Early Preseason Takeaways + Polarizing Players

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

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take a game-by-game look at opening weekend of the NBA preseason. If you like MarJon Beauchamp, Jarace Walker and/or Talen Horton-Tucker talk, this episode is for you. The guys discuss Jaden Ivey coming off the bench, John Collins starting next to Lauri Markkanen, Bennedict Mathurin vs. Buddy Hield and much more. Later, they discuss a handful of polarizing players, including Julius Randle, Fred VanVleet and Rudy Gobert.0:00: Intro2:30: 76ers-Celtics10:25: Bucks-Bulls15:45: Suns-Pistons21:00: Is it over for James Wiseman?23:07: Pacers-Grizzlies28:20: Raptors-Kings31:05: Clippers-Jazz35:50: Polarizing players in fantasy basketball38:45: Julius Randle39:50: Rudy Gobert43:20: Drafting injury-prone players early48:30: Fred VanVleetUnderdog Fantasy is the #1 platform for Best Ball leagues, including fantasy basketball. Underdog's featured Best Ball tournament for the upcoming NBA season has $500,000 in total prizes. If you haven't tried Underdog yet, new Underdog users receive a first-time deposit bonus up to $100 AND a free 6-month subscription to RotoWire with promo code R-W-N-F-L. That's promo code R-W-N-F-L. Visit Underdog Fantasy dot com or download the Underdog app today and use promo code R-W-N-F-L to claim your free RotoWire subscription and deposit bonus. 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 take a game-by-game look at opening weekend of the NBA preseason. If you like MarJon Beauchamp, Jarace Walker and/or Talen Horton-Tucker talk, this episode is for you. The guys discuss Jaden Ivey coming off the bench, John Collins starting next to Lauri Markkanen, Bennedict Mathurin vs. Buddy Hield and much more. Later, they discuss a handful of polarizing players, including Julius Randle, Fred VanVleet and Rudy Gobert. 0:00: Intro 2:30: 76ers-Celtics 10:25: Bucks-Bulls 15:45: Suns-Pistons 21:00: Is it over for James Wiseman? 23:07: Pacers-Grizzlies 28:20: Raptors-Kings 31:05: Clippers-Jazz 35:50: Polarizing players in fantasy basketball 38:45: Julius Randle 39:50: Rudy Gobert 43:20: Drafting injury-prone players early 48:30: Fred VanVleet Underdog Fantasy is the #1 platform for Best Ball leagues, including fantasy basketball. Underdog's featured Best Ball tournament for the upcoming NBA season has $500,000 in total prizes. If you haven't tried Underdog yet, new Underdog users receive a first-time deposit bonus up to $100 AND a free 6-month subscription to RotoWire with promo code R-W-N-F-L. That's promo code R-W-N-F-L. Visit Underdog Fantasy dot com or download the Underdog app today and use promo code R-W-N-F-L to claim your free RotoWire subscription and deposit bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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