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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526
Run It Back: 2015 Clippers-Rockets, Western Con...
Nick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha look back on the seven-game series between the Clippers and Rockets and attempt to answer the following questions (and many more): Was this the Clippers' last real chance at a title? Was this version of the Rockets better-equipped to win in the playoffs? How close was the 2015 MVP race? Why were Hedo Turkoglu's socks so short? Was Jamal Crawford overrated? Which team had the better supporting cast? Was Trevor Ariza the perfect Houston Rocket? Could the Clippers have taken down the 2015 Warriors in the Conference Finals? How did Chris Paul somehow end up on the Rockets just three years later? Should Josh Smith have won an MVP? How many MVPs should Josh Smith have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
65 min
527
The NBA's Return + Fantasy Re-Drafts
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the latest news as the NBA decides how, and when, to return to play, including Friday morning's GM survey results. Then, the guys peek behind the curtain at their decision-making process for the Fantasy Re-Draft article series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
528
30 Teams, 60 Minutes
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to look back on the two questions they posed for each team prior to the 2019-20 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
73 min
529
Run It Back: 1996 NBA Draft Telecast
Nick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha re-watch the TNT telecast of the 1996 NBA Draft -- widely considered one of the best drafts in league history. The guys go pick-by-pick through the first round, which featured Vitaly Potapenko, Allen Iverson, Erick Dampier, Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, and Steve Nash, among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
109 min
530
Deep Dive: ESPN's Top 74 Players in NBA History
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha for an extensive look at ESPN's list of the top 74 players in NBA history, which was released on May 11. The guys debate who's ranked too high, who's too low, who deserved to make the cut, and which current players are tracking toward qualifying for a similar list in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
100 min
531
Run It Back: 2000 Trail Blazers-Lakers, Game 7
Nick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha turn back the clock 20 years to the 2000 Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers. The guys run through all of the key players and moments as they analyze a memorable Game 7 that sent the Lakers to their first of three consecutive Finals to begin the new millennium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
532
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
533
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
534
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
535
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
536
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
537
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
538
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
539
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
540
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
541
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
542
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
543
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
544
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
545
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
546
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
547
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
548
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
549
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
550
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