Matt Stroup is joined by Raphielle Johnson, Ryan Knaus, Steve Alexander and Jared Johnson for a very rookie- and point guard-heavy episode. We discuss the latest performances from, and our expectations for, Malachi Flynn (who's emerging after injuries to Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet), Aleksej Pokusevski, Theo Maledon, Tyrese Haliburton and Killian Hayes, who posted an eye-catching stat line on Monday night. Also on this episode: Jared shares the story of a trade that broke his favorite league.

Dr. A and Matt Stroup run through some of the most notable waiver wire pickups to consider in fantasy leagues right now, including OKC rookies Aleksej Pokusevski and Theo Maledon, as well as Shake Milton, Jalen Brunson and Jordan McLaughlin after his big game on Saturday night. We also react to a weekend of wild blowout games in the NBA, and why Malachi Flynn of the Raptors is worth considering with Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet recently dealing with injuries.

Ryan Knaus and Steve Alexander join Matt Stroup to dive into some recent fantasy hoops trends, including a first-round-caliber surge from Robert Covington, some eye-catching box scores from Hamidou Diallo in Detroit and more encouraging signs from Chuma Okeke after the Magic traded away Aaron Gordon, Nikola Vucevic and Evan Fournier. We also discuss the value of Kelly Olynyk in Houston now that Christian Wood is back, and consider some late-season shutdown candidates for the Rockets and the Raptors.

Ryan Knaus, Steve Alexander, Raphielle Johnson and Jared Johnson join Matt Stroup for a discussion of some notable risers in fantasy leagues after the trade deadline, including Jaden McDaniels, Chuma Okeke and Saben Lee. We also debate the season-long pros and cons of Dillon Brooks in Memphis, and wonder if it's actually too late for his high-profile teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. to make an impact before the season is out.

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander break down some of the most noteworthy and intriguing recent waiver wire pickups, including the fast-emerging Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke, who put up a 22-6-4 stat line on Friday night. We also discuss huge opportunities for Aleksej Pokusevski and Theo Maledon (as well as Isaiah Roby and Moses Brown) in Oklahoma City, plus Jae'Sean Tate (who's still somehow available in a lot of leagues), Daniel Gafford and Jaden McDaniels.

Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander react to the big moves from the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, including what Aaron Gordon’s arrival in Denver means for Michael Porter Jr., how Nikola Vucevic will adjust to playing alongside Zach LaVine, and who could benefit among Otto Porter Jr., Wendell Carter Jr., Terrence Ross and Chuma Okeke for an Orlando team that has gone into ultra-rebuild mode. Plus, the new outlook for Norm Powell as he moves from Toronto to Portland, and some potentially very exciting news for fast-rising Celtics center Robert Williams.

Matt Stroup is joined by five writers from the NBC Sports Edge hoops crew — Steve Alexander, Ryan Knaus, Raphielle Johnson, Corey Parson and Jared Johnson — to consider Nic Claxton's recent performance, and upside, in Brooklyn. We also discuss potential trade destinations for Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry and Aaron Gordon, one notable pre-deadline stash in New Orleans, and the rest-of-season ceiling for rookies Anthony Edwards, Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart.

Steve Alexander and Matt Stroup recommend some of the most notable fantasy waiver wire pickups, including Talen Horton-Tucker after the high ankle sprain to LeBron James over the weekend. We also look at Jordan Poole, who’s had some big games recently in the absence of Steph Curry, and the rising rookie combo of Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart for the Pistons. Plus, some high-upside stashes ahead of the trade deadline in Oklahoma City and New Orleans.

Matt Stroup is joined by Steve Alexander and Ryan Knaus to look at how Kevin Porter Jr. is starting to work his way into the James Harden role in the Houston Rockets offense, and whether the eventual return of John Wall can put a significant dent in his momentum. We also look at the continued emergence of Jakob Poeltl with LaMarcus Aldridge on his way out of San Antonio, plus some impressive numbers from Moses Brown in Oklahoma City, and the remarkable consistency of Raptors scoring machine Norm Powell.

Matt Stroup is joined by Ryan Knaus, Steve Alexander, Raphielle Johnson and Jared Johnson to debate and discuss a wide range of fantasy topics, including who we'd rather roster in a fantasy league between Nikola Vucevic and a currently-injured Anthony Davis. We also check in on three notable rookies (Tyrese Haliburton, Immanuel Quickley and Aleksej Pokusevski), and consider what new coach Nate McMillan plus the return of De'Andre Hunter means for Hawks forwards John Collins and Danilo Gallinari moving forward.