizer ✅ Real-time injury news & analysis ✅ Waiver wire, streamers & start/sit advice 🔗 Start here: https://www.RotoWire.com/Basketball 📲 FOLLOW US: 🐦 X (NBA): https://x.com/RotoWireNBA 📸 Instagram: / rotowirecourtside 🎵 TikTok: / rotowire 👍 Facebook: / rotowire 🎧 RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast — Apple Podcasts & Spotify #NBA #FantasyBasketball #mockdraft #nbafantasymockdraft #nbafantasy #nbafantasynews #fantasybasketballmockdraft #nbafantasysleepers #nbafantasywaiverwirepickups Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball: 10 Important Training Camp Storylines
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner discuss news and notes from around the NBA that'll help you win your fantasy basketball leagues, including what to make of the new-look 76ers.00:00 Intro 01:30 New-Look 76ers 05:40 New-Look Heat 09:30 Post-Giannis Bucks 13:05 Post-Kawhi Clippers17:00 New-Look Raptors20:30 Hornets Outlook23:50 Post-LeBron Lakers27:30 Dallas Mavericks 31:30 Utah Jazz 33:00 Luka MVP35:20 CMB MIP37:00 Detroit Pistons40:00 Bulls Minute! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Points League Mock Draft (Yahoo)
Kirien and Alex, along with a mix of pros and joes, go through a live fantasy basketball points league mock draft with standard Yahoo settings.Timestamps00:00 Intro, draft settings04:20 Draft Begins05:30 Rounds 1 and 2 selections10:56 Rounds 3 and 4 selections17:12 Rounds 5 and 6 selections22:53 Rounds 7 and 8 selections27:49 Rounds 9 and 10 selections31:50 Rounds 11 and 12 selections37:22 Round 13 selection and draft recap Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Expert 9-Cat Draft Recap (with Adam King)
Alex Barutha brings on Adam King to discuss the results from an expert 9-category draft-only league.Timestamps00:00 Intro, league settings/details02:55 Surprising Round 1 and 2 shuffling11:00 Kawhi Leonard13:05 Lauri Markkanen15:45 Paul George17:25 LeBron James21:55 Julius Randle24:10 Khaman Maluach28:38 Adam King's team37:05 Alex Barutha's team Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Preseason Q&A
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King answer viewer questions ahead of the 2026-27 NBA preseason schedule, including what to expect from Tyrese Haliburton.00:00 Tyrese Haliburton06:00 Waiting on Centers?09:30 Real Draft Results 13:00 What to do after drafting Wemby15:20 Fifth Overall Pick Options21:30 Kon Knueppel24:30 Deep 3PT Specialists 29:20 Value Plays vs. Punting33:25 Punting Boards Big Man Options 37:00 Roto Advice 41:15 Anthony Davis 43:30 Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Austin Reaves46:00 Suns’ Starting Center?48:50 Jake LaRavia, Pelle Larsson, Max Strus, Cam Spencer51:00 Upside Plays After Top 5056:30 JJJ, Kessler, Edey, Naz1:00:00 LaMelo, Trae, Reaves1:02:30 Jonathan Kuminga Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
6 Must-Draft Guards In Fantasy Basketball (Value Picks)
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) each nominate three of their favorite guards to target in 2026-27 fantasy basketball drafts. Stick around until the end of the video for some bonus names.00:00 Intro00:46 Darius Acuff, Sacramento Kings02:35 Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics04:14 Ajay Mitchell, Oklahoma City Thunder06:40 Immanuel Quickley, Toronto Raptors08:47 Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks10:40 Quentin Grimes, Los Angeles Lakers13:01 Bonus guards to target Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Late-Round ADP Risers
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) analyze some recent trends and highlight 11 players whose ADPs are on the rise in 2026-27 fantasy basketball drafts.00:00 Intro00:55 Zach LaVine02:36 Cason Wallace04:20 Ajay Mitchell05:15 Day'Ron Sharpe07:25 Ty Jerome09:05 Caleb Wilson11:35 Brandin Podziemski13:06 Damian Lillard15:15 Jaden McDaniels17:38 Paul George19:40 Coby White Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Live Reactions: Points League Mock Draft
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) react live as they go through a fantasy basketball expert points league mock draft. The guys discuss their strategy within each round, best values, biggest reaches, late-round darts and more.00:00 Intro02:00 Round 1 + Giannis03:00 Lakers expectations04:30 Round 2 + Sengun, Mitchell06:30 Karl-Anthony Towns, Steph Curry08:50 Round 3 + Trey Murphy, Devin Booker, Jalen Duren12:20 Bam Adebayo, Brandon Miller, Kawhi12:50 Deni Avdija, Keyonte George15:15 Pascal Siakam17:10 Dejounte Murray, Zubac, Okongwu18:50 Matas Buzelis, Brandon Ingram + positional strategy20:35 Payton Pritchard22:15 Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, Derik Queen24:45 Cedric Coward27:15 Rounds 10, 1127:40 Khaman Maluach28:45 Round 12 + Anthony Black, Tari Eason, Ace Bailey30:20 Davion Mitchell + late-round strategy33:10 Notable undrafted players34:00 Collin Sexton, Keaton Wagler37:15 Evaluating our teams40:05 Zion Williamson’s career arc43:00 Paolo Banchero, Curry, Jamal Murray43:45 Are you drafting Joel Embiid?47:05 Analyzing other roster builds Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Safest Players You Can Draft In Fantasy Basketball
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) discuss 14 of the safest -- and often boring -- players to draft in fantasy basketball if you want to win your league.00:00 Intro + Methodology02:00 Amen Thompson03:15 James Harden04:54 Karl-Anthony Towns05:43 Jalen Brunson06:40 Austin Reaves07:34 Derrick White08:50 Brandon Miller10:30 Pascal Siakam11:42 Ivica Zubac12:40 Mikal Bridges14:20 Ausar Thompson15:22 Rudy Gobert16:25 Naz Reid17:34 Andrew Wiggins18:50 Bonus safe players19:00 Evan Mobley, Jalen Williams, Franz Wagner, Donovan Clingan, VJ Edgecombe, Immanuel Quickley, Coby White, Payton Pritchard, Jabari Smith20:17 Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo, Desmond Bane, CJ McCollum Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Expert 9-Cat Mock Draft Deep Dive
Kirien (@SprecherRW) and Alex (@BaruthaAlex) break down an expert fantasy basketball 9-category mock draft round-by-round. Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:50 Round 1 04:30 Round 2 08:18 Round 3 14:25 Round 4 21:25 Round 5 23:25 Round 6 31:05 Round 7 37:08 Round 8 44:50 Round 9 47:00 Round 10 50:00 Round 11 54:10 Round 12 56:25 Round 13 59:14 Round 14 Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Start-Up Draft Recap (RotoWire League)
Kirien and Alex recap a brand-new RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Dynasty League, going round-by-round and talking about the most interesting players and picks. Timestamps 00:00 Start 01:00 Round 1 06:55 Round 2 13:00 Round 3 17:45 Round 4 23:55 Round 5 30:35 Round 6 32:50 Round 7 38:25 Round 8 41:05 Round 9 43:27 Round 10 50:25 Round 11 53:30 Round 12 56:30 Round 13 59:40 Round 14 1:01:12 Round 15 1:04:01 Round 16 1:06:12 Round 17 1:11:17 Round 18 1:14:49 Round 19 1:17:01 Round 20 1:19:50 Kirien's Team 1:23:50 Alex's Team Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mock Draft Review: 12-team, 13-round, 9-Cat Roto League
