RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Listen to Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, Shannon McKeown, Ken Crites, Steve Alexander (Dr. A), Rick Kamla, Brandon Kravitz and NBA guests from around the league talk fantasy basketball throughout the season.

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401
Houston Supplies Waiver Targets
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss news before diving into waiver targets for Week 13, which includes plenty of Houston Rockets, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min
402
NBA 'Would You Rather...?' with James Anderson
RotoWire's James Anderson stops by to answer a series of rapid-fire "Would you rather?" questions from Nick Whalen. The guys hit on Morant vs. LaMelo, Nets vs. Lakers, Tyrese Haliburton's ceiling, most likely playoff teams, the 2021 Timberwolves' pick and much more before finishing out with some 2021 NBA Draft chatter heading into the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min
403
KAT Trades, Hall of Fame Decisions, Bad-Team Fa...
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by discussing the Hall of Fame cases for Chris Webber, Ben Wallace, Paul Pierce and Chris Bosh. Then, the guys recap All-Star Weekend before discussing some hypothetical Karl-Anthony Towns trades. Finally, they discuss players who could benefit in fantasy from bad teams looking to improve their lottery odds over the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
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Second Half Targets
Ken, Shannon and Alex touch on news before diving into waiver wire adds for the upcoming week, plus potential players to target for the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min
405
All-Star Weekend Betting Preview with Ben Zweiman
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are joined by Ben Zweiman of DK Nation to break down All-Star Weekend from a gambling perspective. The guys discuss the odds for the Three-Point Shootout, Skills Challenge and Dunk Contest, as well as analyze the rosters for both the All-Star and Rookie-Sophomore Games. Then, they turn their attention toward the futures market, keying in on the best values and most likely winners for MVP, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
76 min
406
All-Star Expectations, Lowry's Future, Forecast...
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the Hawks' firing of Lloyd Pierce, All-Star Weekend expectations, postseason odds, Kyle Lowry's future and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min
407
Week 11 Waivers
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss Tobias Harris' and Bam Adebayo's injuries, Malik Beasley being suspended for 12 games and Donte DiVincenzo's strong play before diving into waivers. Week 11 potential adds include TJ McConnell, Saben Lee, Jaylen Nowell, Derrick White, Nicolas Claxton, Danilo Gallinari and Bruce Brown. Finally, some discussion about Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 min
408
Midseason All-NBA Teams
With the season nearing its halfway point, Nick Whalen and James Anderson compile their midseason First-, Second- and Third-Team All-NBA selections. The guys talk through each of their teams and discuss which players could play their way onto an All-NBA team during the second half of the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 min
409
All-Star Reserves Announced + Live Reaction
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha react to Tuesday night's announcement of the seven All-Star reserves in each conference. The guys discuss which players were most and least deserving of their spots, as well as the biggest snubs and toughest decisions. Then, they discuss the struggling Lakers, DeMarcus Cousins' future and the Timberwolves' coaching change before answering the age-old question: Would you rather be the GM of the Cavaliers or the Pistons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 min
410
Anthony Davis Out 4 Weeks, Waiver Targets
Ken and Alex discuss: Anthony Davis' injury Nets vs. Lakers Bucks 1-5 without Holiday Jazz still playing great Waiver targets like Wendell Carter, Grayson Allen, Marcus Morris, Jae'Sean Tate, Jae Crowder, Theo Maledon Friday's DFS slate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
411
Rest-of-Season Predictions with James Anderson
James Anderson joins Nick Whalen to break down their respective lists of predictions for the rest of the NBA season. Topics include: Contenders for the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft Zion Williamson's All-NBA chances The Nets as favorites in the East P.J. Tucker trades Mike Budenholzer's future in Milwaukee John Collins in Atlanta The Michael Porter Jr. conundrum The Magic's plan for Nikola Vucevic (And much more) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
65 min
412
Blake Griffin's Future + Drummond Trades + Wher...
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the latest news in the NBA, including a wave of COVID-19 postponements, as well as injuries to Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell. The guys discuss how the Timberwolves got to this point and where things went wrong before exploring potential landing spots for both Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 min
413
Waiver Targets on Losing Teams
Someone has to score on bad teams. Ken, Shannon and Alex break down waiver targets in this week's special Friday episode of the RotoWire NBA Podcast: The Harvey Grant Edition. Plus, the three amigos talk Anthony Davis' Achilles tendonosis, a three-point record by the Celtics, Tyler Herro back in health and safety protocols, and D'Angelo Russell's continued injury absences. Finally, some DFS talk on a massive 11-game slate filled with value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 min
414
NBA Prop Betting and Futures with DK Nation's B...
