Rotowire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

James Anderson drops by to join Nick Whalen in reviewing the best, worst and most impactful picks from the 2021 NBA Draft. The guys talk biggest steals, biggest reaches, surprise picks and best fits before breaking down the Lakers' complete revamp and the Bulls adding DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to recap all of the action from the first 24 hours of the NBA's free agency window. The guys hit on all of the major signings, trades, sign-and-trades and extensions before going rapid-fire through some of the under-the-radar additions that could have implications for the 2021-22 season. Follow along for analysis on every transaction with RotoWire's NBA Offseason Moves Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of the 2021 NBA Draft, James Anderson drops by break down all of the key storylines heading into Thursday night. Cade Cunningham and the Pistons' smoke signals Jalen Green vs. Jalen Suggs Would you rather have Evan Mobley or Deandre Ayton? Will Scottie Barnes end up in Orlando? Would it be a good fit? The Warriors' options at No. 7 + the rise of James Bouknight Brief intermission to discuss Brandon Ingram trades Does Josh Giddey belong in the top 10? Why James loves Alperen Sengun Why Nick irrationally loves Jalen Johnson Johnson vs. Ziaire Williams vs. Josh Christopher vs. Brandon Boston Chris Duarte and Trey Murphy as valuable, older prospects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha dive deep into futures odds for the 2021-22 NBA season. The guys talk through the MVP and NBA title odds before discussing the candidates who could lead the league in points, assists and three-pointers. All odds via the DraftKings Sportsbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Ducey (and his basketball-obsessed dog) is back on the show to help Nick Whalen break down Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Then, the guys dig into some 2021-22 futures bets, including NBA Title odds, MVP odds, scoring leader odds and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to break down every angle of Game 6 with the Bucks on the verge of the franchise's first title in 50 years. The guys discuss what's worked and not worked for both teams thus far before laying out what they expect to happen at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night. If the Bucks win, is there any way Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't the Finals MVP? Then, the guys preview the NBA Draft, starting with the debate between Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Jalen Green at the top. Who has the highest ceiling? Who has the biggest bust potential? Finally, Nick and James finish out by debating Davion Mitchell vs. James Bouknight vs. Corey Kispert, as well as Jonathan Kuminga vs. Scottie Barnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Ducey (DraftKings, NBC Sports, Action Network) stops by to chat with Nick Whalen about the Suns cruising to a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals behind a big night from Chris Paul. The guys discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's return, shooting trends, Jrue Holiday's Game 1 struggles and whether Milwaukee can steal Game 2 on Thursday night. Then, Nick and Kenny take a closer look at Finals MVP odds before digging into the newly released 2021-22 NBA MVP odds at the DraftKings Sportsbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha for a wide-ranging preview of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. The guys discuss the impact of Giannis' knee injury and whether the Bucks can win a game in Phoenix without him before breaking down the Finals MVP odds. Then, Nick and Alex finish out by revisiting their early top-150 rankings for the 2021-22 season and discussing players who have helped -- or hurt -- their fantasy stock during the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha react to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo has no structural damage in his knee after leaving Tuesday night's Game 4 loss to the Hawks. However, there's a good chance the Bucks will be without Giannis for at least a few games, so the guys discuss how the injury shapes the series and whether the Hawks can now pull off perhaps the most improbable Finals run in NBA history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to discuss both Conference Finals series and take a deep dive into potential Damian Lillard trades -- some more realistic than others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA is serious basketball, but sometimes, things get silly. Comedian Jamel Johnson regales you with short tales of hornswoggled hoops, bonkers ball, and naughty NBA shenanigans, then discusses what we’ve learned with comedy and basketball folks who watched or were there. Episode 1 is now available. Listen here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Kenny Ducey (DraftKings, NBC Sports, Action Network) for a deep dive into both Conference Finals series, beginning with another messy Game 1 for the Milwaukee Bucks. In the West, the guys discuss the Clippers' chances to say alive in Game 3 and what it would mean for Chris Paul to finally break through and make the NBA Finals. After discussing Finals MVP odds, Nick and Kenny finish out with a breakdown of Tuesday night's NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha and James Anderson talk all things NBA playoffs, say yes or no to hypothetical Ben Simmons trades and preview Tuesday night's NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are joined by DK Nation (DraftKings) managing editor, Ben Zweiman, to recap a wild Bucks-Nets Game 5 and dig into all of the news from a busy morning in the NBA. Will Game 5 be remembered as a Kevin Durant masterpiece or a Bucks collapse? Who's most to blame for the Bucks' lack of execution? Does Giannis have respect around the league? How does the rest of the series play out? Kawhi Leonard OUT for Jazz-Clippers Game 5, believed to have ACL injury Long-term ramifications if Kawhi has a torn ACL Chris Paul enters COVID protocols Does this postseason deserve an asterisk? Mavs fire Donnie Nelson -- what's next? Power ranking the current head coach openings in the NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to discuss the back-and-forth Nets-Bucks series, which has been marred by injuries -- most recently to Kyrie Irving. Then, the guys recap the Clippers storming back to even their series against Utah before discussing the Suns' chances to win the title, and what's next for the franchise. Finally, Nick raises the idea that the NBA should formally hand out a "Best Player in the World" title belt at the end of each season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to talk about the surging Phoenix Suns, led by a much healthier version of Chris Paul. Then, the guys discuss a must-win Game 3 for the Bucks before taking a deeper dive into the Way-Too-Early Top-150 for 2021-22. Can Anthony Davis be trusted to stay healthy? Upside vs. downside for Michael Porter Jr. Expectations for Jimmy Butler after a career-best fantasy season Luka Doncic's free-throw shooting Zion's fantasy ceiling Anthony Edwards vs. RJ Barrett Tyrese Haliburton in Year 2 Can Julius Randle repeat his MIP production? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to recap a Game 2 bloodbath in Brooklyn, as well as the Suns' convincing win over Denver on Monday night. The guys discuss Milwaukee's shortcomings and what -- if anything -- the Bucks can do to climb back into the series. Then, they touch on Portland parting ways with Terry Stotts and whether Damian Lillard could follow Kevin Garnett's career path. Finally, it's time to preview the Way-Too-Early Top-150 Rankings for 2021-22, which hit RotoWire.com on Tuesday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken and Alex discuss the Lakers and Trail Blazers being eliminated from the playoffs and how the two franchises might move forward. After that, the two amigos preview the known Round 2 matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down a wild night in the NBA that saw the Blazers lose in double-overtime despite a herculean effort from Damian Lillard. The guys also discuss the Lakers' embarrassing no-show, Joel Embiid's meniscus tear, some massive news out of Boston and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Anderson and Alex Barutha join Nick Whalen for a wide-ranging NBA Playoffs discussion: The Clippers evening their series with the Mavs at 2-2 and perhaps emerging as an improbable Finals team Does LeBron have enough in the tank to carry the banged-up Lakers past Phoenix? Julius Randle's historically bad series and how the Hawks could push the 76ers in the second round Jazz-Grizzlies and Jaren Jackson Jr.'s trajectory Previewing the likely Bucks-Nets showdown in Round 2 Should Milwaukee play Jeff Teague? NBA postseason trivia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices