Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

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 o...

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...

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 poin...

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 frin...

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 Le...

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...

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 th...

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...

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...

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, whi...

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 wi...

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 shor...

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 Peli...

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 li...

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 unloc...

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...

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 Uta...

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...

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...

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. Key insi...

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, Grizzlie...

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 mus...

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. Get the latest NBA injury updates and discover key strea...

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...

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.      Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Next time someone goes off for 50, use promo code  NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot...