Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball
997 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★ - 170 ratingsFrom waiver wire pickups, to season-long NBA trends, to DFS and other need-to-know news around the league, Rotoworld's Vaughn Dalzell, Raphielle Johnson and Dan Titus of Yahoo! Sports keep you up to speed on Rotoworld Basketball Show. A finalist for Best Multi-Sport Fantasy Podcast by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association in 2020, Rotoworld Basketball Show has every NBA angle covered!
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Episodes
Way-Too-Early Free Agency Breakdown
May 06, 2022 19:58 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBMatt Stroup (@MattStroup), Steve Alexander (@Docktora), and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) take an early look at NBA free agency, including our expectations for Miles Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Zach LaVine, and Chris Boucher. We also look at the landscape for restricted free agents Mo Bamba, Deandre Ayton, Collin Sexton, and more. (2:16) Joel Embiid's injury (6:23) An interesting Nets' off-season (15:17) The Chicago Bulls and Zach Lavine (17:17) A pay day for Miles Bridges? (24:56) The fu...
4x5: Morant’s Soaring ADP + Fading The Thunder
May 04, 2022 17:41 - 26 minutes - 24 MBMatt Stroup, Steve Alexander, Jonas Nader, Zak Hanshew and Brad Stonebraker break down some recent performances from the NBA Playoffs, including Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Tyler Herro. Also on this episode: the landscape for D’Angelo Russell after a disappointing postseason with the Timberwolves, and concerns about drafting Oklahoma City Thunder players with the team already hinting at tanking next season. (00:58) Fast paced game between Memphis and Golden State (06:45) Ja Morant a ...
Playoff Weekend Breakdown + Fantasy 4th Round In Review
May 02, 2022 19:07 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBMatt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some takeaways from the weekend in the NBA Playoffs, including strong openers for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant in the conference semifinals, plus a review of the players who provided fourth-round fantasy value this year. Among the names we cover during that part of the show: Darius Garland, Jaren Jackson Jr., Domantas Sabonis, and Bam Adebayo. (02:05) Review of Sunday's playoff games (08:29) Preview of Monday's games (14:03) Review players wh...
Fantasy Season In Review: Raptors, Pelicans, Jazz
April 29, 2022 19:52 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBMatt Stroup (@MattStroup), Raphielle Johnson (@RaphielleJ) and Ryan Knaus (@RyanKnaus) discuss the latest takeaways from the NBA Playoffs — including an encouraging performance from James Harden — and our expectations for the recently-eliminated Raptors, Pelicans, and Jazz moving forward. That conversation includes: why we’re so high on Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes, our concerns with Zion Williamson’s fantasy outlook, and the uncertainty in Utah (and how it could affect Rudy Gobert and Dono...
Reacting to Slow Starts with Chris Towers of CBS Sports
April 28, 2022 10:04 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBChris Crawford (@crawford_milb) is joined by Chris Towers of CBS Sports (@CTowersCBS) to look at players who have gotten off to slow starts to begin the 2022 season. They discuss Randy Arozarena, Marcus Semien, Zack Wheeler and more. (5:28) Marcus Semien (10:00) Randy Arozarena (15:35) Concern for Kyle Tucker (21:19) Zack Wheeler (25:36) Tyler Mahle inconsistencies (28:45) Marcus Stroman
The Best Fantasy Players In The Playoffs So Far
April 27, 2022 18:12 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBMatt Stroup is joined by Raphielle Johnson, Steve Alexander, Aaron Robinson and Jared Johnson to break down some of the best and most surprising fantasy performers in the playoffs, including Jordan Poole, Desmond Bane, Deandre Ayton and Jalen Brunson. Also on this episode: We break down what we’ve seen from Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke and the Grizzlies, and our expectations for Jonas Valanciunas in New Orleans moving forward. (01:30) Raphielle's playoff observations (09:39) Ja Morant is amaz...
