Matt Stroup (@MattStroup) and Steve Alexander (@Docktora) review the ninth-round fantasy players from this past season, including De'Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield, Jusuf Nurkic and Keldon Johnson. Also on this episode: What we're watching for from the Celtics and Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. (5:54) NBA Finals: Game 5 Preview (11:52)  Ninth-Round Fantasy Players: De'Aaron Fox (14:51)  Jalen Brunson (19:10) Jusuf Nurkic (23:50)  Buddy Hield (32:39)  Keldon Johnson  

Fantasy 9th Round In Review

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1:15) – Top Headlines: Celtics win 18th NBA Title as Jaylen Brown wins Finals MVP, expected contracts for Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis’ leg surgery (13:00) – Mavericks Season in Review: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Derrick Jones Jr. (27:00) – Head Coaching News: Lakers tab JJ Redick, Kenny Atkinson lands with Cavaliers, Pistons fire Monty Williams (38:15) – More News & Notes: Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes to sign max deals, Malik Monk re-ups with Kings, Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade impact, Paul George rumors (58:10) – NBA Draft Preview: Hawks’ options with #1 Pick, prospects with immediate fantasy potential

Reflecting on the NBA Finals, Lakers and Cavaliers Coaching Hires + NBA Draft Preview

(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

(2:45) – Top Playoff Headlines: Timberwolves extend series with Game 4 win vs Mavericks, impact of Dereck Lively II’s injury, Karl-Anthony Towns takeaways (9:40) – More News & Notes: Impressions of Celtics sweeping the Pacers, analyzing Indiana’s roster entering the offseason, Jaylen Brown wins Eastern Conference Finals MVP (22:30) – More End-of-Season Breakdowns: Examining key players and storylines for the Thunder, Nuggets, Cavaliers, and Knicks (48:30) – Coaching Headlines: Tyronn Lue agrees to 5-year deal with Clippers, Mike Brown and Kings pause extension talks

Mavericks-Timberwolves Thoughts + Forecasting the Thunder, Nuggets, Knicks this Offseason

(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

Fantasy 9th Round In Review

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