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Early Preseason Takeaways + Polarizing Players Oct 09, 2023

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Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a game-by-game look at opening weekend of the NBA preseason. If you like MarJon Beauchamp, Jarace Walker and/or Talen Horton-Tucker talk, this episode is for you. The guys discuss Jaden Ivey coming off the bench, John Collins starting next to Lauri Markkanen, Bennedict Mathurin vs. Buddy Hield and much more. Later, they discuss a handful of polarizing players, including Julius Randle, Fred VanVleet and Rudy Gobert.

0:00: Intro

2:30: 76ers-Celtics

10:25: Bucks-Bulls

15:45: Suns-Pistons

21:00: Is it over for James Wiseman?

23:07: Pacers-Grizzlies

28:20: Raptors-Kings

31:05: Clippers-Jazz

35:50: Polarizing players in fantasy basketball

38:45: Julius Randle

39:50: Rudy Gobert

43:20: Drafting injury-prone players early

48:30: Fred VanVleet

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Fantasy Basketball Busts for Category Leagues 2022-23 Oct 06, 2023

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Ken, Shannon and Alex advise fantasy managers to avoid 9 players at their current ADP in category formats.

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Jrue Holiday in Boston, Ayton Expectations, Finding Rookie Upside + More Oct 05, 2023

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Veteran NBA analysts Rick Kamla and Steve "Dr. A" Alexander get you ready for the 2023-24 fantasy basketball season. The guys discuss changes in value for Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton before getting into the James Harden Saga in Philly. Later, the guys talk Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis, expectations for Miles Bridges' return, and much more.

00:00 Intro

6:30 Damian Lillard

12:00 Jrue Holiday

17:36 Deandre Ayton

22:00 James Harden

29:40 Jimmy Butler

33:33 Anthony Davis

39:39 Mikal Bridges

44:45 Miles Bridges

47:15 Brandon Miller

49:50 Luka Doncic

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James Harden's Future, Magic Media Day + NBA Futures Bets to Target Oct 04, 2023

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Nick Whalen is joined by Brandon Kravitz to discuss James Harden's (alleged) arrival at Sixers training camp and Brandon's observations from Orlando Magic media day. Then, the guys dive into their favorite futures markets, including Rookie of the Year, MVP, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, team win totals and, of course, NBA Finals bets.

0:00: Intro

2:00: James Harden's future

13:40: Orlando Magic preview

15:30: Jalen Suggs' renewed focus

17:30: Paolo Banchero Year 2 expectations

21:00: Anthony Black + Jett Howard

24:45: Do the Magic have too many ball-handlers?

29:55: 2023-24 NBA Finals odds

32:45: Lakers or Warriors to win the Finals?

36:35: Brandon's longshot Finals bet

39:00: Team win total bets

42:14: NBA MVP betting market

45:00: Chet Holmgren for Rookie of the Year?

50:15: Most Improved Player odds

55:13: Giannis' DPOY case

58:50: Coach of the Year odds

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Training Camp News, Mock Drafts, Favorite Targets with Noah Rubin Oct 03, 2023

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Steve "Dr. A" Alexander and Noah Rubin discuss the top fantasy basketball news of the day before diving into some of their favorite targets in early drafts. The guys talk James Harden, Zion Williamson, Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard and Victor Wembanyama. Later, they re-hash the results of some recent mock drafts.

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Fallout From Lillard, Holiday Trades + How To Handle James Harden with Yahoo's Dan Titus Oct 03, 2023

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Nick Whalen is joined by Dan Titus from Yahoo Sports to discuss the fantasy fallout from the Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades. Later, the guys talk about how fantasy managers should handle James Harden, as well as a few young guards who could be set for big-time breakouts this season.

0:00: Intro

3:00: Portland's roster post-trades

10:15: Celtics with Holiday and Porzingis

16:40: Handicapping the top of the East

18:50: Jusuf Nurkic in Phoenix

22:45: Khris Middleton as the Bucks' third option

28:30: How to handle James Harden in fantasy

34:44: Do you trust Zion Williamson?

40:40: Should you draft Ja Morant?

43:35: Breakout guards in fantasy (Cade Cunningham, Jordan Poole)

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Fantasy Basketball Sleepers 2023-24 Sep 27, 2023

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Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss NBA Fantasy sleepers for 2023-24, focusing primarily on Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

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Fantasy Basketball 2022-23 - Best Ball Sleepers & Busts Sep 22, 2023

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Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the growing Best Ball format -- what is it, why you should play it and general tips -- before diving into sleepers and busts.

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Late-Summer ADP Check + Mock Draft Recap Sep 01, 2023

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Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha are back with a late-summer edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast! The guys use a recent mock draft (August 30th) as their guide to discuss the top values, underrated players, risky investments, late-round steals and much more.

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Way Too Early Top 12 Fantasy Basketball Draft - Ken and Alex Jul 21, 2023

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Ken and Alex draft teams of six players in a roto league that will play out with...a large pizza on the line. It's never too early to start preparing for your fantasy basketball drafts.

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