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RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastFantasy Basketball Injury Updates & Waiver Wire TargetsNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top storylines of the weekend in the NBA, as well as the top waiver wire claims across their most competitive leagues. The guys also discuss some players trending up -- Deni Avdija, Dyson Daniels -- and players they're concerned about -- Shaedon Sharpe, Jaren Jackson Jr. -- through the first few weeks of the season.Timestamps:00:00 Start01:40 Jake LaRavia03:30 Marcus Smart04:30 Trendon Watford06:00 Noah Clowney08:00 Julian Champagnie09:00 Derik Queen13:00 Trey Murphy16:15 Poeltl...
2025-11-1155 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastEarly Season Buy-Low & Sell-High + Wavier Wire Targets, Live Mailbag and MoreNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap a busy week on the waiver wire and discuss some early sell-high/buy-low candidates, all while answering live viewer questions.00:00 Intro00:45 Waiver wire fallout01:00 Russell Westbrook02:15 Mann, LaRavia, Quinton Jackson03:45 Gillespie06:00 Keldon Johnson06:50 Vivid Seats promo08:00 Hold Ace Bailey?10:15 Annoy, Myles Turner11:20 Grimes, DiVincenzo12:35 Sarr, Edgecombe13:45 KAT, Kawhi, Mobley, Flagg trade question15:05 Dillon Brooks, Isaiah Collier16:25 Dereck Lively17:25 Jaren Jackson Jr. vs. Amen...
2025-11-0351 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastTop Fantasy Basketball Observations From Opening WeekNick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down all of the fantasy news and notes you need to know from Opening Week in the NBA.00:00 Intro01:00 Luka, Edwards injuries + Wolves rotation04:10 Wavier wire reactions08:20 Tre Johnson09:50 Eason vs. Filipowski11:20 Reed Sheppard13:15 Davis, Sabonis17:15 Sling TV; Chalkboard19:00 Podziemski, Grimes, DLo, Harper23:10 Alexander-Walker25:00 Dyson Daniels; Edgecombe25:50 Bub Carrington — is he bad?28:00 Banchero vs. Brunson30:10 Dabble30:40 Rookies to stash33:40 Isaiah Jackson + Pa...
2025-10-2755 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastBiggest Boom-or-Bust Players for the Fantasy Basketball SeasonNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss their top boom-or-bust players in fantasy basketball for the 2025-26 NBA season.00:00 Intro00:50 Ja Morant ankle injury04:00 ADP Trends04:35 Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James06:20 Kawhi Leonard07:05 Zion Williamson + Pelicans11:35 Keeper question: Jalen Williams, Sengun, LaMelo13:00 Shaedon Sharpe18:20 Alex Sarr19:30 Deandre Ayton22:35 Ben Mathurin25:35 Chalkboard27:25 Paolo Banchero31:30 Raptors + RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley34:55 Mathurin vs. Sharpe vs. Cam Thomas36:20 Flagg vs. Avdija...
2025-10-0652 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastPlayers We Can't Wait to Draft (Or Not Draft) Next Season + Cooper Flagg's Fantasy StockNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news of the day and discuss waiver wire adds for their still-active leagues. But with the fantasy season nearing its end, the guys look ahead to 2025-26, talking players they're already looking forward to targeting, like Coby White, Dyson Daniels, Onyeka Okongwu and Cade Cunningham. They also bat around some early do-not-draft players for next season, all while answering live viewer questions throughout the stream.00:00 Intro02:30 KD goes down + Suns offseason plans14:15 Fred VanVleet, Malik Monk17:00 Tari Eason, Davion Mitchell17:30 Handling...
2025-03-3148 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastLate-Season Adds + Biggest Risers/Fallers This SeasonNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news of the day and discuss the top adds and drops in their most-competitive leagues.00:00 Intro00:45 Notable adds this week01:10 Justin Edwards04:30 Kai Jones + AD outlook06:00 Other top adds07:15 Trendon Watford10:15 CJ McCollum12:15 Yabusele vs. Edwards12:55 Alvarado, Hawkins, Missi10:05 Champagnie, Quickley15:30 Maxey, Oubre17:10 Bona, Olynyk17:50 Anthony Davis19:35 Reid, Clingan20:55 Wendll Carter Jr.22:40 Knicks24:25 Jokic outlook25:55...
2025-03-2449 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastLate-Season Push: Waiver Adds, Players to Drop and MoreNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss their top waiver wire adds of the week and try to navigate through the tanking-filled final weeks of the fantasy basketball season. The guys talk Orlando Robinson, Mavs forfeit concerns, Fred VanVleet, Norman Powell, finding blocks on the wire, start/sit decisions and more.00:00 Intro01:00 Waiver wire adds04:45 Raptors + persistent tanking issues08:45 Orlando Robinson11:30 Mavs forfeit concerns14:45 Zach Collins, Jeremy Sochan16:45 Naji Marshall, Spencer Dinwiddie17:45 Fred VanVleet18:25 Toumani Camara, Justin Champagnie19:10 Keon Johnson
2025-03-1733 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastLeBron + Amen Thompson Injuries + Our Biggest Adds of the WeekNick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the top news items of the day and discuss their biggest waiver wire additions of the week.00:00 Intro00:45 Kyle Filipowski04:00 Other notable adds: Jordan Hawkins, Andrew Nembhard, Jarred Vanderbilt07:20 Raptors shenanigans10:20 Rudy Gobert returns15:00 LeBron, Amen Thompson injuries16:55 Raptors (again)18:15 Sarr, Sharpe, Carrington19:10 Sixers + shutdown concerns?22:00 Zach Collins23:00 Adem Bona, Aaron Nesmith24:00 Chet Holmgren25:00 Yabusele, Drummond26:15 Is Anthony Davis a drop?29:20 Strus, Edwards
2025-03-1045 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastA Massive Week on the Waiver Wire, Lakers Stay Hot, Late-Season Flyers and MoreNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss a huge weekend on the waiver wire, the Lakers' staying red-hot, Anthony Davis' timeline, Norman Powell and Fred VanVleet. Later in the show, the guys turn it over to live viewer questions on Chris Paul, Kelly Olynyk, Donovan Clingan, Collin Sexton and more.00:00 Intro01:00 Biggest waiver wire pickups of the weekend01:45 Valanciunas, Zach Collins, Davion Mitchell07:00 Richaun Holmes09:45 Anthony Davis timetable11:10 Fred VanVleet13:00 Lakers sweep the Clips17:50 Stashing injured players19:15 Norman Powell20:20 Donovan...
2025-03-0341 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastLate-Season Trade Targets, Our Biggest Draft Hits + Dark Days in PhillyNick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by talking about the Sixers and Suns and whether either team will be able to salvage its season. The guys also hit their biggest adds/drops of the week, players to consider trading for, Joel Embiid's fantasy outlook, their biggest draft hits and more.00:00 Intro00:40 Do you have any hope for the Sixers or Suns?04:30 Biggest adds/drops this week10:00 Late-season trade targets10:45 Josh Giddey11:30 Kawhi Leonard, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan13:00 Rudy Gobert, Fred VanVleet13:45 LaMelo Ball...
2025-02-2444 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastA Disappointing All-Star Weekend + Top Adds for the Stretch RunNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap All-Star Weekend and discuss some potential fixes for future All-Star Games and Dunk Contests. The guys also discuss their top adds from the weekend, including Ben Simmons and Corey Kispert.00:00 Intro01:05 The All-Star Game... is not back09:00 Make the ASG Team USA vs. The World?10:45 Dunk Contest16:35 Players we're adding right now + Corey Kispert, Ben Simmons18:30 Alex Sarr, Bol Bol21:50 Moussa Diabate, Mark Williams, Jusuf Nurkic23:20 Andrew Wiggins vs. Quentin Grimes26:45 Cam Thomas, LaMelo Ball...
2025-02-1836 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastAD's Debut, Lakers Need a Center, Waiver Wire Adds + Mailbag ExtravaganzaNick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the biggest fantasy basketball news of the day, including updates on Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The guys discuss the Lakers' path forward at center, Luka's fit alongside LeBron, top wavier wire adds, players with shutdown concerns and much more.00:00 Intro01:50 Lakers' options at center02:15 Anthony Davis' debut + injury07:00 Jaxson Hayes + Mark Williams trade rescinded10:45 LeBron, Luka, Reaves ROS value12:30 Waiver wire adds13:20 Aaron Wiggins, Dalton Knecht, Max Christie, Quentin Grimes16:05 Matas Buzelis17:05 Brandon Ingram...
2025-02-1051 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastJimmy Butler Suspended (Again) + Our Biggest Draft RegretsNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss Jimmy Butler's latest suspension and what it means for the rest of the Heat's roster going forward. The guys also hit on some of the season's biggest fantasy busts, including Kyle Kuzma, Joel Embiid and Julius Randle before opening the show up to live listener questions.00:00 Intro01:00 Jimmy Butler suspended again + Heat ramifications07:50 Players we regret drafting08:20 Joel Embiid11:25 Julius Randle12:45 Rudy Gobert15:30 Kyle Kuzma20:15 Sharpe, Coulibaly, Scoot21:15 Poole, Derrick White22:55 Dropping Shaedon...
2025-01-2746 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastPre-Trade Deadline Targets, Banchero is Back + Live MailbagNick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down Paolo Banchero's first two games back for the Magic, the (still) struggling 76ers, waiver wire adds and players to potentially target in trades ahead of the deadline.00:00 Intro01:00 Paolo Banchero is BACK03:30 Sixers still struggling07:00 Waiver wire adds + Naji Marshall08:55 Kel’el Ware10:55 Jerami Grant14:00 Players to target14:20 Donovan Clingan17:15 Collin Sexton, Isaiah Collier20:10 Nick Richards22:05 Cam Thomas, Ayo Dosunmu, Keyonte George23:40 Tyus Jones24:40 Donovan Clingan (ag...
2025-01-1346 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastRussell Trade Fallout, Luka Goes Down + Trade AdviceNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news of the weekend, headlined by the Lakers-Nets swap that sent D'Angelo Russell back to Brooklyn. The guys also discuss the Kings firing Mike Brown, Luka Doncic's injury, Donte DiVincenzo's surge and more before turning it over to live viewer questions.00:00 Intro00:50 D'Angelo Russell trade + fantasy implications11:00 Kings part ways with Mike Brown14:20 Luka Doncic injury + fantasy implications18:35 Donte DiVincenzo possibly, maybe coming around?22:30 SGA for KAT + VanVleet?24:30 McCollum, Dick, Gafford, Reaves, Amen Thompson26:25 Bane...
2024-12-3150 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastAdds/Drops, Trade Advice, Players to Sell + Assessing the Kings' FutureNick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by discussing a relatively quiet week on the waiver wire before discussing a few takeaways from the weekend, including Cole Anthony's big night, DeMar DeRozan's struggles, Tyrese Haliburton, Donte DiVincenzo and more. Later, the guys take live questions on Norman Powell's future, Julius Randle, Kel'el Ware, Tari Eason, Alex Caruso, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes and much more.00:00 Intro00:50 Quiet week on the waiver wire02:20 Finding value in Brooklyn04:30 Spencer Dinwiddie, Alex Caruso06:30 Cole Anthony09:10 Kings-Pacers + Haliburton12:00 Ben Mathurin
2024-12-2346 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastSchroder Trade Impact, Embiid Injured (Again) + Players to StashNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news of the weekend, including Joel Embiid's latest injury and the fantasy ramifications of the Dennis Schroder trade. The guys also discuss some players to consider stashing and the Rookie of the Year race while taking live listener questions throughout the show.-----00:00 Intro01:00 Dennis Schroder trade07:00 Joel Embiid sinus fracture10:30 Notable waiver wire additions12:40 Players to stash13:00 Bub Carrington14:30 Bulls (Dosunmu, Jalen Smith, Matas Buzelis)16:20 Donovan Clingan18:10 Noah Clowney
2024-12-1647 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastIngram, Wagner Injury Impact + Players to Buy or SellAlex Barutha and Nick Whalen discuss the fantasy impact of injuries to Franz Wagner and Brandon Ingram to open the show. Later, the guys talk waiver wire adds, buy-low/sell-high players, injured players to target on waivers and more. They also answer live viewer questions throughout the show.00:00 Intro01:00 Franz Wagner injury05:10 Brandon Ingram injury08:50 Karl-Anthony Towns10:00 Goga Bitadze, Wendell Carter11:35 Waiver wire recap13:05 Buy low on injured Pels?15:20 TJ McConnell, Jordan Poole17:15 Bub Carrington18:15 Pascal Siakam20:25...
2024-12-0950 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastFirst Round Do-Overs, Magic Still Rolling, Adds/Drops Recap + Live MailbagNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss some takeaways from the weekend, including the Orlando Magic continuing their winning ways and some key players returning from injury. The guys also discuss which players would be in -- or out -- of the first round in a fantasy re-draft, talk waiver wire and answer live mailbag questions throughout the show.00:00 Intro02:00 Magic still rolling07:05 Shaedon Sharpe, Dyson Daniels09:40 Bilal Coulibaly11:45 Ben Simmons, Caleb Martin, Jalen Wilson, Vasilije Micic14:15 Bub Carrington, Malcolm Brogdon15:30 Gradey Dick, Micic17:00...
2024-12-0250 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastRisers and Fallers, Waiver Wire Adds, Sell-High Candidates + MoreNick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk about the biggest fantasy basketball news of the weekend and hit their most-notable adds/drops. The guys also discuss a handful of players trending up -- or down -- over the last few weeks, including Jalen Green, Cam Johnson, Jonathan Kuminga, Jakob Poeltl and more.00:00 Intro01:00 Nick Richards, Rob Williams, Mark Williams04:00 Players we added08:20 Ty Jerome09:15 Aaron Gordon10:30 Kuzma, Amen Thompson12:00 Cade Cunningham + Pistons13:30 Dyson Daniels14:25 Keegan Murray, Deandre Ayton18:30 Ja Morant...
2024-11-2548 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastPleasant Surprises of the Season + Waiver Wire Recap, Live MailbagNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the biggest surprise players of the fantasy season thus far, talk waiver wire and answer live mailbag questions.-----00:00 Intro00:45 Waiver Wire recap + Moussa Diabate04:45 Jared McCain sweepstakes07:00 Dyson Daniels09:45 Jordan Poole11:50 Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac14:08 Josh Hart15:40 John Collins, Isaiah Collier19:50 Franz Wagner21:20: Mathurin, Eason, Braun, Edey22:30 Coby White25:30 Grant Williams25:45 Klay, Filipowski28:15 Kevin Porter, Mike Conley30:20 Caruso, Hardaway
2024-11-1847 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastEarly Risers and Fallers, Chet, Morant, Zion, Durant Injuries + Live MailbagNick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit all of the top fantasy basketball news items of the day while answering live mailbag questions.00:00 Intro00:45 Chet Holmgren injury fallout04:20 Kevin Durant injury fallout07:20 Pelicans injuries continue to mount10:54 Grizzlies injury updates12:30 Jaylen Wells14:20 Zach Edey16:55 Brandon Boston, Kyshawn George, Trey Murphy18:50 Deni Avdija20:50 Jalen Suggs, Bennedict Mathurin23:15 Bilal Coulibaly25:00 Claxton, Sarr27:10 Rozier, Tyus Jones28:30 Hartenstein29:20 Anthony Davis30:30 Monk, Melton
2024-11-1150 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastPlayers We're Adding, Early Surprises + Live MailbagNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap a busy weekend in the NBA and talk waiver wire, players to drop, injuries to monitor and much more before turning it over to answering listener mailbag questions.-----00:00 Intro00:45 Early injuries piling up01:20 Paolo Banchero02:30 Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick05:05 Joel Embiid, Paul George07:00 Weekend waiver wire targets08:00 Alex Sarr10:25 Pelicans injuries12:15 Coulibaly, Daniels14:20 Wendell Carter, Rob Williams16:40 Alperen Sengun18:30 Daniels, Caruso19:05 Trae Young, Ant...
2024-11-0447 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastEarly Season Fantasy Takeaways: Adds, Drops, Injury News + Players We Wish We Had On More TeamsNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss all of their biggest fantasy takeaways from the first week of the NBA season. They also talk early season adds/drops and players they already regret either targeting or not targeting during drafts.00:00 Intro00:45 Warriors + Curry’s ankle injury04:00 Players we’re adding07:15 Ivica Zubac08:30 Zach Edey’s slow start10:10 Dyson Daniels11:30 Jonathan Kuminga, Rui Hachimura13:50 Buddy Hield, Zach LaVine15:30 Gradey Dick16:50 Alex Caruso18:15 Scotty Pippen Jr.19:30 Amen Thompson, Reed S...
2024-10-2857 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastLast-Minute Draft Advice + Biggest Questions for Opening WeekNick Whalen and Alex Barutha take live viewer questions, give their final preseason thoughts and begin to look ahead to Opening Week in the NBA.00:00: Intro01:30: Reviewing our final drafts07:00: Kawhi Leonard07:45: Brandon Miller vs. Miles Bridges12:25: Herb Jones, Ausar Thompson, Jeremy Sochan14:35: Bulls’ usage breakdown20:00: Zach Edey25:05: Kevin Porter, Brandin Podziemski28:05: Kelly Oubre30:35: Ivica Zubac vs. Mark Williams31:45: Andre Drummond33:05: Risacher, Oubre, Keldon Johnson, Andrew Wiggins34:00: RJ Barrett34:50: Cam Thomas, De...
2024-10-2158 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastBest/Worst Values in Each Round, Preseason Gleanings + Answering Listener QuestionsNick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a round-by-round look at their favorite, and least-favorite values, including Trae Young, Jalen Williams, Ja Morant, Darius Garland and more.0:00: Intro1:00: Lonzo Ball set to make debut3:55: Knicks-Timberwolves + DiVincenzo incident6:45: Nick’s RazzJam draft update9:00: Zach Edey12:25: Scottie Barnes13:30: JJJ or Myles Turner?14:35: Who to pair with Jokic?15:30: Chances Wembanyama breaks fantasy?21:30: Targets/stay-aways in Round 223:44: Targets/stay-aways in Round 327:00: Targets/stay-aways in Round 429:40: Targets/stay-aways in Ro...
2024-10-1449 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastHigh-Risk/High-Reward Players + Boring Veterans to Target in DraftsNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news from opening weekend of the NBA preseason before discussing the biggest risk/reward players in fantasy basketball this season. The guys also run through their lists of "boring" veterans who are worth their ADP.0:00: Intro1:00: Early preseason takeaways10:30: High-Risk/High-Reward players10:45: Joel Embiid13:25: Ja Morant18:55: James Harden22:45: Steph Curry25:15: Paul George29:00: Boring veterans to target29:15: CJ McCollum31:35: Rudy Gobert33:40: Bam Adebayo36:10: DeMar DeRozan
2024-10-0747 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastOur Favorite + Least-Favorite Picks in Each Round of Fantasy Basketball DraftsNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the fantasy implications from the Knicks-Timberwolves blockbuster before discussing their favorite and least-favorite targets in each ADP tier.0:00: Intro1:30: Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle trade + fantasy implications11:30: Round 1 targets + Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis risk/reward16:20: LaMelo Ball17:45: Domantas Sabonis18:35: Jalen Brunson20:45: Tyrese Maxey, Paul George23:00: KAT, Kyrie, Markkanen, Jaren Jackson, Paolo Banchero24:35: Ja Morant26:10: Kawhi Leonard29:10: Jalen Williams, Darius Garland30:20: Derrick White upside32:00: Zion Williamson35:45: Cam...
2024-09-3051 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastPoints League Draft Review + Best Bets for Most Improved Player AwardNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the results of a recent points league mock draft before analyzing the 2024-25 Most Improved Player award odds.Play Pick Six from DraftKings, the NEW fantasy app that packs more fun into less time. Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2024-08-2759 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastFull Rookies Breakdown + Which Teams are Playoff Locks in 2024-25?Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take an in-depth look at the 2024 NBA rookie class and decipher if any players are worth targeting inside the top-100 in fantasy drafts. The guys discuss Alex Sarr, Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, Zach Edey, Matas Buzelis, Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher and more. Later, they take a look at some NBA futures bets and debate how many teams in each conference deserve to be called "locks" to make the playoffs in 2024-25.Play Pick Six from DraftKings, the NEW fantasy app that packs more fun into less time. Download the new DraftKings Pick...
2024-08-1442 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastUSA-Serbia Instant Classic + Top-100 Mock Draft RecapNick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin with a quick recap of Team USA's thrilling, come-from-behind win over Serbia to advance to the Gold Medal game. Then, the guys dive into the full results from Thursday's 10-team, 10-round mock draft.Play Pick Six from DraftKings, the NEW fantasy app that packs more fun into less time. Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2024-08-0847 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast2024-25 Rankings Debates + DeRozan to Sacramento, Rookie of the Year OddsNick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by discussing DeMar DeRozan's fit in Sacramento and the Kings' ultimate upside. The guys then dive into the initial set of 2024-25 fantasy basketball rankings and projections, which went live earlier this week. They talk about difficult rankings decisions, risers/fallers and how teams like Philly and New York will be impacted by major additions. The guys finish up by breaking down the Rookie of the Year odds and discussing the best -- and worst -- value bets.Play Pick Six from DraftKings, the NEW fantasy app that packs more fun...
2024-07-091h 07RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastNBA Offseason Frenzy: Paul George, Dejounte Murray, Klay Thompson + More Notable Names on the MoveNick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a deep dive into all of the transactions from the early portion of the NBA offseason. The guys discuss Paul George in Philly, the Pelicans trading for Dejounte Murray, Klay Thompson to Dallas, Chris Paul to San Antonio, Lakers targets, the Warriors' future, the Clippers' next steps and much more.DraftKings Pick 6Play Pick Six from DraftKings, the NEW fantasy app that packs more fun into less time. Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in...
2024-07-011h 03RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastNBA Draft Round 1: Best Fits, Biggest Surprises, Fantasy Analysis + MoreNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap Round 1 of the NBA Draft, discussing the biggest surprises of the night, the best fits and which players could be immediate fantasy contributors in 2024-25.Play Pick Six from DraftKings, the NEW fantasy app that packs more fun into less time. Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2024-06-2735 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastMost Interesting Lottery Teams, OKC's Plan, Giddey-Caruso Trade, Klay Thompson + Early 2024-25 MVP MarketNick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by diving deep on the 2024 NBA Draft. The guys talk best bets, best fits, trade possibilities and what the Grizzlies and Thunder should do in the late lottery. The guys also discuss the Josh Giddey-Alex Caruso swap, the Bulls' short-term trajectory, Klay Thompson potentially leaving the Warriors and the early 2024-25 NBA MVP betting market.Play Pick Six from DraftKings, the NEW fantasy app that packs more fun into less time. Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty...
2024-06-2653 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWrapping Up the NBA Playoffs, Draft Chatter, Ranking LeBron DestinationsNick Whalen and Alex Barutha give their parting thoughts on the NBA Playoffs, the NBA Finals and whether we'll truly view Jayson Tatum any differently now that he has a ring. The guys also discuss the most -- and least -- appealing LeBron destinations (hypothetically, of course) before finishing out with a preview of next week's 2024 NBA Draft.Play Pick Six from DraftKings, the NEW fantasy app that packs more fun into less time. Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six...
2024-06-1943 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastNBA Finals Game 3 Look-Ahead, Best Bets + Hurley Turns Down LakersNick Whalen and Alex Barutha dive deep on the NBA Finals and discuss whether the Mavs can claw their way back into the series in Dallas. The guys also talk Dan Hurley, the Lakers' coaching search and Nick's recent trip to Italy.-----PrizePicksDownload PrizePicks today and use code ROTOPOD for a first deposit match up to $100! Sign up now! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2024-06-1143 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastConference Finals Set, 2024-25 Mock Draft Results + OKC, Denver, Knicks Post-MortemNick Whalen and Alex Barutha go deep with full recaps of Pacers-Knicks and Nuggets-Timberwolves. The guys discuss what's next for OKC, Denver and the Knicks before diving into the full results of their recent 2024-25 fantasy mock draft.PrizePicksDownload PrizePicks today and use code ROTOPOD for a first deposit match up to $100! Sign up now! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2024-05-2059 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWolves Take Game 1, Round 2 Previews + Early 2024-25 Fantasy MockNick Whalen and Alex Barutha dive deep on Wolves-Nuggets Game 1 before previewing Knicks-Pacers, Celtics-Cavs and Mavericks-Thunder. Later, the guys discuss the early-round results from a 2024-25 industry fantasy draft.PrizePicksDownload PrizePicks today and use code ROTOPOD for a first deposit match up to $100! Sign up now! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2024-05-061h 02RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWeekend Recap: Sengun Goes Down, Late-Season Adds, Utah Concerns + MoreNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the biggest news of the weekend, including a potentially season-ending injury to Alperen Sengun. The guys also discuss Joel Embiid's status, the Raptors' injury issues, concerns in Utah, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith and much more.0:00: Intro1:35: Alperen Sengun injury + ramifications in Houston10:00: Still waiting on Embiid?12:45: Celtics injury report tonight13:40: Banton vs. Scoot16:10: Toumani Camara18:25: Raptors injury woes + Jordan Nwora20:25: Drop Hartenstein for Olynyk or Richards?22:25: Tyler Herro23:30: Royce O'Neale, Hartenstein, Keyonte George...
