Ball Logic | Fantasy Basketball Podcast

NBA Fantasy | Underrated vs Overrated Fantasy Players: NAW Breakout, Kawhi Revival, Bane Letdown00:00 Intro: 3 underrated + 3 overrated draft format00:27 Weekend banter and golf story03:40 Underrated 1: Nikhil Alexander-Walker (waiver gem case)08:04 Underrated 2: BJ Edgecombe (rookie value on a contender)14:22 Underrated 3: Kawhi Leonard (elite per-game return, draft regret talk)18:46 Pivot: time to get negative19:07 Overrated 1: Desmond Bane (ADP vs output, role change debate)25:04 Overrated 2: Jalen Williams (name value vs fantasy production)31:02 Overrated 3: Karl-Anthony Towns (recent slide and consistency concerns)38:08 Quick Sacramento tangent38:57 Wrap-up and outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fantasy playoffs sneak up fast, so we’re getting ahead of it.In this episode of the Ball Logic Podcast, we break down the NBA fantasy playoff schedule (most leagues: Weeks 20-22), highlight the teams with the best and worst total games, and talk through what it means for trading, stashing, and streaming.We cover:The schedule extremes: 12-game teams vs Dallas on a 9-game playoff runWhy off-nights matter (and why some “bad schedule” teams are even worse)The playoff winners: Warriors, Nets, Clippers (steady 4-4-4)The playoff landmines: Minnesota’s 4-4-2 (two games in finals week)Weird slate teams like Philly (5-3-3) and Phoenix (3-5-2)Realistic adds, holds, and trade ideas based on volume and timingFollow us on socials for daily fantasy takes: Instagram: Ball Logic Podcast X: Ball Logic PodcastJoin the community (Patreon + Discord): https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports00:00 Intro: Fantasy playoffs are coming faster than you think 00:26 Welcome in (Flanders, Malley, Matrix) + early chaos 01:37 When do playoffs start? Weeks 20-22 explained 02:18 The playoff schedule plan: buy/sell based on volume 02:25 Biggest schedule edges: 12-game teams vs Dallas 9 games 02:53 Why Dallas is the ultimate playoff fade (3-3-3) 03:34 Don’t overcook it: balancing “playoff prep” vs too many moves 05:12 When to trade your mid-tier guys before the league catches on 07:12 Game distribution matters (5-game weeks, timing, finals week spikes) 07:18 Dallas fantasy production check: who actually matters? 08:33 Off-night value: why Dallas is even worse than it looks 09:02 The 12-game playoff winners: Warriors, Nets, Clippers (4-4-4) 09:25 Brooklyn Nets: tank vibes, minutes upside, key adds 12:53 Clippers: old-man squad, role players, stash conversation 17:01 Warriors: who’s real, who’s daylight, and the sneaky target 20:11 The Warriors target: Melton vs Podz debate 20:16 60 seconds of trade speculation: Kuminga fallout + targets 23:09 MPJ vs Malik Monk: who to buy/avoid if traded? 26:17 Quickfire schedule run-through begins (teams & slate shapes) 29:19 Charlotte/Chicago: rough early, strong finish + key streamers 34:30 Cleveland: 4-3-3 concerns + stream talk 36:21 Denver/Detroit: solid 11 games + watchlist handcuffs 39:12 Lakers: 3-4-3 impact, LeBron B2B risk, buy-low angles 42:26 Memphis: 3-4-4 and the chaos corner 45:26 Miami: 3-3-4 and why it changes your fringe adds 47:30 Minnesota red flag: 4-4-2 (two games in finals week) 48:31 New Orleans: ugly early, huge finals upside 48:47 Philly: 5-3-3 swing week chaos (Maxey strategy) 49:51 Phoenix: 3-5-2 volatility (what do you even do?) 51:44 Washington: deep-league spice and late-season chaos 52:37 Wrap-up: remaining games notes + final takeaways 53:40 Where to find us + follow Ball Logic on socials 55:23 Patreon + Discord plug 56:10 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Ball Logic Podcast, we break down everything you need to know heading into Round 12 including the impact of tanking teams, unpredictable injuries, and the first five game week of the season.We dive deep into:The Week 11 recap and rankings pressureDeni Avdija injury implications and trade decisionAnthony Davis ruled out and what it means for Cooper FlaggFull Week 12 schedule analysis (5, 4, 3 and 2 game teams)Players to trade OUT and traps to avoidThe most popular trade IN targets led by Luka DoncicHouston Rockets run: Amen Thompson and Kevin DurantCheapies and cash generation optionsCaptaincy Corner: why Luka is the clear playIf you’re serious about climbing the rankings and navigating late-season chaos, this episode is essential viewing.00:00 Welcome to Ball Logic + real life chaos01:00 Horse evacuations, fires and finding normality02:05 The grind: BBL, NBA, SuperCoach and no days off03:45 Show rundown: Week 11 recap, Week 12 preview, trades & captains04:45 Why tanking teams are killing SuperCoach strategy06:05 Rankings pressure and playing at the pointy end07:45 Squeeze of the Week: Huge 1118 score breakdown09:15 Injury Watch: Deni Avdija concern and what to do12:00 Hold or sell Deni? Four game week vs future pain14:45 Anthony Davis done, Cooper Flagg usage explosion17:00 Zeke Nnaji vs Jokic timeline warning18:55 Kings chaos: Keegan Murray out, who benefits20:45 Week 12 schedule overview (5, 4, 3 and 2 game weeks)23:15 Teams to avoid and bench decisions this week26:20 Brooklyn, Charlotte and tanking traps29:00 Toronto Raptors analysis: Barnes, Poeltl and small ball31:45 Utah Jazz tank watch and Lauri Markkanen risk34:50 Trade Targets segment begins35:55 Top traded OUT players breakdown37:00 Should you trade Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?38:30 Anthony Black, KPJ and short week dilemmas40:00 Anthony Edwards fade explained41:45 Paolo Banchero was always a short-term play42:50 Deni Avdija final verdict44:10 Giannis and Cade Cunningham must-sell logic46:00 Jalen Johnson hold case + Trae Young trade talk49:00 Most traded IN: Luka Doncic lock of the week51:15 Houston Rockets run: Amen Thompson and KD53:45 Cheapies debate: Zeke Nnaji, Furphy and risk profiles56:00 Captaincy Corner: Why Luka is unavoidable59:00 Final thoughts, rankings mindset and sign-offFind our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 13 is the perfect waiver week: no crazy 14 game slates, plenty of back to backs, and a massive Lakers 5 game week to exploit.In this episode we break down how to use your waiver adds based on your matchup position (protecting a lead vs chasing categories), which teams only play twice, and the best short term streamers versus the guys worth giving a “forever home” for the next month.We cover:Week 13 schedule breakdown and back to back planningLakers 5 game week stream targetsBest adds for immediate valueLonger term pickups that can stick through the finals buildCatch and release drops: who to move on from right nowSubscribe for weekly waiver strategy, streaming plans, and category league help.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports00:00 Week 13 plan: past, present and future waiver decisions 00:36 Intro banter + follow on socials 01:20 How to work the waiver wire if you are ahead (or chasing) 02:27 Week 13 schedule breakdown (balanced slates + back to backs) 03:09 Teams only playing twice: why it feels bad and how to fix it 03:48 Don’t concede the matchup: build a plan from Day 1 04:07 Lakers 5 game week primer (who benefits from injuries/rest) 05:18 Stream of the week: Jake LaRavia (role, minutes, safe add) 07:55 Next add: Peyton Watson (Denver value without Jokic) 11:09 Value add: Aaron Nesmith (minutes rising, usage bump) 14:42 Forever home section begins: players worth holding longer 15:01 Naji Marshall (Dallas role spike, why it can stick) 17:12 Daniel Gafford (center minutes, default value, last man standing) 19:30 Zeke Nnaji (deep league big, rebounds, blocks, waiver glue) 21:11 Sam Merrill (threes specialist, why the role is stable for now) 22:50 Cavaliers context: scoring needs, Mobley talk, team structure 25:06 Rex Hunt catch and release explained (when to move on) 26:56 Drop: Quentin Grimes (Philly getting healthy, role dries up) 29:20 Drop PSA: Spencer Jones (good run is over) 30:16 Drop: Isaiah Collier (minutes squeezed, Keyonte priority) 35:36 Patreon plug + how to get the weekly waiver article 36:05 Wrap up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first real NBA trade has landed and the fantasy market has officially exploded.Flanders and Malley dive into Yahoo’s most traded players from real leagues and break down what managers should actually be doing. From Trae Young panic trades and shutdown risk, to buy-low opportunities on Bam Adebayo and Pascal Siakam, this episode is all about separating noise from edge.We break down real trades involving Trae Young, Jaren Jackson Jr, Bam Adebayo, Pascal Siakam, Chet Holmgren, Dyson Daniels, Alex Sarr and more. Who is a genuine buy, who is a sell before the value drops, and which trades should never happen in competitive leagues?If you are playing NBA Fantasy category or points leagues and want smarter trade decisions instead of emotional ones, this episode is for you.Drop your trades in the comments and let us know who you are buying or selling.Join the Insight Podcast Network Patreon and Discord for trade help, roster advice, and fantasy basketball chat all season long.0:00 Trade news and fantasy market movement 0:27 Show intro 0:51 How Malley and Flanders’ seasons are tracking 1:35 Most traded players setup 2:05 Trae Young trade talk begins 2:19 Malley on how fast the deal happened 3:17 Trae trade examples and value range 4:53 Shut down outcomes and risk profiles 6:15 Realistic Trae trade targets 7:09 Favourite Trae package deal 8:29 Bad trades and veto philosophy 9:40 JJJ discussion 10:42 JJJ vs Markkanen trade framing 12:01 Nikhil Alexander-Walker role outlook 15:03 Bam concerns and buy window 17:19 Okongwu and Hawks big-man risk 20:36 Chet vs Bam trade take 21:57 Siakam and Pacers tank fear 23:47 Barnes/NAW deal breakdown 26:02 Fox + Embiid notes 27:37 Rapid fire section 33:18 Dyson Daniels segment 36:42 Alex Sarr segment 39:23 Sarr trade example 41:06 Outro and Malley socials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NBA trade rumours are heating up and when superstars move, fantasy basketball changes fast.Mattrix and Flanders break down the biggest superstar trade rumours around the league and analyse how a change of team, role, usage and pace could impact your fantasy basketball team. We look at potential fantasy winners, fantasy losers and which players you should be buying, holding or selling if a blockbuster trade goes down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Mattrix and Horse LIVE, as we talk through all the hot topics from the week that was, and preview trades, captains & injuries for Week 11 of NBA SuperCoach.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malley and Mattrix sit down to break down which NBA teams are actively tanking, which teams are pretending not to, and how it directly impacts your fantasy basketball strategy heading into the business end of the season.We cover: • Which teams are most likely to rest stars or limit minutes • How tanking changes rotations and creates unexpected value • Players who benefit from tanking and become late-season adds • Risky holds vs smart drops as teams shift priorities • How to manage tanking teams in head-to-head and classic formatsIf you’ve been burned by late scratches, surprise DNPs, or random 28-minute nights, this episode explains why it’s happening and how to stay one step ahead.Drop your fantasy questions in the comments and let us know which teams you think are tanking hardest.Subscribe for more NBA Fantasy content from Ball Logic and Insight Fantasy Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikola Jokic is injured… now what?In this episode, Flanders breaks down exactly what fantasy coaches should be doing with Jokic after the injury news. Is he a hold no matter what? Do you explore a trade? Or is this the rare moment to pivot your build entirely?Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Braino and Horse LIVE, as we talk through all the hot topics from the week that was, and preview trades, captains & injuries for Week 10 of NBA SuperCoach.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this NBA Fantasy Mailbag episode, we answer your questions on some of the toughest calls in fantasy right now.We break down what to do with Kawhi Leonard, Jaren Jackson Jr, Cam and Pat Spencer, and how to approach their value moving forward.Is Kawhi worth holding through the uncertainty? Is JJJ back or are we chasing noise? What does Cam’s role really look like? Is Pat Spencer a short term play or something more?Real questions from the community. Clear strategy. No fluff.If you’re weighing up trades, waiver adds or holds heading into the week ahead, this episode is for you.Subscribe to Ball Logic for weekly NBA fantasy strategy, mailbags, trade talk and SuperCoach breakdowns.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flanders and Malley sit down to break down the top 6 most traded players this week, including Jalen Williams (JDub), Donovan Mitchell, and Pascal “Spicy P” Siakam.Are fantasy coaches selling too early? Are you getting enough back in return? Or is this the perfect time to cash in?We talk through:Why these players are being movedWhat their true fantasy value looks like right nowWhat you should be asking for in a tradeWhether you should be buying, holding, or sellingIf you are stuck on a trade offer or thinking about moving one of these names, this episode will help you avoid underselling and stay ahead of the pack.Subscribe for more weekly fantasy basketball breakdowns, trade talk, and SuperCoach strategy from Ball Logic.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Braino and Horse LIVE, as we talk through all the hot topics from the week that was, and preview trades, captains & injuries for Week 9 of NBA SuperCoach.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Ball Logic fantasy basketball discussion, the boys break down three of the most polarising names in drafts right now: Trey Murphy III, Jalen Johnson, and Wendell Carter Jr.We dive into roles, minutes security, team context, category strengths, and where each player actually fits in fantasy builds. Is Trey Murphy ready to take another leap, or is the Pelicans rotation holding him back? Can Jalen Johnson maintain his breakout with Atlanta’s changing landscape? And is Wendell Carter Jr still a value pick or quietly becoming a draft trap?This episode focuses on redraft and category leagues, discussing upside vs floor, draft cost, and where these players should realistically be acquired or traded.Let us know in the comments who you drafted and who you are fading.Subscribe to Ball Logic for weekly fantasy basketball debates, draft strategy, player breakdowns, and analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come and join Mattrix and Flanders as we talk about Thursday waiver wire adds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Braino and Flanders as they dive into some buy-low and sell-high candidates so far this Season!Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horse and Flanders talk through our Power Rankings of all 30 NBA Teams.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Braino, Horse and Mattrix LIVE, as we talk through all the hot topics from the week that was, and preview trades, captains & injuries for Week 8 of NBA SuperCoach.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Braino and Horse bring you the Week 9 Fantasy Basketball Preview, talking streaming, low volume days and tackling plenty of options for you to win your category leagues.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flanders and Malley talk through today's games and also the Friday Waiver Wire Streaming Targets on the low volume slateFind our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.