Rotowire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to discuss the NBA's increasingly concerning COVID-19 outbreak before looking back at some of their preseason predictions. From Finals picks to award-winners to win totals to fantasy takes, the guys discuss what's gone right, what's gone wrong and what's yet to be decided. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss a grab bag of NBA topics, including Stephen Curry (likely) breaking the three-point record Tuesday night at MSG, the impact of COVID on fantasy basketball, the Lakers' trade prospects, and another disheartening Zion Williamson update. Then, the guys touch on the Cavs' upside, Minnesota's playoff chances, and updated odds for Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and MVP. Finally, they finish out by talking Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith and Jaden Hardy in comparison to the star-studded 2021 rookie class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex highlight COVID-19 running wild throughout the NBA again this season and touch on other news before diving into waiver wire suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the Lakers win over the Celtics on Tuesday night and the future of Damian Lillard in Portland before diving into fake trades involving Myles Turner, Domantas Sabonis and Caris LeVert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to run through the top news of the day, including (another) report suggesting Damian Lillard and the Blazers may not be on the same page. The guys also discuss the red-hot Rockets and the latest Zion Williamson update before picking their All-NBA teams if the season ended today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news, then dive into waiver wire options before finishing with DFS talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down the biggest news of the day, including Bam Adebayo's torn UCL, Damian Lillard's absence, and LeBron James entering COVID-19 protocols. The guys also discuss DeMarcus Cousins in Milwaukee, LeBron entering COVID-19 protocols, and Tuesday night's showdown between the Warriors and Suns. Finally, they finish up with another round of Who Would You Rather Roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Anderson sits down with Nick Whalen to recap the top news of the day, including Ja Morant's injury, Michael Porter's back surgery and Kemba Walker's removal from the Knicks' rotation. Then, the guys discuss the future paths for the Pacers and Raptors before drafting their favorite MVP and NBA title bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) of WynnBet's Bet to Wynn podcast to break down all of the latest NBA futures bets at the WynnBet Sportsbook. The guys discuss Joe's upbringing as a Sonics fan in Seattle and break down the NBA title odds before turning their attention to the races for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to recap the top fantasy basketball news of the day before playing a round of "Which player would you rather roster for the rest of the season?". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon and Alex discuss absences for Nikola Vucevic and Kelly Olynyk before diving into some sell-high candidates and waiver wire options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to recap the top news items of the day, including the NBA hitting Nikola Jokic with a one-game suspension for barreling into Markieff Morris. Then, the guys reveal their lists of the three most interesting teams to discuss thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Anderson joins Nick Whalen to discuss the day's biggest news items, including Jaylen Brown's injury, LeBron James' timetable, Joel Embiid entering COVID protocols, and whether the Celtics would actually entertain a Ben Simmons trade. Next, the guys re-draft the first 10 picks of the 2020 NBA Draft before ranking the most impressive rookies from this year's class through the first three weeks of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken and Alex discuss waiver wire adds ahead of Week 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about Miami's hot start on both ends of the floor, the middling Boston Celtics, updated MVP odds, players off to hot starts, the new Wilson ball, De'Aaron Fox, Michael Porter Jr., Harrison Barnes, Al Horford and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Anderson joins Nick Whalen start by breaking down the newest batch of City Edition jerseys before reacting to the latest news surrounding Zion Williamson's (eventual) return from offseason foot surgery. The guys discuss the Pelicans' path forward and what to expect from Williamson, fantasy-wise, this season. Then, they talk about Michael Porter Jr.'s concerningly slow start, the banged-up Bucks, the 1-6 Pacers, and which bad team has the brightest future. Finally, the guys handicap the early Rookie of the Year favorites, including Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon and Alex are joined by 4th Man of the Year, Mike Barner, who is subbing in for Ken. The crew discuss various options on the waiver wire ahead of Week 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whlaen and Alex Barutha discuss the red-hot starts for the Bulls and Warriors before breaking down the Lakers' LeBron-less win in San Antonio on Tuesday. Then, the guys discuss star players off to slow starts before digging into the updated odds for MVP, Most Improved Player and Rookie of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Anderson joins Nick Whalen to discuss the players they wish they would've targeted more aggressively in fantasy drafts, as well as those they're happy to roster one week into the season. The guys touch on Miles Bridges' hot start, the red-hot Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball vs. Ja Morant, Jalen Green, the up-and-down Lakers, James Harden's tepid start and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices