Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball – Details, episodes & analysis

(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) 

(03:00) – Summer League Thoughts: Dan was there in Las Vegas, Jalen Wilson curiously wins MVP, and watching games with the Elam Ending. 

(09:30) – Heat win the Summer League: Impressions of Kel'el Ware and Zach Edey had limited presence for Memphis

(17:30) – Summer League standouts: Donovan Clingan, Zaccharie Risacher, Dalton Knecht, and more.

(38:00) – Team USA Men's Olympic Basketball: Recent struggles in exhibition play, Kevin Durant's status, question marks in the starting lineup, and players that can make a Fantasy jump after this summer's tournament.

(1:40) – Is Jalen Brunson a 2nd-Round pick next season?

(4:47) – Top Headlines: Giannis injures calf, Karl-Anthony Towns and Trae Young nearing return, LeBron and Anthony Davis ailing, and Domantas Sabonis double-double streak ends

(21:24) – More News & Notes: Looking back on a crazy Clippers-Suns game, head-shaking Bulls moment, + developing Deandre Ayton-Scoot Henderson chemistry

(38:30) – Fantasy Season Awards: MVP, Unsung Heroes and Most Disappointing Players

(53:11) – Weekly Schedule Highlights: Monitoring the Clippers, Trail Blazers, Jazz and Pistons

(55:58) – Takeaways from Noah’s Dynasty Mock Draft + Rookie or 2nd-Year players we’re circling

Matt Stroup is joined by KC Johnson (Bulls Insider for NBC Sports Chicago) to talk about the latest with Zach LaVine's free agency, Lonzo Ball's knee, and more, followed by an NBA Finals preview with Raphielle Johnson and Jared Johnson. Also on this episode: the outlook for Sixth Man of the Year Tyler Herro in Miami after his comments that he wants to join the starting lineup next season.

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Jared Johnson discuss the Warriors return to the NBA Finals — focusing on Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney — and look at the offseason drama unfolding in Brooklyn with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and Ben Simmons. Also on this episode: the outlook for Zion Williamson after an encouraging update on his foot, and Zach LaVine looks likely to stay with the Bulls.

(02:01) Warriors onto the NBA Finals

(11:30) Eastern Conference Finals latest

(17:02) Brooklyn Nets conversation

(23:10) The latest with Zion Williamson

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Brad Stonebraker discuss the latest from the Warriors-Mavs and Heat-Celtics series — including Jimmy Butler's worrisome knee — and break down recent rumors on Zach LaVine, Bradley Beal, Chet Holmgren and more. Also on this episode: Are the Suns and Deandre Ayton potentially headed toward a breakup?

(02:15) Conference finals discussion

(14:45) Kyrie Irving's future

(17:30) Beal likely staying in Washington... in or out on him?

(26:30) How Chet Holmgren would fit in the Orlando 

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) react to the latest from the NBA Playoffs — with Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors now up 3-0 over Luka Doncic and the Mavs — and break down the seventh round of fantasy leagues from this past season, with Evan Mobley poised for a potentially monstrous second year. Also on this episode: What's the outlook for D'Angelo Russell, Bradley Beal, and Christian Wood in 2022-23?

(2:50) Mavericks down to the Warriors 3-0

(9:40) injury implications for Celtics/Heat

(12:54) 7th Round Fantasy Values from the year

(36:39) Final Three 7th Round Fantasy Value Pick-Ups

(42:59) Dr. A's Tales from the Attic

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup), Ryan Knaus (@RyanKnaus), and Brad Stonebraker (@BradBraker97)react to Marcus Smart's monster Game 2, and discuss whether Luka Doncic and the Mavs can bounce back in Game 2 against the Warriors. Also on this episode: What happens if you try to punt points in fantasy leagues? Is there a path to winning? (Spoiler: No.) However, taking points out of the equation gives us a good look at some players who rely on that one category too much, and we discuss that — and more — in detail, thanks to some serious number-crunching from Ryan.

(2:00) Celtics/Heat recap

(9:50) Mavericks down 1 game to Golden State

(15:59) Punting the Points in Fantasy Leagues

(23:00) Players that rely too much on scoring points

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Raphielle Johnson discuss the fallout from Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery, projecting destinations for the top five picks, including Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero. Also on this episode: what we're watching for from Luka Doncic in the Mavs-Warriors Western Conference Finals, and is Jimmy Butler convincing us to move him up our fantasy draft boards — despite the lingering injury risk?

(02:09) Jimmy Butler monster Game 1 vs. Boston

(05:50) Western Conference Finals Preview

(11:51) Magic have the #1 pick, projecting destinations

(16:30) Smith or Holmgren for Fantasy as a rookie?

(22:12) Paolo Banchero thoughts

(30:10) Keegan Murray and Detroit a good fit?

Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) react to Sunday's game sevens (including Luka Doncic and the Mavs knocking out Chris Paul and the Suns), plus a review of the sixth round of fantasy leagues — with Jaylen Brown and Jordan Poole among the players we discuss. Also on this episode: Can Clint Capela bounce back from a disappointing season, and are we headed for a Scottie Barnes breakout in year two?

(2:33) Reactions to Sunday's Game 7 matchups

(9:59) New Finals Predictions

(12:05) 6th Round of Fantasy Leagues- Jerami Grant

(16:15) 6th Round of Fantasy Leagues- Jaylen Brown

(18:54) 6th Round of Fantasy Leagues- Jordan Poole

(20:32) Clint Capela: Potential Bounce Back?

(23:31) Who is making a Year 2 jump?

(37:01) Dr. A's Tales From the Attic