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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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May 22, 2025 • 60min
Fantasy Top 80 Breakdown + Wolves vs OKC Game 2 & Best Bets
Rick Kamla & Dr. A continue their deep-dive through the Top 120 Fantasy Basketball Players (8-cat totals) with spots #71 through #80 on Fantasy NBA Today.
Today’s lineup includes:
Jakob Poeltl
Draymond Green
Malik Monk
Russell Westbrook
Trey Murphy
Anfernee Simons
Walker Kessler
Jonas Valanciunas
Cam Johnson
Jaylen Brown
We break down each player’s value — Was this their ceiling? Can they do more? Would you draft them again?
Then:🏀 Game 1 Recap + Game 2 Preview: Wolves vs OKC
Key adjustments
What went wrong/right
Who takes control of the series?
💰 Thursday Betting Preview
ATS Picks
Player Props
Best angles for sharp bettors
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May 21, 2025 • 1h 16min
Fantasy Top 70 breakdown: Maxey, Kyrie, Bridges + Pacers vs Knicks Playoff Outlook & Bets
In this episode of Fantasy NBA Today, Rick Kamla & Dr. A roll through the Top 70 Fantasy Players (8-cat totals) as we push forward in our Top 120 countdown.
🔍 Today’s focus:
Surprise risers like Keon Ellis & Camara
Big names like Kyrie, Randle, Maxey
Underrated contributors like Pritchard & Deni Avdija
What should fantasy managers expect next year from these guys? Who’s worth drafting at cost — and who’s a trap?
🏀 Then we hit the Pacers vs Knicks playoff matchup:
Key matchups
Injury impact
Who has the edge?
🎯 Finally, we bring you Wednesday’s best bets — including ATS plays and player props with actionable value.
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May 20, 2025 • 54min
Fantasy Top 60 Pt 2 + Wolves vs Thunder & Tuesday Bets
Aaron Bruski & Dr. A are back on Fantasy NBA Today with Part 2 of our Top 60 Fantasy Basketball Players (8-cat totals) — and the next group is full of bold takes and tough calls.
Today’s featured players:
Michael Porter Jr.
Scottie Barnes
Jalen Green
Rudy Gobert
Naz Reid
Franz Wagner
What’s real? Who’s a value next year? And who’s due for regression?
PLUS:🔥 Playoff Preview — Wolves vs OKC🎯 ATS Picks & Player Props for Tuesday’s slate
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May 19, 2025 • 1h
Top 60 Fantasy Basketball (Pt 1): Luka’s Value, Fox’s Ceiling, CP3’s Future + NBA Playoff Chaos
On today’s episode of Fantasy NBA Today, Rick Kamla, Aaron Bruski & Dr. A jump into Part 1 of the Top 60 Fantasy Players Breakdown (8-cat totals). Did these guys earn their ranks — or did they sneak in on hype, volume, or injury luck?
Debating:
#49 Amen Thompson
#50 Chris Paul
#51 Luka Doncic
#52 Jalen Brunson
#53 De’Aaron Fox
#54 Onyeka Okongwu
Plus playoff fallout!
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May 15, 2025 • 60min
Top 48 Fantasy Recap
Dr. A and Rick Kamla break down players ranked #37–48 on the 8-cat total leaderboard as we continue our 10-part review of the Top 120 Fantasy Basketball performers from the 2024-25 season.
Main Talking Points:
Does this rank reflect true value?
Expected improvement or fade?
Was it an overperformance?
Would you draft at this spot again—or earlier/later?
Playoff Check-In:
Nuggets vs OKC: Who takes control in the chess match of youth vs experience?
Betting Angles for Thursday:
ATS picks from Dr. A & Rick
Favorite player props
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May 14, 2025 • 1h 21min
Top 36 Fantasy Recap
Dr. A and Rick Kamla continue their 10-part deep dive into the Top 120 Fantasy Basketball performers (8-cat totals) from the 2024–25 season. In this episode, they break down players ranked #25–36, featuring key veterans, rising stars, and some major surprises.
📊 Talking Points for Each Player:
Does this ranking reflect their season?
What’s the outlook for next year?
Was it an overperformance?
Draft at this value or fade?
Who’s ready to jump tiers?
🔥 Today’s Player Breakdown:25. Austin Reaves26. Derrick White27. Jarrett Allen28. Jalen Williams29. Desmond Bane30. Damian Lillard31. Jamal Murray32. Zach LaVine33. Brook Lopez34. Donovan Mitchell35. O.G. Anunoby36. Myles Turner
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May 13, 2025 • 1h
Top 24 Fantasy Basketball Recap
Aaron Bruski and Dr. A continue their 10-part series breaking down the Top 120 Fantasy Basketball players (8-cat totals) from the 2024-25 season. In this episode, they go through players ranked #13–24, dissecting surprises, studs, and players you may want to fade or reach for next year.
📊 Key Questions for Each Player:
Is there room for growth?
Draft again at this spot — or fade?
Breakout or statistical mirage?
🔥 Today’s Top 24 List (8-cat totals):13. Devin Booker14. Tyler Herro15. Ivica Zubac16. Josh Hart17. Domantas Sabonis18. Victor Wembanyama19. Kevin Durant20. Jaren Jackson Jr.21. Nikola Vucevic22. Evan Mobley23. Bam Adebayo24. Darius Garland
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May 12, 2025 • 1h 26min
Fantasy Basketball Top 12 Recap
Aaron Bruski, Rick Kamla, and Dr. A kick off a brand-new 10-part series breaking down the Top 120 Fantasy Basketball players (8-cat totals) from the 2024-25 season. In Part 1, the crew digs into the Top 12 overall performers — from Jokic’s dominance to Dyson Daniels’ surprise breakout.
🔍 Discussion Points for Each Player:
Was this rank justified?
Will they improve or regress next year?
Was this an overperformance?
Draft value: Reach, fair, or fade?
🔥 Today’s Top 12 List (8-cat totals):
Nikola Jokic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
James Harden
Anthony Edwards
Karl-Anthony Towns
Trae Young
Stephen Curry
Tyrese Haliburton
Cade Cunningham
Jayson Tatum
LeBron James
Dyson Daniels
🧠 Dynasty thoughts, redraft value, and early 2025 draft hints!
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May 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
Top Fantasy 4th-Year Players (Part 2)
In the final episode of our fantasy early-career player series, Rick Kamla and Dr. A break down Part 2 of the top 4th-year fantasy players from the 2024-25 NBA season — all from the talented 2021 NBA Draft class.
🏀 Featured Players: Alperen Sengun, Cam Thomas, Herb Jones, Jalen Green, Quentin Grimes, Ayo Dosunmu, Santi Aldama, Davion Mitchell, Jonathan Kuminga
🎯 Discussion Points:
Who exceeded expectations?
Fantasy letdowns and injury curves
Breakout potential in 2025 and beyond
🔥 Playoff Check-In:
Warriors vs Wolves: Can the Wolves keep dominating?
Cavs vs Pacers: Who has the edge as the series unfolds?
💸 Thursday Betting Angles:
ATS picks
Favorite player props from Rick & Doc
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May 7, 2025 • 60min
Top Fantasy 4th-Year Players (Part 1)
Rick Kamla and Dr. A dive into the top fantasy standouts from the 2021 NBA Draft class. This is Part 1 of our look at fantasy 4th year risers in their early career stage, and we're breaking down who’s rising, who’s steady, and who might be hitting a ceiling.
🏀 Players covered:Cade Cunningham, Jalen Johnson, Evan Mobley, Trey Murphy, Franz Wagner, Austin Reaves, Josh Giddey, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Suggs
🎯 Topics:
Breakout vs disappointment
Fantasy ceiling moving forward
What to expect next season
Plus:🔥 Knicks vs Celtics and OKC vs Denver playoff updates💸 Betting angles for Wednesday — ATS picks and player props
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