Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Dallas Mavericks ignite fantasy buzz as Ryan Nembhard explodes for 28 points and 10 assists against the Denver Nuggets, shaking up the point guard rotation. Can fantasy managers trust his hot streak given contract limitations and the crowded backcourt? Big nights from Nikola Jokic, Jaylon Tyson, and Collin Gillespie headline a jam-packed NBA slate, while surprise injuries and returns throw team lineups into disarray.

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Six NBA matchups set the stage for critical lineup decisions as Joel Embiid’s latest knee-related absence throws fantasy rosters into flux. Can Moses Moody and Dom Barlow capitalize on boosted opportunities with Stephen Curry and Embiid sidelined? Josh Lloyd provides insider tips on manipulating the NBA’s streaming schedule, spotlighting top adds like Bilal Coulibaly, Saddiq Bey, and Luke Kornet while weighing the risks of Marvin B...

Alperen Sengun, Shaedon Sharpe, and Julius Randle are all underperforming, but is now the perfect moment to trade for them before their stats rebound? Are fantasy managers panicking too soon about these NBA stars’ slow starts and recent injury frustrations? Hear why shooting slumps, coaching decisions, and role changes may be dragging down the likes of Sengun and Matas Buzelis - plus see which metrics suggest a breakout is just aro...

Jalen Johnson erupts for a monster 41-point double-double as the Atlanta Hawks outlast the Philadelphia 76ers in double overtime. Can Johnson’s breakout elevate the Hawks’ playoff prospects? Josh Lloyd analyzes Sunday’s NBA action, spotlighting headline-grabbing performances from Jaylen Brown’s triple double, Keyonte George’s all-time dud, and Zach Edey’s dominant night for the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Fantasy contenders gear up as Week 7 tips off with nine pivotal NBA games and streaming opportunities that could make or break your head-to-head matchup. Is your roster ready for shakeups like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kristaps Porzingis’ injury updates, or the Bucks, Wizards, and Nets’ schedule hacks? Josh Lloyd reveals actionable strategies for maximizing games played, highlights top streaming options like Isaiah Jackson, Bilal C...

Waiver wire chaos reigns as surprise breakouts shake up NBA fantasy leagues. Julian Champagnie’s double-doubles and Jarred McCain’s scoring surge spark a race for top adds, but are these hot streaks built to last? Josh Lloyd scrutinizes the meteoric rises of players like Jose Alvarado, Dom Barlow, and Deuce McBride, while sounding caution on volatile shooting and imminent roster crunches. Must-add stars Zach Edey, Keegan Murray, an...

Fantasy basketball managers face a pivotal Sunday—can streaming Vince Williams, Deuce McBride, Harrison Barnes, Luke Kornet, and Julian Champagnie lock in a Week 6 victory? With surprise back-to-back appearances from LaMelo Ball, Kawhi Leonard, and Mark Williams, plus unexpected shifts in player availability, winning comes down to a savvy last-minute lineup. Who’s the best waiver-wire grab in points leagues? How does usage from Cam...

Week 7 of NBA fantasy basketball explodes with 22 teams playing four games each—a "big chungus" schedule that offers savvy managers massive streaming potential. Josh Lloyd breaks down vital strategy pivots, from maximizing quality games outside the 12-game Friday logjam to exploiting teams like Brooklyn, Golden State, and Washington, who dodge the Friday slate entirely. Should you hold or cut fringe Suns, Kings, or Thunder players ...

NBA fantasy managers face a weekend of pivotal lineup decisions as injuries, back-to-backs, and streaming strategies take center stage. With the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and Sacramento Kings navigating packed and thin schedules, host Josh Lloyd spotlights must-stream players like Moses Moody, Isaiah Jackson, and Ja'Kobe Walter, analyzing their value amid stars like Steph Curry and Kawhi Leonard sitting out key games. Will M...

NBA Fantasy managers face a jam-packed 11-game Friday slate as the league returns from Thanksgiving, with key injury statuses and back-to-back sets set to shake up rotations. Joel Embiid, LaMelo Ball, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Brandon Miller are just some of the big names with uncertain availability, putting fantasy lineups—and stream strategies—on notice. Which fringe pickups like Isaiah Jackson, Bilal Coulibaly, Malik Monk, and ...

Should you buy low on Ja Morant or sell high on Julius Randle? Josh Lloyd and Adam King tackle the big fantasy basketball questions swirling around NBA stars and breakout performers. They break down Deni Avdija’s consistent top-50 value for the Washington Wizards, the volatility of Toumani Camara’s role in Portland, and whether keeping faith in players like Kevin Porter Jr. and Peyton Watson is the right strategy for 10- and 12-tea...

Thanksgiving Eve shakes up NBA fantasy as nine games bring breakout performances and lineup changes. Jaylen Wells and Reid Sheppard ignite waiver wire action, while questions loom around Kon Knueppel’s regression and the uncertain future of Saddiq Bey and Norman Powell’s value. Injury returns and shifting rotations, including Tyler Herro’s strong comeback for the Miami Heat, highlight the delicate balance between upside and risk in...

Waiver wire chaos sweeps NBA fantasy as managers scramble to add Saddiq Bey, Jared McCain, and TJ McConnell—are these pickups the secret to boosting your roster or just classic case-chasing mistakes? Josh Lloyd breaks down the impact of recent hot streaks, lineup shuffles, and injury fill-ins, challenging the overhype around trending names like Cam Spencer, Jock Landale, and Yves Missi. Should you trust the numbers or hold off befo...

The NBA Cup shines as the Washington Wizards crush the Atlanta Hawks in a surprising blowout, with CJ McCollum exploding for 46 points and Alex Sarr posting a dominant 27-11 stat line. Is McCollum’s hot streak sustainable or just another roller-coaster night for fantasy managers? Anthony Black’s shocking 31-point career high for the Orlando Magic raises questions about his long-term relevance, while Core trends in waiver wire picku...

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 ...