The Safest Players You Can Draft In Fantasy Basketball

The Safest Players You Can Draft In Fantasy Basketball

Author: RotoWire.com, Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, James Anderson, Ken Crites, Shannon McKeown September 10, 2026 Duration: 22:22
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) discuss 14 of the safest -- and often boring -- players to draft in fantasy basketball if you want to win your league. 00:00 Intro + Methodology 02:00 Amen Thompson 03:15 James Harden 04:54 Karl-Anthony Towns 05:43 Jalen Brunson 06:40 Austin Reaves 07:34 Derrick White 08:50 Brandon Miller 10:30 Pascal Siakam 11:42 Ivica Zubac 12:40 Mikal Bridges 14:20 Ausar Thompson 15:22 Rudy Gobert 16:25 Naz Reid 17:34 Andrew Wiggins 18:50 Bonus safe players 19:00 Evan Mobley, Jalen Williams, Franz Wagner, Donovan Clingan, VJ Edgecombe, Immanuel Quickley, Coby White, Payton Pritchard, Jabari Smith 20:17 Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo, Desmond Bane, CJ McCollum

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.
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Duration: 12:05
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) reveal six of their favorite late-round fantasy basketball sleepers going after pick 100. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Nic Claxton 01:50 Quentin Grimes 03:47 Fred VanVleet 04:50…
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Duration: 14:13
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@BaruthaAlex) reveal six of their favorite sleepers in fantasy basketball this season. Stick around until the end of the video for some bonus sleeper candidates.
Who Would You Rather Draft? Player vs. Player Matchups [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:54
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) and Alex Barutha (@aruthaAlex) each present the other with three "who would you rather draft in fantasy basketball?" questions, pitting players vs. players. The guys discuss Trae Young, Jalen Brunso…
6 Players Set To Break Out In Fantasy Basketball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:06
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Duration: 48:27
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League-Winners, Early 2026-27 Draft Thoughts + Monday Mailbag [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:54
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha wrap up the fantasy basketball season with the final Monday episode of the year. The guys answer live mailbag questions and talk late-season streaming options, schedule management and start t…