RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast
Episodes
AD's imminent return, LaVine out 10-14 days
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the news, including LaMarcus Aldridge's retirement, Anthony Davis nearing a return, Zach LaVine in COVID protocols, and ...
Aldridge Retires + Preseason Over/Unders Revisited
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha reflect on LaMarcus Aldridge's career, including whether he has a legitimate case to make the Basketball Hall of Fame. Th...
Nuggets Lose Murray + Previewing the Play-In
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss Jamal Murray's torn ACL and what it means for the rest of the Nuggets' season. Then, the guys take a ...
Oladipo's Knee Injury, Waiver Targets
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news, including the potential seriousness of Victor Oladipo's knee injury. Then, the crew answers a pair of f...
The 10 Worst Draft Picks of the Last Five Years with James Anderson
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Anderson joins Nick Whalen to debate and discuss their individual lists of the 10 worst draft picks from the last five drafts. The guys discuss ...
Debating the Top 25 Players Under 25
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha run through some minor news items -- including the Pelicans signing Isaiah Thomas and DeMarcus Cousins joining the Clippe...
Special Guest: ESPN's Andre Snellings
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken and Alex welcome former RotoWire contributor and current ESPN Senior Writer Andre Snellings to the show. The trio discuss recent news items, waive...
Bulls' Future, Harden for MVP, KD's Elite Supporting Casts
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss Nikola Vucevic's first two games in Chicago and what the Bulls need to do to take the next step. The guys also di...
Trade Deadline Fantasy Implications
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the fantasy implications of every meaningful trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Trade Deadline Special: Reacting to Every Deal
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shortly after the passing of the 2021 NBA trade deadline, Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to break down all of the relevant deals, including Victor Ola...
Previewing the Trade Deadline
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the biggest-name players who could be on the move this week, including Lonzo Ball, Aaron Gordon, Andr...
Waiver Targets: Who is Moses Brown?
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex highlight waiver pickups including Moses Brown, Kelly Olynyk, Will Barton, Robert Williams and Matisse Thybulle. The three amigo...
The 10 Best Draft Picks of the Last Five Years with James Anderson
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to rank their top 10 draft picks of the last five drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
McCollum Returns, Landing Spots for Oladipo & Aldridge + Are the Bucks Back?
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss what the return of CJ McCollum (and eventually Jusuf Nurkic) means for Portland's ceiling before getting into pot...
Houston Supplies Waiver Targets
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss news before diving into waiver targets for Week 13, which includes plenty of Houston Rockets, Learn more about your ad c...
NBA 'Would You Rather...?' with James Anderson
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
RotoWire's James Anderson stops by to answer a series of rapid-fire "Would you rather?" questions from Nick Whalen. The guys hit on Morant vs. LaMelo,...
KAT Trades, Hall of Fame Decisions, Bad-Team Fantasy Gems
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by discussing the Hall of Fame cases for Chris Webber, Ben Wallace, Paul Pierce and Chris Bosh. Then, the guys reca...
Second Half Targets
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex touch on news before diving into waiver wire adds for the upcoming week, plus potential players to target for the second half of...
All-Star Weekend Betting Preview with Ben Zweiman
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are joined by Ben Zweiman of DK Nation to break down All-Star Weekend from a gambling perspective. The guys discuss the o...
All-Star Expectations, Lowry's Future, Forecasting the Playoffs
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the Hawks' firing of Lloyd Pierce, All-Star Weekend expectations, postseason odds, Kyle Lowry's futur...
Week 11 Waivers
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss Tobias Harris' and Bam Adebayo's injuries, Malik Beasley being suspended for 12 games and Donte DiVincenzo's strong play...
Midseason All-NBA Teams
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the season nearing its halfway point, Nick Whalen and James Anderson compile their midseason First-, Second- and Third-Team All-NBA selections. T...
All-Star Reserves Announced + Live Reaction
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha react to Tuesday night's announcement of the seven All-Star reserves in each conference. The guys discuss which players w...
Anthony Davis Out 4 Weeks, Waiver Targets
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken and Alex discuss: Anthony Davis' injury Nets vs. Lakers Bucks 1-5 without Holiday Jazz still playing great Waiver targets like Wendell Carter, Gra...
Rest-of-Season Predictions with James Anderson
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Anderson joins Nick Whalen to break down their respective lists of predictions for the rest of the NBA season.Topics include: Contenders for the...
Blake Griffin's Future + Drummond Trades + Where the T'Wolves Went Wrong
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the latest news in the NBA, including a wave of COVID-19 postponements, as well as injuries to Anthon...
Waiver Targets on Losing Teams
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Someone has to score on bad teams. Ken, Shannon and Alex break down waiver targets in this week's special Friday episode of the RotoWire NBA Podcast: ...
NBA Prop Betting and Futures with DK Nation's Ben Zweiman
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are joined by Ben Zweiman of DK Nation to talk about betting and playing DFS during this unique NBA season. After a brief...
2019 Re-Draft, Derrick Rose, Beal's Future and More
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down the implications of the Derrick Rose trade and debate whether Dennis Smith can salvage his career in Detroit. ...
Christian Wood Hurt Again, Waiver Targets
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex first discuss recent news, including Christian Wood's ankle injury, the All-Star game, Seth Curry's persistent COVID symptoms, a...
2024-25 All-NBA Teams with James Anderson
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to peer four years into the future and predict which 15 players will make up the three All-NBA teams in 2024-2...
All-Stars at the Quarter-Season Mark
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha each reveal their 12-man All-Star teams and talk through every player, from the no-brainers to the tough omissions. Then,...
Week 7 Waivers, Excessive Pistons Talk
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon and Alex discuss Blake Griffin and Delon Wright's recent play, Bradley Beal trade rumors and the Most Improved Player odds before jumping into...
Are the Jazz a Serious Contender in the West?
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the surging Utah Jazz, the top four teams in the West, the Mavs' short-term ceiling, Minnesota's u...
Trade Rumors, MVP Race, Rookie of the Year and More
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss a grab-bag of topics, including: The league's plans to potentially hold an All-Star Game Lonzo Ball ...
Cleveland Still Winning, Waiver Targets
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the Lakers beating the Bucks, Cleveland's recent success, Jordan Clarkson's hot shooting and the Knicks' stellar defense...
Six Early-Season Takeaways with James Anderson
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to talk about how COVID-19 has impacted the NBA season. Then, the guys run through their individual lists of p...
Blazers Injuries, Bucks-Nets, Surprise Top-50 Fantasy Players
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss injuries to CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic and what's next for the Blazers. The guys break down the ear...
Kanter Headlines Waiver Options
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken and Alex discuss news of Jusuf Nurkic breaking his wrist, Ja Morant's impending return, and impressive performances by Shake Milton and Keldon Joh...
Emergency James Harden Traded to the Nets Podcast
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha and James Anderson assemble to break down all angles of Wednesday's mega-trade, which sent James Harden to Brooklyn. Learn m...
Will This Be the Asterisk Season?
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the league's ongoing COVID-19 issues and what happens next -- both in the short and long-term. Then, ...
News, Waiver Targets and DFS
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss Seth Curry and Michael Porter Jr.'s COVID-19 issues, Spurs young players, waiver wire targets like Cole Anthony and Shak...
LaMelo + Haliburton, Suns' Ceiling, 2021 Draft Prospects
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by RotoWire's own James Anderson to break down the rapid improvement of LaMelo Ball and Tyrese Haliburton, as well as where the ...
What's Real and What's Not
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the return of peak Steph Curry, father drama in Sacramento, Julius Randle 2.0, and teams underperf...
More Waiver Wire Targets
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex dive into a big day of news before highlighting more potential waiver wire targets early in the season, as well as touching on T...
Rookie Reviews with James Anderson
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss sluggish starts for the Warriors and Pelicans, as well as the Spurs' chances to make the playoffs i...
First Week Observations
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the top storylines around the league, including injuries to Ja Morant and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Warri...
A Christmas Eve Recap
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No days off for the RotoWire NBA Podcast. Nick and Alex sit down to recap all 14 games from the last two nights, including Bucks-Celtics, Wizards-Sixe...
Waiver Targets for Week 2
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the two opening night games before diving into a list of players who could make for good early-season waiver wire adds. ...
Opening Night + Draft Recaps
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the top news around the league on Opening Night. The guys break down Nets-Warriors and Lakers-Clipper...
The Future of Sports Betting with DraftKings' Johnny Avello
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special bonus episode of the RotoWire NBA Podcast! Nick Whalen and John McKechnie chat with Johnny Avello -- Director of Race and Sports Operat...
Underrated Fantasy Players
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss news before diving into a slew of underrated players for your fantasy drafts, including Mason Plumlee, Terry Rozier and ...
Rookie Reviews + Picking Futures
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down some of their favorite player and team futures bets, including division and conference winners, pl...
Picking Western Conference Win Percentage Over/Unders with James Anderson
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the Eastern Conference already in the books, Nick Whalen is joined again by James Anderson for Part 2 their annual tradition of picking all 30 NB...
Overrated Fantasy Players
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex go over news before discussing overrated fantasy players for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Picking Eastern Conference Win Percentage Over/Unders with James Anderson
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson for the time-honored tradition of picking all 30 NBA win total over/unders -- except this season, win totals h...
Every Possible James Harden Trade Destination
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA's updated rest guidelines before taking a team-by-team look at which teams -- from the Hawks ...
Offseason Winners & Losers
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the Wall for Westbrook swap and other news before diving into offseason winners and losers from a fantasy perspective. L...
Westbrook-Wall Trade Reaction + Lakers Re-Sign Davis and LeBron
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha react to the Rockets sending Russell Westbrook to the Wizards for John Wall and a future first-round pick. The guys discu...
Camp News + Rankings Dilemmas
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the top news from the start of training camps, including Kemba Walker's knee injury, Victor Oladipo's...
James Anderson on NBA Draft Takeaways + Futures Bets
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss the fallout from the NBA Draft, including a suddenly log-jammed Timberwolves' backcourt, LaMelo Bal...
Recapping a Whirlwind Free Agency + Trade Season
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap and analyze all of the major trades and free agency moves from the last few days. The guys dig into the...
Final Thoughts on the 2020 NBA Draft (Part II)
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of Tuesday's episode, Nick Whalen and James Anderson take one final look at the 2020 NBA Draft class as Wednesday night approaches. The guys...
Trade Analysis: CP3 to Phoenix, Holiday and Bogdanovic to Milwaukee, Harden Ideas + More (Part I)
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to break down all of Monday's biggest trades, including the Suns acquiring Chris Paul, the Bucks landing Jrue ...
NBA Returns December 22
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA confirming that the 2020-21 season will officially begin on December 22. The guys break down ...
Play-In Tournament + Fake Trades
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the latest news regarding the NBA's proposed Dec. 22 start date. The guys also touch on the likelihood ...
NBA Draft Conversation with James Anderson
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to discuss the news that the Pelicans are listening to offers for Jrue Holiday. Then, the guys dig deep on the...
2020 NBA Draft Prospect Preview
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by RotoWire lead prospect analyst James Anderson to break down the top prospects and storylines ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft.Topi...
A Quick Turnaround
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the NBA's proposed 2020-21 schedule, which could potentially begin the season as early as December...
What's Next for the Non-Playoff Teams?
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news of the week before going team-by-team to evaluate what's next for the 14 franchises that failed to mak...
Looking Ahead to the 2021 NBA Season
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha look ahead to next season: Ongoing coaching searches 2021 Eastern Conference playoff picture + most improved teams Top 5 ...
Finals Recap + 2021 NBA Title Odds
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha and James Anderson to recap Sunday night's title-clinching Game 6 for the Lakers, as well as the Finals as a who...
Lakers Hold On To Take Game 4
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Moments after the conclusion of Game 4 between the Lakers and Heat, Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap how the Lakers took a 3-1 advantage...
Game 1 Reactions, Doc's Future, Next Moves for Boston + Denver
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the Lakers' thrashing of the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The guys discuss how Miami can bounce ba...
NBA Finals Mega-Preview
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down the NBA Finals from all angles. Do the Lakers have enough depth? Can the Heat slow down Anthony Davis and LeBr...
Point Guard Barometer
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the final Friday episode of the podcast for the 2019-20 season, Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss both Conference Finals series being at 3-1, and then ...
All-NBA, Best Under 25 + Lakers-Nuggets Game 3
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the 2019-20 All-NBA teams and what changes should be made in the future. Then, the guys react to the results of H...
Good Players on Bad Teams for 20-21 Fantasy
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After discussing current playoff happenings -- Heat up 2-0; Lakers-Nuggets preview -- Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss good players on bad teams for 2020...
Conference Finals Bets + Previewing Next Season's First Round
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down the betting angles for both Conference Finals series, as well as parse through a deep pool of first-round tale...
Clippers Blow Game 7, Heat Take Game 1
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Immediately after the conclusion of Game 7 between the Nuggets and Clippers, Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap a wild series and look ahe...
Boston vs. Toronto Game 7, Bold Predictions for 20-21
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the remaining playoff series, bold fantasy predictions for the 2020-21 season and touch on Friday's DFS slate. Learn mor...
Bucks Aftermath, Lakers Take Game 3
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap Game 5 between the Bucks and Heat and talk about what's next for Milwaukee after a second consecutive p...
Playoffs Heating Up
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the Bucks going down 0-2, OG Anunoby's miracle shot, the Clippers blowing out the Nuggets, plus a preview of Lakers vs. ...
Denver Holds On, Boston In Control
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Immediately following Game 7 between Denver and Utah, Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap a wild series and discuss what's next for both te...
Overvalued and Undervalued Players for Next Season
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss potentially overvalued and undervalued players for next season as well as some quick dynasty discussion. Learn more abou...
Murray Stays Hot, Previewing Boston-Toronto
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap Tuesday night's Game 5 between Utah and Denver, preview Toronto-Boston and Miami-Milwaukee (we think), ...
Lakers, Bucks Back on Track
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the Bucks and Lakers getting back on track, other Round `1 happenings, the draft lottery, and Friday DFS. Learn more abo...
Recapping Game 1s
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap Monday and Tuesday's Game 1s, including Orlando stunning Milwaukee, the Rockets dominating the Thunder, and Jimmy B...
Playoff Talk
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss: The play-in game(s), Suns bad luck, Spurs playoff run ending, Westbrook's injury, Bulls firing Jim Boylen, Playoff seri...
What Else Can Dame Lillard Do?
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap another monster performance from Damian Lillard, who went off for 61 points on Tuesday night. Then, the...
Bubble News and DFS
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex touch on recent bubble news and discuss Friday's DFS slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Simmons Injury, News & Notes from Orlando
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news from Wednesday and Thursday in Orlando before discussing what the potential loss of Ben Simmons means ...
The Suns Are Going All The Way
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap all of the biggest storylines from Monday and Tuesday in the bubble. The guys break down Luka Doncic's ...
Scrimmage News Roundup
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap the top storylines from scrimmages in Orlando. Then, the guys look ahead to seeding games and discuss t...
The Al Horford Contract: It's Not Good
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to hit the biggest news of the week from the bubble with scrimmages set to begin on Wednesday. The guys also dis...
Hits and Misses
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha look back at their early-season predictions -- both fantasy and non-fantasy -- and discuss what went wrong (and, occasion...
The NBA Needs Michael Beasley
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the latest round of positive coronavirus tests, injuries impacting teams in Orlando, lineup change...
Opt-outs, Returns & Team Chemistry
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken, Shannon and Alex go over who is opting out of the restart, who is returning and how team chemistry could factor into the postseason. Learn more a...
It's Shabazz Napier Time
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss Brad Beal, Victor Oladipo, Spencer Dinwiddie, and other key players opting out of the Orlando restart...
Schedule Highlights + The Decision Turns 10
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the latest news in the NBA before highlighting the most important and most intriguing games during the eight-game...