Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

Jared Johnson (@Jae_The_Truth) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphieelej) look back on Wednesday's busy 11-game slate, putting the spotlight on some under-rostered players who showed out, including Jordan Nwora, and RJ Hampton. The duo also reflect on Anthony Edwards huge night at Denver, and ponder what is going on with Bradley Beal. (01:40) Bucks played their first game without Giannis (04:57) Cam Redd...

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) is joined by five writers from NBC Sports EDGE (Ryan Knaus, Drew Dinsick, Raphielle Johnson, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson) to hit a wide range of topics, including Jarrett Allen emerging as an early-round fantasy stud, Julius Randle disappointing us, and a potential betting opportunity when it comes to the head-scratching performance of the Atlanta Hawks. Also on th...

Khris Middleton hyperextended his knee, Jaylen Brown looked sharp in his return, the Bulls had a pair of games postponed, and trade rumors are picking up for Ben Simmons and Cam Reddish. Ryan Knaus ( @ryanknaus ) and Jared Johnson ( @Jae_Tha_Truth ) put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! (1:17) Khris Middleton injury impact (6:35) Jaylen Brown's return (14:22) Ne...

Matt Stroup and Dr. A discuss some notable takeaways from fantasy hoops at the start of Week 9, including the latest from Portland with Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons returning, Kevin Durant's box score-breaking stat line, and injury news on Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson and Jerami Grant. We also talk waiver wire pickups, including Armoni Brooks, Talen Horton-Tucker and Chris Boucher. (4:04) Ky...

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander highlight some key waiver wire pickups to consider at the end of Week 8 / start of Week 9, including Terence Davis (who has been putting up impressive numbers lately for the Kings), Devin Vassell and Cody Martin. We also  take a closer look at Garrison Mathews (aka "Garry Bird"), Patrick Beverley, and Pelicans rookie Herb Jones. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down Steph Curry chasing Ray Allen's 3-point record before digging into multiple breakout games from players around the league, including Caleb and Cody Martin, Brandon Boston and Dennis Smith Jr. The duo also consider the legitimacy of the recent success of the Rockets and Cavaliers, and tout The Joker's virtuoso performance aga...

Matt Stroup is joined by five writers from NBC Sports EDGE (Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Steve Alexander, Vaughn Dalzell and Jared Johnson) for five minutes each to hit a wide range of fantasy topics, including the possibility of the Pacers trading Caris LeVert, Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner, plus short- and long-term betting advice — and much more. We also discuss our expectations for Franz...

Damian Lillard reportedly wants to play with Ben Simmons, but does that mean C.J. McCollum isn't long for Portland? Has Andrew Wiggins hit his ceiling in fantasy and reality? Who is worth streaming on the short-handed Hornets and Bulls? Ryan Knaus ( @ryanknaus ) and Jared Johnson ( @Jae_Tha_Truth ) answer those questions and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!...

Matt Stroup and Dr. A highlight some fantasy takeaways from the past weekend, including the fallout from LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier being sidelined, and some waiver wire pickups to consider at the start of Week 8 (hello, Spurs). Plus, the Rockets keep winning, Garrison Mathews keeps contributing, and we discuss the outlook for DSJ and, of course, DFS. (3:09) Hornets surviving (5:48) Six in a row...

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some of the top waiver pickups in fantasy hoops, including Otto Porter, Tyus Jones, and Chris Duarte, who could start getting back his early-season momentum. We also dive into the box score of the Grizzlies' record-setting 152-79 win over the Thunder, and discuss the outlook for Dewayne Dedmon, DeAndre' Bembry and others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down the flurry of injuries around the NBA and who could benefit from increased playing time with Damian Lillard, Bam Adebayo and Karl-Anthony Towns ailing. The duo discusses if Anfernee Simons, Dewayne Dedmon and others are worth adding, as well as analyze what is going on with the Rockets and Kings rotation before recapping not...

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Steve Alexander, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson to discuss a wide range of fantasy topics, including the early-season struggles of Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal. Plus, a big opportunity for Alec Burks with Kemba Walker out of the Knicks rotation, and a monster first quarter of the season from Rudy Gobert. (1:31) Will Damia...

RJ Hampton and Alec Burks became hot pickups for very different reasons, with Jalen Suggs fracturing his finger and Kemba Walker getting benched. Zion is ramping up his activity, Christian Wood and the Rockets are on a win streak, and Chris Boucher is getting DNP-CDs.  (1:26) Jalen Suggs injury (5:29) Joe Harris injury (7:42) Kemba Walker is benched (11:04) Rotation issues in Toronto (17:02) Sacra...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some fantasy basketball takeaways from the long holiday weekend, including the fallout from Ja Morant's injury, the return of Joel Embiid, and a long-overdue surge from Christian Wood. Plus, LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier are putting up huge numbers for the Hornets, and we sort through some waiver wire leftovers. (5:12) Ja Morant Injury (8:19) Michael Porter J...

Matt Stroup and Dr. A highlight some notable waiver wire pickups to consider heading into the weekend, including Jarred Vanderbilt, Patrick Beverley, Danilo Gallinari and Dorian Finney-Smith. Plus, our expectations for R.J. Hampton with Cole Anthony recently sidelined, and the outlook for Chuma Okeke in Orlando. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Matt Stroup is joined by four writers from NBC Sports EDGE — Steve Alexander, Raphielle Johnson, Corey Parson and Jared Johnson — for five minutes each to break down some notable recent trends, including a major spike in value from Kristaps Porzingis, Desmond Bane's breakout, and early-season betting trends. Plus, our expectations for Scottie Barnes moving forward, and is it time to move on from T...

Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy basketball slant on all the latest news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! Jaren Jackson Jr. went off and hit a game-winning 3-pointer, Jarred Vanderbilt & RJ Hampton are strengthening their cases for pickups, Ja Morant is rolling along as the PointsBet favorite for Most Improved Player. The duo also discuss if Jalen Suggs is dropp...

Matt Stroup and Dr. A highlight some fantasy takeaways from the weekend in the NBA, including some potentially brutal injury news for Michael Porter Jr., a huge surge in value from Cade Cunningham and more waiver wire pickups to consider. Plus, the fallout from the firing of Luke Walton in Sacramento, and what it could mean for De'Aaron Fox and others.   (2:23) Michael Porter Jr. Injury (6:56) The...

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some of the key waiver wire pickups to consider in fantasy leagues right now, including Larry Nance Jr. — who's finally emerging for Portland — and Kevin Huerter, who's got a big opportunity ahead of him with De'Andre Hunter injured in Atlanta.  Plus, our expectations for Huerter's teammate Cam Reddish, Nassir Little, Chimezie Metu and a number of other...

Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) welcome back Jimmy Butler and Khris Middleton from injury and wonder why the Rockets aren't playing Alperen Sengun more minutes. The duo also try to make sense of the Knicks, disagree over new Kings starter Chimezie Metu, and analyze Luguentz Dort, Alex Caruso and other hot...

Matt Stroup is joined by five writers from NBC Sports EDGE (Ryan Knaus, Drew Dinsick, Raphielle Johnson, Dr. A and Jared Johnson) to hit a wide range of fantasy and betting topics, including Chris Paul’s dominant early-season run, the frontrunners for MVP, and a return to form for Clint Capela. Also on this episode: an old friend benefits from all the injuries in Cleveland, and we discuss the valu...

Kristaps Porzingis stayed hot on Monday vs. Denver and is up to 50/40/90 shooting splits in November. Luka Doncic tweaked an ankle in the win, and minor injuries also afflicted Evan Mobley (elbow), Robert Williams III (knee) and Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh). On the positive side, LeBron James (abdomen) could be back later this week.  Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fan...

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Dr. A (@doktora) discuss the fallout from injuries to Damian Lillard and De'Andre Hunter, and look at the latest updates/non-updates on LeBron James and Deandre Ayton. Plus, some waiver wire pickups to consider at the start of Week 5, including Bones Hyland, Nassir Little and future Mavs Leadership Council member Dorian Finney-Smith. (2:04) - Damian Lillard injury fal...

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander highlight some of the top waiver wire pickups to consider in fantasy leagues right now, including Devin Vassell, Darius Bazley, and Frank Kaminsky, who's been thriving in the absence of Deandre Ayton. We also consider Davion Mitchell, Eric Bledsoe, De'Andre Hunter and Tony Bradley with Nikola Vucevic sidelined for the Bulls. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down big nights for NBA wings as Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 48 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker finally broke out, as well as discuss if it's time to move Will Barton before he cools off (and before Michael Porter Jr. comes back). The duo show love for what big men Montrezl Harrell and Myles Turner are doing this sea...