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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Episodes
Recapping Game 1s
August 19, 2020 17:20 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap Monday and Tuesday's Game 1s, including Orlando stunning Milwaukee, the Rockets dominating the Thunder, and Jimmy Butler coming up big in Miami's win over Indiana. The guys also break down what Gordon Hayward's injury means for Boston, as well as the league's announcement regarding the upcoming NBA Draft Combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Playoff Talk
August 14, 2020 16:25 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBKen, Shannon and Alex discuss: The play-in game(s), Suns bad luck, Spurs playoff run ending, Westbrook's injury, Bulls firing Jim Boylen, Playoff series prices, Friday DFS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Else Can Dame Lillard Do?
August 12, 2020 18:49 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap another monster performance from Damian Lillard, who went off for 61 points on Tuesday night. Then, the guys discuss the race for the eighth seed, the possibility of a first-round upset, surprises and disappointments in the bubble, and much more. Note: This episode was recorded Tuesday night and originally aired on Dash Radio on Wednesday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bubble News and DFS
August 07, 2020 16:26 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBKen, Shannon and Alex touch on recent bubble news and discuss Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Simmons Injury, News & Notes from Orlando
August 06, 2020 21:09 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news from Wednesday and Thursday in Orlando before discussing what the potential loss of Ben Simmons means for the Sixers. Then, the guys debate Simmons vs. Brandon Ingram vs. Jayson Tatum before hitting on on the Lakers' struggles, Giannis' chances to win MVP and DPOY, First Team All-NBA, Buddy Hield trades, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Suns Are Going All The Way
August 05, 2020 16:32 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap all of the biggest storylines from Monday and Tuesday in the bubble. The guys break down Luka Doncic's historic line, Jaren Jackson's untimely injury, Devin Booker's game winner, the race for the eighth seed, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scrimmage News Roundup
July 29, 2020 17:53 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the top storylines from scrimmages in Orlando. Then, the guys look ahead to seeding games and discuss their prop bet picks for Thursday night's two-game slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Al Horford Contract: It's Not Good
July 22, 2020 16:17 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to hit the biggest news of the week from the bubble with scrimmages set to begin on Wednesday. The guys also discuss the Sixers' future, expectations for the Rockets and Trail Blazers, Westbrook vs. CP3, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hits and Misses
July 18, 2020 15:17 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha look back at their early-season predictions -- both fantasy and non-fantasy -- and discuss what went wrong (and, occasionally, right). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NBA Needs Michael Beasley
July 15, 2020 23:33 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the latest round of positive coronavirus tests, injuries impacting teams in Orlando, lineup changes, betting odds, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Opt-outs, Returns & Team Chemistry
July 08, 2020 19:29 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBKen, Shannon and Alex go over who is opting out of the restart, who is returning and how team chemistry could factor into the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Shabazz Napier Time
July 08, 2020 00:11 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss Brad Beal, Victor Oladipo, Spencer Dinwiddie, and other key players opting out of the Orlando restart. The guys also assess the futures of the eight non-Orlando teams, talk Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert, evaluate Giannis' new signature shoe, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Schedule Highlights + The Decision Turns 10
June 30, 2020 23:26 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the latest news in the NBA before highlighting the most important and most intriguing games during the eight-game finish to the regular season. Then, the guys reminisce on The Decision and how it impacted LeBron James' legacy, as well as the future of player movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Counting Down the Days
June 26, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss players sitting out Orlando, what it would take for the restart to be canceled, best playoff bets, Kanye joining Gap, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Master Plan + Playoff Bets
June 18, 2020 17:32 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down the NBA's exhaustive, six-phase return-to-play plan before discussing the latest championship odds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Run It Back: 2006 Mavericks-Spurs, Game 7
June 17, 2020 22:22 - 1 hour - 67 MBNick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha turn back the clock to 2006 to revisit the seven-game, second round series between the two best teams in the Western Conference. As the Mavericks prevail on the road in overtime, the guys discuss the legacies of the Spurs' Big Three, the Mavs' regular-season dominance throughout the decade, DeSagana Diop's mid-range game, Avery Johnson's suit, Dirk's place in NBA history, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Expectations in Orlando
June 09, 2020 20:10 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA's plan to resume play in Orlando on July 31. The guys debate the merits of the 22-team plan, expectations for the eight-game regular season, possible playoff matchups, updated title odds, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Run It Back: 2015 Clippers-Rockets, Western Conference Semifinals
June 02, 2020 00:34 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBNick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha look back on the seven-game series between the Clippers and Rockets and attempt to answer the following questions (and many more): Was this the Clippers' last real chance at a title? Was this version of the Rockets better-equipped to win in the playoffs? How close was the 2015 MVP race? Why were Hedo Turkoglu's socks so short? Was Jamal Crawford overrated? Which team had the better supporting cast? Was Trevor Ariza the perfect Houston Rocke...
The NBA's Return + Fantasy Re-Drafts
May 29, 2020 17:57 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the latest news as the NBA decides how, and when, to return to play, including Friday morning's GM survey results. Then, the guys peek behind the curtain at their decision-making process for the Fantasy Re-Draft article series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Run It Back: 1996 NBA Draft Telecast
May 19, 2020 22:01 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBNick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha re-watch the TNT telecast of the 1996 NBA Draft -- widely considered one of the best drafts in league history. The guys go pick-by-pick through the first round, which featured Vitaly Potapenko, Allen Iverson, Erick Dampier, Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, and Steve Nash, among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Deep Dive: ESPN's Top 74 Players in NBA History
May 14, 2020 23:16 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha for an extensive look at ESPN's list of the top 74 players in NBA history, which was released on May 11. The guys debate who's ranked too high, who's too low, who deserved to make the cut, and which current players are tracking toward qualifying for a similar list in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Run It Back: 2000 Trail Blazers-Lakers, Game 7
May 12, 2020 22:22 - 1 hour - 83 MBNick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha turn back the clock 20 years to the 2000 Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers. The guys run through all of the key players and moments as they analyze a memorable Game 7 that sent the Lakers to their first of three consecutive Finals to begin the new millennium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Return to Play Update + 2020-21 Power Rankings
May 08, 2020 19:02 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the latest news pertaining to the NBA's plan to resume the 2019-20 season. Then, the guys dive into their 2020-21 Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Run It Back: 1994 Suns-Warriors, Game 3
May 05, 2020 21:50 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBNick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha revisit Game 3 of the 1994 first-round series between Phoenix and Golden State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Run It Back: 2009 NBA Draft Telecast
April 28, 2020 22:48 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBNick Whalen, Alex Barutha and James Anderson revisit ESPN's telecast of the 2009 NBA Draft, which featured: David Stern working the crowd Hasheem Thabeet going No. 2 Questions about James Harden's mid-range jumper Vintage Dickie V calling his shot Minnesota taking Ricky Rubio over Stephen Curry Minnesota taking Jonny Flynn over Stephen Curry Brandon Jennings Tyler Hansbrough, lottery pick Austin Daye slander Minnesota trading Ty Lawson for Luke Babbitt BJ Mullens Roddy Beaubois ...
Run it Back: 2012 Olympic Gold Medal Game -- USA vs. Spain
April 21, 2020 21:20 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBNick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha re-watch and re-hash the 2012 rematch between the United States and Spain with a gold medal on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
G League Development + 2021 Power Rankings
April 16, 2020 21:44 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the apparent optimism that the NBA will finish its 2019-20 season at some point later this year. The guys also talk about Jalen Green's decision to become the face of the new G League development system and finish out with a run-through of Alex's 2020-21 NBA power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Run It Back: 2004 Kings-Timberwolves, Game 7
April 14, 2020 23:42 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha and James Anderson to re-watch and break down Game 7 of the 2004 Western Conference Semifinals, which included: MVP-year Kevin Garnett Peak Peja Stojakovic Hobbled Chris Webber Vlade Divac running on fumes Headband-over-the-ears-era Mike Bibby Sam Cassell making All-NBA Second Team at age 34 Two-time All-Star Brad Miller Latrell Sprewell Young Gerald Wallace Ervin Johnson starting and playing 29 minutes A suspended Anthony Peeler Mark Madsen ...
