Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

12-team fantasy basketball mock draft — Yahoo 9-category head-to-head format. Josh Lloyd lands the 10th pick and faces a tough call: Domantas Sabonis, ranked 10th by Yahoo ADP. Is Sabonis really a first-rounder? Josh breaks down every round, discussing key value picks, potential traps, and his evolving strategy. First-round overview: Sabonis, Harden, and Cade Cunningham Mid-round swings: Derrick W...

The Utah Jazz are back — and probably back to tanking . Josh Lloyd breaks down the 2025–26 NBA Fantasy Basketball outlook for the Jazz, where player value is tangled in roster chaos and development priorities. Can Lauri Markkanen bounce back from a disappointing fantasy season? Will Walker Kessler reclaim his elite shot-blocking role? And could Kyle Filipowski or Ace Bailey emerge as late-round sl...

Josh Lloyd exposes the biggest busts in Yahoo and ESPN points leagues — from overvalued guards to inexplicable rankings. He breaks down why Desmond Bane , Daniel Gafford, and Ivica Zubac are all red flags at their current spots and how default rankings can mislead fantasy managers into making early-round mistakes. Josh also digs into why ESPN’s Zubac ranking might be the worst he’s ever seen , and...

Josh Lloyd dives into the Pick 1 mock draft of his 9-category fantasy basketball series, starting with Nikola Jokić as the cornerstone. Using Yahoo ADP , Josh builds a full roster around Jokić’s elite production, breaking down category strengths, weaknesses, and mid-round value targets. He explores how Jokić’s playoff schedule might influence draft decisions, and what kind of team construction bes...

Josh Lloyd kicks off his 9-category mock draft series by spinning the wheel and landing on Pick 11 — starting the draft with Trae Young as the foundation. Josh constructs a full team while breaking down draft strategy, category balance, and key value picks. From snagging Kevin Durant in Round 2 to rounding out with category specialists late, Josh analyzes how to build effectively around Trae’s str...

Victor Wembanyama is back — healthy and ready to dominate — but the San Antonio Spurs’ new roster raises serious fantasy questions. Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down what Wembanyama’s full season with De’Aaron Fox , Stephon Castle , and Dylan Harper means for your fantasy draft. Is Fox still a top-50 player? Can Castle hold fantasy relevance with new competi...

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2025–26 NBA season with a roster that’s confusing at best — and a potential fantasy basketball nightmare at worst. Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down every angle of Sacramento’s fantasy outlook. Are Domantas Sabonis , Zach LaVine , and DeMar DeRozan overvalued in drafts? How will the arrival of Dennis Schröder and the emergence...

Fantasy Basketball draft season is here — and it’s time to spot the traps before they ruin your season. Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down the most overvalued players across Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax. From Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams to Brook Lopez and Ivica Zubac, Josh calls out the names that might not live up to the hype. He digs into why these players...

Yahoo Fantasy Basketball 10-team mock draft using default points league scoring. Josh Lloyd picks 9th overall and starts with Devin Booker and Anthony Edwards, breaking down every round and analyzing key draft trends. Find out which players are going too early, who the real steals are, and how Yahoo’s projections stack up against BasketballMonster.com. Josh shares his strategy for points leagues,...

Fantasy Basketball sleepers for Yahoo and ESPN points leagues — Josh Lloyd breaks down the undervalued players who can swing your season. Featuring insights on Isaiah Jackson, Alex Sarr, Cam Whitmore, Brandon Miller, and more, Josh looks at platform rankings, ADPs, and projection discrepancies to help you crush your draft. Plus, how changes in Yahoo’s scoring and ESPN’s rankings affect players lik...

Portland Trail Blazers Fantasy Basketball Outlook: Sleeper Hype or Total Trap? The Blazers’ offseason might be one of the strangest in the league. With Scoot Henderson hurt, Anfernee Simons gone, and Jrue Holiday leading the offense, Portland’s direction is unclear. Deni Avdija could quietly emerge as the team’s best fantasy value, while Jerami Grant’s role looks shakier than ever. Josh Lloyd brea...

Devin Booker is back running point for the Phoenix Suns, and it could mean a return to first-round fantasy value . Josh Lloyd breaks down how the Suns’ roster overhaul affects Booker, Jalen Green, and Mark Williams in fantasy basketball. With Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal gone, Booker’s usage and assists could skyrocket, but can he stay healthy enough to deliver top-tier value? Plus, what does the...

Fantasy Basketball Sleepers 2025! Josh Lloyd breaks down 40+ undervalued players across Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax to help you dominate your draft. From deep league flyers to mid-round steals, this episode reveals the must-draft hidden gems who can give you the winning edge. Key names discussed include Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Jackson, Mitchell Robinson, Al Horford, Tari Eason, and more. Josh explains...

Golden State Warriors fantasy basketball preview for the 25-26 season. Josh Lloyd looks at Stephen Curry’s first-round draft case, Jonathan Kuminga’s contract resolution and fantasy value, and Brandin Podziemski’s sleeper appeal. Other talking points include Jimmy Butler's role, Draymond Green’s defensive contributions, Al Horford’s fit as the new starting center, and how Steve Kerr’s rotation cou...

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Philadelphia 76ers season preview with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey in focus. Can Embiid stay healthy enough to anchor fantasy teams? Will Paul George bounce back after surgery? Is Tyrese Maxey being overdrafted as a first-round option? Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down the Sixers’ fantasy outlook. He covers Embiid’s dra...

NBA Fantasy Basketball 2025 season preview: the Orlando Magic are pushing to rise in the East after adding Desmond Bane and expecting leaps from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. But Jalen Suggs’ injury and Yahoo’s confusing fantasy basketball changes create big questions for your draft strategy. Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down Orlando’s projected rotation...

Oklahoma City Thunder 25-26 Fantasy Basketball Season Preview The reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, enter the new season with elite depth and sky-high expectations. In this episode, Josh Lloyd breaks down the fantasy basketball outlook for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and more. Key topics include: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s draft value as a potential top-...

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Enter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl  NBA Fantasy Basketball: Anthony Edwards remains a top fantasy option, but the Minnesota Timberwolves’ two-game fantasy playoff week looms as a major headache for managers. Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down the Timberwolves’ roster, including Edwards’ draft position, Rudy Gobert’s role, and whet...

Enter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl  The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2025/26 NBA season with major fantasy basketball storylines. Damian Lillard is gone after a devastating Achilles injury, Myles Turner joins the frontcourt, and the point guard spot is wide open. What does this mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s top-5 fantasy value and draft strategy? Josh Lloyd...

Enter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl  NBA Fantasy Basketball: Miami Heat season preview. Josh Lloyd breaks down Bam Adebayo’s stability, Tyler Herro’s ankle recovery, and Andrew Wiggins’ sleeper potential. With Erik Spoelstra’s unpredictable rotations, Nikola Jovic, Norman Powell, and Kel-el Ware all sit in the “watch closely” category for fantasy managers. L...

Enter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl     Late-round fantasy basketball specialists can swing your league. Josh Lloyd breaks down category-specific targets outside the top 120 — scorers, three-point shooters, rebounders, assist streamers, and defensive anchors for steals and blocks. Find hidden value in overlooked players like Bennedict Mathurin, Jaden Ivey, D...