Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

Matt Stroup is joined by KC Johnson (Bulls Insider for NBC Sports Chicago) to talk about the latest with Zach LaVine's free agency, Lonzo Ball's knee, and more, followed by an NBA Finals preview with Raphielle Johnson and Jared Johnson. Also on this episode: the outlook for Sixth Man of the Year Tyler Herro in Miami after his comments that he wants to join the starting lineup next season. Hosted b...

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Jared Johnson discuss the Warriors return to the NBA Finals — focusing on Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney — and look at the offseason drama unfolding in Brooklyn with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and Ben Simmons. Also on this episode: the outlook for Zion Williamson after an encouraging update on his foot, and Zach LaVine looks likely to stay with the Bul...

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Brad Stonebraker discuss the latest from the Warriors-Mavs and Heat-Celtics series — including Jimmy Butler's worrisome knee — and break down recent rumors on Zach LaVine, Bradley Beal, Chet Holmgren and more. Also on this episode: Are the Suns and Deandre Ayton potentially headed toward a breakup? (02:15) Conference finals discussion (14:45) Kyrie Irving's future (17:...

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) react to the latest from the NBA Playoffs — with Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors now up 3-0 over Luka Doncic and the Mavs — and break down the seventh round of fantasy leagues from this past season, with Evan Mobley poised for a potentially monstrous second year. Also on this episode: What's the outlook for D'Angelo Russell, Br...

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup), Ryan Knaus (@RyanKnaus), and Brad Stonebraker (@BradBraker97)react to Marcus Smart's monster Game 2, and discuss whether Luka Doncic and the Mavs can bounce back in Game 2 against the Warriors. Also on this episode: What happens if you try to punt points in fantasy leagues? Is there a path to winning? (Spoiler: No.) However, taking points out of the equation gives us a g...

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Raphielle Johnson discuss the fallout from Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery, projecting destinations for the top five picks, including Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero. Also on this episode: what we're watching for from Luka Doncic in the Mavs-Warriors Western Conference Finals, and is Jimmy Butler convincing us to move him up our fantasy draft boards — de...

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) react to Sunday's game sevens (including Luka Doncic and the Mavs knocking out Chris Paul and the Suns), plus a review of the sixth round of fantasy leagues — with Jaylen Brown and Jordan Poole among the players we discuss. Also on this episode: Can Clint Capela bounce back from a disappointing season, and are we headed for a Scottie Barnes...

Matt Stroup, Raphielle Johnson and Steve Alexander discuss who's rising and who's falling during these NBA Playoffs from a fantasy perspective, including Tyrese Maxey, Desmond Bane, Al Horford, Mike Conley, and Dillon Brooks. Also on this episode: Is a Jaren Jackson Jr. breakout imminent in 2022-23? (04:12) Fantasy playoff stock watch (11:34) Al Horford = Stock up (23:05) Desmond Bane or Tyrese Ma...

This episode dives into Chris Paul's recent struggles, James Harden's new reality, and Ja Morant's right knee bone bruise. Along the way, hosts Ryan Knaus and Raphielle Johnson dole out DFS advice for all of the Conference semifinals matchups! (01:10) Ja Morant injury (06:12) Steven Adams conversation (10:33) Mavericks/Suns series (18:02) 76ers/Heat series (25:06) Props for Al Horford Hosted by Si...

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora)  discuss the latest from the NBA Playoffs — where Ja Morant is sidelined with a knee injury — and break down the players who posted fifth-round fantasy value this season, including playoff standouts Mikal Bridges and Tyrese Maxey. We also forecast our fantasy expectations for CJ McCollum, John Collins, Mo Bamba and more. (3:03) Jokic wins 2...

Matt 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 (1...

Matt 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 tank...

Matt 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)...

Matt 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 William...

Matt 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...

Matt 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 pla...

Matt 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...

Matt 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...

Matt 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 Ba...

April 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 dow...

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With 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...

Matt 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 Litt...

Matt 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 a...

Ryan 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 thi...