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Our flagship NBA fantasy pod is hosted by FSWA Hall of Famer Steve (Dr. A) Alexander, two-time FSWA Fantasy Basketball Writer of the Year and SportsEthos founder Aaron Bruski, and Fantasy Basketball Inventor Rick Kamla. Three industry legends—one pod—released every weekday, with plenty of bonus episodes to keep you at the top of the standings!
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Jun 10, 2025 • 59min
Fantasy Deep Dive: Bulls & Kings – Breakouts, Bounce‑backs & Offseason Outlook
Rick Kamla and Dr. A return with an in-depth breakdown of the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings from a pure fantasy lens.
Tune in to build your most prepared draft board yet — and beat your league before the season even starts.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 60min
Fantasy Recap: Blazers, Suns & Finals Games 1–2 Breakdown
Rick Kamla and Dr. A unpack:
Portland: Analyzing 36‑win rebound season, Sharpe’s scoring ceiling, Henderson’s efficiency gains, and Camara’s breakout hustle.
Phoenix: Nursery breakdowns, major surprises, and who to stash from their roster post-trade shakeups.
NBA Finals Games 1–2: First, Haliburton’s historic last-second dagger gives Pacers Game 1. Then OKC’s dominance in Game 2—Shai with two 34+ point nights—series tied 1‑1.
We chat stashes, breakouts, and smart bets—whether you're drafting dynasties or playing matchups this summer.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 60min
Rebuilding Raptors, Ascending Spurs & Finals Game 1 Betting Strategies
Rick Kamla and Dr. A provide a comprehensive analysis of:
Toronto Raptors: Assessing the team's rebuilding phase and potential fantasy assets.
San Antonio Spurs: Examining Victor Wembanyama's development and the team's fantasy implications.
2025 NBA Finals Game 1: Offering strategic betting picks and prop bets for the Thunder vs. Pacers showdown.
Stay ahead in your fantasy leagues and betting endeavors with expert insights and analysis.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 60min
Fantasy Deep Dive: 76ers & Nets – Risk, Reward & Offseason Watch
Fantasy rosters were rocked by both the 76ers and Nets this past season — but can you trust them in 2025?
In this episode, Rick Kamla and Dr. A cover:
Fantasy breakouts like Maxey and Cam Thomas
Underperformers like Bridges and Embiid (yep, we said it)
Offseason dominoes that could completely shift value
Who’s a must-watch stash vs. a landmine
This episode is your toolkit for navigating two of fantasy’s most volatile rosters heading into the next draft cycle.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 53min
Fantasy Deep Dive: Hornets & Pelicans – Breakouts, Letdowns & Offseason Watchlist
Rick Kamla and Dr. A spotlight the Hornets and Pelicans, two teams full of fantasy mystery heading into 2025.
In this episode:
Biggest fantasy surprises — and whether it’s for real
Letdowns — and bounce-back potential
Offseason outlooks — from trades to coaching changes
Summer watchlist — players we’re tracking closely
For dynasty players, redraft strategists, and offseason junkies.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 59min
Fantasy Deep Dive: Jazz & Wizards – Sneaky Stashes & Breakout Watch
Rick Kamla and Dr. A return with another Fantasy Team Deep Dive, this time focusing on the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards — two rebuilding teams with more fantasy intrigue than they get credit for.
We cover:
Players who quietly broke out in 2024
Who disappointed — and if it’s time to cut or stash
Offseason moves to monitor for major value shifts
Our top watchlist picks for both redraft and dynasty formats
You don’t win leagues by playing it safe. Tune in and get ahead.
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May 30, 2025 • 59min
Fantasy Top 120 Finale: Klay, Carrington, Jrue, Gafford + Wolves/OKC Breakdown
Fantasy NBA Today wraps its Top 120 Fantasy Rankings (8-cat Totals) with the final group of players — a mix of vets, role players, and sneaky end-of-draft targets.
Rick Kamla and Dr. A dive into:
De'Andre Hunter
Buddy Hield
Aaron Wiggins
Klay Thompson
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Santi Aldama
Bub Carrington
Daniel Gafford
Jrue Holiday
Keyonte George
👉 Discussion points:
Is this rank justified?
Buy, fade, or stash?
Which names are all hype, and which could boom?
🏀 Then: Wolves vs OKC playoff spotlight.What happened? What’s the outlook?
Tune in to finish the series strong — and sharpen your edge for next season and the playoff betting slate!
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May 29, 2025 • 60min
Fantasy Top 110: Wiggins, Sexton, PJ Washington, Edey + Pacers/Knicks Playoff Breakdown & Thursday Bets
On today’s Fantasy NBA Today, Rick Kamla and Dr. A keep marching toward the Top 120 Fantasy Players (8-cat totals), breaking down ranks #101–110 — and it’s a mix of former stars, deep-league darlings, and sneaky values.
Today’s spotlight:
Collin Sexton
Lu Dort
Dennis Schroder
Naji Marshall
Zach Edey
Harrison Barnes
Andrew Wiggins
PJ Washington
Kelly Oubre
Goga Bitadze
🔍 We evaluate:
Did they earn their rank?
Buy-low or pass-next-year?
Future upside, or time to move on?
Then we shift gears to the Pacers vs Knicks playoff battle. Who’s got the edge?
🎯 Close it out with Thursday Betting Angles:
ATS lines we like
Player props with upside
Where the sharp money might go
Your one-stop shop for playoff insight and offseason fantasy prep.
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May 28, 2025 • 46min
Top 100 Fantasy Countdown: LaMelo, Ja, FVV + Wolves vs OKC Update & Wednesday Betting Picks
Fantasy NBA Today with Rick Kamla and Dr. A rolls on through the Top 120 (8-cat totals) — and we’ve hit the Top 100, where breakout potential meets busted hype.
🎯 On this episode:
Fred VanVleet
Ty Jerome
LaMelo Ball
Ja Morant
Tari Eason
Nicolas Claxton
Kris Dunn
Bennedict Mathurin
Royce O'Neale
Julian Champagnie
🔍 We discuss:
Are these rankings reflective of true value?
Would you target them again at this range — or not at all?
🏀 Then we dig into Wolves vs Thunder in the playoffs:
What we saw in the last game
Who’s trending up
What adjustments to watch for Game 2
💰 Finally, we deliver Wednesday’s Betting Preview:
ATS picks you’ll want to tail
Player props we love
Sharp reads on key matchups
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May 27, 2025 • 59min
Fantasy Top 90: Jimmy Butler, Vassell, Hartenstein + Pacers vs Knicks Update & Tuesday Betting Preview
On this episode of Fantasy NBA Today, Rick Kamla and Dr. A continue their Top 120 Fantasy Countdown (8-cat totals) — today hitting the Top 90, with plenty of surprises.
This segment features:
Jimmy Butler
Quentin Grimes
Tyus Jones
Scotty Pippen Jr.
Devin Vassell
Norman Powell
Isaiah Hartenstein
Malik Beasley
Shaedon Sharpe
Cason Wallace
We dive into the data:
Did they earn these ranks?
Are they trending up or maxed out?
Draft strategy: Buy, hold, or avoid?
Then we jump into a Pacers vs Knicks playoff breakdown — key matchups, who’s stepping up, and what to watch in the next game.
Finally, it’s time for Tuesday’s best bets:
ATS value plays
Prop picks with upside
Where the sharp money is heading
Your one-stop shop for fantasy insights and actionable playoff betting angles.
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