Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

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Weekend Playoff Takeaways + Fantasy Third Round In Review Apr 25, 2022

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Matt Stroup and Dr. A discuss the latest from the NBA Playoffs over the weekend, with the Hawks and Nets in trouble, and the Suns-Pelicans and Grizzlies-Timberwolves series all even at 2-2. Also on this episode: We review the some of the names who produced third-round fantasy value this season, including DeMar DeRozan, Luka Doncic, Jrue Holiday and Pascal Siakam.

(03:27) Takeaways from weekend playoff action

(13:40) Reviewing 3rd Round Fantasy values

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Key Playoff Injuries + Third-Year Breakout Candidates Apr 22, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) discuss some key storylines from this week in the NBA Playoffs, including Jalen Brunson and Jordan Poole putting up huge box scores, and the impact of injuries to Khris Middleton and Devin Booker. Also on this episode: some third-year breakout players to watch moving forward, with Devin Vassell, Isaiah Stewart, Immanuel Quickley and Killian Hayes on our radar.

(2:10) Charlotte fires James Borrego

(4:05) The Grizzlies comeback victory

(12:29) Mavs win without Luka against the Jazz

(17:42) Warriors face off against the Nuggets

(22:56) Kris Middleton, Devin Booker, and Ben Simmons injury reports

(27:25) Third year breakout player candidates

(39:18) Robert Williams' potential early return

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Early Playoff Takeaways: Maxey And Poole Rising Apr 20, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup), Zak Hanshew (@ZakTheMonster), Raphielle Johnson (@Raphiellej), Steve Alexander (@Docktora), and Brad Stonebraker (@BradBaker97) discuss the playoff performances of Tyrese Maxey, Jordan Poole, Trae Young, and Jimmy Butler — and how, if at all, these playoff performances impact their fantasy draft outlook heading into next season. Also on this episode: the outlook for Herb Jones and Davion Mitchell at/near the end of the first year of their NBA careers, and the latest Dr. A's Tales from the Attic, featuring an unexpected car ride with former NBA standout Rick Mahorn.

(0:44) Youth movement in the playoffs: Tyrese Maxey and Jordan Poole

(6:44) Rookie Profiles: Herb Jones and Davion Mitchell

(12:33) Devin Booker's injury

(15:27) Hawks/Heat deep dive

(26:10): Dr. A's Tales from the Attic

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Opening Weekend Playoff Breakdown + Fantasy 2nd Round In Review Apr 18, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) break down the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs, including the Nets-Celtics / Kyrie Irving-Jayson Tatum showdown, and discuss the players who posted second-round fantasy value this season — and where we'll be drafting them next year. Among the players we highlight in that conversation: Robert Williams, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, LaMelo Ball and Donovan Mitchell.

(1:46) Celtics win Game 1 in Dramatic Fashion

(7:08) Hawks fall to the Miami Heat

(9:16) Raptors vs. Sixers

(15:49) Timberwolves upset the Grizzlies

(19:22) Final playoff opening weekend takeaways

(22:36) Second-Round Fantasy value

(29:56) High upside players to draft

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2022 NBA Playoff Preview Apr 15, 2022

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April 15: Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec) is joined by members of NBC Sports EDGE’s Betting Team and Roundball Stew Crew to preview the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports), Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@docktora) set their sights on the Eastern Conference, while Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper), Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) break down the Western Conference. PointsBet Head Trader Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) also details how bettors are attacking the playoffs and discusses plus-money wagers of interest. The group wrap up the show by giving their predictions for Conference and NBA Champion.

(1:40) – Can Heat be upset in Round 1?

(5:38) – 76ers vs Raptors Preview

(10:59) – Bucks vs Bulls Breakdown

(15:27) – Celtics vs Nets Heavyweight Bout

(25:32) – Will the Suns roll against the 8-seed?

(28:06) – Luka injury looms large vs Jazz

(34:12) – Warriors vs Nuggets Preview

(40:11) – Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Breakdown

(45:04) – How Bettors are attacking the Playoffs and Intriguing Plus-money wagers

(59:23) – Conference and NBA Champion Predictions

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4x5: Haliburton’s Future In Indy, Ant Man’s Upside & More Apr 13, 2022

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(00:58) OKC situation

(08:13) De'Aaron Fox's season

(14:26) Hawks/Hornets tonight

(20:05) Anthony Edwards big night to open Postseason

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Fantasy First Round In Review Apr 11, 2022

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With the regular season over, and the NBA Playoffs just ahead, Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander break down the top 12 fantasy players from this past season, and consider where we’d draft them next year, including Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid and LeBron James. Also on this episode: How high should we be taking Dejounte Murray, Trae Young, Steph Curry and a possibly declining James Harden heading into next year?

And, our latest installment of Dr. A's Tales From The Attic, featuring Steve Alexander, a pair of shoes, a set of car keys, and former Indiana Pacers star Herb Williams.

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2022 Waiver Wire Awards Apr 08, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup), Jonas Nader (@JonasNader), and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) hand out the year-end fantasy basketball Waiver Wire Awards, including Pickup of the Year, Silly Season Hero and, of course, the Cedi Pills Award.

(3:05) Silly Season Hero of the Year

(6:35) Cedi Pills Award

(10:49) Waiver Wire Letdown

(15:11) Stash of the Year

(18:17) 10th time the Charm Award

(20:24) Ye of Little Faith Award

(24:16) Shallow League Pickup of the year

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5x5: Jalen Green’s Late-Season Surge, Playoff Teams To Fade Apr 06, 2022

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Matt Stroup, Ryan Knaus, Zak Hanshew, Vaughn Dalzell, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson discuss Jalen Green’s streak of 30-plus point games, the outlook for Donte DiVincenzo in Sacramento, plus reasons to fade the Bulls, Cavs and Jazz in the postseason. Also on this episode: a few notable late-season waiver wire options for fantasy leagues that run to the end of the line.

(01:47) Toronto clinch at top 6 seed

(08:45) Knicks to look out for this week

(13:22) Teams Vaughn is thinking about fading

(18:51) Donte DiVincenzo update

(24:32) Jalen Green with another big night

(30:48) Lakers eliminated

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2021-22 Fantasy Surprises Apr 04, 2022

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Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) discuss some of the season's biggest fantasy surprises, for better or worse. DeMar DeRozan and Tyrese Haliburton are among those players who exceeded expectations, while De'Aaron Fox and Isaiah Stewart were letdowns, but which trends have staying power and which were mirages?

(1:17) Pickup of the day

(4:37) Positive surprises from this fantasy season

(23:49) Negative outcomes from this fantasy season

(42:34) Dr. A's tales from the attic

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