Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

(0:40) – Top Headlines: Paolo Banchero’s stock after 50-point night, Scottie Barnes to miss 3 weeks, Steph Curry headlines list of Warriors injuries, Jonathan Kuminga moved to bench role, Scottie Pippen Jr.’s hot start while Ja Morant sits, Nic Claxton remains on Brooklyn bench (17:40) – More News & Notes: Lauri Markkanen held out of 2nd half vs Kings, Jordan Clarkson and Cody Williams inserted into starting lineup, Kyle Kuzma and Herb Jones sidelined (29:55) – Rookie Report: Alex Sarr, Jonathan Mogbo, and Ryan Dunn (36:40) – Buying/Selling: Analyzing Russell Westbrook, Jordan Poole, Cam Thomas, and Jalen Green (48:15) – Schedule Breakdown: Examining Payton Pritchard, Christian Braun, Kyle Filipowski + Lindy Waters III, Luke Kornet in deep leagues

(1:40) – Eastern Conference Opening Night: Joel Embiid and Paul George out with injury to start season, Jayson Tatum leads Celtics domination on ring night, impressions of the new-look Knicks including Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns (12:10) – Western Conference Opening Night: Anthony Davis leads the Lakers, Rui Hachimura impresses, debuts of Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle with the Timberwolves (20:35) – Injuries to Monitor: Khris Middleton, Jaren Jackson Jr. Mark Williams, Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett, Grayson Allen (28:55) – Rookie Report: Zach Edey and Donovan Clingan intrigue to start the season (33:30) – Schedule Breakdown: Analyzing Stephon Castle, Dyson Daniels, Peyton Pritchard, and Toumani Camara as streaming options this week

(3:25) - Clear top-two? The Wemby vs Jokic debate (6:08) - Surprising early selections, including Tyrese Maxey going at 13th overall (13:58) - What does a coaching change mean for Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey? (19:25) - Kawhi Leonard pick, a nice insurance policy for those who draft Joel Embiid (39:50) - Rookie breakdown: Who to draft and where to draft them (1:04:00) - Analyzing the unpredictability of this draft relative to expectations Draft order 1. Raphielle Johnson (Rotoworld) 2. Papi Roi (Fantasy Basketball Philippines) 3. Adam Stock (Elite Fantasy Basketball) 4. Adam King (Fantasy Basketball International) 5. Dan Titus (Yahoo Sports) 6. HoopWizardNBA (Hoop Wizard Fantasy NBA Podcast) 7. Mike Catron (Watching the Boxes Fantasy Basketball) 8. Ameer Tyree (Rotoworld) 9. Matty Garrett (Insight Fantasy) 10. Noah Rubin (Rotoworld) 11. Jimmy (Twitter/X user) 12. Steve St-Pierre (Menace Podmen Fantasy Podcast)

(03:00) – Summer League Thoughts: Dan was there in Las Vegas, Jalen Wilson curiously wins MVP, and watching games with the Elam Ending. (09:30) – Heat win the Summer League: Impressions of Kel'el Ware and Zach Edey had limited presence for Memphis (17:30) – Summer League standouts: Donovan Clingan, Zaccharie Risacher, Dalton Knecht, and more. (38:00) – Team USA Men's Olympic Basketball: Recent struggles in exhibition play, Kevin Durant's status, question marks in the starting lineup, and players that can make a Fantasy jump after this summer's tournament.

(4:25) – Top Free Agency Headlines: Paul George joins 76ers, Philly re-signs Tyrese Maxey and adds Andre Drummond, LeBron James re-signs with Lakers, James Harden remains with Clippers as LAC adds Derrick Jones Jr. (16:55) – More Free Agency News & Notes: Pelicans trade for Dejounte Murray, Celtics re-sign core starters and bench pieces, Klay Thompson heads to Mavericks, Warriors sign De’Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson (31:45) – Other League Headlines: Knicks acquire Mikal Bridges and re-sign OG Anunoby, Thunder ink Isaiah Hartenstein, Magic bring in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Pistons sign Tobias Harris as JB Bickerstaff becomes Head coach, Chris Paul joins Spurs, Wizards add Jonas Valanciunas (57:10) – Final Thoughts: NBA Draft takeaways and potential impact rookies

1:15) – Top Headlines: Celtics win 18th NBA Title as Jaylen Brown wins Finals MVP, expected contracts for Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis’ leg surgery (13:00) – Mavericks Season in Review: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Derrick Jones Jr. (27:00) – Head Coaching News: Lakers tab JJ Redick, Kenny Atkinson lands with Cavaliers, Pistons fire Monty Williams (38:15) – More News & Notes: Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes to sign max deals, Malik Monk re-ups with Kings, Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade impact, Paul George rumors (58:10) – NBA Draft Preview: Hawks’ options with #1 Pick, prospects with immediate fantasy potential

(0:30) – NBA Finals Preview: Impact of Kristaps Porzingis’ expected return, DFS strategy, series predictions, Celtics and Mavericks fantasy season-in-reviews (24:25) – More News & Notes: Timberwolves GM Tim Connelly restructures contract, projecting Jaden McDaniels next season, Wizards hire Brian Keefe, Bilal Coulibaly in year 2, and other Washington players of intrigue (34:50) – Other League Headlines: JJ Redick reportedly the frontrunner for Lakers job, D’Angelo Russell’s player options for next season (43:00) – Rising Stock entering the summer: Paolo Banchero, Jalen Williams, Andrew Nembhard, and Donte DiVincenzo

(2:45) – Top Playoff Headlines: Timberwolves extend series with Game 4 win vs Mavericks, impact of Dereck Lively II’s injury, Karl-Anthony Towns takeaways (9:40) – More News & Notes: Impressions of Celtics sweeping the Pacers, analyzing Indiana’s roster entering the offseason, Jaylen Brown wins Eastern Conference Finals MVP (22:30) – More End-of-Season Breakdowns: Examining key players and storylines for the Thunder, Nuggets, Cavaliers, and Knicks (48:30) – Coaching Headlines: Tyronn Lue agrees to 5-year deal with Clippers, Mike Brown and Kings pause extension talks

(1:00) – Top Playoff Headlines: Knicks surge continues as Jalen Brunson shines while Tyrese Haliburton struggles in Game 5, Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets to 3-2 series lead, standouts in Mavericks-Thunder and the “x-factor” for the Celtics (26:45) – More News & Notes: Impact of Hawks winning NBA Draft Lottery, Suns hire Mike Budenholzer, candidates for the Lakers Head Coaching position, Hornets outlook with Charles Lee leading the team (51:00) – End-of-Season Impressions: Analyzing the Clippers, Brandon Ingram’s future in New Orleans, the Magic, and 76ers

(0:36) – Top Headlines: 76ers prevail over Knicks in dramatic fashion, Bucks stay alive without Lillard and Giannis, Cavaliers take 3-2 series lead vs Magic (19:48) – More Playoff News & Notes: Kristaps Porzingis, Jamie Jaquez Jr., Terry Rozier, and Jimmy Butler sidelined in Heat vs Celtics series, Kawhi Leonard and Tim Hardaway Jr. out in Mavericks vs Clippers series (29:55) – End-of-Season Impressions, Pt. 1: What’s next for the Lakers and Suns (41:18) – Will Timberwolves vs Nuggets be the best playoff series? (46:56) – End-of-Season Impressions, Pt. 2: Analyzing the Pelicans entering the offseason (51:16) – Biggest team surprises this postseason + players rising on draft boards for 2024-25

(0:34) – Top Headlines: Thoughts on 76ers vs Knicks Series, Kawhi Leonard returns for Clippers Tuesday, Grayson Allen injures ankle as Suns fall into 0-2 hole, Pacers even series with Giannis return looming (23:39) – More Playoff News & Notes: Key storylines in Game 2 between the Pelicans-Thunder and Heat-Celtics Wednesday, Lakers chances of climbing back into the series vs Nuggets, Magic’s lack of offensive firepower (38:07) – End-of-Season Impressions: Expectations for Coby White, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and Kings players outside of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis

(00:29) – Reacting to Jontay Porter given a lifetime ban from NBA for gambling on games (4:24) – Top Headlines: Zion hurt as Lakers beat Pelicans, Kings roll Warriors in West Play-In games, early thoughts on Nuggets vs Lakers series (11:58) – More News & Notes: Warriors outlook entering the offseason, ranking Keegan Murray in 2024 drafts + Heat at 76ers, Hawks at Bulls Play-In preview (33:02) – Analyzing Team USA Basketball’s roster at the Summer Olympics (38:51) – Playoff Prelude: Favorites ripe for an upset, potential breakout candidates + biggest threats to the Celtics in the East and Nuggets in the West

(1:40) – Is Jalen Brunson a 2nd-Round pick next season? (4:47) – Top Headlines: Giannis injures calf, Karl-Anthony Towns and Trae Young nearing return, LeBron and Anthony Davis ailing, and Domantas Sabonis double-double streak ends (21:24) – More News & Notes: Looking back on a crazy Clippers-Suns game, head-shaking Bulls moment, + developing Deandre Ayton-Scoot Henderson chemistry (38:30) – Fantasy Season Awards: MVP, Unsung Heroes and Most Disappointing Players (53:11) – Weekly Schedule Highlights: Monitoring the Clippers, Trail Blazers, Jazz and Pistons (55:58) – Takeaways from Noah’s Dynasty Mock Draft + Rookie or 2nd-Year players we’re circling

(0:45) - Top Headlines: Steve Clifford steps down in Charlotte, Joel Embiid's surprise return, Nikola Jokic battles Victory Wembanyama, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, and Kawhi Leonard injury concerns. (18:00) - More News & Notes: Damian Lillard sidelined, Dereck Lively II out indefinitely, Waiver wire intrigue with the Knicks, Warriors and Rockets (35:30) – Value players for the rest of the week (40:00) - Weekly Schedule Highlights: 76ers, Grizzlies, Cavs and Nuggets. (44:50) - Should fantasy seasons end in Week 22 or 23? (47:50) – Final Four picks

(0:25) – Top Headlines: Jontay Porter in serious trouble, Lebron sits in wild Double OT game between Bucks/Lakers; Dinwiddie cannot take advantage, Klay returns to lineup while Jimmy Butler sits, Bradley Beal injures finger during loss to Spurs, Donovan Mitchell returning for final weeks. (17:24) – More Injury News: Trae Young progressing, Jalen Johnson missed past 2 games, concern for DeAndre Hunter? Good streaming options with Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon questionable Wednesday. Mitchell Robinson expected back for Knicks while RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley is expected back for Toronto, Jordan Pool has been productive with Tyus Jones sidelined. (36:27) – What do you make of Jalen Green's recent run? Is it Zack Collins or bust when Wembanyama is out? Who to ride with the final weeks on non-playoff teams., should fantasy managers believe in Marcus Sasser or James Wiseman? (47:30) – Weekly Schedule Highlights: Target Bucks, Hawks, Pelicans and Magic for week 22. Keep an eye on Lamar Stevens to end the week. (50:55) - March Madness Predictions

(1:00) – Top Headlines/Key Injuries: Anthony Edwards and Jalen Johnson dunk-of-year candidates, Giannis out while Khris Middleton returns, Mitchell Robinson’s timeline, Donovan Mitchell sidelined again, rash of Heat injuries + more (21:20) – Buying/Selling “Silly Season” stars: Ayo Dosunmu, potential breakouts with the Raptors and Jazz + analyzing the Pistons, Grizzlies and Trail Blazers (37:00) – Weekly Schedule Highlights: Intrigue with Pelicans and Bucks (40:30) – Reflecting on Raphielle and Dan’s way-too-early Mock Draft results + Fantasy Playoff Sleepers

(2:27) – Top Headlines: Alperen Sengun avoids major injury, Tyrese Maxey and OG Anunoby return, Kawhi Leonard and Rudy Gobert injured Tuesday night (13:14) – More Injury News: Victor Wembanyama plays on back-to-back nights after ankle injury, Jalen Williams and Keegan Murray sidelined, banged up Wizards frontcourt, and Tyler Herro to sit again (26:14) – Stars Potentially Returning: Steph Curry and Desmond Bane (33:52) – Weekly Schedule Highlights: Circling the Hornets, Trail Blazers, Pelicans, Pistons, and Heat (37:57) – Way-too-early Mock Draft strategies for next year

(0:30) – Top Headlines: Cavaliers comeback victory at Boston, Suns win at Denver without Devin Booker, Knicks lose Brunson; fatigue issues for DiVincenzo and Hart? 76ers injury issues continue to mount (13:10) - Notable Injury Updates: Scottie Barnes, Russell Westbrook, Josh Richardson, Zaire Williams and Jazz frontcourt issues. (28:06) - Are you worried about the Hornets fantasy outlooks for the rest of the season? (31:10) – Next Season Lookahead: Where would you target Alperen Sengun in next year’s draft? How much should you believe in Collin Sexton for 2024-25? (37:56) – Weekly Schedule Highlights: Chicago, Portland, Golden State, and Sacramento have big opportunities ahead. Dean Wade has chance to follow up performance against Celtics. (43:23) Who will end up as the 4th seed in the East?

(0:45) – Top Headlines: Max Strus’ 59-foot game-winner, Mavericks frontcourt concerns, Hawks without Trae Young, Chris Paul returns to Warriors, Heat survive injuries and suspension + Duop Reath intrigue (17:40) – Analyzing the 76ers, Knicks and Heat as they battle for Eastern Conference seeding (24:50) - Notable Injury Updates: Bilal Coulibaly, Deni Avdija, Kyle Anderson, and Isaiah Stewart (37:30) – Stock Up/Stock Down: Mikal Bridges and Andre Drummond (46:30) – Weekly Schedule Highlights: Intrigue with the Suns, Nets, Pacers, Hornets and Raptors

(:34) – Top Headlines: All-Star Weekend takeaways, LeBron’s “retirement tour”, Nets fire Jacque Vaughn, Klay Thompson moves to the bench (26:27) – Key injuries: Positive news for the Knicks, more Bulls setbacks + updates on LeBron James, Bradley Beal, Aaron Nesmith and Dyson Daniels (45:29) – Buy, Sell or Hold: Herb Jones, Daniel Gafford + potential “silly season” stars and duds (59:23) – Weekly Schedule Highlights: Circling the Magic, Pistons, Hornets and avoiding the Heat and Grizzlies