With the NBA trade deadline less than one week away, Matt Stroup (@mattstroup), Jonas Nader (@jonasnader), and Dr. A (@docktora) discuss some forward-thinking waiver wire pickups, including Willy Hernangomez, Jaxson Hayes, Alperen Sengun, Isaiah Jackson, and Davion Mitchell. Also on this episode: The case for (and against) adding Tre Mann and Reggie Bullock right now.

(1:19) Thunderstruck: Tre Mann

(3:10) Outlook for Isaiah Jackson

(7:50) Reggie Bullock and moves for the Mavs

(10:33) Obi Toppin and Julius Randle

(11:32) Guys to watch at the trade deadline

(14:51) Moves for the Rockets?

(20:41) More deals at the deadline?

(34:55) Listener questions

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Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) and Steve Alexander (@docktora) broke down a handful of big nights around the Association from players filling in for inured players, including Nic Claxton, Davion Mitchell, Tre Mann, Reggie Bullock, Ziaire Williams, Trent Forrest and a guy named Terry Taylor who went off in Indy on Wednesday. 

(02:30) Do you trust Brooklyn's Nic Claxton?

(9:45) Are we on the Reggie Bullock bandwagon?

(15:02) What to make of Terry Taylor on the Pacers?

(22:04) What is Kyle Kuzma worth given Washington's situation?

(30:02) Is Jalen Green of Houston worth picking up?

(37:32) Carmelo Anthony is a "Must Have" right now

(39:22) Listener submitted questions

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Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Tom Casale, Zak Hanshew and Brad Stonebraker to discuss the latest on Josh Giddey and Davion Mitchell, an intriguing stash in Jaxson Hayes, and the college players — including Auburn's Jabari Smith — who could be on our fantasy rosters before we know it. Also on this episode: the case for the Raptors as the most fantasy-friendly roster in the NBA.

(00:53) Raptors most fantasy-friendly roster in the NBA?

(06:07) Davion Mitchell surging with no De'Aaron Fox for Sacramento

(13:23) How intriguing is Auburn's Jabari Smith  as a fantasy prospect?

(18:15) The case for Jaxson Hayes as a stash in fantasy leagues

(23:41) Just how good can Josh Giddey be?

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Isaiah Jackson erupted in his first NBA start and has plenty of post-trade-deadline upside. Jerami Grant is returning, but how does his rest-of-season outlook stack up in Detroit or elsewhere? Plus, betting award talk!  Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Zak Hanshew (@ZaktheMonster) discuss hot pickups and put a fantasy slant on the latest hoops news in Tuesday's Roundball Stew!

(0:42) Pickup of the Day

(6:42) Philadelphia's strong push

(10:49) Amir Coffey

(13:35) Davion Mitchell and Malik Monk fantasy value

(21:48) Jerami Grant's return

(25:42) MVP Race

(28:12) Rookie of the Year Race 

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Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander are joined by special guest Brian Rosenworcel from the band Guster to discuss injuries to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and James Harden, plus some waiver wire options to consider at the start of Week 16. Also on this episode: the long-term upside and intrigue of Isaiah Jackson.

(4:18) SGA ankle injury

(6:36) Lebron's knee injury and the rise of Malik Monk

(9:37) Harden injury and Nets' rotation

(11:43)  Update on the Washington Wizards

(19:36) Isaiah Jackson upside? Impact on Myles Turner

(23:16) Davion Mitchell and Reggie Bullock 

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Matt Stroup, Jonas Nader and Steve Alexander discuss some of the most intriguing waiver wire pickups in fantasy basketball right now, including Amir Coffey, Luke Kennard, Gabe Vincent, and Onyeka Okongwu. We also discuss some pre-trade deadline stashes, with Goga Bitadze, Isaiah Jackson and KJ Martin at the center of the conversation.

(2:23) Clippers' supporting cast is stepping up

(6:17) Pacers' center rotation

(12:43) Okongwu and Capela minutes distribution

(18:06) Backups receiving opportunities 

(21:05) Bucks' backcourt 

(29:36) Listener questions

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On the latest Roundball Stew Podcast Steve Alexander (@docktora) and Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) sat down with the TV voice of the Atlanta Hawks, Bob Rathbun (@bobrathbuntv), who talks about the Hawks' playoff chances, the return of Bogdan Bogdanovic, the development of Onyeke Okongwu and what it's like to be quarantined 15 minutes before a live broadcast of an NBA game.  Steve shares an old story about Dominique Wilkins - Rathbun's color analyst - and Bob also unveils some NBA secrets which leads to a prediction about the Celtics and Lakers catching the Buckhead Flu this weekend. 

(00:30) State of the Hawks

(15:30) Bob's story when he tested positive for COVID while on the road

(23:02) Steve's story about calling Dominique Wilkins when he was a kid

(32:04) Will Trae Young be an All Star this year

(42:23) The edge "Buckhead Nightlife" can give the Hawks at home

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Matt Stroup is joined by Raphielle Johnson, Brad Stonebraker, Vaughn Dalzell, Aaron Robinson and Jared Johnson to talk Anthony Davis's return, the case for Joel Embiid as MVP, plus the second-half outlook for No.1 overall pick Cade Cunningham. Also on this episode: Jusuf Nurkic is trending up, and what to do with Amir Coffey, Luke Kennard and Kevin Porter Jr.

(00:39) Cade Cunningham's surge

(06:17) Jusuf Nurkic trending up

(12:37) An opportunity with the Hawks' win total

(17:54) Klay Thompson's outlook after Tuesday

(23:01) Anthony Davis returns for L.A.

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Kevin Love continues to shine in a reserve role for Cleveland, but is there more value to be mined without Lauri Markkanen (ankle)? Plus, a look at OKC’s bleak fantasy landscape, injury tidbits for Paul George and Draymond Green, and the latest on NBA Top Shot (NFTs)!  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!

(1:14) Dr. A's pickups of the day

(3:58) Paul George injury update and fallout

(9:00) Draymond Green's injury news

(14:51) Cavaliers overview 

(21:43) All things OKC Thunder

(29:03) Top Shot Knowledge

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Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander look at some of the key fantasy storylines at the start of Week 15 of the NBA season, including Jayson Tatum’s huge 51-point game, plus injury updates on Damian Lillard, Alex Caruso, Malcolm Brogdon and more. Also on this episode: waiver wire pickups to consider coming out of the weekend, with Nassir Little, Luke Kennard and Kessler Edwards on our radar.

(2:27)  Jason Tatum goes off for 51 points

(3:57) Injury update on Damian Lillard

(7:45) Ayton injury and the rise of Bismack Biyombo

(9:41)  Injury updates from around the association

(18:49) Waiver Wire Pickups

(26:31) Bonus players to assess for your rosters

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