Rotowire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss the news that the Pelicans are listening to offers for Jrue Holiday. Then, the guys dig deep on the 2020 NBA Draft. Topics include: Who's the best player you'd trade for the No. 1 pick? Projecting LaMelo Ball James Wiseman's potential Teams that may trade up Surprise No. 1 pick candidates Round 2 targets Good and bad NBA comparisons NBA Draft prop betting angles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by RotoWire lead prospect analyst James Anderson to break down the top prospects and storylines ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. Topics include: Minnesota's options at No. 1 Best fit for Golden State at No. 2 The rise of James Wiseman Deni Avdija to Chicago? Obi Toppin risk vs. reward Killian Hayes vs. Tyrese Haliburton Tyrell Terry's upside Mid-first-round gems Best fits for contending teams Cole Anthony best case vs. worst case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the NBA's proposed 2020-21 schedule, which could potentially begin the season as early as December 22. Then, the guys preview the future for five non-playoff teams in 2019-20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news of the week before going team-by-team to evaluate what's next for the 14 franchises that failed to make the playoffs in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha look ahead to next season: Ongoing coaching searches 2021 Eastern Conference playoff picture + most improved teams Top 5 players in the NBA right now Expectations for Kevin Durant, John Wall, Klay Thompson, and more Ranking dilemmas in our early top-250 for next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha and James Anderson to recap Sunday night's title-clinching Game 6 for the Lakers, as well as the Finals as a whole. Then, the guys take a look at the early 2021 NBA Title odds and throw out their best bets, stay-aways and teams to monitor for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moments after the conclusion of Game 4 between the Lakers and Heat, Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap how the Lakers took a 3-1 advantage in the series. Later, the guys discuss Philly hiring Doc Rivers and a few third-year breakout candidates for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the Lakers' thrashing of the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The guys discuss how Miami can bounce back, injuries to Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic, rest-of-series betting angles, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down the NBA Finals from all angles. Do the Lakers have enough depth? Can the Heat slow down Anthony Davis and LeBron James? How much will Dwight Howard impact the series? The guys answer those questions, and many more, heading into Wednesday night's Game 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the final Friday episode of the podcast for the 2019-20 season, Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss both Conference Finals series being at 3-1, and then get to which point guards will rise and which will fall next season in fantasy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the 2019-20 All-NBA teams and what changes should be made in the future. Then, the guys react to the results of HoopsHype polling 15 NBA decision-makers about which under-25 players they'd choose to build around. Finally, the guys run through a few bold fantasy predictions for next season before recapping Game 3 between the Lakers and Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After discussing current playoff happenings -- Heat up 2-0; Lakers-Nuggets preview -- Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss good players on bad teams for 2020-21 fantasy drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down the betting angles for both Conference Finals series, as well as parse through a deep pool of first-round talent for next season's fantasy drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immediately after the conclusion of Game 7 between the Nuggets and Clippers, Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap a wild series and look ahead to what's next for both teams. Then, the guys break down Game 1 of Heat-Celtics and debate Tyler Herro's ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the remaining playoff series, bold fantasy predictions for the 2020-21 season and touch on Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap Game 5 between the Bucks and Heat and talk about what's next for Milwaukee after a second consecutive postseason collapse. Then, the guys recap Game 3 of Lakers-Rockets and the re-emergence of Rajon Rondo. *This episode was recorded Tuesday night and initially aired on Dash Radio's NBA channel on Wednesday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the Bucks going down 0-2, OG Anunoby's miracle shot, the Clippers blowing out the Nuggets, plus a preview of Lakers vs. Rockets. In other news, Steve Nash will coach the Nets and Ja Morant wins Rookie of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immediately following Game 7 between Denver and Utah, Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap a wild series and discuss what's next for both teams. The guys also break down Boston going up 2-0 on Toronto and Milwaukee's continued Game 1 struggles before previewing Game 7 of the Rockets-Thunder series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss potentially overvalued and undervalued players for next season as well as some quick dynasty discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap Tuesday night's Game 5 between Utah and Denver, preview Toronto-Boston and Miami-Milwaukee (we think), talk futures bets, and much more. *This episode was recorded Tuesday night and first aired on Dash Radio's NBA Channel on Wednesday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices