In this episode, I discuss some recent NBA news, such as the Nerlens Noel signing and the Damian Lillard/James Harden trade drama that seems to be heating up. After that, I give my Top 10 Rookies for Redraft fantasy basketball next season. Connect with me on Twitter @aburnshooosConnect with RotoBaller on Twitter @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBAThanks for listening!
Less than a week into the NBA offseason and we have our first big trade! Bradley Beal is now headed to the Phoenix Suns to form a big 3 with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. While it is early in the offseason and there are still lots of moving pieces, what does this move mean for the fantasy prospects of these elite players? On this episode, I quickly discuss the fantasy implications for key players on each of these teams. If you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and share!Follow Alex on Twitter - @aburnshoopsFollow RotoBaller on Twitter - @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBA
From Lauri Markkanen's All-Star season to Kris Dunn's late-season emergence, there was much to like about the Utah Jazz. Despite not making the postseason, one could argue that they overperformed their preseason projection. Let's look at last season and discuss fantasy takeaways from its roster. Did you miss the Dallas Mavericks season review episode? It's linked below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bVrRILjm68RxKjuUCfhw9?si=36ec691f30004c8fApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-dallas-mavericks-season-review/id1644952850?i=1000614088993As always, if you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and share!Follow Alex on Twitter - @aburnshoopsFollow RotoBaller on Twitter - @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBA
It was an abysmal season for the Dallas Mavericks. After falling 3 wins shy of an NBA Finals birth last year, they failed to make the playoffs and took a giant step back. What happened? I'll give my take on their lost season and break down the fantasy values of the roster. From Luka Doncic all the way down to Jaden Hardy, let's talk some Mavericks basketball. This is the fifth of 30 episodes in this series. Next up is the Utah Jazz.Did you miss the Chicago Bulls season review episode? It's linked below:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoop-beast-with-alex-burns/id1644952850?i=1000612276379Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ziWew47grqXnfH6frkdFD?si=c415f614d51e4281As always, if you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and share!Follow Alex on Twitter - @aburnshoopsFollow RotoBaller on Twitter - @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBA
And just like that, Victor Wembanyama will be a member of the San Antonio Spurs next month. With a saavy veteran for a head coach and a young roster full of talented players, the sky is the limit for Wemby in fantasy hoops. I take a second to give my quick thoughts on why San Antonio is the ideal landing spot for Wembanyama's fantasy value. Aside from that, what will his presence mean for the other players? I tackle all of that in a few quick moments. As always, if you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and share!Follow Alex on Twitter - @aburnshoopsFollow RotoBaller on Twitter - @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBA
Another season, another missed opportunity for the Chicago Bulls. At this point, is it fair to say that this roster needs a shakeup? While that question could get answered in the coming months, I spend some time assessing their previous season and document the fantasy takeaways that came with it. DeMar DeRozan's regression, Nikola Vucevic's steady production, Zach LaVine's knee scare, and a late season push from Coby White. These are just some of the topics I cover in this episode!This is the fourth of 30 episodes in this series. Next up is the Dallas Mavericks.Did you miss the Toronto Raptors season review episode? It's linked below:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoop-beast-with-alex-burns/id1644952850?i=1000612276379Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ziWew47grqXnfH6frkdFD?si=c415f614d51e4281As always, if you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and share!Follow Alex on Twitter - @aburnshoopsFollow RotoBaller on Twitter - @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBA
It was a disappointing season for the Toronto Raptors. Four seasons removed from winning an NBA championship, they now find themselves without a head coach and at the doorstep of a very pivotal offseason. While lots could change in the coming months, I take a look back at the Raptors' season and discuss the fantasy production of the roster. Why did Scottie Barnes regress in fantasy? Should we be done with Chris Boucher? Does Fred VanVleet have another top 20 finish in him?This is the third of 30 episodes in this series. Next up is the Chicago Bulls.Did you miss the Oklahoma City Thunder season review episode? It's linked below:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoop-beast-with-alex-burns/id1644952850?i=1000612276379Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ziWew47grqXnfH6frkdFD?si=c415f614d51e4281As always, if you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and share!Follow Alex on Twitter - @aburnshoopsFollow RotoBaller on Twitter - @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBA
What a season it was for the Oklahoma City Thunder! Despite falling one win shy of the postseason, there is lots to be excited about. On this one, I recap their fun season! We'll talk about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's First-Team All NBA season, the return of Chet Holmgren, none other than Jalen "Pig" Williams, and a whole lot more!This is the second of 30 episodes in this series. Next up is the Toronto Raptors.Did you miss the Detroit Pistons' season review episode? It's linked below:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoop-beast-with-alex-burns/id1644952850?i=1000612276379Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ziWew47grqXnfH6frkdFD?si=c415f614d51e4281As always, if you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and share!Follow Alex on Twitter - @aburnshoopsFollow RotoBaller on Twitter - @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBA
On this one, I discuss the Detroit Pistons and peel back the curtain on this past season. We'll talk about Cade Cunningham's lost season, the James Wiseman addition, Jalen Duren's bright future, and lots more from a fantasy basketball perspective. This is the first of 30 episodes in this series. Next up is the Oklahoma City ThunderIf you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and share!Follow Alex on Twitter - @aburnshoopsFollow RotoBaller on Twitter - @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBA
In this installment of the HoopBeast Fantasy Basketball podcast, I am joined by Zak Hanshew of NBC Sports Edge, Owners Box, and Sportsbook Review. We discuss our predictions for the upcoming All-Star game in February and give our thoughts on who deserves the starting nod before discussing a few players' specific stats to see if positive or negative regression is to be expected over the second half of the season.Check out Zak's work below:Twitter - https://twitter.com/ZaktheMonsterNBC Sports EDGE - https://twitter.com/NBCSEdgeBKOwnersBox - https://twitter.com/OwnersBoxCheck out Alex's work below:Twitter - https://twitter.com/aburnshoopsRotoBaller - https://www.rotoballer.com/author/alexburnshoopsTikTok - www.tiktok.com/hoopbeastnbaIf you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and leave a review!
Nearing the halfway point of the NBA season, Dan Palyo joins the pod to discuss a few players who are drastically outperforming their ADP's from draft season. Should you hold onto them or sell high before regression strikes? We tackle this, along with fantasy takeaways from all of the injury news over the past week. Follow Dan on Twitter and check out his work with RotoBaller:Twitter: @ThunderDanBetsRotoBaller: https://www.rotoballer.com/author/thunderdanSubstack: https://thunderdanbets.substack.com/Follow Alex Burns on Twitter and check out his work with @Rotoballer:Twitter: https://twitter.com/aburnshoopsRotoballer: https://www.rotoballer.com/author/alexburnshoopsIf you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and leave a review!
Different city, still pretty? Adam King, the lead analyst for Fantasy Basketball International, stops by to discuss 10 players who will be suiting up for a new team this season. Will the change of scenery be positive or negative for their fantasy value? After all, the grass isn't always greener. Follow Adam on Twitter and check out his work with Fantasy Basketball International:Twitter: @adamking91Fantasy Basketball International: https://fbi-basketball.comFollow Alex Burns on Twitter and check out his work with @Rotoballer:Twitter: https://twitter.com/aburnshoopsRotoballer: https://www.rotoballer.com/author/alexburnshoopsIf you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and leave a review!
In this week's episode, Keith Cork stops by to discuss the state of the Chicago Bulls roster heading into the regular season. Who gets the biggest fantasy boost in Lonzo Ball's absence? Is there room for Patrick Williams to finish inside the top 100? Could Andre Drummond's presence limit Nikola Vucevic's fantasy value? We discuss this and so much more!Follow Keith on Twitter and check out his work with @SportsEthos:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BSBPKeithEthosBulls Podcast: https://twitter.com/EthosBullsRotoballer: https://www.rotoballer.com/author/bsbpkeithRazzball: https://basketball.razzball.com/author/keithFollow Alex Burns on Twitter and check out his work with @Rotoballer:Twitter: https://twitter.com/aburnshoopsRotoballer: https://www.rotoballer.com/author/alexburnshoopsIf you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and leave a review!
