AD's Debut, Lakers Need a Center, Waiver Wire Adds + Mailbag Extravaganza

from RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast · host Shannon McKeown, Ken Crites, James Anderson, Alex Barutha, Nick Whalen, RotoWire.com

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the biggest fantasy basketball news of the day, including updates on Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The guys discuss the Lakers' path forward at center, Luka's fit alongside LeBron, top wavier wire adds, players with shutdown concerns and much more.00:00 Intro01:50 Lakers' options at center02:15 Anthony Davis' debut + injury07:00 Jaxson Hayes + Mark Williams trade rescinded10:45 LeBron, Luka, Reaves ROS value12:30 Waiver wire adds13:20 Aaron Wiggins, Dalton Knecht, Max Christie, Quentin Grimes16:05 Matas Buzelis17:05 Brandon Ingram in Toronto21:00 Mark Williams ROS23:10 Tari Eason, Jose Alvarado24:20 Wiggins, McDaniels, Collins25:30 Buzelis, Coulibaly, Collier27:05 Giannis, Anthony Davis injuries28:30 Bitadze or Aaron Gordon?29:20 Drop one of Beasley, Vassell, McDaniels?31:00 Khris Middleton ROS33:00 Grimes, Bol Bol34:00 Sarr + Sochan for Ayton?35:15 Drop one of Okongwu, Christie, Ausar, CP3?36:45 Vit Krejci, Niang37:40 Paul George vs. Bradley Beal38:50 League with "wild card" categories40:20 Trade LaMelo for KAT?41:40 Jokic mega-trade question42:45 Drop Goga, Tyus Jones?44:55 Diabate, DLo, Kyshawn George, Nick Smith46:15 Kuminga's fit with new-look Warriors47:40 Giannis + Mark Williams for Ant, Tatum and Duren?48:15 Trey Murphy shutdown concerns?-----EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! -----Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the biggest fantasy basketball news of the day, including updates on Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The guys discuss the Lakers' path forward at center, Luka's fit alongside LeBron, top wavier wire adds, players with shutdown concerns and much more. 00:00 Intro 01:50 Lakers' options at center 02:15 Anthony Davis' debut + injury 07:00 Jaxson Hayes + Mark Williams trade rescinded 10:45 LeBron, Luka, Reaves ROS value 12:30 Waiver wire adds 13:20 Aaron Wiggins, Dalton Knecht, Max Christie, Quentin Grimes 16:05 Matas Buzelis 17:05 Brandon Ingram in Toronto 21:00 Mark Williams ROS 23:10 Tari Eason, Jose Alvarado 24:20 Wiggins, McDaniels, Collins 25:30 Buzelis, Coulibaly, Collier 27:05 Giannis, Anthony Davis injuries 28:30 Bitadze or Aaron Gordon? 29:20 Drop one of Beasley, Vassell, McDaniels? 31:00 Khris Middleton ROS 33:00 Grimes, Bol Bol 34:00 Sarr + Sochan for Ayton? 35:15 Drop one of Okongwu, Christie, Ausar, CP3? 36:45 Vit Krejci, Niang 37:40 Paul George vs. Bradley Beal 38:50 League with "wild card" categories 40:20 Trade LaMelo for KAT? 41:40 Jokic mega-trade question 42:45 Drop Goga, Tyus Jones? 44:55 Diabate, DLo, Kyshawn George, Nick Smith 46:15 Kuminga's fit with new-look Warriors 47:40 Giannis + Mark Williams for Ant, Tatum and Duren? 48:15 Trey Murphy shutdown concerns? ----- EDGE Boost EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players. What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today! ----- Pool Genius Want to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition. RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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