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Conley Trade, NBA Draft and Warriors Review from 2023-12-12T17:59:24.486582
Erik Ong joins Neil Rochlani to discuss Conley’s fantasy value next season along with the players impacted in Memphis and Utah. They also preview the top of the NBA draft and which rookies will ...
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Conley Trade, NBA Draft and Warriors Review from 2022-03-07T15:21:21.173882
Erik Ong joins Neil Rochlani to discuss Conley’s fantasy value next season along with the players impacted in Memphis and Utah. They also preview the top of the NBA draft and which rookies will ...
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How to Use Roster Space & Analyze Potential Early Round Flops from 2022-02-21T19:00:05
Our good pal Alex Rikleen joins Dan for a lit...
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The All Star Break Episode with Betting and Pickups from 2022-02-18T20:49:22
The final day before the Break brought a few pickups - who are they? Plus, All Star Weekend betting thoughts with Danny boy Listen
Anthony Davis's Ankle & Some Hot Pickups Emerge from 2022-02-17T16:31:28
AD went down and we know who steps up, but what else of interest happened on a giant Wednesday? Dan says ... quite a l...
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When Analyzing Teams is Too Much Work from 2022-02-16T16:06:38
Sometimes there are teams where, no matter how hard you dig, there's just nothing fantasy-useful coming. Dan digs ...
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A Review on Stashing, Some New Nets from 2022-02-15T19:05:53
Did your stashes work out? Is it yet to be determined? Dan recaps Monday's weirdly uneventful medium size results ...
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RCLRM, Has Vanderbilt Run Out of Gas from 2022-02-14T21:03:43
Has Jarred Vanderbilt run out of gas? Is Mo Bamba still trustworthy? On this weekend recap show, Dan digs into some of...
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Hottest Adds and Drops from the Deadline from 2022-02-11T17:33:19
Our illustrious host Dan feels that there were about 20-25 players impacted most by the deadline. Wouldn't it be n...
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Trade Deadline Live Clip Show from 2022-02-10T22:13:40
The final hour of the Trade Deadline Live Show, in podcast form. For the full episode see the link just below ...
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Big Trades for Pelicans, Blazers, Kings and Pacers from 2022-02-09T17:14:46
Massive moves happened on Tuesday, and Dan is here to break 'em all down, piece by beautiful piece!
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Garrison Mathews Gets Part of a Show from 2022-02-08T09:30
Is Garrison Mathews really worth a show segment? Off a relatively quiet 5-game Monday, Dan had some bonus time on toda...
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RCLRM, Jaxon Hayes Makes His Stand from 2022-02-07T05:30:27
Jaxson Hayes did it again, and this time the roster was mostly active. Dan recaps a wild weekend of huge lines, pre-de...
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Fantasy NBA Today: Hottest Adds of Week 16 from 2022-02-04T18:08:59
New streamers are emerging, and it's time for a week-in-review on the show! Dan hits you with the adds, drops, tou...
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Gafford and Claxton Return from 2022-02-03T18:18:38
Daniel Gafford looked solid and Nic Claxton was a monster despite the Nets loss. Dan looks back on a Wednesday filled with short and medium-term prospects for your fantasy roster!
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Some Rants, Some Stash Talk from 2022-02-02T18:49:42
Best buds Dan and Josh tackle the value o...
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Trade Deadline Stash Special from 2022-02-01T19:07:31
You asked and we delivered. The Stashmaster @jonasnader joins <...
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RCLRM, Clippers Rotations are Nuts from 2022-01-31T05:44:28
Is anyone worth rostering on the Clippers? How bad are some of the real life injuries happening to stars across the league? Dan Listen
Hottest Adds of Week 15 from 2022-01-28T20:18:07
The week-in-review pod, a tradition as old as time. Dan gives you the hottest adds, easiest drops, some tough holds, a...
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Stash Thursday, 2 Weeks to Deadline from 2022-01-27T18:45:02
Checking all 30 teams for potential stashes seems a little insane, but what if we did it in 8 minutes? It's Dan's ...
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Too Many Blowouts Tuesday Recap from 2022-01-26T20:17:47
Quite a few Tuesday games were decided early, but that doesn't mean the night was devoid of fantasy plots! Dan's <...
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Rest of Season Draft from 2022-01-25T21:16:50
An interesting idea, indeed! Our own Adam King organized a ROS draft with 9 other analysts and joins Listen
RCLRM, Big Men and Otto Supreme from 2022-01-24T18:43:28
A few injuries to starting centers created a pocket of big-time streaming value, and how soon we forget that Otto Porter Jr is a fantasy stud (if his body can hang on). Listen
Hottest Adds of Week 14 from 2022-01-21T22:48:30
Dan has a really interesting month-long add buried deep in this week-in-review Friday podcast. Can you guess who it is...
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Lonzo's Long Lag & Kelly Olynyk Can't be Stopped from 2022-01-20T18:42:02
Kelly's back, so you know the show has to be about that! But we kid... Dan recaps a colossal 13-game Wednesday with injury replacements, players getting right and some general teams of confu...
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Kemba and Kuminga Thoughts, Punt-Points Redo from 2022-01-19T18:46:02
What would your team look like today if you punted points on draft night? Dan spends a little time on an underutilized...
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Myles Turner's Annual Trip from 2022-01-18T18:52:50
... to the injured list. Yep, we're half way into the season and Myles Turner is hurt again. Do we do anything about it? Dan Be...
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RCLRM, Streamers in Sactown from 2022-01-17T18:30:41
With Tyrese Haliburton hitting protocols, the Kings have a few replacements locked in for a nice week. It's RCLRM and Dan Listen
Hottest Adds as We Hit the Half Way Marker from 2022-01-14T21:31:40
We're half way home! Dan gives you the hottest adds, toughest holds, and a few delightful streamers heading into t...
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Assessing Paul George's Value from 2022-01-13T22:01:07
What would it take to move Paul George? Dan once again culls data from the social sphere to determine what it would ta...
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As COVID Subsides, Injuries Pick Up from 2022-01-12T21:59:56
It's pep talk time on the pod. Dan's team, and we're guessing many of yours, have been hit by actual injur...
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Should You or Shouldn't You, The Stasher's Dilemma from 2022-01-11T21:42:37
Should you stash? Adam King joins Dan to d...
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RCLRM, Rajon Rondo Lives? from 2022-01-10T22:33:18
Yes, it needs a question mark in the title. Does Rajon Rondo have a bigger role in Cleveland? Dan hits on the strange plotlines of the ...
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Special Damian Lillard Trade Episode from 2022-01-08T16:41:41
BONUS EPISODE! Dan breaks down Damian Lillard's trade value and YOU can make your call on whether you want to buy,...
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Best Pickups, Buys, Stashes and Streams of Week 12 from 2022-01-07T20:08:14
Back to a classic format today! Dan recaps the week with the best pickups, hottest streams, key stashes and a buy low ...
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Oh Oh It's Magic from 2022-01-06T16:20:06
The Magic are getting players back and the fantasy values are in full shake-up mode. Dan recaps a Big Wednesday, inclu...
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Freddy the First from 2022-01-05T16:27:05
Don't look now but Fred VanVleet is a mid-1st! Dan hits on the Raptors rotations and some more thoughts on ROS str...
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Trae Versus Simons in the Ultimate Showdown from 2022-01-04T16:11:08
It's exactly what we figured Portland and Atlanta would be: Trae and Simons! Dan breaks down the Monday card with ...
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RCLRM, Are Streams Beginning to Dry Up? from 2022-01-03T16:57:41
As the number of players coming out of protocols begins to pick up, is it time to move back into ROS attack mode? Dan ...
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Pouring Through Box Scores to Prep for 2022, Part 2 from 2021-12-30T10:30
We finish up our midweek hyper-focused box score analysis two-part series to get everyone set for the long New Years Weekend today as
Happy New Year! from 2021-12-30T06:43:13
No box scores today, friends. Dan breaks down 5 players that you requested on social media as we prepare to ring in 20...
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Pouring Through Box Scores to Prep for 2022, Part 1 from 2021-12-29T07:55
Wednesday and Thursday of this week is going to basically be an exercise in analyzing each team and where they stand right now. Dan...
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Protocols a-Changin' from 2021-12-28T18:20:46
With players able to test out of protocols quicker (in some cases), should we adjust our day-to-day or week-to-week strategy? Dan Listen
RCLRM, Keep Attacking with Backup Centers from 2021-12-27T18:31:33
Backup centers have become starting centers and a Paul George-sized opening appeared in LA. Dan recaps the weekend as ...
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End Your Streams Too Early... Trust Me from 2021-12-24T23:27:02
With at least a couple more weeks of StreamFest rolling along, Dan offers some key strategy about how to know when to ...
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As Many as Nine Streams in One Day! from 2021-12-23T21:21:44
If we've said it once we've said it a million times -- stay locked in on your teams, now more than ever! Dan h...
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Avoiding Fantasy Protocol Malaise from 2021-12-22T21:16:19
With so many players out, it's easy to lose focus. Adam and Listen
Avoid the Zero from 2021-12-21T20:19:26
Now, more than ever, if you can avoid taking a zero, you can smash your opponent. Don't throw your hands in the air, hunker down and use this insane set of fantasy absences and win. Listen
RCLRM & Can We Take Advantage of Protocols? from 2021-12-20T19:47:11
If we assume every team in your fantasy league is getting crushed, is there a way we can use this to our advantage? Dan Listen
Bruski on Kings, Clippers, Blazers, Beal and More! (Live) from 2021-12-18T00:35:23
Missed it LIVE? Fear not, the recording (lightly edited) from our Fantasy NBA Today live show is afoot! Dan Besbris an...
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A Stashing Strategy Deep Dip with Josh Lloyd from 2021-12-16T22:33:13
Our good buddy Josh Lloyd joins Dan to dive into the strategy behind grabbing post All Star Break buzz guys - how early is too early? How many misses come before each hit?
Mid-Season Punting, Nance Dance from 2021-12-15T19:03:15
Our love for Larry Nance Jr. is finally being rewarded. Dan pops a morning bottle of grapefruit soda to celebrate just...
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Jaylen Brown's Return, and What of His Value from 2021-12-14T21:07:29
Jaylen Brown made his triumphant return for Boston last night, but what does his ROS position look like? Adam joins
RCLRM, Possible Stashes from 2021-12-13T22:37:51
Some NBA newsbreaks have opened the door for Dan to talk stashing... so he does! It's RCLRM on the pod with an eye...
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Hottest Adds of Week 8 from 2021-12-10T20:07:30
The Friday/weekend show is upon us, and that means it's time for Dan to drop his favorite adds (and drops... and s...
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Add Terence Davis Because Why Not from 2021-12-09T22:58:26
Has there been a permanent shift in small forward minutes in Sacramento? It sure seems like it. Dan recaps the mondo 1...
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Knicks Rotations & Streaming Monster Profile from 2021-12-08T21:55:31
Are there really 4-5 different types of streaming? Dan argues... maybe more! Plus, Knicks rotations, Portland drama, a...
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Pacers Trade Rumors & Panic Attack Players from 2021-12-07T21:26:36
Pacers trade rumors opened up the day in a wild way, and Adam King joins Listen
RCLRM, Brad Beal's Value from 2021-12-06T22:04:54
Bradley Beal is a mess, but what's the move? Dan's Reverse Chronological Lightning Round Monday dives into Bea...
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Dan's 18 Most Interesting Pickups from 2021-12-03T23:31:01
Yep, the title says it all. A wild week led to EIGHTEEN interesting fantasy names hitting the radar, and Dan profiles ...
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Tis the Season for Injury Replacements from 2021-12-02T16:54:07
The injury bug is slamming head-first into the NBA and replacement options are ridiculously bountiful. Dan has your Th...
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Deep Mailbag: Streamers, Stashes, Injuries & Dame News from 2021-12-01T21:41:34
As if the Bam Adebayo news wasn't enough for one day, Dame injury news broke during this Deep Mailbag episode, where Dan Listen
BREAKING NEWS EDITION - Bam Adebayo to Have Surgery from 2021-12-01T20:51:39
Bam Adebayo is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a torn UCL. Dan and Listen
The Great Settling & Did You Buy Low on Vucevic? from 2021-11-30T20:40:52
Did you buy low on Vucevic? Because if not, it's probably too late. Dan recaps Monday's action that saw the bi...
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RCLRM for 2 Days; Burks Headlines Fun Weekend Pickups from 2021-11-29T23:19:57
Alec Burks is a starter, Svi is filling in admirably, rotations are in flux and the fantasy NBA season has hit one of those fun mid-year flex points. Listen
Some Late Night Show Action from 2021-11-27T05:56:02
Yeah, what of it? We decided to do a show on Friday night because, well, Dan thought it might be more useful to drop a...
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Thanksgiving 13-Game Last Night Recap from 2021-11-25T22:02:24
Thanksgiving is for turkey, stuffing, and 13-game recaps. Dan is going to bring you 1 out of these 3 things, and it ai...
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How to Watch the Game for Fantasy Purposes from 2021-11-24T21:00:03
Box scores are nice, but the eye test goes a long, long way for assessing player values, particular fringe guys and buy low (or sell high) opportunities, and Listen
Some Thoughts on NEW Statistical Scarcity... FG% from 2021-11-23T18:58:11
Is FG% the new hardest-stat-to-find? If there is a league-wide regression, so that mean it might be time to SELL on guys shooting well?
RCLRM November 22 ... Bad News, MPJ from 2021-11-22T21:28:02
We got some potential bad news on MPJ to start the week, but with all 30 teams to cover, there are plenty of positive developments, too!
Hottest Adds, Drops, Holds and Streams of Week 5 from 2021-11-20T00:48:44
Gotta get down on Friday, as they say. Dan lists his favorite adds, drops, holds and streams of week 5 before diving i...
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Harden is a 1st Rounder Again from 2021-11-18T23:23:33
It took a month, but after a slow start, James Harden has worked back into the first round. Dan recaps Wednesday and d...
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Stashing Strategy from 2021-11-17T16:28:38
When is the right time to consider an injury stash? How good does your team need to be? How far in advance of a player's return should he be grabbed? It's STASH STRATEGY DAY on the pod w...
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Porzingis Power Boost from 2021-11-16T20:55:22
With just a pair of great games, Porzingis has rocketed into the top-30 (per-game, 9-cat). Dan breaks down some of the...
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RCLRM November 15 ... Lakers Finally Make AD a Center from 2021-11-15T22:16:08
Anthony Davis is a starting center, and if you took the shot on his resurgence, that has to be music to your ears. Dan Listen
Confirmation of Reality with Aaron Bruski from 2021-11-12T16:39:22
Am I see this right? There's only one way to find out ... Dan visits Listen
Injuries Stink, Wiggins and Edwards Duel from 2021-11-11T21:37:03
Andrew Wiggins woke up, Anthony Edwards set some Wolves record, and we had some big lines on Wednesday... but injuries ended up making more headlines on Listen
Patience is Hard from 2021-11-10T22:18:29
It's show-opening rant time! Dan discusses how hard it can be, at times, to remain patient in fantasy before analy...
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Jokic Fights; Dan and Adam Talk Trades from 2021-11-09T21:28:49
The Mailbag of Theory returns as Dan and Adam ...
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Reverse Chronological Lightning Round Monday Returns from 2021-11-08T22:35:43
Big injury and illness news headlines Monday morning, and Dan (after realizing he actually did 40 (!!) shows in a row,...
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Hottest Free Agents, Adds, Drops, Buys and Sells of Weeks 1 and 2 from 2021-11-05T17:35:09
Big Friday shows are back as Dan looks toward his first weekend NOT on the show since September! Today, we cover the b...
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The Old Man Squad Shows Out! from 2021-11-04T19:48:02
It was one of the marvelous nights, where the stars aligned and Fantasy NBA Today favorites all went kablammo at the same time. Dan...
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Big Men Who Don't Board from 2021-11-03T20:20:43
Let's talk about expectations. When things meet them, that's lovely, but when they're set wrong, that can cause some real strife! Listen
MAILBAG on Player Evaluation, Trades, Zion from 2021-11-02T21:35:41
We need a fun name for a Mailbag with only deep-dive questions. Is this is PO Box Episode? Dan and Listen
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Shooting Funk from 2021-11-01T21:39:10
It's a BUY LOW kind of Monday, isn't it? Dan cranks up the rant machine with a key player to target after an i...
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Halloween Fun (Unless You're Shooting 33%) from 2021-10-31T21:00:29
We're beginning to see a few more foul shots but still, it seems, no one can hit a jumper. Dan has your Halloween ...
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What Teams Still Have Rotational Uncertainty from 2021-10-30T22:14:57
We're almost at the end of the season-opening blitz of information: which teams still have lingering uncertainty and how can we focus on them to win the day? Listen
Hottest News of Week 1 with Aaron Bruski from 2021-10-29T19:51:39
The great Aaron Bruski joins the show to break down the themes of week 1 in the NBA ... most notably cold shooting! <...
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Bam's Mean Reversion from 2021-10-28T20:44:10
What's real, really? Dan dives into some of the early-season offensive trends (read: woes) in the NBA as players h...
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Michael Porter Jr Takes the Crown from 2021-10-27T20:11:03
Every year there's one guy that the fantasy community panics a little extra about... and isolating that guy as a potential "buy" target can separate your team from the pack. Listen
Tackling Early-Season Panic Head-On from 2021-10-26T21:16:37
We're one week in and the hot takes are flying. Adam King joins Listen
Harden and Tatum, First Round Buys from 2021-10-25T20:53:41
Five first-rounders are underperforming, but only a couple might set off panic alarms. Dan has a strategy to nab a bon...
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Weird Buy Lows from 2021-10-24T22:13:39
On this special weekend episode (24 shows in 24 days, and counting), Dan takes a look at some players whose super-low ...
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What's Up with Michael Porter Jr. from 2021-10-23T22:47:32
MPJ is off to a super slow start. Panic sell or buy low? Dan hits on Friday's results with an eye on a few potenti...
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Bledsoe's Bash from 2021-10-22T20:11:48
Two of the three games last night were blowouts, but we learned quite a bit in the finale, with a few Clippers playing bigger minutes than expected! Listen
LaMelo Goes Bananas from 2021-10-21T21:28:27
A few stars had huge games last night, but how do we separate the non-superstar lines into real and mirage buckets? Dan's Listen
Anthony Davis Free Throw Yips from 2021-10-20T21:50:57
One real day of action happened, and it wasn't the free agent frenzy that caught Dan's eye - it was Anthony Da...
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Aaron Bruski's HoopBall 6, Ben Simmons Drama & Opening Night from 2021-10-19T21:00:09
Everyone's favorite list ... it's the HOOPBALL SIX (in podcast form)! Bru joins Listen
The Dan Besbris Old Man Squad (Sleepers, Risers, Fallers) from 2021-10-18T21:05:32
You waited and waited and waited, and it's here: the Dan Besbris Old Man Squad! Dan reveals his favorite "bori...
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ESPN Top-25 (Rounds 1 and 2) & Randle's Dilemma from 2021-10-17T23:09:46
You asked, and we finally delivered. Dan breaks his rule and *shudders* cracks open the ESPN rank board for a look at ...
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Yahoo Top-25 (1st and 2nd Rounds), Again from 2021-10-17T00:55:42
Since the last time we checked the board, Yahoo has adjusted quite a few of their Pre-ranks. Dan checks in on the top-...
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Adam King's Sleepers, Punt Big-Man Review & Jimmy Butler in the 1st from 2021-10-15T21:38:20
Our very own Adam King joins Dan for an ex...
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Advanced Stats Fantasy with Ryan Knaus, Bane and Melton Make the Grade from 2021-10-14T21:13:50
What a treat! Ryan Knaus stopped by the show and Dan Listen
Sleepers from Josh Lloyd, Draft Day Strategy, James Harden Update from 2021-10-13T20:49:03
BBM's Josh Lloyd joins the program today, and Da...
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Real Draft Results, Rounds 1-13 and James Harden's Fantasy Arrow from 2021-10-12T21:54:22
A real draft has occurred, and Dan was surprised to find out an answer to an ADP-related question he's had for wee...
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Jonas Nader's Sleepers, Steph Curry ADP from 2021-10-11T21:42:03
Who do you think Jonas is going to try to convince you to draft? Even if you know, you STILL need to listen as Jonas j...
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Rikleen's Sleepers, Results from Mock Slot 6 from 2021-10-10T23:55:30
On this special Sunday edition of Fantasy NBA Today, Alex Rikleen ended up with a FUN TEAM?! Listen
Barner's Sleepers, Bam's Body, Mock Results from Pick 1 from 2021-10-09T23:02:31
The illustrious Mike Barner joins Dan ...
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Luka Doncic's ADP, Steve Alexander and Aaron Bruski, Legends of Fantasy from 2021-10-08T19:44:32
It's the Legends of Fantasy episode you've been waiting for! Steve Alexander and Listen
Is KAT a Top-5 Guy & Dan and Millman Tackle Round 2 from 2021-10-07T20:15:36
Is Karl-Anthony Towns still a top-5 fantasy player? Dan tackles an oddly polarizing first rounder before best buddy
Lawson's Sleepers, Say Nay to Trae, Mock Results from Draft Slot 11 from 2021-10-06T21:31:19
Say nay to Trae. That's what Dan says in 9-cat! Dan welcomes Listen
Catron's Sleepers, Mock Results from Slot 10 & the Case for Gobert from 2021-10-05T19:55:51
Another busy one! Mike Catron joins Dan Listen
Number 1 Overall Pick | Matt Smith's Sleepers | Smith's 9-cat Mock Results from 2021-10-04T20:10:09
We have a ton to cover every day! Dan explores the very tip-top of the draft before welcoming BBM's Listen
Stock's Sleepers, Mock Results & Punt Points Strategy Chat from 2021-10-03T20:54:37
Hey it's Adam Stock! The Punt-Master joins Dan to do a little dive into punting points before recapping his 9-cat roto mock team and giving a few late-round guys he wasn't able to snag t...
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Brandon's Favorites and Avoids | How Far Do Kyrie, Beal Fall in Drafts? from 2021-10-02T22:49:46
Special weekend episode number one! Brandon Marcus joins ...
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Hype Train Teardown 1, Handicapping Games Played with Aaron Bruski from 2021-10-01T20:12:28
Big show today! Aaron Bruski joins Dan to...
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Mock Results - 9-Cat Roto 49-72 & NBA News from 2021-09-30T21:13:21
Back and forth we go! Dan goes guest-less for just one day this week and dives back into the 9-cat industry roto mock ...
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Sleepers Day 2 | Matt Stroup's 9-Cat Roto Mock Results from 2021-09-29T20:55:09
Day 2 in our multi-week analyst adventure features Matt Stroup! Listen
Sleepers Day 1 | Zak Hanshew's 9-Cat Roto Mock Results from 2021-09-28T20:51:27
Thus begins the best stretch of shows we do every year on Fantasy NBA Today as Dan welcomes Listen
The Kyrie-Beal Adjustment, Industry 9-Cat Mock 25-48 from 2021-09-27T20:11:12
Some, let's call it, interesting news emerged from Media Day, and Dan digs into what adjustments you might need to...
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Confusion in the 1st and 2nd Rounds with Aaron Bruski from 2021-09-24T21:23:23
As promised last week, Dan and Aaron dive...
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MOCK RESULTS - 9-Cat Roto Top-24 from 2021-09-23T21:43:30
The Annual 9-Cat Roto Expert Mock is finishing up, and Dan cracks open some of the results on today's show ... PLU...
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Head-to-Head League Punt Primer from 2021-09-22T21:23:35
Ever considered punting in a head-to-head league? Ever wondered how to pull it off with the myriad variables that can hurl a wrench into your draft day plans? Listen
ADP versus Projection Lists, Yahoo & Boring Draft Results from 2021-09-21T21:36:44
Ever wonder how to figure out who the RISERS and FALLERS are long before your draft ever happens? Dan has the answer o...
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ADP Top-25 & How to Use These Data Points from 2021-09-20T21:47:26
Average Draft Position (ADP) data is extraordinarily useful, but much like everything else in fantasy sports, knowing how to interpret it is the key to victory. Listen
When to Pluck Your Favorite Draft Picks with Aaron Bruski from 2021-09-17T20:59:11
The big dog Aaron Bruski is back on the pod, and this time,
Yahoo Pre-Ranks Last Tier and Preparing for Opening Night from 2021-09-16T22:24:37
It's time to dig into the thick stuff. Dan explores the later Yahoo Pre-Ranks, a list that, may we remind you, exi...
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Yahoo Top-75 & Why All Old Guys Won't Work from 2021-09-15T21:28:04
The Dan Besbris Old Man Squad is great, in theory, but why can't you build an entire team of them? Dan, of the squ...
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Yahoo's Top-50, John Wall on the Block from 2021-09-14T21:41:56
John Wall and the Rockets are trying to figure out how to move 90 million dollars. Will it happen? Dan dives into the ...
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Yahoo's Top-25, This is Not the List You're Looking For from 2021-09-13T21:49:26
A new week, a new "thing" to look at, and this time it's Yahoo's Pre-Rank Board, a list built for everyone and no one all at the same time. What does that mean? Listen
How to Build a Bruski-150 from 2021-09-10T21:45:02
The Architect himself returns to Fantasy NBA Today for this journey into the mind of Aaron Bruski and the process beh...
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Finalizing Your Draft Order, Not Rank Board from 2021-09-10T01:23:56
One last look at the Besbris Buckets before we move along. Dan recaps the full process and what we learned so we'r...
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Mailbag! Punting, Hype Trains, AD, More! from 2021-09-08T23:21:07
MAILBAG DAY! Dan and Adam take questions f...
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Why is No Man's Land Different from 2021-09-07T22:18:34
For years Dan has referred to a particular section of the draft as No Man's Land. Why is it different than the beg...
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Labor Day Special on Totals Vs Per-Game from 2021-09-07T00:20:46
It's a Holiday, so Dan felt it might be best to break from the Buckets to discuss a little Totals and Per-Game The...
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Closing in on No Man's Land Bucket from 2021-09-03T23:05:12
As we approach the "get your guy" portion of the proceedings, Dan analyzes some of the players likely to be ta...
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Ranks 53-68 and Star Names to Avoid from 2021-09-02T22:04:07
There are a handful of big name players that will likely get drafted in the 4th through 6th rounds. Which are too risky? Which are just right? Listen
Some Post-Hypers in the Midrange Buckets from 2021-09-01T22:28:14
A few interesting names in the midrange might have been forgotten after weird years. How do you isolate the reward guys from the risk guys in that mold? Listen
Why is Simplifying Important? Besbris Ranks Through 43 from 2021-08-31T21:23:25
Dan knows he's not the flashiest fantasy analyst in the game, and he's okay with that. On today's show we ...
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Nance to Portland, Markkanen to Cleveland and 5 More Besbris Ranks from 2021-08-30T14:00
Larry Nance Jr. is headed to Portland and Lauri Markkanen, to Cleveland. Who gets a bump? Who stays above water? Dan h...
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Ranks: Players 21-30, Buckets 6-8; Between-Episode Adjustments from 2021-08-27T18:27:15
The Buckets are beginning to get wild. Dan works through the rest of the top-30, highlighting the nee...
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More Ranks: Players 13-20 & Public Perception's Impact from 2021-08-26T23:50:46
Exactly how much can the public change Dan's draft order? Quite a lot, actually, and today you'll learn why. I...
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Should We Combine 3 Lists & Players 6-12 and their Buckets from 2021-08-25T22:11:27
Can we make a true list for every draft we enter? Can we spend the hours it takes to tailor our personal lists to every league setting and level of competition? Or should we make a one (or two-)...
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Besbris Buckets Begin, Top-5 and List Creation Methods from 2021-08-24T22:16:38
TODAY ... we begin a journey ... into the Besbris Buckets! Dan goes through WHY we even need buckets as opposed to a s...
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MOCK: 65-100 Plus Late-Late Interesting Grabs from 2021-08-23T21:04:55
What did the pros do late in the very first mock of the offseason? Dan hits on 65-100 plus some interesting names fall...
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Picks 25 to 65 from an Early 9-cat H2H Mock from 2021-08-20T22:32:46
What can we learn from a draft in August? Something! Dan pours through rounds 3 through 5-plus as he hunts for where o...
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Top-24 from a Very Early Mock from 2021-08-19T22:04:29
Buckets can wait! Dan participated in a pretty dang early draft, and thought it might be fun to guess where certain gu...
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Rank List, Bucket Methodology from 2021-08-18T16:00
Even Dan would admit that today's show is particularly dry. As Dan heads into his rank list (buckets), today's...
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Back-to-Back Patrick Beverley Trades? from 2021-08-17T21:40:37
A strange day indeed... Patrick Beverley was traded twice in 24 hours, and in-between a bunch of guys signed new deals or extensions with their teams. It's a NewsDay Tuesday show with Listen
High Mileage, Free Agency with Special Guest Josh Millman from 2021-08-16T22:32:23
Our good buddy Josh Millman returns to the pod, joining
The Insane Fantasy Marks of the Toronto Raptors from 2021-08-13T15:15:25
Nick Nurse sure loves to play his guys huge minutes, but can the regulars play 35+mpg and stay healthy? Dan hits on th...
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The Celtics All-Undervalued Club from 2021-08-12T20:11:54
Could the Boston Celtics somehow be the most undervalued fantasy team of the coming year? Dan makes the case that they...
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Steady Tobias and Unsteady Ben Simmons from 2021-08-11T21:03:55
How bad would Ben Simmons need to play to become a fantasy value? Dan thinks we haven't come close, yet. On Fantas...
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Where to Draft James Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving from 2021-08-10T16:41:32
The Nets are, obviously, a top-heavy fantasy team. But where can we expect the three superstars to get drafted and is it worth it with the injury red flags? Listen
Carlisle's Impact, Warren's Foot and the Maybe Healthy Indiana Pacers from 2021-08-09T20:28:34
Rick Carlisle is a known tinkerer... will he do the same in Indiana? Is TJ Warren healthy? Can the Bigs ever coexist? The Pacers are a rare team with minimal roster turnover but a ton of looming...
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Free Agency Recap with Fantasy Legend Aaron Bruski from 2021-08-06T21:48:41
The great Aaron Bruski joins Dan Besbris ...
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The New-Look Chicago Bulls from 2021-08-05T21:50:36
The Chicago Bulls added Nikola Vucevic at the Trade Deadline, and now brought in DeMar DeRozan. Zach LaVine got some much-needed help, but what of their collective fantasy numbers? Listen
Kemba Walker to the Knicks & Full Knicks Breakdown from 2021-08-04T18:04:44
Kemba Walker was bought out by the Thunder and is headed to New York... so we might as well just break down the entire new Knicks roster! <...
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Free Agency Bigger Show - All the Rest from 2021-08-03T23:28:23
After two smaller shows yesterday, Dan hits THE REST today. Fournier, Norman Powell, Gary Trent Jr., ring-chasers, DeM...
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Free Agency MiniShow Two - Kelly Olynyk, Knicks Moves, THJ, Conley from 2021-08-03T03:48:12
Centers on the move! Olynyk heads to Detroit and Nerlens is back with the Knicks (among others). Dan has your second F...
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Free Agency MiniShow: Lonzo Ball, Will Barton, Daniel Theis from 2021-08-02T23:22:50
Lonzo Ball is a Chicago Bull, Will Barton re-ups with Denver, and Houston is likely to bring on Daniel Theis. Fantasy NBA Today is going MiniPod style as Listen
Russell Westbrook is a Los Angeles Laker from 2021-07-30T17:36:06
We abandoned our plans to break down a team in favor of ... TRADES! Dan covers the Westbrook-to-LA deal fallout plus s...
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Who Won't be Tired for the Milwaukee Bucks Next Year from 2021-07-29T21:25:13
The champs have a short offseason and all the big names are under contract already for next year. Which one is Dan NOT...
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Centers Worth Attention on the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2021-07-28T21:00:41
Everyone knows Dan loves Larry Nance Jr.'s fantasy game, but how many games can he miss before it's just not w...
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Which Young Pistons Make the Grade from 2021-07-27T20:54:30
Jerami Grant fizzled late in the year, but a pair of young Pistons stepped up. Does their role look better, worse, or the same going into next season? Listen
Wizards Recap, But Mostly a Gafford Love Fest from 2021-07-26T20:05:18
The Wizards have two of the biggest usage players in the league. Can anyone else get enough going to hit fantasy value? Dan Listen
Charlotte Hornets, We Like Them A Lot from 2021-07-23T17:00
LaMelo Ball looks like a superstar in the making, PJ Washington at center was fun, and Gordon Hayward was great for his healthy games (which aren't many). Listen
Atlanta Hawks Overview, Can Capela Do It Again from 2021-07-22T19:01:42
Clint Capela beat his ADP by four rounds this season. Can he do it again? Will Trae Young move back into the elite tier for category leaguers? Listen
Bucks Win & Orlando Magic Fantasy View from 2021-07-21T21:02:06
The Bucks are the champs! Dan nailed the Under call on Game 6 and now we are game-less for a bit. Let's take a loo...
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Miami Heat Dive & Finals Game 6 Betting Preview from 2021-07-20T21:11:11
Jimmy Butler played into the Finals last year, missed a bunch of games, but somehow had one of his best fantasy seasons to date. What do the Heat run out next season and where do the chips fall?...
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Finals Weekend Review, New Orleans Pelicans Recap from 2021-07-19T18:17:57
Zion made significant fantasy strides, but is there another gear? Where will Lonzo Ball end up and will he ever play more than 60-ish games? Listen
Finals Tied 2-2, Houston Rockets Recap from 2021-07-16T20:19:41
Kelly Olynyk came home to roost but his contract is up. What does that leave, fantasy-wise, in Houston? Dan Besbris re...
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San Antonio Spurs Recap, Derrick White Focus from 2021-07-15T21:28:31
Will the Spurs use their cap space on a big man? Will Derrick White finally play near 90% of his team's games? The Spurs COULD be loaded with value, but there's a lot in flux. Listen
Dallas Mavericks Recap from 2021-07-14T21:29:38
Kristaps Porzingis came into the season hurt but played well when he could get on the court. Luka Doncic carried the load but that took a toll. Can the Mavs have a reliable third fantasy option?...
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Memphis Grizzlies Recap from 2021-07-13T21:28:58
Jonas Valanciunas was incredible, but did anyone take notice? Ja Morant finished way down the board, but again, did anyone notice? ...
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Denver Nuggets Recap, Finals Update from 2021-07-12T21:33:19
Jamal Murray's injury changed the scene in Denver in a big way. How do the finishes for guys like MPJ, Campazzo and others impact next season's draft and values? Listen
Utah Jazz Recap from 2021-07-09T21:28:10
Rudy Gobert finished inside the top-10 by totals, and no one is talking about it. Dan hits on some of the highs, lows,...
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Oklahoma City Thunder Recap from 2021-07-08T19:53:48
Shai was rested, Horford got traded, Kemba's in town and a bunch of young players couldn't crack the top-200 last year. What does the fantasy future hold for the OKC Thunder? Listen
Minnesota Timberwolves Recap from 2021-07-07T21:18:53
The Wolves have all of their core parts signed for multiple seasons, and unfortunately, that means that unless someone has a real clunker, fantasy value is going to be hard to uncover. Listen
Way too Early Top-100 Ranking Board | NBA Finals Betting Preview from 2021-07-06T21:21:13
Oh yes! We're that insane! Adam King joins Dan Besb...
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Trail Blazers Recap from 2021-07-05T22:14:51
Exiting the Pacific Division feels so good... for fantasy value! After a division filled with players likely to be overdrafted, Dan...
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Kings Recap from 2021-07-02T22:05:47
With a number of contracts in flux and players on the trading block, the Kings make for a very interesting offseason fantasy check-in.
Suns Recap from 2021-07-01T19:39:12
The Suns deep playoff run can only mean one thing for next season: rest. Dan breaks down one of his potential regular ...
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Warriors Recap from 2021-06-30T21:26:24
A quick dance into the playoff picture is followed up by the Golden State Warriors breakdown. Will Steph keep it up? What will Klay Thompson look like? Listen
Clippers Recap from 2021-06-29T19:39:20
Team two on our journey is out of Los Angeles (again)! Dan breaks down the Clippers two superstars and whether there m...
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Lakers Recap from 2021-06-28T22:38:13
Thus begins the TEAM BREAKDOWN portion of our offseason pods! Dan starts out west with the two-man show known as the L...
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Playoff Weekend Roundup & Thoughts on Playoff Fantasy Perceptions from 2021-06-25T21:02:18
It's Friday, which means Dan gets the always-enjoyable task of deep-diving the current playoff series, for fun and...
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Recapping the Non-Boring Value Picks from 2021-06-24T20:32:52
This year, Dan added a list of less boring players to his Old Man Squad list. Did it work?
Finishing Off the Old Man Squad from 2021-06-23T22:40:31
Let's plow through the rest of the Old Man Squad, shall we? Some late-round names that maybe made sense at the time, but now? D...
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Clippers-Suns Preview, Old Man Squad Tobias thru OG from 2021-06-22T17:25:13
The Clippers and Suns are locked in a battle of Injured Star Chicken, and the Old Man Squad isn't going to recap itself! Dan Be...
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Conference Finals and Old Man Squad, DeMar to Capela from 2021-06-21T23:37:59
The DBOMS adventure continues, as we break down the handicap and result of guys like DeMar DeRozan, Jonas Valanciunas, Clint Capela, and more! Plus, Conference Finals time! Listen
Weekend Playoff Preview & Kyle Lowry "L" from 2021-06-18T17:00
We only had time for one Old Man Squad review, and it was one of our losses - Kyle stinkin' Lowry. Dan previews th...
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Old Man Squad, Gobert thru Middleton from 2021-06-17T20:00
Well, Dan recorded today's podcast at 1pm pacific and just forgot to upload the file. But it's a fun one! Dan begins the grand journey through the middl...
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The Dan Besbris Old Man Squad Redux, Part 1 from 2021-06-16T14:05
Let the fun begin! Dan recaps the Old Man Squad from this year, starting with the Superstars of Value, in part one of ...
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How to Use Our New Grading Scales from 2021-06-15T14:30
As Dan clears out the rest of the Yahoo pre-season top-100 results, it's time to dive into not just what we learne...
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Fantasy 50-80, Playoff Betting from 2021-06-14T22:00:49
We've got all sorts of ground to cover: podcasting 101, fantasy player analysis from the 50-80 range and some more playoff updates and betting tips. Listen
Weekend NBA Roundup and Betting Re-Primer from 2021-06-11T22:10:35
Ah, a brief break from deep-dive fantasy content... Dan resets the playoffs with an eye on upcoming games, series pric...
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How to Figure Out if a Guy Actually Belongs in the Top-50 from 2021-06-10T21:50:45
The big site pre-ranks this year took a nasty, nasty turn after pick 25. How did they end up in the trash like that? Dan <...
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Yahoo 11-20, Playoff Update from 2021-06-09T18:41:23
Onward we climb, into the second batch of player data. What does it mean? Is the second round back to being easy or was this year a one-off? Listen
Top-10 Results from 2021-06-08T21:37:52
We're in it now, friends. Dan begins the long exploration of Yahoo ranks and what it all means as we look toward the 2021-22 campaign!
Intro to Yahoo Pre-Season, End-of-Season Comparisons from 2021-06-07T13:30
It's dry; it's math; it's the best. The pre-season to end-season comparison deep-dive begins on Fantasy NBA Today, as D...
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Playoff Round 2 Series Odds, How to Spot Draft Values After 100 from 2021-06-04T22:37:18
We have a lot to cover! Dan breaks down the round two betting odds for the NBA Playoffs before turning back to fantasy...
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How Far Do Lower Seeds Go in Fantasy Playoffs from 2021-06-03T19:24:52
In our final deep dive on fantasy playoff seeding Dan analyzes poll data on how far lower seeds typically go and what ...
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Poll Results on Top Seeds from 2021-06-02T19:36:10
We have some data... but not enough! Dan analyzes the poll results on the value of high seeds before deciding... well,...
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The Bridge to More Data from 2021-06-01T20:03:14
Today is the pivot day, friends, where Dan previews the upcoming fantasy offseason learning projects that you'll g...
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The Hunt for a Top-2 Seed in H2H from 2021-05-31T23:32:28
Why is a top-2 seed so important? The answer is simple, but the reasons why make it all so clear. Dan Besbris tackles ...
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A Weekend Playoff Episode from 2021-05-28T16:59:21
Do we need to talk fantasy every day? Dan says, "nope!" ... Join us for this playoff breakdown Friday-weekend ...
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Don't Draft Injured Players, Part One from 2021-05-27T17:16:01
Yeah, it's something we've covered 15 times on this show, but some of you still aren't listening. Dan talk...
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Midseason Injury Calculations and Playoff Bets from 2021-05-26T21:26:13
Injuries happen, and over the last two shows we've talked about how much they matter. Today, Dan goes into detail ...
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A Bit More on Injured Player Values from 2021-05-25T20:29:11
There was more to cover, so the discussion spilled into Tuesday. Dan dives into how injured player timelines might cha...
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When to Make the Hard Cuts, Math Time from 2021-05-24T19:36:36
On Thursday of last week, Dan told stories about stashing injured guys. Today, we dive into the math behind when it...
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The Playoff Preview Show from 2021-05-21T21:40:16
A brief break from fantasy theory highlights this Friday Playoff Preview edition of Fantasy NBA Today! Dan breaks down...
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Lesson Four, Ruthlessness, Anecdotally from 2021-05-20T19:31:50
How often should we cut injured players? How fast? What sort of timetables hit the radar? Dan starts the discussion on...
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Lesson Three, How Games Played Matter by Settings from 2021-05-19T19:46:55
When do we use "totals" and when do we use "per-game" in our analysis? Dan hits you with lesson THREE ...
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Lesson Two, Durable at the Top from 2021-05-18T04:45:34
We have some final rankings, and they lead us into lesson two of the offseason... how to deal with durability issues at the top of a draft. Listen
Lesson One, Correlated Games Missed from 2021-05-17T11:55
The offseason is here, and Dan isn't any less excited than usual. Let's crack open our first lesson on Correla...
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The Episode Where We Transition to the Offseason from 2021-05-14T21:46:23
Dan takes a quick peek at the biggest potential injuries/rests coming over the weekend before previewing what the offs...
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Quickie Recap as Offseason Episodes Near from 2021-05-13T19:39:18
Not much left to cover, but still some! Dan recaps the short Wednesday, rants a bit about comprehension and begins to ...
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Some Last Minute Roto Gamesmanship from 2021-05-12T16:31:19
You're coming down to the wire in roto... how can you STILL gain an edge, even in this tiny sample size? Dan Besbris Listen
How Risky Can We Be While Streaming in Roto from 2021-05-11T19:20:12
With no-name guys popping up, is it worth the risk to stream them in roto, or go the safe route and just collect a few reliable stats?
The Last Monday of the Regular Season from 2021-05-10T19:52:51
It'd be easy to start winding down, but now is not the time! Dan guides you through the final Monday of the regula...
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A Primer on the Last 10 Days from 2021-05-07T20:19:52
We're close enough to the end of the line that Dan can just cover the whole dang run. 10 days left, let's brea...
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The KJ Martin Episode from 2021-05-06T11:40
The Houston Rockets are down to about six healthy players, which means we've more or less removed chances of fantasy failure. D...
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Health and Safety Takes Its Toll from 2021-05-05T19:46:53
Some key players are likely out through the rest of the regular season, and fantasy teams are making adjustments on the fly. Dan Listen
Anthony Davis Starts to Look Like Anthony Davis from 2021-05-04T19:10:54
Anthony Davis had a wild block and began to look a little more like himself. Is it enough for fantasy teams with just 13 days to go in the regular season? Listen
Two Weeks to Go, Finals Week for Many from 2021-05-03T18:05:25
It's Finals Week! Dan has your 30-team weekend recap and guide to the upcoming battle on today's Fantasy NBA T...
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Half Way Through Four Weeks of Streaming from 2021-04-30T19:52:50
You know the drill by now! It's stream month with Dan! Who has the roto per-game chops? Who has a delicious upcomi...
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Just Keep Swimming from 2021-04-29T13:50
Just keep swimming. More injuries, some fluke guys returning, a few giant games, and an ugly blowout in Sacramento dotted this Wednesday recap with Listen
Did We Just Have a Mostly Uneventful Tuesday from 2021-04-28T14:36:07
Somehow, some way, we managed to get through a night without any serious injuries. Dan has your breakdown and some upc...
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How Many Injuries Can We Take from 2021-04-27T14:21:07
Backups to the backups are going down, but all we can do is keep punching! Dan continues the slog through the fantasy ...
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Week 2 of the Playoffs Begins from 2021-04-26T06:43:10
If you survived week one, congrats! Dan's back with a Monday (weekend recap) episode, focusing on the best streame...
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Playoff Weekend Streamer Guide, Continued from 2021-04-23T19:00:03
We're almost to the end of playoff week one, and with roto leagues beginning the countdown as well, Dan dives righ...
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Huge Recap, H2H Vs Roto Again from 2021-04-23T02:59:43
A monster Wednesday led us to some big, big injuries. Dan breaks down the Trae Young and Chris Boucher fallout, plus t...
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How to Handle Overload Wednesday, Playoffs Continue from 2021-04-21T20:03:40
Too many players! It's Big Wednesday, alright, and Dan walks you through how to make sure you don't get stuck ...
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Steph and Jokic, Ridiculous, Melton Returns from 2021-04-20T19:06:52
Steph Curry casually hit 10 threes (again), Jokic willed his Nuggets to a 2-OT win, but most fun of all, De'Anthony Melton is back and what a show! Listen
Opportunity Streaming Versus Schedule Streaming from 2021-04-19T19:43:58
What's the difference between streaming for schedule and streaming for opportunity? Dan's here to break down t...
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Ultimate Streamer Playoff Guide from 2021-04-16T20:47:08
It's HERE, friends! Dan teaches the Way of the LongStream on this epic 30-team playoff streamer guide that runs fr...
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Massive Wednesday Recap, An Eye on Schedules from 2021-04-15T19:37:31
'Tis the time of year for ALL breakdowns to include disclaimers for games cap or head-to-head playoff formats, so this Big Wednesday review is really, really big. Listen
Starting the Streaming Talk from 2021-04-14T20:50:42
Playoffs are either here or about to be. Dan deep-dives LONGSTREAMING as we start to turn our attention to more head-t...
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Jamal Murray Tears His ACL from 2021-04-13T20:04:56
Jamal Murray is out... for a while. Dan Besbris recaps a big injury from Monday night, though the fantasy ramification...
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Weekend 16 Recap - Mo is Better from 2021-04-12T19:34:52
Mo Bamba did, maybe because of Dan's request, get over 20 minutes per game, and he looks great. Let's take a l...
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Hottest Pickups, Drops of Week 16 - Almost That Time from 2021-04-09T18:09:08
As teams like the Pistons and Magic begin to spread out minutes, who will rise to the top? Dan reviews the adds and dr...
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Asking the Tough Questions on the Memphis Grizzlies from 2021-04-08T18:41:45
It's about time. Dan welcomes David Williams Listen
Turning Our Attention to the Tank from 2021-04-07T17:51:33
Teams are going younger, but how fast is the pivot happening? Dan focused on a few teams that deserve extra live-viewi...
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Harden Re-Hurt, Trade Market Chat from 2021-04-06T18:21:56
James Harden's hammy tightened back up, Killian Hayes and Malachi Flynn posted sneaky gems, and it's time for Dan ...
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Weekend 15 Recap - Makin' Magic from 2021-04-05T18:12:50
Do we have multiple Orlando Magic moving into fantasy goodness? Is "tank season" finally upon us, elsewhere? Dan <...
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Hottest Pickups, Drops of Week 15: Teams Going Young from 2021-04-02T22:23
It's Friday/weekend preview time on Fantasy NBA Today, and Dan has your weekly review with all the hottest adds an...
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Hamidou'in It Right from 2021-04-01T14:15
Hamidou Diallo hit some threes and didn't miss his free throws, and he suddenly slots in as the buzzy name in fantasy. Dan Listen
Free Money, Orlando's Conundrum from 2021-03-31T17:31:01
It's OddsBoost time with our buddies over at MyBookie, and Dan tells you how to get $25 for free. Yep, not a trick...
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Trade When the Iron is Hot from 2021-03-30T20:55:06
Did you move the assets we talked about on yesterday's show? Hope so. Dan recaps a giant Monday with an eye on tra...
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Weekend 14 Recap: All Eyes on Moses from 2021-03-29T19:56:44
Moses Brown is the talk of the town! Dan recaps a weekend that saw Al Horford get shut down and a host of players land...
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The Most Important Weekend Lookahead of the Year from 2021-03-26T22:35:21
Players changing teams, teams changing strategy: this is the most important weekend we've had in fantasy probably since draft day.
Trade Deadline Live Show Recap Hour! from 2021-03-25T21:49:27
The Deadline came and went, and HoopBall's team put on a LIVE SHOW for the ages! Join us in this "final segment" as Dan, Bru, Ethan...
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All Quiet on the Trade Front So Far from 2021-03-24T21:35:10
We'll keep on waiting. As of now, only rumors... Dan breaks down Tuesday's results and waits with baited breat...
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48 Hours Until the Deadline from 2021-03-23T19:20:35
We're counting it down to the deadline, so Dan gives a little insight on how to set up your brain (and lineups) fo...
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Weekend 13 Recap: Trade Rumors Heat Up from 2021-03-22T19:52:02
The rumor machine is swirling! Dan gives the latest news and stash candidates before Reverse Chronological Lightning R...
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Hottest Pickups, Drops of Week 13 | Time Lord Hype Machine from 2021-03-19T23:14:02
How high can the Time Lord go? Which players on the Rockets can sustain value? Dan recaps a WILD week of fantasy targe...
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Into the Poole, and Seven Other Free Agents from 2021-03-18T19:59:31
Steph Curry hurt his tailbone, and Jordan Poole is a popular grab. Dan hits on the first fantasy news out of Golden St...
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Moses Exclamation Point from 2021-03-17T17:47:31
Moses Brown! Dan recaps what we all knew was going to be a fantastic Tuesday with almost all of the show's recent ...
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Marvin Bagley III, Fractured from 2021-03-16T18:11:32
Plans to stash Kings took a weird turn yesterday when Bagley went down. Dan recaps Monday and assigns homework (you kn...
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Weekend 12 Recap: Teams Begin to Tank from 2021-03-15T18:18:49
With teams beginning to embrace the TANK, Dan takes aim at the clubs turning to youth and how to use the data we have ...
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Hottest Adds, Drops, Stories of All Star Week | 30-Team Weekend Preview from 2021-03-12T21:46:52
It may seem like two days of games isn't much, but we have all sorts of health, trade blocks, and other news to break down on this weekly review (and weekend preview) edition! Listen
LaMarcus on the Outs from 2021-03-11T21:05:57
The Spurs are moving on from LaMarcus Aldridge, and value popped up in game one from an unlikely source. Dan recaps a ...
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Second Half H2H Breakdown from 2021-03-10T20:28:34
Yesterday, we broke down how to move top players in roto formats to maximize value. Today, we look at head-to-head leagues, where moving more fringe-level guys can make a big difference during t...
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Flipping Top Players for More Games from 2021-03-09T20:47:25
The Grizzlies have only played 32 games. The Clippers have played 38. Can we do anything with some of these games played anomalies?
Stash-a-palooza, Blake's a Net, All Star Stuff from 2021-03-08T20:31:39
Impatient fantasy managers have cast aside some very intriguing injured players. It's time for Stash-a-Palooza! Dan Listen
Hottest Pickups, Drops of Week 11 | All Star Event Betting from 2021-03-05T16:24:02
We've hit the break! Dan reviews a week of streamers and emerging BIG MEN with your top adds, holds, streamers and...
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Almost the Break, but How About DSJ and Plumlee from 2021-03-04T17:38:43
Two triple-doubles on the same team, and it was the ... PISTONS? Dennis Smith Jr. has turned himself into a fantasy streamin' stud and Mason Plumlee stepped up. Listen
Happy De'Anthony Melton Day, Maybe from 2021-03-03T18:01:43
Did it happen? Did the Grizzlies finally decide to turn De'Anthony Melton loose? It's still not clear, but one thing is for certain, Listen
Bruce Brown, King of the Streamers from 2021-03-02T15:00
The Year of the Streamer has morphed into a two-week stretch where, basically, ONLY streamers are popping up, and we better move on the hottest ones to fill out those rosters in the short term. ...
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Weekend 10 Recap: the Year of the Streamer Continues from 2021-03-01T15:00
A few buy-low windows slammed shut over the weekend, and, as always, a few more streamers surfaced in this, the Year of the Stream.
Wendell Carter Jr.'s Quad is Alright from 2021-02-25T15:20
Boy, howdy! Wendell Carter Jr. is coming with a strike of lightning, and Dan is amped up because he was able to grab a...
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Second Try, is it Derrick Rose Time Finally from 2021-02-24T19:35:29
It looks like Derrick Rose might launch into a big role in New York, but maybe it just took some time. Dan asks whethe...
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Goldilocks and the Three Houston Wings from 2021-02-23T19:23:43
Victor Oladipo and Christian Wood are missing time, and PJ Tucker is on the block (maybe?)... Dan rolls into Houston t...
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Weekend 9 Recap: Stashing Time with the Break Not Far from 2021-02-22T19:31:17
Reverse Chronological Lightning Round Monday, friends! Dan hits on the fringe guys trying to push over the hump and us...
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Hottest Pickups, Drops of Week 9 | Theo Maledon Time? from 2021-02-20T00:16:42
Dan says he's making it a thing: Streamers with Benefits. Come listen to our week-in-review pod with adds, drops, ...
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Free Willy and Knicks Timeshare Issues with Rose, Quickley from 2021-02-18T19:39:27
On today's show, Dan gets needlessly excited at the prospect of Willy Hernangomez getting big minutes in the short...
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Is Vanderbilt the Next Noel from 2021-02-17T15:00
Back-to-back interesting starts from Jarred Vanderbilt have Dan asking the question: can he hold the starting job? Fin...
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Drummond Rumors, AD's Timeline, Blake on Leave from 2021-02-16T15:30
More news pouring in! Drummond and Blake Griffin are on trade leave and we have AD's timeline, now. Dan recaps Mon...
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Weekend 8 Recap: AD Hurt, Mitchell Robinson's Hand, TJ Warren Not Far from 2021-02-15T16:00
Anthony Davis is hurt and Mitchell Robinson is out at least a month, but TJ Warren might not be far, and Dan tries to ...
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Hottest Pickups, Drops of Week 8 | Buy/Sell on Horford, Westbrook, Bertans and Kemba from 2021-02-12T18:53:55
Another week in the books! Dan recaps the hottest adds, easiest drops, watch list names, streamers, and a trio of buy ...
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Does Ricky Rubio Need to be Added? from 2021-02-11T18:04:44
Ricky Rubio is filling in fairly well for D'Angelo Russell, but still refuses to shoot. Does he need to be added, regardless? D...
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Derrick Rose Time from 2021-02-10T18:46:49
Derrick Rose made his Knicks debut and it was glorious. Okay, it was fun, but maybe not THAT crazy. Dan recaps a fun T...
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Buy Lows in Washington from 2021-02-09T19:23:41
Monday didn't have a boatload of needle-moving results, but Dan thinks the Wizards have emerged as a possible targ...
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Weekend 7 Recap, Sneaky Free Agent Centers Abound from 2021-02-08T18:36:27
Kelly Olynyk, JaMychal Green, Nerlens Noel, Ivica Zubac, Maxi Kleber... these are just 5 of the late round centers making an impact.
Hottest Pickups, Drops of Week 7 & Bruski Breakdown from 2021-02-05T23:47:47
The Friday-weekend edition arrives! Dan Besbris brings you all the ADDS, DROPS and STREAMERS of the last week before a...
