RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast
672 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 362 ratingsListen to Nick Whalen, James Anderson, Shannon McKeown, Ken Crites, Alex Barutha and NBA team beat writers from around the league talk fantasy basketball throughout the season.
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Kanter Headlines Waiver Options
January 15, 2021 18:23 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBKen and Alex discuss news of Jusuf Nurkic breaking his wrist, Ja Morant's impending return, and impressive performances by Shake Milton and Keldon Johnson. Then, for waiver targets, they look at Enes Kanter, DeAndre Jordan, Kelly Olynyk and others. Finally, Friday's DFS slate, which, like many, is ravaged by absences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Emergency James Harden Traded to the Nets Podcast
January 14, 2021 00:56 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBNick Whalen, Alex Barutha and James Anderson assemble to break down all angles of Wednesday's mega-trade, which sent James Harden to Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will This Be the Asterisk Season?
January 13, 2021 00:32 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the league's ongoing COVID-19 issues and what happens next -- both in the short and long-term. Then, the guys discuss the strange start to the season and whether most of what's happened so far ultimately tells us anything about the non-Lakers title contenders. Finally, Nick and Alex revisit some of their preseason awards predictions and best bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
News, Waiver Targets and DFS
January 08, 2021 18:28 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBKen, Shannon and Alex discuss Seth Curry and Michael Porter Jr.'s COVID-19 issues, Spurs young players, waiver wire targets like Cole Anthony and Shake Milton, and Friday's massive injury-ridden DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LaMelo + Haliburton, Suns' Ceiling, 2021 Draft Prospects
January 07, 2021 20:22 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBNick Whalen is joined by RotoWire's own James Anderson to break down the rapid improvement of LaMelo Ball and Tyrese Haliburton, as well as where the Phoenix Suns rank in the Western Conference hierarchy. The guys also talk early-season disappointments, Marvin Bagley's future, Lakers vs. The Field, and top prospects for the 2021 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's Real and What's Not
January 06, 2021 01:08 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the return of peak Steph Curry, father drama in Sacramento, Julius Randle 2.0, and teams underperforming over the first two-and-a-half weeks of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More Waiver Wire Targets
December 31, 2020 19:27 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBKen, Shannon and Alex dive into a big day of news before highlighting more potential waiver wire targets early in the season, as well as touching on Thursday's unique four-game DFS slate that has almost no injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rookie Reviews with James Anderson
December 30, 2020 22:35 - 1 hour - 56 MBNick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss sluggish starts for the Warriors and Pelicans, as well as the Spurs' chances to make the playoffs in the West. Then, the guys run through all of the rookies who've caught their attention -- for better or for worse -- during the first week of the 2020-21 NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Week Observations
December 30, 2020 01:04 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the top storylines around the league, including injuries to Ja Morant and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Warriors' concerning start, Giannis' continued free throw struggles, and much more. Then, the guys decide which -- if any -- of the currently undefeated teams are actually any good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Christmas Eve Recap
December 24, 2020 20:27 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBNo days off for the RotoWire NBA Podcast. Nick and Alex sit down to recap all 14 games from the last two nights, including Bucks-Celtics, Wizards-Sixers, Cavs-Hornets and a wild finish between the Kings and Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Waiver Targets for Week 2
December 23, 2020 19:55 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBKen, Shannon and Alex discuss the two opening night games before diving into a list of players who could make for good early-season waiver wire adds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Opening Night + Draft Recaps
December 23, 2020 01:08 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the top news around the league on Opening Night. The guys break down Nets-Warriors and Lakers-Clippers before discussing some major takeaways from the preseason. Then, it's time to recap trends and surprises from recent fantasy drafts and auctions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Future of Sports Betting with DraftKings' Johnny Avello
December 19, 2020 00:21 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIt's a special bonus episode of the RotoWire NBA Podcast! Nick Whalen and John McKechnie chat with Johnny Avello -- Director of Race and Sports Operations at DraftKings. Johnny is a legend of the sports gambling industry, having lived and worked in Las Vegas for more than four decades. Johnny joined DraftKings in 2018, and we spoke with him about how the sports betting landscape has changed, as well as how DraftKings hopes to continue to expand its user base. We also hit on some of the nuts ...
Rookie Reviews + Picking Futures
December 17, 2020 00:23 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down some of their favorite player and team futures bets, including division and conference winners, playoffs (yes or no), stat leaders, and much more. Then, the guys hit on what Giannis Antetokounmpo signing the supermax means for the Bucks before reviewing how the league's top rookies have looked thus far in the preseason. Sign up for the $10,000 RotoWire Online Championship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Rookie Reviews + Picking Futures Bets
December 16, 2020 18:35 - 1 hourNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down some of their favorite player and team futures bets, including division and conference winners, playoffs (yes or no), stat leaders, and much more. Then, the guys hit on what Giannis Antetokounmpo signing the supermax means for the Bucks before reviewing how the league's top rookies have looked thus far in the preseason. Sign up for the $10,000 RotoWire Online Championship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Picking Western Conference Win Percentage Over/Unders with James Anderson
December 11, 2020 21:33 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBWith the Eastern Conference already in the books, Nick Whalen is joined again by James Anderson for Part 2 their annual tradition of picking all 30 NBA win total over/unders. Win totals have been replaced by win percentage this season, but the show must go on. The guys go team by team, critiquing each line and revealing their picks. If there's a disagreement (spoiler: there are plenty), the goal is to make a convincing argument for why the over or the under will hit (all odds via the DraftK...
Overrated Fantasy Players
December 11, 2020 20:07 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBKen, Shannon and Alex go over news before discussing overrated fantasy players for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Picking Eastern Conference Win Percentage Over/Unders with James Anderson
December 10, 2020 00:21 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBNick Whalen is joined by James Anderson for the time-honored tradition of picking all 30 NBA win total over/unders -- except this season, win totals have been replaced by win percentages. Starting with the East, Nick and James go team by team, critiquing each line and revealing their picks, while (attempting to) make the case for both sides of the bet. Tap the link below to sign up for the $10,000 RotoWire Online Championship! https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/669 Learn more about your ad cho...
Every Possible James Harden Trade Destination
December 09, 2020 03:41 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA's updated rest guidelines before taking a team-by-team look at which teams -- from the Hawks to the Pelicans to the Clippers to the Suns -- could conceivably put together a package to land James Harden. Then, the guys finish out by analyzing a few of the updated futures best at the DraftKings Sportsbook. Sign up for the $10,000 RotoWire Online Championship: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/669 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Offseason Winners & Losers
December 04, 2020 18:03 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBKen, Shannon and Alex discuss the Wall for Westbrook swap and other news before diving into offseason winners and losers from a fantasy perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Westbrook-Wall Trade Reaction + Lakers Re-Sign Davis and LeBron
December 03, 2020 19:37 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha react to the Rockets sending Russell Westbrook to the Wizards for John Wall and a future first-round pick. The guys discuss how the move impacts each player's fantasy value and whether it truly moves the needle for either franchise in 2020-21. Then, Nick and Alex talk about both LeBron James and Anthony Davis signing extensions with the Lakers within a 24-hour span. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Camp News + Rankings Dilemmas
December 02, 2020 01:37 - 57 minutes - 53 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the top news from the start of training camps, including Kemba Walker's knee injury, Victor Oladipo's status, and Carmelo Anthony coming off of.... the bench?? Then, the guys run through a handful of notable players who they've struggled to rank and project for 2020-21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Anderson on NBA Draft Takeaways + Futures Bets
November 25, 2020 22:17 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBNick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss the fallout from the NBA Draft, including a suddenly log-jammed Timberwolves' backcourt, LaMelo Ball's fit alongside Terry Rozier and Devonte' Graham in Charlotte, expectations for James Wiseman, Tyrese Haliburton sliding all the way to No. 12, and much more. Then, the guys survey the NBA futures market at the DraftKings Sportsbook and discuss their best bets and stay-aways for the 2020-21 NBA title, MVP, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the...
Recapping a Whirlwind Free Agency + Trade Season
November 25, 2020 19:18 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap and analyze all of the major trades and free agency moves from the last few days. The guys dig into the Hawks loading up for a playoff push, Boston losing Gordon Hayward, the Sixers making some tweaks, Milwaukee adding Jrue Holiday, the Lakers' improved bench, Houston adding Christian Wood, puzzling Pistons moves and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Final Thoughts on the 2020 NBA Draft (Part II)
November 17, 2020 22:53 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBIn Part 1 of Tuesday's episode, Nick Whalen and James Anderson take one final look at the 2020 NBA Draft class as Wednesday night approaches. The guys break down the most likely No. 1 pick, as well as trade scenarios, before taking a look at some draft-night prop bets from the DraftKings Sportsbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Analysis: CP3 to Phoenix, Holiday and Bogdanovic to Milwaukee, Harden Ideas + More (Part I)
November 17, 2020 22:48 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBNick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to break down all of Monday's biggest trades, including the Suns acquiring Chris Paul, the Bucks landing Jrue Holiday AND Bogdan Bogdanovic, and the Blazers getting Robert Covington. Then, the guys discuss how the Rockets should handle Russell Westbrook's trade request, as well as under-the-radar landing spots for James Harden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Analysis: CP3 to Phoenix, Holiday and Boganovic to Milwaukee, Harden Ideas + More (Part I)
November 17, 2020 22:48 - 59 minutesNick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to break down all of Monday's biggest trades, including the Suns acquiring Chris Paul, the Bucks landing Jrue Holiday AND Bogdan Bogdanovic, and the Blazers getting Robert Covington. Then, the guys discuss how the Rockets should handle Russell Westbrook's trade request, as well as under-the-radar landing spots for James Harden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Returns December 22
November 11, 2020 01:46 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA confirming that the 2020-21 season will officially begin on December 22. The guys break down the winners and losers of the decision, which players could be impacted, how the condensed schedule affects gambling odds, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Play-In Tournament + Fake Trades
November 04, 2020 21:10 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the latest news regarding the NBA's proposed Dec. 22 start date. The guys also touch on the likelihood of a play-in tournament in 2021, as well as rumors that the Sixers may be targeting James Harden. Then, Alex throws out some of his favorite hypothetical trades for the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Draft Conversation with James Anderson
November 04, 2020 20:34 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBNick 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
2020 NBA Draft Prospect Preview
October 28, 2020 22:13 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBNick 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...
A Quick Turnaround
October 28, 2020 16:46 - 56 minutes - 52 MBNick 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
What's Next for the Non-Playoff Teams?
October 21, 2020 11:05 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBNick 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
Looking Ahead to the 2021 NBA Season
October 14, 2020 00:15 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBNick 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
Finals Recap + 2021 NBA Title Odds
October 12, 2020 19:58 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBNick 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
Lakers Hold On To Take Game 4
October 07, 2020 16:51 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBMoments 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
Game 1 Reactions, Doc's Future, Next Moves for Boston + Denver
October 01, 2020 19:01 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBNick 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
NBA Finals Mega-Preview
September 30, 2020 16:23 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBNick 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
Point Guard Barometer
September 25, 2020 16:29 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBOn 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
All-NBA, Best Under 25 + Lakers-Nuggets Game 3
September 23, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBNick 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
Good Players on Bad Teams for 20-21 Fantasy
September 18, 2020 16:58 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBAfter 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
Conference Finals Bets + Previewing Next Season's First Round
September 17, 2020 22:10 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBNick 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
Clippers Blow Game 7, Heat Take Game 1
September 16, 2020 16:12 - 57 minutes - 53 MBImmediately 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
Boston vs. Toronto Game 7, Bold Predictions for 20-21
September 11, 2020 15:48 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBKen, 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
Bucks Aftermath, Lakers Take Game 3
September 09, 2020 17:41 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBNick 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
Playoffs Heating Up
September 04, 2020 15:53 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBKen, 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
Denver Holds On, Boston In Control
September 02, 2020 16:54 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBImmediately 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
Overvalued and Undervalued Players for Next Season
August 28, 2020 15:47 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBKen, 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
Murray Stays Hot, Previewing Boston-Toronto
August 26, 2020 15:55 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBNick 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
Lakers, Bucks Back on Track
August 21, 2020 16:12 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBKen, Shannon and Alex discuss the Bucks and Lakers getting back on track, other Round `1 happenings, the draft lottery, and Friday DFS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices