RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Author: RotoWire.com, Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, James Anderson, Ken Crites, Shannon McKeown Language: English Episodes: 100
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
Fantasy Basketball: Buy, Sell or Hold?!? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:31
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner break down news and notes from around the NBA before discussing whether to buy, sell or hold certain players, including VJ Edgecombe.
Waiver Wire, Weekend Recap + Players to Sell High and Listener Mailbag [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:02
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the biggest fantasy basketball stories injury updates, waiver wire targets, risers/fallers and chatter around Zach Edey, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dillon Brooks and more. They also ta…
10 Players to be Thankful for in Fantasy Basketball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:20
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner break down news and notes from around the NBA before discussing 10 players that carry their fantasy basketball team in 2025-26, including Kon Knueppel.
Fantasy Basketball Mailbag [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:32
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King break down news and notes from around the NBA before answering viewer questions and discussing players to drop.
Weekend News Dump + Biggest Early Season Surprise Players [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:00
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) recap the NBA and discuss the top waiver wire targets in their most important leagues. The guys also dig in on the biggest surprises so far, including Julius Randle,…
Fantasy Basketball Mailbag [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:31
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King break down news and notes from around the NBA before answering viewers' top fantasy basketball questions, including what to do with Paul George.
10 Players to Drop in Fantasy Basketball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:12
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner break down news and notes from around the NBA before discussing players it's time to move on from in fantasy basketball, including Cameron Johnson and Jonathan Kuminga.
Fantasy Basketball Weekend Takeaways & Waiver Wire Targets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:53
Kirien and Alex discuss the biggest fantasy basketball news from over the weekend, including injuries to players like Christian Braun and OG Anunoby, the Pelicans firing Willie Green, and more!
9 MUST-ADD Fantasy Basketball Players for Week 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:53
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest NBA news before answering listener questions. Then, the crew dives into their favorite fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups for Week 5.