Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Matt Stroup is joined by Steve Alexander, Zak Hanshew, Thomas Casale and Jared Johnson to discuss the aftermath of Kyrie Irving's huge Tuesday night, some players who are proving to be fantasy league-winners down the stretch, and a quick preview of the NCAA Tournament — including favorite underdogs and weakest No. 1 seeds. Also on this episode: the outlook for some waiver wire Indiana Pacers down the stretch. (0:58) Kyrie Irving and Karl Anthony Towns drop 60 points apiece(6:29) A look back on some of the top fantasy selections from this season(13:03) Previewing the NCAA Tournament(18:41) Analyzing the Indiana Pacers(21:57) Notes from the Pelicans and around the league 

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 60 points vs. the Spurs, outshining Stephen Curry (47) and Trae Young (46). Plus, we saw the returns of Draymond Green, Brook Lopez and Caris LeVert. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!(2:19) Four players that can help your playoff lineup(3:59) Karl-Anthony Towns sets Franchise Record(8:07) Returning to the Hardwood: Draymond Green, Brook Lopez, and Caris LeVert(23:20) Impact of John Collins' hand injury(30:19) Portland continues to battle(33:22) Players potentially returning on Tuesday

March 14: Corey Parson (@TheFantasyExec), Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper), Vaughn Dalzell(@VmoneySports), and Tom Casale (@TheTomCasale) set the stage for handicapping the tournament by analyzing the right methodology when approaching the games before breaking down top storylines in each region. The group also identifies live underdogs who have value and discuss top seeds who have red flags. PointsBet Senior Editor Teddy Greenstein (@TeddyGreenstein) also stops by to detail bettor behavior entering the tournament and explains which teams are the top liabilities for the book. Corey, Drew, Vaughn and Tom wrap up the show with who they believe will emerge from each region, and make their case for which team will be crowed National Champion. 

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) react to the latest developments from LeBron James's dominant fantasy (and real-life) season, and talk waiver wire options from New Orleans to Portland, including Jaxson Hayes, Naji Marshall, and Trendon Watford. Also on this episode: Dillon Brooks, Alex Caruso, and Brook Lopez are back... but what does it mean for our fantasy playoffs?(2:38) Historic performances from Lebron James(5:01) Josh Hart is taking flight(10:16) Opportunities for centers across the NBA(13:08) Dillon Brooks is back for the Grizzlies(15:01) Alex Caruso returns(20:26) Pelicans Waiver Wire(26:48) Key names to look for and Waiver Wire Pickups

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some late-season players of note in Oklahoma City, Portland and Houston, including Alperen Sengun, Trendon Watford, and Aaron Wiggins. Also on this episode: the outlook for Jonathan Kuminga, Chris Duarte, Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze.(02:06) Isaiah Roby thoughts(08:23) Alperen Sengun play as of late(18:27) Stash Alex Caruso?(29:06) Goga Bitadze conversation(39:05) Dicussion on Marvin Bagley  

 Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) talk Alperen Sengun's big night on Thursday's Roundball Stew.  Luka Doncic is just two technical fouls away from a suspension, Devin Booker is back in a big way and Marcus Morris, Trendon Watford and Aaron Wiggins are all waiver-wire guys making a lot of noise right now.  Jared Johnson barges onto the scene to talk some smack about his two matchups with Dr. A and we wrap up with a look at a struggling John Collins and a hot Bobby Portis. (03:40) Lakers/ Rockets recap(08:28) Luka Doncic is nearing a suspension for technical fouls(17:57) Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be shut down by OKC?(25:52) Do you want Mason Plumlee on your roster next week?  

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Vaughn Dalzell, Aaron Robinson and Brad Stonebraker to look at some key late-season contributors in Oklahoma City (including Tre Mann and Aleksej Pokusevski), the sudden sustained spike in production from Bruce Brown in Brooklyn, plus futures bets on the Hawks and Sixers. Also on this episode: late-season opportunities for Brandon Williams, Marvin Bagley, and the amazing consistency of Terry Rozier.(1:17) Season ending injuries(6:53) Trending fantasy options from OKC(9:47) Elevation of the Pistons' stars(13:03) Analyzing the playoff odds for the 76ers and the Hawks(18:55) Opportunities in Portland(22:38) Fantasy risers across the league

Kyle Lowry returned and Victor Oladipo made his season debut on Monday! Plus, Immanuel Quickley paid off as a pickup, Jalen Green remains hot, and which teams should be streamed to maximize games in the fantasy playoffs? Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!(1:54) Pickup of the Day(9:35) Hawks and the Pistons go to overtime(16:55) Young players rise as the Warriors rest their stars(19:04) Kyle Lowry returns along with Victor Oladipo(20:45) Josh Christopher and Jalen Green lead the Rockets(28:10) Kings vs. the Knicks analysis 

Matt Stroup and Dr. A discuss some key fantasy storylines at the start of the week, including the impact of Jarrett Allen's injury and Kristaps Porzingis's Wizards debut, plus a conversation with Gabe Danon, the creator of the NBA player guessing game, Poeltl. Also on this episode: waiver wire pickups to consider at the start of this week, including Malik Beasley, De'Andre Hunter, Bruce Brown and Trendon Watford.(5:05) The impact of Jarrett Allen's injury  on the Cavs(6:58) Kristaps Porzingis's Wizards debut(8:58) News and impact performances from the weekend(17:05) Interview with Gabe Danon(31:05) Waiver Wire pickups

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some notable waiver wire pickups, including Aleksej Pokusevski, Isaiah Roby, Matisse Thybulle and Bruce Brown. Also on this episode: the case for picking up Gabe Vincent, Corey Kispert, Markelle Fultz, and an obligatory Poeltl update. (00:38) Jakob Poeltl update(4:40) Spotlight on Aleksej Pokusevski(08:45) Isaih Roby conversation(14:36) Kentavius Caldwell-Pope.  Should he be rostered more?(23:30) Lonnie Walker has been hot recently(30:15) Pick up Gary Payton II?(36:20) Malik Beasley worth a look?  

With James Harden, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey staying red-hot, Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) analyze what it means for Tobias Harris’ long term outlook in Philly. The duo also discuss the backcourt boost Cameron Payne, Darius Garland and Malcom Brogdon provided for their respective teams Wednesday night, as well as LaMelo Ball’s disappearing act in Cleveland. Also in this episode: the dynamic of Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson in Indianapolis, Raph jumping off the Alperen Sengun bandwagon, and Dr. A’s new mascot Aleksej Pokusevski. (01:20) James Harden impressive home debut in Philly(09:37) Indiana big men(16:48) Drop Kyle Lowry?(19:30) Aleksej Pokusevski hype temperature check(34:04) Listener submitted questions    

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Renee Miller, Noah Rubin and Brad Stonebraker to discuss Corey Kispert, Kristaps Porzingis, Cam Payne, Mikal Bridges, and some key steps to take — and avoid — at the start of building a DFS lineup. Also on this episode: Bam Adebayo’s late-season surge in blocks, and Derrick White’s updated outlook in Boston.(0:40) Corey Kispert and Kristaps Porzingis(6:21) Derrick White and the Boston Celtics (8:58) Minnesota's backcourt(11:46) DFS Strategy(21:21) Cam Payne(24:54) Bam Adebayo making a resurgence(27:34) Mikal Bridges impact without Chris Paul

Ja Morant's career-high 52 points & immediate impact on PointsBet MVP odds; OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet injuries; a look at the fantasy haves and have-nots in Indiana. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) dive into pessimistic injury outlooks and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!(3:28) MVP Odds(4:43) Pickup of the Day(9:39) Scottie Barnes  and Raptors injuries(14:37) Injury updates(21:46) Vaccine Mandates(24:06) Buddy Hield and the Pacers' new lineup

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander react to some of the big developments from the weekend, including the impact of James Harden on Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris, plus the latest on Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, and Kevin Durant. Also on this episode: waiver wire pickups coming out of the weekend, from Tre Mann to Isaiah Jackson.(2:21) Kevin Durant close to returning?(5:39) Injury news around the association(10:42) James Harden makes his Sixers debut(14:34) What is Damian Lillard's status?(18:42) Waiver wire pickups(24:43) Backup point guards that need to step up(27:32) The Wizards lineup situation(30:15) Other interesting pickups

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some of the top waiver wire pickups to consider coming out of the All-Star break, including Jonathan Kuminga, Deni Avdija, Aleksej Pokusevski, and Cameron Payne. Also on this episode: the potential for Isaiah Jackson, Tre Mann and Jaxson Hayes down the stretch.(02:47) Any worthy waiver wire pickups on Cleveland?(11:07) Looking at a pair of Wizards: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Deni Avdija(16:15) Maxi Kleber's play as of late(21:36) How high are you on Aleksej Pokusevski? (Oklahoma City)(29:07) Jaxson Hayes conversation(39:40) Answering listener submitted questions     

On Thursday's Roundball Stew Doc (@docktora) and Raph (@raphiellej) break down the remaining NBA schedule as it pertains to fantasy hoops. Four teams play three games this week and they highlight players from those teams to take a flier on. The duo also analyze the five-game weeks for the Raptors and Cavs and recommend moves and pickups based on those schedules. Among the players discussed: Deni Avdija, Aleksej Pokusevski, CJ Elleby, Trendan Watford and Cedi Osman . They wrap up the show with several viewer/listener questions and offer their takes on guys like Isaiah Jackson, Jusuf Nurkic, Ayo Dosunmu, Chris Boucher and OG Anunoby.(2:00) - Analyzing options with the Celtics, Suns, Pistons and Nuggets given their upcoming schedule(9:30) - Play Giannis for one game or Jaylen Brown for three this week?(11:55) - Best and worst playoff schedules for teams around the league(21:30) - Projecting James Harden's start with the 76ers(23:50) - Top 5 Players to pick up for the remainder of the season(29:30) - Viewer/Liste

Matt Stroup is joined by Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) , Zak Hanshew (@zakthemonster), Brad Stonebraker, and Jared Johnson (Jae_Tha_Truth) to look at the landscape for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and Darius Bazley on the tanking Thunder, and whether we'll see Damian Lillard suit up again this season for the Blazers. Also on this episode: the impact of CJ McCollum on Brandon Ingram in New Orleans, and Harrison Barnes looks poised for a big finish in Sacramento.(0:54) What to do with Damian Lillard(3:13) Kuminga and the Warriors(5:49) The landscape in Oklahoma City(12:03) CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram's on-court chemistry(18:17) Jalen Green poised for a big leap?(21:18) Wizards front-court rotation

Draymond Green (back) is out until mid-March at the earliest, and injury updates have been scarce for guys like James Wiseman, Malcolm Brogdon, and of course Zion Williamson. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) dive into pessimistic injury outlooks and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!(4:11) Draymond Green injury update(8:06) Ben Simmons to make his debut?(14:41) Malcolm Brogdon injury timeline(18:56) Zion Williamson(24:45) Damian Lillard injury(35:56) "Do They Play Basketball" 

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some of the best and worst of NBA All-Star weekend, the impact of Chris Paul's injury, and some more waiver pickups to consider. Among the still-widely-available names we discuss: Deni Avdija, Jaxson Hayes, Maxi Kleber and Donte DiVincenzo.(1:40) Chris Paul injury impact(7:25) Goran Dragić to  the Brooklyn Nets(8:29) All-Star Weekend takeaways(16:52) Waiver wire adds post All-Star Break 

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander highlight some waiver wire pickups to consider as we arrive at the All-Star break, including Jaden McDaniels, Deni Avdija, and a suddenly-productive-again Jaxson Hayes. Also on this episode: The landscape in L.A. in the wake of Anthony Davis's injury, Alperen Sengun's up and down week, and can we finally trust Maxi Kleber?(03:45) Latest news on Anthony Davis injury(07:20) Waiver waiver pickups to consider(23:24) Looking at Aleksej Pokusevski AKA "Poku"(32:06) Pacers big man situation(36:15) WHat's up with De'Andre Hunter?