Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Josh Lloyd breaks down NBA Opening Night for fantasy basketball managers — featuring the Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers matchups. He highlights the top streaming options, lineup changes, and injury updates that could shape the season’s first night of action. Josh looks at Reed Shepherd’s minutes , Cason Wallace’s opportunity , and how LeBro...

Josh Lloyd dives into his full NBA win total predictions and awards picks for the upcoming season. From best bets to long shots, he breaks down which teams could outperform expectations and who’s primed for award contention. He highlights surprising projections for the Chicago Bulls , Cleveland Cavaliers , and Oklahoma City Thunder , and explains why he’s leaning toward Victor Wembanyama as his da...

NBA Fantasy Basketball Week 1 is here — and the schedule’s already tricky. Josh Lloyd breaks down the opening week, highlighting how to handle injuries, back-to-backs, and key streaming days. He explains why Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder players are top streaming options, with both teams avoiding the crowded Wednesday and Friday slates. Josh also covers injury updates for LaMelo Ball ,...

Josh Lloyd breaks down the Southeast Division’s 240-minute distributions — covering the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards. He digs into Jalen Johnson’s potential as a full-time starter, Brandon Miller’s rise in Charlotte, and how injuries could shake up rotations in Atlanta and Miami. Josh also analyzes how Paolo Banchero’s expanded role affects De...

Josh Lloyd breaks down how all 240 minutes are split across the Central Division — the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Milwaukee Bucks. From Cade Cunningham’s growing offensive role to Jaden Ivey’s injury fallout, and the effects of Tyrese Haliburton’s absence, Josh projects minutes, rotation structure, and fantasy value for every key player. He also discus...

Josh Lloyd breaks down all 240 minutes for every team in the Southwest Division — the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and San Antonio Spurs. From Cooper Flagg possibly stepping in as the Mavericks’ starting point guard, to injury issues across the Memphis backcourt, and questions about how Victor Wembanyama’s minutes might evolve, Josh covers every fanta...

The Atlantic Division takes the spotlight in the next edition of The 240 Game — where Josh Lloyd distributes all 240 available minutes across each team’s rotation. Josh breaks down projected minutes for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors , with a spotlight on Jaylen Brown’s hamstring injury , Ben Saraf's’ role , and Tyrese Maxey’s usage next...

When should you draft injured or injury-prone players in fantasy basketball? Josh Lloyd breaks it down using real examples like Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Kristaps Porziņģis, Zion Williamson, and Kawhi Leonard . He explains how to balance upside and risk, where to target these players by round, and which stars to avoid completely. Plus, insights into tanking teams , recovery timelines , and how m...

Josh Lloyd goes LIVE with a real 14-team 9-category fantasy basketball draft! Picking fifth, he builds around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Josh Giddey , navigating a deep format and breaking down every pick as it happens. From balancing free throw percentage to chasing late-round upside, Josh walks through how to adapt strategy mid-draft — including how to handle injury-prone players, positional dept...

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Northwest Division rotations and minute projections dissected. Josh Lloyd breaks down every team — Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz — in The 240 Game . Nikola Jokic’s minutes might drop, Jalen Williams starts the year injured, and the Utah Jazz rotation is pure chaos. Josh explains what it all means for fan...

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Pacific Division minute projections and rotation breakdowns using “The 240 Game.” Josh Lloyd examines how each team — Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, and Golden State Warriors — divides their 240 available minutes. Russell Westbrook joins the Kings, shaking up their guard rotation. Josh breaks down how that affects Malik Monk and Domantas Sa...

NBA Fantasy Basketball mock draft from the 14th pick in a 14-team league. Josh Lloyd selects Stephen Curry and Jalen Johnson to kick things off and explains how to build a competitive team from the turn. Josh dives into draft trends, category balance, and roster construction for deeper leagues. He discusses when to grab assists, how to find late-round wings, and what positional scarcity looks like...

NBA Fantasy Basketball mock draft strategy for the 12th pick. Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant, and Jaren Jackson Jr. headline Josh Lloyd’s 9-category build. Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down a 12-team mock draft from the final position. He dissects value plays, punt-assist potential, and late-round sleepers while reacting to major NBA news — including Russe...

Victor Wembanyama goes second overall — and the fantasy basketball world goes wild. In this 9-Cat mock draft , Josh Lloyd takes the second pick and grabs Wemby , breaking down how to build around his unique stat profile. From early-round surprises like James Harden and Cade Cunningham to sneaky mid-round values like Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White , this episode covers everything you need to...

Giannis Antetokounmpo at pick 5? That’s what happened in this Yahoo Points league mock draft — and Josh Lloyd breaks down how it all unfolded. In this episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast , Josh walks through his full Yahoo Points draft from the fifth pick, reacting to surprising early picks, mid-round steals, and late-round flyers. He discusses how Giannis Antetokounmpo fits in poi...

Who should you not draft in fantasy basketball this year? Josh Lloyd goes round-by-round through both Yahoo and ESPN rankings for category and points leagues to expose the biggest traps of draft season. From early-round overpays like Trae Young and James Harden , to mid-round question marks such as Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Myles Turner , and late-round landmines like Jordan Poole and Andrew N...

Luka Dončić at Pick 4. In this 9-category fantasy basketball mock draft , Josh Lloyd walks through every selection, building a roster around Luka Dončić and explaining how to balance his strengths and weaknesses. You’ll hear insights on free throw management, category punting, and how to structure a winning team from the middle of the first round. Josh breaks down why Tyrese Maxey , Kristaps Porzi...

These are the must-draft fantasy basketball players for 2025–26 — the guys you can’t afford to miss if you want to win your league. Josh Lloyd breaks down every round across Yahoo and ESPN, finding the biggest steals, the hidden upside, and the players ranked completely wrong. From Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun to Jalen Johnson , Tyrese Maxey , and Brandon Miller , this episode highlights who st...

Fantasy Basketball Auction Draft 2025 — Josh Lloyd runs through a full 9-category mock draft using a balanced budget strategy. Kevin Durant is the most expensive player on the roster, but this approach focuses on depth, flexibility, and value rather than top-heavy spending. Josh breaks down live auction prices, player tiers, and how to react when bidding gets out of control. Learn how to manage yo...

Josh Lloyd runs a 9-category fantasy basketball mock draft from the third overall pick — starting with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , but debating whether Luka Doncic might be the better anchor in category leagues. Josh breaks down his full draft build, including how to manage assists, turnovers, and efficiency when drafting a high-usage guard early. He also covers the Keegan Murray injury update , the...

Josh Lloyd runs a 9-category head-to-head mock draft from Pick 8 , opening with Anthony Davis . This draft explores a punt assists strategy, anchored by Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns , and supported by balanced wings and mid-round scorers. Josh breaks down positional balance, risk management, and late-round value — including how to build around injury-prone stars without tanking your season. He als...

Josh Lloyd runs a 9-category head-to-head mock draft starting from Pick 7 , landing Cade Cunningham to open his team. He breaks down every round, explaining build strategy, category balance, and key pivot points throughout the draft. From pairing Cunningham with Tyrese Maxey to mid-round decisions and late sleepers, Josh shows how to navigate changing Yahoo ADPs and make smart value plays. This dr...

The Toronto Raptors are one of fantasy basketball’s biggest question marks heading into the 2025–26 season. Josh Lloyd breaks down the roster, including Scottie Barnes’ evolving role , Brandon Ingram’s arrival , and I mmanuel Quickley’s fit as the team’s lead guard. From Jakob Poeltl’s quiet reliability to RJ Barrett’s uncertain usage , this episode explores the good, bad, and chaotic sides of Tor...

The Washington Wizards made moves this offseason — bringing in CJ McCollum and giving Alex Sarr a clear path to frontcourt minutes — but they still project as one of the worst teams in the NBA. Josh Lloyd breaks down the fantasy basketball landscape for the Wizards heading into the 2025–26 season. He covers rotation uncertainty, Sarr’s breakout potential, and why McCollum might be overvalued on dr...

ESPN Points League Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft! Josh Lloyd selects Giannis Antetokounmpo with the 3rd pick after Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama go 1–2. He breaks down early-round strategy, key value picks, and how the LeBron James injury changes the fantasy landscape. Key discussions include how ESPN’s points system shifts player rankings, why Anthony Edwards’ value might dip, and which slee...