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
10 Players to HOLD in Fantasy Basketball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:48
Kirien Sprecher (SprecherRW) and Adam King (@AdamKing91) discuss news from around the NBA before answering viewer questions, including whether or not it's time to move on from Trae Young. 00:00 Intro 00:00 Trae Young03:3…
10 Players to STASH Your Fantasy Basketball League [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:21
Kirien Sprecher (SprecherRW) and Mike Barner (rotomikebarner) discuss news and notes from around the NBA before listing players to stash in fantasy basketball as managers gear up for a championship title run, including K…
Weekend Injury Recap, Waiver Wire Adds + Listener Mailbag [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:01
00:00 Intro01:00 Weekend injury roundup01:10 Nuggets04:00 Trae Young + Hawks05:50 Kon Knueppel08:45 Josh Giddey, Jalen Duren12:10 Ben Mathurin, Jay Huff saga15:30 Tyler Herro16:45 Jalen Suggs18:35 Sling, Dabble ads20:00…
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: 9 MUST-ADD Pickups for Week 12 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:07
Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest NBA news before highlighting their favorite waiver wire pickups. To close the show, Shannon and Alex discuss their favorite pick'em plays and DFS picks.Timestamps00:00 Intro00:30…
10 Players To STASH Right Now in Fantasy Basketball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:30
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King discuss news and notes from around the NBA before discussing players worth targeting in fantasy basketball, including Franz Wagner.00:00 Intro 02:00 Franz Wagner 04:00 Jonas Valanciunas08:30…
10 Players to TRADE AWAY in Fantasy Basketball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:05
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner discuss news and notes from around the NBA before listing players it's time to move on from in fantasy basketball. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Nikola Jokic05:05 Josh Giddey + Coby White09:00 Miles B…
Trade Strategy, Players To Offload + Listener Mailbag [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:10
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the biggest fantasy basketball news items of the week before talking trade strategy and players to offload, all while answering live mailbag questions throughout the show.00:00 Intro00:45…
Happy Festivus Special: Airing Fantasy Basketball Grievances [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:01
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner celebrate Festivus by airing their top fantasy basketball grievances, including the struggling Warriors.00:00 Intro 01:00 Ivica Zubac 02:55 Lakers Injuries04:20 Chet Holmgren06:45 Jalen Br…
10 Players You MUST DROP In Fantasy Basketball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:44
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King answer viewer questions ahead of the NBA's Christmas Day slate, including why it's time to move on from Jonathan Kuminga.00:00 Intro 00:25 Jonathan Kuminga01:30 Dillon Brooks or Brook Lopez0…