RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

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The NBA Needs Michael Beasley Jul 15, 2020

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Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to talk about the latest round of positive coronavirus tests, injuries impacting teams in Orlando, lineup changes, betting odds, and much more.

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Opt-outs, Returns & Team Chemistry Jul 08, 2020

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Ken, Shannon and Alex go over who is opting out of the restart, who is returning and how team chemistry could factor into the postseason.

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It's Shabazz Napier Time Jul 08, 2020

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Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss Brad Beal, Victor Oladipo, Spencer Dinwiddie, and other key players opting out of the Orlando restart. The guys also assess the futures of the eight non-Orlando teams, talk Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert, evaluate Giannis' new signature shoe, and much more.

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Schedule Highlights + The Decision Turns 10 Jun 30, 2020

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Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the latest news in the NBA before highlighting the most important and most intriguing games during the eight-game finish to the regular season. Then, the guys reminisce on The Decision and how it impacted LeBron James' legacy, as well as the future of player movement.

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Counting Down the Days Jun 26, 2020

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Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss players sitting out Orlando, what it would take for the restart to be canceled, best playoff bets, Kanye joining Gap, and much more.

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The Master Plan + Playoff Bets Jun 18, 2020

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Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to break down the NBA's exhaustive, six-phase return-to-play plan before discussing the latest championship odds.

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Run It Back: 2006 Mavericks-Spurs, Game 7 Jun 17, 2020

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Nick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha turn back the clock to 2006 to revisit the seven-game, second round series between the two best teams in the Western Conference. As the Mavericks prevail on the road in overtime, the guys discuss the legacies of the Spurs' Big Three, the Mavs' regular-season dominance throughout the decade, DeSagana Diop's mid-range game, Avery Johnson's suit, Dirk's place in NBA history, and much, much more.

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Expectations in Orlando Jun 09, 2020

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Nick Whalen is joined by Alex Barutha to discuss the NBA's plan to resume play in Orlando on July 31. The guys debate the merits of the 22-team plan, expectations for the eight-game regular season, possible playoff matchups, updated title odds, and much more.

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Run It Back: 2015 Clippers-Rockets, Western Conference Semifinals Jun 02, 2020

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Nick Whalen, James Anderson and Alex Barutha look back on the seven-game series between the Clippers and Rockets and attempt to answer the following questions (and many more):

Was this the Clippers' last real chance at a title?
Was this version of the Rockets better-equipped to win in the playoffs?
How close was the 2015 MVP race?
Why were Hedo Turkoglu's socks so short?
Was Jamal Crawford overrated?
Which team had the better supporting cast?
Was Trevor Ariza the perfect Houston Rocket?
Could the Clippers have taken down the 2015 Warriors in the Conference Finals?
How did Chris Paul somehow end up on the Rockets just three years later?
Should Josh Smith have won an MVP?
How many MVPs should Josh Smith have?

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The NBA's Return + Fantasy Re-Drafts May 29, 2020

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Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the latest news as the NBA decides how, and when, to return to play, including Friday morning's GM survey results. Then, the guys peek behind the curtain at their decision-making process for the Fantasy Re-Draft article series.

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