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) review the results of a recent 12-team, 13-round Roto Categories (9-cat) League draft. The guys take a round-by-round look at the board, talking through their favorite picks, toughest decisions and more. 00:00 Intro 01:05 Round 1 + Drafting Giannis 05:25 Round 2 + Booker, Kawhi, Jalen Williams 10:35 Round 3 + Kessler, Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Sengun 16:20 Round 4 + Jalen Duren, Kyrie Irving 24:15 Round 5 + Ivica Zubac, Zach Edey, Matas Buzelis, Kon Knueppel 31:30 Round 6 + Alex Sarr, Tyler Herro, MPJ, Damian Lillard 36:30 Round 7 + Myles Turner, Rudy Gobert, VJ Edgecombe, Caleb Wilson 41:25 Round 8 + Ja Morant, 43:09 Round 9 + AJ Dybantsa, Peyton Watson 46:10 Late-Round takeaways Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Worst Fantasy Basketball Values In Every Round
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) sort through the worst Points League fantasy basketball values in each round, by early ADP. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Round 1: Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards 03:45 Round 2: Deni Avdija, Jaylen Brown 06:45 Round 3: Chet Holmgren, Joel Embiid 09:35 Round 4: Kon Knueppel 12:15 Round 5: AJ Dybantsa 13:51 Round 6: VJ Edgecombe, Darryn Peterson 16:20 Round 7: Miles Bridges, OG Anunoby 18:10 Round 8: Mikal Bridges, Ausar Thompson 20:20 Round 9: Nikola Vucevic 22:22 Round 10: Toumani Camara, Myles Turner 25:12 Peyton Watson's fantasy stock Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Our Favorite Players To Draft In Every Round (Points Leagues)
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) reveal their favorite players to draft in each of the first 10 rounds of Points League fantasy basketball drafts this season. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Round 1 (Cooper Flagg) 03:35 Round 2 (Paolo Banchero, Donovan Mitchell) 05:45 Round 3 (Josh Giddey) 07:30 Round 4 (James Harden, Julius Randle) 10:55 Round 5 (Darius Garland, Trey Murphy) 13:25 Round 6 (Brandon Ingram, Tyler Herro) 16:32 Round 7 (De'Aaron Fox) 19:00 Round 8 (Jaden McDaniels, Zach Edey) 21:34 Round 9 (Cedric Coward) 23:55 Round 10+ (Ty Jerome) Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Points League Mock Draft Review
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) review the results of their recent 12-team, 14-round Points league mock draft. The guys talk through the full board, including takeaways from the first three rounds, risers, fallers and more. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Points leagues vs. Category leagues 6:30 Round 1 takeaways 10:30 Points league risers 10:53 Paolo Banchero 12:00 Zion, Jaylen Brown, Haliburton 15:48 Tyrese Maxey + Sixers changes 19:06 Dillon Brooks 20:32 Points league fallers 21:00 Stephen Curry 23:16 Rounds 2 and 3 takeaways 26:44 Kawhi, Knueppel, Jalen Williams 28:02 Rookie draft positions 33:30 VJ Edgecombe, Dylan Harper 37:30 Breaking down Alex’s team (Pick #1) 42:24 Kyle Filipowski 44:30 Breaking down Nick’s team (Pick #3) 49:36 Nic Claxton, Anthony Black 52:50 Saddiq Bey 56:05 Alex Sarr 58:22 Breaking down Kirien’s team (Pick #5) Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
10 Must-Draft Players in the Middle Rounds
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) reveal their favorite breakouts and sleepers to target in Rounds 4-though-8 in fantasy basketball this season. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Kyrie Irving 02:07 Brandon Miller 04:40 Darius Garland 06:10 De’Aaron Fox 08:05 Dejounte Murray 09:55 Jaden McDaniels 12:50 Tyler Herro 14:00 Kel’el Ware 16:30 Jalen Suggs 17:55 Matas Buzelis 20:43 Coby White, Ty Jerome, Derik Queen 21:00 Jalen Williams Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Expert Mock Draft Review: Sleepers, Busts, Strategy
