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RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

ByRotoWire.com, Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, James Anderson, Ken Crites, Shannon McKeown
1148 episodes

Podcast Summary

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.

#1

2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Awards + Early Predictions for 2025-26

00:00 Intro01:50 Breakout Players of the Year01:55 Ivica Zubac04:20 Dyson Daniels05:50 Biggest Disappointments06:00 Paolo Banchero/Jalen Johnson07:10 Paul George08:00 Rookie of the Year13:50 Stephon Castle09:40 MVP09:50 SGA/Jokic14:20 Josh Hart16:20 Who to Avoid Next Season17:00 LaMelo Ball19:45 Ja Morant22:45 Who to Target Next Season22:59 Christian Braun25:00 Onyeka Okongwu27:20 Reed Sheppard29:40 Immanuel Quickley35:15 What Was That?!?🔐 15% off any RotoWire Product Code "Roto15" at checkout 🗣️Join our community (Discord) FREE Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-04-09•41mins
#2

Nuggets Clean House + Best Playoff Matchups, Early Look at 2025-26 First Round

Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz begin by reacting to the Nuggets' shocking firing of both Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth. Then, the guys debate what it means for the Western Conference playoff race and whether the Nuggets are suddenly a desirable opponent. They talk Clippers upside, Lakers, Warriors and teams that could push OKC in the postseason. Finally, they finish out with a discussion on which players belong in Round 1 of 2025-26 fantasy basketball drafts.00:00 Intro00:30 Nuggets fire Malone, Booth11:30 Western Conference playoff race14:25 Clippers upside18:30 Wolves, Lakers, Warriors22:45 Austin Reaves’ future24:40 Early look at next year’s first round24:55 Victor Wembanyama29:00 Luka, Davis30:55 KAT31:50 Young stars vs veteran stars32:30 Giannis33:40 Chet Holmgren35:15 Sabonis, Mitchell, Mobley Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-04-08•37mins
#3

Setting the Table for a Wild Final Week + Early 2025-26 Fantasy Targets

Nick Whalen is joined by Kirien Sprecher to talk final-week strategy for leagues still running. The guys discuss playoff races, potential first-round matchups and rest concerns for the final week of the season. They also discuss some of their mistakes from this season and players they'll be looking to target in 2025-26 drafts. 00:00 Intro00:45 West playoff races08:00 Suns on the brink of elimination10:00 Most vulnerable Play-In team11:55 East Play-In race16:45 Bucks’ preferred opponent19:45 Auction strategy25:15 Kawhi, Porzingis, Barrett, Bridges rest concerns this week30:40 Quickley, Jamal Murray31:40 Bobby Portis32:50 Value in mock drafts35:00 Avoiding stars on bad teams?38:00 Players we’re drafting next year38:25 Keyonte George40:45 Zubac, Hart, Giddey42:30 Raptors: Barnes, Barrett, Quickley43:30 Okongwu, Vassell, Hartenstein, DiVincenzo44:10 Stephon Castle Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-04-07•47mins
#4

2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Report Card: Grading Our Picks

00:00 Intro00:30 Twolves/Nuggets 2OT Thriller03:45 Stephen Curry's Historic Night08:40 Deni Avdija's triple-double12:05 Karl-Anthony Towns13:30 Mavericks Getting Healthy15:00 Cade Cunningham17:05 Bradley Beal19:13 Rebet Ad20:05 Keyonte George22:50 Andre Drummond24:55 KAT26:38 Josh Hart28:12 Tyler Herro30:00 Norman Powell34:30 Viewer Questions36:00 What Was That!Unlock RotoWire's Paywall for FREE (2 days) our community (Discord) FREE Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-04-02•42mins
#5

Our Biggest Hits and Misses in Fantasy This Season

Brandon Kravitz and Nick Whalen hit the top news of the day as the fantasy basketball season comes to a close. The guys look back on their biggest hits and misses this season, including Fred VanVleet, Terry Rozier, Zach LaVine, James Harden, Ivica Zubac and more. 00:00 Intro00:35 Dealing with tanking teams5:25 Favorite Cooper Flagg landing spot13:30 Fred VanVleet13:50 Filipowski, Bona14:30 Payton Pritchard16:25 Jrue Holiday17:50 Dyson Daniels18:40 Anthony Davis next season20:20 Trae Young21:15 Overvaluing rookies?22:10 Kawhi Leonard24:05 Rudy Gobert26:00 Nic Claxton26:45 Derrick White27:10 Zach LaVine28:00 Harden, Powell, Zubac30:50 Amen Thompson31:35 Ingram, Embiid, PG, Zion, LaMelo, Rozier32:25 Ausar Thompson33:55 VanVleet34:30 Huerter vs. Ausar-----RebetMarch Madness is here, and if you’re looking for a way to get in the game, it’s time to check out Rebet—the ultimate social sportsbook and casino platform! All March long, ReBet is rolling out daily promos, making it the ultimate month of exciting offers for their fans! Right now, for a limited time, Rebet is matching your first purchase up to $100 in Rebet Cash when you use promo code ROTOWIRE. Download Rebet today on the App Store or Google Play, enter code ROTOWIRE, and start playing today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-04-02•35mins
#6

Players We Can't Wait to Draft (Or Not Draft) Next Season + Cooper Flagg's Fantasy Stock

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news of the day and discuss waiver wire adds for their still-active leagues. But with the fantasy season nearing its end, the guys look ahead to 2025-26, talking players they're already looking forward to targeting, like Coby White, Dyson Daniels, Onyeka Okongwu and Cade Cunningham. They also bat around some early do-not-draft players for next season, all while answering live viewer questions throughout the stream.00:00 Intro02:30 KD goes down + Suns offseason plans14:15 Fred VanVleet, Malik Monk17:00 Tari Eason, Davion Mitchell17:30 Handling late-season streaming19:25 Toronto’s rest outlook22:00 Jamal Shead22:50 Aaron Gordon, Risacher, Barnes24:15 Players we are drafting — and not drafting — next season24:30 Fred VanVleet, Donovan Mitchell26:00 James Harden27:25 Lauri Markkanen, LaMelo Ball29:30 John Collins30:50 Trail Blazers + Scoot34:50 Dyson Daniels, Onyeka Okongwu36:55 OG Anunoby38:30 Jaden McDaniels39:00 How high will Cooper Flagg go in fantasy drafts?-----RebetMarch Madness is here, and if you’re looking for a way to get in the game, it’s time to check out Rebet—the ultimate social sportsbook and casino platform! All March long, ReBet is rolling out daily promos, making it the ultimate month of exciting offers for their fans! Right now, for a limited time, Rebet is matching your first purchase up to $100 in Rebet Cash when you use promo code ROTOWIRE. Download Rebet today on the App Store or Google Play, enter code ROTOWIRE, and start playing today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-31•48mins
#7

Friday Fantasy Basketball Podcast Season Finale

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2025-03-28•48mins
#8

Last-Second Adds and Drops, Damian Lillard News + What's Next for Milwaukee

Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz take an updated look at the injury report and discuss the top players to add or drop in daily lineup leagues, including Anthony Davis, Cam Payne, Bub Carrington and more. They also hit the Damian Lillard situation and who steps up for the Bucks.00:00 Intro03:00 Perils of late-season NBA betting06:45 Damian Lillard + Bucks14:45 Thunder + Jalen Williams16:40 Anthony Davis + Mavs22:55 Jerami Grant25:10 Anthony Davis26:20 Anthony Bock, Bub Carrington, Scotty Pippen29:30 Gary Trent, KPJ30:30 Cam Payne32:00 Cole Anthony, Deuce McBride-----RebetMarch Madness is here, and if you’re looking for a way to get in the game, it’s time to check out Rebet—the ultimate social sportsbook and casino platform! All March long, ReBet is rolling out daily promos, making it the ultimate month of exciting offers for their fans! Right now, for a limited time, Rebet is matching your first purchase up to $100 in Rebet Cash when you use promo code ROTOWIRE. Download Rebet today on the App Store or Google Play, enter code ROTOWIRE, and start playing today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-26•33mins

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#9

Six Under the Radar Players Who'll Be On Championship Rosters

00:00 Intro00:45 Damian Lillard02:50 Jimmy Butler04:25 KAT + Josh Hart06:10 Anthony Davis08:50 Nikola Jokic11:15 Jayson Tatum13:35 Quentin Grimes16:05 Rebet Ad17:10 RJ Barrett or Shaedon Sharpe20:30 Lauri Markkanen or Santi Aldama22:40 Chris Paul or Isaiah Collier25:00 Collin Sexton or Kevin Huerter28:00 Jrue Holiday or Keon Johnson32:00 LaMelo Ball or Spencer Dinwiddie34:20 Viewer Questions40:05 What Was That!Unlock RotoWire's Paywall for FREE (2 days) our community (Discord) FREE Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-26•44mins
#10

Late-Season Adds + Biggest Risers/Fallers This Season

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news of the day and discuss the top adds and drops in their most-competitive leagues.00:00 Intro00:45 Notable adds this week01:10 Justin Edwards04:30 Kai Jones + AD outlook06:00 Other top adds07:15 Trendon Watford10:15 CJ McCollum12:15 Yabusele vs. Edwards12:55 Alvarado, Hawkins, Missi10:05 Champagnie, Quickley15:30 Maxey, Oubre17:10 Bona, Olynyk17:50 Anthony Davis19:35 Reid, Clingan20:55 Wendll Carter Jr.22:40 Knicks24:25 Jokic outlook25:55 Season-long risers and fallers26:10 Karl-Anthony Towns27:15 Cade Cunningham, Dyson Daniels, Trey Murphy28:30 Jamal Murray29:35 Josh Hart, Josh Giddey, Zubac32:00 Amen Thompson, Jaden McDaniels33:30 Malik Monk, Tyler Herro35:00 Jaren Jackson36:35 Bam Adebayo38:50 Alperen Sengun41:20 Tari Eason vs. Scotty Pippen Jr.42:15 Aldama, Huerter42:50 Watford, Strus44:30 Keyonte George, Powell45:40 Ja Morant46:30 Who to drop to activate AD?-----RebetMarch Madness is here, and if you’re looking for a way to get in the game, it’s time to check out Rebet—the ultimate social sportsbook and casino platform! All March long, ReBet is rolling out daily promos, making it the ultimate month of exciting offers for their fans! Right now, for a limited time, Rebet is matching your first purchase up to $100 in Rebet Cash when you use promo code ROTOWIRE. Download Rebet today on the App Store or Google Play, enter code ROTOWIRE, and start playing today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-24•49mins
#11

Adds off the Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire (March 24-30)

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2025-03-21•23mins
#12

Youth Movement: Six Youngsters Who'll Help Win Your League

00:00 Intro00:25 Trey Murphy02:50 Domantas Sabonis05:45 Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum07:43 Miles Bridges & LaMelo Ball08:55 Thunder Injuries12:20 Ja Morant13:30 Josh Giddey16:15 Rebet Ad17:30 Zaccharie Risacher19:15 Stephon Castle20:38 Alex Sarr22:15 Justin Champagnie23:20 Brandon Williams25:00 Keon Johnson27:35 Viewer Questions36:00 What Was That! 💰FREE RotoWire Bracket Challenge (Win a Jersey and a one-year RotoWire subscription) 🚨RotoWire's NEW Fantasy Football ONLY YouTube Channel / @rotowirefantasyfootball 🔐 Unlock RotoWire's Paywall for FREE (2 days) 🗣️Join our community (Discord) FREE Rebet March Madness is here, and if you’re looking for a way to get in the game, it’s time to check out Rebet—the ultimate social sportsbook and casino platform! All March long, ReBet is rolling out daily promos, making it the ultimate month of exciting offers for their fans! Right now, for a limited time, Rebet is matching your first purchase up to $100 in Rebet Cash when you use promo code ROTOWIRE. Download Rebet today on the App Store or Google Play, enter code ROTOWIRE, and start playing today! —-- Hyperlink: Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-19•40mins
#13

Shutdown Concerns Down the Stretch of the Fantasy Season

Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz discuss all of the latest NBA injury news, as well as players who could be shut down during the fantasy playoffs.00:00 Intro01:45 Late-season rotation challenges02:30 Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball resting03:30 Daily moves vs. weekly leagues08:20 Kyshawn George11:15 Andrew Wiggins + Heat’s slide14:00 East Play-In outlook16:20 Cavs’ ascent + team building19:30 Shutdown concerns19:45 LeBron, Brunson as injury shutdowns?23:00 Blazers potential shutdowns24:00 Raptors on-the-fly tanking-----March Madness is here, and if you’re looking for a way to get in the game, it’s time to check out Rebet—the ultimate social sportsbook and casino platform! All March long, ReBet is rolling out daily promos, making it the ultimate month of exciting offers for their fans! Right now, for a limited time, Rebet is matching your first purchase up to $100 in Rebet Cash when you use promo code ROTOWIRE. Download Rebet today on the App Store or Google Play, enter code ROTOWIRE, and start playing today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-19•25mins
#14

Late-Season Push: Waiver Adds, Players to Drop and More

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss their top waiver wire adds of the week and try to navigate through the tanking-filled final weeks of the fantasy basketball season. The guys talk Orlando Robinson, Mavs forfeit concerns, Fred VanVleet, Norman Powell, finding blocks on the wire, start/sit decisions and more.00:00 Intro01:00 Waiver wire adds04:45 Raptors + persistent tanking issues08:45 Orlando Robinson11:30 Mavs forfeit concerns14:45 Zach Collins, Jeremy Sochan16:45 Naji Marshall, Spencer Dinwiddie17:45 Fred VanVleet18:25 Toumani Camara, Justin Champagnie19:10 Keon Johnson20:30 Franz Wagner22:25 LeBron, Jalen Williams, Anthony Davis24:55 Tyrese Martin, Josh Green26:10 Moody, Nembhard, Barnes, Council27:35 Orlando Robinson, Adem Bona28:15 Collier, George, CP3, LeVert30:05 Blocks on the waiver wire31:10 Norman Powell Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-17•33mins
#15

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Yes, We're Adding Orlando Robinson and Adem Bona

Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:45 Paul George surgery? 03:15 De'Aaron Fox done for year 05:30 Coulibaly probably out for year08:30 More and more injury updates13:15 Listener questions 22:50 Waiver Wire begins 23:30 Miles McBride, NYK 26:25 Tari Eason, HOU 27:50 Orlando Robinson, TOR 31:00 Scoot Henderson, POR 33:55 Justin Champagnie, WAS35:10 Adem Bona, PHI 37:40 Discussing our fantasy leagues 🔐 Unlock RotoWire's Paywall for FREE (2 days) 🏀 EDGE Boost EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players. What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning-fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! 🏀 Pool Genius Want to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition. RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! HTTP://www.PoolGenius.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-14•40mins
#16

OKC Minus J-Dub, Milwaukee's Ceiling + Should We Widen the MVP Discussion?

Brandon Kravitz and Nick Whalen discuss whether the Milwaukee Bucks have a realistic championship ceiling, when the Grizzlies may get Jaren Jackson back, the Thunder without Jalen Williams, the MVP discourse and more.00:00 Intro02:00 Bucks-Pacers + losing faith in Milwaukee?11:30 Grizzlies-Rockets on a collision course?14:45 Jaren Jackson timetable15:50 Jalen Williams out indefinitely22:20 Should the MVP race be more wide open?28:45 Malik Beasley29:45 Ware, CP3, McBride-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositDeposit $25, get $25Free to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!-----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-12•31mins
#17

Special Guest Doug Norrie of Locked On Nets

00:00 Intro01:05 Are the Nets tanking?03:55 What to do with Brooklyn's veterans?06:30 Which young players will step up in Brooklyn?08:25 Edge Boost09:30 Will Cam Johnson be traded this summer?13:00 Nets free agents16:45 2025 NBA Draft23:15 Jordi Fernandez Year 127:45 Dariq Whitehead29:00 Nic Claxton37:00 Viewer Questions@DougNorrie@KirienSprecherRW @rotomikebarner🔐 Unlock RotoWire's Paywall for FREE (2 days) - 🏀 EDGE Boost EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players. What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning-fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! 🏀 Pool Genius Want to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition. RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! HTTP://www.PoolGenius.com/rotowire 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-12•43mins
#18

LeBron + Amen Thompson Injuries + Our Biggest Adds of the Week

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the top news items of the day and discuss their biggest waiver wire additions of the week.00:00 Intro00:45 Kyle Filipowski04:00 Other notable adds: Jordan Hawkins, Andrew Nembhard, Jarred Vanderbilt07:20 Raptors shenanigans10:20 Rudy Gobert returns15:00 LeBron, Amen Thompson injuries16:55 Raptors (again)18:15 Sarr, Sharpe, Carrington19:10 Sixers + shutdown concerns?22:00 Zach Collins23:00 Adem Bona, Aaron Nesmith24:00 Chet Holmgren25:00 Yabusele, Drummond26:15 Is Anthony Davis a drop?29:20 Strus, Edwards29:50 IR stash question30:40 Drop Paul George?32:40 Davis, George, Powell, Monk, Avdija, Kessler35:35 Tre Jones37:25 Cole Anthony38:10 Lauri Markkanen39:20 Zach Collins a drop?40:45 Lakers fantasy value without LeBron43:15 Fred VanVleet43:50 Jabari Smith, Sarr, Bona, Reid---- EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositDeposit $25, get $25Free to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-10•45mins
#19

Six Must-Add Fantasy Basketball Players for the Week of March 10

🔐 Unlock RotoWire's Paywall for FREE (2 days) - Intro 01:11 Latest News 07:22 Fan Feedback, Q&A 17:46 Waiver Wire Suggestions 18:40 Non-Vet Nets 19:58 Andre Drummond, PHI 22:40 Naji Marshall, DAL 24:20 Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith, IND 26:20 Kris Dunn, LAC 28:10 Miles McBride, NYK 31:37 Silliness🏀 EDGE Boost EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players. What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning-fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! 🏀 Pool Genius Want to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition. RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! HTTP://www.PoolGenius.com/rotowire 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-07•37mins
#20

6 Moves To Make BEFORE Your Fantasy Basketball Playoffs

Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA before discussing six players trending either up or down ahead of the fantasy basketball playoffs, including Josh Giddey, Isaiah Hartenstein and Bradley Beal.00:00 Intro00:45 Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis 03:25 Jaren Jackson 07:00 Paul George and Tyrese Maxey 10:40 Bradley Beal 13:10 Norman Powell 14:25 Miami Heat Injuries 15:55 Toronto Raptors Tanking?!? 21:50 Edge Boost 22:45 Josh Giddey 24:40 Desmond Bane 26:15 Toumani Camara 29:00 Isaiah Hartenstein 31:00 Cameron Johnson 33:10 Chris Paul 34:50 Pool Genius 35:45 Viewer Questions 40:00 What Was That! 🚨RotoWire's NEW Fantasy Football ONLY YouTube Channel / @rotowirefantasyfootball 🔐 Unlock RotoWire's Paywall for FREE (2 days) 🏀 EDGE Boost EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players. What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning-fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! 🏀 Pool Genius Want to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition. RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! HTTP://www.PoolGenius.com/rotowire 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-05•44mins
#21

A Massive Week on the Waiver Wire, Lakers Stay Hot, Late-Season Flyers and More

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss a huge weekend on the waiver wire, the Lakers' staying red-hot, Anthony Davis' timeline, Norman Powell and Fred VanVleet. Later in the show, the guys turn it over to live viewer questions on Chris Paul, Kelly Olynyk, Donovan Clingan, Collin Sexton and more.00:00 Intro01:00 Biggest waiver wire pickups of the weekend01:45 Valanciunas, Zach Collins, Davion Mitchell07:00 Richaun Holmes09:45 Anthony Davis timetable11:10 Fred VanVleet13:00 Lakers sweep the Clips17:50 Stashing injured players19:15 Norman Powell20:20 Donovan Clingan, Day'Ron Sharpe21:30 Chris Paul24:00 Sabonis timeline25:10 Nesmith vs. Keldon Johnson26:40 Olynyk vs. Valanciunas27:35 Clingan, Grimes, Collins28:30 Santi Aldama29:20 Kevin Huerter30:20 Jeremy Sochan30:40 Perils of winning your league32:05 Rudy Gobert, Scoot Henderson34:45 Top-5 fantasy players of all-time36:30 Ben Mathurin37:10 Collins vs. Holmes38:15 Monk vs. Poole38:50 Jalen Smith39:20 Collin Sexton ROS outlook-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! -----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-03-03•41mins
#22

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Add These Players for Week of March 3

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest NBA news before diving into listener questions, waiver wire suggestions and Friday DFS plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-28•53mins
#23

Late-Season Adds + Playoff Outlook for Lakers, Wolves, Cavs and More

Brandon Kravitz and Nick Whalen talk Mavs-Lakers, the struggling Magic, Minnesota's playoff outlook and more before discussing some late-season waiver wire options and answering live viewer questions.00:00 Intro04:30 Luka vs. Mavs takeaways09:30 Lakers playoff outlook11:30 Timberwolves, Cavs playoff outlook16:30 NIc Claxton18:00 Warriors outlook20:45 Nikola Jovic21:45 Jalen Suggs23:30 Deep late-season waiver options27:00 Bol Bol29:20 Scoot vs. Sharpe30:30 Nick Smith, Risacher, Kyshawn George, Dunn32:00 Nickeil Alexander-Walker33:15 LaMelo Ball-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! -----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-26•35mins

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#24

Luka's Big Night + Veteran Players to Drop for the Stretch Run

Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner break down the Lakers' win over the Mavs and Luka's triple-double. The guys also hit the biggest injury news of the day before discussing the Warriors' hot streak, plus some veterans to drop for the stretch run in fantasy basketball.00:00 Intro00:30 Luka Doncic vs. Mavs02:55 Darius Garland05:50 Jaylen Brown07:43 Karl-Anthony Towns09:00 Tyrese Haliburton10:20 Nikola Vucevic12:38 Norman Powell13:50 Warriors Hot Streak15:50 Edge Boost16:50 Jrue Holiday19:15 Tyus Jones21:00 Khris Middleton23:40 Terry Rozier26:30 Clint Capela27:50 Jerami Grant30:00 Pool Genius31:00 Viewer Questions37:50 What Was That!-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! -----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-26•43mins
#25

Late-Season Trade Targets, Our Biggest Draft Hits + Dark Days in Philly

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by talking about the Sixers and Suns and whether either team will be able to salvage its season. The guys also hit their biggest adds/drops of the week, players to consider trading for, Joel Embiid's fantasy outlook, their biggest draft hits and more.00:00 Intro00:40 Do you have any hope for the Sixers or Suns?04:30 Biggest adds/drops this week10:00 Late-season trade targets10:45 Josh Giddey11:30 Kawhi Leonard, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan13:00 Rudy Gobert, Fred VanVleet13:45 LaMelo Ball, Kevin Durant14:30 Shaedon Sharpe16:15 Alvarado, Tyus Jones17:00 Richards, Bitadze, Missi18:30 Vassell, Podziemski, DiVincenzo, Scoot21:10 Buzelis, Olynyk, Matkovic22:20 De'Aaron Fox22:55 Joel Embiid26:55 Mitchell Robinson29:15 Trading LaMelo Ball31:10 Preparing for the fantasy playoffs32:00 Eason, Coulibaly, Scoot33:30 Jabari Walker34:30 Day'Ron Sharpe35:35 Donovan Clingan36:45 Charles Bassey, Bismack Biyombo38:20 Trade questions -- Zion, Mitchell, LaMelo, Durant39:20 Olynyk, Nesmith, Davion Mitchell40:25 Terry Rozier41:00 Our biggest fantasy steals this season-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Deposit $25, get $25 Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! -----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-24•44mins
#26

Eight Players to Add in Fantasy Basketball for the Week of Feb. 24

Kirien and Alex discuss the latest news before diving into waiver wire suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-21•53mins
#27

High-Upside Players for the Fantasy Stretch Run

Brandon Kravitz and Nick Whalen discuss All-Star Weekend and which players will be the biggest keys for the remainder of the fantasy basketball season.00:00 Intro02:00 Final thoughts on All-Star Weekend10:45 Wembanyama12:05 Jrue Holiday15:00 Players to monitor down the stretch15:30 Donovan Clingan20:00 Max Christie22:20 Jaxson Hayes24:45 Jimmy Butler26:40 Ausar Thompson, Ayo Dosunmu29:50 Atlanta Hawks32:15 Franz Wagner33:35: Vucevic34:30 Alvarado, Ware36:05 Goga Bitadze38:10 Jalen Green.-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! -----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-20•40mins
#28

NBA Is Back + Players Set For A Big Second Half

Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher recap All-Star Weekend and dig in on the lone game on Wednesday's NBA slate. The guys talk Mark Williams and LeBron James' ankle injury before discussing players who will be in position for larger roles down the stretch, including Portland's Donovan Clingan.00:00 Intro00:40 All-Star Weekend07:50 LeBron James09:15 LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams11:30 Jalen Suggs13:20 Edge Boost14:25 Trey Murphy16:30 Jimmy Butler18:10 Amen Thompson20:20 DeMar DeRozan22:20 Cade Cunningham25:00 Donovan Clingan28:15 Pool Genius29:10 Viewer Questions37:30 What Was That!-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-19•41mins
#29

A Disappointing All-Star Weekend + Top Adds for the Stretch Run

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap All-Star Weekend and discuss some potential fixes for future All-Star Games and Dunk Contests. The guys also discuss their top adds from the weekend, including Ben Simmons and Corey Kispert.00:00 Intro01:05 The All-Star Game... is not back09:00 Make the ASG Team USA vs. The World?10:45 Dunk Contest16:35 Players we're adding right now + Corey Kispert, Ben Simmons18:30 Alex Sarr, Bol Bol21:50 Moussa Diabate, Mark Williams, Jusuf Nurkic23:20 Andrew Wiggins vs. Quentin Grimes26:45 Cam Thomas, LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga27:55 Paul George, Andrw Wiggins, Brad Beal29:15 Toumani Camara31:10 Buzelis, Nembhard, Collier, Kyshawn George33:00 Late-season strategy tips (cat leagues)EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! ------Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-18•36mins
#30

Fantasy Basketball: Waiver Wire Adds for After the Break (2025)

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss news and listener questions before providing waiver wire suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-14•43mins
#31

Trade, Hold or Drop? Six Veterans On Bad Teams

Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher hit the biggest news of the day, including notes from Tuesday night's slate, Daniel Gafford's injury, Brandon Ingram singing an extension in Toronto and more.00:00 Intro00:30 Brandon Ingram's Extension03:40 Kevin Durant's Return04:45 Bol Bol's Start07:40 Daniel Gafford's Injury11:05 LaMelo Ball's Injury13:20 Alperen Sengun's Injury14:40 Deandre Ayton's Injury16:05 Clint Capela's Return?17:05 EDGE Boost Ad18:00 Charlotte Hornets20:55 Brooklyn Nets23:35 CJ McCollum25:50 Utah Jazz28:40 Washington Wizards31:55 Pool Genius Ad32:55 Viewer Questions40:30 What Was That!-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! -----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-12•45mins
#32

Lakers Roll in Luka's Debut, Mark Williams' Future + Shutdown Candidates to Monitor

Brandon Kravitz and Nick Whalen break down Luka Doncic's debut for the Lakers, who rolled to an easy win over the Utah Jazz. The guys discuss the Lakers' options at center, Luka's fit alongside LeBron and what comes next for Mark Williams and the Hornets. The guys also talk shutdown candidates for the Jazz, Wizards, Pelicans and more.00:00 Intro01:00 Quick New Orleans media row recap05:30 Luka’s debut11:00 Lakers need to add a big man + Luka/LeBron fit18:00 What to do with Mark Williams21:40 Shutdown candidates23:15 Utah Jazz + Collins, Markkanen, Kessler, Sexton24:05 Wizards + Middleton, Smart, Poole24:45 Bulls + Blazers27:20 Pelicans + McCollum, Zion, Murphy28:45 Walker Kessler29:45 Trading LaMelo Ball31:15 Trading Zion + Poole32:50 Max Christie, Aaron Wiggins34:15 Drop Tari Eason for Ellis, Wiggins, Beal?-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! -----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-11•36mins
#33

AD's Debut, Lakers Need a Center, Waiver Wire Adds + Mailbag Extravaganza

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the biggest fantasy basketball news of the day, including updates on Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The guys discuss the Lakers' path forward at center, Luka's fit alongside LeBron, top wavier wire adds, players with shutdown concerns and much more.00:00 Intro01:50 Lakers' options at center02:15 Anthony Davis' debut + injury07:00 Jaxson Hayes + Mark Williams trade rescinded10:45 LeBron, Luka, Reaves ROS value12:30 Waiver wire adds13:20 Aaron Wiggins, Dalton Knecht, Max Christie, Quentin Grimes16:05 Matas Buzelis17:05 Brandon Ingram in Toronto21:00 Mark Williams ROS23:10 Tari Eason, Jose Alvarado24:20 Wiggins, McDaniels, Collins25:30 Buzelis, Coulibaly, Collier27:05 Giannis, Anthony Davis injuries28:30 Bitadze or Aaron Gordon?29:20 Drop one of Beasley, Vassell, McDaniels?31:00 Khris Middleton ROS33:00 Grimes, Bol Bol34:00 Sarr + Sochan for Ayton?35:15 Drop one of Okongwu, Christie, Ausar, CP3?36:45 Vit Krejci, Niang37:40 Paul George vs. Bradley Beal38:50 League with "wild card" categories40:20 Trade LaMelo for KAT?41:40 Jokic mega-trade question42:45 Drop Goga, Tyus Jones?44:55 Diabate, DLo, Kyshawn George, Nick Smith46:15 Kuminga's fit with new-look Warriors47:40 Giannis + Mark Williams for Ant, Tatum and Duren?48:15 Trey Murphy shutdown concerns?-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! -----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

2025-02-10•51mins
#34

Fantasy Basketball: Players to Add After the Trade Deadline (2025)

Shannon and Alex discuss broad trade deadline fallout before answering listener questions and providing their favorite waiver wire adds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-07•49mins
#35

Kuzma to Milwaukee + Latest Trade Deadline Buzz

Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner break down all of the latest trade deadline news and buzz, including Kevin Durant to Golden State rumors and Kyle Kuzma landing in Milwaukee.00:00 Intro00:40 WSH/MIL Trade05:10 Doncic/AD Trade11:15 SAS/SAC/CHI Trade18:30 Kevin Durant21:55 Joel Embiid23:20 OG Anunoby24:55 RJ Barrett & Jakob Poeltl27:05 Collin Sexton/Isaiah Collier28:35 Red-Hot Trail Blazers31:30 Viewer Questions39:45 EDGE Boost40:55 What Was That! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-05•44mins
#36

Luka Trade Fallout, Zach LaVine in Sacramento + Most Impactful Fantasy Players This Season with Mike Tuck

Brandon Kravitz is joined by a special guest -- Mike Tuck -- to break down the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade, plus De'Aaron Fox landing in San Antonio. The guys preview other moves we could see before Thursday's trade deadline and discuss some of the most-impactful players in fantasy basketball as we near the All-Star break.-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-05•32mins
#37

Trade Breakdowns: Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De'Aaron Fox, Zach LaVine and More

Kirien Sprecher and Ken Crites break down a pair of massive, blockbuster trades in the NBA. Luka Doncic is off to LA, Anthony Davis heads to Dallas, De'Aaron Fox lands in San Antonio and more.EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-02-03•40mins
#38

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Players to Pick Up Before the Deadline

Ken and Alex discuss the latest news before answering fan questions and diving into waiver wire options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-31•53mins
#39

Jalen Johnson Done for the Season + De'Aaron Fox, Anthony Davis and Deadline Chatter

Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher hit on the biggest news of the day, including Jalen Johnson's season-ending injury, De'Aaron Fox's trade request and Anthony Davis going down. The guys also talk Jerami Grant, LaMelo Ball, Zach LaVine, Jimmy Butler, CJ McCollum, Collin Sexton and more.00:00 Intro00:40 Jalen Johnson03:55 De'Aaron Fox07:10 Paul George09:00 Anthony Davis10:25 Stephen Curry11:45 Jerami Grant Injury12:55 LaMelo Ball/Mark Williams14:35 Zach LaVine16:40 Jimmy Butler18:05 Cameron Johnson20:40 CJ McCollum21:55 Bradley Beal22:55 Kyle Kuzma/Jordan Poole24:30 Jerami Grant Trade26:00 Collin Sexton/Jordan Clarkson28:55 Zach LaVine/Nikola Vucevic33:50 Viewer Questions37:00 What Was That!-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-29•41mins
#40

Amen Thompson's Official Arrival + Teams To Watch at the Deadline

Brandon Kravitz and Nick Whalen recap a big NBA Monday, including Amen Thompson's statement game, Lakers-Hornets, Toronto winning (again) at home, Orlando losing in double-OT and another Jimmy Butler suspension. The guys also talk Zach LaVine, the Suns' plan, Cam Johnson, Scoot Henderson, Kel'el Ware and more.00:00 Intro00:45 Ex-NBA golfers03:30 Amen Thompson + Rockets take down Celtics07:55 LaMelo rolls ankle + monster Anthony Davis game10:40 Raptors win again at home12:15 MVP market14:50 Jimmy Butler suspended again17:50 Magic lose in double-OT + Paolo Banchero20:50 Zach LaVine set to miss a few games22:10 Teams to watch at the deadline22:40 Suns, Heat23:40 Jazz, Lakers25:45 Cam Johnson landing spots28:30 Bruce Brown, LaVine, McCollum, Capela30:20 Scoot vs. Dosunmu31:40 Keyonte George vs. Kel'el Ware33:50 Clingan, Bitadze, Jovic, Rozier35:35 Sell Lauri Markkanen for McCollum or Randle?37:25 Tyus Jones, Evan Mobley + Amen Thompson for Jokic + Jrue?-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-28•39mins
#41

Jimmy Butler Suspended (Again) + Our Biggest Draft Regrets

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss Jimmy Butler's latest suspension and what it means for the rest of the Heat's roster going forward. The guys also hit on some of the season's biggest fantasy busts, including Kyle Kuzma, Joel Embiid and Julius Randle before opening the show up to live listener questions.00:00 Intro01:00 Jimmy Butler suspended again + Heat ramifications07:50 Players we regret drafting08:20 Joel Embiid11:25 Julius Randle12:45 Rudy Gobert15:30 Kyle Kuzma20:15 Sharpe, Coulibaly, Scoot21:15 Poole, Derrick White22:55 Dropping Shaedon Sharpe23:35 Fox vs. Booker24:25 Jerami Grant25:05 Jalen Johnson, Nick Richards27:45 DeRozan, Dejounte Murray28:30 Okongwu, Kel'El Ware29:00 Drop Camara, Hunter or Goga?30:20 Collin Sexton31:50 Time to drop Nurkic32:00 Mark Williams vs. Onyeka Okongwu33:10 Paolo Banchero33:45 Cut one: Kessler, McCollum, Cam Thomas?36:35 Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony, Paul George, Immanuel Quickley37:20 Tobias Harris vs. Jeremy Sochan38:20 Gafford vs. Okongwu39:20 Giddey vs. Avdija40:30 Will Dallas trade for a big man?41:40 Vit Krejci42:50 Buzelis, Reed Sheppard44:05 Amen Thompson ROS45:10 Evan Mobley, Dyson DanielsEDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-27•46mins
#42

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Nine Adds for the Week of 1/27

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss news and answer listener questions before diving into their favorite waiver wire options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-24•48mins
#43

Finding Fantasy Value on Bad Teams + Suns-Jazz Trade, Kel'el Ware and More

Mike Barner is joined by Ken "K-Train" Crites to break down Tuesday's trade between the Jazz and Suns and talk Kel'el Ware, injuries in LA and Atlanta, Joel Embiid's frustrating season, Josh Giddey, Isaiah Collier and much more.00:00 Intro00:51 Suns/Jazz trade04:08 Tyler Herro/Kel’el Ware07:43 Clippers Injuries10:07 Zaccharie Risacher Injury13:46 Joel Embiid sits against Nuggets again15:57 Nick Smith Jr.18:13 Josh Giddey21:03 Kel’el Ware vs Jaime Jaquez Jr.22:30 Isaiah Collier25:35 John Collins28:40 Ayo Dosunmu30:45 Grayson Allen32:12 Viewer Questions38:36 Old Man Rants43:37: Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-22•44mins
#44

Players We're Adding, Teams to Monitor at the Deadline + Collier, Scoot, Sexton, Draymond and More

Brandon Kravitz and Nick Whalen recap the biggest takeaways from Monday's NBA slate, including a Pelicans comeback, another Isaiah Collier double-double, the Warriors getting blown out and what to make of the Phoenix Suns as the deadline approaches. The guys also talk Steph and Draymond, Scoot Henderson's recent breakout, Cole Anthony, Rob Williams and more before answering live listener questions.00:00 Intro01:20 Monday recap + Jazz-Pelicans03:00 Isaiah Collier05:00 Collin Sexton as a trade candidate10:00 Pelicans at the deadline12:10 What to make of the Suns14:45 Draymond Green17:00 Steph’s future18:30 Scoot Henderson’s mini-breakout22:10 Gary Payton23:10 Rob Williams24:30 Cole Anthony26:00 Spencer Dinwiddie27:45 Zubac + Amen for Jalen Johnson?29:45 Camara vs. Ausar31:35 Gobert, Poeltl, Kel’el Ware33:00 Embiid + Yabusele37:00 Bane, Poole, Reaves, Edwards38:15 Dame vs. Cade39:20 Drop DLo for Collier? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-21•40mins
#45

