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ADP Reactions & Hornets Win Total! Aug 06, 2025

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Rick Kamla and Dr. A are here to discuss the latest news around the league and its impact on fantasy basketball. Then, they'll react to some of the first ESPN ADPs of the season, telling you if they would "buy" or "sell" buzzy names like Jokic, Wemby, Cooper Flagg, Joel Embiid and many more at their current draft position.

They'll also discuss the Charlotte Hornets and their FanDuel over/under of 27.5 wins.

Tune in for all this and much more to sharpen your draft strategy for the upcoming season! This episode was presented by FanDuel.

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Draft Debates – Who Should You Pick? Aug 05, 2025

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It’s Fantasy Draft Board Building Time on Fantasy NBA Today! Rick Kamla and Dr. A go head-to-head, debating player battles and tier rankings to help YOU dominate your fantasy basketball draft.

Key 1v1 Player Debates:

Ivica Zubac vs. Mark Williams
Rudy Gobert vs. Jalen Duren
DeMar DeRozan vs. Jaylen Brown
Devin Vassell vs. Mikal Bridges
Jordan Poole vs. Immanuel Quickley
Alperen Sengun vs. Ivica Zubac

Plus: Ranking a crowded and competitive forward tier, including names like Zion Williamson, Lauri Markkanen, Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy, Keegan Murray, Cam Johnson, Ausar Thompson, Kyle Kuzma and more.

Who should you draft first?
Who’s about to break out?
Who’s fading?

Build your cheat sheet and draft strategy with expert insights, positional breakdowns and analysis from two of fantasy basketball’s most respected voices.

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Rick Kamla’s Career Year Theory: Breakouts, Busts & Bold NBA Predictions Aug 04, 2025

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In this episode Rick Kamla and Dr. A debate the "Career Year Theory" — a framework for identifying NBA players who are about to have the best season of their career and who to fade.

We dive into:

What exactly is a "career year"?
Can it happen to players like Nikola Jokic who are already elite?
Success & failure cases from past seasons
Rick's list of 2024–25 career year candidates: Towns, Dyson, Hart, Franz, Powell, Suggs, PJ Washington, Grimes, Jerome
Can they repeat it? Regress? Or level up even further?
Who’s primed to explode this upcoming season?
BONUS: Quick Celtics win total segment

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DRAFT DEBATES 25/26! | Build Your Board + Hawks Win Total! Aug 01, 2025

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Rick Kamla and Dr. A go over some key player debates to help you build your draft board ahead of the 25/26 fantasy basketball season on this episode of Fantasy NBA Today!

They also kick off a new segment, diving into Win Totals for the next 30 episodes, starting with the Atlanta Hawks and their FanDuel total of 46.5 wins.

Finally, they answer a listener question: "When are you starting to prioritize drafting fantasy gold over PRA (Points, Rebounds, Assists) in a 9-cat snake draft?"

Tune in for essential insights and much more to sharpen your draft strategy for the upcoming season!

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All-Time Fantasy Basketball Draft: Kamla vs Dr. A H2H Teams! Jul 30, 2025

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After ranking their all-time top fantasy players, Rick Kamla and Dr. A go head-to-head drafting their all-time teams on this episode of Fantasy NBA Today!

Using a draft format of PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, C, Flex, Flex, they'll pick their ultimate lineups. Listen in to hear their strategies, pick choices, and who ultimately builds the stronger fantasy basketball squad!

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Top 25 All-Time Fantasy Basketball Players Ranked! Jul 29, 2025

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Rick Kamla and Dr. A dive deep into Fantasy Basketball history on this episode of Fantasy NBA Today, as they rank their Top 25 All-Time Fantasy Basketball Players! Get their definitive list and hear their debates on the legends who shaped fantasy leagues.

Tune in for a fascinating look back and crucial insights into consistent fantasy dominance through the eras.

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Is Embiid Done? Luka's New Shape! + 25/26 Draft Debates! Jul 28, 2025

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Rick Kamla and Dr. A go over some key player debates and critical news to help you build your draft board ahead of the 25/26 fantasy basketball season on this episode of Fantasy NBA Today!

They tackle burning questions:

Is Joel Embiid done? Following hints from Keith Pompey about his recovery struggles.
Is Luka Dončić ready to take over the league? With Luka looking great in his Men's Health Magazine cover, showcasing his great shape.

Plus, they dive into crucial head-to-head matchups like:

Darius Garland vs. Derrick White
Payton Pritchard vs. Stephon Castle
Coby White vs. Jordan Poole
Zach LaVine vs. Fred VanVleet

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Summer League Recap: Breakout Rookies, Busts & Deep Sleepers Jul 24, 2025

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Summer League is officially in the books, and Fantasy NBA Today is breaking it all down with hosts Rick Kamla and Dr. A—plus special guest William Harris (@WilliamisBill), host of The All Rookie Podcast on the SportsEthos Network.

In this episode:
🏀 Summer Standouts: Can Tre Johnson, Liam McNeeley, Yang Hansen, and Cooper Flagg deliver fantasy value from Day 1?
🚨 Panic Watch: Should we be concerned about Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf, and Carter Bryant after underwhelming performances?
🔥 Veteran Risers: Who among G-League standouts and second-year players might crack rotations and become fantasy steals?

Whether you're in a redraft, dynasty, or deep fantasy basketball league, this episode delivers sharp insight on which Summer League stars are legit, who’s overhyped, and where the hidden value lies heading into the 2025 NBA season.

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25/26 Draft Debates: Kawhi vs Butler, Zion vs Markkanen & More! Jul 23, 2025

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Rick Kamla and Dr. A go over some key player debates to help you build your draft board ahead of the 25/26 fantasy basketball season on this episode of Fantasy NBA Today!

They tackle crucial head-to-head matchups like:

Kawhi Leonard vs. Jimmy Butler
Cooper Flagg vs. Jalen Johnson
Jabari Smith Jr. vs. Matas Buzelis
Deni Avdija vs. Miles Bridges
Zion Williamson vs. Lauri Markkanen
Coby White vs. Immanuel Quickley
Ja Morant vs. LaMelo Ball

Tune in for these insights and much more to sharpen your draft strategy for the upcoming season!

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Top 5 PF & C Rankings for Next Fantasy Season! Jul 22, 2025

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Rick Kamla and Dr. A deliver their Top 5 Power Forwards and Top 5 Centers ahead of the next Fantasy Basketball season on this episode of Fantasy NBA Today! Get their expert insights to shape your draft strategy for these crucial positions.

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