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) review the results of a recent expert mock draft (12-team, 9-cat, roto). 00:00 Intro 00:45 Jokic the obvious No. 1 pick? 05:10 Round 1 takeaways (Cooper Flagg, Tyrese Haliburton) 10:10 Giannis Antetokounmpo 12:25 Kawhi in Round 2? 15:05 LaMelo Ball risk/reward 18:00 Walker Kessler 21:40 Tyler Herro’s upside in Milwaukee 25:10 Jaylen Brown, LeBron James 30:50 Ja Morant, Deni Avdija 33:55 Rookies: Boozer, Wilson, Peterson, Dybantsa 42:40 Keynote George 43:50 Darius Acuff, Mikel Brown, Yaxel Lendeborg 47:10 Paolo Banchero 49:15 Round 7 breakdown 50:35 Alex targeting bounceback players? 53:00 Round 9 chaos 55:10 Nic Claxton, Jakob Poeltl 58:05 Evan Mobley debate 1:00:50 Devin Booker bounceback? Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Must-Target Sleepers After Pick 100
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) reveal six of their favorite late-round fantasy basketball sleepers going after pick 100. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Nic Claxton 01:50 Quentin Grimes 03:47 Fred VanVleet 04:50 Anthony Black 06:40 Zach LaVine 08:00 Davion Mitchell 09:30 Bonus: SUPER DEEP Sleepers Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Our Favorite Early Sleepers In Fantasy Basketball
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) reveal six of their favorite sleepers in fantasy basketball this season. Stick around until the end of the video for some bonus sleeper candidates. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Domantas Sabonis 01:32 Coby White 02:50 Dejounte Murray 04:30 Jusuf Nurkic 06:55 John Collins 08:50 Max Christie 10:40 Kel'el Ware, Zach Edey 11:00 Dylan Harper, Derik Queen 11:30 Cedric Coward 11:50 Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg 13:05 Isaiah Stewart Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
6 Players We're FADING In Fantasy Basketball This Season
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) each pick three players they're NOT drafting at ADP in fantasy basketball this season. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Our First Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Mock Draft of 2026-27
Kirien and Alex break down a dynasty fantasy basketball mock draft filled with other experts from around the industry. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Two-Man Dynasty Auction Except We Don't Know Which Player is Next
Kirien and Alex challenge each other to a dynasty fantasy basketball auction draft where they don't know who is coming up next. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Who Would You Rather Draft? Player vs. Player Matchups
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@aruthaAlex) each present the other with three "who would you rather draft in fantasy basketball?" questions, pitting players vs. players. The guys discuss Trae Young, Jalen Brunson, Cooper Flagg, Tyrese Maxey, Brandon Miller, Desmond Bane, LaMelo Ball, Austin Reaves, Caleb Wilson, AJ Dybantsa, Kon Knueppel and Keyonte George. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Trae Young vs. Jalen Brunson 01:38 Cooper Flagg vs. Tyrese Maxey 04:20 Brandon Miller vs. Desmond Bane 06:20 LaMelo Ball vs. Austin Reaves 08:35 Caleb Wilson vs. AJ Dybantsa 10:30 Kon Knueppel vs. Keyonte George Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
6 Players Set To Break Out In Fantasy Basketball
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@baruthaalex) each hand out three of their favorite breakout candidates for the 2026-27 NBA season. The guys talk Payton Pritchard, Cedric Coward, Ty Jerome, Dylan Harper, Coby White and Day'Ron Sharpe. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Everything You MUST Know For The NBA Playoff Run
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King discuss news and notes from around the NBA before answering questions, including what to do with Josh Giddey. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Previewing Final Days of NBA Regular season 10:40 Sling TV Ad 12:00 Viewer Questions 19:00 2026-27 First-Round: Tier 1 21:20 2026-27 First-Round: Tier 2 23:30 2026-27 First-Round: Tier 3 28:00 2026-27 First-Round: Tier 4 30:00 2026-27 First-Round: Honorable Mention Get your hands on a Sling 1-day, 3-day, or 7-day pass, starting at just $4.99. Sign up now! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Season-Long Awards (Early 2026-27 Rankings) for Fantasy Basketball
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner discuss news and notes from around the NBA before handing out their season-long awards, including Kon Knueppel for Rookie of the Year. 00:00 Intro 01:40 Bulls Minute 06:45 Wemby/Castle 08:15 Cade Cunningham 09:25 Sling TV Ad 10:45 MVP 12:30 DPOY 17:20 ROY 20:00 Biggest Surprise 22:35 Biggest Disappointment 25:15 Fan Shoutouts 32:00 ‘What Was That?!?’ Get your hands on a Sling 1 day, 3 day, or 7 day pass, starting at just $4.99. Sign up now! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
League-Winners, Early 2026-27 Draft Thoughts + Monday Mailbag
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha wrap up the fantasy basketball season with the final Monday episode of the year. The guys answer live mailbag questions and talk late-season streaming options, schedule management and start to look ahead at some difficult players to rank for 2026-27. The guys also address the elephant in the room: how high will Cooper Flagg be drafted next season? Sling Get your hands on a Sling 1 day, 3 day, or 7 day pass, starting at just $4.99. Sign up now! https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/1348772/2914433/14334 Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Pickups for FINAL WEEK
Kirien and Alex discuss their favorite fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups for the final week of the NBA regular season. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:30 Luka hamstring 03:40 SGA or Wemby for MVP 08:15 Ant ineligible for awards 09:30 Cade out another week 12:25 Listener Q&A 12:40 Huff or Lopez 14:40 Tips for final week 15:20 Shead, Brown, Konchar 16:46 Next season where to draft injured guys 19:14 Queen or Turner? 19:56 Fan leagues? 20:48 Best schedules next week 22:06 Clingan panic? 23:40 Keeper question 26:35 Waiver Wire begins 27:20 Ousmane Dieng, Bucks 29:50 Collin Sexton, Bulls 32:07 Kennedy Chandler, Jazz 33:30 Jamal Shead, Raptors 35:10 Sandro Mamukelashvili, Raptors 36:06 Max Strus, Cavaliers 38:05 John Konchar, Jazz 38:50 Bones Hyland, Timberwolves Sling Get your hands on a Sling 1 day, 3 day, or 7 day pass, starting at just $4.99. Sign up now Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball: Must-Know Trends During Championship
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King discuss news and notes from around the NBA before answering viewer questions, including what to do with Stephen Curry. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Stephen Curry 02:45 Weekend Steamers 07:45 Washington Streamers 10:30 Franz Wagner 11:45 Gui Santos 12:55 Fears/Ausar/Duncan/Grimes 15:55 Thursday/Saturday Steamer 18:00 Sling TV Ad 19:30 Bam/Jamal Murray vs. Ayo 21:15 Pelle Larsson 23:45 Cam Johnson 24:40 Embiid/Dejounte/Siakam/Giddey 26:50 Sam Merrill or Paul Reed 28:45 Larsson/Filipowski/Eason/Riley 33:25 Keldon/Barnes/Melton 34:20 Fears/Gordon Get your hands on a Sling 1-day, 3-day, or 7-day pass, starting at just $4.99. Sign up now! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball: Dynasty Risers and Fallers
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner discuss news and notes from around the NBA before discussing players who've risen up and fallen down fantasy basketball dynasty rankings during the 2025-26 season, including Keyonte George. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Luka Doncic 03:35 Immanuel Quickley 05:45 Stephen Curry 07:50 Franz Wagner 09:35 Sling TV Ad 10:30 Keyonte George 13:20 Kawhi Leonard 15:30 Maxime Raynaud 17:00 Ajay Mitchell 18:10 Myles Turner 19:50 Ja Morant 21:25 Viewer Questions 34:10 ‘What Was That?!?’ Get your hands on a Sling 1-day, 3-day, or 7-day pass, starting at just $4.99. Sign up now! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Monday Mailbag: Answering Your Fantasy Basketball Playoffs Questions
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are back at it recapping all of the top fantasy basketball news from the weekend and talking waiver wire adds/drops. Then, the guys turn things over to the chat to answer your questions LIVE on the show. Sling Get your hands on a Sling 1 day, 3 day, or 7 day pass, starting at just $4.99. Sign up now! https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/1348772/2914433/14334 Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
8 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22
Ken and Alex discuss the latest NBA news and answer listener Q&A before diving into their favorite fantasy basketball waiver wire adds. Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:30 Hornets win 03:20 Orlando wins 06:00 Injury Updates 11:50 Listener Q&A 12:00 Drop KPJ, Quickley, Coulibaly? 13:40 Sensabaugh or Maxey? 16:04 Plowden or Santos? 17:46 Cardwell, Tshiebwe, Harkless 19:00 Devin Carter or Killian Hayes 20:28 Watkins or Huff? 22:41 Jarrett Allen return 24:30 Isaiah Jackson? 25:07 Donte DiVincenzo or Naz Reid? 25:35 Waiver Wire Begins 26:20 GG Jackson, MEM 27:50 Will Riley, WAS 29:05 Kennedy Chandler, UTA 31:00 Naji Marshall, DAL 32:40 Dylan Harper, SAS 34:55 Grayson Allen, PHX 35:50 Leonard Miller, CHI 37:30 Daeqwon Plowden, SAC 42:35 Old Man Rant 45:00 Promo Code YouTube15 for RotoWire Get your hands on a Sling 1 day, 3 day, or 7 day pass, starting at just $4.99. Sign up now! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Playoffs: How To Win Your Championship
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King react to news and notes from around the NBA before answering viewer questions. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Oso Ighodaro/Grayson Allen/Devin Carter 02:35 Managing IR 05:40 Jakob Poeltl 08:00 Jalen Williams 11:50 Sling TV 13:00 Tyrese Maxey 16:05 Kyle Filipowski/John Collins/Dylan Cardwell 19:15 Rank Top Warriors 21:35 Jarrett Allen/Kevin Porter 24:00 Karlo Matkovic/Cam Johnson/Jrue Holiday 25:20 Stephen Curry 27:05 Gui Santos/Jarace Walker 29:30 Devin Carter/Malik Monk 34:40 Nic Claxton or Karlo Matkovic 36:15 Eddy Curry Lines/Toxic Fantasy Players 38:40 Collin Sexton or Leonard Miller Get your hands on a Sling 1 day, 3 day, or 7 day pass, starting at just $4.99. Sign up now! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Playoffs: 10 MUST-KNOW Trends
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner react to news and notes from around the NBA before discussing must-know trends during the fantasy basketball playoffs, including Darius Garland's recent hot shooting. 00:00 Intro 01:50 Paul George 04:00 Jalen Johnson 06:00 De’Aaron Fox 06:50 OKC/BOS 09:00 Expansion 10:40 Sling Ad 11:45 Gary Payton 14:00 Darius Garland 15:00 Nic Claxton 16:20 Daniss Jenkins 17:25 Miles Bridges 19:00 Alex Sarr 21:00 Viewer Questions 33:15 ‘What Was That?!?’ Get your hands on a Sling 1 day, 3 day, or 7 day pass, starting at just $4.99. Sign up now! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Monday Mailbag: Fantasy Basketball Playoffs Advice!
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the top news items of the day before turning the show over to a live viewer Q&A session! 00:00 Intro + SlingTV 02:30 Waiver claims of the week 6:35 Jevon Carter 07:50 Adds/drops for playoffs 11:50 What to do with Paul George 14:30 Isaiah Collier, Davion Mitchell 16:30 Jalen Williams’ return 19:15 Coby White, Hartenstein 20:55 Gafford, Jalen Williams 22:30 Dropping players for schedule purposes 23:50 Who to drop 24:50 Kel’el Ware 22:10 Andrew Wiggins, Alex Sarr 30:40 Ausar Thompson 31:05 Jevon Carter vs Kennedy Chandler 31:45 KPJ status 32:50 PJ Washington, Naji Marshall 33:45 Dylan Cardwell 34:20 Paul Reed Sling When underdogs win, you win. Everyone loves a Cinderella story. With Sling, rooting for tournament underdogs is more exciting than ever. If any 12-16 seed makes the final 16, your next tournament Day Pass is $1. To get this offer, watch the tournament anytime 3/19-3/22 using a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass. Catch the court-side chaos your way with Sling. Sign Up Today! https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/1348772/2914433/14334 Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Add These 6 Players for the Playoffs
Kirien and Alex hand out their favorite fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:40 Major Injury Updates 04:10 Luka is balling 08:30 Listener Q&A 08:45 Mitch Rob or Hendricks? 11:39 Hold JDub? 13:00 Coby White or Cam Johnson? 14:45 Hendricks or Coward? 15:58 Drop Sarr? 17:15 Adds for STL, REB, 3s, FT% 19:20 Waiver Wire Pickups 21:20 Daniss Jenkins, DET 22:40 Pelle Larsson, MIA 25:00 Daniel Gafford, DAL 26:25 Taylor Hendricks, UTA 28:35 Gary Payton II, GSW 29:50 Yves Missi, NOP When underdogs win, you win. Everyone loves a Cinderella story. With Sling, rooting for tournament underdogs is more exciting than ever. If any 12-16 seed makes the final 16, your next tournament Day Pass is $1. To get this offer, watch the tournament anytime 3/19-3/22 using a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass. Catch the court-side chaos your way with Sling. Sign Up Today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
9 Players That Will LOSE Fantasy Basketball Championships
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King react to news and notes from around the NBA before discussing players who fantasy managers need to move on from before they cost them a shot at the championship, including Myles Turner. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Myles Turner 02:15 Marcus Sasser/Duncan Robinson/Jarace Walker/Andrew Wiggins 04:50 Daniss Jenkins/Jalen Williams/Cam Johnson/Donte 07:35 Daniss/Riley/Bones/Tobias 10:05 Missi/Bona/Cardwell/Queen/MitchRob 13:30 Ausar Thompson 15:00 MPJ/Morant/J-Dub/Lauri/Jerome 16:45 Jalen Slawson 19:20 Jordan Goodwin 20:40 Sling TV Ad 22:30 Cody Williams 24:50 Javon Small 26:50 Oso Ighodaro or Maxime Raynaud 28:40 Maxey/Kawhi/DMitchell/Trey/Scottie 31:40 Andre Drummond 32:45 Dylan Harper 34:15 Justin Champagnie 37:00 Sexton/Melton/Jerome/McDaniels/Riley 39:05 Grant Williams or Killian Hayes 41:00 Nique Clifford 41:20 Melton or Wolf 42:15 Missi/Hendricks/Oso/Royce/Harper 44:45 Ausar Thompson 45:10 Grayson Allen 47:00 Paul George 48:50 10T Cat Drops 51:20 Missi or Herb 51:35 Naz and Ayo 52:15 IL Management 53:00 Rapid Fire Answers When underdogs win, you win. Everyone loves a Cinderella story. With Sling, rooting for tournament underdogs is more exciting than ever. If any 12-16 seed makes the final 16, your next tournament Day Pass is $1. To get this offer, watch the tournament anytime 3/19-3/22 using a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass. Catch the court-side chaos your way with Sling. Sign Up Today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.