Rotowire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Steve "Dr. A" Alexander is joined by Brian Rosenworcel (drummer from the band Guster) to discuss Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson's fantasy outlook, Jordan Poole's upside, the Bucks-Celtics debate and much more! 0:00 Intro 3:00 Braves Win 5:05 Chet Holmgren & Victor Wembanyama 8:20 Jalen Williams + Thunder 10:25 Steve's top-5 players in 9-cat 13:15 Austin Reaves 15:20 Jalen Brunson & Mikal Bridges 17:50 Jordan Poole 19:15 Lauri Markkanen 21:00 James Harden 24:10 Ben Simmons 24:30 Bucks/Celtics 27:00 Desmond Bane 27:50 Jaren Jackson Jr.  32:15 Kevin Durant 33:15 Cam Johnson 34:15 Bruce Brown 39:15 Walker Kessler/Alperen Sengun 40:43 Isaiah Hartenstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a game-by-game look at opening weekend of the NBA preseason. If you like MarJon Beauchamp, Jarace Walker and/or Talen Horton-Tucker talk, this episode is for you. The guys discuss Jaden Ivey coming off the bench, John Collins starting next to Lauri Markkanen, Bennedict Mathurin vs. Buddy Hield and much more. Later, they discuss a handful of polarizing players, including Julius Randle, Fred VanVleet and Rudy Gobert. 0:00: Intro 2:30: 76ers-Celtics 10:25: Bucks-Bulls 15:45: Suns-Pistons 21:00: Is it over for James Wiseman? 23:07: Pacers-Grizzlies 28:20: Raptors-Kings 31:05: Clippers-Jazz 35:50: Polarizing players in fantasy basketball 38:45: Julius Randle 39:50: Rudy Gobert 43:20: Drafting injury-prone players early 48:30: Fred VanVleet Underdog Fantasy is the #1 platform for Best Ball leagues, including fantasy basketball. Underdog's featured Best Ball tournament for the upcoming NBA season has $500,000 in total prizes. If you haven't tried Underdog yet, new Underdog users rec

Ken, Shannon and Alex advise fantasy managers to avoid 9 players at their current ADP in category formats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Veteran NBA analysts Rick Kamla and Steve "Dr. A" Alexander get you ready for the 2023-24 fantasy basketball season. The guys discuss changes in value for Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton before getting into the James Harden Saga in Philly. Later, the guys talk Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis, expectations for Miles Bridges' return, and much more. 00:00 Intro 6:30 Damian Lillard 12:00 Jrue Holiday 17:36 Deandre Ayton 22:00 James Harden 29:40 Jimmy Butler 33:33 Anthony Davis 39:39 Mikal Bridges 44:45 Miles Bridges 47:15 Brandon Miller 49:50 Luka Doncic Underdog Fantasy is the #1 platform for Best Ball leagues, including fantasy basketball. Underdog's featured Best Ball tournament for the upcoming NBA season has $500,000 in total prizes. If you haven't tried Underdog yet, new Underdog users receive a first-time deposit bonus up to $100 AND a free 6-month subscription to RotoWire with promo code R-W-N-F-L. That's promo code R-W-N-F-L.  Visit UnderdogFantasy/com or download the Underdog app today and us

Nick Whalen is joined by Brandon Kravitz to discuss James Harden's (alleged) arrival at Sixers training camp and Brandon's observations from Orlando Magic media day. Then, the guys dive into their favorite futures markets, including Rookie of the Year, MVP, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, team win totals and, of course, NBA Finals bets. 0:00: Intro 2:00: James Harden's future 13:40: Orlando Magic preview 15:30: Jalen Suggs' renewed focus 17:30: Paolo Banchero Year 2 expectations 21:00: Anthony Black + Jett Howard 24:45: Do the Magic have too many ball-handlers? 29:55: 2023-24 NBA Finals odds 32:45: Lakers or Warriors to win the Finals? 36:35: Brandon's longshot Finals bet 39:00: Team win total bets 42:14: NBA MVP betting market 45:00: Chet Holmgren for Rookie of the Year? 50:15: Most Improved Player odds 55:13: Giannis' DPOY case 58:50: Coach of the Year odds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve "Dr. A" Alexander and Noah Rubin discuss the top fantasy basketball news of the day before diving into some of their favorite targets in early drafts. The guys talk James Harden, Zion Williamson, Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard and Victor Wembanyama. Later, they re-hash the results of some recent mock drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Dan Titus from Yahoo Sports to discuss the fantasy fallout from the Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades. Later, the guys talk about how fantasy managers should handle James Harden, as well as a few young guards who could be set for big-time breakouts this season. 