RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to discuss both Conference Finals series and take a deep dive into potential Damian Lillard trades -- some more realistic than others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.&nbsp...

The NBA is serious basketball, but sometimes, things get silly. Comedian Jamel Johnson regales you with short tales of hornswoggled hoops, bonkers ball, and naughty NBA shenanigans, then discusses what we’ve learned with comedy and basketball folks who watched or were there. Episode 1 is now available. Listen here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the lates...

Nick Whalen is joined by Kenny Ducey (DraftKings, NBC Sports, Action Network) for a deep dive into both Conference Finals series, beginning with another messy Game 1 for the Milwaukee Bucks. In the West, the guys discuss the Clippers' chances to say alive in Game 3 and what it would mean for Chris Paul to finally break through and make the NBA Finals. After discussing Finals MVP odds, Nick and Ken...

Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha and James Anderson talk all things NBA playoffs, say yes or no to hypothetical Ben Simmons trades and preview Tuesday night's NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product....

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are joined by DK Nation (DraftKings) managing editor, Ben Zweiman, to recap a wild Bucks-Nets Game 5 and dig into all of the news from a busy morning in the NBA. Will Game 5 be remembered as a Kevin Durant masterpiece or a Bucks collapse? Who's most to blame for the Bucks' lack of execution? Does Giannis have respect around the league? How does the rest of the series p...

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to discuss the back-and-forth Nets-Bucks series, which has been marred by injuries -- most recently to Kyrie Irving. Then, the guys recap the Clippers storming back to even their series against Utah before discussing the Suns' chances to win the title, and what's next for the franchise. Finally, Nick raises the idea that the NBA should formally hand out a "Best Playe...

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to talk about the surging Phoenix Suns, led by a much healthier version of Chris Paul. Then, the guys discuss a must-win Game 3 for the Bucks before taking a deeper dive into the Way-Too-Early Top-150 for 2021-22. Can Anthony Davis be trusted to stay healthy? Upside vs. downside for Michael Porter Jr. Expectations for Jimmy Butler after a career-best fantasy season L...

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to recap a Game 2 bloodbath in Brooklyn, as well as the Suns' convincing win over Denver on Monday night. The guys discuss Milwaukee's shortcomings and what -- if anything -- the Bucks can do to climb back into the series. Then, they touch on Portland parting ways with Terry Stotts and whether Damian Lillard could follow Kevin Garnett's career path. Finally, it's tim...

Ken and Alex discuss the Lakers and Trail Blazers being eliminated from the playoffs and how the two franchises might move forward. After that, the two amigos preview the known Round 2 matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to rece...

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down a wild night in the NBA that saw the Blazers lose in double-overtime despite a herculean effort from Damian Lillard. The guys also discuss the Lakers' embarrassing no-show, Joel Embiid's meniscus tear, some massive news out of Boston and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports...

James Anderson and Alex Barutha join Nick Whalen for a wide-ranging NBA Playoffs discussion: The Clippers evening their series with the Mavs at 2-2 and perhaps emerging as an improbable Finals team Does LeBron have enough in the tank to carry the banged-up Lakers past Phoenix? Julius Randle's historically bad series and how the Hawks could push the 76ers in the second round Jazz-Grizzlies and Jare...

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest playoff news before going over some strategy for Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha for a full recap of Tuesday night's playoff games, headlined by the Clippers falling behind 0-2 to the Mavs and the Lakers evening their series against the Suns. The guys discuss the Clippers' lack of identity, Dallas' red-hot three-point shooting, and what comes next should LA lose the series. Then, it's time to dissect Lakers-Suns Game 2. The Lakers head bac...

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to  take a series-by-series look at the first three days of the NBA Playoffs. The guys break down Milwaukee's rout of Miami, Denver evening the series against Portland, the Jazz falling into an 0-1 hole without Donovan Mitchell and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis,...

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the Wizards making the playoffs and the Warriors vs. Grizzlies game going down Friday night. After that, the three talk about the fantasy postseason draft they recently took part in. Finally, DFS suggestions for Friday and Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium...

Shannon and Alex navigate a slow news day by discussing the value of various NBA rookie cards due to the unprecedented boom in the market. What's worth more: a Killian Hayes or Isaiah Stewart card? How much does an autographed Giannis card go for? After that, some too-early fantasy postseason talk followed by DFS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest...

Nick Whalen talks with James Anderson about the upcoming NBA Playoffs, including the most appealing first-round matchups, the wildcard Lakers, teams with the most on the line, and whether this is Chris Paul's best and final chance to win a title. Then, the guys discuss the heap of teams vying for draft position and debate which lottery outcomes would be the most and least fun. Learn more about you...

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the play-in scenarios as the regular season comes to a close. Should the Lakers intentionally try to get the eighth seed in hopes of matching up with Utah and avoiding the Clippers? The guys also discuss Kristaps Porzingis' mounting injury concerns, the Celtics' suddenly shaky future and which of Portland, Dallas and Denver could make the most noise...

Shannon and Alex discuss postseason chances of the Lakers, Nets and Mavericks before diving into the most disappointing players of this season, plus some lessons the two learned throughout the year. Then, waiver wire options and DFS talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com —...

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss what LeBron's ankle means for the Lakers' playoff path before debating how another monster statistical season impacts Russell Westbrook's legacy. Then, the guys talk about the teams most likely to fall into the play-in tournament before discussing the most intriguing draft lottery scenarios.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Ken and Alex are joined by a special guest: RotoWire contributor and Bulls fanatic Mike Barner. If you read RotoWire's Yahoo NBA DFS articles Monday-Friday, you're familiar with Mike's work. The trio discuss the latest news in the Association, including Kevin Porter Jr. becoming the youngest player ever to post 50 points and 10 assists. After news, there's waiver wire discussion and DFS suggestion...

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to discuss Anthony Davis' first three games back, as well as the slumping-at-the-wrong-time Portland Trail Blazers. Then, the guys discuss the futures of the Bulls and Timberwolves, who could each lose their protected first-round picks, before debating which bottom-feeders have the best chance to make the playoffs in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest NBA news, including Anthony Davis' return and Trae Young's injury. Then, the Three Amigos discuss fan questions before getting to waiver wire suggestions. Finally, some suggestions for Friday's seven-game DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools...

James Anderson joins Nick Whalen to trade lists of under-the-radar players who could emerge as top-150 fantasy assets in 2021-22. From Jaden McDaniels to Terance Mann to Isaiah Stewart, the guys hit on a number of (mostly young) players who've caught their eye this season and may be ready to make a leap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sp...

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about James Harden's setback, LaMelo Ball's imminent return and the playoff picture in both conferences. The guys discuss the Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and MVP races before debating how much missed games will impact the 2020-21 All-NBA teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports...