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End-Of-Season Waiver Adds + Pickup Of The Year Finalists Apr 01, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup), Jonas Nader (@JonasNader), and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) discuss some waiver pickups to consider on the Pacers, Thunder, Blazers, and Kings (including Theo Maledon, Brandon Williams and Damian Jones). Also on this episode: We discuss the near- and long-term upside for Markelle Fultz with the Magic, and name the finalists for Waiver Wire Pickup of the Year.

(2:21) Waiver wire pickups for the Pacers and Thunder

(9:41) Waiver wire pickups for the Blazers and Kings

(17:21) Killian Hayes

(19:49) Markelle Fultz

(21:42) Moses Brown's impact on the Thunder

(23:12) Waiver Wire Pickups of the Year Nominees

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Late-Season Blazers & Magic Outlook, Final Four Preview Mar 30, 2022

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Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Thomas Casale and Brad Stonebraker to discuss our expectations for Drew Eubanks, Brandon Williams, Wendell Carter Jr., Mo Bamba, and Franz Wagner. Also on this episode: what to expect when Duke-UNC and Villanova-Kansas face off in the Final Four, and the case for Paolo Banchero as No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.

(00:44) Wendell Carter, Jr. and the state of the Magic

(06:34) Franz Wagner discussion

(12:12) Final Four preview

(18:02) Portland AKA "Silly Season Hereos"

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Time Lord Injury, Waiver Adds & Tales From The Attic Pt. 1 Mar 28, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup), Zak Hanshew (@Zakthemonster), and Noah Rubin (@Noah_Rubin) discuss the fallout from Robert Williams' knee injury, the latest waiver adds (including a lot of Pacers and Thunder), plus a story of the time Dr. A went shoe shopping with Darryl Dawkins. Also on this episode: Kyrie Irving's home debut, and the Blazers lose late-season sensation Trendon Watford.

(3:33) Kyrie Irving's first game in Brooklyn

(5:39) Robert Williams' knee injury

(8:26) Brandon Ingram returns; Pelicans new lineup

(11:00) Trendon Watford is out for the season

(15:47) Grizzlies continue to win without Morant

(18:19) Hawks vs. Pacers

(24:02) Players hinting at fantasy value

(28:30) Dr. A's Tales from the Attic

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Waiver Wire Adds + NCAA Tournament Talk With Carlos Boozer Mar 25, 2022

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Matt Stroup, Steve Alexander and Jonas Nader talk waiver wire pickups (including Davion Mitchell and Goga Bitadze), and are joined by Carlos Boozer for a Duke/NCAA Tournament breakdown — with a look at how things stand with Boozer's 50k bet on Duke to go the distance. Below is a full breakdown of the episode:

(00:00) Carlos Boozer joins the show to talk Duke hoops, Coach K's last dance, and a 50k bet

(11:08) What do do with Cam Payne now that Chris Paul is back

(15:36) Waiver Wire Pickups: Tyus Jones, Goga Bitadze, Davion Mitchell and more

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Kyrie Irving is cleared to play in New York and the Grizzlies look unstoppable Mar 24, 2022

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On the last Thursday edition of Roundball Stew this season, Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) look at Kyrie Irving (43 points), who made big headlines in more ways than one on Wednesday as news broke that he's finally going to be allowed to play in New York and should make his debut on Sunday. Ja Morant was out for the Grizzlies allowing the rest of the team to flourish, Obi Toppin is coming on in New York and Theo Maledon made a surprise appearance on the same night that Aleksej Pokusevski was the 'Poeltl answer'.

(06:22) Busy day for Kyrie Irving

(09:45) Obi Toppin, why isn't he playing more?

(18:20) Spencer Dinwiddie plays well with Dallas

(24:55) Tobias Harris play as of late for Philladelphia

(31:00) Giannis won't play Thursday night vs. Washington

(37:03) Backcourt situation in Sacramento

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5x5: Poole & Porter Rising, DFS Tips, Bamba & Randle's Futures Mar 23, 2022

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Matt Stroup, Raphielle Johnson, Noah Rubin, Renee Miller, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson discuss the outlook for Jordan Poole and Otto Porter Jr. with Steph Curry out, plus some DFS tools and tips, and the future fantasy outlooks for Julius Randle and Mo Bamba. Also on this episode: We consider some of the names who could be the waiver wire pickup of the year, including Anfernee Simons, Herb Jones, and Franz Wagner.

(0:57) Julius Randle

(4:41) Otto Porter Jr. and Jordan Poole

(9:47) Tyus Jones' outlook

(18:39) Mo Bamba

(25:13) Waiver Wire pickup of the year

(30:43) The Last Word

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Cut-em or Keep-em, big names with uncertain timetables in the fantasy playoffs Mar 22, 2022

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Jared Johnson (@Jae_The_Truth) and Raphielle Johnson (@Raphiellej) go through a list of big name players such as Ben Simmons, Paul George and Jarrett Allen to name a few and answer the question: are these guys worth holding for the remainder of the fantasy hoops season. Plus, a discussion on what to do with Sacramento's dilapidated front court, and Zion Williamson's future potential in the league. All that and more in Tuesday's final edition of Roundball Stew.

(0:27) Pickup of the day

(1:25) Cut-em or Keep-Em

(15:41) De'Aaron Fox + Sacramento's front court

(21:47) Julius Randle to miss tonight's game

(26:18) Zion Williamson's injury update

(29:54) Jonathan Isaac will not return this season

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Talking Silly Season with Brian Rosenworcel Mar 21, 2022

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In Monday's Roundball Stew Steve Alexander (@docktora) sits down with drummer Brian Rosenworcel (@Bowl_of_Worcel) from the band Guster to talk some fantasy hoops. Season-ending injuries for Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson, the return of Chris Paul and a big night for Davion Mitchell are all discussed. There are three teams that play only two games this week, leaving some fantasy managers in a hole. Brian makes a live pickup on the air that may help you make a similar move.

(7:11) Few games remaining and issues with fantasy lineups

(20:40) Jamal Crawford retires and Josh Richardson's resurgence

(25:46) Russell Westbrook records his first triple double in 2022

(27:12) Jae Crowder's injury and other NBA news

(29:59) Davion Mitchell's strong performance

(32:00) Fantasy implications with the New York Knicks

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Waiver Wire Adds: Bones, Vanderbilt & Post-Curry Injury Options Mar 18, 2022

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Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander highlight some waiver wire options to consider in the aftermath of Steph Curry's injury, including Gary Payton II, Bones Hyland, Jarred Vanderbilt and more. Also on this episode: a lot of Thunder talk (and actual thunder), as we consider the latest on Aleksej Pokusevski and Tre Mann.

(04:32) Steph Curry injury update

(11:43) Can we believe in Jarred Vanderbilt?

(22:40) Aleksej Pokusevski conversation

(32:03) Brandon Williams. What to make of him?

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Stephen Curry's down and Spencer Dinwiddie is fitting in nicely in Dallas Mar 17, 2022

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Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down a busy Wednesday night in the NBA in Thursday's edition of the Roundball Stew. Stephen Curry is out indefinitely after taking a hard shot to the leg by Marcus Smart. Was it a hustle play? Was it dirty? Tune in to find out. Luka Doncic fed Spencer Dinwiddie in Brooklyn for a game-winning 3-pointer in the best game of the night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has it on cruise control right now and Goran Dragic is suddenly relevant again. The guys also talk some schedule as several teams only play two games next week.

(01:50) Steph Curry out indefinitely. Dirty play by Marcus Smart?

(04:33) Big night in Brooklyn for Luka Doncic. What's next for Spencer Dinwiddie?

(13:15) Will Philadelphia win the East?

(21:50) Zach Lavine and Chicago discussion

(25:23) Listener submitted questions

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