Rotowire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

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

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by discussing the newly minted Washington Commanders nickname and comparing it to similar roll-outs in the NBA. Then, the guys discuss the four-man field for the Dunk Contest before predicting the 14 All-Star Game reserves set to be announced Thursday night. They finish by talking potential Bradley Beal trade destinations and wondering where the Wizards go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Anderson joins Nick Whalen to first discuss the struggling Milwaukee Bucks, who were blown out by the Cavaliers and Nuggets last week. Then, the guys break down the MVP case for Ja Morant and speculate how high the Grizzlies can climb in the Western Conference. Finally, Nick and James dig into the 2020 NBA Draft and evaluate the hits, misses, and biggest "what ifs" now that the class has more than a season-and-a-half under its belt. 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 suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha for a special exercise in forecasting. The guys go back and forth drafting the 12 teams (six each) they believe have the best shot to win at least one NBA title over the next five years (so, from now through the 2025-26 season). For each pick, Nick and Alex make the case for why the team can win a title, as well as discuss what could prevent it from getting the job done. After running through a few honorable mentions, the guys finish out by debating the teams least likely to win in the next five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Anderson joins Nick Whalen to discuss the new Rising Stars format at All-Star Weekend, James Harden's future in Brooklyn (or elsewhere), updated MVP odds and which teams could be buyers at the Feb. 10 trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon and Alex discuss DeMarcus Cousins signing a 10-day deal, the Bulls and Pacers being banged up, and Russell Westbrook's fourth-quarter benching. Then, they move into waiver wire suggestions and DFS options before Alex's Young Man Rant about digital jersey cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friend of the podcast Kenny Ducey stops by to chat with Nick Whalen about the state of the New York Knicks, the lack of a truly dominant team, and what's morphed into a muddied race for the 2022 NBA title. The guys dive deep into the best values to win the title and hand out their favorite MVP bets before finishing out by discussing the Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

James Anderson joins Nick Whalen for a lengthy discussion of The Russell Westbrook Problem in Los Angeles. Is there any way out for the Lakers? Then, the guys break down the Cam Reddish trade and Damian Lillard opting for surgery before finishing out by talking about the biggest surprise teams and players at the halfway point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha start by recapping the Grizzlies' impressive home win over Golden State on Tuesday before discussing Memphis' immediate ceiling, as well as its path to title contention. Then, the guys check in on the MVP and Coach of the Year races before discussing the most impactful rookies over the last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss Damian Lillard's ongoing abdominal injury, the returns of Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, yet another strange Zion Williamson update and the future of the Atlanta Hawks in light of GM Travis Schlenk's comments this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson for one purpose and one purpose only: ranking the top 25 players in the NBA who are currently under age 25. The guys walk through the parameters and their methodology before revealing their respective lists from 1 to 25. James' list: Luka Doncic Trae Young Ja Morant Evan Mobley Jayson Tatum LaMelo Ball Anthony Edwards Zion Williamson OG Anunoby Cade Cunningham Darius Garland Scottie Barnes Deandre Ayton Bam Adebayo John Collins Miles Bridges Lonzo Ball Jalen Green Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Desmond Bane Tyrese Haliburton Jarrett Allen Franz Wagner Jaren Jackson Jr. Brandon Ingram Nick's list: Luka Doncic Trae Young Evan Mobley Ja Morant LaMelo Ball Anthony Edwards Jayson Tatum Scottie Barnes Cade Cunningham Bam Adebayo Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Zion Williamson Brandon Ingram OG Anunoby Darius Garland John Collins Deandre Ayton Jarrett Allen Lonzo Ball Miles Bridges Tyrese Haliburton Desmond Bane Jaren Jackson Jr. Tyler Herro

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss the top teams in each conference and where the line should be drawn between true contenders and non-contenders. Then, James reveals his All-Star picks for each conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon and Alex sit in terror as Ken has a LIVE meltdown about the Celtics' poor play, highlighted by Jaylen Brown taking 36 shots with no assists. The amigos also discuss waiver options and DFS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha and Nick Whalen begin by discussing the NBA's ongoing COVID outbreak and the league moving to shorten its mandatory quarantine period. The guys discuss how COVID has impacted their fantasy leagues before hitting on LeBron's impressive individual season and the impending return of Kyrie Irving. Finally, they assess the current playoff picture in each conference and debate which teams are the favorites to eventually lock down the final spots in the East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the continued COVID absences before diving into waiver options and DFS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap yet another week headlined by a slew of COVID-19 absences with massive implications as the NBA's Christmas Day slate approaches. Alex breaks down his recently published "Seven Fantasy Storylines Being Overshadowed by COVID" article before the guys make their All-Star picks for both conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss increased COVID absences in the NBA before diving into waivers. Editor's note: Terrence Ross is suggested as a waiver option and entered protocols 5 minutes after we stopped recording. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices