RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap Game 4 between the Celtics and Heat and debate whether Boston can truly climb back into this series as it shifts to Boston. Then, the guys dissect the end of the Lakers-Nuggets series before discussing LeBron's future, where his legacy stands right now and what his best options may be going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha talk Celtics-Heat Game 1, Lakers-Nuggets Game 2 and examine the repercussions of the NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by discussing the NBA Draft Lottery and deciding which outcomes would be the most fun. Could Victor Wembanyama try to force his way to a certain team? Would any team consider trading the No. 1 pick? Then, the guys move on to the Conference Finals, previewing Lakers-Nuggets and Heat-Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the Sixers' shocking beatdown of the Celtics in Game 5, as well as the Nuggets cruising to a blowout win over the Suns on Tuesday night. The guys also discuss Lakers-Warriors and Knicks-Heat, as well as debate the most interesting Finals matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss all four active NBA Playoff series, including a deep dive on a thrilling Game 4 between the Lakers and Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap the Celtics' 34-point drubbing of the 76ers on Wednesday night before talking Lakers-Warriors Game 2 and the Suns' future if they lose their Round 2 series to Denver. Then, the guys discuss the ideal NBA Draft Lottery scenarios before debating the biggest risers, biggest fallers and high-risk players looking ahead to the 2023-24 fantasy basketball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha put a bow on the fantasy basketball season, discussing the season's top-10 players and looking ahead to the top of 2023-24 fantasy drafts. Then, the guys talk Lakers-Warriors Game 1, Heat-Knicks Game 2, Joel Embiid's (expected) return to action Wednesday, as well as the Suns' chances to hang around with Chris Paul sidelined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap all four of Wednesday night's NBA playoff games, beginning with a deep dive into an all-time collapse by Milwaukee. Then, the guys talk Knicks-Cavs and a disappointing series from Cleveland before digging in on Warriors-Kings. Next, they dissect Lakers-Grizzlies and wonder if betting Memphis to win the series is the best value play on the board. Finally, the guys finish out by handing out their favorite Finals MVP bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a series-by-series look at Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, beginning with the Bucks' shocking collapse in Miami on Monday night. Then, the guys discuss the Lakers' overtime win over the Grizzlies and whether LeBron James' foot will prevent the Lakers from advancing beyond Round 2. Later, Nick and Alex talk Hawks-Celtics, Nuggets-Timberwolves and Clippers-Suns -- will LA attempt to retain Russell Westbrook this summer? -- before finishing out with their updated Finals picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha go around the league breaking down their betting leans and observations from each playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by discussing the Defensive Player of the Year voting before diving into Warriors-Kings, Nets-76ers, Clippers-Suns, Heat-Bucks and Lakers-Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs tipping off and the MLB season in full swing, it’s time for a new kind of daily fantasy game. Go to play.rivalfantasy.com/signup and use code RotowireNBA at sign-up and deposit a minimum of $25 to get your first entry on Rival protected up to $50! Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha break down their lists of the most underrated NBA storylines from the 2023-23 season -- both fantasy and non-fantasy. Topics include: Onyeka Okongwu: per-36 monster What happened to Bradley Beal? Tyrese Haliburton's effect on the Pacers Markelle Fultz's progression Devin Vassell's quietly strong third season Three-point attempts regress for first time in over a decade Clearing the bar for "elite" status Kristaps Porzingis: top-15 fantasy player Ben Simmons' future How good can the Thunder be next season? A collectively "good not great" year for the 2021 NBA Draft class Filling out the All-Defense Teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha discuss the playoff races in each conference, including the Lakers battling to stay out of the Play-In Tournament and the Mavericks still hanging on for a potential Play-In spot. Later, the guys discuss avoiding Phoenix in the playoffs, Shaedon Sharpe's late-season breakout, and Alex's rundown of the biggest lessons from the 2022-23 fantasy basketball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex do their thing in the final Friday podcast of the 2022-23 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen is joined by Kenny Ducey from the Action Network to discuss playoff scenarios, late-season tanking, the wide open West, the Knicks' ceiling and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex discuss the latest news before diving into waiver wire suggestions and DFS plays for Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha name their respective All-NBA teams and talk through the decision-making process, biggest snubs, toughest calls and much more. WHALEN'S FIRST TEAM C: Joel Embiid, PHI F: Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL F: Jayson Tatum, BOS G: Luka Doncic, DAL G: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC WHALEN'S SECOND TEAM C: Nikola Jokic, DEN F: Jimmy Butler, MIA F: Julius Randle, NYK G: Donovan Mitchell, CLE G: James Harden, PHI WHALEN'S THIRD TEAM C: Domantas Sabonis, SAC F: Lauri Markkanen, UTA F: Jaylen Brown, BOS G: Damian Lillard, POR G: De’Aaron Fox, SAC --------------------------------------- BARUTHA'S FIRST TEAM C: Joel Embiid, PHI F: Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL F: Jayson Tatum, BOS G: Luka Doncic, DAL G: Donovan Mitchell, CLE BARUTHA'S SECOND TEAM C: Joel Embiid, PHI F: Lauri Markkanen, UTA F: Jimmy Butler, MIA G: James Harden, PHI G: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC BARUTHA'S THIRD TEAM C: Domantas Sabonis, SAC F: Pascal Siakam, TOR F: Julius Randle, NYK G: Jrue Holiday, MIL G: Damian Lillard, POR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha begin by discussing... the Portland Trail Blazers and whether or not fantasy managers should be panicking about a Damian Lillard shutdown. Then, they break down the news that all three of Karl-Anthony Towns, Luka Doncic and Ja Morant will return Wednesday night, as well as updates on Paul George and Zion Williamson. Later, the guys discuss where the Clippers go from there, Zion's future/trade value, the Thunder's place in the 2023-24 Western Conference and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken, Shannon and Alex recap the latest NBA news before diving into waiver wire suggestions and DFS analysis for Friday's slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha go team-by-team through the Eastern Conference, offering analysis, fantasy news, injury updates and more on each franchise. We're excited to thank our sponsor, Supported Intelligence, for their generous support! With Smart Bracket, their AI decision-making tool, you can gain an edge in your bracket predictions. Available on the App Store, Google Play and on the web, improve your bracket today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices