Fantasy Fast Break

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Fantasy Fast Break

With over 15 years of experience writing about fantasy basketball, Erik Ong is taking his game to the podcasting arena, launching the Fantasy Fast Break podcast. Ong was an editor at SportsEthos and has been published on other sites such as Sports Illustrated and Fansided. From draft prep to condensed daily recaps, to insightful analysis as well as player pickup recommendations — Erik has everyone, from the casual newbie to the seasoned competitive manager, covered. During the season, FFB is here to provide fantasy managers with an easy-to-digest recap of relevant daily NBA news and their fantasy impact, notable stat lines from the box scores, and players whose promising performances make them worthy of consideration as adds in fantasy leagues. During the offseason, the show’s content is all about draft preparation, strategies, and deep-dive player analysis — all geared to help managers crush their leagues’ drafts.

  1. Injury Replacement Adds From Tuesday Night

    NOV 13

    Injury Replacement Adds From Tuesday Night

    We're dealing with many injuries in the NBA right now, but amid that storm, a light shines through and Erik has his finger on the pulse of pickups who are currently replacement players for injured ones. From Mason Plumlee, to Mousa Diabate, a bunch of big men have stepped up their games as they earned more minutes on Tuesday night.

    22 min
  2. Chet Goes Down, De'Anthony Melton Pops on Sunday

    NOV 11

    Chet Goes Down, De'Anthony Melton Pops on Sunday

    Sunday was a brutal day for injuries. The fantasy basketball space now has to deal with missing Chet Holmgren, who is out for at least two and a half months with a fracture in his hip. While Erik laments the loss of his favorite player, he is given hope by the Washington Wizards as the team is looking like a fantasy gold mine. De'Anthony Melton exploded with a huge double-double in a start for the Warriors and he's looking like a must-add player right now.

    30 min
  3. Players to Add Based on Injuries and 7-day Value Trends

    NOV 6

    Players to Add Based on Injuries and 7-day Value Trends

    Erik is back in action after fixing his sleep schedule. He unpacks the latest injury news on Tuesday night but also digs through value pickups based on 7-day averages. He likes Kyshawn George, Aaron Wiggins and clearly, Peyton Watson as add targets. He provides some deep-league options based off his own moves and observations in his competitive leagues.

    18 min
  4. Paul George to Debut on Monday plus Stream Advice for Week 3

    NOV 4

    Paul George to Debut on Monday plus Stream Advice for Week 3

    Paul George is set to make his long-awaited Sixers debut on Monday. Erik recaps Sunday night's games in this episode but with a three-game slate, he managed to find time to throw in some bonus content. He tosses out a lot of names of players who can be streamed for Week 3 in fantasy basketball -- mostly for 3-point shooting bu

    24 min
  5. Wemby Goes Off on Thursday, Banchero Hurt

    NOV 1

    Wemby Goes Off on Thursday, Banchero Hurt

    The bad news keeps on coming. The latest injury news to hit fantasy managers came on Thursday night with Paolo Bancher expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with a torn oblique. It wasn't all doom and gloom in the NBA that night as we saw two players record triple-doubles and Victor Wembanyama dropping an ultra-rare 5-by-5 stat line.

    23 min
  6. The Replacements - Players Who Will Step Up Amid Recent Injuries

    OCT 31

    The Replacements - Players Who Will Step Up Amid Recent Injuries

    We're only two weeks into the NBA season and it feels like there is already so much injury news. It's quite overwhelming. Erik is here to, not to save, but maybe salvage the day by shining a light on some replacement players who are receiving extra opportunities thanks to injuries sustained by teammates. From Jose Alvarado to Jonathan Mogbo, and even Isaiah Jackson -- Erik breaks down their outlook for the near and long term.

    16 min
  7. Players Worth Picking Up: 30-Team Edition

    OCT 30

    Players Worth Picking Up: 30-Team Edition

    Erik switches things up in this episode and decides to address a growing need for fantasy managers. He answers questions about players like Zaccharie Risacher, Jordan Hawkins, Tre Mann, Yves Missi and many more. Who are viable pickups and who are the players likely to sustain fantasy-relevant value moving forward? Erik digs through all 30 NBA teams and shares his thoughts.

    34 min
  8. NBA Week 1 is in the Books - Zaccharie Risacher Finally Starts

    OCT 28

    NBA Week 1 is in the Books - Zaccharie Risacher Finally Starts

    Week 1 of the 2024-25 NBA season is officially in the books and Erik recaps the action that took place on Sunday night. Only a handful of rookies have managed to hold on to fantasy value. It's been a rough first week for the draft class. However, Zaccharie Risacher did look impressive as a starter last night with 13 points. Who are the stashes, who are the must-add players, who are just fool's gold (Obi Toppin)? Erik has the dish for your fantasy basketball needs

    30 min
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About

With over 15 years of experience writing about fantasy basketball, Erik Ong is taking his game to the podcasting arena, launching the Fantasy Fast Break podcast. Ong was an editor at SportsEthos and has been published on other sites such as Sports Illustrated and Fansided. From draft prep to condensed daily recaps, to insightful analysis as well as player pickup recommendations — Erik has everyone, from the casual newbie to the seasoned competitive manager, covered. During the season, FFB is here to provide fantasy managers with an easy-to-digest recap of relevant daily NBA news and their fantasy impact, notable stat lines from the box scores, and players whose promising performances make them worthy of consideration as adds in fantasy leagues. During the offseason, the show’s content is all about draft preparation, strategies, and deep-dive player analysis — all geared to help managers crush their leagues’ drafts.

Information

  • Creator
    Old Man Squad Sports Network
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Fantasy Fast Break

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