RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the Lakers' less-than-stellar preseason showings, as well as break down the 2021 RotoWire Steak League salary cap draft (14 teams, 8-cat, $200 budget), which took place Wednesday afternoon. 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 are joined by former RotoWire scribe and current ESPN Fantasy Expert, Andre Snellings. The crew discuss players that are being drafted too early in fantasy, 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 run through their observations from the first four nights of preseason action and discuss the 2021-22 Composite Rankings, which went live on RotoWire.com this week. 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.

RotoWire's James Anderson drops by to chat about the updated MVP, Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player odds, as well as a few head-to-head team win total bets. The guys discuss their favorite values for each award before digging into James' list of overvalued and undervalued players thus far in season-long fantasy 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.

Shannon, Alex and Mike Barner discuss sleepers for the upcoming 2021-22 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 chat about Ben Simmons' ongoing standoff with the Sixers, how the vaccine could affect fantasy basketball and which players are too high or too low according to 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.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss what players who changed teams are in better or worse situations. 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 break down the latest in the Ben Simmons saga, including Simmons' camp declaring that he will not joins the Sixers for training camp next week. Then, they discuss Zion Williamson's relationship with the Pelicans and the grim future the franchise might be facing. Finally, it's time for another round of "Who Would You 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 Part 2, James Anderson joins Nick Whalen to make their Over/Under win total picks for the 2021-22 NBA season. The guys go team-by-team through the Western Conference discussing all 15 win totals and picking the over or the under.All odds via the DraftKings Sportsbook (as of Tuesday, Sept. 14)Dallas: 48.5 winsDenver: 47.5 winsGolden State: 48.5 winsHouston: 27.5 winsLA Clippers: 45.5 winsLA Lakers: 52.5 winsMemphis: 41.5 winsMinnesota: 34.5 winsNew Orleans: 39.5 winsOklahoma City: 23.5 winsPhoenix: 51.5 winsPortland: 44.5 winsSan Antonio: 28.5 winsSacramento: 36.5 winsUtah: 51.5 wins 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 flies all the way from Vermont just to do an in-person podcast with Alex. The two amigos analyze the differences in ESPN's preseason NBA rankings and RotoWire's preseason NBA rankings. Ken and Alex also demand more Aleksej Pokusevski offseason coverage. 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 an annual tradition, James Anderson stops by to join Nick Whalen in making their Over/Under win total picks for the 2021-22 NBA season. In Part 1, the guys go team-by-team through the Eastern Conference discussing all 15 win totals and picking the over or the under.All odds via the DraftKings Sportsbook (as of Thursday, Sept. 9). 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.

LaMelo Ball or Zion Williamson? Brad Beal or Paul George? Anthony Edwards or Mike Conley? Lance Stephenson or Monta Ellis?Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen for a round of everyone's favorite game: Which Player Would You Draft? One guy picks two (sometimes three) players and the other has to decide which one he'd draft first. This is pretty complicated, high-level stuff, but hopefully you'll catch on quickly. 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 their lists of the NBA's actual championship contenders in 2021-22. The guys also talk Lauri Markkanen in Cleveland, win total over/unders, Coach of the Year narratives, late-round fantasy 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.

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to dive into his favorite NBA futures bets, including NBA title, conference winners and team win totals. The guys discuss the Bulls' polarizing offseason, the Pelicans' bleak outlook and whether the Grizzlies should want to make the playoffs in 2022. Then, they break down the latest Ben Simmons news before discussing players ranked too high or too low in RotoWire's 2021-22 NBA player projections. Finally, Nick and James finish out by naming the coaches and executives most likely to be fired. 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 break down RotoWire's initial 2021-22 NBA player projections and rankings. The guys discuss the top five fantasy players, the most difficult players to project, and which teams could be the most fantasy-friendly. Finally, they dig into the rookie rankings -- headlined by Cade Cunningham and Evan Mobley -- before highlighting some dark horse rookies to consider grabbing at the end of 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.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are back in the saddle to break down the standouts from the MGM Resorts Summer League in Las Vegas. The guys also give their thoughts on the NBA's opening night and Christmas Day slates before examining the newly released Coach of the Year and Most Improved Player odds, among other futures. 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 drops by to join Nick Whalen in reviewing the best, worst and most impactful picks from the 2021 NBA Draft. The guys talk biggest steals, biggest reaches, surprise picks and best fits before breaking down the Lakers' complete revamp and the Bulls adding DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball. 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 recap all of the action from the first 24 hours of the NBA's free agency window. The guys hit on all of the major signings, trades, sign-and-trades and extensions before going rapid-fire through some of the under-the-radar additions that could have implications for the 2021-22 season.Follow along for analysis on every transaction with RotoWire's NBA Offseason Moves Tracker 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.

On the eve of the 2021 NBA Draft, James Anderson drops by break down all of the key storylines heading into Thursday night. Cade Cunningham and the Pistons' smoke signals Jalen Green vs. Jalen Suggs Would you rather have Evan Mobley or Deandre Ayton? Will Scottie Barnes end up in Orlando? Would it be a good fit? The Warriors' options at No. 7 + the rise of James Bouknight Brief intermission to discuss Brandon Ingram trades Does Josh Giddey belong in the top 10? Why James loves Alperen Sengun Why Nick irrationally loves Jalen Johnson Johnson vs. Ziaire Williams vs. Josh Christopher vs. Brandon Boston Chris Duarte and Trey Murphy as valuable, older prospects 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 dive deep into futures odds for the 2021-22 NBA season. The guys talk through the MVP and NBA title odds before discussing the candidates who could lead the league in points, assists and three-pointers.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.

Kenny Ducey (and his basketball-obsessed dog) is back on the show to help Nick Whalen break down Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Then, the guys dig into some 2021-22 futures bets, including NBA Title odds, MVP odds, scoring leader odds 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.

Nick Whalen is joined by James Anderson to break down every angle of Game 6 with the Bucks on the verge of the franchise's first title in 50 years. The guys discuss what's worked and not worked for both teams thus far before laying out what they expect to happen at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night. If the Bucks win, is there any way Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't the Finals MVP?Then, the guys preview the NBA Draft, starting with the debate between Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Jalen Green at the top. Who has the highest ceiling? Who has the biggest bust potential?Finally, Nick and James finish out by debating Davion Mitchell vs. James Bouknight vs. Corey Kispert, as well as Jonathan Kuminga vs. Scottie Barnes. 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.

Kenny Ducey (DraftKings, NBC Sports, Action Network) stops by to chat with Nick Whalen about the Suns cruising to a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals behind a big night from Chris Paul. The guys discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's return, shooting trends, Jrue Holiday's Game 1 struggles and whether Milwaukee can steal Game 2 on Thursday night. Then, Nick and Kenny take a closer look at Finals MVP odds before digging into the newly released 2021-22 NBA MVP 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 Alex Barutha for a wide-ranging preview of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. The guys discuss the impact of Giannis' knee injury and whether the Bucks can win a game in Phoenix without him before breaking down the Finals MVP odds. Then, Nick and Alex finish out by revisiting their early top-150 rankings for the 2021-22 season and discussing players who have helped -- or hurt -- their fantasy stock during the playoffs. 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 react to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo has no structural damage in his knee after leaving Tuesday night's Game 4 loss to the Hawks. However, there's a good chance the Bucks will be without Giannis for at least a few games, so the guys discuss how the injury shapes the series and whether the Hawks can now pull off perhaps the most improbable Finals run in NBA history. 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 discuss both Conference Finals series and take a deep dive into potential Damian Lillard trades -- some more realistic than others. 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.

The NBA is serious basketball, but sometimes, things get silly. Comedian Jamel Johnson regales you with short tales of hornswoggled hoops, bonkers ball, and naughty NBA shenanigans, then discusses what we’ve learned with comedy and basketball folks who watched or were there.Episode 1 is now available. Listen here. 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 Kenny Ducey (DraftKings, NBC Sports, Action Network) for a deep dive into both Conference Finals series, beginning with another messy Game 1 for the Milwaukee Bucks. In the West, the guys discuss the Clippers' chances to say alive in Game 3 and what it would mean for Chris Paul to finally break through and make the NBA Finals. After discussing Finals MVP odds, Nick and Kenny finish out with a breakdown 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, Alex Barutha and James Anderson talk all things NBA playoffs, say yes or no to hypothetical Ben Simmons trades and preview 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 and Alex Barutha are joined by DK Nation (DraftKings) managing editor, Ben Zweiman, to recap a wild Bucks-Nets Game 5 and dig into all of the news from a busy morning in the NBA. Will Game 5 be remembered as a Kevin Durant masterpiece or a Bucks collapse? Who's most to blame for the Bucks' lack of execution? Does Giannis have respect around the league? How does the rest of the series play out? Kawhi Leonard OUT for Jazz-Clippers Game 5, believed to have ACL injury Long-term ramifications if Kawhi has a torn ACL Chris Paul enters COVID protocols Does this postseason deserve an asterisk? Mavs fire Donnie Nelson -- what's next? Power ranking the current head coach openings in the NBA 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 discuss the back-and-forth Nets-Bucks series, which has been marred by injuries -- most recently to Kyrie Irving. Then, the guys recap the Clippers storming back to even their series against Utah before discussing the Suns' chances to win the title, and what's next for the franchise. Finally, Nick raises the idea that the NBA should formally hand out a "Best Player in the World" title belt at the end of each 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.

