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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Josh Smith is Back in Basketball
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk Josh Smith to the Big 3, the race for the final two spots in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the future of the East's middling teams, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 min
602
Will Ibaka's Impending Suspension Affect Playoffs?
Joe Bartel and Alex Barutha discuss Serge Ibaka's potential suspension and the impact it may have on the race for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The duo also break down Tuesday's seven-game slate and touch on a number of automatic lineup locks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 min
603
Acquisitions for the Fantasy Playoffs
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss who you should be picking up for the fantasy playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
604
Are the Pistons the Team to Beat in the East?
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss LeBron moving into fourth all-time in scoring, LeBron's legacy in LA, the Pistons' hot streak, the Suns' young core, Adam Silver's comments and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
74 min
605
More to Lose in Round 1 Matchup, Celtics or 76ers?
Joe Bartel and Alex Barutha discuss the action that took place Monday, March 4 and also break down a couple of playoff scenarios, such as the 76ers vs. Celtics potential Round 1 matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 min
606
The Loaded 2018 Rookie Class
Shannon and Alex discuss this season's loaded rookie class, and how they should be valued in dynasty leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
607
Top of the East + Struggling Lakers
In this mini-episode of the RotoWire NBA Podcast, Nick Whalen and James Anderson discuss the Bucks' chances of making it through the East and the future of LeBron James with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 min
608
James Harden Only Scored 28 Points
Joe and Alex discuss James Harden, Trae Young, LeBron's comments, and also recap some standout performances from Monday before diving into Tuesday's three-game slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 min
609
Sneaky Trade Targets
Ken, Shannon and Alex explore low-key trade options to help you in specific categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
610
Is Gerald Green a Hall-of-Famer?
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to choose their All-NBA teams and ideal first-round playoff matchups. Topics also include: 2 Chainz, Zion Williamson, Jaren Jackson bobblehead night, Gerald Green, Tyga, Anthony Davis and the Pelicans, the Lakers chances to miss the playoffs, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
61 min
611
Trade Deadline Fallout
Ken, Shannon and Alex touch on the fallout of the trade deadline, including Ben Simmons' decline, and if Otto Porter's new-found role will stick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
65 min
612
Awards Ballots, Over/Unders, All-Star Preview
At the All-Star break, Nick Whalen and James Anderson fill out their awards ballots, revisit preseason over/under picks and preview All-Star Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 min
613
Trade Deadline Fantasy Implications
Ken, Shannon and Alex talk about the winners and loses of the trade deadline from a fantasy perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 min
614
Trade Deadline Special
Nick Whalen and James Anderson survey the landscape in the wake of the NBA trade deadline. The guys talk Marc Gasol to Toronto, Nikola Mirotic to Milwaukee, Tobias Harris to Philly, Markelle Fultz to Orlando, the Lakers' failed attempt to land Anthony Davis, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
66 min
615
Fantasy Implications of the Porzingis Deal
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60 min
616
Porzingis Reactions + Anthony Davis + All-Star ...
Nick Whalen and James Anderson recap all all angles of the Kristaps Porzingis trade, discuss the Pelicans' best options as the trade deadline nears, pick the All-Star reserves, play a game Over/Under, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 min
617
Injuries Piling Up
Ken, Shannon and Alex explore the frontcourt injuries in New Orleans, Victor Oladipo's season-ending injury, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 min
618
Harden, Grizzlies Trades, All-Star Starters
Nick Whalen chats with James Anderson about the aesthetics of James Harden's historic run, the Pacers' future, landing spots for Mike Conley and Marc Gasol, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min
619
Underrated Fantasy Players
Before Ken, Shannon and Alex explore underrated fantasy players, they discuss the state of the Rockets, the Lakers shocking OKC, Dennis Smith Jr., and shine a light on Trae Young's recent play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
70 min
620
All-Star Returns, Dennis Smith, The Kyrie Call ...
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss the latest All-Star voting returns, the Mavs' failed effort to trade Dennis Smith, Kyrie Irving's phone call, and the top of the 2019 NBA Draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
621
Talking Brooklyn Nets with Anthony Puccio of Ne...
Nick Whalen is joined by Anthony Puccio of Nets Daily and the Associated Press to discuss his career covering the Nets, the past and future of the franchise, D'Angelo Russell's breakout season, Josh Boone, death threats from Jeremy Lin fans, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 min
622
Good Players On Bad Teams
D.J. Trainor makes his long-awaited comeback to talk about good players on bad teams with Shannon and K-Train.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 min
623
News, News and More News
The crew discusses James Harden's run, Kawhi's return, the Bulls/Grizzlies blockbuster, plus Markieff Morris' and Cody Zeller's long-term injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 min
624
Team Rose vs. Team Wade
On Nikola Pekovic's 34th birthday, Nick Whalen and James Anderson preview Kawhi's return to San Antonio and talk MVP odds, James Harden's ridiculous run, Anthony Davis trades, All-Star voting first returns, teams we can cross off, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
64 min
625
Interesting Free Agents, Dynasty Rookie Discussion
Is Rodions Kurucs worth picking up? Will Ivica Zubac steal minutes from the Lakers' other bigs? Are Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton and Jaren Jackson Jr. clearly the best three rookies from this class for dynasty formats? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 min