Weekend Playoff Takeaways + Fantasy Third Round In Review
April 25, 2022 20:16 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBMatt Stroup and Dr. A discuss the latest from the NBA Playoffs over the weekend, with the Hawks and Nets in trouble, and the Suns-Pelicans and Grizzlies-Timberwolves series all even at 2-2. Also on this episode: We review the some of the names who produced third-round fantasy value this season, including DeMar DeRozan, Luka Doncic, Jrue Holiday and Pascal Siakam. (03:27) Takeaways from weekend playoff action (13:40) Reviewing 3rd Round Fantasy values
Key Playoff Injuries + Third-Year Breakout Candidates
April 22, 2022 17:58 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBMatt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) discuss some key storylines from this week in the NBA Playoffs, including Jalen Brunson and Jordan Poole putting up huge box scores, and the impact of injuries to Khris Middleton and Devin Booker. Also on this episode: some third-year breakout players to watch moving forward, with Devin Vassell, Isaiah Stewart, Immanuel Quickley and Killian Hayes on our radar. (2:10) Charlotte fires James Borrego (4:05) The Grizzlies comeback victor...
Early Playoff Takeaways: Maxey And Poole Rising
April 20, 2022 18:44 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBMatt Stroup (@MattStroup), Zak Hanshew (@ZakTheMonster), Raphielle Johnson (@Raphiellej), Steve Alexander (@Docktora), and Brad Stonebraker (@BradBaker97) discuss the playoff performances of Tyrese Maxey, Jordan Poole, Trae Young, and Jimmy Butler — and how, if at all, these playoff performances impact their fantasy draft outlook heading into next season. Also on this episode: the outlook for Herb Jones and Davion Mitchell at/near the end of the first year of their NBA careers, and the lates...
Opening Weekend Playoff Breakdown + Fantasy 2nd Round In Review
April 18, 2022 18:31 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBMatt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) break down the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs, including the Nets-Celtics / Kyrie Irving-Jayson Tatum showdown, and discuss the players who posted second-round fantasy value this season — and where we'll be drafting them next year. Among the players we highlight in that conversation: Robert Williams, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, LaMelo Ball and Donovan Mitchell. (1:46) Celtics win Game 1 in Dramatic Fashion (7:08) Hawks fall to t...
2022 NBA Playoff Preview
April 15, 2022 19:37 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBApril 15: Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec) is joined by members of NBC Sports EDGE’s Betting Team and Roundball Stew Crew to preview the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports), Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@docktora) set their sights on the Eastern Conference, while Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper), Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) break down the Western Conference. PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) also details how bett...
4x5: Haliburton’s Future In Indy, Ant Man’s Upside & More
April 13, 2022 18:57 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB(00:58) OKC situation (08:13) De'Aaron Fox's season (14:26) Hawks/Hornets tonight (20:05) Anthony Edwards big night to open Postseason
Fantasy First Round In Review
April 11, 2022 20:55 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWith the regular season over, and the NBA Playoffs just ahead, Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander break down the top 12 fantasy players from this past season, and consider where we’d draft them next year, including Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid and LeBron James. Also on this episode: How high should we be taking Dejounte Murray, Trae Young, Steph Curry and a possibly declining James Harden heading into next year? And, our latest installment of Dr. A's Tales From The Attic, featuring ...
2022 Waiver Wire Awards
April 08, 2022 19:01 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBMatt Stroup (@MattStroup), Jonas Nader (@JonasNader), and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) hand out the year-end fantasy basketball Waiver Wire Awards, including Pickup of the Year, Silly Season Hero and, of course, the Cedi Pills Award. (3:05) Silly Season Hero of the Year (6:35) Cedi Pills Award (10:49) Waiver Wire Letdown (15:11) Stash of the Year (18:17) 10th time the Charm Award (20:24) Ye of Little Faith Award (24:16) Shallow League Pickup of the year
5x5: Jalen Green’s Late-Season Surge, Playoff Teams To Fade
April 06, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBMatt Stroup, Ryan Knaus, Zak Hanshew, Vaughn Dalzell, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson discuss Jalen Green’s streak of 30-plus point games, the outlook for Donte DiVincenzo in Sacramento, plus reasons to fade the Bulls, Cavs and Jazz in the postseason. Also on this episode: a few notable late-season waiver wire options for fantasy leagues that run to the end of the line. (01:47) Toronto clinch at top 6 seed (08:45) Knicks to look out for this week (13:22) Teams Vaughn is thinking about ...
2021-22 Fantasy Surprises
April 04, 2022 18:34 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBRyan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) discuss some of the season's biggest fantasy surprises, for better or worse. DeMar DeRozan and Tyrese Haliburton are among those players who exceeded expectations, while De'Aaron Fox and Isaiah Stewart were letdowns, but which trends have staying power and which were mirages? (1:17) Pickup of the day (4:37) Positive surprises from this fantasy season (23:49) Negative outcomes from this fantasy season (42:34) Dr. A's tales from ...
End-Of-Season Waiver Adds + Pickup Of The Year Finalists
April 01, 2022 18:46 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBMatt Stroup (@MattStroup), Jonas Nader (@JonasNader), and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) discuss some waiver pickups to consider on the Pacers, Thunder, Blazers, and Kings (including Theo Maledon, Brandon Williams and Damian Jones). Also on this episode: We discuss the near- and long-term upside for Markelle Fultz with the Magic, and name the finalists for Waiver Wire Pickup of the Year. (2:21) Waiver wire pickups for the Pacers and Thunder (9:41) Waiver wire pickups for the Blazers and Ki...
Late-Season Blazers & Magic Outlook, Final Four Preview
March 30, 2022 17:47 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBMatt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Thomas Casale and Brad Stonebraker to discuss our expectations for Drew Eubanks, Brandon Williams, Wendell Carter Jr., Mo Bamba, and Franz Wagner. Also on this episode: what to expect when Duke-UNC and Villanova-Kansas face off in the Final Four, and the case for Paolo Banchero as No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. (00:44) Wendell Carter, Jr. and the state of the Magic (06:34) Franz Wagner discussion (12:12) Final Four preview (...
Time Lord Injury, Waiver Adds & Tales From The Attic Pt. 1
March 28, 2022 18:41 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBMatt Stroup (@MattStroup), Zak Hanshew (@Zakthemonster), and Noah Rubin (@Noah_Rubin) discuss the fallout from Robert Williams' knee injury, the latest waiver adds (including a lot of Pacers and Thunder), plus a story of the time Dr. A went shoe shopping with Darryl Dawkins. Also on this episode: Kyrie Irving's home debut, and the Blazers lose late-season sensation Trendon Watford. (3:33) Kyrie Irving's first game in Brooklyn (5:39) Robert Williams' knee injury (8:26) Brandon Ingram retur...
Waiver Wire Adds + NCAA Tournament Talk With Carlos Boozer
March 25, 2022 20:19 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBMatt Stroup, Steve Alexander and Jonas Nader talk waiver wire pickups (including Davion Mitchell and Goga Bitadze), and are joined by Carlos Boozer for a Duke/NCAA Tournament breakdown — with a look at how things stand with Boozer's 50k bet on Duke to go the distance. Below is a full breakdown of the episode: (00:00) Carlos Boozer joins the show to talk Duke hoops, Coach K's last dance, and a 50k bet (11:08) What do do with Cam Payne now that Chris Paul is back (15:36) Waiver Wire Pickups...
Kyrie Irving is cleared to play in New York and the Grizzlies look unstoppable
March 24, 2022 18:15 - 43 minutes - 40 MBOn the last Thursday edition of Roundball Stew this season, Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) look at Kyrie Irving (43 points), who made big headlines in more ways than one on Wednesday as news broke that he's finally going to be allowed to play in New York and should make his debut on Sunday. Ja Morant was out for the Grizzlies allowing the rest of the team to flourish, Obi Toppin is coming on in New York and Theo Maledon made a surprise appearance on the same ...
5x5: Poole & Porter Rising, DFS Tips, Bamba & Randle's Futures
March 23, 2022 19:27 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBMatt Stroup, Raphielle Johnson, Noah Rubin, Renee Miller, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson discuss the outlook for Jordan Poole and Otto Porter Jr. with Steph Curry out, plus some DFS tools and tips, and the future fantasy outlooks for Julius Randle and Mo Bamba. Also on this episode: We consider some of the names who could be the waiver wire pickup of the year, including Anfernee Simons, Herb Jones, and Franz Wagner. (0:57) Julius Randle (4:41) Otto Porter Jr. and Jordan Poole (9:47) T...
Cut-em or Keep-em, big names with uncertain timetables in the fantasy playoffs
March 22, 2022 19:49 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJared Johnson (@Jae_The_Truth) and Raphielle Johnson (@Raphiellej) go through a list of big name players such as Ben Simmons, Paul George and Jarrett Allen to name a few and answer the question: are these guys worth holding for the remainder of the fantasy hoops season. Plus, a discussion on what to do with Sacramento's dilapidated front court, and Zion Williamson's future potential in the league. All that and more in Tuesday's final edition of Roundball Stew. (0:27) Pickup of the day (1:...
Talking Silly Season with Brian Rosenworcel
March 21, 2022 19:18 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn Monday's Roundball Stew Steve Alexander (@docktora) sits down with drummer Brian Rosenworcel (@Bowl_of_Worcel) from the band Guster to talk some fantasy hoops. Season-ending injuries for Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson, the return of Chris Paul and a big night for Davion Mitchell are all discussed. There are three teams that play only two games this week, leaving some fantasy managers in a hole. Brian makes a live pickup on the air that may help you make a similar move. (7:11) Few gam...
Waiver Wire Adds: Bones, Vanderbilt & Post-Curry Injury Options
March 18, 2022 20:10 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBMatt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander highlight some waiver wire options to consider in the aftermath of Steph Curry's injury, including Gary Payton II, Bones Hyland, Jarred Vanderbilt and more. Also on this episode: a lot of Thunder talk (and actual thunder), as we consider the latest on Aleksej Pokusevski and Tre Mann. (04:32) Steph Curry injury update (11:43) Can we believe in Jarred Vanderbilt? (22:40) Aleksej Pokusevski conversation (32:03) Brandon Williams. What to make of ...
Stephen Curry's down and Spencer Dinwiddie is fitting in nicely in Dallas
March 17, 2022 17:47 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBSteve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down a busy Wednesday night in the NBA in Thursday's edition of the Roundball Stew. Stephen Curry is out indefinitely after taking a hard shot to the leg by Marcus Smart. Was it a hustle play? Was it dirty? Tune in to find out. Luka Doncic fed Spencer Dinwiddie in Brooklyn for a game-winning 3-pointer in the best game of the night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has it on cruise control right now and Goran Dragic is suddenly rel...
4x5: Kyrie's 60-Point Game, Fantasy League-Winners & March Madness Preview
March 16, 2022 18:16 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBMatt Stroup is joined by Steve Alexander, Zak Hanshew, Thomas Casale and Jared Johnson to discuss the aftermath of Kyrie Irving's huge Tuesday night, some players who are proving to be fantasy league-winners down the stretch, and a quick preview of the NCAA Tournament — including favorite underdogs and weakest No. 1 seeds. Also on this episode: the outlook for some waiver wire Indiana Pacers down the stretch. (0:58) Kyrie Irving and Karl Anthony Towns drop 60 points apiece (6:29) A look ...
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 60; Draymond, BroLo & LeVert all return
March 15, 2022 18:13 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBKarl-Anthony Towns scored 60 points vs. the Spurs, outshining Stephen Curry (47) and Trae Young (46). Plus, we saw the returns of Draymond Green, Brook Lopez and Caris LeVert. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! (2:19) Four players that can help your playoff lineup (3:59) Karl-Anthony Towns sets Franchise Record (8:07) Returning to the Hardwood: Draymond Green, Brook Lopez, and Caris LeVert (...
Brackets and Bets: Live Underdogs, Teams to Fade + National Title Favorites
March 14, 2022 23:16 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBMarch 14: Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec), Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper), Vaughn Dalzell(@VmoneySports), and Tom Casale (@TheTomCasale) set the stage for handicapping the tournament by analyzing the right methodology when approaching the games before breaking down top storylines in each region. The group also identifies live underdogs who have value and discuss top seeds who have red flags. PointsBet Senior Editor Teddy Greenstein (@TeddyGreenstein) also stops by to detail bettor behavior ente...
