Old Man Squad Fantasy Basketball

8 INSANE Steals, "My Guys," Must Drafts & Gems with EFB's Adam Stock Sep 20, 2026 00:34:07 The PUNTMASTER makes his first appearance of the draft season with EIGHT delicious steals on draft night, including a few from his home country's team! PLAYERS COVERED: Lauri Markkanen Jarrett Allen Ty Jerome Immanuel Quickley Collin Murray-Boyles Jakob Poeltl Kel'el Ware Keegan Murray Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe, and you'll never run a lea

5 Must Drafts, "My Guys," Safe Wins, Sleepers & Rookies with Steve St. Pierre Sep 19, 2026 00:33:27 Steve St. Pierre has some amazing targets with different fantasy styles that all fit one mold: they're wins. Come find some efficient guards, assist specialists, rookies with upside and more in this five-player deep dive to kick off the My Dudes series of episodes on OMS! PLAYERS COVERED: Tyrese Haliburton James Harden Onyeka Okongwu Caleb Wilson Ty Jerome Sign up with Fantrax today to experience

Where Are the Experts Drafting My Favorite Fantasy Targets? Sep 19, 2026 00:30:11 In what is effectively the second half of our industry mock recap, Dan looks at how the analysts are handling the first and second rounds from a strategy standpoint before hunting for his favorite names and figuring out if the universe at large is higher or lower on those players than we are here at OMS. Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe, and you

Industry Expert Mock Results | Hits, Misses, Gems and Busts from My Dan Besbris Team Sep 18, 2026 00:31:34 14 industry veterans got together for a mock draft over at Breakout, and while we didn't all last through the final round, we can glean quite a bit from the first 140 picks. Today, we look at Dan's first 9 rounds - what went right, wrong, and why we got what we did. Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe, and you'll never run a league anywhere else ev

Must Draft OR Do Not Draft? The 10 Most LOVED or HATED Names in Fantasy Basketball Today! Sep 18, 2026 00:38:45 This format was a crowd-pleaser during the regular season, when we analyzed the most polarizing Adds/Drops, so we decided to bring it into the draft zone for a little Love/Hate breakdown on the most talked-about names in fantasy hoops today! Players covered: Jalen Williams, Ivica Zubac, De'Aaron Fox, Jaren Jackson Jr., Joan Beringer, Damian Lillard, Evan Mobley, Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Walker

Top-9 Safest Players to Draft | Easy Winners without the Fanfare! | Fantasy Basketball 2026 Sep 17, 2026 00:28:43 They may not be the sexiest names on the board, but they're proven winners and they're going to beat their ADP. These are the SAFEST WINS to draft in fantasy basketball in 2026. PLAYERS COVERED: Jamal Murray Trey Murphy Lauri Markkanen OG Anunoby Michael Porter Jr Ryan Rollins Kel'el Ware Norman Powell Josh Hart Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe,

The Hidden Late Diamonds | 34 Fantasy Fliers I'm Drafting for Upside! (Part 2) Sep 17, 2026 00:28:06 The first 8 rounds are easy. The rest is tough. On today's marathon show, Dan covers his favorite 34 names going AFTER the 8th round of standard 9-cat fantasy drafts, grouping them on upside, floor, predictability, and more! In part two, we get into the DEEP names and who has some 3-4 round gain potential even once we get out of the more well-known names. Sign up with Fantrax today to experience t

The Hidden Late Diamonds | 34 Fantasy Fliers I'm Drafting for Upside! (Part 1) Sep 16, 2026 00:31:12 The first 8 rounds are easy. The rest is tough. On today's marathon show, Dan covers his favorite 34 names going AFTER the 8th round of standard 9-cat fantasy drafts, grouping them on upside, floor, predictability, and more! In part one, we work our way through the first 17 names, moving toward the deep list but that's largely saved for part two. Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST c

Is this the year for a GUARD build fantasy team? | Punt TO/FG LIVE Mock Draft with Cade! Sep 16, 2026 00:28:19 For years and years, everyone has wanted to do the guard build. Everyone wanted to start with Trae Young or James Harden or Cade Cunningham, or ... whoever! Now, suddenly, those players are going in sequential rounds... is this the year of the guard? Dan gives it a go in this live mock. Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe, and you'll never run a le

NEW Steals and Busts in EVERY Round | All My Targets for Fantasy Basketball, Sorted! (Part 2) Sep 15, 2026 00:31:21 We almost forgot to rebuild this one on the new board! Almost. But fear not, Dan has his LIKES and DISLIKES from every Yahoo round, sorted, plated, and ready to serve. Part two takes us through rounds five to nine! Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe, and you'll never run a league anywhere else ever again! https://www.fantrax.com/oldmansquad NEW AR

NEW Steals & Busts in EVERY Round | All My Targets for Fantasy Basketball, Sorted! (Part 1) Sep 15, 2026 00:30:39 We almost forgot to rebuild this one on the new board! Almost. But fear not, Dan has his LIKES and DISLIKES from every Yahoo round, sorted, plated, and ready to serve. Part one gets us through the first four rounds! Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe, and you'll never run a league anywhere else ever again! https://www.fantrax.com/oldmansquad NEW A

How I'm Drafting the First Round for Head-to-Head Leagues Sep 14, 2026 00:38:34 After countless mocks, tons of research, and mostly talking to myself, alone in a bedroom, I have settled on a NEW first round order. With some BUCKETS to work from, this is it! Nikola Jokic or Victor Wembanyama Luka Doncic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Cade Cunningham or Giannis Antetokounmpo PUNTS! Tyrese Maxey or Anthony Edwards Donovan Mitchell or Jalen Johnson Jayson Tatum or Tyrese Haliburton

GUEST EPISODE - Kingy's Hidden Gems | 9 Players Who Need To Be Drafted Sep 14, 2026 00:28:04 Which players should you be targeting late in drafts? Adam brings you nine names to consider in all formats, including some veterans and unproven youngsters. No matter your build, there is always some value hiding in the later part of drafts, like Tobias Harris and Joan Beringer. Follow Adam King on Twitter: https://x.com/Adamking91 Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod

Beginner's Guide to WINNING Fantasy Basketball: 5 Rules You MUST Follow on Draft Day Sep 13, 2026 00:33:01 Back where it all began, it's the Old Man Squad Beginner's Guide to fantasy basketball! Within, Dan reveals his FIVE key tenets to simplifying fantasy hoops and winning, all at the same time. Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe, and you'll never run a league anywhere else ever again! https://www.fantrax.com/oldmansquad NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES

How to Win at Fantasy Basketball for Intermediate Players: 5 NEW Strategies to Use! Sep 13, 2026 00:32:46 Fantasy basketball is constantly evolving, and we need to change with it. In this strategy discussion episode for intermediate players, Dan breaks down the 5 biggest shifts in the fantasy landscape and how we react to them! Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe, and you'll never run a league anywhere else ever again! https://www.fantrax.com/oldmansqu

Must Draft OR Do Not Draft? The 9 Biggest RISK-REWARD Names in Fantasy Basketball 2026-27 Sep 12, 2026 00:37:31 Fantasy drafting is all about balancing risk and safe plays. Today, we will analyze 10 of the biggest risk-reward names on the board and decide if they're worth the gamble! PLAYERS COVERED: Damian Lillard, Kel'el Ware, Tyrese Haliburton, Joel Embiid, Zach Edey, Kyrie Irving, Jalen Williams, Paul George, Dejounte Murray NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-p

10-Team Mock! This Many STARS Should Be Outlawed!! Sep 12, 2026 00:31:36 10-teamers are crazy, man. You can draft a stud in basically every round through the first 11 rounds! That shouldn't be legal, but it is, so you hunt upside even harder than larger leagues, if that's even possible. NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a sing

BUSTS!? Top 5 DO NOT DRAFT Names for Fantasy Basketball 2026-27 Sep 11, 2026 00:27:24 What is this video not about? This is NOT a radioactive, don't-touch list. This is a list of players going way too early, and even if they fell a little bit, we still don't want 'em. These are guys where a simple punt doesn't fix their issue and draft day prices are way too high. This is the TOO EXPENSIVE list for 2026, version 1. NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-

Win Your League by Hunting Upside! | 6 Best Late Fliers from Adam King & Dan Besbris Sep 11, 2026 00:39:40 Late fliers are the most fun. There's almost no downside since many will get dropped onto the waiver wire, anyway, so it's all about going hunting for upside. Plus, a great one can push a good team over the top or rescue a team in bad shape. Kingy and Dan each bring 3 of their top late targets to the table in this crossover show! NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-b

14-Team Mock! Yes, We Finally Went Bigger on a Nikola Jokic Squad! Sep 10, 2026 00:38:32 You've been begging for a 14-teamer, so we did it! Dan gave himself second pick, though, because he was feeling like an easier run, and sure enough, life is just better when you've got Nikola Jokic on your roster. NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a singl

NEW VALUES?? Must-Drafts & Do-Not-Drafts | 19 Biggest DROPS in Fantasy Basketball Sep 9, 2026 00:34:16 19 players are tumbling down draft boards, and while some are hurt or otherwise occupied, SOME might become values where they hadn't been before! NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't chan

LIVE MOCK! Tyrese Haliburton EFFICIENCY Build! Fantasy Basketball 2026-27 Sep 9, 2026 00:36:59 I set out to make a punt points team and instead built a team that made no sense around Tyrese Haliburton (my first pick) but overall has a lot of really strong areas. Is this a team that needs one big trade to win it all? NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't ge

Hype Train Must-Drafts & Do-Not-Drafts | 12 Biggest ADP Risers in Fantasy Basketball Sep 8, 2026 00:42:13 We have ADP shifts, and they're wild as heck! Some key players are going way earlier: are they worth the price? At what point do they become too expensive? Can we even believe the numbers? NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely

LIVE Anthony Edwards MOCK! Dan's FAILING Hard at Pick 6 Sep 8, 2026 00:27:05 The 6th spot just stinks. But Dan had to pick it to make sure he could run a proper Anthony Edwards mock and not get sniped in the 1st round. But then all hell broke loose and his team makes no sense. Please help this man. NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't ge

The BEST PLAYERS in Fantasy Basketball in 2026-27 | TOTALS Ranks, Top-12/First Round Sep 8, 2026 00:32:38 This one was WAY harder. Perhaps because our task was impossible, but it's worth a shot. Dan gives you his top-12 TOTALS performers this coming season, working through injury history and expected outcomes to try to avoid some risk... if you're into that sort of thing. NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man S

The BEST PLAYERS in Fantasy Basketball in 2026-27 | PER-GAME Ranks, Top-12/First Round Sep 7, 2026 00:32:56 Who are the 12 BEST players in all of fantasy basketball? We've got 'em. Or at least, the per-game first rounders, even if some of these guys won't clear 45 games played. Line 'em up! NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to s

GUEST EPISODE - Mock Recap! | Auction Values, Yahoo Ranks, How to GET YOUR GUYS! | Kingy and Thunder Dan Sep 7, 2026 00:48:53 Adam is joined by Thunder Dan to dive into the recent auction mock draft. Starting with players Yahoo ranks, Dan attempts to attach a dollar value to each player inside the top 40, based on the auction results. Which players are the best value? Who was an overpay? Are there any trends to look for in your auction drafts? Follow Adam King on Twitter: https://x.com/Adamking91 Listen and subscribe on

LIVE MOCK Pick 3! SGA Team Going UPSIDE Hunting! Sep 6, 2026 00:27:24 At pick three, a popular choice is certainly Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Should you punt threes? Should you punt assists? Should you just draft a bunch of studs and see where the chips fall? NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely

CLIPPERS IN PURGATORY! Kawhi Leonard Punishment Drops | Ben Simmons Signs with Kings! Sep 6, 2026 00:28:02 The NBA has issued a punishment to the LA Clippers for salary cap circumvention and it's a doozy! What does it mean for the Clippers and for fantasy basketball in the coming months? And hey, Ben Simmons offseason workout videos finally did the trick! NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON

LIVE MOCK! Giannis Antetokounmpo Punt Free Throw NAILED IT THIS TIME? Sep 5, 2026 00:32:47 A mock so fun we did it twice! But this time, we nailed it. Sengun made it to us in the 2nd, Mobley stuck around for a while and we didn't put off the traditional big quite as long and it's all starting to come together. NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get

How I'm Drafting the 2nd Round | Flagg, Durant, Barnes, More Tough Calls (Part 2) Sep 5, 2026 00:30:22 This is the meat of it all, friends. Who wins the battle as the best second rounder this season? Is there space for punting? Do we want well-rounded? How will Cooper Flagg improve, and how will guys like Scottie Barnes handle new teammates? Part two takes us through to the end of the round and into the start of the third! NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketbal

How I'm Drafting the 2nd Round | Flagg, Durant, Barnes, More Tough Calls (Part 1) Sep 4, 2026 00:30:56 This is the meat of it all, friends. Who wins the battle as the best second rounder this season? Is there space for punting? Do we want well-rounded? How will Cooper Flagg improve, and how will guys like Scottie Barnes handle new teammates? Part one features the players going just after the turn! NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026

LIVE MOCK! Giannis Antetokounmpo Punt Free Throw Team! Sep 4, 2026 00:27:08 With so many similar players going in the 6-12 range, is this the year to flip the board and punt free throws with Giannis? Perhaps, but we're going to need a few mocks to see where the key guys are going and how they blend! NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't

FIRST ROUND ADP BATTLES! | Critical, Game-Changing Decisions in the Top-12 (Part 2) Sep 3, 2026 00:27:42 It all comes down to choices. A versus B. B versus C. And in the first round, that one single choice can swing your entire season. On this episode, Dan reveals his pick in every first round critical dilemma! Part two covers the back half of the first round. NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a

FIRST ROUND ADP BATTLES! | Critical, Game-Changing Decisions in the Top-12 (Part 1) Sep 2, 2026 00:31:24 It all comes down to choices. A versus B. B versus C. And in the first round, that one single choice can swing your entire season. On this episode, Dan reveals his pick in every first round critical dilemma! Part one covers the first 2-3 nearly impossible calls. NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad h

LIVE MOCK with a NASTY Pick 8! Jayson Tatum Build but CENTERS in Short Supply Again? Sep 2, 2026 00:35:11 Those middle slots sure do stink. Dan was asked to do a Jayson Tatum mock and he obliged, building a weirdly well-rounded team, but once again lacking in the big man stats that should have been a target. How can we fix this mistake? NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and

Hype Train Risers! 5 Must-Draft Targets Before They Get Too Expensive?! Sep 1, 2026 00:32:55 These five players have an ADP that doesn't correlate to their pre-rank. On the show, Dan takes a look at WHY that might be happening and whether they're worth the cost. NEW ARTICLE - POST HYPE NAMES!: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-post-hype-breakouts-2026/1918719?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mis

LIVE MOCK PICK 3! What if you totally SCREW UP a pick?? Sep 1, 2026 00:35:43 What if you are recording a show while doing a mock and completely forget to make a pick? What if the autopick that lands basically ruins your team build? Good news: you can find out right here! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. I

Post-Hype Breakouts! 5 Players Ready to Pop After Disappointing Runs! Sep 1, 2026 00:31:01 Post-hype players are typically those that were overdrafted the prior year or simply forgotten by time that are ready to breakout or break BACK out again this season! Here are FIVE such targets for your fantasy drafts that will zip up the board even if other folks don't believe in them anymore. I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketb

Biggest Fantasy News of the Past Week! Kuminga, Sharpe, Mathurin, Clips! Aug 31, 2026 00:27:00 We've been putting off covering the latest news in the NBA for reasons we can't fully explain, so here's a special late Sunday/early Monday episode to go over the largest happenings, including injuries to Blazers and Clippers, a signing in New Orleans, and more! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-an

The Ultimate LEAGUE WINNERS List for Fantasy Basketball | 5 Players You MUST Get in Your Drafts!! Aug 30, 2026 00:28:53 What's a League Winner, anyway? Dan defines them as players that are not only jumping up the board with a little risk, but potentially jumping so high that they can push a middling team to the top or save a club that loses a top pick. These are the best of the best of the best on the whole list - the can't miss names we love! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://ww

LIVE MOCK at Pick 4! DOMINANT Luka Doncic Draft with Steal after Steal! Aug 30, 2026 00:31:33 Sometimes things just work out. We got Luka Doncic at the four spot to no one's surprise, but then sweet values just kept tumbling our way and who are we to say no? I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a singl

My Perfect Fantasy Basketball Draft | Best Choice in the MIDDLE of EVERY ROUND | The Hardest Spot! Aug 29, 2026 00:31:59 Arguably the toughest area to draft this year, it's the MIDDLE of the round! This used to be Dan's favorite, but with a group of similar fantasy players all going in the 5-8 range, the board shrinks the rest of the way and we need to be nimble. Who are our favorites, though? I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-player

LIVE MOCK from the 11 Hole! Reaching, Autos, and More in a CRAP Draft! Aug 29, 2026 00:24:46 We had some folks making insane reaches. We had some people drop out and turn auto-pick... in the end, we got more of our targets, but what was the cause? What did we learn from this mess? I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1

My Perfect Fantasy Basketball Draft | Best Choice in EVERY ROUND with a LATE Pick! Aug 28, 2026 00:29:46 Everyone always spits on the turn, but this year, it's not so bad! Who are Dan's favorite grabs if you have a late pick? Today, we'll explore each of the first 10 rounds of a draft, assuming you won't have access to the guys that are off the board before then! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-

LIVE MOCK from the 7! When to reach and when to go safe Aug 28, 2026 00:36:31 As we continue to mock from every draft position, slot seven ends up as one of the tougher ones but not THE hardest. Dan ends up with a fairly solid draft early, and then works into his team build later. How did we do? I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS The Old Man Sq

My Perfect Fantasy Basketball Draft | Best Choice in EVERY ROUND with a TOP 4 Pick! Aug 27, 2026 00:30:19 I love doing this exercise every year, and we'll do it each time the board shuffles, too. Here are Dan's favorite picks in each of the first 10 rounds if you have an early pick! Can we replicate our FAVORITE draft in a real setting? Let's hope so! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1

Is This the HARDEST Mock of All Time?? 6th Pick Against Followers! Fantasy Basketball Aug 27, 2026 00:33:30 The 6th pick is generally regarded as the toughest spot this season (so far), but the difficulty level got jacked up another click when Dan decided to mock from that slot against almost all followers. Oh no! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a P

EVERY Steal, Sleeper, Gem, Clunker, Bust and Flier! ADP Board LIVE First Look (Part 2) Aug 26, 2026 00:26:49 ADP data is here! Dan looks at over 200 names in this marathon (2-part) episode, and in a new format, it's a LIVE first-pass where listeners/viewers can see how Dan approaches lists, separates winners from losers and makes it friendly for you! In part two, Dan goes speed mode for the remaining 150+ names! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fant

