Fantasy NBA Today

Join Rick Kamla and special guest Tim Woodson (@blaklynx1) on Fantasy NBA Today for an immediate and crucial breakdown of the 2025 NBA offseason's opening acts!

We'll kick things off by dissecting the 2025 NBA Draft. Rick and Tim will provide a deep dive into the fantasy implications of the top draftees – who landed in ideal spots, which rookies have immediate fantasy upside, and who should be on your dynasty radar for the long term.

Then, we transition to the rapidly developing landscape of NBA Free Agency. We'll react to the initial flurry of news, from significant si...

Join Rick Kamla and Dr. A on Fantasy NBA Today for a deep dive into dynasty fantasy basketball strategy that could shape the future of your team!

We'll kick off with essential advice on mastering the buy-low and sell-high approach. Learn how to identify players who are currently undervalued but primed for a resurgence, and conversely, who to consider moving at their peak value to maximize your assets. We'll discuss key indicators and market trends to help you make these crucial long-term decisions.

Then, we tackle the burning question on every dynasty manager's...

Join Rick Kamla and Dr. A on Fantasy NBA Today for an electrifying episode covering the biggest storylines and fantasy impacts of the NBA offseason!

We'll begin with a comprehensive analysis of the Indiana Pacers' thrilling 2024-25 season and the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder's historic championship run. What were the key fantasy takeaways from their impressive campaigns, and how does winning a title reshape the Thunder's individual fantasy outlooks?

Then, we dive headfirst into the latest blockbuster NBA trades that are shaking up the league! Rick and Doc provide immediate, in-depth fantasy impact analysis...

Join Rick Kamla and Dr. A on Fantasy NBA Today for a deep dive into the Boston Celtics' and Cleveland Cavaliers' 2024-25 seasons and what their crucial 2025 offseasons mean for your fantasy basketball plans.

We'll start by deconstructing the Celtics' 2024-25 campaign. What key fantasy insights can we glean from their performance, and how will their roster dynamics be impacted as they look to build on their season? We'll assess the fantasy landscape for each of their core players.

Then, we shift our focus to the Cleveland Cavaliers. We'll break down their 2024-25 fantasy performances...

Join Rick Kamla and Dr. A on Fantasy NBA Today for a comprehensive review of the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets' 2024-25 seasons, entirely through a fantasy lens. We're uncovering the key fantasy takeaways from their performance and peering into what the 2025 offseason holds.

This episode will provide an honest assessment of players who surprised us with their fantasy impact and those who disappointed. More importantly, we'll analyze the critical offseason period for both franchises:

Join Rick Kamla and Dr. A on Fantasy NBA Today for a comprehensive episode breaking down two dynamic NBA franchises and, in the spirit of the ongoing excitement, our expert betting angles for a potential NBA Finals Game 6!

We're starting with an in-depth look at the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks 2024-25 seasons. We'll identify their fantasy success stories and disappointments, providing clear insights into their overall team performance and what it means for individual player values. What strategic offseason moves might each team make, and how will those impact your fantasy draft plans?

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Join Rick Kamla and Dr. A on Fantasy NBA Today for an action-packed episode starting with our immediate thoughts on the NBA Finals Game 5. We'll dissect the final game, discuss the overall series, and reveal what it means for fantasy managers looking at the offseason.

Following our Finals commentary, we pivot to a deep dive into two of the league's most talked-about teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets. We're providing a thorough recap of their 2024-25 seasons from a fantasy perspective, highlighting unexpected contributors and players who struggled. Crucially, we'll project their 2025 offseason, analyzing:<...

Join Rick Kamla and Dr. A on today's Fantasy NBA Today as they go deep on the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers. This isn't your average recap – we're unearthing the hidden truths from their 2024-25 seasons that will directly impact your fantasy league.

We'll reveal which players were the ultimate fantasy overachievers and if their success is built to last. Then, brace yourself for the honest breakdown of the biggest fantasy disappointments and our take on their bounce-back potential.

But the real gold is in the offseason outlook:

Join Rick Kamla and Dr. A on Fantasy NBA Today for a stacked episode diving into fantasy implications for the Pistons and Grizzlies including the Desmond Bane trade, plus a full breakdown of the thrilling NBA Finals!

We're starting with a deep dive into the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies 2024-25 seasons. We'll assess their fantasy standouts, address player disappointments, and look ahead to their crucial 2025 offseason moves. Which players are primed for a fantasy leap, and who should you approach with caution?

Next, we turn our attention to the hottest topic in basketball: the...

Ready to craft your winning fantasy strategy for 2025? Rick Kamla & Dr. A deliver the ultimate deep dive into the Hawks, Heat, and Magic offseason:

Rick Kamla and Dr. A hit hard in today’s episode:

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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:

You don’t win leagues by playing it safe. Tune in and get ahead.

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...

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...

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?

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 st...

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

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...

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

Get the inside edg...

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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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:

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 Reaves
26. Derrick White
27. Jarrett Allen
28. Jalen W...

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 Booker
14. Tyler Herro
15. Ivica Zubac
16. Josh Hart
17. Domantas Sabonis
18. Victor Wembanyama

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<...

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...

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 O...

Aaron Bruski and Dr. A break down the top third-year fantasy basketball players from the 2024-25 season (Draft Class of 2022). Was it a leap or a letdown? Who’s trending up for 2025-26?

🔍 3rd-Year Standouts (Part 2):

Tari Eason (#89): Late-round hit

Paolo Banchero (#93): Real-life star, fantasy fade?

Keegan Murray (#113): Still finding his ceiling

Keon Ellis, Jaden Ivey, Sharpe, Sochan & more…

🧠 Who still has another level? Who’s settling into their ceiling?

🏀 Playoff Check-In:

Pacers vs Cavs Game 1 reactions

Wolves vs Warriors preview

Who’s...

The 2022 draft class is shining in fantasy basketball, and Bru, Rick, and Doc are here to break it all down. We sort through all the top 3rd-year fantasy producers and forecast what's next. Then it’s onto the Celtics-Knicks and Nuggets-OKC playoff matchups — who’s got the edge, what’s sustainable, and what could surprise?

And don’t miss our betting angles for Monday’s slate!

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Dr. A and Rick Kamla are back to wrap up their look at second-year players from the 2023 NBA Draft in fantasy hoops.

👉 Who disappointed the most? 👉 Can Scoot Henderson turn it around next year? 👉 Will anyone from this group emerge in 2025?

Then:
🛞 Eastern Conference Playoff storylines (Mon–Tue action)
💸 Thursday ATS & prop betting preview

This is Fantasy NBA Today — your year-round home for the perfect blend of fantasy and playoff action.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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!