LeBron's Dominant Season, Blazers & Pelicans Waiver Wire Bonanza
March 14, 2022 19:05 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBMatt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) react to the latest developments from LeBron James's dominant fantasy (and real-life) season, and talk waiver wire options from New Orleans to Portland, including Jaxson Hayes, Naji Marshall, and Trendon Watford. Also on this episode: Dillon Brooks, Alex Caruso, and Brook Lopez are back... but what does it mean for our fantasy playoffs? (2:38) Historic performances from Lebron James (5:01) Josh Hart is taking flight (10:16) Opportu...
Waiver Wire Adds: Sengun, Watford, Wiggins & More
March 11, 2022 21:10 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBMatt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some late-season players of note in Oklahoma City, Portland and Houston, including Alperen Sengun, Trendon Watford, and Aaron Wiggins. Also on this episode: the outlook for Jonathan Kuminga, Chris Duarte, Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze. (02:06) Isaiah Roby thoughts (08:23) Alperen Sengun play as of late (18:27) Stash Alex Caruso? (29:06) Goga Bitadze conversation (39:05) Dicussion on Marvin Bagley
Alperen Sengun breaks out, will Houston finally play the kids?
March 10, 2022 19:15 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBSteve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) talk Alperen Sengun's big night on Thursday's Roundball Stew. Luka Doncic is just two technical fouls away from a suspension, Devin Booker is back in a big way and Marcus Morris, Trendon Watford and Aaron Wiggins are all waiver-wire guys making a lot of noise right now. Jared Johnson barges onto the scene to talk some smack about his two matchups with Dr. A and we wrap up with a look at a struggling John Collins and a hot Bob...
5x5: Decoding Late-Season OKC Chaos, Bruce Brown's Rise & More
March 09, 2022 19:32 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBMatt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Vaughn Dalzell, Aaron Robinson and Brad Stonebraker to look at some key late-season contributors in Oklahoma City (including Tre Mann and Aleksej Pokusevski), the sudden sustained spike in production from Bruce Brown in Brooklyn, plus futures bets on the Hawks and Sixers. Also on this episode: late-season opportunities for Brandon Williams, Marvin Bagley, and the amazing consistency of Terry Rozier. (1:17) Season ending injuries (6:53...
Kyle Lowry returns and Victor Oladipo debuts for Heat; plus, Jalen Green and the Rockets
March 08, 2022 19:47 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBKyle Lowry returned and Victor Oladipo made his season debut on Monday! Plus, Immanuel Quickley paid off as a pickup, Jalen Green remains hot, and which teams should be streamed to maximize games in the fantasy playoffs? Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! (1:54) Pickup of the Day (9:35) Hawks and the Pistons go to overtime (16:55) Young players rise as the Warriors rest their stars (19:04) K...
Porzingis Debuts, Jarrett Allen's Injury, Poeltl's Creator Stops By
March 07, 2022 20:21 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBMatt Stroup and Dr. A discuss some key fantasy storylines at the start of the week, including the impact of Jarrett Allen's injury and Kristaps Porzingis's Wizards debut, plus a conversation with Gabe Danon, the creator of the NBA player guessing game, Poeltl. Also on this episode: waiver wire pickups to consider at the start of this week, including Malik Beasley, De'Andre Hunter, Bruce Brown and Trendon Watford. (5:05) The impact of Jarrett Allen's injury on the Cavs (6:58) Kristaps Porz...
Waiver Wire Pickups: Poku, Roby, Thybulle & More
March 04, 2022 20:21 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBMatt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some notable waiver wire pickups, including Aleksej Pokusevski, Isaiah Roby, Matisse Thybulle and Bruce Brown. Also on this episode: the case for picking up Gabe Vincent, Corey Kispert, Markelle Fultz, and an obligatory Poeltl update. (00:38) Jakob Poeltl update (4:40) Spotlight on Aleksej Pokusevski (08:45) Isaih Roby conversation (14:36) Kentavius Caldwell-Pope. Should he be rostered more? (23:30) Lonnie Walker has been hot recently (30...
Harden Stays Hot + Suns, Cavs and Pacers Backcourt Boosts
March 03, 2022 18:56 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWith James Harden, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey staying red-hot, Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) analyze what it means for Tobias Harris’ long term outlook in Philly. The duo also discuss the backcourt boost Cameron Payne, Darius Garland and Malcom Brogdon provided for their respective teams Wednesday night, as well as LaMelo Ball’s disappearing act in Cleveland. Also in this episode: the dynamic of Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson in Indianapolis, Raph jumping ...
5x5: Key Fantasy Questions For Suns, Wizards + DFS Lineup Strategy
March 02, 2022 20:12 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBMatt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Renee Miller, Noah Rubin and Brad Stonebraker to discuss Corey Kispert, Kristaps Porzingis, Cam Payne, Mikal Bridges, and some key steps to take — and avoid — at the start of building a DFS lineup. Also on this episode: Bam Adebayo’s late-season surge in blocks, and Derrick White’s updated outlook in Boston. (0:40) Corey Kispert and Kristaps Porzingis (6:21) Derrick White and the Boston Celtics (8:58) Minnesota's backcourt (11:46) ...
Ja Morant’s career-high 52 points; Pacers’ fantasy picture; injury updates
March 01, 2022 20:15 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBJa Morant's career-high 52 points & immediate impact on PointsBet MVP odds; OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet injuries; a look at the fantasy haves and have-nots in Indiana. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) dive into pessimistic injury outlooks and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! (3:28) MVP Odds (4:43) Pickup of the Day (9:39) Scottie Barnes and Raptors injuries (14:37) Injury updates (21:46) Vaccine Mandates (24:06) Buddy...
Harden’s Debut, Big-Name Injury Updates & More Waiver Adds
February 28, 2022 19:54 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBMatt Stroup and Steve Alexander react to some of the big developments from the weekend, including the impact of James Harden on Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris, plus the latest on Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, and Kevin Durant. Also on this episode: waiver wire pickups coming out of the weekend, from Tre Mann to Isaiah Jackson. (2:21) Kevin Durant close to returning? (5:39) Injury news around the association (10:42) James Harden makes his Sixers debut (14:34) What is Damian Lillard's status?...
Waiver Wire Pickups: Kuminga, Avdija, Suns PGs & More
February 25, 2022 20:51 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBMatt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some of the top waiver wire pickups to consider coming out of the All-Star break, including Jonathan Kuminga, Deni Avdija, Aleksej Pokusevski, and Cameron Payne. Also on this episode: the potential for Isaiah Jackson, Tre Mann and Jaxson Hayes down the stretch. (02:47) Any worthy waiver wire pickups on Cleveland? (11:07) Looking at a pair of Wizards: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Deni Avdija (16:15) Maxi Kleber's play as of late (21:36) How hig...
Best and Worst Playoff Schedules + Players to Monitor
February 24, 2022 20:23 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBOn Thursday's Roundball Stew Doc (@docktora) and Raph (@raphiellej) break down the remaining NBA schedule as it pertains to fantasy hoops. Four teams play three games this week and they highlight players from those teams to take a flier on. The duo also analyze the five-game weeks for the Raptors and Cavs and recommend moves and pickups based on those schedules. Among the players discussed: Deni Avdija, Aleksej Pokusevski, CJ Elleby, Trendan Watford and Cedi Osman . They wrap up the show wit...
4x5: SGA And Giddey's Outlook In OKC + Is It Safe To Drop Lillard?
February 23, 2022 19:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBMatt Stroup is joined by Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) , Zak Hanshew (@zakthemonster), Brad Stonebraker, and Jared Johnson (Jae_Tha_Truth) to look at the landscape for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and Darius Bazley on the tanking Thunder, and whether we'll see Damian Lillard suit up again this season for the Blazers. Also on this episode: the impact of CJ McCollum on Brandon Ingram in New Orleans, and Harrison Barnes looks poised for a big finish in Sacramento. (0:54) What to do ...
