RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast
672 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 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
Draft Stock x More Fultz x All-NBA
March 28, 2018 19:18 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson discuss which players helped their draft stock in the NCAA Tournament, reasonable expectations for Markelle Fultz, how injuries will affect All-NBA teams, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trey Burke Scored 42 Points in an NBA Basketball Game x MarShon Brooks is Back
March 27, 2018 20:44 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBOn Josh Selby's 27th birthday, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk Markelle Fultz's return, Trey Burke's big night, Minnesota losing to Memphis, the Nuggets' playoff chances, Defensive Player of the Year, MVP voting + much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big-Minute Scrubs
March 23, 2018 16:11 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train review some scrubs who will see big minutes rest of season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Worst Contracts x COY x Kawhi x Dwight Howard MVP Push
March 22, 2018 21:18 - 54 minutes - 50 MBNick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to talk 30/30 games, Coach of the Year race, Kawhi saga, and the NBA's worst contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bucks' Future x RFAs x West Playoff Race
March 20, 2018 21:14 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the big restricted free agency decisions facing a number of teams this summer, the Bucks' future, the Nuggets' struggles, the West playoff race + much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Head-to-Head Playoff Strategy
March 16, 2018 15:53 - 43 minutes - 40 MBD.J. and K-Train discuss strategy for head-to-head playoffs after reviewing recent news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Picking the All-NBA Teams x Prospects to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
March 14, 2018 21:50 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson question Steph Curry's taste in music, pick the All-NBA teams and highlight the first-round prospects to watch in the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How To Win Your Bracket Pool
March 13, 2018 22:28 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this special edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Jake Letarski of RotoWire is joined by Tom Federico and David Hess of TeamRankings.com, a data-driven website focused on helping you win your pools. The three discuss varying strategies based on pool size and type, and even offer some under-the-radar picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brandon Jennings is B-A-C-K BACK
March 13, 2018 21:47 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss Brandon Jennings' return and the trajectory of the Bucks' season, as well as the Western Conference playoff picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Late-Season Strategy
March 09, 2018 17:16 - 41 minutes - 38 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss how to handle late-season strategy for single-season leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy Birthday to Greg Ostertag
March 06, 2018 22:36 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIt's Greg Ostertag's birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nutmegs and Soup
March 02, 2018 17:54 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBD.J. is joined by Nick to discuss LeBron James' nutmeg and JR Smith's soup, among many other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Revisiting Preseason Over/Unders
March 01, 2018 22:22 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson go team-by-team to re-examine the preseason Vegas wins over/unders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kawhi Saga x Davis' MVP Case x West Playoff Race
February 27, 2018 22:18 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to dive into the Kawhi Leonard saga, make Anthony Davis' MVP case, sort out the West playoff race, remember David Noel, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Affordable, High-Upside Targets
February 23, 2018 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss recent news from around the league before diving into players who can be easily attained before your fantasy trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Playoff Restructuring + Handicapping the Awards Races
February 22, 2018 22:26 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson give their final thoughts on All-Star Weekend, debate whether the NBA should restructure its playoff format, and hash out the contenders for the MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Most Improved Player awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full All-Star Weekend Recap
February 20, 2018 23:35 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha wish Stephon Marbury a happy 41st birthday, recap all of the happenings from All-Star Weekend, discuss Rich Cho's tenure in Charlotte and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Midseason Overachievers & Disappointments
February 16, 2018 17:18 - 50 minutes - 46 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss players who have either overachieved or disappointed prior to the All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Star Preview x 2017 Re-Draft
February 15, 2018 22:05 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson slander Hasheem Thabeet/David Kahn, preview All-Star Weekend, re-hash the first 10 picks of the 2017 draft, talk expectations for Markelle Fultz, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buyouts x Deadline Fallout x All-Star Saturday Preview
February 13, 2018 23:11 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to welcome Brandon Jennings to the G-League, give initial thoughts on the Cavs' new additions and future plans, talk buyouts, and preview All-Star Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Deadline Fallout
February 09, 2018 17:15 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train review all the fantasy implications of Thursday's eventful trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Trade Deadline Recap
February 08, 2018 22:16 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson break down every deadline deal, new Finals odds, Tyreke/DeAndre staying put, Isaiah's future in the league, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking Ahead to the Trade Deadline
February 06, 2018 22:37 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk Jonny Flynn, Tyreke Evans/Marcus Smart destinations, early returns on the Blake Griffin trade, what's next for LeBron, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking Ahead to the Trade Deadline
February 06, 2018 22:37 - 46 minutesNick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk Jonny Flynn, Tyreke Evans/Marcus Smart destinations, early returns on the Blake Griffin trade, what's next for LeBron, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Deadline Waiver Wire Targets
February 02, 2018 16:56 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train dive into all the worthwhile waiver wire targets ahead of the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Front Offices: A Case Study
February 01, 2018 21:52 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBAfter a moment of silence honoring Tractor Traylor, Nick Whalen and James Anderson give their final thoughts on the Blake Griffin trade and talk Mirotic to New Orleans. Then, the guys talk LeBron destinations and wonder what, exactly, NBA front offices are thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/31/18 NBA DFS Wednesday
January 31, 2018 20:15 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller go over a slate that could be without Devin Booker, and suggest that Dwight Howard might make for a better GPP play than Joel Embiid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blake Fallout x Mirotic (Almost) Dealt x City Unis
January 30, 2018 22:18 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha examine both sides of the Blake Griffin trade, break down the (almost) Nikola Mirotic trade, and take an in-depth look at which teams are competing for playoff spots in each conference. Then, the guys finish up with the definitive discussion of the league's new "city" uniforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/29/18 NBA DFS Monday
January 29, 2018 20:51 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller walk through a difficult six-game slate, touching on a handful of intriguing players for both 50/50s and GPPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chasing Rebounds and Blocks
January 26, 2018 20:28 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBD.J. and Shannon discuss a handful of players who are easily attainable and can help boost totals for rebounds and blocks in the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Star Draft + What to do with the Brooklyn Pick
January 25, 2018 21:51 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBOn Acie Law's 33rd birthday, Nick Whalen and James Anderson discuss what the Cavs can do to right ship, whether or they should trade the Brooklyn pick, and which Eastern Conference will make the Finals. Then, the guys draft the All-Stars, talk Zach LaVine, and finish up with some 2018 Draft discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/24/18 NBA DFS Wednesday
January 24, 2018 20:27 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller emphasis a potential gold-mine in the form of the Bulls/76ers matchup, highlighting a variety of different cheap plays at the guard spot on DraftKings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kidd Out + All-Star Reserves
January 23, 2018 22:15 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBOn Larry Hughes' 39th birthday, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down Jason Kidd's exit from the Milwaukee Bucks, more turmoil in Cleveland, and the future in Portland. Then, the guys name their All-Star reserves ahead of Tuesday night's official announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/22/18 NBA DFS Monday
January 22, 2018 20:09 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller touch on a number of injuries affecting the nine-game slate, including a plethora from the 76ers/Grizzlies game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chasing Three-Pointers and Assists
January 19, 2018 16:43 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train react to the Kemba Walker trade rumors before discussing players who specialize in three-pointers and assists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/17/18 NBA DFS Wednesday
January 17, 2018 20:31 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBHow chalky is Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins for Wednesday's 10-game slate? Joe Bartel and Ben Miller discuss their expectations for the duo, as well as a handful of other intriguing names for Wednesday's slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Quiet Monday Night in the NBA
January 16, 2018 22:14 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a deep dive into Cavs/Warriors and Cleveland's roster issues, talk Rockets/Clippers, West contenders, hypothetical trades, the Kings + much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dynasty Values
January 12, 2018 17:07 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss dynasty values after reviewing recent news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/10/18 NBA DFS Wednesday
January 10, 2018 20:47 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller key in on the PG position, touching on a wide variety of interesting names for Wednesday's 11-game slate including Kris Dunn and Goran Dragic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Destinations
January 09, 2018 22:24 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk potential landing spots for DeAndre Jordan, Nikola Mirotic, Jordan Clarkson, Lou Williams, Julius Randle, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/8/18 NBA DFS Monday
January 08, 2018 20:59 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller touch on a handful of positions to pay up for, including the PF spot, in a merciless eight-game slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can they keep it up?
January 05, 2018 16:59 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss whether or not certain players can maintain their current averages, after discussing recent news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cavs/Celtics, Mo Bamba, Rockets, Dunk Contest Wish List,
January 04, 2018 23:21 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson recap Cavs/Celtics, talk MVP race, break down Mo Bamba and pick the lucky contestants for the 2018 dunk contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cavs/Celtics, Mo Bamba, Rockets, Dunk Contest Wish List,
January 04, 2018 23:21 - 52 minutesNick Whalen and James Anderson recap Cavs/Celtics, talk MVP race, break down Mo Bamba and pick the lucky contestants for the 2018 dunk contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/3/18 NBA DFS Wednesday
January 03, 2018 19:31 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBJoe Bartel and Alex Barutha ring in the new year by analyzing Wednesday's 12-game slate, discussing which players benefit the most from the Spurs decision to rest their starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harden Fallout, Fultz Expectations, Kemba's Future
January 02, 2018 22:32 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the fallout from James Harden's hamstring injury, what to expect from Markelle Fultz, the future of the Charlotte Hornets, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Candidates
December 29, 2017 16:39 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train review potential trade candidates after discussing recent news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Baron Davis, Luke Doncic, Trae Young, and the Best Contracts in the NBA
December 28, 2017 23:26 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson ask the tough questions about Baron Davis and Laura Dern, talk Trae Young and Luka Doncic, and take a deep dive into the best (and the worst) contracts in the NBA right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rookie Keeper Rankings
December 22, 2017 16:49 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train debate rookie keeper rankings after reviewing news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big Ballers Only
December 20, 2017 22:33 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson reflect on Kobe's place in history, break down Trae Young's huge night, look back on the 2017 lottery, and debate the legitimacy of Lavar Ball's Junior Basketball Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices