RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Warriors Dominance + Manu + All-NBA Implications

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by DJ Trianor to put the Warriors' dominance in historical context and discuss LeBron's bizarre Game 3, Manu's place in history,...

Draft Combine/Lottery Recap

17 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss their experience at the NBA Draft Combine and recap Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about y...

Warriors/Cavs Dominance + Raptors Aftermath + Samuel Dalembert + Draft Lottery

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by DJ Trainor to discuss the Cavs and Warriors respective dominance, Celtics/Wizards, Spurs/Rockets, the Raptors' future, Samuel...

Round 2 Roundup

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor recap the weekend in the NBA, talk Round 2 and break down the bizarrely entertaining Big Three League Draft. Learn more abo...

RIP in Peace Portland and Indiana

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor talk NBA Awards and Diamond Stone before reviewing the weekend in the NBA Playoffs and previewing the rest of Round 1. Lear...

Celtics, Hawks, Blazers in Trouble

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen, DJ Trainor and James Anderson recap the first five days of the NBA playoffs and preview what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices....

Game 1 Recaps

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor recap all eight Game 1's from opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Adios, Three Amigos

07 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train bid farewell and head into the offseason. Before the last train whistle of the season, the Three Amigos cover top news, giv...

All-NBA Teams + More T-Mac Talk

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson pick the All-NBA teams, talk T-Mac, future HoF candidates, Luke Kennard, Cavs/Celtics and more. Learn more about your a...

Drew Gooden Has More Double-Doubles Than David West

05 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor wrap the MVP discussion, scold the Orlando Magic, talk Cavs/Celtics, Lance’s glorious return, and much, much more. Learn ...

The Definitive MVP Podcast

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor take a deep dive into the MVP debate, hashing out the arguments for, and against, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kawhi Le...

The Revenge Game of All Revenge Games

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train go over recent news, settle their season-long bets, rant about the MVP discussion, give credit to underappreciated stat lin...

Spurs/Warriors + Brogdon vs. Saric

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson recap Warriors/Spurs, talk Rookie of the Year/Coach of the Year, and debate the top of the East. Learn more about your ...

30 Teams in 45 Minutes

29 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's exactly what it sounds like: Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor spend exactly -- okay, not exactly -- 90 seconds talking about each NBA team. Learn more ...

Monday Conversation with Andre Snellings

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by RotoWire's Andre Snellings to talk about his experience at the Sloan Conference in Boston, Devin Booker's outburst, the Cavs'...

Late-Season DFS Strategy

24 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train discuss recent news around the league, late-season DFS strategy, and specific picks for Friday's DFS slate. And of course, ...

First Round Mock + Sweet 16

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson discuss their recent first-round NBA mock draft, as well as discuss this weekend's Sweet Sixteen games. Learn more abou...

Talking Pelicans with Mason Ginsberg

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by Mason Ginsberg of BourbonStreetShots.com to break down the Pelicans’ expectations for the rest of the season, Jrue Holiday’...

Injuries, Injuries, Injuries

17 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Ken discuss the recent string of injuries throughout the NBA and other breaking news before giving candidates who could be shut down soon and...

Talking Hornets with Taylor Cunningham

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor are joined by Taylor Cunningham, TV host for the Charlotte Hornets and production assistant for the Carolina Panthers, to t...

Players to Target in the Remainder of the Season Ahead

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. Trainor is joined by Andre Snellings to talk about players around the league who might see an abnormal amount of playing time in the remainder of...

2017-18 Draft Preview

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train discuss recent news, look ahead at next season's draft value of certain players, and finish by previewing Friday's DFS slat...

The Real MVP

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to talk Celtics-Warriors, the Pelicans’ playoff chances, Brandon Ingram, and Eastern Conference seeding. The...

I Was Kevin Durant Before Kevin Durant

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor do a little bit of revisionist history, taking a look back at the NBA players, teams, prospects, ideas, and anything else t...

Burning Questions with DJ Trainor

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor sit down to answer some of the questions that may be on the minds of NBA fans this time of year, like: Who's the best Ameri...

How high should Joel Embiid be drafted next season?

