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Steph chases history + Martin twins, Boston Jr. breakout Dec 09, 2021

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Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down Steph Curry chasing Ray Allen's 3-point record before digging into multiple breakout games from players around the league, including Caleb and Cody Martin, Brandon Boston and Dennis Smith Jr. The duo also consider the legitimacy of the recent success of the Rockets and Cavaliers, and tout The Joker's virtuoso performance against the Pelicans.

(1:43) - When will Steph break the all-time 3-point record?

(3:54) - What to make of the Rockets and Cavaliers

(9:40) - Buying or selling breakout games from Cody and Caleb Martin

(16:28) - Is Mitchell Robinson droppable?

(20:07) - Analyzing the Pacers

(24:19) - Discussing recent big nights from Chris Boucher, Patrick Beverley

(27:30) - Reflecting on Nikola Jokic's huge night vs the Pelicans

(32:40) - Is Brandon Boston Jr. worth adding off waivers?

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5x5: Pacers Rebuild Looming, Rising Rookies + Player Prop Unders Dec 08, 2021

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Matt Stroup is joined by five writers from NBC Sports EDGE (Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Steve Alexander, Vaughn Dalzell and Jared Johnson) for five minutes each to hit a wide range of fantasy topics, including the possibility of the Pacers trading Caris LeVert, Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner, plus short- and long-term betting advice — and much more. We also discuss our expectations for Franz Wagner, Chris Duarte, and RJ Barrett.

(00:58) Potential fallout from a rebuild in Indiana

(6:45) Can we trust Mitchell Robinson (and RJ Barrett)?

(13:25) Is Luka Doncic out of shape?

(18:11) Player Prop market and betting advice

(24:12) Franz Wagner's intriguing value

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Damian Lillard wants to play w/ Ben Simmons? Dec 07, 2021

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Damian Lillard reportedly wants to play with Ben Simmons, but does that mean C.J. McCollum isn't long for Portland? Has Andrew Wiggins hit his ceiling in fantasy and reality? Who is worth streaming on the short-handed Hornets and Bulls? Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) answer those questions and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!
Note: This podcast was recorded just prior to news broke that Indiana is open to a rebuild that could include trades for Caris LeVert, Domantas Sabonis and/or Myles Turner.

(2:19) Vaccination requirements

(3:44) Andrew Wiggins

(6:09) Bigs rotation in Washington

(11:45) Bulls in quarantine

(15:35) Damian Lillard saga develops

(20:46) Milwaukee injuries at center

(22:32) Detroit backcourt

(30:58) Pacers' problems

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Weekend Takeaways: Hornets Rotation Chaos + Waiver Wire Leftovers Dec 06, 2021

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Matt Stroup and Dr. A highlight some fantasy takeaways from the past weekend, including the fallout from LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier being sidelined, and some waiver wire pickups to consider at the start of Week 8 (hello, Spurs). Plus, the Rockets keep winning, Garrison Mathews keeps contributing, and we discuss the outlook for DSJ and, of course, DFS.

(3:09) Hornets surviving

(5:48) Six in a row for Houston

(8:19) Bradley Beal and the Wizards

(11:25) Darius Garland trending

(14:53) Waiver Wire Pickups

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Waiver Wire Pickups, Week 7: Tyus, Otto, Duarte & More Dec 04, 2021

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Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some of the top waiver pickups in fantasy hoops, including Otto Porter, Tyus Jones, and Chris Duarte, who could start getting back his early-season momentum. We also dive into the box score of the Grizzlies' record-setting 152-79 win over the Thunder, and discuss the outlook for Dewayne Dedmon, DeAndre' Bembry and others.

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"The Replacements": Simons, Dedmon, Reid + Others Dec 02, 2021

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Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down the flurry of injuries around the NBA and who could benefit from increased playing time with Damian Lillard, Bam Adebayo and Karl-Anthony Towns ailing. The duo discusses if Anfernee Simons, Dewayne Dedmon and others are worth adding, as well as analyze what is going on with the Rockets and Kings rotation before recapping notable games from Kevin Love, Monte Morris and others.

(1:28) - Why Anfernee Simons should be a priority add

(3:25) - Expectations for Dewayne Dedmon as he fills in for Bam Adebayo

(5:24) - Christian Wood and Kevin Porter Jr. injury fallout with the Rockets

(11:30) - With Karl-Anthony Towns dinged, is Naz Reid worth adding?

(14:09) - Stock report in Chris Duarte

(15:27) - Analyzing Chimezie Metu and Terence Davis' roles with the Kings

(20:42) - Is Kevin Love capping the ceiling of Evan Mobley?

(24:35) - Breaking down Monte Morris' recent play

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5x5: Struggling Fantasy Superstars, Burks's Big Break & More Dec 01, 2021

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Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Steve Alexander, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson to discuss a wide range of fantasy topics, including the early-season struggles of Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal. Plus, a big opportunity for Alec Burks with Kemba Walker out of the Knicks rotation, and a monster first quarter of the season from Rudy Gobert.

(1:31) Will Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, and Bradley Beal soon get back to first-round production?
(6:58) Thoughts on Immanuel Quickley & Cam Thomas
(13:00) Alec Burks hot streak & more intriguing numbers from Chimezie Metu
(18:20) Talen Horton-Tucker struggles with LeBron out; can we trust THT moving forward?
(24:44) Who could you land for D'Angelo Russell in a trade?

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Jalen Suggs gets hurt, Kemba gets benched Nov 30, 2021

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RJ Hampton and Alec Burks became hot pickups for very different reasons, with Jalen Suggs fracturing his finger and Kemba Walker getting benched. Zion is ramping up his activity, Christian Wood and the Rockets are on a win streak, and Chris Boucher is getting DNP-CDs.

(1:26) Jalen Suggs injury

(5:29) Joe Harris injury

(7:42) Kemba Walker is benched

(11:04) Rotation issues in Toronto

(17:02) Sacramento Kings update

(21:35) The return of Zion?

(29:32) Rockets take liftoff

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Weekend Takeaways: Morant Injury Impact, Christian Wood Is Back Nov 29, 2021

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Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some fantasy basketball takeaways from the long holiday weekend, including the fallout from Ja Morant's injury, the return of Joel Embiid, and a long-overdue surge from Christian Wood. Plus, LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier are putting up huge numbers for the Hornets, and we sort through some waiver wire leftovers.

(5:12) Ja Morant Injury

(8:19) Michael Porter Jr. is out for the year

(10:19) DeMarcus Cousins and Bobby Portis' impact on the Bucks

(14:19) Joel Embiid's return

(16:12) Houston Rockets are taking off

(19:42) Hawks' injuries

(21:42) Lamelo Ball and the triple doubles

(25:11) Quick Hits

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Waiver Wire Pickups, Week 6: Vando, Gallo, DFS & More Nov 26, 2021

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Matt Stroup and Dr. A highlight some notable waiver wire pickups to consider heading into the weekend, including Jarred Vanderbilt, Patrick Beverley, Danilo Gallinari and Dorian Finney-Smith. Plus, our expectations for R.J. Hampton with Cole Anthony recently sidelined, and the outlook for Chuma Okeke in Orlando.

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