Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Memphis Grizzlies scramble after Zach Edey’s ankle injury sidelines him for at least four weeks—can Jock Landale and Santi Aldama step up to fill the void? Fantasy managers face tough choices with Edey’s uncertain timetable, while John Konchar’s thumb injury adds further strain to the depleted Grizzlies rotation.

Josh Lloyd previews Friday’s packed NBA slate, breaking down key injury updates and potential streaming picks for fantasy...

Fantasy basketball managers face a crucial decision: is it finally time to drop Jakob Poeltl in points leagues, and how should you approach the impending return of injured stars like Jayson Tatum and Dejounte Murray? Josh Lloyd and Adam King cut through the uncertainty, tackling top mailbag questions on injured player stashes, trade rumors, and must-roster center options. With teams like the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers explori...

Oklahoma City Thunder overpower Phoenix Suns with a historic 49-point win, sparking debates over whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren are leading the best NBA team ever. Can this defensive juggernaut sustain their blistering pace and make a run for 76 wins? Josh Lloyd examines OKC’s relentless dominance, standout defensive metrics, and the impact of Mark Daigneault’s coaching brilliance on emerging players like Jalen W...

Fantasy basketball rosters face chaos as Jayson Tatum’s Achilles recovery sparks debate—could a surprise Celtics return change the playoff landscape? Four Thursday NBA matchups get the spotlight as Josh Lloyd unpacks streaming strategies, injury news, and key value picks to target on the waiver wire. With teams like the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Houston Rockets, LA Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, and New Orleans Pelicans i...

Fantasy managers scramble as injury news shakes up the NBA waiver wire. Will Daniel Gafford finally deliver consistent value with Dereck Lively ruled out for the season, or are there hidden streamers ready to explode? Josh Lloyd reviews the latest must-adds, including Herb Jones, Julian Champagnie, and Dylan Harper, and breaks down why big nights from Pat Spencer and Justin Champagnie should catch your eye, at least for now.

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Orlando Magic outlast Miami Heat in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, shaking up Eastern Conference playoff predictions. Can Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane continue their surge with Franz Wagner sidelined? Meanwhile, Tyler Herro’s speedy return bolsters a Heat lineup facing a tough road ahead as their next matchup shifts to Monday, leaving fantasy managers scrambling over must-hold and drop decisions.

Josh Lloyd analyzes breakout performa...

NBA Cup quarterfinals bring high-stakes drama as the Phoenix Suns face the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs. Devin Booker's potential return could shake up Phoenix's rotation, while uncertainty around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, and Alex Caruso leaves OKC's lineup in flux. Will Victor Wembanyama suit up for the Spurs, and how will Marcus Smart’s expected return influence San Antonio’...

Wild hot streaks and unsustainable numbers have fantasy basketball managers buzzing—should you cash in before the market corrects? Josh Lloyd exposes six prime sell-high candidates, spotlighting surging stars like Deni Avdija, Jaylen Brown, Kevin Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Collin Gillespie, and Davion Mitchell. From Avdija’s point guard role boost in Portland to Brown’s Luka-level usage in Boston, the episode breaks down what’s real...

Sacramento Kings’ baffling rotations raise questions as Malik Monk plays just nine minutes and rookie Maxime Raynaud’s role remains in flux. Can Doug Christie’s coaching decisions unlock this team’s true potential, or will the “Haters and Fakers” continue their spiral? Josh Lloyd unpacks Westbrook’s massive stat line, Keegan Murray’s usage rollercoaster, and surprising moves like benching key prospects and mismanaging young stars. ...

Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner suffers a puzzling injury, shaking up fantasy strategies just as the Miami Heat and New York Knicks look to dominate the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Can Anthony Black and Jamal Shead step up as top streaming picks with stars like Wagner and Jalen Suggs sidelined? Josh Lloyd assesses injury news, playing time uncertainties, and lineup pitfalls, asking: should you drop reliable players for a one-week edge or p...

NBA fantasy managers panic as Jaren Jackson Jr. and Myles Turner slump, but should you sell or hold? Josh Lloyd breaks down why these underperforming stars, plus Miles Bridges and Darius Garland, could bounce back soon. Discover why poor shooting splits, reduced usage, and coaching quirks are dragging down some big names, and learn how hidden stats signal a potential turnaround.

Is Jimmy Butler still a top 40 asset despite injuries?...

Big injury blows rock the Orlando Magic as Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs go down, shaking up Week 7 fantasy strategies. Will Anthony Black step up with multi-week absences looming, or is the Magic’s low-volume gameweek a trap for fantasy managers? Josh Lloyd dissects key injury fallout, winning waiver wire targets, and why holding steady might beat chasing games on a volatile schedule.

Josh spotlights breakout performances from Karl-...

NBA Fantasy Week 8 kicks off with just three games, forcing managers to dig deep for streaming gems and adjust strategies on the fly. Can unexpected names like Jamaree Bouyea and Bryce McGowans deliver crucial value with limited games on tap? Josh Lloyd spotlights essential streamers, injury updates, and the impact of the NBA Cup knockout week on lineup tactics.

Key insights include subtle shifts in the Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pac...

Fantasy basketball managers race to add Jordan Walsh as his scorching shooting lifts waiver wire interest, but is this breakout sustainable? Maxime Raynaud’s emergence for the Sacramento Kings and Anthony Black’s elevated role with the Orlando Magic spark speculation about long-term fantasy value and depth chart shakeups amid key injuries to Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Which new roster moves could be league-winners, and which hot...

NBA fantasy managers scramble for Sunday streamers as injuries shake up lineups across the league—can Peyton Watson, Cedric Coward, Rob Williams, and Cam Spencer deliver game-winning value? The episode spotlights seven games, key waiver targets, and volatility from teams like Warriors, Hornets, and Blazers, while discussing Ja Morant and LaMelo Ball’s cloudy status and Luka Dončić’s potential return. Are recent breakout performance...

NBA Cup chaos throws fantasy basketball leagues into disarray as ESPN and Yahoo's scheduling blunders frustrate managers. How will teams like the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, and Sacramento Kings leverage their three-game advantage, while stars on the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, and Denver Nuggets face an unusually light week? Could this be the ultimate opportunity for streaming experts to out...

NBA scheduling chaos shakes up fantasy basketball as only the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves, and New Orleans Pelicans play three games in the next seven days. Josh Lloyd delivers essential insights for fantasy managers, dissecting how the NBA Cup’s knockout stage, combined with last-minute injuries and surprising player rotations, create rare streaming opportunities and roster advantages. Will team...

NBA fantasy managers face surprising shakeups as injury returns, roster changes, and breakout performances redefine value across the league. Will Austin Reaves’ 44-point explosion for the Los Angeles Lakers signal his ascent into top-10 fantasy territory? Jordan Walsh stuns with a perfect shooting night for the Boston Celtics, while Danny Wolf and Noah Clowney emerge as must-watch deep league pickups for the Brooklyn Nets. Is it ti...

NBA fantasy managers brace for chaos as key injuries shake up rosters ahead of a massive 12-game Friday slate. Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined with a calf strain, potentially boosting Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma’s fantasy value, while uncertainty looms over stars like Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Jalen Johnson, and Kristaps Porzingis. Can fringe contributors like Jordan Goodwin, Cam Spencer, and Mitch Robinson take advantage of in...