Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

On Thursday's Roundball Stew Doc (@docktora) and Raph (@raphiellej) break down the remaining NBA schedule as it pertains to fantasy hoops. Four teams play three games this week and they highlight players from those teams to take a flier on. The duo also analyze the five-game weeks for the Raptors and Cavs and recommend moves and pickups based on those schedules. Among the players discussed: Deni A...

Matt Stroup is joined by Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) , Zak Hanshew (@zakthemonster), Brad Stonebraker, and Jared Johnson (Jae_Tha_Truth) to look at the landscape for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and Darius Bazley on the tanking Thunder, and whether we'll see Damian Lillard suit up again this season for the Blazers. Also on this episode: the impact of CJ McCollum on Brandon Ingram in N...

Draymond Green (back) is out until mid-March at the earliest, and injury updates have been scarce for guys like James Wiseman, Malcolm Brogdon, and of course Zion Williamson. 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! (4:11) Draymond Green injury update (8:06) Ben S...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some of the best and worst of NBA All-Star weekend, the impact of Chris Paul's injury, and some more waiver pickups to consider. Among the still-widely-available names we discuss: Deni Avdija, Jaxson Hayes, Maxi Kleber and Donte DiVincenzo. (1:40) Chris Paul injury impact (7:25) Goran Dragić to  the Brooklyn Nets (8:29) All-Star Weekend takeaways (16:52) Wai...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander highlight some waiver wire pickups to consider as we arrive at the All-Star break, including Jaden McDaniels, Deni Avdija, and a suddenly-productive-again Jaxson Hayes. Also on this episode: The landscape in L.A. in the wake of Anthony Davis's injury, Alperen Sengun's up and down week, and can we finally trust Maxi Kleber? (03:45) Latest news on Anthony Davis injury...

 In Thursday's Roundball Stew Steve Alexander (@Docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@RaphielleJ) talk big names and injuries after Anthony Davis went down on Wednesday night with a scary ankle injury. Chris Paul injured his right hand but is reportedly fine while stars like Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards were back in action.  Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood were out with illnesses allowing for Alp...

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Corey Parson, Aaron Robinson and Jared Johnson to hit a wide range of fantasy and betting topics, including Buddy Hield's resurgence in Indiana, the best and worst NBA teams against the spread, and advice for managing fantasy playoff schedules. Also on this episode: a career night for Tyus Jones, and is it time to be concerned about Brandon I...

(0:47) Josh Hart and Justice Winslow take over in Portland (4:22) Ben Simmons is introduced to The Nets (8:17) Steph Curry comes back to form (11:00) Terance Mann and the new Clippers rotation (14:31) Josh Giddey: A Triple Double Machine (19:49) Demar DeRozan continues MVP candidacy (24:45) Analyzing the fantasy value of the Bucks' lineup (28:06) CJ McCollum trade impact on the Pelicans (31:41) Go...

Matt Stroup and Dr. A discuss some of the fallout from the first weekend after the NBA trade deadline, including injury updates on Zach LaVine, John Collins, Michael Porter Jr. and Norm Powell — and why Terance Mann is suddenly an intriguing pickup in fantasy leagues. Also on this episode: our expectations for Oshae Brissett, Jalen Smith, Jonathan Kuminga, and Moe Harkless. (1:25) Michael Porter J...

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A discuss some of the biggest winners and losers at the NBA trade deadline (including Andre Drummond, Derrick White, and Jaxson Hayes), as well as some of the top waiver pickups to consider right now. Among the names we hit: Devin Vassell, Thomas Bryant, Donte DiVincenzo, and yes — Aleksej Pokusevski. (4:09) Trade Deadline winners and losers (13:46) Pacers' front c...

 Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) talk breaking trade news, including a four-way deal involving the Kings, Pistons, Bucks and Clippers, as well as a trade between the Raptors and the Spurs that could negatively impact Chris Boucher.  The guys weigh in on the James Harden situation in Brooklyn and his apparent desire to go to Philly, and also break down the massive fa...

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Noah Rubin, Renee Miller, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson to discuss some fallout from the trade that sent Domantas Sabonis to the Kings, and Tyrese Haliburton/Buddy Hield to the Pacers — and what this means for rookies Chris Duarte and Davion Mitchell. Plus, a big-picture discussion of trade deadline DFS strategy, and the outlook for Cam Thomas with the Net...

C.J. McCollum has been traded to the Pelicans, triggering a ton of interesting fantasy fallout. Plus, Isaiah Jackson and Davion Mitchell need to be grabbed, the Wizards' bleak fantasy landscape, and much more. Ryan Knaus ( @ryanknaus ) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) discuss hot pickups and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! (0:58) Pick Up of the Day (6:44...

Matt Stroup and Dr. A discuss the impact of the Caris LeVert-to-Cleveland trade, our expectations for Jaxson Hayes after a very intriguing stretch of games, and some fresh waiver wire pickups coming out of the weekend. Also on this episode: Is it time to stash Alperen Sengun and Isaiah Jackson ahead of the trade deadline? (2:17) Caris LeVert to the Cavs: How it impacts Indiana (4:09) Trailblazers...

With the NBA trade deadline less than one week away, Matt Stroup (@mattstroup), Jonas Nader (@jonasnader), and Dr. A (@docktora) discuss some forward-thinking waiver wire pickups, including Willy Hernangomez, Jaxson Hayes, Alperen Sengun, Isaiah Jackson, and Davion Mitchell. Also on this episode: The case for (and against) adding Tre Mann and Reggie Bullock right now. (1:19) Thunderstruck: Tre Man...

Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) and Steve Alexander (@docktora) broke down a handful of big nights around the Association from players filling in for inured players, including Nic Claxton, Davion Mitchell, Tre Mann, Reggie Bullock, Ziaire Williams, Trent Forrest and a guy named Terry Taylor who went off in Indy on Wednesday.  (02:30) Do you trust Brooklyn's Nic Claxton? (9:45) Are we on the Reggie...

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Tom Casale, Zak Hanshew and Brad Stonebraker to discuss the latest on Josh Giddey and Davion Mitchell, an intriguing stash in Jaxson Hayes, and the college players — including Auburn's Jabari Smith — who could be on our fantasy rosters before we know it. Also on this episode: the case for the Raptors as the most fantasy-friendly roster in the...

Isaiah Jackson erupted in his first NBA start and has plenty of post-trade-deadline upside. Jerami Grant is returning, but how does his rest-of-season outlook stack up in Detroit or elsewhere? Plus, betting award talk!  Ryan Knaus ( @ryanknaus ) and Zak Hanshew ( @ZaktheMonster ) discuss hot pickups and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! (0:42) Pickup of the...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander are joined by special guest Brian Rosenworcel from the band Guster to discuss injuries to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and James Harden, plus some waiver wire options to consider at the start of Week 16. Also on this episode: the long-term upside and intrigue of Isaiah Jackson. (4:18) SGA ankle injury (6:36) Lebron's knee injury and the rise of Malik Monk (9:37) Harden i...

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander discuss some of the most intriguing waiver wire pickups in fantasy basketball right now, including Amir Coffey, Luke Kennard, Gabe Vincent, and Onyeka Okongwu. We also discuss some pre-trade deadline stashes, with Goga Bitadze, Isaiah Jackson and KJ Martin at the center of the conversation. (2:23) Clippers' supporting cast is stepping up (6:17) Pacers'...

On the latest Roundball Stew Podcast Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) sat down with the TV voice of the Atlanta Hawks, Bob Rathbun (@bobrathbuntv), who talks about the Hawks' playoff chances, the return of Bogdan Bogdanovic, the development of Onyeke Okongwu and what it's like to be quarantined 15 minutes before a live broadcast of an NBA game.  Steve shares an old s...

Matt Stroup is joined by Raphielle Johnson, Brad Stonebraker, Vaughn Dalzell, Aaron Robinson and Jared Johnson to talk Anthony Davis's return, the case for Joel Embiid as MVP, plus the second-half outlook for No.1 overall pick Cade Cunningham. Also on this episode: Jusuf Nurkic is trending up, and what to do with Amir Coffey, Luke Kennard and Kevin Porter Jr. (00:39) Cade Cunningham's surge (06:17...

Kevin Love continues to shine in a reserve role for Cleveland, but is there more value to be mined without Lauri Markkanen (ankle)? Plus, a look at OKC’s bleak fantasy landscape, injury tidbits for Paul George and Draymond Green, and the latest on NBA Top Shot (NFTs)!  Ryan Knaus ( @ryanknaus ) and Jared Johnson ( @Jae_Tha_Truth ) discuss hot pickups and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops new...

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander look at some of the key fantasy storylines at the start of Week 15 of the NBA season, including Jayson Tatum’s huge 51-point game, plus injury updates on Damian Lillard, Alex Caruso, Malcolm Brogdon and more. Also on this episode: waiver wire pickups to consider coming out of the weekend, with Nassir Little, Luke Kennard and Kessler Edwards on our radar. (2:27)  Jas...

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander highlight some of the most intriguing waiver wire pickups to consider right now, including Ayo Dosunmu, Goga Bitadze, Terence Davis and a number of others. Plus, what to expect from Onyeka Okongwu, Chris Duarte, and Devin Vassell in the days/weeks ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...