EVERY Steal, Sleeper, Gem, Clunker, Bust and Flier! ADP Board LIVE First Look (Part 1) Aug 26, 2026 00:30:21 ADP data is here! Dan looks at over 200 names in this marathon (2-part) episode, and in a new format, it's a LIVE first-pass where listeners/viewers can see how Dan approaches lists, separates winners from losers and makes it friendly for you! In part one, Dan covers the first 5+ rounds. I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mis

2nd LIVE MOCK of the 2026-27 Season! FIRST Pick! | Yahoo Head-to-Head, Jokic is Easy Aug 25, 2026 00:32:34 Mocks, mocks, and more mocks! This is our second LIVE mock of the season, and Dan decided to roll with the FIRST pick. We did the turn last time, so this go-round we'll rock the other end! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1

Must-Drafts & Do Not Drafts | 15 Players Skyrocketing or Tumbling in Rankings | Yahoo Board 2 Aug 25, 2026 00:35:52 Yahoo's second board is out, and it's not a massive list of movers, but the ones that did, well, we have a few thoughts. Let's dive into the risers and fallers of board two and see if they've become steals, busts, or neither! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS The Old

The Yahoo 4th ROUND! Turnover DISASTERS in the Top-48! First Look! Aug 24, 2026 00:31:59 Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Deni Avdija, and more! These guys were all 8-category success stories last year moving into crowded situations. Is there any reason to even consider them in the 40's? What about high-risk, high-reward names like Markkanen, Kyrie, Joel? I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-a

Who to Pair with Your First Pick | First Look Punting and Pairing Guide (Part 2) Aug 23, 2026 00:31:39 Pairing is overrated. I've said it for 20 years. But in head-to-head formats, you can gain an edge by leaning into particular build types with your top two grabs. Yahoo's first rank board is here, so let's have an initial crack at this annual challenge. In part two, we cover Cade through Haliburton to finish off the top 12. I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.

Who to Pair with Your First Pick | First Look Punting and Pairing Guide (Part 1) Aug 23, 2026 00:29:04 Pairing is overrated. I've said it for 20 years. But in head-to-head formats, you can gain an edge by leaning into particular build types with your top two grabs. Yahoo's first rank board is here, so let's have an initial crack at this annual challenge. In part one, we make our way through the first five names. I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.co

The Yahoo THIRD ROUND! My Favorites in the Fantasy Basketball Top-36! First Look! Aug 23, 2026 00:36:17 I love the third round. There, I said it. It's PACKED with delicious values. Players that should probably be going in the second round, and we can only hope it stays that way. Come find out who! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. I

The Yahoo SECOND ROUND! Must-Drafts and AVOIDS in the Fantasy Basketball Top-25! First Look! Aug 22, 2026 00:32:50 When is the right time to snag Karl-Anthony Towns off a Finals run? Can Anthony Davis survive the year? Is Cooper Flagg ready to jump into the 1st round? The 13-24 zone is filled with risk, and Dan kind of hates the whole damn thing, but maybe we can find a way through it. I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-

The Yahoo FIRST ROUND! Steals, Punts and Must-Drafts in the Fantasy Basketball Top-12! First Look! Aug 22, 2026 00:40:45 There's even more to cover in the Yahoo rankings! Today, we'll work through the first 12 names. Who does Dan love? Hate? Are there key punts to make it work? Can we take any risks this early? I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's

8 Must Drafts, Adam King's and Dan's "My Guys," Values, Sleepers | FIRST LOOK Fantasy Basketball Aug 21, 2026 00:32:45 It's FIRST LOOK time on the fabled Yahoo boards, and Kingy and Dan finally got their schedules aligned enough to drop their 8 favorites! I'm a writer again! Check out my first article on ROTOBALLER: https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-mispriced-players-sleepers-and-values-2026/1911723?pa=OMS The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to

First LIVE MOCK of the 2026-27 Season! How Many Targets Can I Get? | Yahoo Head-to-Head, 12th Pick Aug 21, 2026 00:32:24 Yahoo Leagues (and mocks) are BOTH open! Why wait? Dan takes the 12th pick, rolling on the turn in this FIRST LIVE MOCK of the 2026-27 Fantasy NBA draft season, and we definitely learned a few things! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Foll

Steals and Busts in EVERY Round | How to Win Your 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball League (Part 2) Aug 20, 2026 00:28:43 Yahoo Leagues are OPEN! Fantasy NBA is back, and Dan wasted NO time in breaking down the best and worst picks in the first eight rounds. Part two of this series covers rounds 5-8. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twi

Steals and Busts in EVERY Round | How to Win Your 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball League (Part 1) Aug 19, 2026 00:31:38 Yahoo Leagues are OPEN! Fantasy NBA is back, and Dan wasted NO time in breaking down the best and worst picks in the first eight rounds. Part one of this series covers rounds 1-4. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twi

Worst of the Worst: Top NEGATIVE Impact Players and How to Draft Them Aug 19, 2026 00:42:03 Who are the WORST players to have on your fantasy team for each category? Are some of those players more conducive to a punt than others? Dan goes through some key names and how to win with them (or without them). The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldm

Mock Draft Post LeBron Decision Recap! 144 Picks Analyzed (Part 2) Aug 18, 2026 00:26:42 Today we give you the whole kit and caboodle! Dan breaks down all 144 picks of an expert mock draft after LeBron chose Philly. On part two, we focus intently on the final 48 names taken to figure out where No Man's Land begins, and where the reliable names truly run out and we move into the deep flier zone! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entire

Mock Draft Post LeBron Decision Recap! 144 Picks Analyzed (Part 1) Aug 17, 2026 00:30:01 Today we give you the whole kit and caboodle! Dan breaks down all 144 picks of an expert mock draft after LeBron chose Philly. On part one, we lightning round through the first 60 (since we covered them last week) and deep dive the next 24. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. http

Breakout Players for Fantasy Basketball | Top-7 Insane Upside Players BEFORE ADP Data for 2026 Aug 15, 2026 00:30:03 We don't even have proper ADP data, but we have some expert drafts, and based on THOSE results, these are the top-7 names that Dan believes have a chance to breakout (or RE-breakout) and take your team to the title! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/ol

Mock Draft! Dan's Games Cap Favorites in the Top-60 (Part 2) Aug 14, 2026 00:27:42 Games cap format opens things up just a little bit for risk, but the general mock remained mostly the same. Or did it? Dan goes through the first 60 picks in an analyst mock draft that took place after the LeBron-to-Philly news, spending some extra time on the most polarizing names in the fantasy community in August! In part two, it's the rest of the third round, the fourth and fifth, and the best

Mock Draft! Dan's Games Cap Favorites in the Top-60 (Part 1) Aug 13, 2026 00:32:26 Games cap format opens things up just a little bit for risk, but the general mock remained mostly the same. Or did it? Dan goes through the first 60 picks in an analyst mock draft that took place after the LeBron-to-Philly news, spending some extra time on the most polarizing names in the fantasy community in August! In part one, we linger a bit on Tyrese Maxey, the name generating (arguably) the

5 Riskiest Players in Fantasy Drafts | But I LOVE a Few! Aug 12, 2026 00:32:53 FIVE players missed all (or almost all) of last season recovering from Achilles and ACL injuries. Most of them are (or were) early-round players. How do we draft them this year? The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitt

Early Round Values! Dan's First List of Potential Slipping Targets in the Top-50! Aug 11, 2026 00:29:24 We've done a few mock drafts now, and these are 10 names that are falling more than they should! So come on down, join us for Dan's first list of potential slipping early-round values! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris o