0:00: Intro 3:00: Portland's roster post-trades 10:15: Celtics with Holiday and Porzingis 16:40: Handicapping the top of the East 18:50: Jusuf Nurkic in Phoenix 22:45: Khris Middleton as the Bucks' third option 28:30: How to handle James Harden in fantasy 34:44: Do you trust Zion Williamson? 40:40: Should you draft Ja Morant? 43:35: Breakout guards in fantasy (Cade Cunningham, Jordan Poole) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss NBA Fantasy sleepers for 2023-24, focusing primarily on Yahoo and ESPN leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the growing Best Ball format -- what is it, why you should play it and general tips -- before diving into sleepers and busts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are back with a late-summer edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast! The guys use a recent mock draft (August 30th) as their guide to discuss the top values, underrated players, risky investments, late-round steals and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken and Alex draft teams of six players in a roto league that will play out with...a large pizza on the line. It's never too early to start preparing for your fantasy basketball drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap Game 4 between the Celtics and Heat and debate whether Boston can truly climb back into this series as it shifts to Boston. Then, the guys dissect the end of the Lakers-Nuggets series before discussing LeBron's future, where his legacy stands right now and what his best options may be going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk Celtics-Heat Game 1, Lakers-Nuggets Game 2 and examine the repercussions of the NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by discussing the NBA Draft Lottery and deciding which outcomes would be the most fun. Could Victor Wembanyama try to force his way to a certain team? Would any team consider trading the No. 1 pick? Then, the guys move on to the Conference Finals, previewing Lakers-Nuggets and Heat-Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the Sixers' shocking beatdown of the Celtics in Game 5, as well as the Nuggets cruising to a blowout win over the Suns on Tuesday night. The guys also discuss Lakers-Warriors and Knicks-Heat, as well as debate the most interesting Finals matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss all four active NBA Playoff series, including a deep dive on a thrilling Game 4 between the Lakers and Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the Celtics' 34-point drubbing of the 76ers on Wednesday night before talking Lakers-Warriors Game 2 and the Suns' future if they lose their Round 2 series to Denver. Then, the guys discuss the ideal NBA Draft Lottery scenarios before debating the biggest risers, biggest fallers and high-risk players looking ahead to the 2023-24 fantasy basketball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha put a bow on the fantasy basketball season, discussing the season's top-10 players and looking ahead to the top of 2023-24 fantasy drafts. Then, the guys talk Lakers-Warriors Game 1, Heat-Knicks Game 2, Joel Embiid's (expected) return to action Wednesday, as well as the Suns' chances to hang around with Chris Paul sidelined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap all four of Wednesday night's NBA playoff games, beginning with a deep dive into an all-time collapse by Milwaukee. Then, the guys talk Knicks-Cavs and a disappointing series from Cleveland before digging in on Warriors-Kings. Next, they dissect Lakers-Grizzlies and wonder if betting Memphis to win the series is the best value play on the board. Finally, the guys finish out by handing out their favorite Finals MVP bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a series-by-series look at Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, beginning with the Bucks' shocking collapse in Miami on Monday night. Then, the guys discuss the Lakers' overtime win over the Grizzlies and whether LeBron James' foot will prevent the Lakers from advancing beyond Round 2. Later, Nick and Alex talk Hawks-Celtics, Nuggets-Timberwolves and Clippers-Suns -- will LA attempt to retain Russell Westbrook this summer? -- before finishing out with their updated Finals picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices