Alex Barutha
@barutha.bsky.social
Senior NBA Editor @RotoWire
Co-host of the RotoWire NBA Show on Sirius XM NBA + the RotoWire Fantasy Basketball Podcast
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Alex Barutha
@barutha.bsky.social
· Nov 20
League Pass needs a setting specifically to alert me of obscure players putting up good fantasy lines:
"He's Doing It Again: Dalano Banton with 13/4/4 and 3 Blocks Heading Into 4Q"
"Will You Finally Pick Him Up? Jake LaRavia is a Machine Built to Average 9/5/4"
"He's Doing It Again: Dalano Banton with 13/4/4 and 3 Blocks Heading Into 4Q"
"Will You Finally Pick Him Up? Jake LaRavia is a Machine Built to Average 9/5/4"
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Is Josh Giddey worth a 3rd round pick this year? @barutha.bsky.social hops on with @adamking91.bsky.social to break down his mock draft team because, yep, it's that time of the year and you love it!
YT: youtu.be/JBPqFH0SSpc
YT: youtu.be/JBPqFH0SSpc
Josh Giddey went WHERE?! Mock Draft Recap with Alex Barutha
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July 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Is Josh Giddey worth a 3rd round pick this year? @barutha.bsky.social hops on with @adamking91.bsky.social to break down his mock draft team because, yep, it's that time of the year and you love it!
YT: youtu.be/JBPqFH0SSpc
YT: youtu.be/JBPqFH0SSpc
Zion Williamson has played fewer career NBA minutes than Paolo Banchero
July 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Zion Williamson has played fewer career NBA minutes than Paolo Banchero
Charles Bassey is a poor man's Day'Ron Sharpe
July 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Charles Bassey is a poor man's Day'Ron Sharpe
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July 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
For over 25 years, RotoWire has helped fantasy players and bettors stay ahead of the game.
Now, we're proud to debut the biggest evolution in our history — a fully redesigned website and fantasy football app built for how people actually play today.
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Love the new look we have at @rotowire.bsky.social!
Make sure to download the brand-new app, too. There's really no better way to stay on top of fantasy news 🏀⚽⚾
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This is the first playoff game a team has won with 3 or fewer made threes since 2009
June 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
This is the first playoff game a team has won with 3 or fewer made threes since 2009
Random NBA fact of the day:
Jason Kidd's career playoff high in points was 34.
Jason Kidd's career playoff high in points was 34.
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of regular-season games by a team committing more turnovers than their opponents is 27 -- set by the Chicago Bulls from the end of the 1981-82 season through the start of the 1982-83 season.
The longest streak of regular-season games by a team committing more turnovers than their opponents is 27 -- set by the Chicago Bulls from the end of the 1981-82 season through the start of the 1982-83 season.
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of games (regular season or playoffs) playing at least 36 minutes with zero turnovers is 5 -- belonging to Antawn Jamison, Ben Wallace and Sam Perkins.
The longest streak of games (regular season or playoffs) playing at least 36 minutes with zero turnovers is 5 -- belonging to Antawn Jamison, Ben Wallace and Sam Perkins.
June 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
Jason Kidd's career playoff high in points was 34.
Jason Kidd's career playoff high in points was 34.
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🏀 Evan Mobley averaged 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists this season
He is one of the top fantasy basketball keepers according to @barutha.bsky.social
Dynasty Rankings: www.rotowire.com/basketball/a...
He is one of the top fantasy basketball keepers according to @barutha.bsky.social
Dynasty Rankings: www.rotowire.com/basketball/a...
Top NBA Keeper Picks for All 30 Teams: 2025-26 Guide
Discover the top NBA keepers and upside plays for all 30 teams—build your dynasty fantasy basketball roster with proven talents like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and rising stars like Jalen Johnson.
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June 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🏀 Evan Mobley averaged 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists this season
He is one of the top fantasy basketball keepers according to @barutha.bsky.social
Dynasty Rankings: www.rotowire.com/basketball/a...
He is one of the top fantasy basketball keepers according to @barutha.bsky.social
Dynasty Rankings: www.rotowire.com/basketball/a...
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of regular-season games by a team committing more turnovers than their opponents is 27 -- set by the Chicago Bulls from the end of the 1981-82 season through the start of the 1982-83 season.
The longest streak of regular-season games by a team committing more turnovers than their opponents is 27 -- set by the Chicago Bulls from the end of the 1981-82 season through the start of the 1982-83 season.
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of games (regular season or playoffs) playing at least 36 minutes with zero turnovers is 5 -- belonging to Antawn Jamison, Ben Wallace and Sam Perkins.
The longest streak of games (regular season or playoffs) playing at least 36 minutes with zero turnovers is 5 -- belonging to Antawn Jamison, Ben Wallace and Sam Perkins.
Random NBA fact of the day:
The player with the most games scoring exactly one two-pointer, one three-pointer and one free throw is Robert Horry (29).
The player with the most games scoring exactly one two-pointer, one three-pointer and one free throw is Robert Horry (29).
June 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of regular-season games by a team committing more turnovers than their opponents is 27 -- set by the Chicago Bulls from the end of the 1981-82 season through the start of the 1982-83 season.
The longest streak of regular-season games by a team committing more turnovers than their opponents is 27 -- set by the Chicago Bulls from the end of the 1981-82 season through the start of the 1982-83 season.
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of games (regular season or playoffs) playing at least 36 minutes with zero turnovers is 5 -- belonging to Antawn Jamison, Ben Wallace and Sam Perkins.
The longest streak of games (regular season or playoffs) playing at least 36 minutes with zero turnovers is 5 -- belonging to Antawn Jamison, Ben Wallace and Sam Perkins.
Random NBA fact of the day:
The player with the most games scoring exactly one two-pointer, one three-pointer and one free throw is Robert Horry (29).
The player with the most games scoring exactly one two-pointer, one three-pointer and one free throw is Robert Horry (29).
Random NBA fact of the day:
The player who has scored exactly 1 point in a game the most in his career is Reggie Evans (61).
The player who has scored exactly 1 point in a game the most in his career is Reggie Evans (61).
June 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of games (regular season or playoffs) playing at least 36 minutes with zero turnovers is 5 -- belonging to Antawn Jamison, Ben Wallace and Sam Perkins.
The longest streak of games (regular season or playoffs) playing at least 36 minutes with zero turnovers is 5 -- belonging to Antawn Jamison, Ben Wallace and Sam Perkins.
For @nba.com, my article on the best fantasy basketball sleepers from this season and if they'll continue their rise in 2025-26:
www.nba.com/news/nba-fan...
www.nba.com/news/nba-fan...
NBA Fantasy: 2024-25 ADP overachievers
Looking back at who outperformed their Average Draft Position from the 2024-25 NBA fantasy season.
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May 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
For @nba.com, my article on the best fantasy basketball sleepers from this season and if they'll continue their rise in 2025-26:
www.nba.com/news/nba-fan...
www.nba.com/news/nba-fan...
Random NBA fact of the day:
The player with the most games scoring exactly one two-pointer, one three-pointer and one free throw is Robert Horry (29).
The player with the most games scoring exactly one two-pointer, one three-pointer and one free throw is Robert Horry (29).
Random NBA fact of the day:
The player who has scored exactly 1 point in a game the most in his career is Reggie Evans (61).
The player who has scored exactly 1 point in a game the most in his career is Reggie Evans (61).
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of games someone has scored exactly 20 points is four, held by four players: Jordan Crawford, Derrick McKey, Robert Parish, Earl Monroe.
The longest streak of games someone has scored exactly 20 points is four, held by four players: Jordan Crawford, Derrick McKey, Robert Parish, Earl Monroe.
May 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
The player with the most games scoring exactly one two-pointer, one three-pointer and one free throw is Robert Horry (29).
The player with the most games scoring exactly one two-pointer, one three-pointer and one free throw is Robert Horry (29).
Random NBA fact of the day:
The player who has scored exactly 1 point in a game the most in his career is Reggie Evans (61).
The player who has scored exactly 1 point in a game the most in his career is Reggie Evans (61).
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of games someone has scored exactly 20 points is four, held by four players: Jordan Crawford, Derrick McKey, Robert Parish, Earl Monroe.
The longest streak of games someone has scored exactly 20 points is four, held by four players: Jordan Crawford, Derrick McKey, Robert Parish, Earl Monroe.
Random NBA fact of the day:
Opponents have scored a total of 219 points off turnovers with Mikal Bridges on the court -- the most in these playoffs.
Opponents have scored a total of 219 points off turnovers with Mikal Bridges on the court -- the most in these playoffs.
May 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
The player who has scored exactly 1 point in a game the most in his career is Reggie Evans (61).
The player who has scored exactly 1 point in a game the most in his career is Reggie Evans (61).
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of games someone has scored exactly 20 points is four, held by four players: Jordan Crawford, Derrick McKey, Robert Parish, Earl Monroe.
The longest streak of games someone has scored exactly 20 points is four, held by four players: Jordan Crawford, Derrick McKey, Robert Parish, Earl Monroe.
Random NBA fact of the day:
Opponents have scored a total of 219 points off turnovers with Mikal Bridges on the court -- the most in these playoffs.
Opponents have scored a total of 219 points off turnovers with Mikal Bridges on the court -- the most in these playoffs.
Random NBA fact of the day:
There has not been an offensive three-second violation called this postseason.
There has not been an offensive three-second violation called this postseason.
May 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
The longest streak of games someone has scored exactly 20 points is four, held by four players: Jordan Crawford, Derrick McKey, Robert Parish, Earl Monroe.
The longest streak of games someone has scored exactly 20 points is four, held by four players: Jordan Crawford, Derrick McKey, Robert Parish, Earl Monroe.
Wolves attempting the bold strategy of leaving J Dub open every time he touches the ball
May 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Wolves attempting the bold strategy of leaving J Dub open every time he touches the ball
Random NBA fact of the day:
Opponents have scored a total of 219 points off turnovers with Mikal Bridges on the court -- the most in these playoffs.
Opponents have scored a total of 219 points off turnovers with Mikal Bridges on the court -- the most in these playoffs.
Random NBA fact of the day:
There has not been an offensive three-second violation called this postseason.
There has not been an offensive three-second violation called this postseason.
Random NBA fact of the day:
The 3-man lineup of Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam has the highest total plus-minus in the playoffs (+94).
The 3-man lineup of Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam has the highest total plus-minus in the playoffs (+94).
May 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
Opponents have scored a total of 219 points off turnovers with Mikal Bridges on the court -- the most in these playoffs.
Opponents have scored a total of 219 points off turnovers with Mikal Bridges on the court -- the most in these playoffs.
Random NBA fact of the day:
There has not been an offensive three-second violation called this postseason.
There has not been an offensive three-second violation called this postseason.
Random NBA fact of the day:
The 3-man lineup of Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam has the highest total plus-minus in the playoffs (+94).
The 3-man lineup of Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam has the highest total plus-minus in the playoffs (+94).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Ivica Zubac still leads the postseason in total points scored as a roll man (49).
Ivica Zubac still leads the postseason in total points scored as a roll man (49).
May 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
There has not been an offensive three-second violation called this postseason.
There has not been an offensive three-second violation called this postseason.
Random NBA fact of the day:
The 3-man lineup of Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam has the highest total plus-minus in the playoffs (+94).
The 3-man lineup of Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam has the highest total plus-minus in the playoffs (+94).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Ivica Zubac still leads the postseason in total points scored as a roll man (49).
Ivica Zubac still leads the postseason in total points scored as a roll man (49).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Tristan Thompson holds the NBA playoff record for most consecutive games with a negative plus-minus (13). This was achieved from 2018-2022 with three teams (BOS, CHI, CLE).
Tristan Thompson holds the NBA playoff record for most consecutive games with a negative plus-minus (13). This was achieved from 2018-2022 with three teams (BOS, CHI, CLE).
May 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
The 3-man lineup of Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam has the highest total plus-minus in the playoffs (+94).
The 3-man lineup of Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam has the highest total plus-minus in the playoffs (+94).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Ivica Zubac still leads the postseason in total points scored as a roll man (49).
Ivica Zubac still leads the postseason in total points scored as a roll man (49).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Tristan Thompson holds the NBA playoff record for most consecutive games with a negative plus-minus (13). This was achieved from 2018-2022 with three teams (BOS, CHI, CLE).
Tristan Thompson holds the NBA playoff record for most consecutive games with a negative plus-minus (13). This was achieved from 2018-2022 with three teams (BOS, CHI, CLE).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Of players with at least 250 minutes in the postseason, Donte DiVincenzo is averaging the most deflections per minute (0.14).
Of players with at least 250 minutes in the postseason, Donte DiVincenzo is averaging the most deflections per minute (0.14).
May 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
Ivica Zubac still leads the postseason in total points scored as a roll man (49).
Ivica Zubac still leads the postseason in total points scored as a roll man (49).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Tristan Thompson holds the NBA playoff record for most consecutive games with a negative plus-minus (13). This was achieved from 2018-2022 with three teams (BOS, CHI, CLE).
Tristan Thompson holds the NBA playoff record for most consecutive games with a negative plus-minus (13). This was achieved from 2018-2022 with three teams (BOS, CHI, CLE).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Of players with at least 250 minutes in the postseason, Donte DiVincenzo is averaging the most deflections per minute (0.14).
Of players with at least 250 minutes in the postseason, Donte DiVincenzo is averaging the most deflections per minute (0.14).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Russell Westbrook's most-faced opponent in NBA games is Danny Green (61 GP).
Russell Westbrook's most-faced opponent in NBA games is Danny Green (61 GP).
May 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
Tristan Thompson holds the NBA playoff record for most consecutive games with a negative plus-minus (13). This was achieved from 2018-2022 with three teams (BOS, CHI, CLE).
Tristan Thompson holds the NBA playoff record for most consecutive games with a negative plus-minus (13). This was achieved from 2018-2022 with three teams (BOS, CHI, CLE).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Of players with at least 250 minutes in the postseason, Donte DiVincenzo is averaging the most deflections per minute (0.14).
Of players with at least 250 minutes in the postseason, Donte DiVincenzo is averaging the most deflections per minute (0.14).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Russell Westbrook's most-faced opponent in NBA games is Danny Green (61 GP).
Russell Westbrook's most-faced opponent in NBA games is Danny Green (61 GP).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Aaron Gordon has totaled the most offensive rebounds in clutch time this postseason (7).
Aaron Gordon has totaled the most offensive rebounds in clutch time this postseason (7).
May 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
Of players with at least 250 minutes in the postseason, Donte DiVincenzo is averaging the most deflections per minute (0.14).
Of players with at least 250 minutes in the postseason, Donte DiVincenzo is averaging the most deflections per minute (0.14).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Russell Westbrook's most-faced opponent in NBA games is Danny Green (61 GP).
Russell Westbrook's most-faced opponent in NBA games is Danny Green (61 GP).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Aaron Gordon has totaled the most offensive rebounds in clutch time this postseason (7).
Aaron Gordon has totaled the most offensive rebounds in clutch time this postseason (7).
Random NBA fact of the day:
Giannis Antetokounmpo still leads the entire playoffs in made shots in the restricted area (44).
Giannis Antetokounmpo still leads the entire playoffs in made shots in the restricted area (44).
May 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Random NBA fact of the day:
Russell Westbrook's most-faced opponent in NBA games is Danny Green (61 GP).
Russell Westbrook's most-faced opponent in NBA games is Danny Green (61 GP).
Reposted by Alex Barutha
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