RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Revisiting Preseason Over/Unders

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson go team-by-team to re-examine the preseason Vegas wins over/unders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Kawhi Saga x Davis' MVP Case x West Playoff Race

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to dive into the Kawhi Leonard saga, make Anthony Davis' MVP case, sort out the West playoff race, remember Davi...

Affordable, High-Upside Targets

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss recent news from around the league before diving into players who can be easily attained before your fantasy trade d...

Playoff Restructuring + Handicapping the Awards Races

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson give their final thoughts on All-Star Weekend, debate whether the NBA should restructure its playoff format, and hash o...

Full All-Star Weekend Recap

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha wish Stephon Marbury a happy 41st birthday, recap all of the happenings from All-Star Weekend, discuss Rich Cho's tenure ...

Midseason Overachievers & Disappointments

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss players who have either overachieved or disappointed prior to the All-Star break.  Learn more about your ad choices...

All-Star Preview x 2017 Re-Draft

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson slander Hasheem Thabeet/David Kahn, preview All-Star Weekend, re-hash the first 10 picks of the 2017 draft, talk expect...

Buyouts x Deadline Fallout x All-Star Saturday Preview

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to welcome Brandon Jennings to the G-League, give initial thoughts on the Cavs' new additions and future plans, ...

Trade Deadline Fallout

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train review all the fantasy implications of Thursday's eventful trade deadline.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Full Trade Deadline Recap

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson break down every deadline deal, new Finals odds, Tyreke/DeAndre staying put, Isaiah's future in the league, and much mo...

Looking Ahead to the Trade Deadline

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk Jonny Flynn, Tyreke Evans/Marcus Smart destinations, early returns on the Blake Griffin trade, what's next for LeBro...

Trade Deadline Waiver Wire Targets

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train dive into all the worthwhile waiver wire targets ahead of the trade deadline.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

NBA Front Offices: A Case Study

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After a moment of silence honoring Tractor Traylor, Nick Whalen and James Anderson give their final thoughts on the Blake Griffin trade and talk Mirot...

1/31/18 NBA DFS Wednesday

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller go over a slate that could be without Devin Booker, and suggest that Dwight Howard might make for a better GPP play than Joe...

Blake Fallout x Mirotic (Almost) Dealt x City Unis

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha examine both sides of the Blake Griffin trade, break down the (almost) Nikola Mirotic trade, and take an in-depth look at...

1/29/18 NBA DFS Monday

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller walk through a difficult six-game slate, touching on a handful of intriguing players for both 50/50s and GPPs. Learn more ab...

Chasing Rebounds and Blocks

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Shannon discuss a handful of players who are easily attainable and can help boost totals for rebounds and blocks in the second half of the se...

All-Star Draft + What to do with the Brooklyn Pick

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On Acie Law's 33rd birthday, Nick Whalen and James Anderson discuss what the Cavs can do to right ship, whether or they should trade the Brooklyn pick...

1/24/18 NBA DFS Wednesday

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller emphasis a potential gold-mine in the form of the Bulls/76ers matchup, highlighting a variety of different cheap plays at th...

Kidd Out + All-Star Reserves

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On Larry Hughes' 39th birthday, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down Jason Kidd's exit from the Milwaukee Bucks, more turmoil in Cleveland, and the...

1/22/18 NBA DFS Monday

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller touch on a number of injuries affecting the nine-game slate, including a plethora from the 76ers/Grizzlies game. Learn more ...

Chasing Three-Pointers and Assists

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train react to the Kemba Walker trade rumors before discussing players who specialize in three-pointers and assists.  Learn more ...

1/17/18 NBA DFS Wednesday

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How chalky is Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins for Wednesday's 10-game slate? Joe Bartel and Ben Miller discuss their expectations for the duo, as w...

A Quiet Monday Night in the NBA

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a deep dive into Cavs/Warriors and Cleveland's roster issues, talk Rockets/Clippers, West contenders, hypothetical t...

Dynasty Values

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss dynasty values after reviewing recent news from around the league.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

1/10/18 NBA DFS Wednesday

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller key in on the PG position, touching on a wide variety of interesting names for Wednesday's 11-game slate including Kris Dunn...

Trade Destinations

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk potential landing spots for DeAndre Jordan, Nikola Mirotic, Jordan Clarkson, Lou Williams, Julius Randle, and much m...

1/8/18 NBA DFS Monday

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller touch on a handful of positions to pay up for, including the PF spot, in a merciless eight-game slate. Learn more about your...

Can they keep it up?

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss whether or not certain players can maintain their current averages, after discussing recent news from around the lea...

Cavs/Celtics, Mo Bamba, Rockets, Dunk Contest Wish List,

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson recap Cavs/Celtics, talk MVP race, break down Mo Bamba and pick the lucky contestants for the 2018 dunk contest. Learn ...

1/3/18 NBA DFS Wednesday

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Alex Barutha ring in the new year by analyzing Wednesday's 12-game slate, discussing which players benefit the most from the Spurs deci...

Harden Fallout, Fultz Expectations, Kemba's Future

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the fallout from James Harden's hamstring injury, what to expect from Markelle Fultz, the future of the Charlotte...

Trade Candidates

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train review potential trade candidates after discussing recent news from around the league.  Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Baron Davis, Luke Doncic, Trae Young, and the Best Contracts in the NBA

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson ask the tough questions about Baron Davis and Laura Dern, talk Trae Young and Luka Doncic, and take a deep dive into th...

Rookie Keeper Rankings

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train debate rookie keeper rankings after reviewing news from around the league.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Big Ballers Only

20 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson reflect on Kobe's place in history, break down Trae Young's huge night, look back on the 2017 lottery, and debate the l...

12/20/17 NBA DFS Wednesday

20 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller suggest punting at the PF position with limited options Wednesday, highlighting players such as Chris Paul and James Harden ...

Remembering Kobe + Bulls are BACK

20 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss Kobe's career and his place in history, the Bulls' winning streak, Victor Oladipo's hot start, DeAndre Jordan's f...

NBA Roundtable Preview

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train dive into recent news around the league before discussing RotoWire's recent NBA Roundtable article.  Learn more about your ...

Trey Lyles Appreciation Hour

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson recap Paul George's return to Indiana, talk favorite bench players, Trae Young, Eminem, Donovan Mitchell comparisons an...

12/13/17 NBA DFS Wednesday

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller key in on the SG position as a point of interest in Wednesday's nine-game slate, with options such as James Harden and Victo...

Trouble in OKC + Surprise Players

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the Thunder's struggles, Paul George's future, and the biggest surprise players of the season thus far. Learn mor...

12/12/17 NBA DFS Tuesday

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller struggle to come up with the perfect lineup for Tuesday's seven-game slate and mull over what a potential injury to Joel Emb...

Buy-Low, Sell-High Candidates

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon convinces D.J. to wear sweatpants and K-Train couldn't be more disgusted. After everyone speaks their peace, they discuss recent news from aro...

The Alando Tucker Draft

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson talk Warriors minus Steph, Cavs' winning streak, Aaron Gordon's breakout, Mo Bamba, Kevin Knox, Jay-Z and much more. Le...

12/6/17 NBA DFS Wednesday

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller weave their way through Wednesday's 10-game slate, touching on a dilemma at the small forward spot, as well as what to do wi...

The Hoot Gibson Episode

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha wish Josh Smith a happy 32nd birthday, talk Curry's ankle, KD's ejection, Detroit's start, where Donovan Mitchell should ...

12/4/17 NBA DFS Monday

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller discuss which games to stack for Monday's 11-game slate, including a likely high-scoring affair between the Suns and 76ers. ...

Star Players Returning From Injury

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train discuss how to handle star players returning from injury after reviewing top news from around the league.  Learn more about...

Grizzlies Future + Early Season Predictions Gone Wrong

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to talk about the future of the Grizzlies, Detroit's hot start, Brandon Ingram's development, Ben Simmons' fre...

11/29/17 NBA DFS Wednesday

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller highlight an intriguing list of value plays for Wednesday's 10-game slate, and discuss the best way to tackle multiple playe...

Fizdale Out in Memphis, Blake Griffin Injury Fallout

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha dissect what led to the firing of David Fizdale in Memphis, discuss the Clippers' options in the wake of Blake Griffin's ...

11/27/17 NBA DFS Monday

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller sort through a difficult eight game slate, with a number of notable players hampered by injuries prior to tip-off. Learn mor...

11/22/17 NBA DFS Wednesday

22 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller attempt to sort through a massive 14-game pre-Thanksgiving NBA slate, focusing on the revenge games for Kevin Durant and Eri...

Kyrie, Clippers' struggles, Philly's Ceiling, MVP Race

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk Kyrie's offense, struggles in Utah and L.A., the Sixers' ceiling, MVP race, Spencer Dinwiddie + much more. Learn mor...

11/20/17 NBA DFS Monday

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller analyze a handful of injuries that could impact Monday's 11-game NBA slate, including John Wall's game-time status. Learn mo...

Players to Monitor on the Waiver Wire

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train talk about players currently sitting on the waiver wire who are worth keeping an eye on, after they discuss recent news from...

LeBron to the Wizards. Book It.

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson talk Embiid's big night, Lonzo's future, 2018 lottery prospects, LeBron's future, The Diplomats, and much more. Learn m...

11/15/17 NBA DFS Wednesday

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller tackle Wednesday's 11 game slate, focusing on what injuries to Carmelo Anthony and Mike Conley could mean for your DFS lineu...

Tyreke Evans/Brandon Jennings Appreciation Day

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the top storylines after a busy Monday night in the NBA. Topics include: Brandon Jennings' 55-point game, Udonis ...

How to Salvage Your Season

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Shannon discuss strategy for keeper, season-long and DFS formats after reviewing recent news from around the league.  Learn more about your ...

The NBA's 10 Most Exciting Players

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson talk draft busts, Eric Bledsoe, Lonzo Ball and rank their 10 favorite players to watch. Learn more about your ad choice...

11/8/17 NBA DFS Wednesday

08 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller are back to break down the five-game Wednesday NBA slate, with their attention focused squarely on an enticing matchup for S...

Bledsoe Trade Special

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha and DJ Trainor to break down the Eric Bledsoe trade. Then, Nick and Alex dissect the Cavs' struggles, the rise o...

11/7/17 NBA DFS Tuesday

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller take a look at the 10-game slate, eyeing up a potential rosy fantasy situation for Anthony Davis and the Pelicans. Learn mor...

Sell-High Candidates

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train discuss their current sell-high candidates after reviewing recent news from around the league. Learn more about your ad cho...

True or False: Early-Season Edition

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to answer the tough questions. Will Aaron Gordon shoot 37% from three? Will Kristaps Porzingis start the All-S...

11/1/17 NBA DFS Wednesday

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller go over a loaded 12-game NBA slate, touching on a variety of topics including whether or not you should pay up for John Wall...

Surprise Teams, Surprise Players

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss their five biggest surprise teams through the first two weeks of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices...

10/30/17 NBA DFS Monday

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller sort together lineups with and without Anthony Davis/DeMarcus Cousins for Monday's nine-game NBA DFS slate. Learn more about...

Panic Button

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train decide which players deserve the panic button, after discussing recent news from around the league.  Learn more about your ...

Are we sure the Timberwolves are good?

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson talk Lonzo Ball, Philly's early struggles, Minnesota's defense, Western Conference tiers, the Suns' resurgence and much...

10/25/17 NBA DFS Wednesday

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller highlight key value plays on Wednesday's 11-game NBA slate, including PJ Tucker going against the 76ers. Learn more about yo...

