Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

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4x5: Kyrie's 60-Point Game, Fantasy League-Winners & March Madness Preview Mar 16, 2022

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Matt Stroup is joined by Steve Alexander, Zak Hanshew, Thomas Casale and Jared Johnson to discuss the aftermath of Kyrie Irving's huge Tuesday night, some players who are proving to be fantasy league-winners down the stretch, and a quick preview of the NCAA Tournament — including favorite underdogs and weakest No. 1 seeds. Also on this episode: the outlook for some waiver wire Indiana Pacers down the stretch.

(0:58) Kyrie Irving and Karl Anthony Towns drop 60 points apiece

(6:29) A look back on some of the top fantasy selections from this season

(13:03) Previewing the NCAA Tournament

(18:41) Analyzing the Indiana Pacers

(21:57) Notes from the Pelicans and around the league

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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 60; Draymond, BroLo & LeVert all return Mar 15, 2022

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Karl-Anthony Towns scored 60 points vs. the Spurs, outshining Stephen Curry (47) and Trae Young (46). Plus, we saw the returns of Draymond Green, Brook Lopez and Caris LeVert. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!

(2:19) Four players that can help your playoff lineup

(3:59) Karl-Anthony Towns sets Franchise Record

(8:07) Returning to the Hardwood: Draymond Green, Brook Lopez, and Caris LeVert

(23:20) Impact of John Collins' hand injury

(30:19) Portland continues to battle

(33:22) Players potentially returning on Tuesday

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Brackets and Bets: Live Underdogs, Teams to Fade + National Title Favorites Mar 14, 2022

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March 14: Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec), Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper), Vaughn Dalzell(@VmoneySports), and Tom Casale (@TheTomCasale) set the stage for handicapping the tournament by analyzing the right methodology when approaching the games before breaking down top storylines in each region. The group also identifies live underdogs who have value and discuss top seeds who have red flags. PointsBet Senior Editor Teddy Greenstein (@TeddyGreenstein) also stops by to detail bettor behavior entering the tournament and explains which teams are the top liabilities for the book. Corey, Drew, Vaughn and Tom wrap up the show with who they believe will emerge from each region, and make their case for which team will be crowed National Champion.

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LeBron's Dominant Season, Blazers & Pelicans Waiver Wire Bonanza Mar 14, 2022

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) react to the latest developments from LeBron James's dominant fantasy (and real-life) season, and talk waiver wire options from New Orleans to Portland, including Jaxson Hayes, Naji Marshall, and Trendon Watford. Also on this episode: Dillon Brooks, Alex Caruso, and Brook Lopez are back... but what does it mean for our fantasy playoffs?

(2:38) Historic performances from Lebron James

(5:01) Josh Hart is taking flight

(10:16) Opportunities for centers across the NBA

(13:08) Dillon Brooks is back for the Grizzlies

(15:01) Alex Caruso returns

(20:26) Pelicans Waiver Wire

(26:48) Key names to look for and Waiver Wire Pickups

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Waiver Wire Adds: Sengun, Watford, Wiggins & More Mar 11, 2022

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Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some late-season players of note in Oklahoma City, Portland and Houston, including Alperen Sengun, Trendon Watford, and Aaron Wiggins. Also on this episode: the outlook for Jonathan Kuminga, Chris Duarte, Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze.

(02:06) Isaiah Roby thoughts

(08:23) Alperen Sengun play as of late

(18:27) Stash Alex Caruso?

(29:06) Goga Bitadze conversation

(39:05) Dicussion on Marvin Bagley

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Alperen Sengun breaks out, will Houston finally play the kids? Mar 10, 2022

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Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) talk Alperen Sengun's big night on Thursday's Roundball Stew. Luka Doncic is just two technical fouls away from a suspension, Devin Booker is back in a big way and Marcus Morris, Trendon Watford and Aaron Wiggins are all waiver-wire guys making a lot of noise right now. Jared Johnson barges onto the scene to talk some smack about his two matchups with Dr. A and we wrap up with a look at a struggling John Collins and a hot Bobby Portis.

(03:40) Lakers/ Rockets recap

(08:28) Luka Doncic is nearing a suspension for technical fouls

(17:57) Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be shut down by OKC?

(25:52) Do you want Mason Plumlee on your roster next week?

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5x5: Decoding Late-Season OKC Chaos, Bruce Brown's Rise & More Mar 09, 2022

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Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Vaughn Dalzell, Aaron Robinson and Brad Stonebraker to look at some key late-season contributors in Oklahoma City (including Tre Mann and Aleksej Pokusevski), the sudden sustained spike in production from Bruce Brown in Brooklyn, plus futures bets on the Hawks and Sixers. Also on this episode: late-season opportunities for Brandon Williams, Marvin Bagley, and the amazing consistency of Terry Rozier.

(1:17) Season ending injuries

(6:53) Trending fantasy options from OKC

(9:47) Elevation of the Pistons' stars

(13:03) Analyzing the playoff odds for the 76ers and the Hawks

(18:55) Opportunities in Portland

(22:38) Fantasy risers across the league

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Kyle Lowry returns and Victor Oladipo debuts for Heat; plus, Jalen Green and the Rockets Mar 08, 2022

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Kyle Lowry returned and Victor Oladipo made his season debut on Monday! Plus, Immanuel Quickley paid off as a pickup, Jalen Green remains hot, and which teams should be streamed to maximize games in the fantasy playoffs? Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!

(1:54) Pickup of the Day

(9:35) Hawks and the Pistons go to overtime

(16:55) Young players rise as the Warriors rest their stars

(19:04) Kyle Lowry returns along with Victor Oladipo

(20:45) Josh Christopher and Jalen Green lead the Rockets

(28:10) Kings vs. the Knicks analysis

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Porzingis Debuts, Jarrett Allen's Injury, Poeltl's Creator Stops By Mar 07, 2022

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Matt Stroup and Dr. A discuss some key fantasy storylines at the start of the week, including the impact of Jarrett Allen's injury and Kristaps Porzingis's Wizards debut, plus a conversation with Gabe Danon, the creator of the NBA player guessing game, Poeltl. Also on this episode: waiver wire pickups to consider at the start of this week, including Malik Beasley, De'Andre Hunter, Bruce Brown and Trendon Watford.

(5:05) The impact of Jarrett Allen's injury on the Cavs

(6:58) Kristaps Porzingis's Wizards debut

(8:58) News and impact performances from the weekend

(17:05) Interview with Gabe Danon

(31:05) Waiver Wire pickups

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Waiver Wire Pickups: Poku, Roby, Thybulle & More Mar 04, 2022

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Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some notable waiver wire pickups, including Aleksej Pokusevski, Isaiah Roby, Matisse Thybulle and Bruce Brown. Also on this episode: the case for picking up Gabe Vincent, Corey Kispert, Markelle Fultz, and an obligatory Poeltl update.

(00:38) Jakob Poeltl update

(4:40) Spotlight on Aleksej Pokusevski

(08:45) Isaih Roby conversation

(14:36) Kentavius Caldwell-Pope. Should he be rostered more?

(23:30) Lonnie Walker has been hot recently

(30:15) Pick up Gary Payton II?

(36:20) Malik Beasley worth a look?

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