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From waiver wire pickups, to season-long NBA trends, to DFS and other need-to-know news around the league, Rotoworld's Vaughn Dalzell, Raphielle Johnson and Dan Titus of Yahoo! Sports keep you up to speed on Rotoworld Basketball Show. A finalist for Best Multi-Sport Fantasy Podcast by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association in 2020, Rotoworld Basketball Show has every NBA angle covered!

Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

(1:30) – Top Headlines: Quarterfinals set for the NBA Cup, impact of Luka Doncic return on Mavericks, analyzing the Grizzlies rotation, Aaron Gordon rejoins Nuggets, Hornets get back Mark Williams and Nick Richards

(17:50) – Other News & Notes: Concerns with Paul George’s availability, LeBron James’ recent slump, how Paolo Banchero’s pending return will affect Franz Wagner

(30:20) – Buying/Selling: A deeper look into Malik Monk’s recent play

(34:00) – More Injury Updates: Kevin Durant, Coby White, Malcolm Brogdon, Darius Garland

(43:50) – Rookie Report: Jaylen Wells’ role in Memphis

(50:15) – Schedule Breakdown: Julian Champagnie, Yves Missi, Peyton Pritchard and other intriguing streamer options

LeBron’s Slump, Franz Wagner’s Stock + NBA Cup Quarterfinals Set

(1:20) – Top Headlines: Darius Garland sidelined after Cavaliers 1st loss of season, Dalton Knecht’s big night vs Jazz, Clippers streamers without Norm Powell, impact of Luka Doncic rejoining Mavericks, 76ers turmoil continues

(20:15) – Buying/Selling: Breaking down the recent production of Jakob Poeltl

(23:50) – More Injury Updates: Victor Wembanyama, Scottie Barnes, C.J. McCollum, Kristaps Porzingis, Bilal Coulibaly, Myles Turner, Zach Edey

(37:55) – Rookie Report: Jared McCain, Donovan Clingan

(43:40) – Schedule Breakdown: Ayo Dosunmu, Ty Jerome as notable Waiver Wire targets + Isaiah Hartenstein’s possible return Thursday

Dalton Knecht’s Breakout, More 76ers Drama, Scottie Barnes’ Looming Return + More

(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

76ers Headline Star Injuries, Season Debuts of Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis + More Week 1 Storylines

(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)

2024-25 Rotoworld Basketball Expert Mock Draft

(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

NBA Finals Predictions, Lakers eye JJ Redick + Stock Up Players entering Summer

(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

Conference Semi-Finals Thoughts, Hawks Win Draft Lottery + Clippers, Magic Outlook

(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

Playoff Injuries Galore + What’s Next for Lakers, Suns?

(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

76ers, Suns, Lakers Playoff Concerns + Kawhi Returns, Giannis’ Timeline

(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

Lebron Misses Bucks Lakers Double OT Thriller, Injury Updates + Players To Trust Down The Stretch Run

(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

Giannis and Donovan Mitchell Sidelined + Potential “Silly Season” Stars

Just when you thought you were out, Marquese Chriss pulls you back in. What now?

Victor Oladipo is down, so when do we expect him back?

We had another bad injury on Friday with Austin Rivers, which happens the same day Blake Griffin returns. Tough year for Steve Ballmer's boys.

Julius Randle got his first start and it looks like that could continue.

The Nets also busted out. Jarrett Allen time?

Plus, we'll talk more Roundtable and Roundball Stew.

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