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Fantasy Basketball Draft Strategy
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Jimmy Butler
Victor Wembanyama
Cleveland Cavaliers
Lebron James
Nikola Jokic
Memphis Grizzlies
Zion Williamson
Oklahoma City Thunder
Injuries
Golden State Warriors
Trade Deadline
Houston Rockets

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

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Latest Episodes

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap Thursday night's fantasy basketball takeaways before answering live viewer questions.

Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout ... more

Kirien Sprecher and Adam King discuss a few must-roster waiver wire options before answering viewer questions.

00:00 Intro

00:50 Brayden Burries and Ryan Rollins

03:00 Waiver Wire Options

05:20 Potential Trades

09:30 Streaming Options

11:20 Pot... more

Kirien Sprecher and Mike Barner break down news and notes from around the NBA before discussing what to do with players off to hot and slow starts to the season, including Yaxel Lendeborg.

00:00 Intro

00:50 Pacers Frustrations

05:30 Coby White a... more

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha recap Sunday night's fantasy basketball takeaways before answering live mailbag questions.

0:00 Intro: Week 3, waiver adds and drops, a 15-game Monday

0:44 News: Chet Holmgren out until January; Day'Ron Sharpe and Lendeb... more

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Recent Guests

Adam King
Fantasy basketball analyst
RotoWire
Episode: Fantasy Basketball: First Impressions of Every NBA Team
Kelley Bydlon
VSiN sports betting analyst and co-host of A Numbers Game
VSiN
Episode: 10 NBA Futures Bets For The 2026-27 Season with Kelley Bydlon
Dan Besbris
Fantasy basketball analyst and broadcaster with the Old Man Squad Sports Network
Old Man Squad Sports Network
Episode: Most Important Fantasy Basketball Strategies (with Dan Besbris)
Noah Rubin
Fantasy basketball analyst whose work appears on RotoWorld
RotoWorld
Episode: The 10 Rookies, Sleepers and Busts You NEED to Know to Dominate Fantasy Basketball (w/ Noah Rubin)
Josh Lloyd
Lead analyst at Basketball Monster and host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball
Basketball Monster
Episode: Josh Lloyd's Most Difficult Players to Rank/Most Polarizing Picks in Fantasy Basketball
Kirien Sprecher
RotoWire contributor involved in the mock draft discussion
RotoWire
Episode: Mock Draft Review: 12-team, 13-round, 9-Cat Roto League
Steve Smith
Former NFL wide receiver, host of the 89 Show on YouTube
Steve Smith, 89 Show
Episode: Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Pickups for FINAL WEEK
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
Sports Illustrated
Episode: Fantasy Basketball: Breaking Down The Indiana Pacers

Hosts

Nick Whalen
Host of RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast; co-host in discussions
Alex Barutha
Host of the show; provides analysis and leads discussions; co-host
Kirien Sprecher
Host of the Thursday edition; co-host; dynasty and waiver-wire insights

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 490 ratings
  • Jokic

    Bad joke jerks

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    oldmanconway
    United Statesa year 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 States3 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 Zealand3 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 States4 years ago

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Some reviews call out sound quality and prefer more fantasy-focused content.
Listeners praise strong chemistry and entertaining delivery along with useful fantasy insights.
A subset appreciates offseason and dynasty-focused episodes for long-term value.

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Talking Points

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Deep Sleepers to Target + Thursday Preseason Recap, Live Q&A
Q: I'm currently seventh pick in a 12-team head-to-head nine catch. Should I draft Tatum or Edwards?
The hosts see little separating Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards. Tatum is slightly higher in their rankings and the better fantasy player, while Edwards is viewed as the safer health bet.
Deep Sleepers to Target + Thursday Preseason Recap, Live Q&A
Q: I drafted Nemhard, Kason Wallace and Rui in the final rounds. I'm not too happy with my picks. Who would you drop or swap for? This is a points league.
Alex Barutha says the picks are reasonable late-round options and sees no obvious player who must be dropped. He notes Rui Hachimura could have a strong season and suggests considering Jeremiah Fears only if the listener prefers him.
Josh Lloyd's Most Difficult Players to Rank/Most Polarizing Picks in Fantasy Basketball
Q: How do you think about those teams now?
Lloyd says Brooklyn, Milwaukee and the Clippers could be concerning because they may be poor teams without their own draft picks, but their incentives may center on developing players rather than deliberately losing.
Josh Lloyd's Most Difficult Players to Rank/Most Polarizing Picks in Fantasy Basketball
Q: Who is number one on your list?
Josh Lloyd names Kevin Porter Jr., whose fantasy value depends on his role and minutes in Milwaukee and whether his unusual shooting and defensive rates persist.
Fantasy Basketball Mailbag Q&A + Early Waiver Wire Adds
Q: Who should managers add between Day'Ron Sharpe, Derek Queen, Yves Missi and Moussa Diabaté?
They favor Sharpe and Diabaté for safer roles, while noting Missi's upside and cautioning that his minutes and competition with Queen could limit his consistency.

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