Ben Simmons, Good Basketball Player

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down the top storylines from the first week of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

10/23/17 NBA DFS Monday

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel and Ben Miller break down Monday's eight-game NBA slate and discuss whether or not it's worth paying high prices for Giannis Antetokounmpo....

Waiver Wire Targets

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Shannon react to breaking news around the league before discussing their waiver wire targets and favorite options for Friday's FanDuel slate....

Chatting with Frank Kaminsky

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel (@JBFantasySports) talks with Hornets center Frank Kaminsky (@FSKPart3) about his time with the Wisconsin Badgers, his love for movies and ...

Talking Thunder with Brett Dawson

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are joined by Brett Dawson of The Oklahoman to recap OKC's eventful summer, preview the season, make some predictions, an...

10/18/17 NBA DFS Wednesday

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bartel (@JBFantasyports) and Ben Miller (@BenManDoingWork) take a look at the 11-game NBA DFS slate on Wednesday and highlight who is worth paying...

Draft Strategy

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Shannon go over top news around the league before discussing draft strategy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Actual Fantasy Basketball Talk

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by RotoWire's Alex Barutha to talk draft trends, rookies, preseason injuries, and what to expect from the league's bottom-feeder...

Busts

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train go over the top news heading into Friday, Oct. 6 before reviewing the players they think have bust potential.  Learn more a...

All-Star Draft + Preseason Observations

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to break down the new NBA All-Star format and praise Kyle Kuzma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Predicting the All-Stars: Western Conference

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson predict which 12 players will represent the West in Los Angeles in February, making the case for and against each of th...

Sleepers

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon and K-Train dust off the train whistle and discuss their sleepers heading into the new season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Nuggets Preview with Harrison Wind

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Harrison Wind of BSN Denver joins the show to preview the Denver Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn ...

Predicting the All-Stars: Eastern Conference

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After one of the busiest summers in NBA history, Nick Whalen and James Anderson debate which 12 players could, should, and will represent the Eastern ...

Over/Unders -- Part II

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson make their picks against the Vegas over/under win totals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Over/Unders -- Part I

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to recap last season's picks and dive into the 2017-18 Vegas over/under win totals for each team. Learn more a...

James Anderson Return Pod

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by The Insider himself, James Anderson to break down the NBA schedule, rank the teams in the West, analyze the MVP race and take...

Cavaliers Deep Dive with Chris Fedor

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by Chris Fedor, Cavaliers reporter for Cleveland.com, to delve into what's been a dramatic offseason for the Cavs. Topics includ...

Timberwolves Offseason with Jon Krawczynski

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press to break down the Timberwolves' offseason. Topics include: The Jimmy Butler and Ricky...

Cavaliers Offseason with Carter Rodriguez

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by Carter Rodriguez of Fear the Sword to break down all of the storylines from a busy offseason in Cleveland. Topics include: Ky...

Thunder Offseason with Brett Dawson

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor are joined by Brett Dawson, Thunder reporter for The Oklahoman. Topics include: Brett's career in sports writing, Dee Brown...

Gordon Hayward: Has Only Been Player of the Week One Time

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by DJ Trainor recap all of the major free agency moves from the past week and project next season's playoff teams. Learn more ab...

Draft Recap + Free Agency Talk

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson recap all of the reaches, steals, trades, and storylines from the 2017 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

NBA Draft Mega-Preview

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With the NBA Draft mere hours away, Nick Whalen and James Anderson take a deep dive into all of the storylines leading up to Thursday night. Learn mor...

Offseason Chatter

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. Trainor and Nick Whalen discuss the NBA offseason happenings over the last couple of days, including the Lakers/Nets trade, Hawks/Hornets trade, ...

NBA Draft Preview with Ricky O'Donnell

07 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With the 2017 NBA Draft just over two weeks away, Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation drops by to break down all of the storylines and scenarios leading up t...

NBA Finals Preview

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by DJ Trainor to break down the NBA Finals, including what's on the line for each of the key players. Learn more about your ad c...