Top-25 Critical Decisions! How I'm Drafting the 1st and 2nd Rounds! Aug 10, 2026 00:34:18 By popular demand, Dan is giving you more of exactly how he's drafting names at the top of the board. On this program, we lightning round through the first 11 names (since we covered them last week), and then attack the next 13-to-14 players that Dan would use to populate the first two rounds of drafts (for now). The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is

GUEST SHOW - How Safe is Tyrese Haliburton? | Early Mock Draft Breakdown | Kingy and Steve St Pierre Aug 9, 2026 00:34:56 Adam is joined by Steve St Pierre to discuss his team from the recent industry mock draft. Steve went with Tyrese Haliburton in the first round, followed by a mix of youth and veterans, including Kawhi Leonard, Keyonte George and Paul Reed. Are we comfortable taking Haliburton with pick seven? How safe is Kawhi in the second round? Follow Adam King on Twitter: https://x.com/Adamking91 Listen and s

GUEST SHOW - Can Sabonis Bounce Back? | Early Mock Draft Breakdown | Kingy & D Mac Aug 7, 2026 00:25:48 Adam and D Mac are back, this time breaking down his team from a recent industry mock draft. After landing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, D Mac grabbed Derrick White (accidentally) with his second pick, followed by Jamal Murray and Domantas Sabonis. Follow Adam King on Twitter: https://x.com/Adamking91 Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-it-a-fantasy-basketball-po

First Round Dilemmas! How I'm Drafting the Top-15! Aug 6, 2026 00:26:59 It's time to take another look at the top of the board. LeBron James has signed with the Sixers and the board is beginning to settle into place, but where would Dan take players in a fantasy draft if you had one today? The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw

Mock Recap! The FULL BOARD - 144 Picks Analyzed (Part 2) Aug 5, 2026 00:29:31 We meant to do this show last week, but ended up delaying it until now... but hey, it's still good! Dan goes through ALL 144 picks in the most recent industry mock, including a speed round recap of the top-60, to find the best, worst, and everything in between. Now in part two, Dan breaks down the later picks, including the top fliers, upside options and the boring plodders that might make up a us

Mock Recap! The FULL BOARD - 144 Picks Analyzed (Part 1) Aug 4, 2026 00:28:46 We meant to do this show last week, but ended up delaying it until now... but hey, it's still good! Dan goes through ALL 144 picks in the most recent industry mock, including a speed round recap of the top-60, to find the best, worst, and everything in between. Here in part one, come with Dan through roughly pick 100! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. I

Stud Sleepers, Values and Busts on the Pistons, Bulls and Bucks (Ep 10/10) Aug 3, 2026 00:32:56 Jalen Duren's lingering free agency is the biggest story on any of these three teams, but we've also got some young and interesting names on the Bulls and Bucks. Plus, are there a few Old Man types hiding between the youngsters? The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patr

Stud Sleepers, Values and Busts on the Nets, Pacers and Cavaliers (Ep 9/10) Jul 31, 2026 00:36:00 Another trio in the books! The Nets added Julius Randle and a potentially interesting rookie, but is there enough usage to go around? The Pacers have Tyrese Haliburton back, but do they immediately jump back to being contenders? The Cavaliers have done next to nothing this offseason. So that's pretty whack. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entire

Mock Recap! My OWN Team Breakdown, with Values, Safe Plays and Great Longshot Fliers Jul 30, 2026 00:32:25 Part 3 of our mock recap series is a little bit of a spin-off episode, as Dan breaks down his OWN team, which trended a bit more towards a roto build, but with a few sleepers, a great flier, some safe picks and a host of values. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patr

Mock Recap! Dan's Hits and Misses in the Top-60! (Part 2) Jul 29, 2026 00:28:14 It's not that early any more! Free agency is done, and Kingy hosted another great mock, so Dan decided to settle into the comfy chair for a long haul through the whole thing. PART 2, here, contains thoughts on how to draft with floor and upside in mind, as well as the steals and busts in the 35-60 range! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely

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