RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

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All-NBA Picks + CP3 is Back, Spo vs. Butler, Re-Evaluating Jordan Poole Mar 24, 2022

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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.

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CP3 Update, Suns' Path to the Finals, All-NBA Debates + Defensive Player of the Year Mar 22, 2022

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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.

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Curry, Collins, Simmons Sidelined Indefinitely, Bey Drops 50-piece Mar 18, 2022

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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.

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How Good is the 2022 NBA Draft Class? Mar 15, 2022

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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.

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NCAA Tournament Special: Talking Brackets + Bets with TeamRankings.com's Jason Lisk and RotoWire's Adam Zdroik Mar 14, 2022

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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

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Nets/Sixers Flops, Week 21 Waivers Mar 11, 2022

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Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news before diving into waiver wire adds and DFS suggestions for Friday.

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Nets-Sixers Showdown, Jokic vs. Embiid, Confidence in Suns + New Low for the Lakers? Mar 10, 2022

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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.

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