Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander highlight some waiver wire pickups to consider as we arrive at the All-Star break, including Jaden McDaniels, Deni Avdija, and a suddenly-productive-again Jaxson Hayes. Also on this episode: The landscape in L.A. in the wake of Anthony Davis's injury, Alperen Sengun's up and down week, and can we finally trust Maxi Kleber?

(03:45) Latest news on Anthony Davis injury

(07:20) Waiver waiver pickups to consider

(23:24) Looking at Aleksej Pokusevski AKA "Poku"

(32:06) Pacers big man situation

(36:15) WHat's up with De'Andre Hunter?
 

 In Thursday's Roundball Stew Steve Alexander (@Docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@RaphielleJ) talk big names and injuries after Anthony Davis went down on Wednesday night with a scary ankle injury. Chris Paul injured his right hand but is reportedly fine while stars like Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards were back in action.  Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood were out with illnesses allowing for Alperen Sengun and Dennis Schroder to go off, and the duo debates the rise of Jaden McDaniels and potential fall of Jarred Vanderbilt in Minnesota. They also answer listener questions, debate the fantasy value of Kyrie Irving, and ask several "would you rather have" questions surrounding McDaniels. 

(00:49) Knicks blow a huge lead

(03:03) Nasty looking injury for Anthony Davis

(13:43) What's up with Clint Capela lately?

(16:14) Should LaMarcus Aldridge be rostered?

(30:14) Demar DeRozan scorching hot and break's Wilt's record

(39:45) Ja Morant gets to the FT line 25 times

(45:33) Listener submitted questions

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Corey Parson, Aaron Robinson and Jared Johnson to hit a wide range of fantasy and betting topics, including Buddy Hield's resurgence in Indiana, the best and worst NBA teams against the spread, and advice for managing fantasy playoff schedules. Also on this episode: a career night for Tyus Jones, and is it time to be concerned about Brandon Ingram?

(00:40) Strategically looking at upcoming Fantasy playoff schedules

(06:45) Seth Curry solid debut with Brooklyn

(09:39) Brand Ingram's struggles

(12:21) Most profitable teams so far gambling wise

(18:16) Buddy Hield's rising stock

(20:58) Tyus Jones potential fantasy value

(23:37) Cam Thomas hot streak

(0:47) Josh Hart and Justice Winslow take over in Portland

(4:22) Ben Simmons is introduced to The Nets

(8:17) Steph Curry comes back to form

(11:00) Terance Mann and the new Clippers rotation

(14:31) Josh Giddey: A Triple Double Machine

(19:49) Demar DeRozan continues MVP candidacy

(24:45) Analyzing the fantasy value of the Bucks' lineup

(28:06) CJ McCollum trade impact on the Pelicans

(31:41) Goran Dragić is released by the Spurs

Matt Stroup and Dr. A discuss some of the fallout from the first weekend after the NBA trade deadline, including injury updates on Zach LaVine, John Collins, Michael Porter Jr. and Norm Powell — and why Terance Mann is suddenly an intriguing pickup in fantasy leagues. Also on this episode: our expectations for Oshae Brissett, Jalen Smith, Jonathan Kuminga, and Moe Harkless.

(1:25) Michael Porter Jr. and his potential return

(2:41) Norm Powell is out; Terance Mann on the rise?

(5:53) Impact of John Collins' injury on the Hawks

(8:27) Zach Lavine gets second opinion on injury

(15:26) Waiver Wire Leftovers

(22:54) Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert

Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Dr. A discuss some of the biggest winners and losers at the NBA trade deadline (including Andre Drummond, Derrick White, and Jaxson Hayes), as well as some of the top waiver pickups to consider right now. Among the names we hit: Devin Vassell, Thomas Bryant, Donte DiVincenzo, and yes — Aleksej Pokusevski.

(4:09) Trade Deadline winners and losers

(13:46) Pacers' front court

(16:29) Washington Wizards lineup changes

(24:28) Trade impact on the Dallas Mavericks

(26:06) Changes coming for the Sacramento Kings

(32:48) Bucks' guard rotation

(35:59) Other pick ups to note

 Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) talk breaking trade news, including a four-way deal involving the Kings, Pistons, Bucks and Clippers, as well as a trade between the Raptors and the Spurs that could negatively impact Chris Boucher.  The guys weigh in on the James Harden situation in Brooklyn and his apparent desire to go to Philly, and also break down the massive failures of the league's new Big 3s - The Nets and the Lakers. They also take a look at the new-look Kings, Pacers and Pelicans, check in on Caris LeVert's debut in Cleveland and talk about the silly-season potential of OKC's Aleksej Pokusevski. 

(01:00) Busy trade deadline so far

(12:15) Sabonis solid debut with Sacramento

(21:48) James Harden and Philadelphia

(25:00) John Wall for Russell Westbrook?

(31:34) DeRozan, LaVine, or Vucevic.  Who do you have the most fantasy faith in?

(40:10) How high would you draft Pascal Siakam next season?

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Noah Rubin, Renee Miller, Brad Stonebraker and Jared Johnson to discuss some fallout from the trade that sent Domantas Sabonis to the Kings, and Tyrese Haliburton/Buddy Hield to the Pacers — and what this means for rookies Chris Duarte and Davion Mitchell. Plus, a big-picture discussion of trade deadline DFS strategy, and the outlook for Cam Thomas with the Nets in the midst of a nine-game losing streak.

(01:49) Bradley Beal out for the year

(06:55) Thoughts on the Pacers end of the trade

(12:15) Trade deadline DFS strategy

(17:33) Kings end of the trade with the Pacers

(22:38) Isiah Jackson lovefest

C.J. McCollum has been traded to the Pelicans, triggering a ton of interesting fantasy fallout. Plus, Isaiah Jackson and Davion Mitchell need to be grabbed, the Wizards' bleak fantasy landscape, and much more. Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) discuss hot pickups and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!

(0:58) Pick Up of the Day

(6:44) CJ McCollum to the Pelicans

(12:48) Trade impact on Damian Lillard

(21:51) Isaiah Jackson injury

(23:18) Davion Mitchell's role

(26:17) Darius Bazley's potential impact

(30:20) Assessing the Wizards' lineup

(37:25) The Severity of Gordon Hayward's injury

Matt Stroup and Dr. A discuss the impact of the Caris LeVert-to-Cleveland trade, our expectations for Jaxson Hayes after a very intriguing stretch of games, and some fresh waiver wire pickups coming out of the weekend. Also on this episode: Is it time to stash Alperen Sengun and Isaiah Jackson ahead of the trade deadline?

(2:17) Caris LeVert to the Cavs: How it impacts Indiana

(4:09) Trailblazers outlook post Norman Powell trade

(7:26) Return of the King in LA and Mitchell in Utah

(10:25) Jaxson Hayes' excellent recent performances

(13:57) Ben Simmons trade rumors

(17:10) Waiver Wire Leftovers