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NBA Fantasy Basketball: A deep dive into the Miami Heat’s offseason shakeup, their new-look rotation, and the fantasy implications for your draft.

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Orlando Magic Season PreviewThe Orlando Magic are making big moves this season — and the fantasy basketball world should be watching closely.Roster Shakeup: How Desmond Bane’s arrival impacts Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.Franz Wagner’s Recovery: Shooting struggles post-injury, improved mechanics spotted at EuroBasket, and what it means for Orlando’s offense.Wendell Carter Jr.: Why he’s locked in as starting center over Goga Bitadze and how his defensive role shapes the Magic’s strategy.Jalen Suggs: Transitioning into a spot-up shooter, catch-and-shoot efficiency, and his fit next to Bane.Anthony Black: Inconsistent play, stark performance differences in wins vs losses, and whether he can tap into his potential.Team Outlook: How these changes shape Orlando’s playoff push and fantasy basketball value.With: Josh Lloyd & Philip Rossman-Reich (Locked On Magic) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at

Los Angeles Lakers Season Preview | Fantasy Basketball Outlook 2025–26Josh Lloyd and Andy Kamenetzky break down the Lakers’ offseason—and its fantasy fallout. Key additions like DeAndre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia shift rotations alongside returning core members Luka Dončić, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves.Here’s what fantasy managers need to know:Center Upgrade – Ayton’s presence in the paint should transform rebounding and inside scoring. Defensive Intelligence – Marcus Smart adds grit, leadership, and defensive versatility. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and s

NBA Fantasy Basketball – Atlanta Hawks Season Preview. We break down the likely starting five, rotation battles, and draft values for Trae Young, Kristaps Porziņģis, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Zaccharie Risacher, Dyson Daniels and more. With Porziņģis now in Atlanta (plus additions like NAW and Luke Kennard), minutes and usage shift across the frontcourt and wing—raising questions about Okongwu’s role, KP’s health/maintenance, and how much playmaking Trae will shoulder.Topics: projected starters and minute tiers, Johnson’s year-three surge potential, Risacher’s rookie path (3-and-D vs. on-ball reps), Daniels’ steals/defense translating to category leagues, and where Kennard’s shooting fits. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gamet

Josh Lloyd is joined by Matt George to break down the Sacramento Kings’ offseason shake-up. They cover the Russell Westbrook rumors, Keegan Murray’s role under new head coach Doug Christie, and how a change in pace and strategy could impact fantasy basketball. The discussion also covers Malik Monk’s future, Dennis Schroder’s arrival, and what it all means for Sacramento’s rotation and fantasy value.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 5

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a quiet offseason, but there are still key fantasy basketball questions to answer. What happens with Jaden McDaniels? And does Rob Dillingham have a path to minutes behind Mike Conley?Is Rudy Gobert still a reliable big? Should you take a late flier on Naz Reid? And what's the realistic upside for Terrence Shannon Jr.?This is your complete Minnesota Timberwolves fantasy basketball season preview for 2024–25. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDON

NBA Fantasy Basketball preview for the Boston Celtics as chaos looms ahead of the season. With Jayson Tatum out and Jaylen Brown returning from knee surgery, the Celtics' frontcourt is shaky and their fantasy basketball value is diving. Chris Boucher joins the roster to patch the holes, and Payton Pritchard suddenly becomes critical as the sixth man.Josh Lloyd and Celtics expert John Karalis dissect the situation: Can Jordan Walsh or Baylor Scheierman play real minutes? Is Anfernee staying or on the move? What does all this mean for fantasy drafts?Expect a lower ceiling, chaotic rotation, and serious questions heading into the season. Could this version of the Celtics end up just like the Chicago Bulls? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promo

Kevin Durant is a Houston Rocket – and the fantasy basketball landscape just shifted. Josh Lloyd is joined by Jackson Gatlin (Locked On Rockets) to break down how Durant's arrival reshapes the Houston Rockets rotation and what it means for Alperen Şengün, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet.Can Şengün thrive in a double-big lineup?Is Amen Thompson the true breakout fantasy pick?Will Durant’s load management kill his value?What do we do with Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason in deeper formats?This is your complete Houston Rockets Season Preview, with analysis for fantasy basketball draft strategy, usage trends, and breakout watchlists.Make Locked On Fantasy Basketball your first listen every day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other pro

It’s the Charlotte Hornets season preview you need before draft day. Josh Lloyd is joined by Walker Mehl from Locked On Hornets to break down LaMelo Ball’s make-or-break season, Brandon Miller’s expanded role, and the Hornets’ unsettled center rotation featuring Moussa Diabate, Mason Plumlee, and Ryan Kalkbrenner.They analyse how new coach Charles Lee’s system could change the offense, what Collin Sexton and Tre Mann bring to the backcourt, and the fantasy basketball implications for every key player. Can the Charlotte Hornets finally push for the NBA Play-In Tournament, or will injuries and roster gaps derail another season? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scal

