Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander run through the top waiver wire pickups in fantasy basketball for Week 13, with the Nuggets at the center of the conversation with a five-game week. We consider just how far you should go in adding Nuggets for your fantasy squads, as we consider names including Malik Beasley, Mason Plumlee and Juancho Hernangomez. Plus, the outlook is trending up drastically for a p...

Lots of games, lots of back-to-back sets, lots of injuries and lots of potential blowouts, so a lot of value. We'll go over the Bulls and who should step up both in the starting lineup and off the bench. Plus, we'll hit some fantasy pickups. Keep an eye out on some resting players today, and there is plenty of value to spend up for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Russell Westbrook. Plus, the Celtics are...

With 2019 upon us, Ryan Knaus and Tommy Beer join Matt Stroup to look at some of the biggest surprises in fantasy hoops from the last month, from a suddenly dominant Myles Turner to fast-rising young players including De'Aaron Fox and Deandre Ayton. Plus, the lofty ceiling for Bradley Beal without John Wall, the quietly outstanding Larry Nance and ongoing questions surrounding Danilo Gallinari. We...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss the top waiver wire pickups in fantasy hoops this week, including our best estimate of what Tomas Satoransky can accomplish with John Wall headed for season-ending surgery. Plus, how Phoenix Suns rookie Mikal Bridges is starting to look like the next Robert Covington, what to do with a surging and slumping Rodions Kurucs of the Nets, and why Wizards big man...

Lots of notes in this edition or what should be a loaded slate. We'll talk about how the Lakers can overcome Rajon Rondo missing time, the Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine problems, the Suns playing well, the Nets offense absolutely rolling, lots of quotes and a lot more. Plus, we'll go over all the value plays and some high-priced studs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Matt Stroup and Mike Gallagher break down the fallout from the LeBron James Christmas Day groin injury. Plus, a look at some underachieving players and how likely they are to break out in the second half. We discuss why Aaron Gordon should be able to to break out of his recent slump, why you want to consider trading for Jamal Murray and Bogdan Bogdanovic, and the reasons to be concerned about a sl...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander run down the top waiver wire pickups in fantasy hoops, with the latest on what to make of Tyler Johnson and Derrick Jones Jr. in Miami. Plus, the outlook on a scalding hot Reggie Bullock, steady Hawks rookie Kevin Huerter and what you might be able to get from backup point guards Jeremy Lin and J.J. Barea. That and much more on this edition of the waiver wire podcas...

Lots going on! We kick off the first five minutes talking about the injuries to the Rockets and Heat. Should help DFS players and especially season-long managers. Plus, there are a lot of back-to-back sets, so we'll set up some potential landmines. We'll also dig in on Robert Williams and a lot of DFS punt plays. Plus, Anthony Davis vs. LeBron James should be a treat for the late game. Happy Holid...

Matt Stroup and Ryan Knaus rip through some fantasy basketball predictions for 2019, assessing whether Deandre Ayton can make a run at top-25 value, whether Chris Paul can extend his outrageous streak of top-10 finishes and whether Derrick Jones Jr. can maintain his eye-catching production of late. Plus, a look at how high John Wall, Lauri Markkanen and Lonzo Ball can land, and what to expect from...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander highlight the top fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups for Week 10. In New York, Emmanuel Mudiay is making a shocking run toward must-own status, while rookie Kevin Knox is playing a ton of minutes and suddenly making a significant fantasy impact. Nemanja Bjelica is worth our consideration yet again with Marvin Bagley injured, while Hawks rookie Kevin Huerter and...

Lots of injuries for tonight to create a lot of value. Plus, we have some changing rotations with coaches going younger sooner. Mark Guindi breaks some great analysis with lots of cheap plays and a litany of punts to spend up. What's up with Giannis Antetokounmpo? We talk about all of that and dive into some other players stuck in minor slumps. Plus, Spencer Dinwiddie got paid and gets a great mat...

