RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Listen to Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, Shannon McKeown, Ken Crites, Kirien Sprecher, Brandon Kravitz, Mike Barner and NBA guests from around the league talk fantasy basketball throughout the season.

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1
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Adds (Week of Jan. 20)
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest NBA news before diving into waiver wire options for the upcoming week. They close out the show with DFS advice for Friday's slate.
47 min
2
Category Targets + What To Do With Markkanen, K...
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner discuss the biggest fantasy basketball news, including Kyrie Irving's return, injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Malik Monk and an Immanuel Quickley update. The guys also talk Nets, Jazz, Wizards, Blazers and more.
44 min
3
Players To Sell + Thompson Twins On the Rise, S...
Brandon Kravitz is joined by Nick Whalen to recap the top fantasy news from Monday night's slate, including a big win for the Pistons, Houston taking down Memphis (again) and the Warriors coming up short in Toronto. The guys also talk injury news and discuss some players to consider selling before the deadline.
42 min
4
Pre-Trade Deadline Targets, Banchero is Back + ...
Nick 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.
46 min
5
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: 10 Must Add Pla...
Alex, Shannon & K-Train list must-add players from the fantasy basketball waiver wire for the week of January 13 to January 19.
40 min
6
Zion Is Back, Celtics Outlast Jokic-less Nugget...
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner recap the top news of the day, including notes from the Celtics-Nuggets showdown, Zion Williamson making his return, Jalen Johnson's injury and the Mavs upsetting the Lakers. The guys also talk Tyrese Haliburton, Joel Embiid and Jeremy Sochan before opening up the mailbag to answer listener questions.
48 min
7
Jimmy Butler Destinations, Unlikely All-Stars, ...
Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz react to Monday night's slate, including the Bucks taking care of business in Toronto, Phoenix's new starting five, Orlando's impressive win at MSG and the Kings rallying to beat the Heat. The guys also talk All-Star candidates, players to watch at the trade deadline, injuries in Dallas and much more.
45 min
8
Fantasy Fallout from the Weekend, Suns Making C...
Nick Whalen and Kirien Sprecher begin by recapping the top news of the today, including news on Kyrie Irving, Zion Williamson, Bradley Beal and Mason Plumlee. The guys also discuss the fantasy fallout from Jabari Smith's injury, Jokic vs. Wembanyama, DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, Mark Williams and much more.
52 min
9
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Players to Add ...
Alex, Shannon & K-Train list must-add players from the fantasy basketball waiver wire for week of January 6 to January 12.
49 min
10
Fantasy Basketball New Year's Resolutions
Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher recap the top fantasy basketball news items of the day, including Jaden Ivey's injury, the return of Immanuel Quickley, D'Angelo Russell's debut, a Paolo Banchero update and more. The guys also talk fantasy New Year's resolutions, tanking teams and much more.
43 min
11
Russell Trade Fallout, Luka Goes Down + Trade A...
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha
50 min
12
Biggest Questions for Christmas Day Teams
Brandon Kravitz and Nick Whalen hit on their top takeaways from Monday's monster slate before previewing the Christmas Day slate with a series of questions for each team.
26 min
13
Adds/Drops, Trade Advice, Players to Sell + Ass...
Nick 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.
46 min
14
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Pre-Christmas A...
Alex, Shannon & K-Train list must-add players from the fantasy basketball waiver wire for week of December 23 to December 29.
46 min
15
Bucks Win NBA Cup + Airing of Fantasy Basketbal...
Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher share their pent-up feelings toward six fantasy basketball trends driving them crazy, including Weekly Lineup Leagues and what to make of Tyrese Haliburton's poor road performances.
44 min
16
Schroder Trade Impact, Embiid Injured (Again) +...
Nick 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.
47 min
17
Who Should You Add off the Fantasy Basketball W...
Shannon, Alex & K-Train offer must-add players from the fantasy basketball waiver wire for week of December 16 to December 22.
42 min
18
Did You Know? Making Sense Of Confusing Fantasy...
Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher talk NBA Cup, Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes, Jimmy Butler, OG Anunoby, Norm Powell and more.
44 min
19
NBA Cup Preview, Scottie Barnes Injury + Buy Or...
Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz recap the top news of the day, including another injury for Scottie Barnes. The guys also preview the NBA Cup, buy or sell some waiver wire options.
40 min
20
Ingram, Wagner Injury Impact + Players to Buy o...
Alex 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.
50 min
21
9 Must-Add Players off the Waiver Wire (Dec 9-15)
Shannon, Alex and K-Train list must-add players from the fantasy basketball waiver wire for week of December 9 to December 15
42 min
22
Centers Of Attention: Long-Term Outlooks for Fa...
Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher recap a wild, 11-game Tuesday night slate in the NBA, including injury notes on Kevin Durant, Darius Garland and Draymond Green. The guys also talk Klay Thompson, Jeremy Sochan, the Hornets' center situation, Kristaps Porzingis, Jalen Duren and more.
42 min
23
Category Specialists to Add, Stay-Away Futures ...
Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz recap Monday night's four-game slate, including notes on the Heat, LeBron's struggles, the free-falling Pelicans and more. The guys also discuss some category specialists to consider adding and talk about the players they are *not* betting for certain awards markets. As always, they answer live mailbag questions later in the show.
45 min
24
First Round Do-Overs, Magic Still Rolling, Adds...
Nick 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.
50 min
25
Thankful For The Players Carrying Our Fantasy T...
Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher hit the top injury news of the day and recap a five-game Tuesday night in the NBA. Later, the guys discuss the players they're most thankful to have on their fantasy teams and take live listener questions.
40 min