RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Alex Barutha is joined by a former RotoWire Senior Soccer Editor and Head of DFS Content, Andrew Laird to discuss the new Sorare NBA Fantasy game. Andrew is now the head of content at SorareData, which provides real-time player analytics and market data. The two provide an overview of the game, why it's fun to play, and more advanced details on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss news before hitting waiver wire options and DFS plays for Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha cover the top fantasy news items of the day, including Damian Lillard's injury as well as updates on Brandon Ingram, Darius Garland and LaMelo Ball. Then, the guys run through Nick's list of players to drop in most fantasy leagues now that we're over a week into the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take stock of their fantasy basketball teams and discuss all of the biggest fantasy storylines from the first week of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex bring you the first Friday podcast of the regular season. The guys discuss news before jumping into waiver wire adds. They close the show out with DFS suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down every game from Tuesday and Wednesday night in the NBA. From Zion to Cam Reddish to Paolo Banchero to the Lakers' G League bench, the guys discuss the major storylines, early injuries and fantasy (over)reactions from the first two days of the 2022-23 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss more sleepers ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. They also get into the competitive and interesting Atlantic division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the early season impact of LaMelo Ball's ankle injury, Draymond's future with (or without) the Warriors and players who've stood out thus far in the preseason. Then, the guys recap the RotoWire Steak League auction, as well as the Sirius XM Experts League draft. They talk best values, biggest reaches, late-round targets and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Anderson joins Nick Whalen for Part 2 of their annual win total over/unders podcast. After tackling the East last week, the guys dive into the win totals for all 15 Western Conference teams. They also discuss Victor Wembanyama and player comparisons for Scoot Henderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the first point guards off draft boards, sleepers and overrated PGs. After that, they ask questions about each team in the Southeast division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and James Anderson go team-by-team through the Eastern Conference and pick the win total over/unders.All odds via the DraftKings Sportsbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss potential sleepers and busts for the center position before previewing the southwest division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shannon and Alex discuss 10 players being selected too early in drafts before going over the central division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha go team-by-team through the Western Conference to talk fantasy news, players to target, players to avoid and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss their Top 10 sleepers early in draft season before previewing the Northwest Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the results of their recent 200-player draft, which concluded earlier in the week. Featuring only five managers -- Alex, Nick, Ken Crites, James Anderson and Shannon McKeown -- each team drafted 40 players in an effort to gain somewhat of a "consensus top-200" with the season just over a month away.Alex and Nick recap the top of the draft, run through the biggest steals and reaches, discuss which rookies are worth targeting inside the top 150 and much more.Find the full draft results here: https://www.rotowire.com/basketball/article/nba-fantasy-mock-draft-expert-league-top-200-results-65821 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the biggest news of the offseason before talking Pacific Divison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the fantasy fallout from the Donovan Mitchell trade and speculate what the Jazz roster might look like by the time Opening Night rolls around. Then, the guys talk late-round targets, Ben Simmons' fantasy ceiling, Jalen Brunson vs. Josh Giddey, favorite NBA title bets and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back from their summer hiatus, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha reunite to break down RotoWire's initial batch of projections and player rankings. The guys highlight the players who were most difficult to project while pitting RotoWire's rankings against early ADP data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the ongoing Donovan Mitchell trade discussions and debate the most realistic -- and most fun -- landing spots for the star guard. Then, the guys run through Nick's list of the toughest players to rank before diving into last week's RotoWire Vegas League draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a semi-emergency episode, Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the Pacers signing Deandre Ayton to a max offer sheet Thursday afternoon. Will the Suns match? Should the Suns match? Does this take the Suns out of the Kevin Durant sweepstakes? The guys also discuss the most likely destinations for Donovan Mitchell before diving into their Summer League thoughts on Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Keegan Murray, Jabari Smith and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Anderson stops by to chat with Nick Whalen about a variety of NBA offseason topics, including Summer League standouts, Paolo vs. Chet, Jalen Green hype, and how much landing Kyrie Irving would truly impact the Lakers' season. Then, the guys debate the current hierarchy in the Western Conference before digging into the recently released Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player odds at the DraftKings Sportsbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to break down all of the fallout from the 2022 NBA Draft, as well as discuss possible destinations for Kevin Durant, should he hit the trade market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down all angles of the Celtics-Warriors Finals matchup before diving into their favorite -- and least favorite -- bets, props and prices for the series. Then, the guys finish out by analyzing the early 2022-23 NBA title odds via the DraftKings Sportsbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to first break down Game 5 between the Heat and Celtics and decide whether Miami is capable of answering back in Game 6. Then, the guys discuss the 2021-22 All-NBA teams, look back on surprising selections from the decade, and speculate which players could make their first All-NBA appearance in 2022-23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss both Conference Finals series, including a Heat-Celtics series that's been plagued by lopsided blowouts thus far. Then, the guys discuss what an NBA midseason tournament might look like before digging into the Draft Lottery implications. Finally, they end by breaking down which teams in the West will actually be meaningfully better next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to recap Bucks-Celtics and Mavs-Suns Game 7s, as well as preview both Conference Finals series. Then, the guys discuss the most fun and intriguing outcomes of Tuesday night's NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss all four playoff series before diving deep into their Way-Too-Early Top-150 rankings for the 2022-23 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha for a reset on Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. The guys recap the Grizzlies-Timberwolves and Suns-Pelicans games from Tuesday night before diving into the remaining active series. Then, Nick and Alex discuss their upcoming Way-Too-Early 2022-23 fantasy basketball rankings, focusing on the players they disagreed most about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken and Alex bring back the Friday pod to discuss every playoff series, starting with a rant from K-Train about the Wolves' historic Game 3 collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap Monday night's playoff games and talk about the first three days of the playoffs as a whole: Warriors dominate Nuggets in Game 2 How good is Jordan Poole? Are we heading toward Warriors-Suns in the WCF? Jordan Poole vs. Tyler Herro vs. Tyrese Maxey vs. Jalen Brunson Jazz might be ready to throw in the towel Luka Doncic expected back for Game 3 or Game 4 Bucks-Bucks Game 1 thoughts Nets-Celtics play a classic Game 1 Woj comments about fan treatment of Kyrie + how gambling impacts player treatment Sam Presti says the Clippers have the best roster in the NBA and will win multiple titles -- is this true? Finals MVP odds adjustments Devin Booker now the favorite at 4/1 (Giannis Antetokounmpo 5/1) Bam Adebayo moves from 30/1 to 35/1 James Harden moves from 45/1 to 60/1 Picks against the spread for Tuesday night's Game 2s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Anderson stops by to chat with Nick Whalen about a wide variety of NBA topics. Luka Doncic expected to miss at least Game 1 Stephen Curry on track to play in Game 1 Ben Simmons targeting oddly specific Game 4 return? Why James is picking the Raptors over the 76ers Expectations for Karl-Anthony Towns + the funniest NBA photo of the year Jalen Green's strong close + a historically stacked 2021 Draft class Should the NBA trim the season to 58 games? The Caris LeVert trade LaMelo Ball's trajectory Milwaukee mind-gaming Boston into choosing between the Nets and the Raptors Finals MVP odds Why it's time for the Lakers to hire Rick Pitino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha preview the first four play-in games, discuss injuries to Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic, and break down all of the betting angles ahead of the NBA Playoffs. The guys talk Finals MVP, conference winner futures, first-round upsets, easiest paths to the Finals and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Barutha and Nick Whalen break down the top news items of the day, including the Bulls shutting down Lonzo Ball and another cryptic Zion Williamson update. Then, the guys memorialize the Lakers' disastrous season before discussing first-round candidates for 2022-23 fantasy basketball drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex wrap up their year of Friday pods with more poorly-timed interjections, more non-sequiturs, more home-team talk and more rants than ever. A masterclass in mediocrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to recap Tuesday night's Bucks-Sixers showdown and discuss the Clippers' fortunes in light of Paul George's return. The guys break down the ever-changing NBA Title and Eastern Conference Winner odds before discussing just how much of a disaster the Lakers' season has turned out to be. Finally, they finish up by handicapping the Rookie of the Year race and talking about the players who made -- or broke -- their fantasy basketball fortunes this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news before diving into waiver wire options and DFS picks for Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is back with Alex Barutha to recap the top news of the day, including the return of Chris Paul and tempers flaring in Miami. Then, the guys talk through the difficult process of making their First, Second and Third Team All-NBA selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to first discuss his experience at the Chicago Sports Spectacular this past weekend, as well as where his fantasy teams stand with the season nearing its end. Then, the guys recap the top news of the day, including a major Chris Paul update and confirmation that both Zion Williamson and Damian Lillard are done for the year. Nick and Alex also break down Phoenix's path back to the Finals, All-NBA criteria, a Heat-Nets Round 1 series, the Defensive Player of the Year race, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shannon and Alex discuss the myriad of players presumably ruled out for the rest of the fantasy season, including Steph Curry, John Collins and Ben Simmons. Saddiq Bey also torched the Magic for 51 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the NCAA Tournament just around the corner, James Anderson stops by to join Nick Whalen in breaking down the top of the 2022 NBA Draft. Compared to recent years, how good is this year's class? The guys dive into the strengths and weaknesses of each of the top prospects, throw out some half-baked comparisons, and discuss which players ultimately have the highest NBA upside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a special college basketball-centric episode, Nick Whalen (@wha1en) is joined by Jason Lisk (@JasonLisk) of TeamRankings.com, as well as RotoWire's Adam Zdroik (@RotoZdroik), to break down the key betting angles and bracket strategies for the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Which teams have the easiest path, and which have the most difficult path, to the Final Four? Does Gonzaga deserve to be the odds-on favorite -- and by far the most popular bracket pick -- to win the NCAA Tournament? How does this Gonzaga team compare to great Zags teams of the past? How many games can Purdue win before its defensive struggles come to roost? How seriously should Iowa be taken as a title contender after its impressive run through the Big Ten Tournament? Which 1-seed in most vulnerable in the Round of 32? Why Kentucky may be the best value pick to win the National Championship Teams whose betting splits or pick popularity don't match their projected chance to win Favorite matchups to watch -- and bet -- in the Round of 64 Expectations for Duke in Coach K's final NCAA Tournament Paolo Banchero vs. Chet Holmgren vs. Jabari Smith Jason and Adam reveal their picks to win it all *Check out TeamRankings.com/RotoWire to unlock exclusive discounts for listeners of this podcast* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news before diving into waiver wire adds and DFS suggestions for Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit all of the relevant news of the day before diving into Nets-Sixers, the MVP race, and much more.NEWS: Brandon Ingram out 7-10 days Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams, Lonzo Ball all getting closer Isaiah Stewart sidelined at least a week Malcolm Brogdon out 2 games with concussion James Wiseman will play in G League games Thursday + Sunday OKC rules Dort, others out for season OTHER TOPICS: Nets-Sixers predictions Realistically, what kind of environment are we expecting? Does Simmons get a tribute video? Arguments for Jokic and Embiid for MVP Is Giannis out of the race? Has it just been decided that Monty Williams is Coach of the Year? Taylor Jenkins is +650 Rudy Gobert backing his way into another DPOY? How confident are you in the Suns? How many times out of 100 do they make the Finals? New low for the Lakers last night in Houston?Cavs have lost 6 out of 9 — are they officially the team to target for a Round 1 matchup?This is an all-time tank job by the Trail Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to take a quick, team-by-team look at all 15 franchises in the Western Conference. Starting at the top with the Suns, the guys hit on each team and debate whatever comes to mind first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news before diving into waiver wire options and DFS plays for Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to go team-by-team through the Eastern Conference. The guys spend 2-ish minutes on each club, breaking down whatever comes to mind first. Then, they finish out by discussing the lack of true rivalries in the NBA and debating which teams/players could be considered the biggest rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen for a deep dive into just how spectacular Ja Morant has been for the Grizzlies this season. The guys discuss comparisons -- both current and historical -- as well as where Morant's career heads from there. They also debate where he ranks among other great young players in the league. Then, the guys finish out by hitting on SGA's return, James Harden in Philly and the impending return of Michael Porter Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news before highlighting waiver wire options and going through some DFS picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the recent criticism of Zion Williamson and whether or not former teammate JJ Redick crossed a line. Then, the guys talk vaccine mandates, Victor Oladipo's impending return and De'Aaron Fox's NFT scandal before diving into four of the most underrated storylines to monitor over the final seven weeks of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.