Points League Mock Draft Review

Points League Mock Draft Review

Author: RotoWire.com, Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, James Anderson, Ken Crites, Shannon McKeown August 18, 2026 Duration: 1:03:00
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) review the results of their recent 12-team, 14-round Points league mock draft. The guys talk through the full board, including takeaways from the first three rounds, risers, fallers and more. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Points leagues vs. Category leagues 6:30 Round 1 takeaways 10:30 Points league risers 10:53 Paolo Banchero 12:00 Zion, Jaylen Brown, Haliburton 15:48 Tyrese Maxey + Sixers changes 19:06 Dillon Brooks 20:32 Points league fallers 21:00 Stephen Curry 23:16 Rounds 2 and 3 takeaways 26:44 Kawhi, Knueppel, Jalen Williams 28:02 Rookie draft positions 33:30 VJ Edgecombe, Dylan Harper 37:30 Breaking down Alex’s team (Pick #1) 42:24 Kyle Filipowski 44:30 Breaking down Nick’s team (Pick #3) 49:36 Nic Claxton, Anthony Black 52:50 Saddiq Bey 56:05 Alex Sarr 58:22 Breaking down Kirien’s team (Pick #5)

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast
Podcast Episodes
10 Players To ADD Before The Fantasy Basketball Playoffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:14
Kirien Sprecher (SprecherRW) and Adam King (Adamking91) break down news and notes from around the NBA before answering viewer questions, including what to do with Alex Sarr.
10 Players To Drop Before The Fantasy Basketball Playoffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:29
Kirien Sprecher (SprecherRW) and Mike Barner (rotomikebarner) break down news and notes from around the NBA before discussing whether to hold or drop key players ahead of the fantasy basketball playoffs, including DeMar…
Fantasy Basketball: 10 Must-Roster Players During Playoffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:16
Kirien Sprecher and Alex Barutha preview the return of regular-season NBA action, including why Jarrett Allen's value is peaking, before helping viewers win their fantasy basketball leagues by answering questions about t…
Fantasy Basketball Playoff Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:29
Kirien Sprecher and Adam King preview the fantasy basketball playoffs, including what to do with injured superstars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, before answering viewer questions.
7 Trades To Make BEFORE Your Fantasy Basketball Playoffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:28
Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner discuss news and notes from around the NBA before listing high-upside players who could pop during the fantasy playoffs, including Jaden Ivey.