Beyond the Narrative - An NBA Fantasy Podcast with Alex Burns
Beyond The Narrative breaks down the NBA through a sharper lens — blending fantasy strategy with real hoops insight. Host Alex Burns goes beyond box scores to uncover player trends, team schemes, and actionable takeaways to help you win your league and understand the game.
NBA Free Agency Impact: Winners, Losers & Fantasy Basketball Reactions w/ Dan Palyo
Free agency chaos is here — and fantasy basketball values are shifting fast.
In this episode of Beyond the Narrative, I’m joined by Dan Palyo (aka @ThunderDanDFS), lead NBA fantasy analyst at RotoBaller and 2021 FSWA Basketball Writer of the Year.
We break down the biggest moves from the opening wave of 2025 NBA Free Agency and dive into what each signing or trade means from a fantasy perspective — including the fallout for Lonzo Ball, Michael Porter Jr., Brook Lopez, and more.
Which players are rising? Who’s trending down? And how should you react heading into draf...
Cooper Flagg & Rookie Fantasy Outlooks After the 2025 Draft
In the debut episode of Beyond the Narrative, Alex Burns is joined by NBC Sports fantasy analyst Noah Rubin to break down the 2025 NBA Draft through a fantasy basketball lens.
They dive into Cooper Flagg’s rookie outlook, the impact of tough landing spots for other top prospects, and why this class might disappoint in redraft leagues.
Plus: what fantasy managers tend to overrate about rookies, key redraft vs. dynasty differences, and which sleeper names could surprise.
Follow Noah Rubin on X: @NoahRubin22
Listen to the Young Man Squad Fantasy Basketball Podcast on al...
Intro - Beyond The Narrative
Welcome to Beyond The Narrative — where fantasy basketball meets real hoops IQ.
I’m Alex Burns — and each week, we dig deeper than the box score. Whether it's player trends, coaching schemes, or fantasy strategy to help you win your league, this show brings you analysis that actually matters.
If you're obsessed with the NBA, this is where the numbers and the nuance collide.
Tap in — and let's go beyond the narrative.
