Rotowire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news before diving into waiver wire options and DFS picks for Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is back with Alex Barutha to recap the top news of the day, including the return of Chris Paul and tempers flaring in Miami. Then, the guys talk through the difficult process of making their First, Second and Third Team All-NBA selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to first discuss his experience at the Chicago Sports Spectacular this past weekend, as well as where his fantasy teams stand with the season nearing its end. Then, the guys recap the top news of the day, including a major Chris Paul update and confirmation that both Zion Williamson and Damian Lillard are done for the year. Nick and Alex also break down Phoenix's path back to the Finals, All-NBA criteria, a Heat-Nets Round 1 series, the Defensive Player of the Year race, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon and Alex discuss the myriad of players presumably ruled out for the rest of the fantasy season, including Steph Curry, John Collins and Ben Simmons. Saddiq Bey also torched the Magic for 51 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NCAA Tournament just around the corner, James Anderson stops by to join Nick Whalen in breaking down the top of the 2022 NBA Draft. Compared to recent years, how good is this year's class? The guys dive into the strengths and weaknesses of each of the top prospects, throw out some half-baked comparisons, and discuss which players ultimately have the highest NBA upside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special college basketball-centric episode, Nick Whalen (@wha1en) is joined by Jason Lisk (@JasonLisk) of TeamRankings.com, as well as RotoWire's Adam Zdroik (@RotoZdroik), to break down the key betting angles and bracket strategies for the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Which teams have the easiest path, and which have the most difficult path, to the Final Four? Does Gonzaga deserve to be the odds-on favorite -- and by far the most popular bracket pick -- to win the NCAA Tournament? How does this Gonzaga team compare to great Zags teams of the past? How many games can Purdue win before its defensive struggles come to roost? How seriously should Iowa be taken as a title contender after its impressive run through the Big Ten Tournament? Which 1-seed in most vulnerable in the Round of 32? Why Kentucky may be the best value pick to win the National Championship Teams whose betting splits or pick popularity don't match their projected chance to win Favorite matchups to watch -- and bet -- in the Round of 64

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news before diving into waiver wire adds and DFS suggestions for Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit all of the relevant news of the day before diving into Nets-Sixers, the MVP race, and much more. NEWS: Brandon Ingram out 7-10 days Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams, Lonzo Ball all getting closer Isaiah Stewart sidelined at least a week Malcolm Brogdon out 2 games with concussion James Wiseman will play in G League games Thursday + Sunday OKC rules Dort, others out for season OTHER TOPICS: Nets-Sixers predictions Realistically, what kind of environment are we expecting? Does Simmons get a tribute video? Arguments for Jokic and Embiid for MVP Is Giannis out of the race? Has it just been decided that Monty Williams is Coach of the Year? Taylor Jenkins is +650 Rudy Gobert backing his way into another DPOY? How confident are you in the Suns? How many times out of 100 do they make the Finals? New low for the Lakers last night in Houston? Cavs have lost 6 out of 9 — are they officially the team to target for a Round 1 matchup? This is an all-time tank job b

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to take a quick, team-by-team look at all 15 franchises in the Western Conference. Starting at the top with the Suns, the guys hit on each team and debate whatever comes to mind first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news before diving into waiver wire options and DFS plays for Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to go team-by-team through the Eastern Conference. The guys spend 2-ish minutes on each club, breaking down whatever comes to mind first. Then, they finish out by discussing the lack of true rivalries in the NBA and debating which teams/players could be considered the biggest rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen for a deep dive into just how spectacular Ja Morant has been for the Grizzlies this season. The guys discuss comparisons -- both current and historical -- as well as where Morant's career heads from there. They also debate where he ranks among other great young players in the league. Then, the guys finish out by hitting on SGA's return, James Harden in Philly and the impending return of Michael Porter Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news before highlighting waiver wire options and going through some DFS picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the recent criticism of Zion Williamson and whether or not former teammate JJ Redick crossed a line. Then, the guys talk vaccine mandates, Victor Oladipo's impending return and De'Aaron Fox's NFT scandal before diving into four of the most underrated storylines to monitor over the final seven weeks of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to recap All-Star Weekend and discuss what -- if anything -- can be done to save the Dunk Contest. Then, the guys sort through updated NBA title odds before diving into Nick's recent "10 Biggest Surprises in Fantasy Basketball" article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss players who were traded at the deadline who are already making impacts for their new teams. Then, the guys talk through yet another discouraging Zion Williamson update before moving on to All-Star Weekend. Alex reveals how many Celebrity Game participants he's hears of and the guys assess the betting odds for All-Star Saturday Night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Anderson stops by to chat with Nick Whalen about the fallout from last week's trade deadline. The guys discuss the repercussions of the Sixers-Nets trade and try to decide if both teams truly improved. Then, they break down the ultra-competitive Eastern Conference, Milwaukee adding Serge Ibaka, updated MVP and title odds, the Coach of the Year race, Dallas' unclear future and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex highlight the fantasy implications of an exciting trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap all of the action -- and fantasy fallout -- from Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Ducey stops by to break down all of the pre-trade-deadline action, including Tuesday's deals involving Tyrese Haliburton, Domantas Sabonis and CJ McCollum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices