Last-Minute Draft Advice + Biggest Questions for Opening Week

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

Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha take live viewer questions, give their final preseason thoughts and begin to look ahead to Opening Week in the NBA.00:00: Intro01:30: Reviewing our final drafts07:00: Kawhi Leonard07:45: Brandon Miller vs. Miles Bridges12:25: Herb Jones, Ausar Thompson, Jeremy Sochan14:35: Bulls’ usage breakdown20:00: Zach Edey25:05: Kevin Porter, Brandin Podziemski28:05: Kelly Oubre30:35: Ivica Zubac vs. Mark Williams31:45: Andre Drummond33:05: Risacher, Oubre, Keldon Johnson, Andrew Wiggins34:00: RJ Barrett34:50: Cam Thomas, Deni Avdija36:24: Josh Hart’s sluggish preseason39:10: Devin Vassell40:45: Buzelis vs. Sarr41:40: Malcolm Brogdon42:10: Dame Lillard43:15: Jalen Johnson vs. Jalen Williams44:50: Herro, Beal45:25: Norman Powell46:30: Dyson Daniels, Noah Clowney, Bilal Coulibaly47:40: Steph Curry, Ja Morant, Kyrie Irving49:40: Markkanen50:40: Dyson Daniels, Scotty Pippen Jr.51:20: Tobias Harris53:05: Jalen Suggs, Lonzo Ball53:15: Dalton Knecht55:20: Reed Sheppard55:40: Al Horford-----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. Vivid Seats. Experience it live. 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 live viewer questions, give their final preseason thoughts and begin to look ahead to Opening Week in the NBA. 00:00: Intro 01:30: Reviewing our final drafts 07:00: Kawhi Leonard 07:45: Brandon Miller vs. Miles Bridges 12:25: Herb Jones, Ausar Thompson, Jeremy Sochan 14:35: Bulls’ usage breakdown 20:00: Zach Edey 25:05: Kevin Porter, Brandin Podziemski 28:05: Kelly Oubre 30:35: Ivica Zubac vs. Mark Williams 31:45: Andre Drummond 33:05: Risacher, Oubre, Keldon Johnson, Andrew Wiggins 34:00: RJ Barrett 34:50: Cam Thomas, Deni Avdija 36:24: Josh Hart’s sluggish preseason 39:10: Devin Vassell 40:45: Buzelis vs. Sarr 41:40: Malcolm Brogdon 42:10: Dame Lillard 43:15: Jalen Johnson vs. Jalen Williams 44:50: Herro, Beal 45:25: Norman Powell 46:30: Dyson Daniels, Noah Clowney, Bilal Coulibaly 47:40: Steph Curry, Ja Morant, Kyrie Irving 49:40: Markkanen 50:40: Dyson Daniels, Scotty Pippen Jr. 51:20: Tobias Harris 53:05: Jalen Suggs, Lonzo Ball 53:15: Dalton Knecht 55:20: Reed Sheppard 55:40: Al Horford ----- DraftKings Pick6 Download 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 Seats Finally, 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. Vivid Seats. Experience it live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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