Draymond Green, Zion Williamson and the NBA injury landscape
February 22, 2022 20:21 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBDraymond Green (back) is out until mid-March at the earliest, and injury updates have been scarce for guys like James Wiseman, Malcolm Brogdon, and of course Zion Williamson. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) dive into pessimistic injury outlooks and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! (4:11) Draymond Green injury update (8:06) Ben Simmons to make his debut? (14:41) Malcolm Brogdon injury timeline (18:56) Zion Williamson (24...
All-Star Weekend Takeaways, CP3's Injury & More Waiver Adds
February 21, 2022 21:36 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBMatt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some of the best and worst of NBA All-Star weekend, the impact of Chris Paul's injury, and some more waiver pickups to consider. Among the still-widely-available names we discuss: Deni Avdija, Jaxson Hayes, Maxi Kleber and Donte DiVincenzo. (1:40) Chris Paul injury impact (7:25) Goran Dragić to the Brooklyn Nets (8:29) All-Star Weekend takeaways (16:52) Waiver wire adds post All-Star Break
All-Star Break Waiver Adds: McDaniels, Avdija, Hayes & More
February 18, 2022 20:40 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBMatt Stroup and Steve Alexander highlight some waiver wire pickups to consider as we arrive at the All-Star break, including Jaden McDaniels, Deni Avdija, and a suddenly-productive-again Jaxson Hayes. Also on this episode: The landscape in L.A. in the wake of Anthony Davis's injury, Alperen Sengun's up and down week, and can we finally trust Maxi Kleber? (03:45) Latest news on Anthony Davis injury (07:20) Waiver waiver pickups to consider (23:24) Looking at Aleksej Pokusevski AKA "Poku" ...
Anthony Davis goes down, Alperen Sengun and Jaden McDaniels rising
February 17, 2022 20:03 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIn Thursday's Roundball Stew Steve Alexander (@Docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@RaphielleJ) talk big names and injuries after Anthony Davis went down on Wednesday night with a scary ankle injury. Chris Paul injured his right hand but is reportedly fine while stars like Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards were back in action. Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood were out with illnesses allowing for Alperen Sengun and Dennis Schroder to go off, and the duo debates the rise of Jaden McDaniels and p...
Buddy Hield Renaissance, Midseason Betting Trends, Fantasy Playoff Advice
February 16, 2022 19:11 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBMatt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Corey Parson, Aaron Robinson and Jared Johnson to hit a wide range of fantasy and betting topics, including Buddy Hield's resurgence in Indiana, the best and worst NBA teams against the spread, and advice for managing fantasy playoff schedules. Also on this episode: a career night for Tyus Jones, and is it time to be concerned about Brandon Ingram? (00:40) Strategically looking at upcoming Fantasy playoff schedules (06:45) Seth Curry ...
New additions making waves in Brooklyn and Portland
February 15, 2022 20:12 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB(0:47) Josh Hart and Justice Winslow take over in Portland (4:22) Ben Simmons is introduced to The Nets (8:17) Steph Curry comes back to form (11:00) Terance Mann and the new Clippers rotation (14:31) Josh Giddey: A Triple Double Machine (19:49) Demar DeRozan continues MVP candidacy (24:45) Analyzing the fantasy value of the Bucks' lineup (28:06) CJ McCollum trade impact on the Pelicans (31:41) Goran Dragić is released by the Spurs
Powell Out, Mann Rising: Week 18 Outlook And Waiver Adds
February 14, 2022 19:47 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBMatt Stroup and Dr. A discuss some of the fallout from the first weekend after the NBA trade deadline, including injury updates on Zach LaVine, John Collins, Michael Porter Jr. and Norm Powell — and why Terance Mann is suddenly an intriguing pickup in fantasy leagues. Also on this episode: our expectations for Oshae Brissett, Jalen Smith, Jonathan Kuminga, and Moe Harkless. (1:25) Michael Porter Jr. and his potential return (2:41) Norm Powell is out; Terance Mann on the rise? (5:53) Impac...