Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Matt Stroup is joined by four writers from NBC Sports EDGE — Steve Alexander, Raphielle Johnson, Corey Parson and Jared Johnson — for five minutes each to break down some notable recent trends, including a major spike in value from Kristaps Porzingis, Desmond Bane's breakout, and early-season betting trends. Plus, our expectations for Scottie Barnes moving forward, and is it time to move on from Talen Horton-Tucker and Chris Boucher? (0:48) Steve Alexander(7:05) Raphielle Johnson(13:16) Corey Parson(21:03) Jared Johnson

Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy basketball slant on all the latest news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew! Jaren Jackson Jr. went off and hit a game-winning 3-pointer, Jarred Vanderbilt & RJ Hampton are strengthening their cases for pickups, Ja Morant is rolling along as the PointsBet favorite for Most Improved Player. The duo also discuss if Jalen Suggs is droppable. (1:54) - What is the ceiling for Jared Vanderbilt?(4:07) - Reacting to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s game-winner vs the Jazz(5:42) - Buying or selling R.J. Hampton as a must-add(7:27) - Breaking down Bradley Beal's struggles and if it's time to buy-low (13:05) - Is Jalen Suggs droppable?(16:35) - Notable scores lines from players around the league(18:28) - "The Fast Break": Notable news & notes form around the league(29:33) - Is Hassan Whiteside worth picking up?

Matt Stroup and Dr. A highlight some fantasy takeaways from the weekend in the NBA, including some potentially brutal injury news for Michael Porter Jr., a huge surge in value from Cade Cunningham and more waiver wire pickups to consider. Plus, the fallout from the firing of Luke Walton in Sacramento, and what it could mean for De'Aaron Fox and others. (2:23) Michael Porter Jr. Injury(6:56) The Luke Walton Fallout(10:49) Cade Cunningham(15:21) Quick Hits(21:06) ATL Hawks roundtable(23:39) Patty Mills 

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some of the key waiver wire pickups to consider in fantasy leagues right now, including Larry Nance Jr. — who's finally emerging for Portland — and Kevin Huerter, who's got a big opportunity ahead of him with De'Andre Hunter injured in Atlanta.  Plus, our expectations for Huerter's teammate Cam Reddish, Nassir Little, Chimezie Metu and a number of other options.

Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) welcome back Jimmy Butler and Khris Middleton from injury and wonder why the Rockets aren't playing Alperen Sengun more minutes. The duo also try to make sense of the Knicks, disagree over new Kings starter Chimezie Metu, and analyze Luguentz Dort, Alex Caruso and other hot guards.(1:03) - What is going on with the Knicks?(5:15) - Analyzing Chimezie Metu's role with the Kings(8:09) - Breaking down hot guards: Alex Caruso, Patty Mills(10:25) - Dissecting the Rockets and where Alperen Segnun fits in their plans(14:40) - Analyzing impact of the return of Bradley Beal, Khris Middleton on their respective teams(19:33) - Cam Reddish or Kevin Huerter?(20:50) - Are the Heat being overlooked?(24:37) - Big man breakdown: Larry Nance Jr., Kevin Love, Al Horford, Daniel Gafford 

Matt Stroup is joined by five writers from NBC Sports EDGE (Ryan Knaus, Drew Dinsick, Raphielle Johnson, Dr. A and Jared Johnson) to hit a wide range of fantasy and betting topics, including Chris Paul’s dominant early-season run, the frontrunners for MVP, and a return to form for Clint Capela. Also on this episode: an old friend benefits from all the injuries in Cleveland, and we discuss the value of Derrick White in San Antonio.(0:55) Chris Paul, still dominant at age 36(6:31) MVP Race Outlook(11:41) Cleveland Cavaliers injury fallout(18:10) Lonzo Ball's standout play for Chicago(25:41) Clint Capela is back in peak form  

Kristaps Porzingis stayed hot on Monday vs. Denver and is up to 50/40/90 shooting splits in November. Luka Doncic tweaked an ankle in the win, and minor injuries also afflicted Evan Mobley (elbow), Robert Williams III (knee) and Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh). On the positive side, LeBron James (abdomen) could be back later this week.  Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy basketball slant on all the latest news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!(1:08) Lebron James injury and Talen Horton-Tucker impact(2:44) Spencer Dinwiddie on the rise(7:00) Porzingis: Unicorn taking stride(10:47) The Bricks(13:46) Luka Doncic ankle injury(18:28) The Fast Break(30:40) Cam Reddish  

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Dr. A (@doktora) discuss the fallout from injuries to Damian Lillard and De'Andre Hunter, and look at the latest updates/non-updates on LeBron James and Deandre Ayton. Plus, some waiver wire pickups to consider at the start of Week 5, including Bones Hyland, Nassir Little and future Mavs Leadership Council member Dorian Finney-Smith.(2:04) - Damian Lillard injury fallout(6:14) - Is LeBron close to returning?(10:14) - Analyzing Hawks who will benefit most from De'Andre Hunter's absence(18:07) - Discussing Tyrese Maxey's breakout season thus far

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander highlight some of the top waiver wire pickups to consider in fantasy leagues right now, including Devin Vassell, Darius Bazley, and Frank Kaminsky, who's been thriving in the absence of Deandre Ayton. We also consider Davion Mitchell, Eric Bledsoe, De'Andre Hunter and Tony Bradley with Nikola Vucevic sidelined for the Bulls.

Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down big nights for NBA wings as Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 48 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker finally broke out, as well as discuss if it's time to move Will Barton before he cools off (and before Michael Porter Jr. comes back). The duo show love for what big men Montrezl Harrell and Myles Turner are doing this season, and analyze Kelly Oubre, LaMarcus Aldridge and Frank Kaminsky turning back the clock. Speaking of turning back the clock, Raph had a special shoutout for Brandon Jennings.(2:33) - Analyzing the wings: Anthony Edwards, Kelly Oubre,  Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Will Barton and More(17:04) - Big man breakdown: Frank Kaminsky, Montrezl Harrell, Myles Turner, and LaMarcus Aldridge(25:32) - Shining a light on guards: Ricky Rubio, Cade Cunningham, Emmanuel Quickley and More 

Matt Stroup is joined by four writers from NBC Sports EDGE (Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Dr. A and Jared Johnson) for five minutes each to hit a wide range of fantasy topics, including the early-round production of Jonas Valanciunas and Donovan Mitchell so far, and whether to stash or drop players including Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Jonathan Isaac and Chris Boucher.

Andre Drummond hauled in 25 rebounds on Monday, Stephen Curry scored 50 points, Brandon Clarke re-emerged in the Grizzlies' rotation, and Nikola Jokic tackled Markieff Morris. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy basketball slant on all the latest news, and answer questions such as, 'Would you rather have Nickeil Alexander-Walker or Desmond Bane rest-of-season?' All that and more on Tuesday's Roundball Stew!

Matt Stroup and Dr. A discuss some key fantasy hoops takeaways from the weekend, including the return of Pascal Siakam, injury updates on LeBron James and Michael Porter Jr., a Sunday-night explosion from Ricky Rubio — and what it all might mean for our fantasy teams moving forward. We also consider some waiver wire pickups that made even more noise over the weekend, including Nicolas Batum and Gary Payton II.

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some of the top waiver wire pickups to consider at the end of Week 2 — and beginning of Week 3 — including Devin Vassell, Malik Beasley, Nicolas Batum and Georges Niang. We also discuss whether Bones Hyland has a chance to earn more minutes in Denver, and whether it's time to stash T.J. Warren.

Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) break down notable performances from multiple players around the league, including Jalen Brunson and Jordan Poole's recent breakout games, Miles Bridges and DeMar DeRozan's scoring binge, as well as the reliability of Myles Turner and Jarrett Allen. (2:13) - Guards worth consideration if on the waiver wire: Jalen Brunson, Jordan Poole, Devin Vassell and Reggie Jackson(11:32) - Stock report on wings: Miles Bridges, DeMar DeRozan, Furkan Korkmaz, Cam Reddish(21:56) - Breaking down the big men: Myles Turner, Jarrett Allen, Al Horford, Daniel Gafford

Matt Stroup is joined by five writers from NBC Sports EDGE — Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Dr. A, Jared Johnson and Vaughn Dalzell — to hit a wide range of fantasy and betting topics, including what to do with De’Aaron Fox, the turmoil between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart, and our expectations for Tyler Herro, Jalen Green and Anfernee Simons moving forward.

With fantasy outlooks fluctuating on a daily basis, Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) discuss dozens of players and topics around the NBA. OG Anunoby and Miles Bridges continue to shine in breakout seasons, plus Gary Trent Jr. leads the NBA in steals and Al Horford leads the NBA in blocks. But with Damian Lillard slumping and Chris Boucher nearly out of the Raptors' rotation, it's not all good news in Tuesday's edition of Roundball Stew.

Matt Stroup and Dr. A react to some of the key developments from this past weekend — and Week 2 at large — including early-season slumps for Michael Porter Jr., Jaren Jackson Jr., Damian Lillard and De'Aaron Fox. Plus, a look at the early-season dominance of Miles Bridges, Robert Williams and Al Horford.

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander highlight some of the top waiver wire pickups to consider at the tail end of Week 2 — and heading into Week 3 — including Jalen Brunson, the surprisingly consistent rookie Franz Wagner, and Spurs steals aficionado Devin Vassell. We also discuss what to do with frustrating early-season returns from Chris Boucher and Kevin Porter Jr. Check out Jonas Nader's Waiver Wired column on NBC Sports EDGE: https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/article/waiver-wired/nba-waiver-wired-week-2-0

Steve Alexander (@doktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) discuss the struggles of Damian Lillard and Chris Boucher, the strong play of Al Horford, Cole Anthony and Fred VanVleet, and the most fun team to watch in the NBA - The Hornets, led by LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.