Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

NBA Cup chaos shakes up the fantasy landscape as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury status and shifting lineups wreak havoc ahead of Thanksgiving. Is a surprise streaming breakout around the corner? Josh Lloyd breaks down all nine matchups, from Boston’s center roulette and Pistons’ potential starting shakeup to OG Anunoby’s absence impacting Knicks-Hornets and the Thunder’s infamous injury secrecy with Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins...

Are early-season fantasy basketball stars headed for a fall? Josh Lloyd calls out top regression candidates, revealing why Desmond Bane, Andrew Nembhard, and rookie sensation Kel’el Ware may not sustain their hot streaks. Relying on sharp statistical analysis and real-player data, he uncovers how unsustainable shooting splits, inflated usage, and imminent returns of key teammates threaten the short-term production of these fantasy ...

NBA fantasy managers scramble as bizarre benchings and breakout performances shake up the league. Is Kel’el Ware’s hot streak for the Miami Heat here to stay, or will Erik Spoelstra’s rotations put a cap on his fantasy upside? Josh Lloyd breaks down the night’s wildest box scores, from Noah Clowney’s 39-minute explosion for the Brooklyn Nets to Derik Queen’s first stumble with the New Orleans Pelicans after a hyped run.

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Only three NBA games on Tuesday mean every fantasy basketball move counts—are you ready to capitalize? Josh Lloyd breaks down the must-stream pickups and crucial injury updates for the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, LA Clippers, and Los Angeles Lakers. With Trae Young out, Marvin Bagley questionable, and Joel Embiid unlikely to play, will underrated assets like Khris Middleton, Bilal Coulibaly...

Six fantasy basketball stars are primed for turnaround—can savvy managers capitalize before the market shifts? Josh Lloyd spotlights buy-low opportunities on Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Struggling three-point shooting and block rates are holding key players back, but regression and teammate dynamics could unlock hidden value for patient fantasy ...

Miami Heat fans are buzzing: does big man Kel’el Ware deserve to stay in the starting lineup with Tyler Herro returning? Josh Lloyd debates Ware’s explosive 20-point, 16-rebound night and highlights key fantasy pitfalls with Eric Spoelstra’s unpredictable rotations. The episode also spotlights Peyton Watson’s rising value for the Denver Nuggets following Aaron Gordon's injury and weighs the future prospects of promising rookies lik...

Week 5 wraps up with eight NBA games packed with fantasy implications—who will boost your lineup on Sunday’s crucial slate? Key stream options like Keldon Johnson, Anthony Black, Terance Mann, Andre Drummond, and Neemias Queta could decide close matchups, especially for managers eyeing the Sunday-Monday back-to-back schedule featuring Brooklyn, Cleveland, Miami, Phoenix, Portland, Toronto, and Utah. Is it worth the risk to trust st...

NBA fantasy managers face tough roster choices entering Thanksgiving week! Ten pivotal Monday matchups—including Suns vs. Rockets without Kevin Durant and Bucks vs. Blazers as Bobby Portis takes center stage—could make or break your weekly totals. Are the Indiana Pacers’ centers, Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson, about to emerge as hidden gems, or will Jamie Bickerstaff’s unpredictable Detroit Pistons rotation leave you frustrated? Shou...

Fantasy basketball managers scramble as unexpected breakout performers surge on the waiver wire. Is Peyton Watson’s rise in the Denver Nuggets rotation for real after injuries decimate their depth chart? Jaylon Tyson and Kyle Filipowski make waves with increased usage, but will minutes and defensive inconsistency derail their long-term value? Insights on streaming Keldon Johnson and the Spurs’ two-game week raise questions about ef...

NBA Thanksgiving week brings a lighter schedule and a critical streaming opportunity—can savvy managers exploit the six playable days to surge ahead? Josh Lloyd reveals strategies for maximizing fantasy basketball moves, identifying must-stream teams like the Timberwolves, Pelicans, and Raptors while warning against the limited upside of Magic and Wizards players with only two games each.

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NBA Saturday brings chaos with seven games spread from early matinees to late-night thrillers—are the Sacramento Kings’ baffling decisions holding them back or opening streaming goldmines for fantasy managers? Josh Lloyd breaks down key injuries to Kawhi Leonard, Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball, and Paolo Banchero, deciphers murky return timelines, and spotlights teams like the Orlando Magic, Grizzlies, and Hawks with evolving rotation...

Sacramento Kings unravel as Domantas Sabonis’s knee injury sends shockwaves through their lineup—is a leadership shakeup on the horizon? Josh Lloyd dissects the Kings’ chaotic roster struggles and questionable coaching decisions, slamming Doug Christie and Scott Perry’s approach as the team suffers a 41-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Can Keegan Murray and rookie Maxime Raynaud step up as must-roster fantasy options, or is Sac...

The Sacramento Kings face turmoil as Domantas Sabonis lands on the injury list with a meniscus tear—can the Kings survive without their center? Josh Lloyd breaks down Sacramento’s options, highlighting Drew Eubanks and Maxime Raynaud’s potential to step up, and weighs the fantasy value shifts for Keegan Murray and the rest of the Kings core.

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Fantasy basketball managers face tough choices on injury updates, surprise breakouts, and trade strategies as the NBA season heats up. Are you overpaying for stars like Anthony Edwards, or missing out on undervalued contributors such as Jalen Johnson and Brandon Williams? Josh Lloyd tackles pressing questions, including Evan Mobley’s buy-low potential, Kel'el Ware’s stash status behind Bam Adebayo, and what to do with trending waiv...

Josh Lloyd looks at all of Wednesday's fantasy basketball action, including a huge bounceback from Nikola Vucevic, the Toronto Raptors continuing on their winning ways, and Kyshawn George posting another massive line. 
 

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NBA fantasy managers face a four-game Thursday slate packed with uncertainty—will Kristaps Porzingis, Joel Embiid, or Domantas Sabonis suit up? Injuries and unexpected absences fuel streaming opportunities, as Josh Lloyd breaks down the urgent must-adds like Onyeka Okongwu, Vince Williams Jr., and Wendell Carter Jr. Can Keegan Murray overcome low recent usage and finally deliver for Sacramento? Will Bobby Portis rebound for the Mil...

Fantasy basketball managers race to the waiver wire as breakout names like Vince Williams Jr., Cam Johnson, and Luke Kornet spark lineup debates and potential championship swings. Can Williams' rising assist and rebound numbers anchor your squad while Desmond Bane recovers, or will hot shooting from Harrison Barnes and Isaiah Jackson prove sustainable with stars sidelined? Josh Lloyd breaks down every move you need to consider, fro...

LeBron James returns for the Los Angeles Lakers, but can he reclaim his signature dominance amid shifting team dynamics and increased competition? Jalen Johnson’s breakout for the Atlanta Hawks sparks debate—could he be this year’s surprise All-NBA candidate? Keyonte George fuels the Utah Jazz with a standout performance, leaving fans questioning how far his ascension will take the team.

Josh Lloyd offers sharp takes on fantasy valu...

NBA contenders brace for major lineup shakeups as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s groin injury and Joel Embiid’s doubtful status send ripples across fantasy leagues. Will Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma, and Andre Drummond become essential pickups, or will recent injuries force managers to rethink short-term streaming strategies and player efficiency? Wednesday’s nine-game slate features critical updates on names like Brandon Miller, Stephon Cast...