Matt Stroup, Noah Rubin and Steve Alexander kick off a six-week division-by-division NBA fantasy preview series with some key fantasy questions and concerns in the Atlantic Division, discussing expectations for Robert Williams, Tyrese Maxey, Kevin Durant, Jalen Brunson, Scottie Barnes, and more. Also on this episode: De'Anthony Melton's sleeper appeal in Philly, and if you have to take one player from the Nets in every fantasy draft at ADP — who is it?

(04:45) How high to draft Robert Williams?

(12:15) Tyrese Maxey going too high in drafts?

(16:30) De'Anthony Melton now with Philadelphia

(21:30) What are the expectations for Scottie Barnes in Year 2?

(33:05) Kevin Durant conversation

(38:05) Jalen Brunson discussion

(49:40) What to make of Jayden McDaniels?

Matt Stroup, Raphielle Johnson and Steve Alexander discuss the impact of the Donovan Mitchell trade to the Cavs, and what it means for Mitchell, Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen — and much more. Also on this episode: takeaways from a very early mock draft, including the landing spots for Damian Lillard, Trae Young, LaMelo Ball, Paolo Banchero, and Michael Porter Jr.
 

(3:36) Donovan Mitchell trade fallout

(10:23) Fantasy impact on the Cavaliers

(14:03) Fantasy outlook for the Utah Jazz

(28:21) New York Knicks evaluation of Quentin Grimes

(31:52) Mock Draft Recap

Matt Stroup, Steve Alexander and Zak Hanshew break down some of the latest NBA news, injuries, trades and rumors, including the landscape for Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook with the Lakers, Michael Porter Jr. and Ben Simmons's outlooks coming off back surgery, and the wildly intriguing upside of Tyrese Haliburton in Indiana. Also on this episode: two fantasy sleepers who could fully break out in the aftermath of Chet Holmgren's season-ending foot injury.

(04:05) Patrick Beverly now on the Lakers

(10:10) Chet Holmgren out for the year

(14:45) Kevin Durant back in Brooklyn

(23:10) Tyrese Haliburton's upside 

(29:05) Michael Porter Jr. assessment 

Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) and Noah Rubin (@NoahRubin22) discuss some of their takeaways after putting together the draft guide, putting the spotlight on Lonzo Ball, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac, Lonnie Walker, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Josh Hart, Anfernee Simons, Kevin Porter Jr. and Isaiah Jackson. Plus, some talk about the schedule for the 2022-23 season and back-to-back sets.

(00:51) Lonzo Ball talk

(05:45) A look at Norman Powell

(13:50) Ja Morant and his knee?

(24:10) Josh Hart conversation

Matt Stroup, Steve Alexander and Jonas Nader highlight some potential breakout candidates for the upcoming season, including Nic Claxton, Devin Vassell, Alperen Sengun, and Bones Hyland. Also on this episode: the outlook for Jalen Smith in Indiana, and James Wiseman in Golden State.
 

(2:36) OKC's tanking strategy

(11:13) Breakout Candidates: Devin Vassell, Alperen Sengun, and more

(23:15) Jalen Smith gets an increased role with the Pacers

(35:37) Jared Vanderbilt & Patrick Williams

(44:40) Other players to watch out for

Matt Stroup, Raphielle Johnson and Zak Hanshew make the case for and against drafting a number of over-30 real-life and fantasy superstars, including Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. Also on this episode: why things could look better for Rudy Gobert as he moves from Utah to Minnesota, and the upside for Damian Lillard coming off a mostly lost season due to injury. 

(02:45) Kevin Durant outlook

(09:22) Kyrie Irving now in his 30's

(12:50) Confidence level in Steph Curry

(17:05) Paul George's situation

(22:45) Jimmy Butler conversation

(25:04) Concerns about drafting Chris Paul?

(30:10) A look at Demar DeRozan

(35:50) Concerns about Jrue Holiday

Matt Stroup, Jared Johnson and Steve Alexander comb through some of the most notable and intriguing position battles in the Western Conference right now, including our expectations for James Wiseman, Tari Eason, John Wall, and Anfernee Simons. Also on this episode: Amid all the hype for Chet Holmgren, can Aleksej Pokusevski fully break out this season in OKC?

(03:50) Frontcourt position battle in Dallas (Wood vs. Mcgee)

(08:20) Looney vs. Wiseman in Golden State

(20:32) Point guard situation for the Clippers (Wall vs. Jackson)

(25:20) Position battles in OKC

(33:10) Kings have both Kevin Huerter & Malik Monk at shooting guard

(41:10) Anfernee Simons shooting guard role safe in Portland?

Matt Stroup, Raphielle Johnson and Ryan Knaus discuss some key position battles in the Eastern Conference, and their fantasy impact, including Cole Anthony vs. Markelle Fultz, Victor Oladipo vs. Max Strus, and Chris Duarte vs. Bennedict Mathurin vs. Buddy Hield. Also on this episode: What's the potential for Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren in the Pistons frontcourt, and will Quentin Grimes finally get his shot with the Knicks?

(1:55) Frontcourt minutes in Charlotte

(5:40) Position battle with Detroit's bigs

(11:44) Pacers' young backcourt

(19:11) Wing minutes in Miami

(31:16) The Magic's multitude of position battles

(38:28) Assembling Washington's lineup

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander discuss the impact of Deandre Ayton staying in Phoenix, and takeaways from the Summer League stat lines of Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Keegan Murray and more. Also on this episode: the opportunities on the Jazz if they end up trading away Donovan Mitchell, Jordan Clarkson and Malik Beasley, and why Quentin Grimes could be a huge beneficiary.
 

(4:33) Deandre Ayton will return to the Suns

(10:00) Utah Jazz trade rumors

(14:40) Injury updates from Denver

(19:47) Chet Holmgren

(25:20) Paolo Banchero

(30:03) Keegan Murray

(33:43) Tari Eason and Mark Williams
 

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Noah Rubin discuss the latest Donovan Mitchell trade rumors, the outlook for Christian Wood in Dallas with a potentially less-than-ideal role, and some Summer League standouts, including Jabari Smith and Josh Giddey. Also on this episode: the case for (and against) Bennedict Mathurin as a fantasy sleeper in Indiana.

(03:15) Donovan Mitchell trade rumors

(10:02) Deandre Ayton to Indiana?

(15:56) James Wiseman's stock

(24:07) Bennedict Mathurin conversation