Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) discuss Chuma Okeke, Cam Reddish, Robin Lopez, Kevin Love and Time Lord Robert Williams in Thursday's 'NBA Scrubs, Assemble' podcast.  Additionally the duo analyze Romeo Langford, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe and an angry Michael Malone on a night where Nikola Jokic actually looked human. They also broke down sleepers on the Pistsons and gave a shoutout to Tyrese Haliburton after his four straight 20 & 10 double-doubles with De'Aaron Fox on the shelf. (04:45) Would you insert Robin Lopez into your lineup?(11:40) What to make of Kevin as of late?(16:02) Romeo Langford, can he remain a starter for Boston after Christmas?(21:05) Nikola Jokic looking human(25:08) Chimezie Metu discussion(28:40) Raphielle's picks to click for Thursday night  

Matt Stroup, Raphielle Johnson, Aaron Robinson, Jared Johnson and Steve Alexander break down some recent fantasy trends, including Damian Lillard finding his vintage form, Tyrese Haliburton putting up huge numbers in the absence of De'Aaron Fox, and Kemba Walker potentially carving out a new/old role in the Knicks' rotation.(01:35) Tyrese Haliburton playing well lately. Time to sell high in fantasy?(06:45) Kevin Love's career resurgence (16:20) Damian Lillard rediscovering his vintage form(22:30) Random NBA names are resurfacing   

Ja Morant and Paul George are back from injury, but 60+ players went out due to medical protocols in the past week Streaming options abound, including Jordan Nwora, Chuma Okeke, Otto Porter and many more. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! (1:04) Memphis Minutes(9:33) Paul George returns(14:08) PJ Washington minutes rotation(17:12) Miami injuries(19:33) Streaming players 

Matt Stroup and Dr. A catch up on the latest from a chaotic NBA weekend, with Trae Young, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards and other stars currently sidelined. Plus, some of the latest intriguing waiver wire pickups, including Chuma Okeke, Josh Christopher and KJ Martin. Also on this episode: LaMelo Ball returns, Damian Lillard gets hot, and Anthony Davis will be out a while.(7:34) Kyrie Irving returns?(10:12) More news at the start of Week 10(16:31) Return of Morant(17:52) Waiver wire leftovers(26:04) Quick hitters(33:18) Listener questions

Matt Stroup and Jonas Nader highlight some of the top waiver wire pickups in fantasy hoops right now, from Davion Mitchell to Isaiah Hartenstein to Nic Claxton. We also discuss the latest on Immanuel Quickley, Kenrich Williams, KJ Martin and more.

Jared Johnson (@Jae_The_Truth) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphieelej) look back on Wednesday's busy 11-game slate, putting the spotlight on some under-rostered players who showed out, including Jordan Nwora, and RJ Hampton. The duo also reflect on Anthony Edwards huge night at Denver, and ponder what is going on with Bradley Beal.(01:40) Bucks played their first game without Giannis(04:57) Cam Reddish big night for Atlanta(07:34) Terrence Ross worth picking up off the waiver wire?(10:09) Gabe Vincent comparisons(15:27) Shea Gilgeous-Alexander discussion(19:11) Anthony Edwards big evening(25:30) Where to slot Desmond Bane?(31:02) What's up with Bradley Beal this season? 

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) is joined by five writers from NBC Sports EDGE (Ryan Knaus, Drew Dinsick, Raphielle Johnson, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson) to hit a wide range of topics, including Jarrett Allen emerging as an early-round fantasy stud, Julius Randle disappointing us, and a potential betting opportunity when it comes to the head-scratching performance of the Atlanta Hawks. Also on this episode: We marvel at the longevity of Steph Curry, and a surprising run of fantasy relevance from Kevin Love.(1:25) - How good can Scottie Barnes be this season?(10:08) - Analyzing what is going on with the Pacers(12:25) - Breaking down if Kevin Love can continue his current production(18:36) - Is Jarrett Allen a future 2nd round fantasy pick?(20:45) - Why the current Julius Randle is the one we could see all season long(24:19) - Will anyone break Steph Curry's current 3-point record?

Khris Middleton hyperextended his knee, Jaylen Brown looked sharp in his return, the Bulls had a pair of games postponed, and trade rumors are picking up for Ben Simmons and Cam Reddish. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!(1:17) Khris Middleton injury impact(6:35) Jaylen Brown's return(14:22) Nets lineup shake up(15:24) The Kings are shopping(19:35) Detroit news update(25:09) Cam Reddish upside(28:37) Ben Simmons news

Matt Stroup and Dr. A discuss some notable takeaways from fantasy hoops at the start of Week 9, including the latest from Portland with Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons returning, Kevin Durant's box score-breaking stat line, and injury news on Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson and Jerami Grant. We also talk waiver wire pickups, including Armoni Brooks, Talen Horton-Tucker and Chris Boucher.(4:04) Kyrie Irving status update(5:42)  Zion Williamson shut down (for now)(7:08) Kevin Durant's 51-point throwdown(8:21) Fallout from Jerami Grant's injury(9:01) Luka Doncic hits the sidelines, who benefits?(12:56) Terry Rozier returns(15:47) Weekend Waiver Wire Leftovers(34:49) Waiver Wire Watch List

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander highlight some key waiver wire pickups to consider at the end of Week 8 / start of Week 9, including Terence Davis (who has been putting up impressive numbers lately for the Kings), Devin Vassell and Cody Martin. We also  take a closer look at Garrison Mathews (aka "Garry Bird"), Patrick Beverley, and Pelicans rookie Herb Jones.

Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down Steph Curry chasing Ray Allen's 3-point record before digging into multiple breakout games from players around the league, including Caleb and Cody Martin, Brandon Boston and Dennis Smith Jr. The duo also consider the legitimacy of the recent success of the Rockets and Cavaliers, and tout The Joker's virtuoso performance against the Pelicans.(1:43) - When will Steph break the all-time 3-point record?(3:54) - What to make of the Rockets and Cavaliers(9:40) - Buying or selling breakout games from Cody and Caleb Martin(16:28) - Is Mitchell Robinson droppable?(20:07) - Analyzing the Pacers(24:19) - Discussing recent big nights from Chris Boucher, Patrick Beverley(27:30) - Reflecting on Nikola Jokic's huge night vs the Pelicans(32:40) - Is Brandon Boston Jr. worth adding off waivers?

Matt Stroup is joined by five writers from NBC Sports EDGE (Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Steve Alexander, Vaughn Dalzell and Jared Johnson) for five minutes each to hit a wide range of fantasy topics, including the possibility of the Pacers trading Caris LeVert, Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner, plus short- and long-term betting advice — and much more. We also discuss our expectations for Franz Wagner, Chris Duarte, and RJ Barrett.(00:58) Potential fallout from a rebuild in Indiana(6:45) Can we trust Mitchell Robinson (and RJ Barrett)?(13:25) Is Luka Doncic out of shape?(18:11) Player Prop market and betting advice(24:12) Franz Wagner's intriguing value   

Damian Lillard reportedly wants to play with Ben Simmons, but does that mean C.J. McCollum isn't long for Portland? Has Andrew Wiggins hit his ceiling in fantasy and reality? Who is worth streaming on the short-handed Hornets and Bulls? Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) answer those questions and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!Note: This podcast was recorded just prior to news broke that Indiana is open to a rebuild that could include trades for Caris LeVert, Domantas Sabonis and/or Myles Turner.(2:19) Vaccination requirements(3:44) Andrew Wiggins(6:09) Bigs rotation in Washington(11:45) Bulls in quarantine(15:35) Damian Lillard saga develops(20:46) Milwaukee injuries at center(22:32) Detroit backcourt (30:58) Pacers' problems 

Matt Stroup and Dr. A highlight some fantasy takeaways from the past weekend, including the fallout from LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier being sidelined, and some waiver wire pickups to consider at the start of Week 8 (hello, Spurs). Plus, the Rockets keep winning, Garrison Mathews keeps contributing, and we discuss the outlook for DSJ and, of course, DFS.(3:09) Hornets surviving(5:48) Six in a row for Houston(8:19) Bradley Beal and the Wizards(11:25) Darius Garland trending(14:53) Waiver Wire Pickups

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some of the top waiver pickups in fantasy hoops, including Otto Porter, Tyus Jones, and Chris Duarte, who could start getting back his early-season momentum. We also dive into the box score of the Grizzlies' record-setting 152-79 win over the Thunder, and discuss the outlook for Dewayne Dedmon, DeAndre' Bembry and others.

Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down the flurry of injuries around the NBA and who could benefit from increased playing time with Damian Lillard, Bam Adebayo and Karl-Anthony Towns ailing. The duo discusses if Anfernee Simons, Dewayne Dedmon and others are worth adding, as well as analyze what is going on with the Rockets and Kings rotation before recapping notable games from Kevin Love, Monte Morris and others.(1:28) - Why Anfernee Simons should be a priority add (3:25) - Expectations for Dewayne Dedmon as he fills in for Bam Adebayo(5:24) - Christian Wood and Kevin Porter Jr. injury fallout with the Rockets(11:30) - With Karl-Anthony Towns dinged, is Naz Reid worth adding?(14:09) - Stock report in Chris Duarte(15:27) - Analyzing Chimezie Metu and Terence Davis' roles with the Kings(20:42) - Is Kevin Love capping the ceiling of Evan Mobley?(24:35) - Breaking down Monte Morris' recent play

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Steve Alexander, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson to discuss a wide range of fantasy topics, including the early-season struggles of Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal. Plus, a big opportunity for Alec Burks with Kemba Walker out of the Knicks rotation, and a monster first quarter of the season from Rudy Gobert.(1:31) Will Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, and Bradley Beal soon get back to first-round production? (6:58) Thoughts on Immanuel Quickley & Cam Thomas(13:00) Alec Burks hot streak & more intriguing numbers from Chimezie Metu(18:20) Talen Horton-Tucker struggles with LeBron out; can we trust THT moving forward?(24:44) Who could you land for D'Angelo Russell in a trade?

RJ Hampton and Alec Burks became hot pickups for very different reasons, with Jalen Suggs fracturing his finger and Kemba Walker getting benched. Zion is ramping up his activity, Christian Wood and the Rockets are on a win streak, and Chris Boucher is getting DNP-CDs. (1:26) Jalen Suggs injury(5:29) Joe Harris injury(7:42) Kemba Walker is benched(11:04) Rotation issues in Toronto(17:02) Sacramento Kings update(21:35) The return of Zion? (29:32) Rockets take liftoff

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some fantasy basketball takeaways from the long holiday weekend, including the fallout from Ja Morant's injury, the return of Joel Embiid, and a long-overdue surge from Christian Wood. Plus, LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier are putting up huge numbers for the Hornets, and we sort through some waiver wire leftovers.(5:12) Ja Morant Injury(8:19) Michael Porter Jr. is out for the year(10:19) DeMarcus Cousins and Bobby Portis' impact on the Bucks(14:19) Joel Embiid's return(16:12) Houston Rockets are taking off(19:42) Hawks' injuries(21:42) Lamelo Ball and the triple doubles(25:11) Quick Hits

Matt Stroup and Dr. A highlight some notable waiver wire pickups to consider heading into the weekend, including Jarred Vanderbilt, Patrick Beverley, Danilo Gallinari and Dorian Finney-Smith. Plus, our expectations for R.J. Hampton with Cole Anthony recently sidelined, and the outlook for Chuma Okeke in Orlando.