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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Basketball
Fantasy Sports
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Clippers Blow Game 7, Heat Take Game 1
Immediately after the conclusion of Game 7 between the Nuggets and Clippers, Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap a wild series and look ahead to what's next for both teams. Then, the guys break down Game 1 of Heat-Celtics and debate Tyler Herro's ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min
502
Boston vs. Toronto Game 7, Bold Predictions for...
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the remaining playoff series, bold fantasy predictions for the 2020-21 season and touch on Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 min
503
Bucks Aftermath, Lakers Take Game 3
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap Game 5 between the Bucks and Heat and talk about what's next for Milwaukee after a second consecutive postseason collapse. Then, the guys recap Game 3 of Lakers-Rockets and the re-emergence of Rajon Rondo. *This episode was recorded Tuesday night and initially aired on Dash Radio's NBA channel on Wednesday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 min
504
Playoffs Heating Up
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the Bucks going down 0-2, OG Anunoby's miracle shot, the Clippers blowing out the Nuggets, plus a preview of Lakers vs. Rockets. In other news, Steve Nash will coach the Nets and Ja Morant wins Rookie of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 min
505
Denver Holds On, Boston In Control
Immediately following Game 7 between Denver and Utah, Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap a wild series and discuss what's next for both teams. The guys also break down Boston going up 2-0 on Toronto and Milwaukee's continued Game 1 struggles before previewing Game 7 of the Rockets-Thunder series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min
506
Overvalued and Undervalued Players for Next Season
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss potentially overvalued and undervalued players for next season as well as some quick dynasty discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 min
507
Murray Stays Hot, Previewing Boston-Toronto
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap Tuesday night's Game 5 between Utah and Denver, preview Toronto-Boston and Miami-Milwaukee (we think), talk futures bets, and much more. *This episode was recorded Tuesday night and first aired on Dash Radio's NBA Channel on Wednesday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min
508
Lakers, Bucks Back on Track
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the Bucks and Lakers getting back on track, other Round `1 happenings, the draft lottery, and Friday DFS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 min
509
Recapping Game 1s
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap Monday and Tuesday's Game 1s, including Orlando stunning Milwaukee, the Rockets dominating the Thunder, and Jimmy Butler coming up big in Miami's win over Indiana. The guys also break down what Gordon Hayward's injury means for Boston, as well as the league's announcement regarding the upcoming NBA Draft Combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 min
510
Playoff Talk
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss: The play-in game(s), Suns bad luck, Spurs playoff run ending, Westbrook's injury, Bulls firing Jim Boylen, Playoff series prices, Friday DFS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
64 min
511
What Else Can Dame Lillard Do?
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap another monster performance from Damian Lillard, who went off for 61 points on Tuesday night. Then, the guys discuss the race for the eighth seed, the possibility of a first-round upset, surprises and disappointments in the bubble, and much more. Note: This episode was recorded Tuesday night and originally aired on Dash Radio on Wednesday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 min
512
Bubble News and DFS
Ken, Shannon and Alex touch on recent bubble news and discuss Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 min
513
Simmons Injury, News & Notes from Orlando
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news from Wednesday and Thursday in Orlando before discussing what the potential loss of Ben Simmons means for the Sixers. Then, the guys debate Simmons vs. Brandon Ingram vs. Jayson Tatum before hitting on on the Lakers' struggles, Giannis' chances to win MVP and DPOY, First Team All-NBA, Buddy Hield trades, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 min
514
The Suns Are Going All The Way
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap all of the biggest storylines from Monday and Tuesday in the bubble. The guys break down Luka Doncic's historic line, Jaren Jackson's untimely injury, Devin Booker's game winner, the race for the eighth seed, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 min
515
Scrimmage News Roundup
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the top storylines from scrimmages in Orlando. Then, the guys look ahead to seeding games and discuss their prop bet picks for Thursday night's two-game slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
516
The Al Horford Contract: It's Not Good
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to hit the biggest news of the week from the bubble with scrimmages set to begin on Wednesday. The guys also discuss the Sixers' future, expectations for the Rockets and Trail Blazers, Westbrook vs. CP3, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 min
517
Hits and Misses
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha look back at their early-season predictions -- both fantasy and non-fantasy -- and discuss what went wrong (and, occasionally, right). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 min
518
The NBA Needs Michael Beasley
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the latest round of positive coronavirus tests, injuries impacting teams in Orlando, lineup changes, betting odds, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
65 min
519
Opt-outs, Returns & Team Chemistry
Ken, Shannon and Alex go over who is opting out of the restart, who is returning and how team chemistry could factor into the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 min
520
It's Shabazz Napier Time
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss Brad Beal, Victor Oladipo, Spencer Dinwiddie, and other key players opting out of the Orlando restart. The guys also assess the futures of the eight non-Orlando teams, talk Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert, evaluate Giannis' new signature shoe, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
521
Schedule Highlights + The Decision Turns 10
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the latest news in the NBA before highlighting the most important and most intriguing games during the eight-game finish to the regular season. Then, the guys reminisce on The Decision and how it impacted LeBron James' legacy, as well as the future of player movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 min
522
Counting Down the Days
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss players sitting out Orlando, what it would take for the restart to be canceled, best playoff bets, Kanye joining Gap, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
68 min
523
The Master Plan + Playoff Bets
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down the NBA's exhaustive, six-phase return-to-play plan before discussing the latest championship odds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 min
524
Run It Back: 2006 Mavericks-Spurs, Game 7
Nick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha turn back the clock to 2006 to revisit the seven-game, second round series between the two best teams in the Western Conference. As the Mavericks prevail on the road in overtime, the guys discuss the legacies of the Spurs' Big Three, the Mavs' regular-season dominance throughout the decade, DeSagana Diop's mid-range game, Avery Johnson's suit, Dirk's place in NBA history, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
73 min
525
Expectations in Orlando
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA's plan to resume play in Orlando on July 31. The guys debate the merits of the 22-team plan, expectations for the eight-game regular season, possible playoff matchups, updated title odds, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 min