Category Specialists to Add, Stay-Away Futures Bets, LeBron's Struggles + More

Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz recap Monday night's four-game slate, including notes on the Heat, LeBron's struggles, the free-falling Pelicans and more. The guys also discuss some category specialists to consider adding and talk about the players they are *not* betting for certain awards markets. As always, they answer live mailbag questions later in the show.00:00 Intro00:30 NBA Cup group play chatter06:45 Jimmy Butler + Heat08:50 Jaime Jaquez11:35 Hawks + Trae Young13:10 LeBron’s shooting struggles18:50 Category specialists to target19:05 Dalton Knecht, Duncan Robinson21:05 Tari Eason, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso23:05 Goga Bitadze, Yves Missi, Nick Richards, Moussa Diabate26:50 NBA futures bets to avoid27:15 Most Improved Player29:30 Coach of the Year31:40 MVP33:40 Payton Pritchard35:50 Paul George, Josh Hart38:00 Nic Claxton39:10 Champagnie, Yabusele, McBride40:50 Nembhard vs. Peyton Watson42:10 Suggs, Murray, Booker-----DraftKings Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code RWPICKS. That’s code RWPICKS for new Pick6 customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits guaranteed.Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred gambler. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit c c p g dot org in Connecticut. Must be 18+, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick Six Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos.Vivid SeatsFinally, the NBA is back and court is in session! And to start the season, Vivid Seats is offering fans $20 off their first $200 purchase. Visit VividSeats.com or download the app today and use promo code ROTOWIRE for $20 off your first $200 purchase.  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 PODCAST 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.