Matt Stroup and Tommy Beer check in on the star NBA rookies, and underline why Deandre Ayton remains the top rookie to own going forward -- even over Luka Doncic and Jaren Jackson Jr. Plus, why you might be able to capitalize on the hype surrounding Doncic, and why it may be worth exercising caution on Jackson Jr. We also break down some recent hot streaks (including Jaylen Brown, Darren Collison...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander take a run through the week's top waiver wire adds, finding a wide array of options in Denver and Miami. With Hassan Whiteside away from the team, we consider where to prioritize Kelly Olynyk, Bam Adebayo and even Justise Winslow. And with Gary Harris and Paul Millsap both injured for the Nuggets, that means names from Monte Morris to Trey Lyles to Juancho Hernangom...

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Who are the biggest headaches in fantasy hoops? Ryan Knaus and Matt Stroup pop some ibuprofen and attempt to answer this question, and what fantasy owners should do in each case. Among the names we consider: Nicolas Batum, Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Smith Jr. and a handful of Knicks (including Kevin Knox and Emmanuel Mudiay). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander run down the top waiver wire pickups in fantasy hoops, putting emphasis on a pair of young upside options on the tanking Phoenix Suns — Elie Okobo and Josh Jackson. Plus, why Emmanuel Mudiay may be worth a look (seriously) during a four-game week for the Knicks, and what to expect from fringe point guard options from Cory Joseph to Tim Frazier. (Check our Steve’s wa...

It's a packed Friday night slate with 11 games! There are a lot of injuries, which leaves a lot of value around in such a busy night. We'll have a ridiculous amount of news and notes while Mark Guindi brings his analysis on what to do with the info. Should be a fun Friday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

Matt Stroup and Jared Johnson dive into a 10-game Wednesday NBA slate, looking at some notable hot streaks and slumps -- and what to make of them. Are D'Angelo Russell and Ricky Rubio going to be trustworthy fantasy options going forward? Should we be concerned about cold streaks for Trae Young and Andrew Wiggins? And is this the calm before the storm or the beginning of the end for Lou Williams?...

Matt Stroup and Raphielle Johnson look at the top waiver wire pickups in fantasy basketball heading into Week 7. Among the names we consider: Collin Sexton and Cedi Osman of the Cavs as well as two more players who are putting up big numbers on bad teams: Noah Vonleh of the Knicks and Hawks backup PG Jeremy Lin. We also look at some potential players to drop, debating whether it's time to let go o...

It's a mega slate, so Mike Gallagher tries to fly through it as fast as he can. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Beer and Mike Gallagher join Matt Stroup to preview a 13-game slate of NBA games on the eve of Thanksgiving. We hit at least one story line from every game, including the rising values of Mikal Bridges and John Collins, the insane scoring binge for Kemba Walker and how Jimmy Butler fits in with the Sixers. Plus, is Gordon Hayward a good buy low? And is Collin Sexton potentially overrated in...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander prioritize the top waiver wire options, from Collin Sexton to Tyler Johnson to Juancho Hernangomez. Plus, how backup point guards including Shelvin Mack and Jeremy Lin can help your fantasy squad, and why Kevin Knox and Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks are intriguing long-term bets. Check out Steve's column on Rotoworld right here . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

We have an eight-game slate with a lot of action early, so we should have a good amount of info before we set our lineups. There are a lot of lineup changes coming and most of these games should be close, too. We'll talk about the Jimmy Butler factor and how that could mess with the other 76ers. Plus, we'll have all sorts of stats, quotes and plenty of DFS spin along the way. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Tommy Beer and Matt Stroup preview an 11-game NBA Wednesday, breaking down the landscape in Brooklyn without Caris LeVert, and explaining why Otto Porter is an even better buy low candidate than before. Plus, a breakout season for Pascal Siakam, and the outlook for Robert Covington and Dario Saric in Minnesota after the Jimmy Butler trade. All that and much more as we hit at least one story line f...

Steve Alexander joins Matt Stroup to sort through the top waiver wire pickups in fantasy hoops, and there are some exciting ones right now, from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Derrick White to Collin Sexton. We also discuss what to do with a suddenly struggling Nemanja Bjelica, and look at some of the players fantasy owners can consider dropping to make room on their rosters. (Here's the link to Steve...