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Adds (Week of Jan. 20)

🚨RotoWire's NEW Picks & Props appApp Store: Play: NEW Fantasy Football ONLY YouTube Channel @rotowirefantasyfootball 🔐 Unlock RotoWire's Paywall for FREE (2 days) DraftKings Pick6 app (Code RWPICKS) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-17•47mins
#46

Category Targets + What To Do With Markkanen, Kessler, Cam Johnson and More

Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner discuss the biggest fantasy basketball news, including Kyrie Irving's return, injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Malik Monk and an Immanuel Quickley update. The guys also talk Nets, Jazz, Wizards, Blazers and more.00:00 Intro00:35 Tyrese Haliburton02:50 Kyrie Irving05:00 Philly Injuries08:40 Malik Monk09:58 Immanuel Quickley13:15 Cam Johnson/D'Angelo Russell15:50 Lauri Markkanen/Walker Kessler19:00 Keon Ellis/Bilal Coulibaly20:30 Jaden McDaniels21:50 Donovan Clingan/Mason Plumlee24:10 Andrew Nembhard25:38 Brice Sensabaugh26:55 Malik Beasley27:35 Viewer Questions38:15 What Was That! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-15•44mins
#47

Players To Sell + Thompson Twins On the Rise, Surging Pistons, Grizzlies-Rockets and More

Brandon Kravitz is joined by Nick Whalen to recap the top fantasy news from Monday night's slate, including a big win for the Pistons, Houston taking down Memphis (again) and the Warriors coming up short in Toronto. The guys also talk injury news and discuss some players to consider selling before the deadline.00:00 Intro00:45 Monday night recap07:30 Pistons win at MSG11:10 Kawhi Leonard14:00 Jalen Johnson16:30 Bam Adebayo17:45 Players to consider selling18:50 Malik Monk + Kings21:00 Zach LaVine + Bulls22:30 Jalen Green + Rockets25:30 Jaden Hardy + Mavericks27:15 Nets, Raptors28:40 Amen Thompson, Jordan Poole30:25 DiVincenzo, Coulibaly, Rozier, Middleton, Grimes32:20 OG Anunoby33:50 Walker Kessler35:15 LaVine, Poole, LaMelo, Scottie Barnes35:50 Ausar Thompson36:45 Zach Edey38:10 Trey Murphy39:35 Best bets for Tuesday’s slate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-14•42mins
#48

Pre-Trade Deadline Targets, Banchero is Back + Live Mailbag

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down Paolo Banchero's first two games back for the Magic, the (still) struggling 76ers, waiver wire adds and players to potentially target in trades ahead of the deadline.00:00 Intro01:00 Paolo Banchero is BACK03:30 Sixers still struggling07:00 Waiver wire adds + Naji Marshall08:55 Kel’el Ware10:55 Jerami Grant14:00 Players to target14:20 Donovan Clingan17:15 Collin Sexton, Isaiah Collier20:10 Nick Richards22:05 Cam Thomas, Ayo Dosunmu, Keyonte George23:40 Tyus Jones24:40 Donovan Clingan (again)25:10 Lu Dort, Jaden McDaniels26:15 Cason Wallace, Ben Simmons28:15 Hold D’Angelo Russell?28:45 Santi Aldama, Alex Sarr, Nic Claxton30:10 Jalen Williams vs. Kevin Durant31:55 Peyton Watson vs. Jaime Jaquez34:00 Jarrett Allen35:55 Nikola Jovic36:55 Quickley + Beasley for Reaves?39:25 Draymond, Sochan, Gordon41:00 Jaylen Brown + Devin Booker for Donovan Mitchell + Paul George?41:30 Joel Embiid trade43:35 Donte DiVincenzo45:10 Derrick White vs. Zach LaVine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-13•46mins
#49

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: 10 Must Add Players (Jan 13-Jan 19)

Alex, Shannon & K-Train list must-add players from the fantasy basketball waiver wire for the week of January 13 to January 19.🔐 Unlock RotoWire's Paywall for FREE (2 days) DraftKings Pick6 app (Code RWPICKS) Vivid Seats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-10•40mins
#50

Zion Is Back, Celtics Outlast Jokic-less Nuggets + Listener Mailbag

Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner recap the top news of the day, including notes from the Celtics-Nuggets showdown, Zion Williamson making his return, Jalen Johnson's injury and the Mavs upsetting the Lakers. The guys also talk Tyrese Haliburton, Joel Embiid and Jeremy Sochan before opening up the mailbag to answer listener questions.00:00 Intro00:55 Celtics-Nuggets Recap04:10 Zion Williamson Returns05:25 Jalen Johnson06:28 Kyle Kuzma/Jordan Poole07:40 Utah Jazz Injuries09:55 Dereck Lively11:50 Joel Embiid/Paul George13:37 Tyrese Haliburton15:55 Jeremy Sochan18:05 Brooklyn Nets Injuries21:00 Mailbag Questions27:35 Viewer Questions42:25 What Was That! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

2025-01-08•48mins

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