03 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Shannon discuss recent news around the league, rest of season additions off the waiver wire, and Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your a...

Thursday Grab Bag with Toolbox Roundy

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by northeast Wisconsin’s own Adam Roundy (@A_Roundy) to discuss the future of the Milwaukee Bucks, the top of the East, and th...

Talking Pacers with Wheat Hotchkiss

01 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor are joined by Wheat Hotchkiss (@Wheat_Hotchkiss) of Pacers.com for a deep dive on the only team in NBA history to employ bo...

Celtics Deep Dive + Lowry Injury

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor discuss the implications of Kyle Lowry’s wrist injury, the future of the Celtics, AD & Boogie’s rocky start, Johnny O’...

More Reaction to the Trade Deadline

24 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and K-Train dive into the fantasy implications of Thursday's trade deadline and finish up by previewing Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about you...

Trade Deadline Recap + Mock Lottery 3.0

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to recap all of the action leading up to Thursday’s trade deadline. Then, the guys dive into James’ most-r...

All-Star Recap + Boogie Trade

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by DJ Trainor to recap the All-Star Game and All-Star Saturday Night. Then, James Anderson drops by for a deep dive on Boogie Co...

Second Half Breakout Candidates and Bongos

17 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train go over recent news before discussing their most disappointing players, favorite surprising players, and breakout candidate...

Live from New Orleans

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh out of the hot tub, Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to further analyze the Serge Ibaka trade and preview All-Star Weekend. Learn more ab...

Franchise Valuations + All-Star Preview

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

DJ Trainor and Nick Whalen discuss Forbes' latest NBA franchise valuations and preview this weekend's All-Star festivities. Learn more about your ad c...

Raptors Make a Move

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor break down the deal sending Serge Ibaka to Toronto, talk Kevin Love's knee, Jokic's emergence and much, much more. Learn m...

K-Train vs. James Dolan and the Knicks

10 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and Ken discuss recent news around the league, Ken gives his Old Man Rant on the Knicks and Charles Oakley, and they finish with an ove...

2014 NBA Re-Draft + Favorite College Hoops Legends

09 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson re-draft the 2014 class (you can find the article version of this on RotoWire.com), offer support to Charles Oakley and...

Shoutout to the Milwaukee Does

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor talk Cavs/Wizards, GM LeBron, Melo’s legacy, Warriors/Thunder, DeMarcus Cousins, Rasheed Wallace + much more. Learn more ...

The Charles Barkley Episode

03 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train discuss recent news around the league, the LeBron vs. Charles feud, and Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choic...

Happy Birthday, Dan Gadzuric

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to talk Malik Monk, Ball vs. Fultz, Carmelo's future, Ice Cube's 3 on 3 league, LeBron's backup point guard, a...

Talkings Hawks with KL Chouinard of Hawks.com

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by KL Chouinard of Hawks.com to discuss the Hawks' up-and-down season, the future of the team, Dwight Howard's fit, Johnny O'Bry...

Five Players of Interest with Andre Snellings

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. Trainor is joined by Andre Snellings to talk about Rajon Rondo, Otto Porter, Jaylen Brown, Goran Dragic, and Zach Randolph. Learn more about you...

Trade Talk in New York -- Fire in Chicago -- Broken Arm in Oklahoma City

27 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train discuss recent injury news, Carmelo Anthony's future with the Knicks, turbulence in Chicago, and Friday's DFS slate. Learn...

Mock Lottery 2.0

26 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and James discuss the most recent Mock Lottery and debate potential Western Conference reserve candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Shoutout Eric Bledsoe/Happy Birthday Acie Law IV

25 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor break down the Cavs' recent struggles, the return of Blake Griffin and the surging 76ers. Then, the guys pick the reserves ...

Surveying the Waiver Wire After Injuries to Paul, Gay, and Gasol

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train discuss recent injury news before turning to the waiver wire for alternative value. Other topics include Portland's struggl...

Talking Heat with Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor are joined by Ira Winderman, who is in his 29th season of covering the Miami Heat for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Topic...

The One Where Andre Brings Up Methuselah

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by RotoWire contributor Andre Snellings to talk MLK Day hoops, Carmelo Anthony's future, Towns/Wiggins vs. Giannis/Parker, and m...

Rest of Season Value on the Waiver Wire

13 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train discuss recent injury news, most added players over the last few days, and preview Friday's DFS slate. Perhaps most importa...

Talking NBA Draft with Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson are joined by SB Nation college basketball editor and NBA contributor, Ricky O'Donnell, to break down the 2017 NBA Draf...

Talking Thunder/Warriors with Anthony Slater of Bay Area News Group

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor are joined by Anthony Slater of Bay Area News Group to talk about his transition from covering the Thunder to covering the ...

Where does Derrick Rose go from here?

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Nick discuss the Derrick Rose incident, compare it with Rajon Rondo's career, and finish with Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat trade possibiliti...

All-Star Votes and Kyle Korver Trade

06 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and K-Train discuss some recent breaking news, in addition to previewing Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Shoutout Rashad McCants

05 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson break down All-Star voting first returns, Curry's next move, Josh Jackson's rise, Dennis Smith's triple-double, and muc...

Happy Birthday, Al "Big Classic" Jefferson

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor recap news from Tuesday night, debate the MVP, talk Giannis' rise, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Waiver Wire Pickups

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. Trainor and Andre Snellings discuss some potential players to add off the waiver wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Make the Shot, Write an Email

30 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and Ken talk about Shannon's newest trophy, go over some breaking news around the league, give a Staff Keeper League update, and finish...

Jabari Parker Might Be Really, Really Good

29 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson talk Jabari Parker, the Raptors' future, the bottom of the West, and more storylines around the NBA. Then, they break d...

Christmas Day (Uniforms) Lived Up to the Hype

28 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor break down the Warriors/Cavaliers Christmas Day showdown, debate whose team the Warriors are, talk trades, and recognize th...

Lazarus Was Just a Poor Man's Boogie Cousins

21 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor recap the resurrection of DeMarcus Cousins and the Cavs' win over Milwaukee, as well as preview the Christmas Day slate. To...

True or False, Round 2

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor take a "true or false" approach to a number of topics, including Western Conference injuries, All-Star voting, coaching hot...

In My Day, Superstars Didn't Rest

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and Ken go over some breaking news, discuss teams resting their best players, and preview Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad...

Mock Lottery 1.0

15 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson talk 2017 NBA Draft, focusing on James' Mock Lottery 1.0, which sends Josh Jackson to the 76ers, Markelle Fultz to the ...

Can Ben Simmons still win Rookie of the Year?

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Nick combine the 2015 and 2016 draft classes and re-draft based on what they've seen from each prospect so far. They also touch on the Cavali...

Weekly Headlines with Andre Snellings

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. Trainor previews the week ahead with RotoWire's Andre Snellings. They cover the Minnesota Timberwolves, Marc Gasol, Tim Frazier, Lou Williams, Ke...

Why can't the T-Wolves win?

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and Ken discuss breaking news around the league, try to understand Minnesota's slow start, give their favorite under-the-radar players,...

Quarter-Season All-NBA Teams

08 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson go through the excruciatingly difficult task of selecting their quarter-season All-NBA teams, talk lottery prospects, L...

Talking Cavaliers with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor are joined by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com for a deep dive into the Cavaliers. Topics include: The effects of LeBron's retu...

Cavs, Raptors and the top of the East

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On Josh Smith's birthday, Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor talk Rockets/Warriors, the Cavs' recent struggles, the Raptors' winning streak, Minnesota's futur...

How good is Andrew Harrison?

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and Ken react to Thursday's HOU vs. GSW game, discuss Andrew Harrison, debate about the greatest uniforms of all time, and preview Fri...

Let's Make Some Trades

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson lay out potential trade destinations for DeMarcus Cousins, Paul George, Zach LaVine, and John Wall, among others. Topic...

Talking Pistons with MLive.com's Aaron McMann

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor are joined Aaron McMann of MLive.com to break down the Pistons' up-and-down start to the season, the team's upcoming move t...

Thanksgiving Weekend Recap + Monday Preview

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by The Professor, Andre Snellings, to recap the Clippers' recent struggles, the surging Cavaliers, Jimmy Butler's ascent and muc...

Day of Regret

25 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. is joined by RotoWire's Andre Snellings to discuss players that have surprised and disappointed them this season. Learn more about your ad choic...

Turkey is Off the Board

23 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Nick briefly discuss Tuesday's results before previewing Wednesday's 13-game slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Happy Birthday Stromile Swift

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor recap the weekend, talk trades, and take a way-too-early look at the current playoff landscape. Learn more about your ad c...

Shave the Unibrow?

18 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon McKeown (@rotoshannon) and Ken Crites (@KenCrites) discuss DFS picks for Friday and sell-high candidates in season-long leagues, including Ant...

Early Season NBA Draft Update

17 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson recap the week in college basketball with a special focus on players who could hear their names called in the 2017 NBA ...

True or False

16 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Nick survey the league by playing a game of True or False. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more a...

Andrew Wiggins: Good At Basketball

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by DJ Trainor to recap the weekend in the NBA, headlined by Andrew Wiggins' 47-point outburst against the Lakers on Sunday night...

Concerning Players and Friday DFS

11 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and Ken discuss injury news, players they're already concerned about, and the Friday DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

More Zach LaVine Love

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson talk Wolves, Boston's slow start, the emergence of Harrison Barnes, the future of the Phoenix Suns and much, much more....

Who is... Dorian Finney-Smith?

09 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor recap the latest happenings around the NBA and take a look at under-the-radar-players outperforming their preseason values....

Luke Walton: Coach of the Year?

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson for a grab bag podcast, of sorts, breaking down several storylines from the first two weeks of the NBA season....

Friday Grab Bag -- Extra Whistle

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and Ken go over recent news, Warriors vs. Thunder, loaded frontcourts in Denver and Philadelphia, waiver wire pickups, and the Friday D...

Friday Grab Bag -- Extra Whistle

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J., Shannon, and Ken go over recent news, Warriors vs. Thunder, loaded frontcourts in Denver and Philadelphia, waiver wire pickups, and the Friday D...

Is Jake Layman a Hall of Famer?

03 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to talk Timberwolves, gush about Joel Embiid, and give an early breakdown of the 2017 draft class. Learn more ...

Waiver Pickups + Tuesday Recap

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by DJ Trainor to recap the top stories from Tuesday night in the NBA and analyze potential early-season waiver pickups. Learn mo...

A Time To Overreact To Everything

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by DJ Trainor to hash out all that's transpired through the first six days of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Overreactions, Season-Long Pickups, and Friday DFS

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. (@TrainorDJ), Shannon (@RotoShannon), and Ben (@BenManDoingWork) discuss recent injuries, overreact to the first three days of competition, go ov...

Opening Week Reactions

27 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and James Anderson recap the first two nights of the NBA season. Topics include: Myles Turner, Anthony Davis, players-only meetings, coach...

Talking Nuggets with Harrison Wind

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and DJ Trainor are joined by Harrison Wind of BSN Denver to preview the Denver Nuggets' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Western Conference Question Marks

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by DJ Trainor to discuss the biggest questions facing each team in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

More Sleepers + Auction Strategy

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon McKeown (@rotoshannon) & Ken Crites (@kencrites) discuss mid-to-late round sleepers and auction strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Staff Keeper League Recap

20 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to briefly recap Wednesday night's RotoWire Staff Keeper League auction/reserves draft. Learn more about your ...

Eastern Conference Question Marks

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by D.J. Trainor to take a look at the flaws that could derail each of the teams in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your...

Sleepers

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

D.J. and Ken briefly discuss Ken's recent NFBKC draft before divulging some of their top sleepers heading into the new season. Learn more about your ...

Impromptu Bold Predictions

13 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to give their impromptu bold predictions for each NBA team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Talking Hawks with KL Chouinard

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Whalen and D.J. Trainor are joined by KL Chouinard of Hawks.com to preview the Hawks after an eventful offseason. Learn more about your ad choice...