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are joined by Ben Zweiman of DK Nation to talk about betting and playing DFS during this unique NBA season. After a brief sulk session about the Green Bay Packers, the guys dive into what's made this season unique, how to decide which teams are actually good, and which teams have been the most difficult to get a read on thus far. Then, they finish out with a full breakdown of the MVP and Most Improved Player races, from a betting perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
79 min
415
2019 Re-Draft, Derrick Rose, Beal's Future and ...
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down the implications of the Derrick Rose trade and debate whether Dennis Smith can salvage his career in Detroit. Then, the guys make a plea to Bradley Beal to request a trade out of Washington before discussing the ongoing rise of LaMelo Ball. Finally, they finish out with a re-ranking of the 2019 draft class. Is Zion still the No. 1 pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
70 min
416
Christian Wood Hurt Again, Waiver Targets
Ken, Shannon and Alex first discuss recent news, including Christian Wood's ankle injury, the All-Star game, Seth Curry's persistent COVID symptoms, and Matthew Dellavedova's possible retirement. Next, they get into waiver targets including DeMarcus Cousins, Thad Young, De'Anthony Melton, Kevin Huerter, Cody Zeller, Theo Maledon, Gary Trent, Jae'Sean Tate and JaMychal Green. Finally, touching on DFS, they discuss Thunder players, Jerami Grant, the Raptors against Brooklyn and Jimmy Butler against the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min
417
2024-25 All-NBA Teams with James Anderson
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to peer four years into the future and predict which 15 players will make up the three All-NBA teams in 2024-25. The guys run through their most and least confident picks, near misses, high school and college prospects to consider, and the fringe-stars who could force their way into the conversation over the next four seasons. James' Teams: C: Nikola Jokic F: Jayson Tatum F: Jaylen Brown G: Luka Doncic G: Ja Morant C: Anthony Davis F: Giannis Antetokounmpo F: Bam Adebayo G: Trae Young G: Devin Booker C: Joel Embiid F: Michael Porter Jr. F: OG Anunoby G: LaMelo Ball  G: Cade Cunningham Whalen's Teams: C: Nikola Jokic F: Giannis Antetokounmpo F: Anthony Davis G: Luka Doncic G: Ja Morant C: Karl-Anthony Towns F: Jayson Tatum F: Kawhi Leonard G: Trae Young G: Bradley Beal C: Joel Embiid F: Zion Williamson F: Bam Adebayo G: James Harden G: Jaylen Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min
418
All-Stars at the Quarter-Season Mark
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha each reveal their 12-man All-Star teams and talk through every player, from the no-brainers to the tough omissions. Then, the guys discuss how next month's All-Star Game might look in the context of the pandemic season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min
419
Week 7 Waivers, Excessive Pistons Talk
Shannon and Alex discuss Blake Griffin and Delon Wright's recent play, Bradley Beal trade rumors and the Most Improved Player odds before jumping into waiver wire discussion. Potential adds ahead of Week 7 include Wayne Ellington, TJ McConnell, Royce O'Neale, Dorian Finney-Smith, Devin Vassell. Finally, Shannon and Alex touch on Friday's DFS slate, noting high over/unders, injuries and potential value plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
420
Are the Jazz a Serious Contender in the West?
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the surging Utah Jazz, the top four teams in the West, the Mavs' short-term ceiling, Minnesota's ugly start and a fairly underwhelming 2020 rookie class, fantasy-wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 min
421
Trade Rumors, MVP Race, Rookie of the Year and ...
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss a grab-bag of topics, including: The league's plans to potentially hold an All-Star Game Lonzo Ball trade rumors and potential destinations Kelly Oubre trade rumors The Warriors' future Handicapping the MVP race Tyrese Haliburton vs. LaMelo Ball for Rookie of the Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 min
422
Cleveland Still Winning, Waiver Targets
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the Lakers beating the Bucks, Cleveland's recent success, Jordan Clarkson's hot shooting and the Knicks' stellar defense. After that, waiver wire talk including Lu Dort, Darius Bazley, Jeremy Lamb, Taurean Prince, KCP and Kendrick Nunn. Lastly, some DFS discussion on the massive Friday slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min
423
Six Early-Season Takeaways with James Anderson
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to talk about how COVID-19 has impacted the NBA season. Then, the guys run through their individual lists of players or teams to highlight before talking playoff cross-offs. The rise of Collin Sexton and Jerami Grant Pascal Siakam and the middling Toronto Raptors How the Bucks are using Giannis Antetokounmpo Zion Williamson impressions + long-term future Should the Magic explore Nik Vucevic trades? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
61 min
424
Blazers Injuries, Bucks-Nets, Surprise Top-50 F...
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss injuries to CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic and what's next for the Blazers. The guys break down the early playoff picture in both conferences before hitting on Monday's Bucks-Nets showdown and some of the more surprising players providing top-50 fantasy production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 min
425
Kanter Headlines Waiver Options
Ken and Alex discuss news of Jusuf Nurkic breaking his wrist, Ja Morant's impending return, and impressive performances by Shake Milton and Keldon Johnson. Then, for waiver targets, they look at Enes Kanter, DeAndre Jordan, Kelly Olynyk and others. Finally, Friday's DFS slate, which, like many, is ravaged by absences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 min