RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Author: RotoWire.com, Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, James Anderson, Ken Crites, Shannon McKeown Language: English Episodes: 1000
For anyone managing a fantasy basketball team, the long season is a weekly puzzle of stats, injuries, and lineup decisions. The RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast is your regular huddle with experts who live in the data. Hosted by Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, and James Anderson, alongside analysts like Ken Crites and Shannon McKeown, this podcast digs into the numbers and narratives that actually matter for your roster. You’ll hear their conversations break down player performances, emerging trends, and waiver wire priorities with a depth that goes beyond basic headlines. The discussion often includes perspectives from NBA guests connected to the league, offering an added layer of insight you won’t find elsewhere. It’s a practical, focused resource designed to help you make informed moves, whether you’re navigating a tricky playoff matchup or planning for a dynasty draft. Tune in throughout the NBA year for clear-eyed analysis that treats fantasy basketball with the seriousness it deserves, all delivered in a straightforward, engaging style by the RotoWire team. This is the kind of consistent, detailed talk that can give you an edge in your league.
Episodes
8 Must-Add Players for Week 3 of Fantasy Basketball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:06
Shannon and Alex discuss must-add players off of the fantasy basketball waiver wire.Timestamps:00:00 Start00:55 Paolo Banchero injury03:20 Big Wemby game04:09 Big Ja Morant game05:38 Listener questions12:35 Waiver Wire s…
Players We're Already Panicking About in Fantasy Basketball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:58
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner hit all of the major news items of the day, discuss the results of Tuesday's slate and dig in on a big NBA Wednesday. The guys also discuss players they're hitting the "panic button" on al…
9 Must Add Players for Week 2 of Fantasy Basketball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
Alex, Shannon & K-Train give their Waiver Wire picks for the week of Oct 28-Nov. Hello Dyson Daniels!Timestamps00:00 Intro00:45 Paul George injury update02:15 Alex Sarr debuts04:35 Klay Thompson's big debut06:30 Listener…
Opening Night Takeaways + Who Will Break Out This Season? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:39
Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher recap all of the fantasy takeaways from Knicks/Celtics and Lakers/Timberwolves before diving into their MVP picks, breakout players and biggest potential busts.00:00 Intro00:50 Knicks/Celt…
Opening Night Preview + What We're Looking For In Week 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:57
Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz preview Opening Night, take live viewer questions and get you set for Week 1 of the fantasy basketball season.00:00 Intro02:30 Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic07:00 Rookie extensions, Jalen Green…
Last-Minute Draft Advice + Biggest Questions for Opening Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take live viewer questions, give their final preseason thoughts and begin to look ahead to Opening Week in the NBA.00:00: Intro01:30: Reviewing our final drafts07:00: Kawhi Leonard07:45: Bran…
6 BOLD Predictions for the 2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:41
Alex, Shannon and K-Train reveal 6 BOLD predictions for the 2024-25 fantasy basketball season. Timestamps00:00 Intro00:30 Kawhi out indefinitely02:35 Hartenstein out 5-6 weeks05:25 Lonzo returns07:10 Two Listener Questio…
Players We're Drafting (And Not Drafting) This Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:59
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner reveal their 'Do Not Draft' lists for the 2024-25 fantasy basketball season. Later, the guys flip the script and discuss players they've found themselves targeting in most drafts.00:00 Int…