Welcome to the first episode of the HoopBeast Fantasy Basketball podcast. Zak Hanshew of NBC Sports Edge stops by to break down the Donovan Mitchell trade and discuss some of his favorite sleepers heading into the 2022 Fantasy Basketball season. Follow Zak on Twitter and check out his work with @NBCSportsEDGEBK and @OwnersBox:Twitter - https://twitter.com/ZaktheMonsterNBC Sports EDGE - https://twitter.com/NBCSEdgeBKOwnersBox - https://twitter.com/OwnersBoxFollow Alex Burns on Twitter and check out his work with @RotoBaller:Twitter - https://twitter.com/aburnshoopsRotoBaller - https://www.rotoballer.com/author/alexburnshoopsIf you enjoyed today's show, please like, subscribe, and leave a review!
In this emergency episode of Beyond the Narrative Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Alex Burns breaks down the surprise trade between the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, and the Utah Jazz, which sends Norman Powell to the Heat, John Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Kevin Love,Kyle Anderson, and a 2027 second-round pick going to the Jazz.What does it all mean for fantasy hoops, team dynamics, and rotations heading into next season?Fantasy winners and losers from each dealHow Powell fits next to Herro, Bam, and WigginsWhat Collins' arrival means for the Clippers' frontcourtHow does Collins' departure open up more opportunity for young Jazz guysDon’t miss this instant-reaction episode packed with takeaways and insight.Follow Alex on Twitter: @aburnshoopsWatch this podcast on YouTube: @aburnshoopsPowered by: @RotoBaller and @RotoBallerNBAIf you are enjoying this podcast, please RATE and leave a REVIEW!
In this offseason edition of Beyond the Narrative, Alex unpacks the value of statistical outliers — how to identify them, why they matter, and what they can tell us as we prep for the 2025-2026 fantasy basketball season.Then, he'll break down the DeAndre Ayton and Myles Turner signings: what these moves signal for their roles moving forward and how to start thinking about their fantasy outlooks before draft season kicks off.Even in the quiet months, the edges are forming — tune in and stay ahead of the curve.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aburnshoopsFollow Alex on Twitter: https://x.com/aburnshoopsPowered By: RotoBaller https://x.com/RotoBallerNBAIf you’re enjoying the show, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with your league mates — it really helps!
Free agency chaos is here — and fantasy basketball values are shifting fast.In this episode of Beyond the Narrative, I’m joined by Dan Palyo (aka @ThunderDanDFS), lead NBA fantasy analyst at RotoBaller and 2021 FSWA Basketball Writer of the Year. We break down the biggest moves from the opening wave of 2025 NBA Free Agency and dive into what each signing or trade means from a fantasy perspective — including the fallout for Lonzo Ball, Michael Porter Jr., Brook Lopez, and more.Which players are rising? Who’s trending down? And how should you react heading into draft season?—🎧 Guest: Dan Palyo (@ThunderDanDFS) 📲 Follow on X: @aburnshoops📺 Watch the full video: YouTube.com/@aburnshoopsPowered by: @RotoBaller @RotoBallerNBA
In the debut episode of Beyond the Narrative, Alex Burns is joined by NBC Sports fantasy analyst Noah Rubin to break down the 2025 NBA Draft through a fantasy basketball lens.They dive into Cooper Flagg’s rookie outlook, the impact of tough landing spots for other top prospects, and why this class might disappoint in redraft leagues.Plus: what fantasy managers tend to overrate about rookies, key redraft vs. dynasty differences, and which sleeper names could surprise.Follow Noah Rubin on X: @NoahRubin22Listen to the Young Man Squad Fantasy Basketball Podcast on all major platforms.Video version on YouTube: @aburnshoopsX/Twitter: @aburnshoopsPowered by: @RotoBaller | @RotoBallerNBA
Welcome to Beyond The Narrative — where fantasy basketball meets real hoops IQ.I’m Alex Burns — and each week, we dig deeper than the box score. Whether it's player trends, coaching schemes, or fantasy strategy to help you win your league, this show brings you analysis that actually matters.If you're obsessed with the NBA, this is where the numbers and the nuance collide.Tap in — and let's go beyond the narrative.