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Millman's Facepalm, McConnell Assist Overdrive, TNT Nugs-Lakers Preview from 2021-02-04T18:53:19
He's back! Our buddy Josh Millman joins Dan Listen
Don't Drop Chris Boucher from 2021-02-03T18:59:22
Chris Boucher is trending, but for the wrong fantasy reasons. Yes, he's been cold, but have you all lost your minds? Dan Listen
Release the Nerlens from 2021-02-02T18:53:04
Nerlens Noel played a ton on Monday night, and though that level likely won't continue, his season markers have pushed back into a solid range. Listen
Weekend 6 Recap, Anthony Edwards Focus from 2021-02-01T19:21:35
Reset your brain! Dan recaps every game from the weekend to get you recalibrated for the week ahead, including Anthony...
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Hottest Pickups, Drops, Buy Lows, Sell Highs of Week 6 from 2021-01-29T14:10
You know the drill by now! Friday means it's Week in Review time on the show, with the hottest adds, tough drop decisions, buys, sells, and a spicy weekend preview! Listen
Do We Trade for Wiz n' Grizz from 2021-01-28T18:45
The games gap between the Nets and the Grizzlies is seven. Is there any way to exploit this, and other anomalies from game postponements? <...
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Fantasy and Gambling Handicapping Walkthru from 2021-01-27T18:47:48
With just a quick Tuesday recap at the front end, Dan decided today was a good day to do a tutorial on how to analyze ...
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Carmelo Anthony Exclamation Point from 2021-01-26T18:52:58
We can't believe it. Carmelo Anthony has 9-category value, and he probably will for a couple weeks. Dan turns back...
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Chunky Weekend 5 Recap: Pickups Solidifying New Roles from 2021-01-25T19:25:59
We didn't have a ton of NEW pickups over the weekend, but some of the guys Dan discussed on Friday have solidified...
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Hottest Pickups, Drops, Buy Lows, Sell Highs of Week 5 with Josh Lloyd from 2021-01-22T15:30
The Friday-weekend edition is here! Dan welcomes Jos...
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Three Under-the-Radar Grabs from 2021-01-21T19:19:53
Wednesday was jammed with monster lines (Capela, Sexton, Kawhi, Harden, and more!), but we like to find the guys that move over the "add line." Yesterday, there were at least 3. Listen
How to Build a Trade from 2021-01-20T18:39:48
Making a trade is hard. But Dan has TWO methods to getting it done. Let's deep dive, since there was very little r...
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Derrick Rose, Jarred Vanderbilt and Powell Sightings from 2021-01-19T19:15:01
Some intriguing free agents surfaced on MLK Day, and Dan is here to give outlooks on each. Let's go!
Mondo Weekend 4 Recap, Best Grabs, Free Agents Popping Up from 2021-01-18T06:51:14
Not every team played over the weekend, but we cover every single one that did! Dan has your weekend 4 recap and a loo...
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Hottest Pickups, Drops, Buy Lows, Sell Highs of Week 4 from 2021-01-15T20:27:06
Another week (almost) done! Dan has your hottest free agents, drops, watch list guys, buys, sells, streamers, and a we...
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James Harden Trade Fallout, Punt Points Options Surfacing from 2021-01-14T19:53:57
James Harden is on the move! What are the immediate fantasy ramifications? Plus, some non-scoring fantasy options are beginning to float to the top of waiver wires. What should we do with them? ...
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Is James Harden Done in Houston? from 2021-01-13T18:31:57
James Harden's postgame comments got all the attention on Tuesday, and rightfully so, but we also have fantasy goodies to sort through! Listen
Where's Kyrie, Richaun Blockmaster from 2021-01-12T18:07:31
With news on Kyrie's whereabouts setting the internet abuzz, Dan hits on what needs to happen for the season to ru...
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Mega Weekend 3 Recap, COVID Postponements from 2021-01-11T18:18:20
Three games have been postponed recently, but we soldier on. Dan breaks down the weekend just completed with an eye on...
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Hottest Pickups, Drops, Buy Lows, Sell Highs of Week 3 from 2021-01-08T07:08:26
It's here! The Friday/weekend edition of Fantasy NBA Today! Dan hits the week's adds, drops, buys, sells, watc...
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Fultz Tears ACL, Theis Plays 28, Hield Can't Shoot from 2021-01-07T19:48:54
The Wednesday card had a monster injury, but other than that, we needed to get the scalpel out to find the best stories. Dan Besbri...
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Jusuf Nurkic, Trending Up from 2021-01-06T18:52:10
Nurk saw 28 minutes, and the buy low window is closing... slowly. Dan Besbris recaps five very interesting Tuesdays ga...
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Kelly Olynyk, Justin Holiday, Willie Cauley-Stein Alive from 2021-01-05T20:08:38
Some of the most unexpected free agents turned HOT over the weekend and into a big Monday. Dan focuses on the guys tha...
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Mega Weekend 2 Recap, Buy Lows and Sell Highs from 2021-01-04T18:52:38
The weekend is done, let's surge into another week of pickups and drops! Dan Besbris recaps, RCLRM (Reverse Chrono...
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Hottest Pickups, Drops, Buy Lows, Sell Highs of Week 2 from 2021-01-02T00:59:45
Week two is almost complete, and Dan has his list of all pickups, drops, holds, watch list guys, buys, sells, and nota...
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Rudy Gay Played, Gallo Got Hurt; Happy New Year! from 2020-12-31T17:43:38
Wednesday was a fairly mundane night for fantasy, with Rudy Gay logging nice minutes for a third straight game and Gallo turning an ankle. ...
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Many Thoughts on Otto Porter and Elfrid Payton from 2020-12-30T19:35:30
The obvious first-week pickups are gone, so now it's time to look for guys that have upside if the dice roll goes our way. Dan<...
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Ja Hurt, Anthony Davis Hasn't Blocked a Shot from 2020-12-29T19:43:09
Ja Morant got hurt and Anthony Davis looks like he's playing under water. Dan Besbris recaps Monday before spendin...
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Reverse Chronological Lightning Round Weekend 1 from 2020-12-28T18:28:18
It's back! RCLRM. Dan takes a look back at the entire weekend, starting with Sunday and working in reverse to cover each team's most recent game. Let's reset for the...
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Christmas Show! Buy Lows, Sell Highs, Weekend Top Free Agents on the Waiver Wire to Watch from 2020-12-25T18:28:48
Yeah, we still have an episode on Christmas Day! Dan breaks down his favorite buy low and sell high candidates after j...
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First Batch of Hot Pickups! & Christmas Preview from 2020-12-24T19:00:23
Ho Ho Ho! Big Wednesday left us with at least a handful of "kick the tires" guys. Santa Dan breaks down the re...
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Fantasy and Betting on Opening Night in the Association from 2020-12-22T18:50:25
It's here! Our first regular season fantasy-relevant night since March! Dan Besbris welcomes back and old pal in <...
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Three Real Fantasy Draft Results | Dan Besbris Team Breakdowns | First Round Results from 2020-12-21T19:10:12
The weekend has ended, and Dan has completed 4 of his 6 cash drafts. On this show, Listen
Doctor A & Aaron Bruski on Sleepers and Hype Guys, 1st Round Issues | Old Man Squad Revealed from 2020-12-18T18:58:10
ESPN Ranks and Injury Updates from 2020-12-17T18:23:42
You asked for them, and after objecting for weeks, we finally gave in. Dan breaks down the top-100 ESPN ranks from bot...
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Matt Smith's Sleepers (Roughies) and Draft Strategy | Industry Mock, Top-120 from 2020-12-16T18:27:54
Can he regain the most-downloaded belt? Matt Smith joins Dan Besbris for a run at the title! Plus, Matt's two roughies (sleepers), and the final 48 in the I...
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Industry Mock Draft, Rounds 4-6 | Drafting on the Turn | Adam Stock's Sleepers from 2020-12-15T18:54:08
Punt strategist Adam Stock helps walk Dan through strategies for drafting on the turn before revealing some of his favorite values on the board! Dan recaps picks 37-72 of the same mock.
Industry Mock Draft, Top 3 Rounds | Jonas Nader's Sleepers from 2020-12-14T19:09
An old pal comes for a visit! Special guest Jonas Nader returns to the show to break down his mock team and offers up ...
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Sleepers, Hype Guys, Overdrafts, Bruski 150, Win Totals, Mocks... It's the Big One! from 2020-12-11T17:55:12
This is the big one! Dan Besbris welcomes Aaron Bruski...
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Adam King and COVID Strategy, Mock Results from Draft Slot 3 from 2020-12-10T18:29:24
It's another whopper, friends! HoopBall's own Adam King joins Listen
Luka and Giannis Spike, Geriatric Sleepers, Mock Results Day 3 from 2020-12-09T20:06:52
You want 'em, you got 'em. More mock results! Dan Besbris welcomes Listen
Industry Mock, Day 2: Rikleen's Results, Two Sleepers & a Pacific Division Swing from 2020-12-08T18:47:21
The days are getting shorter but our shows are getting longer! Dan welcomes Listen
Industry 9-cat Roto Mock Results, Team Erik Ong | Northwest Division Breakdown | COVID Season Strategy from 2020-12-07T18:38:02
The podcasts are about to get REALLY packed! Erik Ong joins Dan Besbris for the first of many Industr...
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Yahoo Pre-Ranks, Top-100 & Visit from Bruski 150 from 2020-12-04T17:16:07
Is it really him? It is! Aaron Bruski drops by to give a little Bruski 150 methodology (and break down the Russ-Wall ...
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Westbook, Wall & Finishing Our ADP Dive from 2020-12-03T19:20:53
We made it guys! The end of our week-long ADP exploration. But before we can dive into any of that, we HAVE to talk Westbrook-for-Wall!
Yahoo ADP, Top 85, LeBron Reups from 2020-12-02T19:30:13
Our weeklong Yahoo ADP exploration continues, as we finally move into some of the later names. Dan Besbris discusses h...
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Yahoo ADP Top-55, Kemba Still Hurt | Video Mock Announcement from 2020-12-01T18:39:21
Kemba Walker is hurt to start the year, to the surprise of no one. Dan Besbris leaves him on his no-touch list while d...
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Yahoo ADP, Top-40 from 2020-11-30T18:59:15
There's more to find! Dan digs a bit more into some early (or is it early?) Yahoo lists, including what appears to...
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Yahoo ADP, Top-20 from 2020-11-28T00:39:03
Yahoo has released their ADP data, at least some early numbers, and it's high time we took a peek. Dan Besbris hit...
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After Free Agency, Southwest Division | Porzingis | Spurs Trade Block from 2020-11-26T17:37:17
Will the Spurs make any moves? How much time will Porzingis miss? The Southwest is jammed with questions on superstars, and Dan Bes...
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After Free Agency, Southeast Division from 2020-11-25T19:46:30
The Magic and Heat are runnin' it back. The Wizards have an irritable John Wall off the IL. The Hawks and Hornets upgraded. Dan...
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After Free Agency, Central Division from 2020-11-24T18:40:24
Day two of our spin around the NBA takes us to the Cental Division for a look at the retooled Bucks, the center-heavy Cavs, the Pacers, Bulls and the what-in-the-world Pistons. Listen
Post Free Agency Spin, Atlantic Division from 2020-11-23T19:17:42
After a wild week, Dan takes a spin around the Atlantic Division. Did Philly improve? Did Boston address needs after G...
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FREE AGENCY from 2020-11-21T04:42:35
Free agency is here! Dan Besbris waited until the evening on Friday to crank out a lightning round show, breaking down...
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5 Trades, a Draft, 3 Injuries and a Dead Deal from 2020-11-19T18:23:19
It was a busy day in the NBA! The NBA Draft came and went, Klay Thompson might be in a bad way, 5 trades went down, and Bogdan Bogdanovic might NOT be a Buck, after all. Listen
Bogdan Trade, Harden Rumors, ADPs 49-60 from 2020-11-18T18:43:05
How much do we believe the James Harden storyline? Is he definitely going to Brooklyn? Are other teams in the mix? Will Houston play out part of the year with him, for real? Listen
Chris Paul, Jrue Holiday, Rob Covington on the Move from 2020-11-17T17:24:10
Oh, what a night! Chris Paul is a Sun, Rob Covington is a Blazer, and Jrue Holiday is a Buck. Dan Besbris spends an en...
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Harden Rumors, Schroder Movin', ADPs 25-48, HoopBall Leagues Open from 2020-11-16T18:06:48
Does Harden really want out? Dan says no. Today's episode is jam-packed with Houston stories, Schroder trade resul...
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Yahoo Leagues Open! Early Top-24 ADP Breakdowns from 2020-11-13T18:50:16
What a day! Yahoo has opened their league page (though very few options are available, yet), and it's nearly celebration time. ...
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Russ and Dipo Make a Stink, Early ADP Info from 2020-11-12T18:19:58
The NBA never sleeps. Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo are unhappy, Dan Besbris thinks it's all quite amusing,...
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Mailbag, Trade Candidates, MIP, Season Fears from 2020-11-11T18:29:21
MAIL CALL! Dan Besbris pops open the satchel of notes, hitting on great questions about season fears, new strategies, ...
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NBA Announces Free Agency Window from 2020-11-10T17:42:46
We've got our calendar, friends! Dan Besbris has your breakdown, with some advice on how to get your leagues rolli...
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Old Man Sleepers & HoopBall Product Launch Day from 2020-11-09T19:13:35
Gifts abound! Dan Besbris profiles the guys he thinks are most likely to end up on his Old Man Squad at this early juncture and goes in DEEP detail on HoopBall's mighty Prod...
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NBA is Coming Back December 22 from 2020-11-06T23:09:22
We're back, baby! With news breaking late on Thursday that the NBA is coming back, Dan Besbris does a happy dance ...
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Bogdan, Jrue News, Mock Picks 91-100 from 2020-11-05T18:50:39
While we wait on confirmation of a December 22 start date, news of a potential Jrue Holiday bidding war and a Bogdan Bogdanovic sign-and-trade surfaced. Listen
Election Hangover, We Continue to Have Hoops from 2020-11-04T19:13:35
How's everyone doing? Tired? Yeah, us too. Dan Besbris yawns his way into a discussion of the early NBA start date...
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Election Day? Let's Talk Hoops Instead from 2020-11-03T18:09:25
Dan Besbris has your Tuesday distraction locked and loaded! Let's dive into some more of our 8-category Way-too-Ea...
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Industry Mock Draft, 8-Category... Picks 31-50 from 2020-11-02T18:54:56
What better way to kick off Election Week than by complete and total distraction? Dan Besbris has your continued mock ...
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Decembers Versus January Starts, Mock Draft 13-30 from 2020-10-30T18:12:39
The morning report brought news of a potential 50-game season. Dan Besbris breaks down the battle for NBA start dates,...
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Western Conference Fantasy Outlook from 2020-10-29T16:26:22
It's the much-ballyhooed second part of our Conference Fantasy Outlook series, with Josh Millman returning to the...
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Morey to Philly, Early Fantasy NBA Mock Round 1 from 2020-10-28T18:07:49
The news just keeps coming! Daryl Morey is headed to Philadelphia to join Elton Brand and Doc Rivers at the top of the food chain. Plus,
What Would a 72-Game Season Mean? from 2020-10-27T17:45:12
What would a 72-game season mean for fantasy? Truthfully, not a ton. But a few of our most beloved tenets would become even more important. Listen
Could the Season Start by Christmas? from 2020-10-26T18:11:23
On Friday, news broke that the NBA was pushing for a December 22 start date. Can they pull it off? How did it get to that point? Dan Besbris analyzes the pros and cons of a quic...
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Eastern Conference Breakdown & Stan Van Returns from 2020-10-23T16:40:24
Are they related? That's the rumor. Josh Millman joins
Team Goals and Fantasy Stats, Part 8: Bulls, Knicks, Pistons, Hawks, Cavaliers from 2020-10-22T18:06:59
Finishing up the project always feels nice! Dan Besbris has your last five teams covered in our two-week series on wha...
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Team Goals and Fantasy Stats, Part 7: Nets, Magic, Wizards, Hornets from 2020-10-21T17:31:57
We're almost done! Part 7 of 8 is here, with Dan Besbris knocking out the Nets, Magic, Wizards and Hornets in another survey of how these teams are likely to deploy their to...
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Team Goals and Fantasy Stats, Part 6: Pacers, Heat, Sixers from 2020-10-20T18:01:09
Our series continues with part six... Dan Besbris profiles the Pacers, Heat and Sixers results and what that means for...
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Team Goals and Fantasy Stats, Part 5: Bucks, Raptors, Celtics from 2020-10-19T18:05:16
We're into the East! Dan Besbris profiles the storylines around the Bucks, Raptors and Celtics, and whether their success (or lack thereof) will play a role in how to draft ...
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Team Goals and Fantasy Stats, Part 4: The Rest of the West from 2020-10-16T18:26:06
The Western Conference is going to have about six teams fighting for the last playoff spot next year. Will they push like maniacs? ...
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Daryl Morey Out, Anthony Davis Likely Staying in LA, Team Goals and Fantasy Stats for Mavs, Blazers, Grizzlies from 2020-10-15T18:36:46
Big News Thursday is upon us! Anthony Davis opts out but is expected to stick with LA, Daryl Morey stepped down in Houston, and Dan Besbris still wedges in three team storyline ...
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Team Goals and Fantasy Stats, Part 2: Nuggets, Jazz, Rockets, Thunder from 2020-10-14T17:43:18
In our continuing series, Dan Besbris breaks down what the results of this most recent season mean for the fantasy out...
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How Team Goals Impact Fantasy Value from 2020-10-13T17:52:58
Does a team's regular season goal change how we draft fantasy players? Yes, but only for a select group. Dan Besbris Listen
Lakers Win Number 17 from 2020-10-12T17:58:21
How about that! Dan Besbris is a happy camper, and we begin our true end-of-season look at what teams accomplished and what they can look forward to... it's offseason time o...
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Game 5 Handicap, Will We Have More from 2020-10-09T17:15:13
The Lakers could wrap up an NBA season that has last for nearly a full calendar year. Dan Besbris has your handicap on...
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Alvin Gentry, Fantasy Kingmaker from 2020-10-08T16:47:31
The Kings brought on an offensive guru, and it might have an impact on fantasy. Might. Dan Besbris talks about who mig...
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Lakers Up 3-1, Our Handicapping Was Spot On from 2020-10-07T16:50:46
Well, we called that "Under" didn't we? Dan Besbris recaps the Lakers defense-first win over Miami as we h...
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Game Four Handicapping from 2020-10-06T18:11:27
Bam Adebayo has been upgraded to questionable, so we're going to assume that means he's playing. What does that mean for the line or value against it? Listen
Overnight Handicappers, Question Mark from 2020-10-05T21:47:32
It's rant time! Dan Besbris takes a little umbrage to folks claiming to be handicappers after studying for a week....
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Rivers in Philly, Finals Injury Game 2 from 2020-10-02T17:14:53
Doc Rivers was unemployed for about as long as an Amazon Prime shipment takes, while the Finals took a turn for the worse with two key Heat injuries. Listen
Lakers Clobber, Lazy Analysis Rules Twitter from 2020-10-01T16:41:24
Twitter is bringing you bad takes... so what else is new? Dan Besbris is hear to clear things up after the Lakers dism...
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The Finals | Series Betting | MVP Odds from 2020-09-30T16:39:49
It's here! The NBA Finals begin in just a few hours, and Dan Besbris has your comprehensive betting and watching b...
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Doc Rivers Out, Finals Preview Continued from 2020-09-29T17:18:06
Doc Rivers is out, and that just seems weird. Dan Besbris discusses the Clippers meltdown, their potential search, and...
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The Finals Are Set... Lakers and Heat from 2020-09-28T17:18:12
The weekend brought the end of the Conference Finals and our last two teams standing are ready to do battle for the ultimate prize. Lakers. Heat. Listen
Free Money Bets | Let's Yell About Stuff | Lakers Go Up 3-1 from 2020-09-25T16:38:15
We have some FREE MONEY to be made again! Dan Besbris has up to $200 just for logging onto a website, a rant on media ...
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Lakers Must Adjust, Miami Up 3-1 on Boston from 2020-09-24T17:20:09
Besides a furious zone defense-led comeback, the Lakers got creamed in game three. Dan Besbris puts LA on the clock to...
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Eastern Conference Returns After Weird Layoff from 2020-09-23T17:17:30
Miami and Boston are ready to do battle once again. After not playing since Saturday, Dan Besbris wonders how adjustme...
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Lakers-Nuggets Game 3 Preview, Betting Too from 2020-09-22T16:56:30
The Lakers and Nuggets committed an absurd 42 turnovers in game two... will that continue? Dan Besbris hits on potenti...
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Anthony Davis Saves LA from 2020-09-21T17:34:23
The Nuggets made key adjustments in game two and probably should have won, but the Lakers squeaked by with a game winner. Dan Besbr...
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Heat Up 2-0, In-Game Wagering Rules | Lakers-Nuggets Begins from 2020-09-18T17:14:34
Lakers and Nuggets begins! Dan Besbris has your game preview and betting thoughts, plus a recap of last night's He...
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Can Boston Adjust to Miami's Longball? from 2020-09-17T16:51:10
Boston and Miami should have gone under the total in game one but for very low turnovers, good foul shooting and very strong perimeter success. Listen
Clippers' Epic Meltdown, Miami's OT Win from 2020-09-16T17:11:21
The Nuggets completed yet another wild series win, sending the Clippers packing and reviving the curse. Dan Besbris hi...
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Eastern Conference Finals Begin from 2020-09-15T17:28:38
A new series begins, and another will end. Dan Besbris goes full betting-mode on Heat-Celtics game one and Clippers-Nu...
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6 Coaching Vacancies Already from 2020-09-14T17:55:49
Mike D'Antoni informed the Rockets he's out, and that's now six teams without a Head Coach. Dan Besbris di...
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Caruso Goat, Totals Catching up With Reality from 2020-09-11T17:18:48
Alex Caruso hit a dagger three, and the Lakers moved to within a game of the Western Conference Finals. Tonight, Boston and Toronto battle in game seven and the Clippers try to roll the Nuggets....
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Clippers Dunk on Nuggets, Raptors Force Game Seven in 2-OT from 2020-09-10T17:00:56
Toronto and Boston needed ten extra minutes to decide whether the series was going seven games... and it is! Dan Besbris Listen
The Heat is On from 2020-09-09T17:28:38
The Miami Heat were the superior team, and with or without Giannis on the floor, the Bucks were no match. The Lakers solved small-ball for a half and took a 2-1 series lead. Listen
The Tempo Doth Slow from 2020-09-08T16:45:39
As series progress, we almost always see the pace of play slow into more half-court sets, and even in the bubble, it's happening again. Listen
Lakers Respond, Giannis's Ankle Got Worse from 2020-09-07T17:12:24
LeBron went mismatch-hunting while Houston poured in threes; Giannis re-injured his ankle but Khris Middleton played (we think) 250 minutes and the Bucks survived. Listen
Alex Regla on Lakers-Rockets & Weekend Preview from 2020-09-04T17:59:59
We all know our host Dan Besbris is a Lakers fan, and he finally gets to indulge in those pleasures. Listen
Rockets Advance, Clippers Big Favorites from 2020-09-03T16:56:27
Somehow, Houston made it. The Thunder had no business pushing that series as far as they did, but the Rockets prevailed. The Clippers are gigantic favorites over the Nuggets tonight, and the Rap...
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158 Points, Hello 1990s from 2020-09-02T17:31:46
The Denver Nuggets completed the comeback with an old school 158-point combined total (win) over the Jazz, and the Celtics went up 2-0 on the Raptors. Listen
Fear the Adjustment, a Joke at Milwaukee's Expense from 2020-09-01T16:51:07
Will the Milwaukee Bucks ever figure out how to beat a packed paint? Will we get blazing hot or ice cold Jamal Murray tonight in a fantastic game seven? Listen
LA Teams Advance, Is Toronto in Trouble from 2020-08-31T16:56:19
Both teams from Los Angeles finished off their round one opponents over the weekend and the Raptors ran into a much better enemy in the start of their battle with the Celtics. Listen
Some Bubble Ranks While We Wait from 2020-08-28T17:03:39
The NBA announced that games will resume Saturday. While we wait, Dan Besbris goes through some of the seeding game ra...
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In the Boycott Aftermath from 2020-08-27T17:22:29
The Milwaukee Bucks led a player-driven boycott of the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday that continued into today. Dan Besbris Listen
Paul George, From the Heart from 2020-08-26T17:09:31
We quickly got our question from yesterday's show answered. What was going on with Paul George, we asked. George answered. A from-the-heart postgame interview brought mental health into focu...
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What's Up With Paul George from 2020-08-25T16:52:20
With Kristaps Porzingis ruled out early, can Paul George wake up and get the Clippers to a much-needed series lead? Dan Besbris Listen
King Top-12 & Neutral Site Betting from 2020-08-24T16:59:34
Sure, there's still fantasy stuff to talk about! Dan Besbris welcomes his buddy Listen
Aaron Bruski on Playoffs and Betting from 2020-08-21T16:38:25
The Lakers and Bucks both won on Thursday night, and HoopBall Founder Aaron Bruski jumps on the pod with Listen
Is It #1 Seed Bounceback Day? from 2020-08-20T17:00:53
Can the Lakers and Bucks get their first playoff wins? Are the Clippers only as good as Patrick Beverley's health? Things get weird on this Thursday episode with Listen
Can Lakers Remember How to Shoot? from 2020-08-19T17:02:27
The Lakers haven't been able to hit a jumper since they arrived in the bubble (save for a meaningless game with Sacramento), and it continued in a playoff loss to the Blazers last night. Listen
I Love Short Spreads on Playoff Games from 2020-08-18T17:03:29
With two games on the docket expected to be decided by only one or two possessions, Dan Besbris breaks down some in-ga...
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Playoffs Begin, Plus Bubble Thoughts with Brandon from 2020-08-17T17:06:42
It's Unofficial Brandon Day! Dan Besbris welcomes Bra...
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Playoff League Breakdown from 2020-08-14T17:30:30
There might be only about 12 hours to set up your playoff league, but Dan Besbris is going to break 'em down anywa...
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Dan Besbris & Adam King's Surprises of the Bubble from 2020-08-13T16:49:55
A number of players have left us inspired. A few have also left us disappointed. Dan Besbris welcomes Listen
The Dame Game, In-Game Wagering Techniques from 2020-08-12T17:15:26
Tuesday had one of the most memorable games of the year, and easily the most insane of the bubble. Dan Besbris recaps a wild night and gets some betting advice in for Wednesday's shorter car...
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A 4-Way Near-Tie Out West, More Backups to Use from 2020-08-11T17:15:42
There's a way that, after tonight, we could have 4 teams within a half game of the 8-seed in the West. Dan Besbris...
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Playoff Leagues | Weekend Box Scores | One Game Pickups from 2020-08-10T17:23:07
Playoffs are less than a week away, so Dan Besbris decided it was high time to begin discussing playoff formats. Plus,...
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Fantasy and Betting HoopBall NBA Roundup with Guest Aaron Bruski from 2020-08-07T16:01:17
The Architect Returns! Aaron Bruski jumps on the pod with host Listen
What's the Deal with Michael Porter Jr & Betting Thoughts for August 6 from 2020-08-06T17:10:09
Michael Porter Jr. has had back-to-back gigantic games with 60% of Denver's starting lineup on the shelf. What is his upside with, and without competition for minutes and touches? Listen
More Nurkic, More Warren | NBA Betting Primer for 8/5/20 from 2020-08-05T17:59:28
Sure, James Harden is in the top three, but who are the other two? Jusuf Nurkic and T.J. Warren, one of whom we targeted... the other, we couldn't believe could shake off the rust. Listen
Resting Has Already Begun, T.J. Warren is My Hero from 2020-08-04T17:27:24
The games begin REALLY early today, so we're trying to sneak the show before tip. Brooklyn is down to the nubs, and Dan Besbris...
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I Guess It's Reverse Chronological Monday | Jonathan Isaac Goes Down from 2020-08-03T17:28:16
Sure, it's not the "normal" Reverse Chronological Lightning Round Monday, but it still counts! Dan Besbris...
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Lakers, Jazz Win & Weekend Preview from 2020-07-31T16:09:55
The Lakers and Jazz won their tight openers to the resumption, and now we roll into the more "normal" part of the schedule. Dan Besbris has your weekend preview!
Holy Crap We Made It -- the NBA Returns! from 2020-07-30T17:19:08
The NBA returns! Dan Besbris welcomes one of his best pals,
Maximizing Big Games in Seeding Weeks from 2020-07-29T18:30:07
With actual NBA games just ONE DAY AWAY, Dan Besbris takes aim at how to maximize your biggest performances during the...
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Resumption Draft Results Complete | AD Poked in the Eye from 2020-07-28T18:34:02
Thank goodness games are almost here... we're running out of things to cover! Dan Besbris finishes up analyzing hi...
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Tom Thibodeau to the Knicks from 2020-07-27T18:33:08
The New York Knicks are reportedly close to inking Tom Thibodeau to a long-term coaching deal: what does it mean for the fantasy prospects of future and current Knicks? Dan Besbris profiles.
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Adam King's Resumption Values from 2020-07-24T17:24:04
Dan Besbris is joined by the newest addition to the Hoop Ball ranks, the great Listen
Another NBA Draft Lightning Style | MLB Opening Day from 2020-07-23T18:20:36
Life is weird when everyone in your draft is working off the same draft board. Predictably weird, we suppose. Dan Besbris<...
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Resumption Mock, Finishing Up from 2020-07-22T17:50:01
Waiter, the usual, please! Dan Besbris finishes up analysis of his first resumption draft and breaks down some player ...
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Resumption Draft, Top-90 from 2020-07-21T17:42:44
The countdown clock hits single digits, Dan Besbris's resumption draft turned from mock into real, and we finish t...
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Resumption Mock, Top-70 from 2020-07-20T17:41:02
Can you even believe it? Only 10 days until games! Dan Besbris works through the next 20 picks in our industry resumpt...
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Resumption MOCK, Top-50 from 2020-07-17T17:34:34
Fantasy experts got together and decided to Mock a Resumption League. This is good. Dan Besbris breaks down the next 3...
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Hey It's a Mock Draft! from 2020-07-16T18:14:08
With only two weeks to go before NBA games that count, Dan Besbris cracks open the top-20 results from an Adam King-hosted industry mock on the resumption campaign! Also, Zion had to leave the b...
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NBA Futures for Resumption from 2020-07-15T17:20:02
Since all our regular season futures bets got wiped out, let's try again! Dan Besbris breaks down some playoff/see...
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Victor Oladipo Opts Back In, Maybe from 2020-07-14T17:18:20
Lucky number 16 brings news that Victor Oladipo is now considering opting back in to the Orlando Bubble... and this has large ramifications for the fantasy value of almost everyone on the Pacers...
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Final Rough Draft Board Ranks from 2020-07-13T17:18:21
17 days left! Dan Besbris puts the finishing touches (or does he?) on his first final (but still somewhat rough) draft...
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NBA Resumption Draft Board Top 130 from 2020-07-10T18:36:55
Rough draft complete! Dan Besbris puts the finishing touches on the first pass of his/our NBA Resumption League Draft ...
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NBA Resumption Draft Board Top 100 from 2020-07-09T17:49:35
It's comin' along! Our NBA Resumption Draft Board reaches the edges of the Top-100. Plus, the Nets go nostalgic with two signings late at night. Listen
NBA Resumption Draft Board Top 75 from 2020-07-08T18:41:01
Teams are entering THE BUBBLE and eating boxed lunches. Games are 22 days away. We better keep getting ready! Dan Besbris<...
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Bradley Beal Opts Out from 2020-07-07T18:18:14
It seemed like the right decision even many weeks back, and Bradley Beal has finally opted out of the Orlando restart. Dan Besbris<...
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NBA Draft Board Top 50 from 2020-07-06T17:49:26
Facilities are shutting down and we're not really sure why some are open and some aren't. Dan Besbris hits on the NBA weekend news and continues his Resumption Draft Board.
NBA Draft Board Top-36 from 2020-07-03T17:30:46
Hey hey, 27 days to go! Dan Besbris gets through the original Final-50, which corresponds, for now, with the NBA Draft...
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NBA Player and Staff Covid Results & July Mail Bag from 2020-07-02T17:49:40
The NBA hit the four-week mark on its countdown to resumption and released a bunch of Covid data. Dan Besbris breaks s...
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NBA Draft Board - Top 20 from 2020-07-01T17:40:48
Dan Besbris continues to work his way through a construction of a goofball Resumption League Draft Board, this time re...
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NBA Draft Board - Top 6 (Maybe 10) from 2020-06-30T17:50:05
30! Yep, we had to yell it. Let's start building our Resumption Draft Big Board for real. Dan Besbris removes the ...
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NBA Resumption Fantasy Draft Board - Nets, Magic, Wizards from 2020-06-29T17:26:23
This is no ordinary Monday... it's the 31 day mark! Dan Besbris celebrates the continued countdown with a wrap on ...
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NBA Resumption Fantasy Draft Board - Celtics, Heat, Pacers, Sixers from 2020-06-26T17:59:43
We're under the five week mark, friends! Let's celebrate by breaking down the Celtics, Heat, Pacers and Sixers for some resumption-level draft fun with host Listen
NBA Resumption Fantasy Draft Board - Bucks, Raptors from 2020-06-25T17:19:03
As the timer hits five weeks, Dan Besbris moves to the Eastern Conference in our continued breakdown of how to draft f...
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NBA Resumption Fantasy Draft Board - Kings, Pels, Spurs, Suns from 2020-06-24T17:29:14
Today's magic number is 36! Dan Besbris hits on the bubble Western Conference teams (not to be confused with the O...
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NBA Resumption Fantasy Draft Board - Mavs, Grizzlies, Blazers from 2020-06-23T17:06:12
37 and counting! Dan Besbris breaks down the Mavericks, Grizzlies and Blazers as we continue our tour of the 22 teams ...
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NBA Resumption Fantasy Draft Board - Jazz, Thunder, Rockets from 2020-06-22T17:24:07
The countdown clock is at 38 and Dan Besbris tackles the next three teams on the board as we continue our preparation ...
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NBA Resumption Fantasy Draft Board - Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets from 2020-06-19T17:02:40
As we hit 41 days until the NBA returns, Dan Besbris begins a tour of the league and how to adjust player ranks for th...
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First Look at NBA Resumption Draft Strategy from 2020-06-18T17:08:32
We are exactly six weeks away from the NBA coming back, which means it's time for Dan Besbris to crack open strate...
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MagicBands (tm), Let's Play Ball! from 2020-06-17T17:36:27
Well, we finally know how the NBA plans to monitor the guests inside the bubble... MAGICBANDS! Dan Besbris covers the ...
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3 Takeaways from Yahoo Results from 2020-06-16T17:52:09
The three biggest takeaways from Yahoo!'s final fantasy results are in ... and they're a bit surprising. Dan Besbris Listen
Kyrie's Concern & Yahoo Prerank Improvements from 2020-06-15T17:50:20
The NBA's return is far from a done deal, but do the concerned players have a point? Dan Besbris lays out both arg...
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Yahoo Final Ranks, Top-20 from 2020-06-12T18:16:53
Our annual tradition returns! Dan Besbris compares Yahoo's preseason to final ranks and begins to dissect what it ...
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New Start Date & Post Mortem Finale, New York Knicks from 2020-06-11T18:22:55
The 30-team sweep of the NBA finally comes to a close with the Knicks under the microscope. Plus, the NBA moved its resumption date up one day. Listen
Post Mortem Day 29, Brooklyn Nets from 2020-06-10T17:28:01
Kyrie Irving was a disaster, Caris LeVert showed signs of life at long last (at the very end), and Spencer Dinwiddie somehow didn't crack the top-150 despite averaging 20 and 7. Listen
Post Mortem Day 28, Philadelphia 76ers from 2020-06-09T17:43:52
On the surface, the Sixers weren't a particularly interesting fantasy team. Things seemed straightforward enough... but Dan Bes...
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Finishing the Best Free Agent List from 2020-06-08T17:29:49
The final names on Dan's list of his top draft picks and free agents make the docket today, including, arguably, t...
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Star Power & NBA Schedules from 2020-06-05T16:12:42
At long last Dan Besbris welcomes his much-previewed guest, Hoop Ball's Listen
Best Free Agent Pickups of the Year, Part 1 from 2020-06-04T17:25:25
Free agent grabs can put your team over the top! Dan Besbris profiles four of his top pickups from the just-completed ...
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It's Back, Baby; the NBA Returns July 31 from 2020-06-03T17:00:50
It's Woj-Bomb Wednesday! The NBA is coming back in eight weeks with a 22-team, 8-game, play-in format, and Dan Besbris...
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Quick H2H Payout Check & Blackout Tuesday from 2020-06-02T18:28:39
Today should be spent listening. Dan Besbris quickly hits on a point he needed to finish from Monday's show... but...
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Best Draft Picks, Honorable Mentions & Serious Weekend Review from 2020-06-01T18:52:42
Dan Besbris does his best to hit on some of the second tier "Best Picks of the Year" while foraying briefly in...
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Best Draft Picks & 4 Paths to Resume from 2020-05-29T21:54:21
The NBA is targeting July 31 for a comeback, but how will the situation play out? Dan Besbris profiles the potential o...
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Post Mortem Day 27, Toronto Raptors from 2020-05-28T17:34:16
One of Dan's favorites, we arrive (finally) at the Toronto Raptors... the land of copious minutes, injuries-of-ove...
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Mark Cuban's Proposal from 2020-05-27T17:21:41
Sometimes it's fun to venture away from fantasy for a moment. Dan Besbris breaks down Mark Cuban's proposal on...
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Post Mortem Day 26, Boston Celtics from 2020-05-26T17:27:34
Arguably the best fantasy team in the NBA, the Boston Celtics had some on the rise and one key player on the fall. Dan Besbris Listen
Update Monday Time from 2020-05-25T17:04:21
With so many NBA nuggets of news dropping over the past 10 days, Dan Besbris felt it was time to spend a show covering...
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NBA Return Timeline & Fast Starts from 2020-05-22T17:45:49
An unofficial NBA return timeline circulated on Twitter, the NBA lost yet another luminary, and Dan Besbris finally ge...
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More Good News & May Mailbag 1 from 2020-05-21T17:13:35
At last, Dan Besbris opens up a mailbag he set on the porch last week, breaking down specialist values, new leagues an...
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Post Mortem Day 25, Detroit Pistons from 2020-05-20T17:28:26
Free agents galore! Will the Pistons bring back Christian Wood? Will Blake Griffin last 60 games? Dan Besbris profiles...
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Post Mortem Day 24, Chicago Bulls from 2020-05-19T17:47
Only Zach LaVine performed near expectations this season, which means the underachieving Chicago Bulls are ripe with post-hype value for next year. Listen
Sports in June, Last Dance & Yearly Lesson Wrap-Up from 2020-05-18T23:21:36
There's an awful lot to cover! Dan Besbris wraps up The Last Dance, retools his draft-day strategy and discusses b...
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MLB Plan Check & Post Mortem Day 23, Cleveland Cavaliers from 2020-05-15T17:34:13
MLB released a tentative plan to return to action, but what does this mean for the NBA? Dan Besbris chats player safet...
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Post Mortem Day 22, Milwaukee Bucks from 2020-05-14T17:34:02
Doing his best to get shows out earlier, Dan Besbris pacifies his toddler with computer games and breaks down the Milw...
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Is the NBA Coming Back Soon from 2020-05-14T00:08:43
Late on Tuesday, Woj and Shams dropped a series of under-the-radar bombs on a potential NBA return. Dan Besbris veers ...
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Post Mortem Day 21, Indiana Pacers from 2020-05-12T22:34:31
The Indiana Pacers had six fantasy-relevant players, though injury ended one season early. Dan Besbris breaks down who...
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Last Dance 7-8 & Yearly Lesson 4 from 2020-05-12T00:34:34
It's Throwback Lesson Monday, with Dan Besbris taking a break from dissecting this most reason season to instead f...
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Practice Facilities Open, Washington Wizards Recap from 2020-05-08T23:04:07
Bradley Beal stepped into his monster usage role, Davis Bertans did likewise when the frontcourt was hurt, and Thomas Bryant underachieved for the upstart Wiz, but next year will look very diffe...
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Post Mortem Day 19, Atlanta Hawks from 2020-05-07T17:08:22
After technical issues pushed the show back a half day, Dan Besbris finally manages to break down the high octane Atla...
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Post Mortem Day 18, Miami Heat from 2020-05-05T22:57:28
As usual, the Miami Heat used more players than we would have liked for fantasy purposes, but this year, a few studs moved ahead of the rest. Listen
Last Dance and Lesson of the Year Part 3 from 2020-05-04T23:13:54
Today's lesson looks at the caboose of the fantasy draft: the last 72 picks. Dan Besbris breaks down how to isolat...
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Post Mortem Day 17, Charlotte Hornets from 2020-05-01T22:22:09
They were Dan's least favorite team in all of fantasy this year, but is there a way to squeeze some draft day valu...
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Millman Mock Fun & Lesson on Patience from 2020-04-30T22:16:40
What's this? Another human being? It's true! Dan Besbris welcomes his old pal Listen
Post Mortem Day 16, Orlando Magic from 2020-04-29T22:59:07
If a tree falls in the forest... Dan Besbris breaks down the Orlando Magic, a team with sneaky fantasy appeal that too...
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Post Mortem Day 15, Memphis Grizzlies from 2020-04-28T22:14:21
For three years we've been telling you not to draft rookies, but today, Dan Besbris makes a small amendment to one...
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Lesson of the Year 2 (of 5) & Last Dance Episodes 3-4 from 2020-04-27T22:18:11
Usually a very careful drafter of teams, Dan Besbris reveals his second Lesson of the Year, and it revolves around piv...
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Post Mortem Day 14, New Orleans Pelicans from 2020-04-24T22:11:39
Overperformers, sneaky late surges, big injuries, cramps, usage issues, and more... the Pelicans had it all! Dan Besbris Listen
Post Mortem Day 13, Dallas Mavericks from 2020-04-23T22:38:28
He's not shy to admit... Dan Besbris did not like handicapping the Dallas Mavericks this year, but perception migh...
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Post Mortem Day 12, San Antonio Spurs from 2020-04-23T00:02:56
Wake us up when something happens, eh? Dan Besbris breaks down the generally boring, frustrating-at-guard San Antonio ...
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Post Mortem Day 11, Houston Rockets from 2020-04-21T22:23:33
Certainly another of the easier teams to break down and handicap, Dan Besbris takes aim at the Houston Rockets and the...
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Last Dance & Season Lesson 1 from 2020-04-20T21:52:13
Dan Besbris briefly touches on the NBA community joining together to watch episodes 1 and 2 of The Last Dance before b...
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Season in Limbo & Post Mortem Day 10, Minnesota T'Wolves from 2020-04-17T23:33:39
Adam Silver spoke on the state of the NBA (hint: it's the same), and Dan Besbris picks at the revamped Minnesota T...
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Post Mortem Day 9, Denver Nuggets from 2020-04-16T21:09:39
Nikola Jokic slimmed out mid-season, Will Barton regained his health, Jamal Murray has settled into a predictable role, and the Denver Nuggets lessons were straightforward... but still very impo...
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Post Mortem Day 8, Utah Jazz from 2020-04-15T21:54:49
The ultimate story of how per-game and totals values don't always match up. Dan Besbris profiles the Jazz, and a c...
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Post Mortem Day 7, Oklahoma City Thunder from 2020-04-14T23:22:18
A wildly successful season that would have netted Dan Besbris an OVER wager win was also a boon for Thunder fantasy pl...
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Post Mortem Day 6, Portland Trail Blazers from 2020-04-13T23:03:27
The journey takes Dan Besbris to the Northwest Division in our second week of post-mortems... and today, the Portland ...
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Post Mortem Day 5, Sacramento Kings from 2020-04-10T21:44:37
Richaun Holmes was dominating before injury, but the rest of the team (that didn't have a voodoo doll) under-performed. Dan Bes...
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Post Mortem Day 4, Golden State Warriors from 2020-04-09T18:35:26
Four games into the season, it all came crashing down. Dan Besbris talks about the season that never really was for th...
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Post Mortem Day 3, Phoenix Suns from 2020-04-08T21:43:39
This was a fun one with a few built-in lessons on team goals and how that can translate to fantasy. Dan Besbris breaks...
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Post Mortem Day 2, Los Angeles Clippers from 2020-04-08T00:40:21
A quick countdown clock breakdown on COVID is followed by a deep dive on the Clippers fantasy season. It must be that time of the calendar! Listen
Post Mortem Day 1, Los Angeles Lakers from 2020-04-07T00:41:13
Begrudgingly, Dan Besbris assumes the regular season might have ended and begins his trip across the NBA... day one: h...
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First Round Results from 2020-04-03T23:09:45
Dan Besbris takes a special look at the top-12 ADP guys from this past season: where did the big box sites rank them, ...
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Mock Picks 71-80, Some Risks to Take from 2020-04-02T18:12:22
Filled with the energy of a thousand suns, Dan Besbris brings you mock draft picks 71-80, including some really fun ri...
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Co-Champs? & Mock Picks 61-70 from 2020-04-01T22:27:28
Barely awake, Dan Besbris asks what the league would do about a champion if the season was called. Plus, mock picks 61...
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What if the Season is Truly Done? from 2020-03-31T18:28:29
What if the season is over? Dan Besbris spends far too much time detailing how to decide your roto league winners if t...
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Dan Has a New Kid - Welcome Back! from 2020-03-30T21:42:18
After a rare two-show break, Dan Besbris returns with a brand new (human) child! Dan covers any personnel COVID news, ...
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Ballmer Ballin' & Mock Picks 51-60 from 2020-03-25T12:30
Dan Besbris is on his way to the hospital with his wife, so this one is a short hit. Ballmer bought an arena, and mock...
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Cuban's Optimism & Mock Picks 41-50 from 2020-03-24T16:32:39
Mark Cuban expressed some optimism about the season, but how can the NBA pull it off safely? Dan Besbris digs into tha...
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Timelines & Mock Picks 31-40 from 2020-03-23T18:18:14
Not a ton of NBA news popped up over the weekend, so Dan Besbris works through mock draft picks 31-40 and checks in on...
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One Week Down from 2020-03-20T21:00:51
One full week of mostly-isolated life is in the books, and Dan Besbris and Listen
Thunder Negative & Mock Picks 21-30 from 2020-03-19T16:09:35
We're going to be pragmatic, but we're also going to look for small pieces of good news in these dark times. Dan Besbris Listen
SK is Back & Mock Picks 11-20 from 2020-03-18T20:52:28
The industry mock shall shepherd us through these hard times. Dan Besbris breaks down picks 11-20 of our way-too-early...
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Ending Time? 8-Cat Industry Mock Boredom from 2020-03-17T16:51:42
Small pieces of news emerge each day, and Dan Besbris continues to adjust his expectations and ideas for how to finish...
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In the Suspension, Weekend One Done from 2020-03-16T08:00
As the health crisis continues to escalate and the NBA suspension timeline seems to get longer, Dan Besbris breaks dow...
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NBA Suspended - What Do We Do? from 2020-03-12T19:19:29
The NBA has been suspended. Leagues are static, games have stopped, and we're in uncharted waters. Dan Besbris wel...
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Waiver Wire Pickup of the Year & Streaming Weeks from 2020-03-11T17:15:22
Why the heck not, right? Brandon Marcus joins Dan Besbris...
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Next Year Round 1 Mock Draft... Wait, Really? from 2020-03-10T10:55
Yes, indeed! Josh Millman joins Dan Besbris Listen
Weekend 20 Recap - Coaching Changes, More Streaming Fun from 2020-03-09T18:09:19
Kenny Atkinson is out and already we've seen a change in Brooklyn's rotations. Dan Besbris profiles the weeken...
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Weekend 20 Preview & Introduction to Streaming Time from 2020-03-06T14:00
It's that time! Dan Besbris dives into the dark, seedy world of streaming as the playoffs are (basically) here. Plus, a Thursday recap and a weekend 30-team preview!
Steph Back... Woo! from 2020-03-05T13:30
Steph's back tonight! Dan Besbris thinks Marc Gasol is coming back, too, and we finally got good news on Richaun Holmes. A wise philosopher once said, "Celebrate good times. Come on."...
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Injury Add and Drop Decisions, Week 20: Markkanen, Porter, Ayton, More! from 2020-03-04T18:38:39
With the fantasy trade deadline largely in the rear view, Brandon Marcus joins Listen
Cavaliers Cascading Cavalcade of Centers from 2020-03-03T13:10
The Cavaliers seem content to rest their centers intermittently, and that's just fine for us. Dan Besbris continue...
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Weekend 19 Review: Henson, More Shake, Even More Injuries and Moe! from 2020-03-02T14:00
Shake Milton did, indeed, go nuts, John Henson appeared alive after two seasons, Moe Harkless is making a roto case, and the weekend turned out to be pretty fun for fantasy. Listen
Weekend 19 Preview: Shake, Powell, and Roll? from 2020-02-28T22:36:10
The hottest stories of week 19, plus a detailed look at the most important in-the-moment fantasy angles for all 30 teams over the weekend. That's what Listen
Roto Leaguer for Life, Embiid on the Shelf from 2020-02-27T12:50
Dan Besbris has a rant in the chamber, but first, news on Joel Embiid, and other key players to watch on an otherwise ...
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Buy Low, Sell High: Indefinite Tag Week from 2020-02-26T18:20
Brandon Marcus and Dan Besbris explore a new...
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Scissor Day, Week 19: Theis, LeVert, Horford from 2020-02-25T12:45
We've missed these. Josh Millman joins Dan Besbris...
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Weekend 18 Recap: Even More Injuries, Playoffs Looming from 2020-02-24T19:00:01
Going backwards through the weekend is the only way to get reset for the week ahead! Dan Besbris hits on even MORE inj...
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Weekend 18 Preview: What Direction are Teams Headed? from 2020-02-21T18:18
Games are happening, threads need to be followed, and a weekend of action is upon us. Dan Besbris looks ahead, but doe...
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To Stash or Not to Stash... and NBA is Back Baby! from 2020-02-20T23:01:09
The NBA is back, but colossal injury updates popped up midday on Thursday. Dan Besbris gets you reset for basketball, ...
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Injury Stashes, Beilein & Baseball from 2020-02-19T18:16:16
Brandon Marcus joins Dan Besbris to discuss ...
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Mailbag Tuesday Time from 2020-02-18T12:00
It's MAILBAG time! Dan Besbris pops open the bag o' letters from the magical land of social media.
All Star Weekend Review and What's Coming Up from 2020-02-17T19:03:05
The NBA landscape has been relatively quiet aside from All Star festivities. Dan Besbris reviews the contest and game-...
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KAT, Dame, Injuries, All Star Betting, and Key Players over the Break from 2020-02-14T21:51:27
Dan Besbris has plenty to fill your plate on this Friday-into-the-All-Star-stuff episode of Fantasy NBA Today, includi...
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Questions Left Unanswered: Kevin Love and KAT Sit It Out from 2020-02-13T14:00
Wednesday gave us some huge lines, but left some key usage questions unanswered. Dan Besbris digs into the Wednesday r...
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Buy Low and Sell High Guys, All Star Break Week from 2020-02-12T18:26:49
It's that time again! Brandon Marcus brings his low and high-value targets in the post-deadline time. Listen
The Overlooked Few: Are James Johnson and Thon Maker Worthy? from 2020-02-11T13:00
There are a handful of almost completely ignored names on the fantasy landscape, but they're guys with high per-36 marks. Can they be useful? Listen
Weekend 16 Recap - New Teams with New Players from 2020-02-10T05:49:11
We got our first looks at players putting on new jerseys after the trade deadline... with mixed results. Dan Besbris p...
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Trade Deadline Review & Weekend Look-Ahead from 2020-02-07T12:35
With a day to let the dust settle, Dan Besbris reviews the biggest winners and losers at the deadline, plus all the te...
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NBA Trade Deadline Clip Show from 2020-02-06T23:03:55
The Trade Deadline is here! Dan Besbris welcomes 12 guests onto a wild four hour live show... the final hour of which is ported here for your listening pleasure.
Capela, Covington, and the 12-Teamer to Start Deadline Madness from 2020-02-05T18:01:24
The first big trade of Deadline Week took place late on Tuesday night, and Brandon Marcus joins Listen
Is It Made Of ... Wood? from 2020-02-04T11:10
Dan Besbris flips a Full House reference your way (the title) while discussing whether Dwane Casey might finally trust...
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Weekend 15 Recap: Injuries Galore, Stash Week (Trade Deadline) Begins from 2020-02-03T10:00
Super Bowl hangover be damned! Dan Besbris pops a TUMS tab and fires away on a weekend in review, including even more ...
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Weekend 15 Preview: Are Young Guys Emerging? Key Pickups and More! from 2020-01-31T18:51:39
The weekend is upon us! Dan Besbris checks into a few teams where watch list guys are emerging after almost no story-l...
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Buy Low Sell High, Week 15: James Harden Makes the List? from 2020-01-30T18:59:29
A day late but no worse for the wear: Brandon Marcus hops on the pod with his weekly buy-lows and sell-highs. Dan Besbris breaks down a short but interesting Wednesday and previews tonight's...
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Underrated Middleton Chatter & One More Kobe Story from 2020-01-29T11:30
Khris Middleton is putting up an underrated monster of a season, Daniel Theis (who we picked up 10 days ago) is surging, and Dan Be...
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More Kobe, Because That's What This Week Warrants from 2020-01-28T16:56:59
Dan Besbris is back with your Tuesday edition of Fantasy NBA Today... and it's definitely still a Kobe-centric sho...
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Weekend 14 Recap: Kobe Bryant News That Stopped Time from 2020-01-27T09:40
Somewhere in this podcast is 30 minutes of distraction from one of the worst stories to come out of sports in recent memory. Dan Be...
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Weekend 14 Preview: Ariza's New Digs & Pistons New Direction from 2020-01-24T12:30
Yet another week in the books - how did we get this far? Dan Besbris reviews the week, including a new segment on SPECIALISTS, and, of course, a look at each team's next game.
Accidental Mailbag Part 2 & Zion Debut from 2020-01-23T11:50
Zion appeared, and Dan Besbris cashed a big bet on the Spurs +4. Listen
Buy Low and Sell High Players, Week 14: Simmons, George, Rose from 2020-01-22T18:00:45
With peanut butter sandwich in hand, Brandon Marcus strolls into the studio to drop some buy low and sell high guys for ...
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Quite a Large 1-Day Recap; And Larry Nance Lives from 2020-01-21T12:15
With the mondo MLK Day slate in the rear view, Dan Besbris breaks down the results from all 14 games with an eye on so...
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Weekend 13 Recap & Early MLK Day Adventure from 2020-01-20T10:00
With games beginning by 11am PT, Dan Besbris takes special care to get this weekend 13 reverse lightning round show po...
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Weekend 13 Preview: Rise of Zu, Pickups, Drops, Free Agents and More! from 2020-01-17T18:21:38
You know the drill by now! Dan Besbris reviews all the hottest pickups of the week (as well as drops and streamers) an...
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More Thumb Stuff Thursday from 2020-01-16T11:40
You can't go two hours these days without someone hurting their hand... or really, any part. Dan Besbris laments t...
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Buy Low and Sell High Players, Week 13: A Variety Pack of Key Names! from 2020-01-15T18:13:50
Brandon Marcus joins Dan Besbris with a BIG ...
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Might as Well Talk About the Detroit Pistons from 2020-01-14T14:00
A relatively slow news day (finally?) leads to Dan Besbris heading down the rabbit hole with some heavily injured, pro...
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Weekend 12 Recap & Keep the Change Part 3 from 2020-01-13T11:50
Dan Besbris tried valiantly to make the weekend recap short... and failed. Listen
Weekend 12 Preview: Gafford, Delon, Brown, and the Raptors Returners from 2020-01-10T19:31:05
It's weekend preview time! Dan Besbris hits on key Thursday results, reviews all the biggest names from the week, ...
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Maybe Delon Time? Maybe Not... from 2020-01-09T17:04:58
Delon Wright got the starting nod and played 31 minutes last night, but will it happen again any time soon? Dan Besbris Listen
Buy Low and Sell High Players, Week 12: Whiteside, Horford & Beal from 2020-01-08T18:13:22
Brandon Marcus is back with his basket of buy-lows and sell-highs on this week 12 edition! Listen
Richaun Seems Alright, Damion Lee is Guaranteed from 2020-01-07T17:55:42
Richaun Holmes may have dodged a bullet (we'll see), Damion Lee is getting converted to a full contract, and Monday's 9-game ended with a flurry of news. Listen
Weekend 11 Recap - Baynes, Streamers, Shabazz and More! from 2020-01-06T17:48
Aron Baynes moved into a twin towers formation, Shabazz Napier kept rolling even after the normal starters returned, and Dan Besbri...
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Weekend 11 Preview: Adds, Drops, and How to Deal with Long Term Injuries from 2020-01-03T16:45:59
It was another wild week, crashing into the new year with reckless abandon. Dan Besbris profiles the week in review, g...
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Injuries Happen in Bunches: A Tale of Jonathan Isaac and Ricky Rubio from 2020-01-02T17:20:21
Jonathan Isaac and Ricky Rubio both went down, though one was much scarier than the other. Dan Besbris recaps an event...
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2020 is Here! from 2020-01-01T16:44:59
Ring in the new year with Dan Besbris on this fairly normal episode of Fantasy NBA Today. Dan goes a little heavier in...
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Last Show of 2019 from 2019-12-31T10:30
It was our biggest year to date (as was the previous year), and that's because of the amazing listeners! Dan Besbris Listen
Weekend 10 Recap - Still Mostly Tracking Injuries from 2019-12-30T18:28:54
Dan Besbris does his usual thing on Monday with a Reverse Chronological Lightning Round, profiling all the best of the...
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Weekend 10 Terrific Preview: Damion Lee and Other Hot Hot Pickups from 2019-12-27T12:00
We made it to Friday! Dan Besbris previews the massive Saturday, medium Friday, and recaps an entire week of pickups, drops, holds, watch list guys, and streamers!
Damion Lee is Santa Claus This Year from 2019-12-26T18:23:34
We certainly got a Christmas gift, didn't we? Dan Besbris discusses the Damion Lee coming-out-party and other Chri...
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Merry Christmas, Let's Gamble from 2019-12-25T10:00
Dan Besbris has a Christmas episode locked and loaded - it's mostly gambling with some fantasy outlooks mixed in. ...
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Christmas Eve, Where Are My Games from 2019-12-24T18:53:05
Dan Besbris spends a little extra time on the Monday card recap, focusing, in particular, on how injury substitution p...
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Weekend 9 Recap: Injuries are Back in Full Force! from 2019-12-23T18:27:39
There were only a couple of line-up changes that DIDN'T result from big injuries, but they all deserve to be analyzed. Dan Besb...
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Weekend 9 Fun Preview & Accidental Mailbag from 2019-12-20T18:02:35
Hey, a new segment! Alan Srochi joins Dan Besbris Listen
Sustainable or Unsustainable: a Value Assessment from 2019-12-19T17:28
Pedro Doreste, the most prepared guest in podcast history, brings his table of sustainable and unsustainable number...
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Buy Low and Sell High Players, Week 9: Trae, Ingram, Gordon and Myles from 2019-12-18T18:00:40
Brandon Marcus is back with a new crop of value moves on this Wednesday pod! Listen
Rock Paper Scissors, Week 9: Which TJ is Your Rock? from 2019-12-17T17:27:35
Josh Millman and his novelty pair of sheers are back! It's Rock, Paper, Scissors, fantasy edition, week 9. Listen
Weekend 8 Recap City: Down Goes Luka, Payton's Play and More! from 2019-12-16T09:30
Solo pods are alright, too. Dan Besbris whips through all 30 teams from over the weekend, profiles Monday's card, ...
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Weekend 8 Juicy Preview: Pickups, Drops, Free Agents! from 2019-12-13T18:29:27
Dan Besbris is back to talking to himself for this one, previewing all 30 teams' next game, while also covering al...
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Strategy Talk Thursday, Volume 8 from 2019-12-12T18:22:27
The Captain is in the building. Curt Beach joins Dan...
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Buy Low and Sell High Players, Week 8: Injury Trades with Collins, Ayton, Kyrie, Bryant and More from 2019-12-11T12:30
It's that time again! Brandon Day, Ailment Day, and also, perhaps most importantly, Buy-Low/Sell-High Day with Brandon Marcus Listen
Rock Paper Scissors Week 8: Bertans, Barrett, Gasol from 2019-12-10T12:00
Josh Millman brings his fan favorite to the show, it's Rock, Paper, Scissors, fantasy edition. Listen
Weekend 7 Mondo Recap - Bazemore and Other Hot Pickups from the Last 3 Days from 2019-12-09T11:15
Monday means it's time to tie the end of last week to the beginning of this one! Dan Besbris is here to loop the k...
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Weekend 7 Fat Preview: Adds, Drops, Holds, Watch Guys and Biggest Upside Plays from 2019-12-06T19:05:43
It's Friday, which means it's time to recap the entire week of pickups, drops, holds, streams and watch list guys... Dan Be...
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Dunn and Other Point Guard Upside Questions from 2019-12-05T11:30
Dan Besbris is back to hanging around solo on this Thursday, box score-heavy show, focusing hard on some point guards ...
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Buy Low and Sell High Players, Week 7: Porzingis, Turner, Gallo and Hassan from 2019-12-04T18:11:05
Brandon Marcus brings his list of values to the show for week seven, joining Listen
Looney's Return, Smokin' Joe Ingles, Markkanen Isn't Dead Yet from 2019-12-03T11:00
Mike Conley's injury brought back to life an old Hoop Ball favorite. Kevon Looney made his quiet return. Monday was odd, and Da...
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Weekend 6 Recap - Pickups, Drops, Melo, Looney, and More from 2019-12-02T18:23:54
Dan Besbris is back with your Monday Reverse Chronological attack, recapping every team's most recent game from th...
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Weekend 6 Ultra Preview: Pickups, Drops, Holds, Free Agents and a Mailbag! from 2019-11-29T18:52:29
Dan Besbris previews the sixth weekend of the NBA season, including key free agents, pickups, drops, holds, watch list...
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Thanksgiving Show and Box Score Breakdown Teaser from 2019-11-28T17:06:57
Dan Besbris is joined by Curt Beach (al...
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Buy Low and Sell High Players, Week 6: Jokic, Embiid, Kawhi from 2019-11-27T18:11:59
Brandon Marcus joins Dan Besbris for a weekl...
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Monday Recap, and thoughts on Kevon Looney from 2019-11-26T17:56:50
Dan Besbris recaps the 11-game Monday card as usual, but loses himself into a dive on Kevon Looney - what can we expec...
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Weekend 5 Recap: Lightning Round, Hot Free Agents, Injuries, Reset from 2019-11-25T11:00
Dan Besbris goes back through the weekend in reverse lightning round order, covering the Kemba Walker injury, huge gam...
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Weekend 5 Super Preview: Pickups, Hot Free Agents, Drops, Watch List Guys and Holds from 2019-11-22T18:53:26
Dan Besbris covers every pickup, drop, watch list and hold guy from the week, previews the Friday through Sunday games...
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Buy Low and Sell High Players, Week 5 from 2019-11-21T18:03:24
Brandon Marcus makes his weekly appearance on the show to bring a few buy lows and sell highs to the table! Listen
Okay Players on Bad Teams: How Much Value Can They Have, Really? from 2019-11-20T18:46:01
Dan Besbris reviews an interesting Tuesday that saw marginal players put up big numbers with medium roles on bad teams...
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Unsustainable Stats and Trends, Values Buried Within from 2019-11-19T11:30
Dan Besbris is joined by Hoop Ball's newest editor and fantasy deep-diver Listen
Weekend Four Recap: Pickups, Drops, Monday Lightning Round, and Kawhi's Missed Game from 2019-11-18T17:40
Dan Besbris begins with a Kawhi Leonard update-rant, and finishes with a RCLRM zip and some key betting angles starting to move into higher volume as the dog days near.
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Weekend Four Mega-Preview: Adds, Drops, Holds, Watch Guys and Bets from 2019-11-15T16:50:08
Dan Besbris hits on all the most important stories heading into another weekend. Adds, drops, holds, watch guys, best bets, MELO! ... plus, have we hit our first free agent lull of the season? Listen
Three-Point Specialists, Isaiah Thomas in the Garden, and Issues in Portland from 2019-11-14T06:18:52
'Twas a night for three-pointers, and from some predictable, but sometimes quiet sources so far this year. Dan Besbris talks specialist coming-out parties!
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Buy Low and Sell High Guys, Week Four from 2019-11-13T18:34:42
Brandon Marcus joins Dan Besbris for a spin around the best buy-low and sell-high guys in the NBA during week four. The guys work to match up parts to make the trades fit!
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Draymond Green is a Story All Himself from 2019-11-12T17:19:26
Draymond Green is one of the toughest players to roster in all of fantasy NBA... Dan Besbris talks Monday results, and how to deal with a player with that kind of baggage, this year.
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Weekend THREE Recap, Pickups, Drops, and a Monday Reset from 2019-11-11T12:05
Dan Besbris goes Reverse Chronological Lightning Round on the weekend in review, plus a Monday preview and some huge injuries (Lowry, Serge, Hayward).
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Weekend Three Mega-Preview: Adds, Drops, Holds, Bets and a Visit from Jake and Amir's Amir Blumenfeld from 2019-11-08T17:57:27
Dan gets a visit from a very special guest -- Jake and Amir's (and founder of Headgum podcasts) Amir Blumenfeld! Dan follows that with a Thursday review, a Pickup-Drop-Hold-Watch week-long m...
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From Watch List to Add - How to Decide When It's Time To Grab a Free Agent from 2019-11-07T18:35:52
Dan Besbris breaks down how a player moves from his watch list to his roster, with Tomas Satoransky's slow turn to aggressive play a nice example of how to track improvement.
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How to Match a Buy Low with a Sell High from 2019-11-07T00:15:22
Technical issues forced this podcast out late, but it's still worthwhile. Dan Besbris gets into the weeds on buy low and sell high strategy and how to pull it off.
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Paschall's Big Day, Isaiah Thomas Starting & Deep Motivational Betting Angles from 2019-11-05T17:40:42
Dan Besbris takes a brief journey into his favorite motivational betting angles while also breaking down the big notes from Monday's results and previewing Tuesday's contests.
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Weekend TWO Mega Recap, Pickups, Drops, and a Monday Reset from 2019-11-04T14:00
It's a Monday tradition, back for week two! Dan Besbris recaps the weekends games, working backwards from most recent to farthest back, before assigning Monday homework and discussing key pi...
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Suspensions, the Biggest Stories, Hot Free Agents, Holds and Drops from Fantasy NBA Week 2 from 2019-11-01T17:19:41
Dan Besbris breaks down the pickups, drops, watch list and hold guys from an action-packed week two in the NBA. Yes, the list is 42 players long.
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Steph Breaks His Wrist & Special Buy Low Sell High Buzz Guys Segment from 2019-10-31T17:11:54
Brandon Marcus stops by the show to dig into the meatiest buy low and sell high players of the early going. Dan breaks down the big 11-game Wednesday results including IT's resurgence and St...
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Trae Young is Okay, Anthony Davis is Huge & Injuries Require Patience from 2019-10-30T18:48:17
Dan Besbris pieces together a weird Wednesday show that gets into how to handle returns from injury, Trae's improving injury news, AD's huge game, and the Lakers frontcourt.
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Jonathan Isaac Went Huge on a Cold Shooting Fantasy NBA Monday from 2019-10-29T17:32:51
The Orlando Magic finally let Jonathan Isaac participate on offense, and he nearly blew the roof off the building. Dan Besbris breaks down the generally cold-shooting night in the NBA and Isaac&...
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Weekend Mega Recap, Pickups, Drops, and a Monday Reset from 2019-10-28T15:08:22
It's a Monday tradition! Dan Besbris recaps the weekends games, working backwards from most recent to farthest back, before assigning Monday homework and discussing key pickups or drops.
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Marvin Bagley, DeAndre Ayton, The Biggest Stories, Hot Free Agents, Holds and Drops from Fantasy NBA Week 1 from 2019-10-25T17:54:57
Dan Besbris actually made a rundown! A Thursday recap, the Bagley and Ayton injuries, all the pickups, drops, holds and watches from the week, and a look through the entire upcoming weekend!
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Hot Pickups Abound after the First Big Wednesday from 2019-10-24T16:51:29
Charlotte is a gold mine, New York might have something, and even the clunky Cavaliers tried to create some fantasy value on the first Big Wednesday. Dan Besbris gets you set for Thursday with a...
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Games to Recap, Finally! Let's Talk VanVleet, Kawhi, and Bigs from 2019-10-23T17:33:55
Dan Besbris uses the short Tuesday opener to teach listeners how to interpret games and box scores, and also takes a long look at which teams could have buried value on the first Big Wednesday o...
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NBA Opening Day with Doctor A (Steve Alexander), and How to Assess Pickups and Drops in a Half from 2019-10-22T17:54:42
One of the true greats joins the show to celebrate opening night! Steve Alexander (better known as Doctor A) joins Dan Besbris to ring in the new NBA season! Dan breaks down HOW to watch games f...
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Head-to-Head Versus Roto Leagues, Final Fantasy NBA Draft Results, Top-50 and Hype Guys from 2019-10-21T17:18:46
Dan Besbris, scratchy throat and all, tackles the big draft day differences between head-to-head and roto leagues, and breaks down the top-50 (plus hype guys) from his weekend drafts.
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Fantasy NBA Wild Card Draft Names, Dan Besbris Old Man Squad Final 9 & Premium Info from 2019-10-18T16:55:24
What a way to finish the week. Josh Millman brings his five Wild Card players who can make or break rosters, and Dan finishes off the DBOMS list with the final nine names.
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30-Deep Industry Draft Results Rounds 1-2, Lila's Favorite Values, DFS Transitions from 2019-10-17T17:15:02
Muhammad Lila joins Dan Besbris to talk about his fantasy studs and life after warzone reporting. Coach visits to discuss the preseason to regular season DFS move. Dan lists some 30-deep results...
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Three Sleepers, Scoring Title Betting & a Bonus DBOMS Member from 2019-10-16T16:39:06
Brandon Marcus has to lay it on the line in this one with three of his favorite draft day auction or snake grabs. Neil Rochlani joins Dan Besbris to break down betting on the scoring and assist ...
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The Dan Besbris Old Man Squad Top-50 through 90, More Multi-Round Value Plays from 2019-10-15T16:22:11
Our exploration of the Dan Besbris Old Man Squad (DBOMS) continues on day two, as the old men rumble past the 50 mark and into no-man's land, where the need for veterans changes.
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The Dan Besbris Old Man Squad Top-6, Best Values Versus ADP from 2019-10-14T18:47:35
Well, it's finally here - the Dan Besbris Old Man Squad (DBOMS) for 2019-2020. Dan goes into (perhaps) too much detail on which guys made the cut, how old they need to be, and how much value...
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Aaron Bruski on Hype, Sleeper and Reach Guards, ESPN Draft Ranks & Newsletter Reveal from 2019-10-11T19:38:43
Aaron Bruski, the newest father in the Hoop Ball crew, joins Dan Besbris to talk about the brand new newsletter and where ADPs on point guards are right, wrong, or very wrong.
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ESPN Fantasy NBA Rankings (Top-20), DFS Winning Streak & Recruiting from 2019-10-10T16:47:35
Hank Aaron slides over from the premium side to join Dan Besbris in cracking open the ESPN draft window rank list, and Coach (and Mike) are unbeaten in preseason DFS - how are they doing it?
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The Most Polarizing Names at the Top of Fantasy NBA Drafts & Real Strategy from 2019-10-09T17:21:43
Mike Catron jumps on the podcast to break down his key draft strategies, including the top tier! Brandon Marcus joins Dan Besbris to discuss three of the most polarizing names on draft day.
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6th Man and Blocks Betting & Fantasy NBA Industry Roto Mock Results, Team Adam Stock from 2019-10-08T16:25:03
Adam Stock joins the show for the first time to break down his results from the Big Industry Mock. Neil Rochlani joins Dan Besbris to check out the betting odds on 6th Man of the Year and Highes...
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Yahoo Hype and Sleeper (Part 2), Roto Mock Results, Team Adam King from 2019-10-07T17:45:40
Adam King makes his Fantasy NBA Today debut appearance (and, supposedly, his first podcast appearance, though we don't believe him), and Dan Besbris hits on a few other interesting Yahoo ADP...
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Yahoo Hype and Sleeper Types, Roto Mock Results, Team Matt Smith from 2019-10-04T17:10:23
Matt Smith (of BasketballMonster) joins Dan Besbris to break down his squad from our superb 9-cat roto industry mock, and Dan takes aim at some of the Yahoo misfires as ADPs begin to move.
DFS Money Time & Fantasy NBA Top Industry 9-cat Roto Mock Draft, Team Rikleen from 2019-10-03T15:40:40
The Rant-Man, Alex Rikleen, joins Dan Besbris to break down his 9-category roto team, complete with a grade-A Rikleen rant, and Coach stops by to preview the start of actual DFS season!
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Fantasy NBA Top Mock Results, Team Ehrenberg & Kawhi and Paul George Updates from 2019-10-02T17:01:39
Greg Ehrenberg joins Dan Besbris for his FNBAT debut to discuss the results of his 9-category roto industry mock, and Brandon Marcus swings by to hit on key news from Clippers media day that cou...
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Futures Betting, Fantasy NBA Top Mock Results, Team Welsh & Embiid News from 2019-10-01T16:16:23
Lord Welsh follows up a Monday visit from Lord Bogman on this lovely Tuesday, breaking down his strategy with the number-one pick in our 9-cat roto mock. Neil Rochlani joins Dan Besbris to hit o...
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Fantasy NBA Industry Deep League Top-20 & Roto Mock Team Bogman from 2019-09-30T15:01:01
Lord Bogman of the ITL pays a visit to one of his humble subjects (Dan). The guys break down Bogman's 9-cat roto mock team, including some thoughts on how to mentally clear the hurdle of bei...
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Industry Fantasy NBA Draft, Team Josh Lloyd & Hype/Sleeper Updates from 2019-09-27T15:46:33
Josh Lloyd, one of the biggest names currently running in fantasy, joins Dan Besbris to break down his industry 9-cat roto team, and Adrian Benjamins brings some sweet nuggets from the world of ...
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Industry Fantasy NBA Jumbo Mock, Team Stroup & Preseason DFS Gaming from 2019-09-26T16:46:14
One of the true luminaries of the fantasy NBA world, the great Matt Stroup, joins Dan Besbris to break down his mock results and hammer home a few key points. Coach Joe Sarvadi follows with pres...
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Industry Fantasy NBA Big Mock, Team Nader & Yahoo Projections from 2019-09-25T17:17:40
Another busy one today, as Dan Besbris welcomes Brandon Marcus for an update on Yahoo numbers, and Jonas Nader zips in to break down his team from the infamous industry 9-cat roto mock!
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Industry Fantasy NBA Roto Mock Draft, Team McKeown & MVP Betting from 2019-09-24T16:35:29
Neil Rochlani joins Dan Besbris for a 15-minute swing through MVP betting odds, Dan drops a coupon code for Hoop Ball goodies, and Kyle McKeown pops on to break down his team in the 9-category, ...
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Industry Fantasy NBA Roto Mock Rounds 1-2, Team Besbris & Auction 101 from 2019-09-23T17:06:36
Our cup runneth over ... with topics! Dan Besbris is joined by Erik Ong, who presents the first "How to" episode on Auction Leagues, and Dan covers the first two rounds of an industry ro...
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Two Sleepers from Bruski & The Post-100 Fantasy NBA ADP List from 2019-09-20T17:03:02
It's an action-packed Friday (weekend) episode of Fantasy NBA Today, as Dan Besbris welcomes back Hoop Ball founder Aaron Bruski! Bru reveals TWO sleeper picks late in the draft, dishes on p...
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Yahoo ADPs, Finishing the Fantasy NBA Top-100 from 2019-09-19T14:57:13
Coach drops by the show to give a few quick tips on DFS prep, and Dan finishes out the Yahoo default top-100 with a harder look at where the scales tip from value to targets.
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Yahoo ADPs, Fantasy NBA Third-25 from 2019-09-18T16:19:15
The third in four installments! Dan Besbris and Brandon Marcus knock out the 51-75 range on Yahoo's current default rankings, and once again the theme of the day is ... old guys falling off ...
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Yahoo ADPs, Fantasy NBA Second-25 from 2019-09-17T16:55:52
Neil Rochlani and Dan Besbris continue Monday's discussion of Yahoo's default draft order and early ADPs, though already we're seeing movement from some of the buzzier names. The dir...
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Yahoo ADPs, Fantasy NBA Top-25 from 2019-09-16T16:50:12
Dan Besbris flies solo on this Monday show, taking aim at the Yahoo top-25 ADPs. Plus, info on a chance to win a Hoop Ball Draft Guide, upcoming top-tier guests, and an industry mock running liv...
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Big Buzz Movers, Draft Round by Round Methodology from 2019-09-13T15:36:09
Adrian Benjamins and Dan Besbris discuss Adrian's "on the ground reporting of mock drafts" and go through the first five rounds of ANY fantasy draft. How is that possible? You'll...
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Fantasy Industry Mock Results (Top-100), FIBA Loss & DFS Preview from 2019-09-12T16:30:20
Coach pops on the show to mourn the end of the FIBA run for Team USA and preview this week's DFS Today episode (coming shortly!), while Dan Besbris finishes breaking down the industry top-10...
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Industry Fantasy Draft Mock (61-84) & Bad Hype from 2019-09-11T18:36:28
Internet issues forced the show into a solo pod, but on we trudge! Brandon Marcus will join the program later on, but for now Dan Besbris tackles the next 24 picks in a 9-category, head-to-head ...
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Industry Mock (25-48) & What's a Sleeper Anyway? from 2019-09-10T17:01:03
Neil Rochlani and Dan Besbris work through the 3rd and 4th rounds of a 9-category, head-to-head industry mock draft while also getting waylaid by a long discussion on what constitutes a sleeper ...
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Industry Mock Draft Fantasy Results, Rounds 1-2 from 2019-09-09T17:08:58
A new week means a new set of results to analyze! This week, Dan cracks open the draft results from an industry pro, 9-category, head-to-head mock draft. No money was on the line, but it's a...
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Draft Results - Round Out the Top-100 from 2019-09-06T16:56:54
Adrian Benjamins and Dan Besbris veer away from Adrian's Faves this week, and the guys take a look at rounds 8 and 9 in this week's selected draft results - it's time to start chasin...
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Draft: Targeting Values or Names & Team USA Weekly from 2019-09-05T16:56:50
After Dan foolishly bumped him from Tuesday, Neil Rochlani surges back onto the podcast to discuss the (sometimes mystical) point at which targeting value gets pushed behind targeting the actual...
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Draft Results & Analysis Part 3 (9-Cat, H2H) from 2019-09-04T17:51:53
Our good friend and host of the Clippers Podcast Brandon Marcus joins the show to talk with Dan about picks 61-84 in a recent medium-money draft. The guys dive into No-Man's Land and wonder ...
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Draft Results & Analysis Part 2 (9-Cat, H2H) from 2019-09-03T18:47:09
A medium-money league draft results have been obtained by our secret council, and Dan Besbris is back for part two of the breakdown, hitting on the notion of targeting VALUE as opposed to simply...
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Fantasy Draft Results & Analysis (Rounds 1-3, 9-Cat, H2H from 2019-09-02T17:45:12
A new week begins with this Labor Day special -- Dan Besbris welcomes folks back to draft results analysis with the first 36 picks from a highly competitive 9-category, head-to-head league, incl...
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Real Draft Post-Hype & Finishing Top-100 from 2019-08-30T17:19:30
Adrian Benjamins and Dan Besbris speak for the first time in months (how is that possible), going through Adrian's "Five Most Interesting Selections" from this week's real draft ...
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Real Draft Results 4 & Team USA Update from 2019-08-29T15:25:38
Coach drops in from the energy plane to deliver a Team USA update and break the news that his new DFS show with Mike Apotria debuts today! Dan Besbris breaks down the next 20 REAL draft picks fr...
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Real Draft Results 3 & DFS Show from 2019-08-28T17:33:17
Ailment-free this week! Brandon Marcus joins Dan Besbris to break down hyper-competitive 16-team draft results 41-56, and the guys focus hard on the balance between safe picks and risky plays in...
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Real Draft Results Pt 2 & New Partners from 2019-08-27T15:55:18
There aren't any new bets to make, so Neil Rochlani and Dan Besbris stick to fantasy with a dive into picks 21-40 from Erik Ong's hyper-competitive 16-teamer! Plus, new podcast partners ...
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Real Draft Results Top-20 & Hoop Ball Leagues Open! from 2019-08-26T16:35:37
The Draft Guide was so last weekend. But we kid. Keep buying and join the biggest first-3-day-ever count of Draft Guide buyers and HB subscribers in our history!
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Top-15 Mock, Team USA Update & Lakers Bigs from 2019-08-23T16:14:36
Coach joins Adrian Benjamins to break down the latest Team USA news and the Lakers hunt for a Boogie-substitute. Plus, Coach's son joins the crew for a quick-hitter 3-team, 5-player grab-bag...
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Looking Forward on the Top Fantasy Players from Last Season from 2019-08-22T05:34:57
After a brief discussion about Luke Kennard and Malik Beasley, Erik and Neil review the top 27 players from last fantasy season and give their opinion on whether each player will be better, wors...
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Grizzlies and Pelicans Fantasy Day from 2019-08-21T17:42:04
BrandonDay is back, and the mighty Brandon Marcus joins Dan Besbris for a deep dive on the youth movements going on in New Orleans and Memphis. The guys take stabs at where rookie phenoms might ...
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Season Win Totals 5 & Mavericks Fantasy Profile from 2019-08-20T06:00
Well, hello team win totals. We've missed you!
Neil Rochlani and Dan Besbris team up for the fifth and final installment of Season Win Totals betting, taking us from Portland through W...
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Draft Guide Announced & Rockets, Spurs Analyses from 2019-08-19T04:37:32
DeMarcus Cousins fall-out, Dwight Howard redemption stories, Spurs timeshares and Rockets potentially coming out with a 1-seed all get airtime from Dan Besbris on this scattered Monday show. Plu...
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Team USA & More Dynasty Draft Results from 2019-08-16T16:27:55
Adrian Benjamins and Coach, our resident rookie fanboys, break down the next 50 selections in the Hoop Ball Dynasty League (3), plus thoughts on Team USA's roster and weird news coming out o...
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Mock Draft Rounds 7 and 8 from 2019-08-15T14:37:33
After a quick nod to the NBA news, Josh and Neil continue their mock for the fourth week in a row as it enters ‘no man’s land’. The guys take a bunch of safe players along with a couple of high ...
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Team Analysis Month, Jazz and Nuggets from 2019-08-14T17:48:19
Brandon Marcus and Dan Besbris put their ailments aside to discuss the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets, including potential bounceback candidates, and where a few of the safer picks may fall this c...
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Season Win Totals 4 & Chris Paul as a Thunder from 2019-08-13T16:49:27
Neil Rochlani and Dan Besbris team up for the 4th installment of Season Win Totals betting! Plus, a thick Oklahoma City Thunder breakdown ... and Dan likes some of those pieces more than you'...
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Team Analysis Month, Blazers and Wolves from 2019-08-12T18:21:46
Damian Lillard and Karl-Anthony Towns are obvious choices, but who else on these slightly retooled rosters has a chance at securing playing time, and value, this coming season? Dan Besbris hits ...
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Hoop Ball Fantasy Dynasty League Draft 1-50 from 2019-08-09T16:50:26
Adrian Benjamins and Coach review the results of the brand new Hoop Ball Dynasty League in a frantic back-and-forth that covers the first four rounds and looks deep into the future.
Early Mock, Rounds 5 and 6 from 2019-08-08T14:37:25
Josh and Neil continue their mock from the past two weeks and the surprises keep coming yet again. Josh gets the best of it as Neil falters from memory lapses and tiredness. A friendly reminder ...
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Team Analysis Month, Suns and Kings from 2019-08-07T17:31:04
It's episode three of Team Analysis Month! Brandon Marcus and Dan Besbris fight off their respective ailments to deliver a breakdown on the new-look Phoenix Suns and the frontcourt-heavy Sac...
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Team Analysis, Warriors & Season Win Totals 3 from 2019-08-06T14:40:08
Neil Rochlani and Dan Besbris team up on this special Tuesday betting show, with an eye on the third chunk of season win totals (LAC to MIN). Dan follows with a quick breakdown of the Warriors, ...
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Team Analysis Month, Lakers and Clippers from 2019-08-05T17:54:52
We did post-mortem efforts, and now it's time to reassess rosters with free agency in the rear view. Dan Besbris begins the heavy lift of the month of August.
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Dynasty, Top NBA Duos & Griffin-LeBron from 2019-08-02T15:33:04
David Griffin opened up about his time in Cleveland, and he was unkind to the experience, the expectations, and, at times, LeBron James. Coach and Adrian Benjamins hit on the hot news of the day...
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Mock Draft, Deep Thoughts Continued (3, 4) from 2019-08-01T15:18:52
Josh and Neil continue their mock from last week and the surprises keep coming. Young big men Zion Williamson and Donovan Mitchell go in round 3. In NBA fantasy news, Daryl Morey talks load mana...
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Fantasy School, Rosters, Stashes & Upside from 2019-07-31T15:05:45
Brandon Marcus, fresh off his Clippers show debut, joins Dan Besbris for the final Fantasy 101 lesson of the offseason: roster construction. Topics include draft-day positional breakdowns, how t...
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Streaming Strategy & Season Win Totals 2 from 2019-07-30T15:28:37
Neil Rochlani and Dan Besbris break down Dallas through Indiana in our multi-part season win totals series before Dan goes deep dive on Fantasy School lesson 5: streaming!
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Fantasy School, League Settings & Protocol from 2019-07-29T16:46:11
If your first thought was, "Is this going to be some needlessly specific stuff?" the answer is a resounding, "Yes!"
Dan Besbris breaks down league settings, trad...
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Summer League MegaBlast, Final Part from 2019-07-26T14:38:21
Adrian Benjamins and Coach reconvene for the third installment of their Summer League wrap-up, knocking out the last 10 teams with an eye on the future!
(07-26-19)
Mock Draft and Fantasy Deep Thoughts from 2019-07-25T15:00
Josh and Neil do a two round mock draft and then discuss some fantasy lessons learned (or in the process of learning). The mock goes better for Josh as Neil already has regrets. See Griffin, Bla...
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Fantasy School, Average Draft Position from 2019-07-24T16:37:16
This is Dan Besbris's favorite tool of all - ADP. Brandon Marcus joins the show via phone to discuss all three lessons of the week, and Dan goes into painful detail on how he uses ADP to pre...
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Fantasy School, Early Draft & Season Win Totals 1 from 2019-07-23T04:25:01
Neil Rochlani and Dan Besbris join forces for a long show, breaking down the first six season win totals from all angles before hitting on Fantasy 101, lesson 2: early rounds in drafts.
Fantasy School, Mock Draft Strategies from 2019-07-22T04:19:40
Dan Besbris begins a two-week training course on Fantasy NBA, with a different broad topic each day. Day one, how to use mock drafts, when to do them, how many to do, and how to study other peop...
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Herro, Clarke and the Summer League Gang Pt 2 from 2019-07-19T16:50:01
With microphones bursting happily, Adrian Benjamins and Coach tackle the rest of the Summer League standouts (part one was last Friday), including Tyler Herro, Brandon Clarke, Josh Okogie, and m...
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Reviewing ESPN’s Rankings from 2019-07-18T18:48:43
ESPN released their top 150 on Monday and the guys give their initial thoughts. They specifically offer their tiers for the top half of the first round and eventually make their way through the ...
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Way Too Early Top-10 from 2019-07-17T17:21:12
The Clippers season win total is the highest in the NBA, Chris Paul is still a Thunder despite rumors of a move, and the fantasy top-5 seems to be separating from the next 5. Brandon Marcus and ...
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NBA Win Totals, MVP Odds & Max Ben Simmons from 2019-07-16T04:26:13
Some newsworthy items aren't really news, and some items are news but might not make waves. Dan Besbris and Neil Rochlani hit on the Ben Simmons max extension before pouring their love into a NB...
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Beware the Mitchell Robinson Hype Train from 2019-07-15T17:48:29
The hype train is already careening uncontrolled for one of Hoop Ball's best picks of last year. Dan Besbris explains how to determine when a player's value is maxed out by their hype train. Plu...
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Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul & Summer NBA from 2019-07-13T04:54:24
What offseason? Chris Paul was sent to the Thunder, and Russell Westbrook teams up with James Harden in the latest edition of "surely this is a video game and not real life." Adrian Benjamins an...
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Summer League and Rookie Discussion from 2019-07-11T06:33:27
Oh, the dog days of summer. Erik Ong joins Neil Rochlani to discuss the top rookies, and other summer league standouts. Erik also shares some of his observations from his first dynasty draft of ...
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Kawhi Inks His Deal, Morris Questions His from 2019-07-10T17:21:36
The terms of Kawhi Leonard's deal with the Clippers are official, and he's only guaranteed to be in town for two years. Brandon Marcus, resident Clippers expert and host of the soon-to-be-releas...
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NBA Futures, An Early Dive from 2019-07-09T04:24:12
Neil Rochlani and Dan Besbris are degenerate gamblers. We know this. What does a true degenerate do on July 9th? Check out Futures after a wild week, of course!
(07-09-19)
Kawhi, Paul George, and Lakers Mayhem from 2019-07-08T04:33:13
Dan Besbris goes mega-rant on the wild Friday night NBA flurry, even hitting on fantasy impact between the screams of both love and disgust.
(07-08-19)
Summer League Action from 2019-07-05T17:13:34
Adrian Benjamins and Coach dig into the youthiest of the youth at NBA Summer League. Plus, Kawhi still doesn't have a team.
(07-05-19)
Fantasy Impact When Players Switch Teams and Other FA News from 2019-07-04T16:52:10
As the free agency dust sort of settles and we all look to find fantasy gems for next season, Neil Rochlani suggests caution for role players on new teams – especially for the trending ones. He ...
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No Mo Bobi and Tobi & Kawhi-Watch from 2019-07-03T17:42:35
Brandon Marcus and Dan Besbris discuss Boban's move to Dallas, the Clippers' taking on contracts, Kawhi Leonard (of course), and Brandon's sneaky winners in free agency!
(07-03-19)
Continuing Kawhi Saga & D'Angelo Russell Warrior from 2019-07-02T04:34:56
Kawhi Leonard remains unsigned, D'Angelo Russell is a Warrior, Neil Rochlani is upset at many things, and Dan Besbris needs to buy a new boat.
(07-02-19)
Free Agency Show from 2019-06-30T23:24:30
This is pretty straightforward - 90 minutes of free agency bliss, recorded leading into the actual deadline! With visits from Dan Besbris, Mike Apotria, Brandon Marcus, Coach Joe Sarvadi and Jos...
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Dynasty and Free Agency Chatter from 2019-06-28T20:16:29
Adrian Benjamins and Coach Joe Sarvadi dig into dynasty league ramifications of the draft and upcoming free agency. Plus, you can't have a pre-free agency show without talking about the big name...
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Countdown to Free Agency from 2019-06-27T17:01:27
Josh Millman joins Neil Rochlani to pontificate on the news and rumors that currently circulate among the league’s top free agents. The guys offer their hunches on where players will end up and ...
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KD Opts Out, JR Looks West from 2019-06-26T17:38:34
Certainly, Kevin Durant opting for free agency is the big story, but is J.R. Smith just the first of many very old men to look to the King? Dan Besbris and Brandon Marcus dabble in rumors on thi...
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Awards Show Hot Takes from 2019-06-25T04:50:06
Dan Besbris and Neil Rochlani break down the Kent Bazemore/Evan Turner swap before hopping into "rant" mode for some NBA Award Show thoughts.
(06-25-19)
Deep Breath Before Free Agency from 2019-06-24T04:01:17
Dan Besbris uses this Monday show to calm everyone down before the storm hits. The draft is done, trades have cooled, rumors are flimsy, and it's time to look ahead.
(06-24-19)
Draft Night & Raptors Reviews from 2019-06-21T17:25:31
Adrian Benjamins & Coach break down Draft Night and dig into the Raptors run to the title in our final Post-Mortem.
(06-21-19)
Conley Trade, NBA Draft and Warriors Review from 2019-06-20T16:35:57
Erik Ong joins Neil Rochlani to discuss Conley’s fantasy value next season along with the players impacted in Memphis and Utah. They also preview the top of the NBA draft and which rookies will ...
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