Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Podcast

(0:35) – Latest thoughts on James Harden vs 76ers front office  (6:20) – Reaction to Dan and Raphielle’s 12-team, points league mock draft(13:30) – Injuries to monitor: Luka Doncic (calf), Kyrie Irving (groin) and Draymond Green (ankle)(21:20) – Examining starting lineups: Dame and Giannis in Milwaukee, Celtics top 5, Coby White and Patrick Williams as options in Chicago and the Lakers fifth piece(38:00) – Buying or Selling Ben Simmons and Zion Williamson after impressive showings this preseason(47:30) – Rookies to watch: Ausar Thompson and Brandon Miller(56:15) – Dan, Raphielle and Vaughn’s picks for MVP and NBA Champion 

(0:40) – Rounds 1-4: When to draft Giannis + analyzing Damian Lillard, Karl-Anthony Towns, Victor Wembanyama, Dejounte Murray, Fred VanVleet and Chet Holmgren (22:00) – Rounds 5-8: Breaking down Jarrett Allen, Jalen Green, Franz Wagner, Chris Paul, Jonas Valancuinas, Ben Simmons and Clint Capela (40:00) – Rounds 9-12: Debating Onyeka Okongwu, Russell Westbrook, Shaedon Sharpe, Bennedict Mathurin, Dennis Schroder and late-round strategy

(1:20) – Jrue Holiday traded to the Celtics: Holiday’s impact in Boston, Robert Williams and Deandre Ayton duo in Portland + Malcolm Brogdon’s role with Trail Blazers (14:10) – Key injuries: Domantas Sabonis avoids surgery, Draymond Green out multiple weeks, Bucks being cautious with Khris Middleton, Ben Simmons fully healthy (finally) + Daniel Gafford dealing with elbow injury (32:50) – News around the league: James Harden expected to join 76ers, Spurs sign Devin Vassell to long-term deal, Pacers new-look starting lineup, Mavs to start multiple rookies

1:45 – Reaction to Damian Lillard traded to Bucks 7:27 – Is James Harden the next superstar to be dealt?12:00 – Where to rank DeAndre Ayton and Jusuf Nurkic14:15 – Examining which Warriors benefit most from the Chris Paul trade19:15 – Value of Kristaps Porzingis with the Celtics + Marcus Smart on the Grizzlies19:55 – New additions to NBA contenders: Chris Paul with Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis with Celtics 25:46– Rookie Class Watch: Who has the most value outside of Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren?39:00 – Hot takes for this season: Predictions for the Bulls, Jalen Green, Anthony Edwards and Jayson Tatum

(0:00) Bradley Beal traded to Phoenix and its Fantasy impact.(6:15) Washington side of trade(9:25) Ja Morant suspension(12:40) Lillard Portland discussion.(15:30) Draymond Green opts out of contract to become a Free Agent(21:55) New Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr.  says he wants to keep Jordan Poole (24:45) Draft guide bundle - What will Victor Wembayama's Fantasy stats be and Chet Holmgren will return.(32:45) Zion Williamson trade rumors and possibilities.(42:50) Lou Williams retired

(00:00) – Denver claims first NBA Title: Nikola Jokic puts bow on dominant postseason, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. rebound from injury(08:50) – Nuggets offseason storylines: Bruce Brown’s player option + projecting Jeff Green and Christian Braun next year(15:00) – Reflecting on Miami’s season: A year full of “clutch” games, Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro next season coming off injuries(29:35) – Heat summer headlines: Tricky salary cap issues in South Beach + outlook for Bam Adebayo, Caleb Martin, Max Strus and Tyler Herro in 2023-24(32:25) – Other Top Headlines around the NBA: Potential suitors for Chris Paul if he’s waived, Ja Morant’s pending suspension, Pelicans pursuit of a Top-3 pick, Damian Lillard’s future in Portland and more 

(02:00) – NBA Finals Preview: The improbable run from the Heat, how the Nuggets have run through the playoffs, Finals predictions and ranking Jamal Murray next year(12:20) – Future of the Lakers and Celtics: Improving L.A.’s roster next season, Jaylen Brown’s looming supermax deal and possible changes for the fall(21:35) – Head Coaching hires: Monty Williams lands with Pistons, Nick Nurse heads to Philadelphia, Adrian Griffin takes over the Bucks, Ime Udoka agrees to run the Rockets, potential Suns and Raptors candidates(38:20) – Early NBA Draft thoughts: How Victor Wembanyama will impact the Spurs, Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson drafted 2nd by Charlotte + Trail Blazers, Rockets and Magic trade winds swirling

(04:30) – Notable Headlines: Ime Udoka joins Rockets, Dillon Brooks and Grizzlies part ways, Embiid named MVP(12:20) – Second Round Injuries + Series Predictions: Knicks vs Heat, Nuggets vs Suns, Celtics vs 76ers, Warriors vs Lakers(28:00) – Fantasy Rankings Report Card – What went right: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Brook Lopez, Jaren Jackson Jr., Trae Young, Jalen Brunson, Nikola Vucevic, and Lauri Markkanen(44:00) – Fantasy Rankings Report Card – What went wrong: O.G. Anunoby, Nic Claxton, Devon Booker, Jalen Green and JaVale McGee

(00:00) – Playoff Headlines: Kings go up early on Warriors, injuries cloud Bucks-Heat and Lakers-Grizzlies Series and more(16:30) – Award Winner Discussion: Thoughts on Jaren Jackson Jr. winning DPOY and De’Aaron Fox named Clutch Player of the Year(20:15) – Ranking Rookies entering their Sophomore season: Walker Kessler, Jalen Williams, Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith(27:45) – Potential Breakout Candidates in 2023-24: Mark Williams, Jabari Smith, Jonathan Kuminga and Zach Collins

(00:00) – Top Headlines: Mavericks bizarre ending to the regular season and Damian Lillard not interested in a Blazers rebuild(10:00) – More Headlines: Cam Thomas and Kenneth Lofton Jr. go off in the final week of the season and turmoil with the Timberwolves(19:40) – Play-in game updates: Lakers, Hawks and Heat return to hear full health for the postseason(25:00) – Rotoworld All-Rookie Teams: Jalen Williams, Keegan Murray and Walker Kessler lead the way + analyzing the potential of Andrew Nembhard, Marc Williams, Tari Eason and others heading into their sophomore seasons

(00:00) – Top Headlines: Joel Embiid explodes for 52 vs Celtics, Donovan Mitchell continues his scoring binge, Andrew Wiggins returns to Warriors, Mavericks continue to struggle, Jamal Murray injures his thumb and more(14:30) – Playoff Look-Ahead: Making sense of the 5-10 spots in both conferences(19:45) – More Injury Updates: Jazz without Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler, multiple Wizards and Knicks banged up and making sense of the Pistons(30:00) – MVP of the fantasy Season: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid(31:30) – Most Improved Player: Lauri Markkanen, Tyrese Haliburton, Mikal Bridges and Nic Claxton(33:15) – Rookie of the Year: Walker Kessler and Jalen Williams(34:45) – Defensive Player of the Year: Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brook Lopez(37:00) – Comeback Player of the Year: Klay Thompson, Jamal Murray and Kawhi Leonard

(01:15) – Top Headlines: Immanuel Quickley drops 40 vs Rockets, Trail Blazers and Pacers seem to have called it a season, Anthony Edwards back in TWolves lineup and Kevin Durant’s expected return(20:30) – More Injury Updates: Latest on Jarrett Allen, Norman Powell, LeBron James, James Harden, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton(36:45) – Week 23 Schedule Breakdown: Analyzing players to add as the Grizzlies, Pelicans, Celtics, Spurs, Jazz, Thunder and Nuggets

(00:00) – Top Headlines: Basketball legend Willis Reed passes away at 80 years old, Julius Randle drops 57 at The Garden, Paul George’s injury, returns of Ja Morant, Luka Doncic’s and Karl-Anthony Towns(15:20) – More Injury Updates: Robert Williams returns to Celtics, latest on Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., James Harden, Deandre Ayton and Tyrese Haliburton(22:40) – Week 22 Schedule Breakdown: Who has 3 games vs 2 games remaining and notable players to add on back-to-backs(35:30) – Week 23 Waiver Wire Adds: Austin Reaves, Marvin Bagley, Tari Eason, Deni Avdija, Andrew Nembhard, Quentin Grimes and others 

(03:00) – Top Headlines: Bucks surging, Nuggets and Blazers fading, making sense of the West playoff picture and Karl-Anthony Towns’ murky return date(15:20) – Week 21 + 22 Schedule Breakdown: Analyzing teams and potential waiver wire adds given their busy/light game slate(23:45) – Injury Roundup: Updates on Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Jalen Brunson, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Robert Williams, Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, Rudy Gobert and others(41:00) – More Possible Waiver Wire Adds: Gabe Vincent, Bruce Brown, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones and more 

(02:00) - Ja Morant indefinte absence from Memphis.  What does that mean for Tyus Jones?(10:00) - Emergence of Immanuel Quickley for the surging Knicks.(16:40) - Steph Curry is returning and that will impact Jordan Poole's numbers.(23:00) - Zion Williamson is still out.  Drop him?(30:45) - Buy/Sell/Hold: Can you trust Mo Wagner for the rest of the season? 

(00:00) – Week in Review + Injury Updates: Dame drops 71, LaMelo Ball out for the season, Russell Westbrook’s impact on the Clippers, Hawks hire Quin Snyder, James Wiseman’s role in Detroit and LeBron James out indefinitely(18:20) – Buy, Sell, Hold or Drop: Paolo Banchero, Nick Richards and Charles Bassey(24:30) – Upcoming Schedule + Waiver Wire Adds: Donte DiVincenzo, Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Okogie(32:00) – Fantasy trade deadline targets: Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Dejounte Murray

(01:45) – Top Headlines: Giannis’ wrist injury, impact of Russell Westbrook to the Clippers, Hawks fire Nate McMillian, Kevin Love to the Heat and more(16:25) – All Star Recap: Mac McClung wins the Dunk Contest, Damian Lillard takes 3-Point Competition, Jayson Tatum wins MVP as Team Giannis beats Team LeBron(19:15) – Injury Roundup: Updates on Anfernee Simons, O.G. Anunoby, Jamal Murray, Kevin Porter Jr., Lonzo Ball and others(28:25) – Week 18 Schedule + Waiver Wire Targets: Previewing teams on multiple back to backs, intrigue with Donte DiVincenzo, Kevon Looney and Jaylin Williams

Yahoo Sports fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus (@DanTitus) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) of Rotoworld discuss the trade deadline fallout across the league, how the addition of Kevin Durant impacts the Suns’ fantasy values, which new additions will impact the Clippers’ rotation and preview All-Star Weekend with a few predictions for the Dunk Contest and 3-Point Competition. (0:33) - Top Headlines: Bucks run their win streak to 11-straight, Zion suffers and injury setback, LeBron's foot injury and recent tears from Jalen Brunson, Derrick White and Markelle Fultz(8:05) - Trade Deadline Winners/Losers: Kevin Durant's impact on the Suns wings, trustworthy Nets after their new-look roster, increased role for Josh Green in  Dallas, Talen Horton-Tucker in Utah, Russell Westbrook's next stop and more(29:00) - Injury Roundup: Anfernee Simons, Jaylen Brown, DeMar DeRozan, Jamal Murray, Steven Adams, (35:44) - Waiver Wire Adds: Malaki Branham, Kevon Looney, Grant Williams and Donte DiVincenzo (38:25) - Previewin

(0:30) - Top Headlines: LeBron sets all-time scoring record, breaking down Kyrie to the Mavericks, Cam Thomas' scoring binge, Kessler Edwards and Dwayne Dedmon  involved in other deals(11:10) - Latest trade rumors: Analyzing possible destinations for Mike Conley, Malik Beasley, Russell Westbrook, John Collins, Bones Hyland, Saddiq Bey and multiple Magic and Hornets players(19:57) - Injury Roundup: Steph Curry, Jusuf Nurkic and Kyle Lowry out multiple weeks, Devin Booker returns, Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma day-to-day(30:50) - Waiver Wire Adds: Immanuel Quickley, Quinten Grimes, Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, Josh Green, Trendon Watford and more(35:09) - Buy, Sell, Hold or Drop: Andrew Wiggins, Christian Wood, D'Angelo Russell, Bradley Beal and Buddy Hield

(1:20) – Top Headlines: Luka continues scoring binge, Embiid outduels Jokic, LeBron chases history, Kyrie’s impressive run, Wizards and Clippers rolling (9:18) – Injury Roundup: Latest on Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Booker, Zion, Kevin Durant, Karl-Anthony Towns and Wendell Carter Jr. (17:53) – Trading Block: Bones Hyland, Mason Plumlee, Jae Crowder, John Collins, Alex Caruso and numerous Trail Blazers(28:57) – Week 16 Schedule Breakdown + Waiver Wire Adds: Jeremy Sochan, Pat Williams, Victor Oladipo, Den Avdija, Alec Burks and Mark Williams(32:25) – Buy, Sell, Hold or Drop: Jakob Poeltl, Bojan Bogdanovic, Rui Hachimura, Caris LeVert and Tari Eason