The Top of the 2020 Draft
April 10, 2020 22:36 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBNick Whalen is joined by the venerable James Anderson to discuss when the 2020 NBA Draft might take place, as well as a handful of the prospects currently projected to go in the lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
H-O-R-S-E + Analyzing the 2015 Draft
April 09, 2020 22:47 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down the NBA's H-O-R-S-E competition, which begins Sunday night, before digging into the best, worst and most confusing picks in the 2015 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Run It Back: 2006 Suns-Lakers, Game 6
April 08, 2020 04:52 - 1 hour - 103 MBNick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha look back at Game 6 of the 2006 Western Conference first-round series between the Suns and Lakers, which included: Vintage Steve Nash Kobe going for 50 Fort Minor's Remember the Name A Lamar Odom near-triple-double Tim Thomas hitting big shots Luke Walton starting for the Lakers Kwame Brown starting for the Lakers Smush Parker starting for the Lakers Kobe banking in multiple three-pointers Eddie House Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Five-Year NBA Mock Draft
April 03, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to draft their 12-player rosters with the goal of constructing the best team for the next five NBA seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What To Expect If the NBA Returns
April 03, 2020 01:06 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the latest report from SI's Chris Mannix on what a 2020 NBA Playoffs might look like if the league is able to resume play this summer. Then, the guys discuss the current first-round and championship odds before discussing the NBA All-Time draft, which aired on the RotoWire XM show on Thursday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Run It Back: 2009 Nuggets-Mavericks, Game 3
April 01, 2020 01:44 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBNick Whalen, Alex Barutha and James Anderson re-watch Game 3 of the 2009 Western Conference Semifinals between the Nuggets and Mavericks. The guys look back on the state of the league in 2009, the events and transactions leading up to the matchup, and the key players involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WAY Too Early Top-150 for Next Season
March 25, 2020 22:23 - 1 hour - 64 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down the Way Too Early Top-150 Rankings, which were released Wednesday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
News of the Week + Top 15 NBA Players
March 20, 2020 20:47 - 1 hour - 61 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the NBA shutdown's effect on fantasy leagues, as well as the salary cap and the rest of the offseason calendar. Then, the guys discuss the possibility of a charity game and the Big 3's creative idea before debating the top 15 (or, like, 35) players in the NBA today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Final Awards + All-NBA Teams
March 19, 2020 15:16 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to run through their final awards ballots and All-NBA teams (Recorded Wednesday evening). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Should the NBA Finish the Season?
March 18, 2020 23:19 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA shutdown and the league's options if it eventually chooses to finish the season. Then, the guys look ahead to potential playoff matchups and storylines based on the current standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Suspends Play
March 12, 2020 21:41 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBAlex quickly touches on what information is available regarding the NBA suspending the 2019-20 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fantasy Awards + Too High or Too Low?
March 12, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn Part 2 of Wednesday's podcast, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha make their picks for the NBA's official Fantasy Awards before analyzing team futures bets and the races for Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coronavirus Implications + LeBron vs. Giannis
March 11, 2020 21:35 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha react to the NBA's drastic measures to deal with the spread of the Coronavirus, as well as recap the implications of a big weekend for LeBron James and the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Post-Break Barometer
March 06, 2020 17:40 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBKen and Alex discuss some risers and fallers in fantasy since the All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Sacramento Kings Might Make the Playoffs
March 06, 2020 16:02 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to look back on Nick's predictions for this season's fantasy breakouts and busts. The guys also discuss the race for the eighth seed out West, Giannis vs. LeBron, Zion vs. Morant, Bucks-Lakers, Lakers-Clippers, title odds, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rest of Season Free Agent Options
February 28, 2020 17:18 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBKen, Shannon and Alex discuss news, who to pick up in fantasy for the rest of the season and, as always, Friday DFS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Playoff Matchups + Best Bets
February 27, 2020 21:11 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the struggling Utah Jazz and banged-up Philadelphia 76ers. Then, the guys assess the playoff picture in both conferences before analyzing futures bets and gambling angles for Thursday night's NBA slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New-Look Teams
February 21, 2020 17:36 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBKen and Alex discuss recent injuries and what to expect from new-look teams, plus some options for Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Second Half Predictions + Expectations
February 20, 2020 22:44 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap All-Star Weekend before discussing their latest features on RotoWire.com, which break down what to watch for over the final two months of the NBA season, both from a fantasy and a betting perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Second Half Predictions + Expectations
February 20, 2020 22:44 - 56 minutesNick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap All-Star Weekend before discussing their latest features on RotoWire.com, which break down what to watch for over the final two months of the NBA season, both from a fantasy and a betting perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zion, Tatum, and RotoWire Leagues Discussion
February 14, 2020 17:17 - 48 minutes - 45 MBKen, Shannon and Alex discuss Zion in rare company, Tatum fulfilling his potential, Lillard's and Towns' injuries, plus a couple of RotoWire fantasy leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mid-Season Over/Unders + All-NBA
February 13, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBNick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to check in on their preseason over/under win total picks. The guys also make their mid-season All-NBA team selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices