Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some notable waiver wire pickups, including Aleksej Pokusevski, Isaiah Roby, Matisse Thybulle and Bruce Brown. Also on this episode: the case for picking up Gabe Vincent, Corey Kispert, Markelle Fultz, and an obligatory Poeltl update.
 

(00:38) Jakob Poeltl update

(4:40) Spotlight on Aleksej Pokusevski

(08:45) Isaih Roby conversation

(14:36) Kentavius Caldwell-Pope.  Should he be rostered more?

(23:30) Lonnie Walker has been hot recently

(30:15) Pick up Gary Payton II?

(36:20) Malik Beasley worth a look?

With James Harden, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey staying red-hot, Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) analyze what it means for Tobias Harris’ long term outlook in Philly. The duo also discuss the backcourt boost Cameron Payne, Darius Garland and Malcom Brogdon provided for their respective teams Wednesday night, as well as LaMelo Ball’s disappearing act in Cleveland. Also in this episode: the dynamic of Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson in Indianapolis, Raph jumping off the Alperen Sengun bandwagon, and Dr. A’s new mascot Aleksej Pokusevski.

 (01:20) James Harden impressive home debut in Philly

(09:37) Indiana big men

(16:48) Drop Kyle Lowry?

(19:30) Aleksej Pokusevski hype temperature check

(34:04) Listener submitted questions

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Renee Miller, Noah Rubin and Brad Stonebraker to discuss Corey Kispert, Kristaps Porzingis, Cam Payne, Mikal Bridges, and some key steps to take — and avoid — at the start of building a DFS lineup. Also on this episode: Bam Adebayo’s late-season surge in blocks, and Derrick White’s updated outlook in Boston.

(0:40) Corey Kispert and Kristaps Porzingis

(6:21) Derrick White and the Boston Celtics 

(8:58) Minnesota's backcourt

(11:46) DFS Strategy

(21:21) Cam Payne

(24:54) Bam Adebayo making a resurgence

(27:34) Mikal Bridges impact without Chris Paul

Ja Morant's career-high 52 points & immediate impact on PointsBet MVP odds; OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet injuries; a look at the fantasy haves and have-nots in Indiana. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) dive into pessimistic injury outlooks and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!

(3:28) MVP Odds

(4:43) Pickup of the Day

(9:39) Scottie Barnes  and Raptors injuries

(14:37) Injury updates

(21:46) Vaccine Mandates

(24:06) Buddy Hield and the Pacers' new lineup

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander react to some of the big developments from the weekend, including the impact of James Harden on Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris, plus the latest on Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, and Kevin Durant. Also on this episode: waiver wire pickups coming out of the weekend, from Tre Mann to Isaiah Jackson.

(2:21) Kevin Durant close to returning?

(5:39) Injury news around the association

(10:42) James Harden makes his Sixers debut

(14:34) What is Damian Lillard's status?

(18:42) Waiver wire pickups

(24:43) Backup point guards that need to step up

(27:32) The Wizards lineup situation

(30:15) Other interesting pickups

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A highlight some of the top waiver wire pickups to consider coming out of the All-Star break, including Jonathan Kuminga, Deni Avdija, Aleksej Pokusevski, and Cameron Payne. Also on this episode: the potential for Isaiah Jackson, Tre Mann and Jaxson Hayes down the stretch.

(02:47) Any worthy waiver wire pickups on Cleveland?

(11:07) Looking at a pair of Wizards: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Deni Avdija

(16:15) Maxi Kleber's play as of late

(21:36) How high are you on Aleksej Pokusevski? (Oklahoma City)

(29:07) Jaxson Hayes conversation

(39:40) Answering listener submitted questions

On Thursday's Roundball Stew Doc (@docktora) and Raph (@raphiellej) break down the remaining NBA schedule as it pertains to fantasy hoops. Four teams play three games this week and they highlight players from those teams to take a flier on. The duo also analyze the five-game weeks for the Raptors and Cavs and recommend moves and pickups based on those schedules. Among the players discussed: Deni Avdija, Aleksej Pokusevski, CJ Elleby, Trendan Watford and Cedi Osman . They wrap up the show with several viewer/listener questions and offer their takes on guys like Isaiah Jackson, Jusuf Nurkic, Ayo Dosunmu, Chris Boucher and OG Anunoby.

(2:00) - Analyzing options with the Celtics, Suns, Pistons and Nuggets given their upcoming schedule

(9:30) - Play Giannis for one game or Jaylen Brown for three this week?

(11:55) - Best and worst playoff schedules for teams around the league

(21:30) - Projecting James Harden's start with the 76ers

(23:50) - Top 5 Players to pick up for the remainder of the season

(29:30) - Viewer/Listener questions on  OG Anunoby, Jusuf Nurkic, Ayo Dosunmu, Chris Bouchert and more

Matt Stroup is joined by Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) , Zak Hanshew (@zakthemonster), Brad Stonebraker, and Jared Johnson (Jae_Tha_Truth) to look at the landscape for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and Darius Bazley on the tanking Thunder, and whether we'll see Damian Lillard suit up again this season for the Blazers. Also on this episode: the impact of CJ McCollum on Brandon Ingram in New Orleans, and Harrison Barnes looks poised for a big finish in Sacramento.

(0:54) What to do with Damian Lillard

(3:13) Kuminga and the Warriors

(5:49) The landscape in Oklahoma City

(12:03) CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram's on-court chemistry

(18:17) Jalen Green poised for a big leap?

(21:18) Wizards front-court rotation

Draymond Green (back) is out until mid-March at the earliest, and injury updates have been scarce for guys like James Wiseman, Malcolm Brogdon, and of course Zion Williamson. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) dive into pessimistic injury outlooks and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!

(4:11) Draymond Green injury update

(8:06) Ben Simmons to make his debut?

(14:41) Malcolm Brogdon injury timeline

(18:56) Zion Williamson

(24:45) Damian Lillard injury

(35:56) "Do They Play Basketball"

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander discuss some of the best and worst of NBA All-Star weekend, the impact of Chris Paul's injury, and some more waiver pickups to consider. Among the still-widely-available names we discuss: Deni Avdija, Jaxson Hayes, Maxi Kleber and Donte DiVincenzo.

(1:40) Chris Paul injury impact

(7:25) Goran Dragić to  the Brooklyn Nets

(8:29) All-Star Weekend takeaways

(16:52) Waiver wire adds post All-Star Break