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4x5: The Porzingis Dilemma, Bane's Breakout, Early-Season Betting Trends Nov 24, 2021

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Matt Stroup is joined by four writers from NBC Sports EDGE — Steve Alexander, Raphielle Johnson, Corey Parson and Jared Johnson — for five minutes each to break down some notable recent trends, including a major spike in value from Kristaps Porzingis, Desmond Bane's breakout, and early-season betting trends. Plus, our expectations for Scottie Barnes moving forward, and is it time to move on from Talen Horton-Tucker and Chris Boucher?

(0:48) Steve Alexander

(7:05) Raphielle Johnson

(13:16) Corey Parson

(21:03) Jared Johnson

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Jaren Jackson Jr. hits game-winner, Vanderbilt & Hampton are hot pickups Nov 23, 2021

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Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy basketball slant on all the latest news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! Jaren Jackson Jr. went off and hit a game-winning 3-pointer, Jarred Vanderbilt & RJ Hampton are strengthening their cases for pickups, Ja Morant is rolling along as the PointsBet favorite for Most Improved Player. The duo also discuss if Jalen Suggs is droppable.

(1:54) - What is the ceiling for Jared Vanderbilt?

(4:07) - Reacting to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s game-winner vs the Jazz

(5:42) - Buying or selling R.J. Hampton as a must-add

(7:27) - Breaking down Bradley Beal's struggles and if it's time to buy-low

(13:05) - Is Jalen Suggs droppable?

(16:35) - Notable scores lines from players around the league

(18:28) - "The Fast Break": Notable news & notes form around the league

(29:33) - Is Hassan Whiteside worth picking up?

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Weekend Takeaways: Cade Breaks Out, MPJ Panic + More Waiver Adds Nov 22, 2021

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Matt Stroup and Dr. A highlight some fantasy takeaways from the weekend in the NBA, including some potentially brutal injury news for Michael Porter Jr., a huge surge in value from Cade Cunningham and more waiver wire pickups to consider. Plus, the fallout from the firing of Luke Walton in Sacramento, and what it could mean for De'Aaron Fox and others.

(2:23) Michael Porter Jr. Injury

(6:56) The Luke Walton Fallout

(10:49) Cade Cunningham

(15:21) Quick Hits

(21:06) ATL Hawks roundtable

(23:39) Patty Mills

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Waiver Wire Pickups, Week 5: Nance, Nassir & Huerter Nov 19, 2021

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Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some of the key waiver wire pickups to consider in fantasy leagues right now, including Larry Nance Jr. — who's finally emerging for Portland — and Kevin Huerter, who's got a big opportunity ahead of him with De'Andre Hunter injured in Atlanta. Plus, our expectations for Huerter's teammate Cam Reddish, Nassir Little, Chimezie Metu and a number of other options.

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Beal, Butler + Middleton return, Dort Stays Hot and More Nov 18, 2021

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Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) welcome back Jimmy Butler and Khris Middleton from injury and wonder why the Rockets aren't playing Alperen Sengun more minutes. The duo also try to make sense of the Knicks, disagree over new Kings starter Chimezie Metu, and analyze Luguentz Dort, Alex Caruso and other hot guards.
(1:03) - What is going on with the Knicks?

(5:15) - Analyzing Chimezie Metu's role with the Kings

(8:09) - Breaking down hot guards: Alex Caruso, Patty Mills

(10:25) - Dissecting the Rockets and where Alperen Segnun fits in their plans

(14:40) - Analyzing impact of the return of Bradley Beal, Khris Middleton on their respective teams

(19:33) - Cam Reddish or Kevin Huerter?

(20:50) - Are the Heat being overlooked?

(24:37) - Big man breakdown: Larry Nance Jr., Kevin Love, Al Horford, Daniel Gafford

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5x5: CP3’s Dominance, MVP Favorites, Vintage Capela Returns Nov 17, 2021

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Matt Stroup is joined by five writers from NBC Sports EDGE (Ryan Knaus, Drew Dinsick, Raphielle Johnson, Dr. A and Jared Johnson) to hit a wide range of fantasy and betting topics, including Chris Paul’s dominant early-season run, the frontrunners for MVP, and a return to form for Clint Capela. Also on this episode: an old friend benefits from all the injuries in Cleveland, and we discuss the value of Derrick White in San Antonio.
(0:55) Chris Paul, still dominant at age 36
(6:31) MVP Race Outlook
(11:41) Cleveland Cavaliers injury fallout
(18:10) Lonzo Ball's standout play for Chicago
(25:41) Clint Capela is back in peak form

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Kristaps Porzingis back in Unicorn-mode, Cade Cunningham nearly triple-doubles Nov 17, 2021

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Kristaps Porzingis stayed hot on Monday vs. Denver and is up to 50/40/90 shooting splits in November. Luka Doncic tweaked an ankle in the win, and minor injuries also afflicted Evan Mobley (elbow), Robert Williams III (knee) and Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh). On the positive side, LeBron James (abdomen) could be back later this week. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy basketball slant on all the latest news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!

(1:08) Lebron James injury and Talen Horton-Tucker impact

(2:44) Spencer Dinwiddie on the rise

(7:00) Porzingis: Unicorn taking stride

(10:47) The Bricks

(13:46) Luka Doncic ankle injury

(18:28) The Fast Break

(30:40) Cam Reddish

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Weekend Takeaways: Lillard's Injury Impact, More Waiver Pickups Nov 15, 2021

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Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Dr. A (@doktora) discuss the fallout from injuries to Damian Lillard and De'Andre Hunter, and look at the latest updates/non-updates on LeBron James and Deandre Ayton. Plus, some waiver wire pickups to consider at the start of Week 5, including Bones Hyland, Nassir Little and future Mavs Leadership Council member Dorian Finney-Smith.

(2:04) - Damian Lillard injury fallout

(6:14) - Is LeBron close to returning?

(10:14) - Analyzing Hawks who will benefit most from De'Andre Hunter's absence

(18:07) - Discussing Tyrese Maxey's breakout season thus far

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Waiver Wire Pickups, Week 4: Bazley, Hart, Kaminsky + More Nov 12, 2021

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Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander highlight some of the top waiver wire pickups to consider in fantasy leagues right now, including Devin Vassell, Darius Bazley, and Frank Kaminsky, who's been thriving in the absence of Deandre Ayton. We also consider Davion Mitchell, Eric Bledsoe, De'Andre Hunter and Tony Bradley with Nikola Vucevic sidelined for the Bulls.

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Buying or Selling Breakouts from Ant Edwards, Cade, Oubre and More Nov 11, 2021

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Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down big nights for NBA wings as Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 48 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker finally broke out, as well as discuss if it's time to move Will Barton before he cools off (and before Michael Porter Jr. comes back). The duo show love for what big men Montrezl Harrell and Myles Turner are doing this season, and analyze Kelly Oubre, LaMarcus Aldridge and Frank Kaminsky turning back the clock. Speaking of turning back the clock, Raph had a special shoutout for Brandon Jennings.

(2:33) - Analyzing the wings: Anthony Edwards, Kelly Oubre, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Will Barton and More

(17:04) - Big man breakdown: Frank Kaminsky, Montrezl Harrell, Myles Turner, and LaMarcus Aldridge

(25:32) - Shining a light on guards: Ricky Rubio, Cade Cunningham, Emmanuel Quickley and More

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