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.
Nick 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.
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Picking Western Conference Win Percentage Over/...
With the Eastern Conference already in the books, Nick Whalen is joined again by James Anderson for Part 2 their annual tradition of picking all 30 NBA win total over/unders. Win totals have been replaced by win percentage this season, but the show must go on.
The guys go team by team, critiquing each line and revealing their picks. If there's a disagreement (spoiler: there are plenty), the goal is to make a convincing argument for why the over or the under will hit (all odds via the DraftKings Sportsbook).
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Overrated Fantasy Players
Ken, Shannon and Alex go over news before discussing overrated fantasy players for the upcoming season.
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Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson for the time-honored tradition of picking all 30 NBA win total over/unders -- except this season, win totals have been replaced by win percentages.
Starting with the East, Nick and James go team by team, critiquing each line and revealing their picks, while (attempting to) make the case for both sides of the bet.
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87 min
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Every Possible James Harden Trade Destination
Nick 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.
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58 min
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Offseason Winners & Losers
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the Wall for Westbrook swap and other news before diving into offseason winners and losers from a fantasy perspective.
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Nick 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.
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30 min
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Camp News + Rankings Dilemmas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the top news from the start of training camps, including Kemba Walker's knee injury, Victor Oladipo's status, and Carmelo Anthony coming off of.... the bench?? Then, the guys run through a handful of notable players who they've struggled to rank and project for 2020-21.
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58 min
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James Anderson on NBA Draft Takeaways + Futures...
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss the fallout from the NBA Draft, including a suddenly log-jammed Timberwolves' backcourt, LaMelo Ball's fit alongside Terry Rozier and Devonte' Graham in Charlotte, expectations for James Wiseman, Tyrese Haliburton sliding all the way to No. 12, and much more.
Then, the guys survey the NBA futures market at the DraftKings Sportsbook and discuss their best bets and stay-aways for the 2020-21 NBA title, MVP, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, and others.
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59 min
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Recapping a Whirlwind Free Agency + Trade Season
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap and analyze all of the major trades and free agency moves from the last few days. The guys dig into the Hawks loading up for a playoff push, Boston losing Gordon Hayward, the Sixers making some tweaks, Milwaukee adding Jrue Holiday, the Lakers' improved bench, Houston adding Christian Wood, puzzling Pistons moves and much, much more.
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71 min
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Final Thoughts on the 2020 NBA Draft (Part II)
In Part 1 of Tuesday's episode, Nick Whalen and James Anderson take one final look at the 2020 NBA Draft class as Wednesday night approaches. The guys break down the most likely No. 1 pick, as well as trade scenarios, before taking a look at some draft-night prop bets from the DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Trade Analysis: CP3 to Phoenix, Holiday and Bog...
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to break down all of Monday's biggest trades, including the Suns acquiring Chris Paul, the Bucks landing Jrue Holiday AND Bogdan Bogdanovic, and the Blazers getting Robert Covington. Then, the guys discuss how the Rockets should handle Russell Westbrook's trade request, as well as under-the-radar landing spots for James Harden.
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60 min
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NBA Returns December 22
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA confirming that the 2020-21 season will officially begin on December 22. The guys break down the winners and losers of the decision, which players could be impacted, how the condensed schedule affects gambling odds, and much more.
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57 min
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Play-In Tournament + Fake Trades
Nick 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.
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58 min
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NBA Draft Conversation with James Anderson
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss the news that the Pelicans are listening to offers for Jrue Holiday. Then, the guys dig deep on the 2020 NBA Draft. Topics include:
Who's the best player you'd trade for the No. 1 pick?
Projecting LaMelo Ball
James Wiseman's potential
Teams that may trade up
Surprise No. 1 pick candidates
Round 2 targets
Good and bad NBA comparisons
NBA Draft prop betting angles
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79 min
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2020 NBA Draft Prospect Preview
Nick Whalen is joined by RotoWire lead prospect analyst James Anderson to break down the top prospects and storylines ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft.
Topics include:
Minnesota's options at No. 1
Best fit for Golden State at No. 2
The rise of James Wiseman
Deni Avdija to Chicago?
Obi Toppin risk vs. reward
Killian Hayes vs. Tyrese Haliburton
Tyrell Terry's upside
Mid-first-round gems
Best fits for contending teams
Cole Anthony best case vs. worst case
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88 min
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A Quick Turnaround
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the NBA's proposed 2020-21 schedule, which could potentially begin the season as early as December 22. Then, the guys preview the future for five non-playoff teams in 2019-20.
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57 min
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What's Next for the Non-Playoff Teams?
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news of the week before going team-by-team to evaluate what's next for the 14 franchises that failed to make the playoffs in 2020.
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57 min
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Looking Ahead to the 2021 NBA Season
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha look ahead to next season:
Ongoing coaching searches
2021 Eastern Conference playoff picture + most improved teams
Top 5 players in the NBA right now
Expectations for Kevin Durant, John Wall, Klay Thompson, and more
Ranking dilemmas in our early top-250 for next season
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56 min
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Finals Recap + 2021 NBA Title Odds
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha and James Anderson to recap Sunday night's title-clinching Game 6 for the Lakers, as well as the Finals as a whole. Then, the guys take a look at the early 2021 NBA Title odds and throw out their best bets, stay-aways and teams to monitor for next season.
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63 min
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Lakers Hold On To Take Game 4
Moments after the conclusion of Game 4 between the Lakers and Heat, Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap how the Lakers took a 3-1 advantage in the series. Later, the guys discuss Philly hiring Doc Rivers and a few third-year breakout candidates for next season.
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57 min
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Game 1 Reactions, Doc's Future, Next Moves for ...
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the Lakers' thrashing of the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The guys discuss how Miami can bounce back, injuries to Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic, rest-of-series betting angles, and much more.
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74 min
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NBA Finals Mega-Preview
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down the NBA Finals from all angles. Do the Lakers have enough depth? Can the Heat slow down Anthony Davis and LeBron James? How much will Dwight Howard impact the series? The guys answer those questions, and many more, heading into Wednesday night's Game 1.
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58 min
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Point Guard Barometer
On the final Friday episode of the podcast for the 2019-20 season, Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss both Conference Finals series being at 3-1, and then get to which point guards will rise and which will fall next season in fantasy.
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61 min
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All-NBA, Best Under 25 + Lakers-Nuggets Game 3
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the 2019-20 All-NBA teams and what changes should be made in the future. Then, the guys react to the results of HoopsHype polling 15 NBA decision-makers about which under-25 players they'd choose to build around. Finally, the guys run through a few bold fantasy predictions for next season before recapping Game 3 between the Lakers and Nuggets.
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