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
12/20/17 NBA DFS Wednesday
December 20, 2017 19:14 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller suggest punting at the PF position with limited options Wednesday, highlighting players such as Chris Paul and James Harden to splurge on instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Remembering Kobe + Bulls are BACK
December 20, 2017 00:02 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss Kobe's career and his place in history, the Bulls' winning streak, Victor Oladipo's hot start, DeAndre Jordan's future + more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Roundtable Preview
December 15, 2017 16:48 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train dive into recent news around the league before discussing RotoWire's recent NBA Roundtable article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trey Lyles Appreciation Hour
December 14, 2017 22:18 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson recap Paul George's return to Indiana, talk favorite bench players, Trae Young, Eminem, Donovan Mitchell comparisons and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/17 NBA DFS Wednesday
December 13, 2017 18:54 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller key in on the SG position as a point of interest in Wednesday's nine-game slate, with options such as James Harden and Victor Oladipo heading into prime-time matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trouble in OKC + Surprise Players
December 12, 2017 23:26 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the Thunder's struggles, Paul George's future, and the biggest surprise players of the season thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/17 NBA DFS Tuesday
December 12, 2017 19:15 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller struggle to come up with the perfect lineup for Tuesday's seven-game slate and mull over what a potential injury to Joel Embiid could do to the center position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buy-Low, Sell-High Candidates
December 08, 2017 17:03 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBShannon convinces D.J. to wear sweatpants and K-Train couldn't be more disgusted. After everyone speaks their peace, they discuss recent news from around the league and buy-low, sell-high candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Alando Tucker Draft
December 07, 2017 21:38 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson talk Warriors minus Steph, Cavs' winning streak, Aaron Gordon's breakout, Mo Bamba, Kevin Knox, Jay-Z and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/6/17 NBA DFS Wednesday
December 06, 2017 19:05 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller weave their way through Wednesday's 10-game slate, touching on a dilemma at the small forward spot, as well as what to do with the Curry-less Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hoot Gibson Episode
December 05, 2017 22:08 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha wish Josh Smith a happy 32nd birthday, talk Curry's ankle, KD's ejection, Detroit's start, where Donovan Mitchell should have been drafted, and Eastern Conference All-Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/17 NBA DFS Monday
December 04, 2017 18:16 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller discuss which games to stack for Monday's 11-game slate, including a likely high-scoring affair between the Suns and 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Star Players Returning From Injury
December 01, 2017 16:45 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss how to handle star players returning from injury after reviewing top news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grizzlies Future + Early Season Predictions Gone Wrong
November 30, 2017 22:39 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBNick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to talk about the future of the Grizzlies, Detroit's hot start, Brandon Ingram's development, Ben Simmons' free throw struggles, Marvin Bagley/Michael Porter/Collin Sexton, a Japanese baseball man, Grammy's + much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/17 NBA DFS Wednesday
November 29, 2017 18:33 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller highlight an intriguing list of value plays for Wednesday's 10-game slate, and discuss the best way to tackle multiple players priced highly at the same position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fizdale Out in Memphis, Blake Griffin Injury Fallout
November 28, 2017 22:15 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha dissect what led to the firing of David Fizdale in Memphis, discuss the Clippers' options in the wake of Blake Griffin's injury, debate Eastern Conference All-Stars + much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/17 NBA DFS Monday
November 27, 2017 18:28 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller sort through a difficult eight game slate, with a number of notable players hampered by injuries prior to tip-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/17 NBA DFS Wednesday
November 22, 2017 19:52 - 41 minutes - 38 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller attempt to sort through a massive 14-game pre-Thanksgiving NBA slate, focusing on the revenge games for Kevin Durant and Eric Bledsoe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyrie, Clippers' struggles, Philly's Ceiling, MVP Race
November 21, 2017 22:17 - 55 minutes - 51 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk Kyrie's offense, struggles in Utah and L.A., the Sixers' ceiling, MVP race, Spencer Dinwiddie + much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/20/17 NBA DFS Monday
November 20, 2017 18:20 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller analyze a handful of injuries that could impact Monday's 11-game NBA slate, including John Wall's game-time status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Players to Monitor on the Waiver Wire
November 17, 2017 17:07 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train talk about players currently sitting on the waiver wire who are worth keeping an eye on, after they discuss recent news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron to the Wizards. Book It.
November 16, 2017 23:08 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson talk Embiid's big night, Lonzo's future, 2018 lottery prospects, LeBron's future, The Diplomats, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/17 NBA DFS Wednesday
November 15, 2017 18:42 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller tackle Wednesday's 11 game slate, focusing on what injuries to Carmelo Anthony and Mike Conley could mean for your DFS lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyreke Evans/Brandon Jennings Appreciation Day
November 14, 2017 22:02 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the top storylines after a busy Monday night in the NBA. Topics include: Brandon Jennings' 55-point game, Udonis Haslem, DeMarcus Cousins, Tyreke Evans, LeBron vs. the Knicks, Curry's rise + much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Salvage Your Season
November 10, 2017 17:59 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBD.J. and Shannon discuss strategy for keeper, season-long and DFS formats after reviewing recent news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NBA's 10 Most Exciting Players
November 09, 2017 21:38 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson talk draft busts, Eric Bledsoe, Lonzo Ball and rank their 10 favorite players to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/17 NBA DFS Wednesday
November 08, 2017 18:22 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller are back to break down the five-game Wednesday NBA slate, with their attention focused squarely on an enticing matchup for Steph Curry against the Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bledsoe Trade Special
November 07, 2017 22:20 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha and DJ Trainor to break down the Eric Bledsoe trade. Then, Nick and Alex dissect the Cavs' struggles, the rise of Kristaps Porzingis, Donovan Mitchell, Frank Ntilikina, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/17 NBA DFS Tuesday
November 07, 2017 18:22 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller take a look at the 10-game slate, eyeing up a potential rosy fantasy situation for Anthony Davis and the Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sell-High Candidates
November 03, 2017 15:35 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBD.J., Shannon, and K-Train discuss their current sell-high candidates after reviewing recent news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
True or False: Early-Season Edition
November 01, 2017 21:21 - 56 minutes - 52 MBNick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to answer the tough questions. Will Aaron Gordon shoot 37% from three? Will Kristaps Porzingis start the All-Star Game? Is anyone going to mount a challenge to Ben Simmons for Rookie of the Year? Nick and James answer those questions and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/17 NBA DFS Wednesday
November 01, 2017 17:29 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller go over a loaded 12-game NBA slate, touching on a variety of topics including whether or not you should pay up for John Wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Surprise Teams, Surprise Players
October 31, 2017 21:23 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss their five biggest surprise teams through the first two weeks of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/17 NBA DFS Monday
October 30, 2017 17:16 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller sort together lineups with and without Anthony Davis/DeMarcus Cousins for Monday's nine-game NBA DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Panic Button
October 27, 2017 15:38 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train decide which players deserve the panic button, after discussing recent news from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are we sure the Timberwolves are good?
October 26, 2017 21:16 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson talk Lonzo Ball, Philly's early struggles, Minnesota's defense, Western Conference tiers, the Suns' resurgence and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/17 NBA DFS Wednesday
October 25, 2017 16:49 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller highlight key value plays on Wednesday's 11-game NBA slate, including PJ Tucker going against the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Simmons, Good Basketball Player
October 24, 2017 20:50 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBNick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down the top storylines from the first week of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/17 NBA DFS Monday
October 23, 2017 16:52 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBJoe Bartel and Ben Miller break down Monday's eight-game NBA slate and discuss whether or not it's worth paying high prices for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Waiver Wire Targets
October 20, 2017 15:52 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBD.J. and Shannon react to breaking news around the league before discussing their waiver wire targets and favorite options for Friday's FanDuel slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chatting with Frank Kaminsky
October 20, 2017 00:37 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBJoe Bartel (@JBFantasySports) talks with Hornets center Frank Kaminsky (@FSKPart3) about his time with the Wisconsin Badgers, his love for movies and Call of Duty, and what new addition, Dwight Howard, could bring to the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Talking Thunder with Brett Dawson
October 18, 2017 22:09 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBNick Whalen and Alex Barutha are joined by Brett Dawson of The Oklahoman to recap OKC's eventful summer, preview the season, make some predictions, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/17 NBA DFS Wednesday
October 18, 2017 16:45 - 47 minutes - 44 MBJoe Bartel (@JBFantasyports) and Ben Miller (@BenManDoingWork) take a look at the 11-game NBA DFS slate on Wednesday and highlight who is worth paying up for in your lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Draft Strategy
October 13, 2017 16:08 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBD.J. and Shannon go over top news around the league before discussing draft strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Draft Strategy
October 13, 2017 16:08 - 51 minutesD.J. and Shannon go over top news around the league before discussing draft strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Actual Fantasy Basketball Talk
October 10, 2017 21:08 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBNick Whalen is joined by RotoWire's Alex Barutha to talk draft trends, rookies, preseason injuries, and what to expect from the league's bottom-feeders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Busts
October 06, 2017 16:05 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBD.J., Shannon and K-Train go over the top news heading into Friday, Oct. 6 before reviewing the players they think have bust potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Star Draft + Preseason Observations
October 05, 2017 21:31 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBNick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to break down the new NBA All-Star format and praise Kyle Kuzma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Predicting the All-Stars: Western Conference
September 29, 2017 15:09 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBNick Whalen and James Anderson predict which 12 players will represent the West in Los Angeles in February, making the case for and against each of the candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sleepers
September 29, 2017 11:00 - 57 minutesD.J., Shannon and K-Train dust off the train whistle and discuss their sleepers heading into the new season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices