Locked On Fantasy Basketball

Kristaps Porziņģis has been traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a stunning three-team deal involving the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. Josh Lloyd breaks down the fantasy basketball impact of this move on players like Onyeka Okongwu, Jalen Johnson, Georges Niang, and Jaylen Brown.What does this mean for the Celtics' rotation? How does Porziņģis fit in Atlanta? Can Brooklyn leverage their new flexibility? Plus, a quick note on Kyrie Irving opting out and re-signing with the Dallas Mavericks.Fantasy basketball managers need to adjust quickly – find out who rises and who falls after this NBA bombshell.

The 2025 NBA Draft is here and Josh Lloyd breaks down all 59 picks in his final mock draft. Cooper Flagg goes #1 to the Dallas Mavericks, Dylan Harper lands with the San Antonio Spurs, and VJ Edgecombe shocks everyone at #3 to the Philadelphia 76ers.Josh dives deep into fantasy basketball impact, dynasty rankings, and how real-life draft moves could shake up your league. From elite prospects to second-round sleepers, every pick is analysed with a fantasy lens.Plus, how recent trades — including Kristaps Porziņģis to Atlanta and Jordan Poole to Washington — shift draft strategy across the league.✅ Full mock. ✅ Fantasy insights. ✅ Draft fallout.

Two massive NBA trades just rocked the league. The Boston Celtics move Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons, and the New Orleans Pelicans send CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey.Josh Lloyd breaks down all the fantasy basketball fallout — how Simons fits in Boston, what Portland is doing with Scoot Henderson and Holiday, and why Poole is now a wildcard on a new team.Get insight into usage shifts, value spikes, and why your fantasy draft plans just changed. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Indiana Pacers season review. Tyrese Haliburton's injury impact, Pascal Siakam's role, and Myles Turner's fantasy value. The Indiana Pacers’ impressive post-January surge hinted at a 50-win season, but Haliburton's Achilles tear ends that dream for 2025–26.Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down the fantasy impact across the Pacers' veteran core. Can Pascal Siakam be a consistent fantasy force? Is Myles Turner’s shot-blocking enough to mask rebounding concerns? And what do we make of T.J. McConnell's late-season production?Draft prep starts here. Maximize your fantasy edge with in-depth Pacers analysis and actionable insights for 2024–25 and beyond. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your orde

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s youth movement just reshaped the NBA. With Jalen Williams emerging as a versatile fantasy weapon, Chet Holmgren showing flashes of stardom despite injury setbacks, and Cason Wallace locking down on defense, this under-25 squad is loaded with upside.Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down each key young player’s fantasy basketball potential, highlighting their breakout potential, role evolution, and how OKC's championship-level run affects your fantasy basketball draft strategy.

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The 2025 NBA Draft Big Board is here — and Josh Lloyd breaks down his Top 69 prospects for fantasy basketball, dynasty formats, and real NBA impact. From Cooper Flagg at the top to late-second round steals, this episode delivers everything you need before draft night.

Kevin Durant is now a Houston Rocket. What does it mean for the Phoenix Suns, and more importantly, your fantasy basketball team?Josh Lloyd breaks down the blockbuster trade that sends Kevin Durant to Houston in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and picks. What happens to Alperen Sengun's role? Is Devin Booker now a fantasy first-rounder? How does Jalen Green fit alongside Bradley Beal? And where does this leave Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson?Full analysis of the trade’s impact on usage, minutes, and fantasy value across both teams, including final thoughts on who won the deal. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. OpenPhoneStreamlin

Evan Mobley made the All-NBA and All-Defensive teams, but is that enough to make him a fantasy basketball stud? Darius Garland’s injury history keeps stacking up, and his fantasy ceiling might be slipping. Josh Lloyd breaks down what to make of Cleveland’s young core for 2024-25.Can Isaac Okoro become a three-and-D staple? What’s Craig Porter Jr.'s ceiling after flashing defensive upside? And how does Jaylon Tyson fit into the Cavaliers' long-term plans?In this Locked On Fantasy Basketball episode, Josh analyzes the under-26 group for the Cleveland Cavaliers and reveals which players might break out—and which ones might break your team.

The Cleveland Cavaliers won 64 games but left fantasy basketball managers disappointed. Donovan Mitchell struggled down the stretch, Jarrett Allen's fantasy draft cost never matched his return, and unexpected names like Ty Jerome and Max Strus made noise. Josh Lloyd breaks down the over-26 fantasy landscape from Cleveland’s season.Should you draft Donovan Mitchell in the top 40 again? Has Jarrett Allen become a fantasy trap? Is there sneaky value in deep-league guys like Sam Merrill or Dean Wade?This Cleveland Cavaliers fantasy review covers:Mitchell's falling stock

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Boston Celtics' 2024–25 outlook is thrown into disarray after Jayson Tatum suffers a torn Achilles. With their superstar sidelined, Boston’s young core — including Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Baylor Scheierman — is thrust into the spotlight.Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down the Celtics’ under-28 players. He analyses the opportunity surge for Pritchard and Hauser, plus evaluates Scheierman’s G-League profile and the fantasy viability of Jordan Walsh and Drew Peterson in deeper leagues.Get actionable fantasy basketball insights, dynasty tips, and draft strategy adjustments in light of Boston’s roster reset. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you.  CarGurusBuy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.comto make sure your big deal is the best deal. WayFa

Jayson Tatum is out with a torn Achilles — and the Boston Celtics' fantasy outlook just blew wide open. Josh Lloyd breaks down what it means for Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jrue Holiday. Will any of them become must-draft fantasy options, or is the Celtics’ veteran core heading for a collapse?In this Locked On Fantasy Basketball season review, Josh explores Porzingis’ health risks, Brown’s new responsibilities, and whether Derrick White can crack the top 30 in fantasy hoops. With Boston’s title hopes in jeopardy, the fantasy fallout could reshape your draft board.

Amen Thompson took a leap — but can he be a legit fantasy star despite the poor shooting? Alperen Sengun looked like the guy... until he wasn’t. Josh Lloyd breaks down the Houston Rockets’ under-25 core for the 2024-25 NBA Fantasy Basketball season.From Sengun’s shifting role and injury to Jalen Green’s efficiency struggles, and the explosive flashes of Tari Eason, this episode cuts through the hype to identify real draft value. Josh also evaluates Jabari Smith Jr.’s inconsistent output and where Reed Sheppard fits in.Whether you're rebuilding or contending, get the edge on Houston’s youth movement before your fantasy draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you.  CarGurusBuy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.comto make sure your big deal is the best deal. WayFairGive your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Houston Rockets veterans review. Josh Lloyd breaks down the 2024-25 season outlook for Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Steven Adams after Houston's unexpected 52-30 record and playoff exit. VanVleet’s declining production raises red flags for fantasy managers. Brooks' defensive role remains stable but low upside. Adams' health could reshape Houston’s rotation, while role players like Jock Landale and Aaron Holiday remain fantasy fringe options. Josh also examines Jae’Sean Tate’s future and Jeff Green’s likely exit.Locked On Fantasy Basketball brings you sharp analysis on fantasy relevance, dynasty outlook, and draft strategy for the Rockets' aging core. Is VanVleet cooked? Can Adams stay healthy? And is Brooks more than just vibes?Watch now to stay ahead in your league with critical intel from Basketball Monster’s Josh Lloyd. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/

NBA Fantasy Basketball: New York Knicks under-28 fantasy player breakdown for the 2024-2025 season. Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, analyses OG Anunoby’s upside, Mitchell Robinson’s return impact, and Precious Achiuwa’s long-term viability.Anunoby showed brief flashes of offensive growth, but can it stick in a larger role? Mitchell Robinson's blocks and boards profile remains intriguing, but durability and free throws still limit his fantasy appeal. Josh also reviews Precious Achiuwa’s stagnation, and deep league prospects like Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Kolek, and Ariel Hukporti.Get sharp, actionable insights on who to draft, who to stash, and who to ignore from the Knicks’ youth core.

Josh Lloyd breaks down the Denver Nuggets’ under-27 talent pool for 2024-25 Fantasy Basketball. Christian Braun’s efficiency leap and increased role point to solid mid-round value, while Michael Porter Jr. continues to produce points and boards—but lacks versatility and reliability.Josh also reviews Peyton Watson’s defensive flashes, Julian Strawther’s unclear rotation path, and why Jalen Pickett might be one of Denver’s better long-term bets. Plus, a caution on overvaluing Zeke Nnaji based on past minutes.Sharp analysis for fantasy GMs looking to separate hype from true value. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you.  CarGurusBuy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.comto make sure your big deal is the best deal. WayFairGive your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every

Nikola Jokic finished another elite fantasy season, but can the new coaching staff keep the magic going? Josh Lloyd breaks down the Denver Nuggets’ 2024 campaign and how it impacts fantasy basketball managers.Jamal Murray surged back to top-30 form—does that stick next season? Can Aaron Gordon stay healthy, and what does Russell Westbrook’s role mean for this team’s fantasy future?Josh also dives into DeAndre Jordan’s surprising bench minutes, Dario Saric’s fall-off, and Vlatko Čančar’s injury-limited year. With a coaching change on deck, the Nuggets’ fantasy reliability is in flux.Get the insight you need to make smart draft-day calls.#NBAFantasy #NikolaJokic #DenverNuggets #FantasyBasketball #JamalMurray #AaronGordon #LockedOnFantasyBasketball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you.  CarGurusBuy or sell your next car today with C

Ivica Zubac cracked the top 70, Derrick Jones Jr. finally hit consistency, and Ben Simmons? Still done. Josh Lloyd breaks down the younger LA Clippers rotation, Amir Coffey’s weird role, Kobe Brown’s potential, and whether anything is left in Zubac’s tank. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you.  CarGurusBuy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.comto make sure your big deal is the best deal. WayFairGive your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use codeLOCKEDONNBAfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDu

James Harden cracked the top five in fantasy again — at age 36. But can he do it again? Josh Lloyd breaks down the Los Angeles Clippers' veteran core, including Harden's shocking resurgence, Kawhi Leonard's knee questions, and Norman Powell's volatile value.Kris Dunn made noise as a defensive weapon, but is that enough for 12-team leagues? And what do the Clippers do with Batum, Simmons, and a bench full of aging role players?Fantasy managers need to rethink how to approach this roster. Who's still draftable? Who's washed? Let’s get into it. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you.  CarGurusBuy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.comto make sure your big deal is the best deal. WayFairGive your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Monarch MoneyTake c