RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha run through a grab bag of NBA topics, including: Late-season roster strategy Handling Ja Morant in fantasy The rise of Jalen Williams and Walker Kessler Projecting 2023-24 ADP for this year's rookies The philosophy of MVP voting SGA vs. Markkanen vs. Brunson for Most Improved Player Quickley vs. Brogdon for Sixth Man of the Year Mike Brown for Coach of the Year The Lakers' chances to make the play-in without LeBron A potential Cavaliers-Knicks Round 1 series Re-assessing Mikal Bridges' ceiling We're excited to thank our sponsor, Supported Intelligence, for their generous support! With Smart Bracket, their AI decision-making tool, you can gain an edge in your bracket predictions. Available on the App Store, Google Play and on the web, improve your bracket today at SmartBracket.io! 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.

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Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha from RotoWire unpack the biggest fantasy news of the week, including LeBron James' injury, the LaMelo-less Hornets, the Clippers falling to 0-3 since adding Russell Westbrook, the Bucks pushing their winning streak to 15 games and the Spurs finally snapping their 16-game skid. Then, the guys discuss a handful of this season's biggest fantasy disappointments, including Josh Giddey, Scottie Barnes, Bradley Beal and Keldon Johnson. 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 touch on news before moving on to waiver wire suggestions 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 joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the Hawks firing Nate McMillan (and likely bringing in Quin Snyder) before revealing their lists of the most interesting teams for the rest of the season, including the Nets, Suns, Magic, Clippers and Timberwolves. 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 take a team-by-team look at the injuries we're monitoring coming out of the All-Star break. The guys discuss names like Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Kelly Oubre, Steven Adams, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jusuf Nurkic. Later, Nick and Alex hand out nine of their favorite NBA futures bets to make right now. 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.

Mike and Alex discuss news, waiver wire options and their favorite futures bets coming out of the All-Star break. 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 recap the biggest fantasy news from a busy Wednesday night in the NBA, including a 45-point outburst from Mikal Bridges, plus strong games from both Mark Williams and Zach Collins. Then, the guys embark on a Playoff Teams Draft, in which they each select six teams with the best chance to win the title -- or at least advance through 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 is joined by Kenny Ducey of The Action Network to discuss the shifting futures markets around the league, including awards races, title chances, play-in odds and much more. The guys talk Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, the new hierarchy in the West, the Nets' place in the East, and much more, before finishing out with a thorough assessment of the Knicks. 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 an all-time crazy NBA trade deadline, highlighting winners and losers, plus who to grab off the waiver wire. 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 run through all of the notable deadline deals and offer their real-life and fantasy basketball analysis. 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 chat with Nick Whalen about the Kyrie Irving trade and the ripple effects it carries for multiple franchises. Then, the guys discuss Kevin Durant's future, as well as other notable names who could be on the move before Thursday afternoon's deadline. 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 news before diving into waiver options ahead of Week 17. 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, hitting on the top fantasy storylines for each franchise. 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, running through the biggest fantasy news and storylines for all 15 Eastern Conference franchises. 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 news before diving into waiver wire options ahead of Week 16. 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.

After hitting the top news items of the day, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha perform the inaugural RotoWire 2-Team, 3-Round Midseason Fantasy Basketball Re-Draft (for rabies awareness). The guys talk through their strategy and the format of the draft before selecting their 18-man teams under the assumption that the league begins today (Jan. 26) and runs through the end of the 2022-23 regular 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 discuss the top news of the day, including Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram preparing to return to action Wednesday night. Then, the guys discuss whether the ultra-tight Western Conference standings will push the Lakers to make a splash at the deadline. Later, Alex and Nick look back on their 2020, mid-pandemic exercise of drafting the best possible 12-player roster for the next five years. Would Giannis still be the No. 1 pick? Does Alex regret taking Kristaps Porzingis? Why did Stephen Curry fall to the 15th pick? Find out the answers as the guys attempt to rediscover what, exactly, they were thinking three years ago. 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 and the best waiver wire options for Week 15. 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 top injury news of the day, including (another) LaMelo Ball ankle sprain, as well as notes on Christian Wood and Mitchell Robinson. Then, the guys reveal and debate their annual All-Star picks for both conferences. 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.

Mike Barner from RotoWire and Sportsline stops by to chat with Nick Whalen about some of his biggest fantasy hits and misses at the midway point of the season. The guys also hit the top injury news of the day and discuss the path forward for teams like Toronto, Washington and Oklahoma City. They finish out by debating whether players like Jakob Poeltl, Kelly Oubre, John Collins and D'Angelo Russell will be dealt at the trade deadline. 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 who to add in fantasy on a bizarrely-scheduled Week 14. 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 II of their latest trip around the league, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a team-by-team look at everything fantasy basketball managers need to know about the Western Conference. 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 begin by hitting on the new injury news of the week before taking a team-by-team look at the Eastern Conference. Starting with the Celtics and ending with the Pistons, the guys spend a few minutes per team highlighting the top storylines fantasy managers should be monitoring. 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 suggestions for Week 13. 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 Orlando Magic radio host Brandon Kravitz to discuss a wide range of topics, including Bol Bol's future, Jonathan Isaac's eventual return, Paolo Banchero, 'The Fight' in Detroit and much, much more. Later, the guys dissect an ultra-competitive MVP race and which surprise teams could look to sell at the trade deadline. 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.

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 start by discussing Alex's piece on RotoWire.com breaking down players to consider buying or selling as we near the midpoint in the NBA regular season. Then, the guys play a rousing game of "Who would you rather roster?", including names like Kevin Durant, Rudy Gobert, Alperen Sengun, Bol Bol, Ben Simmons 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 and Alex Barutha run through the top news items of the day, leading off with Luka Doncic's ridiculous 60-20-10 triple-double on Tuesday night. The guys discuss Doncic's overall brilliance and the trajectory he's already following midway through his fifth season. Later, they discuss injuries to Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Khris Middleton and Domantas Sabonis before digging into some of their successes -- and failures -- in NFBKC contests. 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 the five-game NBA Christmas Day slate, headlined by a showdown between the Celtics and Bucks in Boston. Then, the guys move over to the futures market to discuss their favorite values to win the title, as well as MVP, Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player 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.

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the waiver wire a day earlier than usual before the winter holidays. 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 run through the top news items of the week and highlight some young players to monitor going forward. The guys discuss the Warriors without Stephen Curry, expectations for Jordan Poole, Khris Middleton's knee issue, Jalen Duren vs. Walker Kessler, LaMelo Ball's return, issues in Chicago and Atlanta, 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 waiver wire options ahead of Week 10. 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 back-and-forth and spend a minute or two breaking down the biggest fantasy storylines for all 15 teams in the Western Conference. 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 back-and-forth and spend a minute or two breaking down the biggest fantasy storylines for all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. 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 highlight Week 9 waiver options after touching on the latest NBA news. 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 discuss the Timberwolves' future and whether or not the Rudy Gobert trade already looks like a massive mistake. Then, the guys discuss some players and teams they misjudged heading into the fantasy basketball 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 discuss Anthony Davis' recent surge, LeBron's unprecedented longevity as a superstar, Kawhi Leonard's return, the Warriors' long-term plan, Cleveland's chances to win the title, and the hierarchy in the Eastern Conference behind Boston and Milwaukee. 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 highlight their favorite waiver wire adds for Week 8, including Killian Hayes, Kyle Anderson, Jaylen Nowell, AJ Griffin and 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.

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha run through the top news of the day, including Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony returning to action Wednesday night, John Collins' injury, the surging Celtics, Zion's big night and much more. Then, they discuss their lists of the five biggest surprise players in fantasy basketball 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.

Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss what Karl-Anthony Towns' absence means for the Timberwolves, whether the Celtics are on their own tier, the early MVP race, Bol Bol: Top-50 Fantasy Player 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.

One week after making their way through the East, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha tackle the Western Conference. The guys go team-by-team, discussing the biggest news, notes and storylines fantasy managers should be following. 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 NBA news before diving into waiver options such as Bones Hyland, Cam Reddish and Marvin Bagley. 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 Brandon Kravitz (@BrandonKravitz), the pregame radio host for the Orlando Magic, as well as a host at 96.9 The Zone in Orlando.Brandon talks about his entry into the industry before breaking down the Magic's season thus far. The guys talk Paolo Banchero, the risk/reward of tanking, Markelle Fultz vs. Jalen Suggs vs. Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac's future, the Bol Bol experience and much more. Finally, they finish out by discussing the Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player races, as well as Brandon's favorite value bet to win the 2023 NBA title. 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 Eastern Conference, spending a few minutes per team to break down the most noteworthy fantasy storylines. 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 numerous waiver wire options for Week 5, including Malik Monk, Charles Bassey, Tari Eason and Marcus Morris. 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 go around the league and discuss a handful of fantasy and gambling-related NBA topics. The guys break down the early MVP race and potential dark horse candidates before digging into their favorite Coach of the Year bets. Then, they reluctantly talk about the Lakers' lack of options, potential Karl-Anthony Towns trades, buy-low fantasy players, Lauri Markkanen's MIP case, 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.

With the NBA taking the night off, Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha do an early-season reset and examine hot starts from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic before discussing a (relative) downturn in Nikola Jokic's numbers. The guys also talk Timberwolves, Jazz, Heat and Warriors before finishing out by debating the best value bets to win the Western Conference. 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 talking waiver wire adds and DFS options 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 joined by James Anderson to discuss the Nets firing Steve Nash and hiring Ime Udoka as his replacement. Then, the guys re-assess the NBA futures market and lay out an updated version of their five favorite bets to make right now. 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.