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Golden State Warriors offseason drama centers on Jonathan Kuminga’s future, Brandin Podziemski’s rise, and potential veteran additions like De’Anthony Melton and Al Horford. Could Quinten Post earn meaningful minutes in Steve Kerr’s rotation?Josh Lloyd is joined by Charlie Walter from Locked On Warriors to break down how the Warriors’ quiet offseason could impact their championship hopes and fantasy basketball value. They discuss Kuminga trade rumors, Podziemski’s playmaking role, and whether Golden State will address their frontcourt depth. The conversation also covers Draymond Green’s role, possible lineup tweaks, and the impact of Kerr’s rotation decisions.Get expert insight on how the Warriors’ roster moves—or lack thereof—will shape NBA Fantasy Basketball this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order

Nikola Jokić regression? Michael Porter Jr. out? Cam Johnson in?Josh Lloyd is joined by Ryan Blackburn (Locked On Nuggets) to break down the major storylines out of Denver:Will Jokić's fantasy dominance hold under new coaching and minute management?Can Cam Johnson thrive in a Nuggets system that demands efficiency?Is Aaron Gordon’s three-point surge real—or a blip?Will Christian Braun take the leap, or fade with more responsibility?And how does new head coach David Adelman manage this veteran core? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaMonarch MoneyTake c

Jaden Ivey’s development. Ausar Thompson’s minutes. Cade Cunningham’s efficiency. The Detroit Pistons have questions.Josh Lloyd is joined by Ku Khahil (Locked On Pistons) to break down what matters for NBA Fantasy Basketball. Will Ausar see 30+ minutes again? Is Ivey’s shooting really improving? Can Cade take the leap into top-10 fantasy territory?They cover rotations, spacing issues, and the Pistons' long-term development strategy under JB Bickerstaff. 

Zion Williamson is still in New Orleans. Jordan Poole has arrived. Joe Dumars is pulling strings. But can the Pelicans actually make it work?Josh Lloyd is joined by Jake Madison (Locked On Pelicans) to preview the New Orleans Pelicans' season. They cover Zion's ongoing injury and off-court issues, the odd fit with Poole, and what Joe Dumars’ arrival could signal for the franchise. There’s discussion of Willie Green’s coaching pressure, Dejounte Murray's recovery, and whether anyone on this roster is a reliable fantasy pick.From Trey Murphy’s breakout chances to bizarre roster decisions, this episode dives deep into the most confusing team in the West. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.Op

The Dallas Mavericks look completely different — no Luka Dončić, no Kyrie Irving. This is Cooper Flagg's team now. Josh Lloyd is joined by Nick Angstadt (Locked On Mavericks) to preview the season and the fantasy basketball outlook for Dallas.Is Flagg ready to be a primary option? What does D’Angelo Russell offer in this new environment? Can Dereck Lively II stay healthy and anchor the defense? And how does the rest of the frontcourt shake out with P.J. Washington and Anthony Davis?✅ Cooper Flagg’s fantasy ceiling✅ Why D’Angelo Russell could surprise✅ Lively’s health concerns✅ The risk of Kidd’s rotation chaosA full breakdown of the Mavericks’ new-look roster and what it means for your fantasy basketball draft strategy.Make Locked On Fantasy Basketball your first listen every day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is o

Which stats can you actually trust when projecting NBA players for fantasy basketball? Josh Lloyd dives into 20 core statistical categories and their year-to-year correlations to uncover what’s real and what’s noise.Find out why relying on past performance might be fooling you – especially when it comes to steals, free throw percentage, and games played. Are blocks and rebounds the true foundation of reliability in fantasy drafts?In this episode of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, Josh explains why you should stop overvaluing "injury-prone" labels and reveals which metrics matter most for building a consistent, winning roster.

NBA Fantasy Basketball league setup essentials. Optimal settings, draft strategies, and common pitfalls. Auction drafts vs. snake drafts. Dynasty league management.Josh Lloyd breaks down crucial elements for creating engaging and fair fantasy leagues. He argues against first-come-first-served waivers, advocating for set processing times. Lloyd emphasizes the superiority of auction drafts and explains the third-round reversal for snake drafts. He provides insights on keeper and dynasty leagues, including rookie drafts and anti-tanking measures.Key topics: Waiver wire rules, games played limits, transaction caps, draft formats, and hosting site comparisons. Lloyd shares actionable advice on league settings, roster construction, and long-term league sustainability.Get the inside scoop on creating the perfect NBA Fantasy Basketball league - listen now for expert tips and tricks! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5houre

NBA Fantasy Basketball league settings can make or break your season. Optimal roster construction, scoring systems, and trade policies are crucial for a competitive and engaging experience. Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, shares expert insights on crafting the perfect league.Lloyd challenges default settings on major platforms, advocating for larger rosters and more injured reserve slots. He argues for category leagues over points formats, emphasizing strategy and player valuation. The podcast covers ideal bench sizes, alternatives to traditional scoring categories, and the contentious issue of trade vetoes.Get the edge in your fantasy basketball league. Learn how to create a balanced, competitive environment that keeps managers engaged all season long. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid

Josh Lloyd updates his 2025 NBA Fantasy Basketball dynasty rookie rankings after Summer League performances. From Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper to VJ Edgecombe, this episode breaks down the biggest movers and updated tiered rankings across the top 75 rookies.Josh discusses standout performers, key fantasy risers, long-term upside vs immediate impact, and how league depth affects dynasty value. Are managers overreacting to Summer League? Is Flagg really a top-40 redraft option? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app,