Alex Barutha joins Nick Whalen to talk about the surging Phoenix Suns, led by a much healthier version of Chris Paul. Then, the guys discuss a must-win Game 3 for the Bucks before taking a deeper dive into the Way-Too-Early Top-150 for 2021-22. Can Anthony Davis be trusted to stay healthy? Upside vs. downside for Michael Porter Jr. Expectations for Jimmy Butler after a career-best fantasy season Luka Doncic's free-throw shooting Zion's fantasy ceiling Anthony Edwards vs. RJ Barrett Tyrese Haliburton in Year 2 Can Julius Randle repeat his MIP production? 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 recap a Game 2 bloodbath in Brooklyn, as well as the Suns' convincing win over Denver on Monday night. The guys discuss Milwaukee's shortcomings and what -- if anything -- the Bucks can do to climb back into the series. Then, they touch on Portland parting ways with Terry Stotts and whether Damian Lillard could follow Kevin Garnett's career path. Finally, it's time to preview the Way-Too-Early Top-150 Rankings for 2021-22, which hit RotoWire.com on Tuesday afternoon. 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 discuss the Lakers and Trail Blazers being eliminated from the playoffs and how the two franchises might move forward. After that, the two amigos preview the known Round 2 matchups. 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 a wild night in the NBA that saw the Blazers lose in double-overtime despite a herculean effort from Damian Lillard. The guys also discuss the Lakers' embarrassing no-show, Joel Embiid's meniscus tear, some massive news out of Boston 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 and Alex Barutha join Nick Whalen for a wide-ranging NBA Playoffs discussion: The Clippers evening their series with the Mavs at 2-2 and perhaps emerging as an improbable Finals team Does LeBron have enough in the tank to carry the banged-up Lakers past Phoenix? Julius Randle's historically bad series and how the Hawks could push the 76ers in the second round Jazz-Grizzlies and Jaren Jackson Jr.'s trajectory Previewing the likely Bucks-Nets showdown in Round 2 Should Milwaukee play Jeff Teague? NBA postseason trivia 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 playoff news before going over some strategy for Friday's DFS slate. 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 full recap of Tuesday night's playoff games, headlined by the Clippers falling behind 0-2 to the Mavs and the Lakers evening their series against the Suns. The guys discuss the Clippers' lack of identity, Dallas' red-hot three-point shooting, and what comes next should LA lose the series. Then, it's time to dissect Lakers-Suns Game 2. The Lakers head back to Los Angeles with a chance to take control of the series, but should they still be concerned that it took everything they had (and 31 free-throw attempts) to beat Phoenix with a very limited Chris Paul? 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 take a series-by-series look at the first three days of the NBA Playoffs. The guys break down Milwaukee's rout of Miami, Denver evening the series against Portland, the Jazz falling into an 0-1 hole without Donovan Mitchell 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 the Wizards making the playoffs and the Warriors vs. Grizzlies game going down Friday night. After that, the three talk about the fantasy postseason draft they recently took part in. Finally, DFS suggestions for Friday and Saturday. 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 navigate a slow news day by discussing the value of various NBA rookie cards due to the unprecedented boom in the market. What's worth more: a Killian Hayes or Isaiah Stewart card? How much does an autographed Giannis card go for? After that, some too-early fantasy postseason talk followed by DFS. 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 talks with James Anderson about the upcoming NBA Playoffs, including the most appealing first-round matchups, the wildcard Lakers, teams with the most on the line, and whether this is Chris Paul's best and final chance to win a title. Then, the guys discuss the heap of teams vying for draft position and debate which lottery outcomes would be the most and least fun. 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 the play-in scenarios as the regular season comes to a close. Should the Lakers intentionally try to get the eighth seed in hopes of matching up with Utah and avoiding the Clippers? The guys also discuss Kristaps Porzingis' mounting injury concerns, the Celtics' suddenly shaky future and which of Portland, Dallas and Denver could make the most noise in the postseason. Finally, Nick and Alex discuss the conversation around James Wiseman and where he fits if the 2020 rookie class were re-drafted today. 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 postseason chances of the Lakers, Nets and Mavericks before diving into the most disappointing players of this season, plus some lessons the two learned throughout the year. Then, waiver wire options and DFS talk. 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 what LeBron's ankle means for the Lakers' playoff path before debating how another monster statistical season impacts Russell Westbrook's legacy. Then, the guys talk about the teams most likely to fall into the play-in tournament before discussing the most intriguing draft lottery scenarios. 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 are joined by a special guest: RotoWire contributor and Bulls fanatic Mike Barner. If you read RotoWire's Yahoo NBA DFS articles Monday-Friday, you're familiar with Mike's work. The trio discuss the latest news in the Association, including Kevin Porter Jr. becoming the youngest player ever to post 50 points and 10 assists. After news, there's waiver wire discussion and DFS suggestions for Friday's slate. Ken and Alex also learn the correct pronunciation of Alize Johnson's first name, and Mike has an Old Man Rant of his own. 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 discuss Anthony Davis' first three games back, as well as the slumping-at-the-wrong-time Portland Trail Blazers. Then, the guys discuss the futures of the Bulls and Timberwolves, who could each lose their protected first-round picks, before debating which bottom-feeders have the best chance to make the playoffs in 2022. 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 NBA news, including Anthony Davis' return and Trae Young's injury. Then, the Three Amigos discuss fan questions before getting to waiver wire suggestions. Finally, some suggestions for Friday's seven-game DFS slate. 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 to trade lists of under-the-radar players who could emerge as top-150 fantasy assets in 2021-22. From Jaden McDaniels to Terance Mann to Isaiah Stewart, the guys hit on a number of (mostly young) players who've caught their eye this season and may be ready to make a leap. 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 James Harden's setback, LaMelo Ball's imminent return and the playoff picture in both conferences. The guys discuss the Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and MVP races before debating how much missed games will impact the 2020-21 All-NBA teams. 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.