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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Return to Play Update + 2020-21 Power Rankings
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the latest news pertaining to the NBA's plan to resume the 2019-20 season. Then, the guys dive into their 2020-21 Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
61 min
502
Run It Back: 1994 Suns-Warriors, Game 3
Nick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha revisit Game 3 of the 1994 first-round series between Phoenix and Golden State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
61 min
503
Run It Back: 2009 NBA Draft Telecast
Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha and James Anderson revisit ESPN's telecast of the 2009 NBA Draft, which featured: David Stern working the crowd Hasheem Thabeet going No. 2 Questions about James Harden's mid-range jumper Vintage Dickie V calling his shot Minnesota taking Ricky Rubio over Stephen Curry Minnesota taking Jonny Flynn over Stephen Curry Brandon Jennings Tyler Hansbrough, lottery pick Austin Daye slander Minnesota trading Ty Lawson for Luke Babbitt BJ Mullens Roddy Beaubois Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
106 min
504
Run it Back: 2012 Olympic Gold Medal Game -- US...
Nick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha re-watch and re-hash the 2012 rematch between the United States and Spain with a gold medal on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
74 min
505
G League Development + 2021 Power Rankings
Nick 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
71 min
506
Run It Back: 2004 Kings-Timberwolves, Game 7
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha and James Anderson to re-watch and break down Game 7 of the 2004 Western Conference Semifinals, which included: MVP-year Kevin Garnett Peak Peja Stojakovic Hobbled Chris Webber Vlade Divac running on fumes Headband-over-the-ears-era Mike Bibby Sam Cassell making All-NBA Second Team at age 34 Two-time All-Star Brad Miller Latrell Sprewell Young Gerald Wallace Ervin Johnson starting and playing 29 minutes A suspended Anthony Peeler Mark Madsen A fan in a Curtis Martin Jets jersey AND MUCH MORE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
108 min
507
The Top of the 2020 Draft
Nick Whalen is joined by the venerable James Anderson to discuss when the 2020 NBA Draft might take place, as well as a handful of the prospects currently projected to go in the lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
71 min
508
H-O-R-S-E + Analyzing the 2015 Draft
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down the NBA's H-O-R-S-E competition, which begins Sunday night, before digging into the best, worst and most confusing picks in the 2015 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
82 min
509
Run It Back: 2006 Suns-Lakers, Game 6
Nick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha look back at Game 6 of the 2006 Western Conference first-round series between the Suns and Lakers, which included: Vintage Steve Nash Kobe going for 50 Fort Minor's Remember the Name A Lamar Odom near-triple-double Tim Thomas hitting big shots Luke Walton starting for the Lakers Kwame Brown starting for the Lakers Smush Parker starting for the Lakers Kobe banking in multiple three-pointers Eddie House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
113 min
510
Five-Year NBA Mock Draft
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to draft their 12-player rosters with the goal of constructing the best team for the next five NBA seasons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 min
511
What To Expect If the NBA Returns
Nick 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
48 min
512
Run It Back: 2009 Nuggets-Mavericks, Game 3
Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha and James Anderson re-watch Game 3 of the 2009 Western Conference Semifinals between the Nuggets and Mavericks. The guys look back on the state of the league in 2009, the events and transactions leading up to the matchup, and the key players involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
92 min
513
WAY Too Early Top-150 for Next Season
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down the Way Too Early Top-150 Rankings, which were released Wednesday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
70 min
514
News of the Week + Top 15 NBA Players
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the NBA shutdown's effect on fantasy leagues, as well as the salary cap and the rest of the offseason calendar. Then, the guys discuss the possibility of a charity game and the Big 3's creative idea before debating the top 15 (or, like, 35) players in the NBA today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
67 min
515
Final Awards + All-NBA Teams
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to run through their final awards ballots and All-NBA teams (Recorded Wednesday evening). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 min
516
How Should the NBA Finish the Season?
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA shutdown and the league's options if it eventually chooses to finish the season. Then, the guys look ahead to potential playoff matchups and storylines based on the current standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 min
517
NBA Suspends Play
Alex quickly touches on what information is available regarding the NBA suspending the 2019-20 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
518
Fantasy Awards + Too High or Too Low?
In Part 2 of Wednesday's podcast, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha make their picks for the NBA's official Fantasy Awards before analyzing team futures bets and the races for Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
519
Coronavirus Implications + LeBron vs. Giannis
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha react to the NBA's drastic measures to deal with the spread of the Coronavirus, as well as recap the implications of a big weekend for LeBron James and the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 min
520
Post-Break Barometer
Ken and Alex discuss some risers and fallers in fantasy since the All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
64 min
521
The Sacramento Kings Might Make the Playoffs
Nick 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
72 min
522
Rest of Season Free Agent Options
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss news, who to pick up in fantasy for the rest of the season and, as always, Friday DFS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 min
523
Playoff Matchups + Best Bets
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the struggling Utah Jazz and banged-up Philadelphia 76ers. Then, the guys assess the playoff picture in both conferences before analyzing futures bets and gambling angles for Thursday night's NBA slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 min
524
New-Look Teams
Ken and Alex discuss recent injuries and what to expect from new-look teams, plus some options for Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
61 min
525
Second Half Predictions + Expectations
Nick 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
56 min