Fantasy NBA Today

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By: SportsEthos.com, Bleav

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!

2nd-Year Standouts (2023 Draft Class) + West Playoffs Check-in
#366
Yesterday at 5:11 PM

Dr. A and Rick Kamla dive into Part 1 of their review of the 2023 draft class, now in their second NBA seasons:

Who exceeded expectations?

Who’s ready to take another leap in Year 3?

How high is Victor Wembanyama’s fantasy ceiling?

Plus:
🏀 Quick Western Conference playoff check-in (Mon–Tue action)
💸 Wednesday ATS & prop betting angles!

It’s Fantasy NBA Today — the intersection of fantasy prep and playoff madness!

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Rookie Review Part 2 + East Playoff Breakdown
#365
Last Tuesday at 7:17 PM

Aaron Bruski and Dr. A return with Part 2 of their deep dive on the top rookies from the 2024-25 fantasy season:

Who flashed upside?

Who could become draft-day steals next year?

Plus:
🎯 A check-in on the Eastern Conference Playoffs
💰 ATS picks & player props for Tuesday’s betting slate

Loaded with analysis to get you ahead for fantasy and betting alike!

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Best Rookies of 2024-25 + West Playoff | Fantasy NBA Today w/ Rick, Bru & Doc
#364
Last Monday at 7:29 PM

On this episode of Fantasy NBA Today, Rick Kamla, Aaron Bruski, and Dr. A go full court:

Best rookies of the 2024-25 fantasy season: Who impressed, who disappointed, and who could break out in Year 2?

Western Conference Playoff Recap: Main takeaways from all 1st round series (Wed-Sun games).

Betting Angles for Monday: ATS picks and player props to attack!

Don't miss this loaded show packed with fantasy insight, playoff breakdowns, and winning bets!

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Fantasy Busts Pt. 2 | More ADP Flops + 2025-26 Outlook
#363
04/24/2025

Rick Kamla and Dr. A continue the breakdown of the most disappointing players of 2024-25, this time diving into the 10th–25th biggest ADP fallers based on 8-cat per-game rankings.

They cover:

D’Angelo Russell, Paolo Banchero, Fred VanVleet, and more

Why they fell short of expectations

Who’s a bounce-back candidate vs. a potential fade moving forward

Plus, valuable insights for dynasty managers and early 2025-26 draft planning.

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Fantasy Busts & ADP Flops | Playoff Reactions + Wednesday Bets
#362
04/23/2025

Rick Kamla and Dr. A uncover the biggest fantasy basketball busts of the season — those high-ADP names that fell off a cliff. From Lauri Markkanen to Jonathan Kuminga, we break down what went wrong and whether there’s a path back to value.

Also:

Playoff reactions from Monday & Tuesday's action

Key takeaways, surprise performances, and what to expect next

Wednesday’s betting angles, including ATS picks and player props 🔍

Don’t miss this wrap-up that blends accountability, analysis, and actionable edges for the rest of the postseason.

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Bruski 150 Review! Hits, Misses & Playoff Outlook | Futures & MVP Betting Markets
#361
04/22/2025

Join Aaron Bruski and Dr. A as they break down the 2024-25 Bruski 150 rankings — covering the hits, misses, and what’s sustainable for next season.

How did the Bruski 150 perform in those high-stakes leagues? What went right, and what didn’t?

Also, get an Eastern Conference Playoff Preview with in-depth breakdowns of the series and key matchups moving forward.

Lastly, Futures & Awards Markets — we’ll cover championship odds, Finals MVP picks, and some dark horse bets to consider in the coming weeks.

All this and more in today’s episode!

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Biggest ADP Risers of the Season | Western Playoff Recap & Monday Bets
#360
04/21/2025

Dr. A and Rick Kamla run through 9 fantasy basketball sleepers who massively outperformed their ADPs this season.

Can Dyson Daniels, Trey Murphy, and Tyler Herro repeat next year?
Should you fade Porzingis or Collins in 2025 drafts?
We unpack the breakout paths, per-game vs. total values, and which players may regress.

Also in this episode:

Western Conference Playoff Takeaways

Keys to each first-round series

ATS & Prop bets for DET @ NYK and LAC @ DEN

Essential listening for dynasty players, playoff watchers, and fantasy die-hards alike.

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Kamla’s “Pop” Player Hits & Misses + Award Picks
#359
04/17/2025

Rick Kamla and Dr. A go back through Rick’s preseason “Pop” list to spotlight the big fantasy breakouts (and a few that didn’t quite pop). Learn what to take from those calls into your 2025-26 prep.

Also in the mix:
🏅 Full award ballot breakdown — who deserves it vs who will win

Fantasy and real-life hoops colliding in one loaded episode.

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“My Guys” Reviewed: Fantasy Hits & Misses + What to Watch for in 2025-26
#358
04/16/2025

Rick Kamla and Dr. A go deep on Dr. A’s “My Guys” list — breaking down what worked and what didn’t, and how to interpret the results for next season’s draft prep.

They also hit the highlights from Tuesday’s NBA action and wrap with betting picks for Wednesday night.

Essential listening for long-view fantasy minds!

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Fantasy Scouting the Play-In: Players to Watch for 2025-26 + Betting Angles
#357
04/15/2025

Rick Kamla & Dr. A bring a fantasy-forward lens to the NBA Play-In Tournament, highlighting players whose postseason roles could signal major value for next season. They also walk through ATS & prop betting opportunities for each scheduled Play-In matchup.

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