Early Season Takeaways, Adds, Drops and More

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha desperately try not to overreact to the first six days of the NBA season. The guys discuss LeBron's minutes, Milwaukee's up-and-down start, the Raptors' rotation, the Rockets, Anfernee Simons' injury and much more before spending the second half of the show answering listeners' fantasy questions.-----Underdog Fantasy is the #1 platform for NBA Best Ball and DFS Player Pick'em contests. If you haven't tried Underdog yet, new Underdog users receive a first-time deposit bonus up to $500 AND a free 6-month subscription to RotoWire with promo code R-W-N-B-A. That's promo code R-W-N-B-A. -----Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog app today and use promo code R-W-N-B-A to claim your free RotoWire subscription and deposit bonus. The NBA season is here! On behalf of our friends at Vivid Seats, let’s get one thing clear: Nothing beats seeing your favorite team crush it on the court to the sound of thousands of screaming fans. Every dunk, dribble, and every heart-pounding play of your favorite team, live and in person.And because Vivid Seats is the only ticketing company where you can earn rewards on every purchase, you can score amazing deals and unrivaled annual rewards, all season long. Plus, with a 100% Buyer Guarantee, you can be sure your ticket will be as legit as your love for the game. Visit Vivid Seats dot com or download the app today and use promo code ROTOWIRE for $20 off your first $200 purchase.That’s promo code R-O-T-O-W-I-R-E for $20 off your first $200 ticket purchase.Download the app or visit VividSeats.com. Vivid Seats. Experience it live.-----Lebron vs Jordan. Magic vs Bird. Barkley vs. McHale. Basketball is synonymous with legendary player rivalries. They make the game more fun, and give fans the storylines that raise the stakes every time those players meet on the court or come up in conversation. Now, every player matchup and head-to-head debate can be settled on Rival Fantasy.This NBA season, you can play Challenges, where you decide which NBA player will score more fantasy points in their next game. Play the Rival Fantasy in-house Challenges, or create your own and get a friend in the mix with customizable Social Challenges. Sign up at joinrival.com/rotowire now and get a $200 deposit match. Get in on this NOW before the 2023-24 season tips off!It’s time to step up to the Challenge on Rival Fantasy. See you in the Arena. 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.