Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

Matt 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) Wai...

Matt 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,...

Matt 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 Ir...

Matt 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...

On 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 flouri...

Matt 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 J...

Jared 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....

In 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 h...

Matt 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 Van...

 Steve 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 ni...

Matt 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...

Karl-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_Trut h) 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 Fr...

March 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....

Matt 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:...

Matt 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 conver...

 Steve 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 h...

Matt 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, M...

Kyle 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 th...

Matt 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...

Matt 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 C...

With 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. Al...

Matt 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...

Ja 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) Scotti...

Matt 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 asso...

Matt 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: Ke...