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
Last Minute Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball 2024-25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:19
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss news before diving into last minutes sleepers for your upcoming 2024-25 fantasy basketball drafts.0:40 News Begins (Mitchell Robinson injury)3:00 Draft Bronny James?4:45 Keyonte George injur…
Buy-Low Targets + Preseason Injury Updates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:54
Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher run through the top news of the day, including injury updates and takeaways from Tuesday night's preseason slate. Later, the guys discuss their favorite buy-low targets in fantasy drafts.0…
High-Upside Targets + Early Preseason Gleanings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:52
Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz discuss their early takeaways from NBA preseason action before discussing some high-upside players and whether they're worth targeting. The guys talk Trey Murphy, Jalen Green, Tyler Herro,…
High-Risk/High-Reward Players + Boring Veterans to Target in Drafts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:28
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the top news from opening weekend of the NBA preseason before discussing the biggest risk/reward players in fantasy basketball this season. The guys also run through their lists of "bor…
Fantasy Basketball Busts 2024-25: 9 Overvalued Players [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:03
Ken, Shannon and Alex open the show discussing the latest injury news around the NBA before highlighting some potential busts for the 2024-25 NBA Fantasy Season.Timestamps1:00 Injury News1:05 Trey Murphy (NOP) Injury3:55…
Offseason Winners and Losers + Valuing Randle, KAT, DiVincenzo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:08
Mike Barner and Kirien Sprecher react and break down the fantasy implications of the blockbuster trade between the Knicks and Timberwolves involving Karl-Anthony Towns, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.00:00 Intro01:00…
Risk/Reward Players, Harden's Upside, Sixers Expectations + More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:00
Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz discuss the fallout from NBA media days, including James Harden's workload, Joel Embiid's weight loss and the fantasy implications of the Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle trade. The guys a…