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Indiana Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies
Bradley Beal
Cade Cunningham
Jaden Ivey
Toronto Raptors
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Victor Wembanyama
Kyrie Irving
Oklahoma City Thunder
Jalen Brunson
Draymond Green
Milwaukee Bucks
TJ Mcconnell
Tyrese Haliburton
Golden State Warriors
Joel Embiid

Listen to Nick Whalen, Alex Barutha, Shannon McKeown, Ken Crites, Kirien Sprecher, Brandon Kravitz, Mike Barner and NBA guests from around the league talk fantasy basketball throughout the season.

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Latest Episodes

Ken and Alex discuss the latest NBA news and answer listener Q&A before diving into their favorite fantasy basketball waiver wire adds.

Timestamps

00:00 Start

00:30 Hornets win

03:20 Orlando wins

06:00 Injury Updates

11:50 Listener Q&A

12:00 D... more

Kirien Sprecher and Adam King react to news and notes from around the NBA before answering viewer questions.

00:00 Intro

00:40 Oso Ighodaro/Grayson Allen/Devin Carter

02:35 Managing IR

05:40 Jakob Poeltl

08:00 Jalen Williams

11:50 Sling TV

13:... more

Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner react to news and notes from around the NBA before discussing must-know trends during the fantasy basketball playoffs, including Darius Garland's recent hot shooting.

00:00 Intro

01:50 Paul George

04:00 Jalen Johnso... more

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the top news items of the day before turning the show over to a live viewer Q&A session!

00:00 Intro + SlingTV

02:30 Waiver claims of the week

6:35 Jevon Carter

07:50 Adds/drops for playoffs

11:50 What to do with... more

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Recent Guests

Adam King
Fantasy basketball analyst filling in as guest host
Episode: 10 Players To ADD During Fantasy Basketball Playoffs
Ricky O'Donnell
NBA writer for SB Nation and host of Cash Considerations, a Chicago Bulls podcast
SB Nation
Episode: 10 Takeaways From the NBA Trade Deadline You MUST KNOW
Alex Golden
Covers the Indiana Pacers for Sports Illustrated
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Episode: Fantasy Basketball: Breaking Down The Indiana Pacers
Nikola Jokic
NBA player and center for the Denver Nuggets
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Episode: Fantasy Basketball: Breaking Down The Indiana Pacers
Doug Norrie
Host of the Locked On Nets Podcast, provides insights into the Brooklyn Nets' current roster and strategy
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Episode: Special Guest Doug Norrie of Locked On Nets
Mike Tuck
Commissioner of a big money fantasy basketball league and current instructor at the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting
Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting
Episode: Luka Trade Fallout, Zach LaVine in Sacramento + Most Impactful Fantasy Players This Season with Mike Tuck
Bob Nastanovich
Member of the band Pavement and fantasy basketball expert
Episode: Wembanyama's Monster Night, Injuries Piling up in Miami, Surging Mavs, Atlanta's Future + More with Bob Nastanovich

Hosts

Kirien Sprecher
Co-host with recurring presence; frequently discussed as a primary voice on fantasy basketball strategy and player analysis.
Alex Barutha
Co-host known for fantasy analysis and roster optimization discussions, often driving actionable advice.
Nick Whalen
Host and frequent voice on live Q&A segments and listener-driven content; co-host in many episodes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 485 ratings
  • Jokic

    Bad joke jerks

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    oldmanconway
    United States6 months ago
  • Fantasy-less Fantasy BBall Pod

    Fantasys mentioned about every other episode. Hosts are definitely not playing much fantasy bball Saying you didnt know who was available in your draft probably isnt a good look. al horford isn’t a “good value” in Rd.8 in 2023. 11/7/2/1/1 is a must roster fantasy line for a 12 team league. Not according to Steve Alexander. Maybe he plays points leagues(the kids table of fantasy).

    Since it’s only a weekly pod, most of the season long advice like waiver pickup suggestions are too late to matter. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MustBTrouble
    United States2 years ago
  • Taking a downturn

    Steve A is great. The new screamer guy is annoying and not collaborative with other FB guys. I’m close to being done with this pod. Better ones out there. This one has taken a dive

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Doby8888888
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Best fantasy basketball podcast out there

    Great info and fantastic personalities make this one of the best podcasts to listen to for weekly and seasonal advice, opinions and general information. The team has great chemistry and has fun

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dewayne from winnetka
    United States3 years ago
  • Kenny D

    That fool is confused, not worth your mediocre show a spot start at any point, mah god paal

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tommzmust1
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate long-form strategy and live Q&A, though some feel focus can drift into non-fantasy NBA topics.
Overall strong chemistry and actionable fantasy insights, with many episodes offering practical waiver-wire guidance.
Sound quality and host familiarity are repeatedly noted as positive drivers of engagement.

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10 Players To ADD During Fantasy Basketball Playoffs
Q: Which players look like safe holds for next week with five-game weeks?
Adam recommended prioritizing players with clear minutes and positive production projections, such as Grayson Allen, while being cautious with players returning from injuries or suspensions; he suggested holding Grayson if you need production and are confident in five-game weeks, and being selective with high upside but uncertain timelines like KPJ and Kuminga.
Monday Mailbag + Handing Out 2025-26 Fantasy Hoops Awards
Q: Would you drop Tari Eason for Yves Missi in a dynasty league given long-term upside?
They discuss potential upside and risk, with one host leaning toward Tari Eason due to untapped potential despite injury risk, while the other sees Missi as a safer secondary option; they ultimately suggest fielding trade offers for Tari Eason to explore value.
Monday Mailbag + Handing Out 2025-26 Fantasy Hoops Awards
Q: Is Cody Williams for real, and should I drop other players to hold him?
They acknowledge Cody Williams has momentum and significant volume, recommending strongly considering holding him in many formats, while weighing the rest of the roster and potential drops for balance.
Monday Mailbag + Handing Out 2025-26 Fantasy Hoops Awards
Q: Do you guys think this team can win at all with Bam, LeBron, and the others in the lineup?
The hosts respond that with a stacked lineup and streaming in the right pieces, securing a win is plausible, as long as they continue to optimize positions and find hot stretches from role players.
9 Players That Will LOSE Fantasy Basketball Championships
Q: Should I drop Jarace Walker or Andrew Wiggins for rest of season?
Holding both is advisable for rest of season, with potential moves to drop one if playoffs start and you need immediate production.

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