Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Yahoo has dropped their 2025 fantasy basketball rankings, and it’s already sparking major debate. Are stars like Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Victor Wembanyama ranked correctly? Or is Yahoo way off the mark?

Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, digs into Yahoo’s top 24 fantasy players while calling out the biggest overvalued and underrated picks. Is Ivica Zubac really worth a top-30 spot? Could guys like Ame...

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025-26 NBA season with big questions for both real basketball and fantasy hoops. Darius Garland’s injury clouds the start of the year, while Donovan Mitchell may be forced into a larger offensive role. Can Evan Mobley break out as a true franchise cornerstone? And what should fantasy basketball managers expect from Jarrett Allen under Kenny Atkinson’s new rotation?

Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fan...

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2025/26 NBA season with one of the league’s biggest shakeups — and Giannis Antetokounmpo could be heading for a triple-double season.

Josh Lloyd is joined by Camille Davis (@CamilleMonae) from Locked On Bucks to break down Milwaukee’s new look. They dig into the point guard battle between Kevin Porter Jr., Cole Anthony, and Ryan Rollins, how Doc Rivers’ coaching style might push the Bucks to play faster...

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Indiana Pacers season preview with Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, and Bennedict Mathurin stepping into bigger roles after Tyrese Haliburton’s injury. Josh Lloyd (Locked On Fantasy Basketball) and Tony East (Locked On Pacers) analyze how Nembhard’s playoff leap, Siakam’s playmaking, and Mathurin’s starting spot reshape both the Pacers’ playoff hopes and fantasy basketball outlook.

Key topics:

Nembhard’s three-...

The Brooklyn Nets head into the 2025-26 NBA season facing tough questions about their future.
Can Cam Thomas finally break out, or will contract drama derail him? Is Nick Claxton’s $100M deal a long-term anchor or a mistake?

Josh Lloyd is joined by Erik Slater (Locked On Nets) to break down:

Rookie point guards’ struggles and upside

Noah Clowney’s stalled development

Cam Thomas’ contract situation

Claxton’s role in a potential rebuild

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The NBA has officially released the 25/26 schedule, and the fantasy basketball implications are massive. Back-to-back games, quality matchups, and playoff weeks could decide your league championship.

Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down:

Which teams face brutal back-to-backs (LaMelo Ball, Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard risk spots)

Why 5-game weeks and 2-game weeks can swing your fantasy playoffs

How Yah...

NBA Fantasy Basketball: The New York Knicks enter the 25/26 season with major changes. Tom Thibodeau is out, Mike Brown is in, and the rotation could look very different. OG Anunoby’s offensive leap and Josh Hart’s reduced minutes are front and centre for fantasy discussions.

Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, teams up with Gavin Schall from Locked On Knicks to break down how Brown’s system may change play...

The LA Clippers have reloaded for the 2025-26 NBA season — and fantasy basketball managers need to know what it means for draft day. With Bradley Beal, John Collins, and Brook Lopez joining Kawhi Leonard, this roster looks drastically different from last season.

Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast talks wth Darian Vaziri of Locked On Clippers out this new look squad. We cover Kawhi Leonard’s elite upside vs ...

NBA Fantasy Basketball — Washington Wizards 2025–26 Season Preview. We dig into Tre Johnson’s rookie usage, Bilal Coulibaly’s two-way growth, and Alex Sarr’s shooting slump: why it happened and what to expect next. Plus rotation notes, minute projections, and where the fantasy value actually is on this roster.

What we cover

Tre Johnson: early role, shot profile, realistic stat range

Bilal Coulibaly: defensive stocks → offensive bump?

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The 2025-26 fantasy basketball mock draft is here! Josh Lloyd breaks down every pick, the top draft strategies, and which players could be league winners this season. From the first overall pick to late-round sleepers, get the insight you need to dominate your draft.

He picked from the third slot and started his draft with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama went in the top two selections.

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Josh Lloyd is joined by Mike Richman from Locked On Blazers to break down the Portland Trail Blazers’ fantasy basketball outlook for the upcoming season. They cover Scoot Henderson’s development, Jerami Grant’s massive contract, and how Jrue Holiday’s arrival impacts Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe’s playing time.

They also dive into Donovan Clingan’s role as the likely starting center, questions around his conditioning, and how ...

The Toronto Raptors have undergone a serious roster shakeup — but does it actually make them better for NBA Fantasy Basketball? Josh Lloyd is joined by Sean Woodley from Locked On Raptors to break down Brandon Ingram’s arrival, Scottie Barnes’ expanded role, and Immanuel Quickley’s importance as the lead guard.

They also dive into Jakob Poeltl’s defensive anchor role, RJ Barrett’s fit, potential small-ball looks, and how Toronto’s f...

NBA Fantasy Basketball: A deep dive into the Miami Heat’s offseason shakeup, their new-look rotation, and the fantasy implications for your draft.

🏀 Key Topics Covered:

Bam Adebayo taking on an expanded offensive role and possible three-point addition to his game

Tyler Herro running point guard and how it reshapes Miami’s offense

Norman Powell’s arrival and what it means for minutes, usage, and shot volume

How Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Niko...

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Orlando Magic Season Preview

The Orlando Magic are making big moves this season — and the fantasy basketball world should be watching closely.

Roster Shakeup: How Desmond Bane’s arrival impacts Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.

Franz Wagner’s Recovery: Shooting struggles post-injury, improved mechanics spotted at EuroBasket, and what it means for Orlando’s offense.

Wendell Carter Jr.: Why he’s locked in as starti...

Los Angeles Lakers Season Preview | Fantasy Basketball Outlook 2025–26

Josh Lloyd and Andy Kamenetzky break down the Lakers’ offseason—and its fantasy fallout. Key additions like DeAndre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia shift rotations alongside returning core members Luka Dončić, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves.

Here’s what fantasy managers need to know:

Center Upgrade – Ayton’s presence in the paint should transform rebounding ...

NBA Fantasy Basketball – Atlanta Hawks Season Preview. We break down the likely starting five, rotation battles, and draft values for Trae Young, Kristaps Porziņģis, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Zaccharie Risacher, Dyson Daniels and more. With Porziņģis now in Atlanta (plus additions like NAW and Luke Kennard), minutes and usage shift across the frontcourt and wing—raising questions about Okongwu’s role, KP’s health/maintenance, ...

Josh Lloyd is joined by Matt George to break down the Sacramento Kings’ offseason shake-up. They cover the Russell Westbrook rumors, Keegan Murray’s role under new head coach Doug Christie, and how a change in pace and strategy could impact fantasy basketball. The discussion also covers Malik Monk’s future, Dennis Schroder’s arrival, and what it all means for Sacramento’s rotation and fantasy value.

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🎧 San Antonio Spurs Season Preview | Fantasy Basketball Impact of Wembanyama, Vassell, Castle & More

Josh Lloyd is joined by Jeff Garcia of Locked On Spurs to break down the San Antonio Spurs heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. We dive deep into Victor Wembanyama’s fantasy basketball outlook, the messy guard rotation with Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox, and whether Devin Vassell’s role is secure. Can Jeremy Sochan ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a quiet offseason, but there are still key fantasy basketball questions to answer. What happens with Jaden McDaniels? And does Rob Dillingham have a path to minutes behind Mike Conley?

Is Rudy Gobert still a reliable big? Should you take a late flier on Naz Reid? And what's the realistic upside for Terrence Shannon Jr.?

This is your complete Minnesota Timberwolves fantasy basketball season preview for 2...