Sinopsis
A daily look back at the happenings in the NBA, with a distinct fantasy slant, with your host, Josh Lloyd (@redrock_bball). The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast also looks ahead to the next night's games for DFS and recaps all of the day's action. #nba #fantasybasketball
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Oklahoma City Thunder 25-26 Season Preview | Can SGA Keep Elite Fantasy Value?
02/10/2025 Duración: 31minOklahoma City Thunder 25-26 Fantasy Basketball Season PreviewThe 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-3 fantasy pickJalen Williams’ wrist injury and whether he is overvalued in draftsChet Holmgren’s role with Isaiah Hartenstein and the impact of double-big lineupsAlex Caruso and Cason Wallace as underrated rotation piecesThe effect of the Thunder’s depth on fantasy consistency and playoff schedules
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20-Team Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft Strategy (9-Cat H2H)
01/10/2025 Duración: 01h07minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowlEnter the FBI World Cup here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6HRYhH8JizeeI5mwO2j8cgUA8fnQYEEA1sZGjA-GsSHcWpw/viewform20-Team Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft (9-Cat H2H)I drafted from the 20th pick in a 20-team fantasy basketball mock draft — one of the toughest spots in the deepest format. How do you build a winning roster when the stars are gone early?In this episode, I break down:Early-round draft strategy in deep leagues (Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama)Mid-round sleepers and value picksLate-round targets and hidden gems that can make or break your seasonRisky injury plays like Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard in deep formatsHow category scarcity changes everything in a 20-team draft
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New York Knicks Fantasy Basketball Preview | Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns Risks
01/10/2025 Duración: 29minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl Enter the FBI World Cup here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6HRYhH8JizeeI5mwO2j8cgUA8fnQYEEA1sZGjA-GsSHcWpw/viewformNBA Fantasy Basketball 2025-26: The New York Knicks start a new era under head coach Mike Brown, raising big questions about lineups and minutes. Jalen Brunson’s fantasy basketball ceiling may shift, Karl-Anthony Towns could be overvalued, and OG Anunoby looks like a sneaky sleeper. Josh Lloyd breaks down the fantasy basketball impact of coaching changes, rotations, and draft strategy for Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson, and more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloto
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Can You Trust Zion? | New Orleans Pelicans Fantasy Basketball Breakdown
01/10/2025 Duración: 35minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl Enter the FBI World Cup here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6HRYhH8JizeeI5mwO2j8cgUA8fnQYEEA1sZGjA-GsSHcWpw/viewformNBA Fantasy Basketball: Can you trust Zion Williamson as a fantasy star? The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2025-26 season with major questions. Zion’s health remains the biggest factor, while Trey Murphy and Jordan Poole could emerge as key draft values.Josh Lloyd breaks down the Pelicans’ projected rotation, player outlooks, and draft strategies. With Dejounte Murray sidelined until the second half of the season and a front office making questionable decisions, fantasy managers must weigh upside against risk.From Zion’s volatile draft stock to sleeper potential in Murphy and Poole, Josh gives you the insights you need to decide if the Pelicans can help — or hurt — your fantasy team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a
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50+ Late-Round Fliers | Upside League Winners for 2025 Fantasy Basketball
30/09/2025 Duración: 39minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowlEnter the FBI World Cup here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6HRYhH8JizeeI5mwO2j8cgUA8fnQYEEA1sZGjA-GsSHcWpw/viewformLate-round picks can make or break your fantasy basketball draft — and Josh Lloyd is here with 50+ fliers who could become league-winning upside swings. From Isaiah Jackson’s sleeper potential in Indiana to deep-cut names across every NBA team, this episode arms you with the late-round strategy to separate you from the competition.Josh breaks down which players are worth stashing for breakout upside, who might be undervalued in drafts, and how to maximize your bench spots for waiver wire flexibility. Forget boring safe picks — these are the players who can tilt your league.Tune in for the ultimate late-round fantasy basketball guide for 2025 drafts.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ sh
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Anthony Edwards Fantasy WARNING
30/09/2025 Duración: 33minEnter 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 whether Naz Reid or Jaden McDaniels are overvalued. He also highlights Donte DiVincenzo’s sleeper potential and the impact of young players like Rob Dillingham.Learn how to navigate Minnesota’s playoff schedule, spot undervalued players, and avoid costly mistakes in your draft.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward.
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Milwaukee Bucks Fantasy Basketball Preview | Giannis & Turner Lead New Era
29/09/2025 Duración: 26minEnter 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, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, dives deep into the Bucks’ new-look roster. He breaks down Myles Turner’s role as a defensive anchor, Kevin Porter Jr.’s sleeper upside, and Bobby Portis’ continued under-the-radar production. With lineup uncertainty and a shifting offensive identity, fantasy managers need to know which Bucks are worth targeting and which carry risk.Get the insights you need to dominate your draft — tune in now for the full Milwaukee Bucks fantasy preview!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade wi
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Miami Heat Fantasy Basketball Preview | Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro & Draft Strategy
29/09/2025 Duración: 32minEnter 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.Learn which Heat players are undervalued at their current ADPs, where the injury risks lie, and how Miami’s roster depth could impact your draft board. Get expert advice to dominate your league with the latest Miami Heat fantasy insights.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Trainin
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NBA Fantasy Basketball: Late-Round Specialists Who Can Win You Categories
28/09/2025 Duración: 28minEnter 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, Donte DiVincenzo, Cason Wallace, and Dereck Lively. Learn which categories are easiest to patch late and how to draft with purpose in the final rounds.Get the edge with smart, specialist picks that win categories.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://
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Memphis Grizzlies Fantasy Basketball Preview: Ja Morant Returns, Frontcourt Injuries & New Coaching Impact
27/09/2025 Duración: 31minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl The Memphis Grizzlies enter 2025/26 with plenty of uncertainty for fantasy basketball managers. Ja Morant is back under a new coach, Jaren Jackson Jr. could take on an expanded role, and Zach Edey faces questions about his health to start the season. With multiple big men injured early, the Grizzlies’ frontcourt rotation is one of the toughest puzzles in fantasy drafts.Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down the Grizzlies’ projected lineup and rotation, weighing Ja Morant’s upside, Jackson’s evolving responsibilities, and Edey’s long-term value. He also highlights underrated fantasy options like Scottie Pippen Jr. and potential breakouts Jaylen Wells and Vince Williams Jr.With Memphis’ history of murky injury timelines and a roster in transition, drafting Grizzlies players requires careful strategy. Josh provides the insights you need to spot value, avoid traps, and get an edge in your fantasy basketball leagues
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Los Angeles Lakers 25/26 Fantasy Basketball Outlook — Skinny Luka, Old LeBron, Smart Moves
26/09/2025 Duración: 28minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025/26 NBA season with one of the most intriguing fantasy basketball outlooks in the league. Luka Doncic is leaner and ready for his first full year in LA, LeBron James turns 41, and both Marcus Smart and DeAndre Ayton arrive on bargain deals. What does that mean for fantasy managers on draft day?Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down the Lakers’ projected rotation and fantasy roles. Luka Doncic remains a top-tier anchor, but LeBron James’ age raises real concerns for reliability. DeAndre Ayton has a chance to bounce back, Marcus Smart could carve out sneaky category value, and Austin Reaves looks set to deliver solid mid-round production.Get the insights you need to navigate the purple and gold in your drafts. From undervalued gems to players to fade, this Lakers fantasy preview has you covered.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless c
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Who to Draft (and Avoid) on the LA Clippers For Fantasy Basketball: Harden, Kawhi, Beal & More
26/09/2025 Duración: 28minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl The Los Angeles Clippers head into the 2025–26 NBA season surrounded by controversy — an NBA investigation into Kawhi Leonard and salary cap circumvention, plus questions about how their aging roster will hold up. For fantasy basketball managers, this team is as volatile as it gets.Josh Lloyd breaks down the Clippers’ projected rotation, looking at Kawhi Leonard’s degenerative knee issues, James Harden’s polarizing first-round value, and Bradley Beal’s opportunity to shine in a loaded lineup. Ivica Zubac now has to battle Brook Lopez for minutes, and John Collins faces uncertainty in his new role. With so much risk and so many unknowns, this could be a season where Clippers players swing fantasy leagues — for better or worse.Don’t get burned on draft day — hear which Clippers are worth the gamble, and which you should stay away from, across ESPN, Yahoo, and Fantrax.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring,
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Indiana Pacers Fantasy Basketball Preview: Siakam, Nembhard & Mathurin Without Haliburton
25/09/2025 Duración: 29minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl The Indiana Pacers’ fantasy outlook has been turned upside down with Tyrese Haliburton ruled out for the season due to an Achilles injury. Without their star guard, the offense now shifts dramatically, creating new opportunities — and new risks — across the roster.Josh Lloyd breaks down what Haliburton’s absence means for Pascal Siakam’s usage, Andrew Nembhard’s expanded role, and Bennedict Mathurin’s chance to break out. He also looks at the messy center rotation with James Wiseman, Isaiah Jackson, and Jay Huff, and highlights which Pacers could become fantasy sleepers or traps on ESPN, Yahoo, and Fantrax.Get the full breakdown on how to approach drafting (or avoiding) Indiana players this season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store an
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Detroit Pistons Fantasy Basketball Preview 2025/26 Season
25/09/2025 Duración: 30minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl The Detroit Pistons are loaded with intriguing fantasy basketball storylines heading into the 2025–26 NBA season. Cade Cunningham leads the way, but could his value take a hit with more mouths to feed? Jaden Ivey returns healthy, Ausar Thompson is a breakout candidate, and Jalen Duren might be going too high in drafts.In this episode, Josh Lloyd breaks down the Pistons’ roster for fantasy hoops, diving into ESPN, Yahoo, and Fantrax values. From Cade’s outlook, to how Ivey fits post-injury, to whether Ausar can level up his game, and if Duren is being overrated, this is your guide to finding value (or avoiding traps) on draft day.Make Locked On Fantasy Basketball your first listen every day. Watch, listen, and dominate your league this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you lov
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Should You Pass on Nikola Jokic at #1? | Denver Nuggets Fantasy Basketball Preview
24/09/2025 Duración: 31minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowlNBA Fantasy Basketball: Denver Nuggets 2025-26 season preview.Nikola Jokic’s first overall draft value is under scrutiny due to the Nuggets’ playoff schedule. Jamal Murray looks like a major draft-day bargain, while players like Cam Johnson may be going too high.Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down the Denver Nuggets’ fantasy outlook — including Jokic, Murray, Aaron Gordon, and breakout candidates like Julian Strawther. He highlights undervalued and overvalued players, new arrivals, and key injury concerns.Maximize your fantasy draft with this essential Nuggets analysis. Learn which players to target, avoid, and how Denver’s schedule impacts your league-winning strategy.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-s
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Fantasy Basketball Auction Mock Draft | Stars & Scrubs Build with Luka & Ant
24/09/2025 Duración: 02h19minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl NBA Fantasy Basketball auction draft strategy breakdown! Josh Lloyd runs a 12-team 9-cat auction mock draft using a stars & scrubs approach, spending big on Luka Dončić and Anthony Edwards.He dives into the dynamics of auction drafting:When to push chips in on elite playersHow to balance budgets with value picksNavigating hot room inflation and overpriced starsIdentifying cheap sleepers and late stealsJosh evaluates the risks of a top-heavy roster, compares alternative approaches, and shares lessons you can apply directly to your own fantasy basketball auction draft this season.Make Locked On Fantasy Basketball your first listen every day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today.
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Dallas Mavericks Fantasy Basketball Preview | Is Cooper Flagg a Draft TRAP?
23/09/2025 Duración: 32minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowlNBA Fantasy Basketball: Dallas Mavericks season preview for 2025-26. Kyrie Irving’s injury clouds his draft stock, while Cooper Flagg’s rookie hype could be getting out of hand.Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down the Mavericks’ projected lineup and key rotation questions. He evaluates Anthony Davis’ positional value, Cooper Flagg’s multi-category upside, and whether players like Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford are being overdrafted.Lloyd highlights overvalued pieces, sleeper potential, and the biggest fantasy storylines for Dallas this season. Get insight into how Klay Thompson fits in, whether PJ Washington can hold value, and how to best approach Mavericks players in your draft.Watch now to sharpen your fantasy basketball draft strategy with expert analysis.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour
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Houston Rockets Fantasy Basketball Preview 2025-26 Season
22/09/2025 Duración: 28minNBA Fantasy Basketball: Houston Rockets season preview — and major breaking news with Fred VanVleet tearing his ACL. What does it mean for Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Alperen Şengün? Josh Lloyd breaks it all down.In this episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh analyzes the fallout from VanVleet’s injury, how it shifts the Rockets’ rotation, and what it means for fantasy drafts. He covers:Amen Thompson stepping into a lead guard roleKevin Durant’s impact in HoustonWhy Alperen Şengün could see usage and efficiency shiftsSleeper potential in Tari Eason and Reed SheppardDraft strategy around Jabari Smith Jr. and other RocketsFind out who’s undervalued, who’s overvalued, and how to approach the Houston Rockets in your fantasy basketball drafts. Enter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowlSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the
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ESPN Points League Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft | 12-Team Pick 12 Strategy
22/09/2025 Duración: 46minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl NBA Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft using ESPN Points League scoring. Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, drafts from pick 12 in a 12-team league and breaks down every selection.Get insight into draft strategies, roster construction, and how to approach ESPN’s unique scoring format. Josh analyzes star selections, mid-round sleepers, and late-round flyers while highlighting the differences between points and category leagues.Key discussions include the value of stars like Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, how rookies like Victor Wembanyama slot into ESPN’s system, and whether injury-prone players like LaMelo Ball, Zion Williamson, and Kristaps Porzingis are worth the risk.
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Fantasy Basketball Punting & Pairing Strategy To Win Your NBA Fantasy Basketball League?
22/09/2025 Duración: 40minEnter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl NBA Fantasy Basketball strategy episode — punting categories and building perfect first-round pairings. Josh Lloyd explains how to maximize value when drafting stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Anthony Edwards.Learn why punting isn’t about weakness, but about leveraging strengths, and see which second-round players fit best depending on your first-round pick. Snake and auction draft approaches are broken down with actionable advice.Draft smarter this year — master punting, build unstoppable combos, and avoid common mistakes fantasy managers make when pairing early picks. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let the