Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

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NBA Draft Lottery Fallout: Projecting The Top Five Picks May 18, 2022

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Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Raphielle Johnson discuss the fallout from Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery, projecting destinations for the top five picks, including Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero. Also on this episode: what we're watching for from Luka Doncic in the Mavs-Warriors Western Conference Finals, and is Jimmy Butler convincing us to move him up our fantasy draft boards — despite the lingering injury risk?

(02:09) Jimmy Butler monster Game 1 vs. Boston

(05:50) Western Conference Finals Preview

(11:51) Magic have the #1 pick, projecting destinations

(16:30) Smith or Holmgren for Fantasy as a rookie?

(22:12) Paolo Banchero thoughts

(30:10) Keegan Murray and Detroit a good fit?

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Weekend Playoff Takeaways + Fantasy Sixth Round In Review May 16, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) react to Sunday's game sevens (including Luka Doncic and the Mavs knocking out Chris Paul and the Suns), plus a review of the sixth round of fantasy leagues — with Jaylen Brown and Jordan Poole among the players we discuss. Also on this episode: Can Clint Capela bounce back from a disappointing season, and are we headed for a Scottie Barnes breakout in year two?

(2:33) Reactions to Sunday's Game 7 matchups

(9:59) New Finals Predictions

(12:05) 6th Round of Fantasy Leagues- Jerami Grant

(16:15) 6th Round of Fantasy Leagues- Jaylen Brown

(18:54) 6th Round of Fantasy Leagues- Jordan Poole

(20:32) Clint Capela: Potential Bounce Back?

(23:31) Who is making a Year 2 jump?

(37:01) Dr. A's Tales From the Attic

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Fantasy Playoff Stock Watch May 12, 2022

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Matt Stroup, Raphielle Johnson and Steve Alexander discuss who's rising and who's falling during these NBA Playoffs from a fantasy perspective, including Tyrese Maxey, Desmond Bane, Al Horford, Mike Conley, and Dillon Brooks. Also on this episode: Is a Jaren Jackson Jr. breakout imminent in 2022-23?

(04:12) Fantasy playoff stock watch

(11:34) Al Horford = Stock up

(23:05) Desmond Bane or Tyrese Maxey in a dynasty league?

(28:44) Mike Conley = Stock down

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Chris Paul's struggles, James Harden's new reality, DFS advice and more! May 11, 2022

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This episode dives into Chris Paul's recent struggles, James Harden's new reality, and Ja Morant's right knee bone bruise. Along the way, hosts Ryan Knaus and Raphielle Johnson dole out DFS advice for all of the Conference semifinals matchups!

(01:10) Ja Morant injury

(06:12) Steven Adams conversation

(10:33) Mavericks/Suns series

(18:02) 76ers/Heat series

(25:06) Props for Al Horford

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Weekend Playoff Takeaways + Fantasy Fifth Round In Review May 09, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) discuss the latest from the NBA Playoffs — where Ja Morant is sidelined with a knee injury — and break down the players who posted fifth-round fantasy value this season, including playoff standouts Mikal Bridges and Tyrese Maxey. We also forecast our fantasy expectations for CJ McCollum, John Collins, Mo Bamba and more.

(3:03) Jokic wins 2nd straight MVP

(5:15) Mavericks tie up the series with the Suns

(7:46) Sixers/Heat: Embiid and Harden tie up the series

(10:41) Grizzlies/Warriors fallout

(15:13) Celtics fall just short against the Bucks

(18:22) Fifth-Round Fantasy Value

(39:09) Dr. A's Tales from the Attic

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Breakdown May 06, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup), Steve Alexander (@Docktora), and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) take an early look at NBA free agency, including our expectations for Miles Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Zach LaVine, and Chris Boucher. We also look at the landscape for restricted free agents Mo Bamba, Deandre Ayton, Collin Sexton, and more.

(2:16) Joel Embiid's injury

(6:23) An interesting Nets' off-season

(15:17) The Chicago Bulls and Zach Lavine

(17:17) A pay day for Miles Bridges?

(24:56) The future of the Pacers

(29:42) Victor Oladipo's resurgence

(35:35) Mo Bamba

(39:31) Key decisions upcoming in Portland

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4x5: Morant’s Soaring ADP + Fading The Thunder May 04, 2022

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Matt Stroup, Steve Alexander, Jonas Nader, Zak Hanshew and Brad Stonebraker break down some recent performances from the NBA Playoffs, including Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Tyler Herro. Also on this episode: the landscape for D’Angelo Russell after a disappointing postseason with the Timberwolves, and concerns about drafting Oklahoma City Thunder players with the team already hinting at tanking next season.

(00:58) Fast paced game between Memphis and Golden State

(06:45) Ja Morant a 1st rounder next year in Fantasy?

(12:41) Brandon Clarke conversation

(17:55) Jaren Jackson Jr. discussion

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Playoff Weekend Breakdown + Fantasy 4th Round In Review May 02, 2022

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Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some takeaways from the weekend in the NBA Playoffs, including strong openers for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant in the conference semifinals, plus a review of the players who provided fourth-round fantasy value this year. Among the names we cover during that part of the show: Darius Garland, Jaren Jackson Jr., Domantas Sabonis, and Bam Adebayo.

(02:05) Review of Sunday's playoff games

(08:29) Preview of Monday's games

(14:03) Review players who provided 4th round value this year

(23:43) Jaren Jackson, Jr. conversation

(32:53) Zach LaVine discussion

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Fantasy Season In Review: Raptors, Pelicans, Jazz Apr 29, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup), Raphielle Johnson (@RaphielleJ) and Ryan Knaus (@RyanKnaus) discuss the latest takeaways from the NBA Playoffs — including an encouraging performance from James Harden — and our expectations for the recently-eliminated Raptors, Pelicans, and Jazz moving forward. That conversation includes: why we’re so high on Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes, our concerns with Zion Williamson’s fantasy outlook, and the uncertainty in Utah (and how it could affect Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell).

(2:33) Sixers' offensive explosion

(5:36) Suns and Chris Paul eliminate the Pelicans

(10:00) Mavericks defeat the Jazz

(17:23) Potential potency with the Raptors' lineup

(24:36) Analyzing the Pelicans' roster

(32:57) What now for Utah?

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The Best Fantasy Players In The Playoffs So Far Apr 27, 2022

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Matt Stroup is joined by Raphielle Johnson, Steve Alexander, Aaron Robinson and Jared Johnson to break down some of the best and most surprising fantasy performers in the playoffs, including Jordan Poole, Desmond Bane, Deandre Ayton and Jalen Brunson. Also on this episode: We break down what we’ve seen from Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke and the Grizzlies, and our expectations for Jonas Valanciunas in New Orleans moving forward.

(01:30) Raphielle's playoff observations

(09:39) Ja Morant is amazing

(16:23) Mikal Bridges big night

(23:32) Jalen Brunson's contractual future

(25:48) Jonas Valanciunas future value

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