2024-03-1146 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastHawks Lose Trae Young, Biggest Shutdown Risks, Late-Season Trades + Live Q&ANick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the top news items of the day, headlined by Trae Young's injury, which could sideline him for the remainder of the season. The guys also discuss the biggest shutdown risks, Nick's big trades over the weekend, Scoot Henderson's upside, Ayo Dosunmu, Tre Mann and much more, all while taking live viewer questions.0:00: Intro2:00: Trae Young injury6:00: LaMelo Ball (still) sidelined + Tre Mann8:35: Nick's big trades in the RotoWire Steak League8:55: Jaren Jackson for Alperen Sengun10:15: Malik Monk for Brook Lopez
2024-02-2654 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWhat To Do With LaMelo, Trading De'Aaron Fox, Warriors Pursuing LeBron + More with Nick Whalen and Brandon KravitzNick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz talk failed LeBron trades, All-Star Saturday betting odds, Scoot Henderson, Onyeka Okongwu, De'Aaron Fox and much more.0:00: Intro + dog talk4:30: Magic lose to OKC + Shaq jersey retirement11:00: Warriors tried to trade for LeBron17:50: Dunk Contest + Three-Point Contest betting odds26:20: Brown/Ingram for Murray/Bridges?28:45: Okongwu, Dosunmu, Scoot32:45: De'Aaron Fox trade targets36:10: Worth trying to trade LaMelo?38:15: Kessler vs. Draymond ROS39:25: Scoot vs. Melton41:10: Vassell, Okongwu, Scoot, Dosunmu, Olynyk42:55: Herb Jones...
2024-02-1448 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastTrade Deadline Preview, Who to Add, Sell-High Options + Live Q&A with Nick Whalen and Brandon KravitzWith the NBA trade deadline closing in, Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz discuss which players could be on the move, which teams will should be active and, most importantly, which players you should be stashing in fantasy leagues. The guys also hit the biggest news of the day, Paul Reed, Precious Achiuwa, the Magic, Andre Drummond, Coby White and much more.0:00: Intro + Underdog and FanDuel offers3:00: Brandon’s Pro Bowl experience5:30: Trade deadline names to monitor6:30: Which teams are selling?9:30: How does Embiid’s injury impact Philly’s mindset?1...
2024-02-0753 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastPlayers to Stash at the Trade Deadline, Adds/Drops, Paul Reed Upside + MoreNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the biggest news of the weekend, including injury updates on Joel Embiid and Zach LaVine, in addition to yet another concerning loss for the Bucks. The guys also debate Paul Reed's upside, add/drop decisions and their top players to stash ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.0:00: Intro3:55: Joel Embiid injury update7:45: Zach LaVine done for season11:10: Andre Drummond as a deadline stash14:25: Ayo Dosunmu ROS upside16:30: Onyeka Okongwu + Capela injury18:45: Bucks collapse in Utah + Lillard struggles22:10: Bobby...
2024-02-051h 07RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWaiver Wire Adds/Drops, Siakam in Indy, ROS Upside Debates + MoreNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the biggest news of the weekend, talk waiver wire adds/drops and answer a bevy of listener questions on all things fantasy basketball.0:00: Intro + complaining about the Packers5:00: Tales from the waiver wire7:20: Mark Williams, Desmond Bane dropped11:05: GG Jackson + Grizzlies rotation observations15:30: Early Siakam-in-Indy returns20:00: Ben Mathurin21:40: Trae Young in concussion protocol24:00: Caruso vs. Coulibaly ROS26:00 Cam Johnson concerns28:05: More Packers complaints29:40: Porzingis/Murray vs. Durant/Valanciunas
2024-01-221h 14RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWeekend Recap, Tales from the Waiver Wire, CP3/Draymond, Mark Williams + Answering Listener QuestionsNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap all of the relevant fantasy basketball news and injuries from the weekend, as well as preview the week ahead. The guys talk Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, Draymond Green, LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, Dennis Smith, Goga Bitadze and much more before answering live listener/viewer questions later in the episode.Underdog Fantasy is the #1 platform for NBA Best Ball and DFS Player Pick'em contests. If you haven't tried Underdog yet, new Underdog users receive a first-time deposit bonus up to $100 AND a free 6-month subscription to RotoWire with promo code R...
2024-01-081h 05RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastTuesday Night Takeaways, Ja's Big Return, Warriors Rotation + Listener Q&A with Nick WhalenWith Brandon Kravitz (non-COVID illness) ruled out, Nick Whalen flies solo to recap Tuesday night's four-game NBA slate from a fantasy perspective. He talks Ja Morant's return, the Warriors' OT win over Boston, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Dame's big night, the Suns losing in Portland and more before turning things over to a fantasy basketball live listener/viewer Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2023-12-201h 01RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWaiver Wire Targets, Cavs Injuries, Beal Hurt Again, Embiid's Historic Run, Herro + Bam Returning + Live Listener Q&ANick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the biggest fantasy basketball news from the weekend, including injuries to Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and Bradley Beal. The guys also talk about the returns of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, waiver wire adds/drops, Joel Embiid's historic run and much more before answering live listener/viewer questions for the second half of the episode.Underdog Fantasy is the #1 platform for NBA Best Ball and DFS Player Pick'em contests. If you haven't tried Underdog yet, new Underdog users receive a first-time deposit bonus up to $100 AND a free 6-month subscription to Roto...
2023-12-181h 13RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastFantasy Weekend Recap: Miles Bridges, CJ McCollum, LaMelo Ball, Josh Giddey, Trade Advice + MoreNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap a big weekend in the NBA and discuss all of the relevant fantasy fallout.0:00: Intro0:40: LaMelo Ball injury3:50: Waiver wire hits and misses9:30: Isaiah Joe10:45: Jalen Johnson injury fallout13:00: Weekly Bojan Bogdanovic check-in16:10: CJ McCollum update18:20: Onyeka Okongwu20:50: Drop Andrew Wiggins?22:30: Nick’s night at the Wizards-Bucks game25:20: Bulls struggles + fantasy implications30:30: Butler, Bridges, Mobley, Bane33:00: De’Anthony Melton, OG Anunoby34:20: Sengun/Brunson/Ball vs. Tatu...
2023-11-271h 09RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWeekend Recap + Buy Low/Sell High Targets + James Harden Expectations with Adam KingNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha and RotoWire's Adam King to discuss some takeaways from the weekend, as well as some players off to notably hot or cold starts. Later, the guys answer live viewers' questions on a number of key players and topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2023-11-061h 01RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastEarly Season Takeaways, Adds, Drops and MoreNick Whalen and Alex Barutha desperately try not to overreact to the first six days of the NBA season. The guys discuss LeBron's minutes, Milwaukee's up-and-down start, the Raptors' rotation, the Rockets, Anfernee Simons' injury and much more before spending the second half of the show answering listeners' fantasy questions.-----Underdog Fantasy is the #1 platform for NBA Best Ball and DFS Player Pick'em contests. If you haven't tried Underdog yet, new Underdog users receive a first-time deposit bonus up to $500 AND a free 6-month subscription to RotoWire with promo code R-W-N-B-A. That's promo code R-W...
2023-10-301h 08RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastEarly Preseason Takeaways + Polarizing PlayersNick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a game-by-game look at opening weekend of the NBA preseason. If you like MarJon Beauchamp, Jarace Walker and/or Talen Horton-Tucker talk, this episode is for you. The guys discuss Jaden Ivey coming off the bench, John Collins starting next to Lauri Markkanen, Bennedict Mathurin vs. Buddy Hield and much more. Later, they discuss a handful of polarizing players, including Julius Randle, Fred VanVleet and Rudy Gobert.0:00: Intro2:30: 76ers-Celtics10:25: Bucks-Bulls15:45: Suns-Pistons21:00: Is it over for James Wiseman?23:07: Pacers-Grizzlies28:20: Raptors-Kings
2023-10-0953 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastLate-Summer ADP Check + Mock Draft RecapNick Whalen and Alex Barutha are back with a late-summer edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast! The guys use a recent mock draft (August 30th) as their guide to discuss the top values, underrated players, risky investments, late-round steals and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2023-09-0152 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastBucks on the Ropes, A Concerning-Yet-Legendary LeBron Game, Warriors' Path to the Finals + 2023-24 MIP CandidatesWith the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50!Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a series-by-series look at Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, beginning with the Bucks' shocking collapse in Miami on Monday night. Then, the guys discuss the Lakers' overtime win over the Grizzlies and whether LeBron James' foot will prevent the Lakers from ad...
2023-04-2557 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastFantasy Lessons Learned + Playoff RacesNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the playoff races in each conference, including the Lakers battling to stay out of the Play-In Tournament and the Mavericks still hanging on for a potential Play-In spot. Later, the guys discuss avoiding Phoenix in the playoffs, Shaedon Sharpe's late-season breakout, and Alex's rundown of the biggest lessons from the 2022-23 fantasy basketball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2023-04-0643 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast2022-23 All-NBA PicksNick Whalen and Alex Barutha name their respective All-NBA teams and talk through the decision-making process, biggest snubs, toughest calls and much more.WHALEN'S FIRST TEAMC: Joel Embiid, PHIF: Giannis Antetokounmpo, MILF: Jayson Tatum, BOSG: Luka Doncic, DALG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKCWHALEN'S SECOND TEAMC: Nikola Jokic, DENF: Jimmy Butler, MIAF: Julius Randle, NYKG: Donovan Mitchell, CLEG: James Harden, PHI
2023-03-2352 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast2022-23 Fantasy Disappointments + LeBron-less Lakers, Milwaukee's Streak, Utah Falling Back?Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha from RotoWire unpack the biggest fantasy news of the week, including LeBron James' injury, the LaMelo-less Hornets, the Clippers falling to 0-3 since adding Russell Westbrook, the Bucks pushing their winning streak to 15 games and the Spurs finally snapping their 16-game skid. Then, the guys discuss a handful of this season's biggest fantasy disappointments, including Josh Giddey, Scottie Barnes, Bradley Beal and Keldon Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2023-03-011h 02RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastHigh-Value Futures Bets + All-Star Break Injury SweepNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to first take a team-by-team look at the injuries we're monitoring coming out of the All-Star break. The guys discuss names like Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Kelly Oubre, Steven Adams, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jusuf Nurkic. Later, Nick and Alex hand out nine of their favorite NBA futures bets to make right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2023-02-2158 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast2022-23 Midseason Fantasy Basketball Re-DraftAfter hitting the top news items of the day, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha perform the inaugural RotoWire 2-Team, 3-Round Midseason Fantasy Basketball Re-Draft (for rabies awareness). The guys talk through their strategy and the format of the draft before selecting their 18-man teams under the assumption that the league begins today (Jan. 26) and runs through the end of the 2022-23 regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2023-01-261h 04RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast2020 'Next 5 Years' Draft Revisited + Ingram, Davis Set to Return, Lakers Deadline PlansNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the top news of the day, including Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram preparing to return to action Wednesday night. Then, the guys discuss whether the ultra-tight Western Conference standings will push the Lakers to make a splash at the deadline. Later, Alex and Nick look back on their 2020, mid-pandemic exercise of drafting the best possible 12-player roster for the next five years. Would Giannis still be the No. 1 pick? Does Alex regret taking Kristaps Porzingis? Why did Stephen Curry fall to the 15th pick? Find out the answers as the guys attempt to...
2023-01-251h 06RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastBuy/Sell Players + A Game of 'Who Would You Rather Roster?'Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha start by discussing Alex's piece on RotoWire.com breaking down players to consider buying or selling as we near the midpoint in the NBA regular season. Then, the guys play a rousing game of "Who would you rather roster?", including names like Kevin Durant, Rudy Gobert, Alperen Sengun, Bol Bol, Ben Simmons and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2022-12-2941 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastInjury Updates + Players to Drop After One WeekNick Whalen and Alex Barutha cover the top fantasy news items of the day, including Damian Lillard's injury as well as updates on Brandon Ingram, Darius Garland and LaMelo Ball. Then, the guys run through Nick's list of players to drop in most fantasy leagues now that we're over a week into the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2022-10-2744 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastDraymond's Future, Hornets as a Tank Candidate, Preseason Chatter + Experts League Draft RecapNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the early season impact of LaMelo Ball's ankle injury, Draymond's future with (or without) the Warriors and players who've stood out thus far in the preseason. Then, the guys recap the RotoWire Steak League auction, as well as the Sirius XM Experts League draft. They talk best values, biggest reaches, late-round targets and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2022-10-121h 04RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastDrafting the Top 200 Players in Fantasy BasketballNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the results of their recent 200-player draft, which concluded earlier in the week. Featuring only five managers -- Alex, Nick, Ken Crites, James Anderson and Shannon McKeown -- each team drafted 40 players in an effort to gain somewhat of a "consensus top-200" with the season just over a month away.Alex and Nick recap the top of the draft, run through the biggest steals and reaches, discuss which rookies are worth targeting inside the top 150 and much more.Find the full draft results here: https://www.rotowire.com/basketball...
2022-09-1546 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastComparing RotoWire's Player Rankings vs. Early ADP DataBack from their summer hiatus, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha reunite to break down RotoWire's initial batch of projections and player rankings. The guys highlight the players who were most difficult to project while pitting RotoWire's rankings against early ADP data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2022-09-011h 12RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast2022-23 Fantasy Rankings Debates + Realistic Donovan Mitchell Landing SpotsNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the ongoing Donovan Mitchell trade discussions and debate the most realistic -- and most fun -- landing spots for the star guard. Then, the guys run through Nick's list of the toughest players to rank before diving into last week's RotoWire Vegas League draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2022-07-281h 01RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastFinals Deep Dive + Betting Guide with Alex BaruthaNick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down all angles of the Celtics-Warriors Finals matchup before diving into their favorite -- and least favorite -- bets, props and prices for the series. Then, the guys finish out by analyzing the early 2022-23 NBA title odds via the DraftKings Sportsbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2022-06-011h 05RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastNBA Playoffs Reset + Early 2022-23 Rankings PreviewNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha for a reset on Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. The guys recap the Grizzlies-Timberwolves and Suns-Pelicans games from Tuesday night before diving into the remaining active series. Then, Nick and Alex discuss their upcoming Way-Too-Early 2022-23 fantasy basketball rankings, focusing on the players they disagreed most about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2022-04-2749 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastCP3 Update, Suns' Path to the Finals, All-NBA Debates + Defensive Player of the YearAlex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to first discuss his experience at the Chicago Sports Spectacular this past weekend, as well as where his fantasy teams stand with the season nearing its end. Then, the guys recap the top news of the day, including a major Chris Paul update and confirmation that both Zion Williamson and Damian Lillard are done for the year. Nick and Alex also break down Phoenix's path back to the Finals, All-NBA criteria, a Heat-Nets Round 1 series, the Defensive Player of the Year race, and more. Learn more about your ad choices...
2022-03-2254 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastNCAA Tournament Special: Talking Brackets + Bets with TeamRankings.com's Jason Lisk and RotoWire's Adam ZdroikIn a special college basketball-centric episode, Nick Whalen (@wha1en) is joined by Jason Lisk (@JasonLisk) of TeamRankings.com, as well as RotoWire's Adam Zdroik (@RotoZdroik), to break down the key betting angles and bracket strategies for the 2022 NCAA Tournament.
Which teams have the easiest path, and which have the most difficult path, to the Final Four?
Does Gonzaga deserve to be the odds-on favorite -- and by far the most popular bracket pick -- to win the NCAA Tournament?
How does this Gonzaga team compare to great Zags teams of the past?
How many games can Purdue...
2022-03-1455 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastNets-Sixers Showdown, Jokic vs. Embiid, Confidence in Suns + New Low for the Lakers?Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit all of the relevant news of the day before diving into Nets-Sixers, the MVP race, and much more.NEWS:
Brandon Ingram out 7-10 days
Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams, Lonzo Ball all getting closer
Isaiah Stewart sidelined at least a week
Malcolm Brogdon out 2 games with concussion
James Wiseman will play in G League games Thursday + Sunday
OKC rules Dort, others out for season
OTHER TOPICS:
Nets-Sixers predictions
Realistically, what kind of environment are we expecting?
Does Simmons get a tribute video?
2022-03-101h 02RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastAll-Star Weekend, Title Contenders, Fantasy Surprises + Is the Dunk Contest Dead?Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to recap All-Star Weekend and discuss what -- if anything -- can be done to save the Dunk Contest. Then, the guys sort through updated NBA title odds before diving into Nick's recent "10 Biggest Surprises in Fantasy Basketball" article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2022-02-2359 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastEarly Deadline Returns, The Legend of Zion + All-Star Weekend PreviewNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss players who were traded at the deadline who are already making impacts for their new teams. Then, the guys talk through yet another discouraging Zion Williamson update before moving on to All-Star Weekend. Alex reveals how many Celebrity Game participants he's hears of and the guys assess the betting odds for All-Star Saturday Night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2022-02-1651 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastDrafting the Teams Most Likely to Win a Title in the Next 5 YearsNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha for a special exercise in forecasting. The guys go back and forth drafting the 12 teams (six each) they believe have the best shot to win at least one NBA title over the next five years (so, from now through the 2025-26 season).For each pick, Nick and Alex make the case for why the team can win a title, as well as discuss what could prevent it from getting the job done. After running through a few honorable mentions, the guys finish out by debating the teams least likely to...
2022-01-271h 14RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastNon-COVID Storylines + All-Star PredictionsNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap yet another week headlined by a slew of COVID-19 absences with massive implications as the NBA's Christmas Day slate approaches. Alex breaks down his recently published "Seven Fantasy Storylines Being Overshadowed by COVID" article before the guys make their All-Star picks for both conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-12-2348 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastChicago's Hot Start, Updated Futures Bets + Fantasy Outliers with Alex BaruthaNick Whlaen and Alex Barutha discuss the red-hot starts for the Bulls and Warriors before breaking down the Lakers' LeBron-less win in San Antonio on Tuesday. Then, the guys discuss star players off to slow starts before digging into the updated odds for MVP, Most Improved Player and Rookie of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-10-2758 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastRotoWire Salary Cap Draft Recap + Lakers ConcernsNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the Lakers' less-than-stellar preseason showings, as well as break down the 2021 RotoWire Steak League salary cap draft (14 teams, 8-cat, $200 budget), which took place Wednesday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-10-1449 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastPreseason Observations + Composite RankingsAlex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to run through their observations from the first four nights of preseason action and discuss the 2021-22 Composite Rankings, which went live on RotoWire.com this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-10-0856 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastSimmons, Zion Drama + Who Would You Draft? (with Alex Barutha)Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to break down the latest in the Ben Simmons saga, including Simmons' camp declaring that he will not joins the Sixers for training camp next week. Then, they discuss Zion Williamson's relationship with the Pelicans and the grim future the franchise might be facing. Finally, it's time for another round of "Who Would You Draft?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-09-2357 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWhich Player Would You Draft? (with Alex Barutha)LaMelo Ball or Zion Williamson? Brad Beal or Paul George? Anthony Edwards or Mike Conley? Lance Stephenson or Monta Ellis?Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen for a round of everyone's favorite game: Which Player Would You Draft? One guy picks two (sometimes three) players and the other has to decide which one he'd draft first. This is pretty complicated, high-level stuff, but hopefully you'll catch on quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-09-081h 12RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastPlayer Rankings + Projections Dilemmas with Alex BaruthaAlex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to break down RotoWire's initial 2021-22 NBA player projections and rankings. The guys discuss the top five fantasy players, the most difficult players to project, and which teams could be the most fantasy-friendly. Finally, they dig into the rookie rankings -- headlined by Cade Cunningham and Evan Mobley -- before highlighting some dark horse rookies to consider grabbing at the end of drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-08-261h 19RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastFree Agency Deep Dive: Breaking Down Every Meaningful SigningAlex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to recap all of the action from the first 24 hours of the NBA's free agency window. The guys hit on all of the major signings, trades, sign-and-trades and extensions before going rapid-fire through some of the under-the-radar additions that could have implications for the 2021-22 season.Follow along for analysis on every transaction with RotoWire's NBA Offseason Moves Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-08-041h 19RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastNBA Finals + Fantasy Risers and Fallers in the Playoffs with Alex BaruthaNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha for a wide-ranging preview of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. The guys discuss the impact of Giannis' knee injury and whether the Bucks can win a game in Phoenix without him before breaking down the Finals MVP odds. Then, Nick and Alex finish out by revisiting their early top-150 rankings for the 2021-22 season and discussing players who have helped -- or hurt -- their fantasy stock during the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-07-0747 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastBucks-Hawks, Suns' Title Chances, Simmons Trades + Draft Lottery with James Anderson and Alex BaruthaNick Whalen, Alex Barutha and James Anderson talk all things NBA playoffs, say yes or no to hypothetical Ben Simmons trades and preview Tuesday night's NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-06-231h 14RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastBucks-Nets, Clips Roar Back, Suns' Future + Best Player in the World Belt?Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to discuss the back-and-forth Nets-Bucks series, which has been marred by injuries -- most recently to Kyrie Irving. Then, the guys recap the Clippers storming back to even their series against Utah before discussing the Suns' chances to win the title, and what's next for the franchise. Finally, Nick raises the idea that the NBA should formally hand out a "Best Player in the World" title belt at the end of each season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-06-1652 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastBucks in a Hole, Suns Take Game 1, Lillard as This Generation's KGAlex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to recap a Game 2 bloodbath in Brooklyn, as well as the Suns' convincing win over Denver on Monday night. The guys discuss Milwaukee's shortcomings and what -- if anything -- the Bucks can do to climb back into the series. Then, they touch on Portland parting ways with Terry Stotts and whether Damian Lillard could follow Kevin Garnett's career path. Finally, it's time to preview the Way-Too-Early Top-150 Rankings for 2021-22, which hit RotoWire.com on Tuesday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-091h 04RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastClippers-Mavs, Bucks-Nets, Lakers Thoughts + More with James Anderson and Alex BaruthaJames Anderson and Alex Barutha join Nick Whalen for a wide-ranging NBA Playoffs discussion:
The Clippers evening their series with the Mavs at 2-2 and perhaps emerging as an improbable Finals team
Does LeBron have enough in the tank to carry the banged-up Lakers past Phoenix?
Julius Randle's historically bad series and how the Hawks could push the 76ers in the second round
Jazz-Grizzlies and Jaren Jackson Jr.'s trajectory
Previewing the likely Bucks-Nets showdown in Round 2
Should Milwaukee play Jeff Teague?
NBA postseason trivia
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2021-06-021h 17RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastPlay-In Scenarios + Should the Lakers want the 8 Seed?Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the play-in scenarios as the regular season comes to a close. Should the Lakers intentionally try to get the eighth seed in hopes of matching up with Utah and avoiding the Clippers? The guys also discuss Kristaps Porzingis' mounting injury concerns, the Celtics' suddenly shaky future and which of Portland, Dallas and Denver could make the most noise in the postseason. Finally, Nick and Alex discuss the conversation around James Wiseman and where he fits if the 2020 rookie class were re-drafted today.
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2021-05-1244 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWill This Be the Asterisk Season?Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the league's ongoing COVID-19 issues and what happens next -- both in the short and long-term. Then, the guys discuss the strange start to the season and whether most of what's happened so far ultimately tells us anything about the non-Lakers title contenders. Finally, Nick and Alex revisit some of their preseason awards predictions and best bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2021-01-1358 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastRookie Reviews + Picking FuturesNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down some of their favorite player and team futures bets, including division and conference winners, playoffs (yes or no), stat leaders, and much more. Then, the guys hit on what Giannis Antetokounmpo signing the supermax means for the Bucks before reviewing how the league's top rookies have looked thus far in the preseason.Sign up for the $10,000 RotoWire Online Championship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2020-12-171h 00RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastEvery Possible James Harden Trade DestinationNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA's updated rest guidelines before taking a team-by-team look at which teams -- from the Hawks to the Pelicans to the Clippers to the Suns -- could conceivably put together a package to land James Harden. Then, the guys finish out by analyzing a few of the updated futures best at the DraftKings Sportsbook.Sign up for the $10,000 RotoWire Online Championship: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/669 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2020-12-0958 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWestbrook-Wall Trade Reaction + Lakers Re-Sign Davis and LeBronNick Whalen and Alex Barutha react to the Rockets sending Russell Westbrook to the Wizards for John Wall and a future first-round pick. The guys discuss how the move impacts each player's fantasy value and whether it truly moves the needle for either franchise in 2020-21. Then, Nick and Alex talk about both LeBron James and Anthony Davis signing extensions with the Lakers within a 24-hour span. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2020-12-0330 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastPlay-In Tournament + Fake TradesNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the latest news regarding the NBA's proposed Dec. 22 start date. The guys also touch on the likelihood of a play-in tournament in 2021, as well as rumors that the Sixers may be targeting James Harden. Then, Alex throws out some of his favorite hypothetical trades for the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2020-11-0458 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastG League Development + 2021 Power RankingsNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the apparent optimism that the NBA will finish its 2019-20 season at some point later this year. The guys also talk about Jalen Green's decision to become the face of the new G League development system and finish out with a run-through of Alex's 2020-21 NBA power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2020-04-161h 11RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastWhat To Expect If the NBA ReturnsNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the latest report from SI's Chris Mannix on what a 2020 NBA Playoffs might look like if the league is able to resume play this summer. Then, the guys discuss the current first-round and championship odds before discussing the NBA All-Time draft, which aired on the RotoWire XM show on Thursday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2020-04-0348 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastThe Sacramento Kings Might Make the PlayoffsNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to look back on Nick's predictions for this season's fantasy breakouts and busts. The guys also discuss the race for the eighth seed out West, Giannis vs. LeBron, Zion vs. Morant, Bucks-Lakers, Lakers-Clippers, title odds, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2020-03-061h 12RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastSecond Half Predictions + ExpectationsNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap All-Star Weekend before discussing their latest features on RotoWire.com, which break down what to watch for over the final two months of the NBA season, both from a fantasy and a betting perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2020-02-2056 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastConference Finals PreviewNick Whalen and Alex Barutha bid farewell to Nick Collison and Dwane Casey and preview both Conference Finals series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2018-05-1146 minRotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastBledsoe Trade SpecialNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha and DJ Trainor to break down the Eric Bledsoe trade. Then, Nick and Alex dissect the Cavs' struggles, the rise of Kristaps Porzingis, Donovan Mitchell, Frank Ntilikina, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2017-11-071h 05RotoWire Fantasy Basketball PodcastActual Fantasy Basketball TalkNick Whalen is joined by RotoWire's Alex Barutha to talk draft trends, rookies, preseason injuries, and what to expect from the league's bottom-feeders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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