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Roundball Stew – Fantasy Basketball

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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 Raphielle Johnson and Dan Titus of Yahoo! Sports keep you up to speed on Roundball Stew, formerly the Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Podcast. A finalist for Best Multi-Sport Fantasy Podcast by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association in 2020, Roundball Stew has every NBA angle covered!

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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 Raphielle Johnson and Dan Titus of Yahoo! Sports keep you up to speed on Roundball Stew, formerly the Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Podcast. A finalist for Best Multi-Sport Fantasy Podcast by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association in 2020, Roundball Stew has every NBA angle covered!

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English


Episodes

Fantasy Rankings Report Card + 2nd Round Playoff Predictions

5/3/2023
(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

Duration:00:48:39

Early Playoff Thoughts + 2023-24 Breakout Candidates

4/19/2023
(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

Duration:00:38:47

2022-23 Rotoworld All-Rookie Team

4/11/2023
(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

Duration:00:42:39

Fantasy Awards Winners: MVP, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year and more

4/5/2023
(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

Duration:00:39:21

IQ as a league-winner, KD’s long-awaited return + Injury updates

3/29/2023
(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

Duration:00:46:42

Paul George Injured + Ja, Luka, KAT return and more

3/22/2023
(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

Duration:00:42:35

Bucks trending up, Nuggets’ and Blazers’ freefall + Key Injury Replacements

3/15/2023
(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

Duration:00:53:33

Ja Morant’s absence, and the return of Stephen Curry

3/8/2023
(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?

Duration:00:38:14

LeBron’s injury, Durant’s Suns debut + Trade Deadline Targets

3/1/2023
(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

Duration:00:40:53

Giannis’ wrist injury, Westbrook to the Clippers + All-Star Recap

2/22/2023
(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

Duration:00:38:43

Trade Deadline Fallout and Kevin Durant’s impact on the Suns

2/15/2023
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) - Previewing All-Star Weekend: Thoughts on the new format, predicting who wins the Dunk Contest and 3-Point Competition

Duration:00:44:24

LeBron makes history, Kyrie trade impact + Latest deadline rumors

2/8/2023
(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

Duration:00:40:55

Trade watch for Bones Hyland, John Collins and others

2/1/2023
(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

Duration:00:37:31

Rui trade impact, Isaac’s return, Waiver Wire pickups and more

1/25/2023
(03:00) – Top Headlines: Analyzing Rui Hachimura traded to L.A., sneaky Kings options, Bruce Brown intrigue, Jonathan Isaac’s long awaited return and more (18:00) – Injury roundup: Steven Adams, Marcus Smart, Bobby Portis, Kristaps Porzingis + Anthony Davis’ return (26:45) – Waiver Wire adds this week: T.J. McConnell, Dennis Smith Jr., Delon Wright and Tari Eason (32:05) – Buy, Sell or Hold: Jalen Duren, John Collins, Jalen Brunson and R.J. Barrett

Duration:00:37:52

Jokic’s MVP case, Walker Kessler’s breakout + Trade Deadline Intrigue

1/18/2023
(01:15) - Top headlines this week: Jayson Tatum and Walker Kessler’s huge games + injury updates Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo and more (13:45) - Schedule breakdown: Teams to target and avoid this week + streaming options (18:55) – Buy, Sell or Hold: Nikola Vucevic, Walker Kessler and Alperen Sengun (26:45) – Trade deadline teams to monitor: Suns, Mavericks and Trail Blazers

Duration:00:30:31

Durant and Haliburton injuries + Buying/Selling MPJ, Giannis and more

1/13/2023
(01:30) – Injury roundup: Analyzing who will see more time with Kevin Durant, Tyrese Haliburton and Jaylen Brown out (18:15) – Week 14 Scheduling Breakdown: Busy week for the Raptors + teams with 4-games (23:15) – Waiver Wire Intrigue: Duane Washington Jr., Naji Marshall, Chris Boucher, Jae’Sean Tate, Kenyon Martin Jr., Royce O’Neale, Dario Saric and Quentin Grimes (31:55) – Buy, Sell or Hold: Michael Porter Jr., Tyrese Maxey, Wendell Carter Jr., Kyle Lowry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Oladipo and De’Anthony Melton

Duration:00:38:35

Injuries to Zion, Embiid, Booker and others open streaming opportunities

1/6/2023
(01:45) – Breakout performances and notable headlines: Steven Adams, Lauri Markkanen, Jimmy Butler and Jaren Jackson Jr. go off + Zion and Devin Vassell injury replacements (12:30) – Week 13 schedule breakdown: Notable teams with four, three and two game weeks (21:30) – Key injury updates: Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Brandon Ingram and Karl-Anthony Towns (38:30) – Streamers + Waiver Wire Add/Drops: Naji Marshall, Jeremy Sochan, Jalen Williams, Immanuel Quickley, Quinten Grimes and Jalen McDaniels (43:00) – Buy, Sell or Hold: Scottie Barnes, Christian Wood and Evan Mobley

Duration:00:46:42

Lakers adjust to life without Anthony Davis + Nikola Jokic posts “Wilt-like” stat line

12/19/2022
(03:30) - Pivotal Week 10 schedule: Christmas slate coming up. (07:00) - Lakers dealing with Anthony Davis injury: Pickup Thomas Bryant? (11:20) - Timberwolves dealing with injuries all over the roster: Anyone worth streaming? (18:30) - Looking at the Atlanta Hawks: Should one look at AJ Griffin's availability? (25:10) - OKC without both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey: Would Isaiah Joe be worth considering? (29:00) - Nikola Jokic sharing company with Wilt Chamberlain: Is he the top Fantasy player? (37:25) - Brooklyn Nets discussion: Joe Harris or Seth Curry? (46:15) - Wizards on a losing streak: Will they be active at the Trade Deadline?

Duration:00:52:02

An update from Roundball Stew

11/14/2022
With Roundball Stew set to go on hiatus, we have a quick update on where things stand with the show.

Duration:00:01:05

Eason + Koloko Rising, Zubac's Breakout, Kawhi Leonard Concerns

11/7/2022
Matt Stroup, Raphielle Johnson and Steve Alexander discuss some of the latest key injury updates in fantasy hoops (including Christian Koloko's emergence with Pascal Siakam sidelined), plus some notable waiver wire pickups, and a very unclear timetable for Kawhi Leonard's return. Also on this episode: the outlook for Tari Eason, Bones Hyland, and the landscape in Phoenix with Cameron Johnson headed for knee surgery. (01:55) - Pascal Siakam injured: Pick up Christian Koloko? (04:15) - Cameron Johnson having surgery: Is there anyone on Phoenix one should pick up? (07:45) - Russell Westbrook playing better lately. Can we trust this version of him? (14:30) - Kawhi Leonard's return still up in the air. What to do? (22:45) - Waiver wire leftovers. (31:35) - Drop-worthy candidates.

Duration:00:38:27