In this emergency episode of Beyond the Narrative Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Alex Burns breaks down the surprise trade between the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, and the Utah Jazz, which sends Norman Powell to the Heat, John Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Kevin Love,Kyle Anderson, and a 2027 second-round pick going to the Jazz.

What does it all mean for fantasy hoops, team dynamics, and rotations heading into next season?

• Fantasy winners and losers from each deal
• How Powell fits next to Herro, Bam, and Wiggins
• What Collins' arrival means for the Clippers' frontcourt
• How does Collins' departure open up more opportunity for young Jazz guys

Don’t miss this instant-reaction episode packed with takeaways and insight.

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In this offseason edition of Beyond the Narrative, Alex unpacks the value of statistical outliers — how to identify them, why they matter, and what they can tell us as we prep for the 2025-2026 fantasy basketball season.

Then, he'll break down the DeAndre Ayton and Myles Turner signings: what these moves signal for their roles moving forward and how to start thinking about their fantasy outlooks before draft season kicks off.

Even in the quiet months, the edges are forming — tune in and stay ahead of the curve.

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Free agency chaos is here — and fantasy basketball values are shifting fast.

In this episode of Beyond the Narrative, I’m joined by Dan Palyo (aka @ThunderDanDFS), lead NBA fantasy analyst at RotoBaller and 2021 FSWA Basketball Writer of the Year. 

We break down the biggest moves from the opening wave of 2025 NBA Free Agency and dive into what each signing or trade means from a fantasy perspective — including the fallout for Lonzo Ball, Michael Porter Jr., Brook Lopez, and more.

Which players are rising? Who’s trending down? And how should you react heading into draft season?

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🎧 Guest: Dan Palyo (@ThunderDanDFS) 
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In the debut episode of Beyond the Narrative, Alex Burns is joined by NBC Sports fantasy analyst Noah Rubin to break down the 2025 NBA Draft through a fantasy basketball lens.

They dive into Cooper Flagg’s rookie outlook, the impact of tough landing spots for other top prospects, and why this class might disappoint in redraft leagues.

Plus: what fantasy managers tend to overrate about rookies, key redraft vs. dynasty differences, and which sleeper names could surprise.

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Welcome to Beyond The Narrative — where fantasy basketball meets real hoops IQ.

I’m Alex Burns — and each week, we dig deeper than the box score. Whether it's player trends, coaching schemes, or fantasy strategy to help you win your league, this show brings you analysis that actually matters.

If you're obsessed with the NBA, this is where the numbers and the nuance collide.

Tap in — and let's go beyond the narrative.

In this episode, I discuss some recent NBA news, such as the Nerlens Noel signing and the Damian Lillard/James Harden trade drama that seems to be heating up. After that, I give my Top 10 Rookies for Redraft fantasy basketball next season.

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Less than a week into the NBA offseason and we have our first big trade! Bradley Beal is now headed to the Phoenix Suns to form a big 3 with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. While it is early in the offseason and there are still lots of moving pieces, what does this move mean for the fantasy prospects of these elite players? On this episode, I quickly discuss the fantasy implications for key players on each of these teams.

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From Lauri Markkanen's All-Star season to Kris Dunn's late-season emergence, there was much to like about the Utah Jazz. Despite not making the postseason, one could argue that they overperformed their preseason projection. Let's look at last season and discuss fantasy takeaways from its roster.

Did you miss the Dallas Mavericks season review episode? It's linked below:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bVrRILjm68RxKjuUCfhw9?si=36ec691f30004c8f

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-dallas-mavericks-season-review/id1644952850?i=1000614088993

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It was an abysmal season for the Dallas Mavericks. After falling 3 wins shy of an NBA Finals birth last year, they failed to make the playoffs and took a giant step back. What happened? I'll give my take on their lost season and break down the fantasy values of the roster. From Luka Doncic all the way down to Jaden Hardy, let's talk some Mavericks basketball.

This is the fifth of 30 episodes in this series. Next up is the Utah Jazz.

Did you miss the Chicago Bulls season review episode? It's linked below:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoop-beast-with-alex-burns/id1644952850?i=1000612276379

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ziWew47grqXnfH6frkdFD?si=c415f614d51e4281

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And just like that, Victor Wembanyama will be a member of the San Antonio Spurs next month. With a saavy veteran for a head coach and a young roster full of talented players, the sky is the limit for Wemby in fantasy hoops. I take a second to give my quick thoughts on why San Antonio is the ideal landing spot for Wembanyama's fantasy value. Aside from that, what will his presence mean for the other players? I tackle all of that in a few quick moments.

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