Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Josh Lloyd, lead fantasy analyst at basketballmonster.com, breaks down signings, trades, and extensions. Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn Nets, Lonzo Ball to Cleveland Cavaliers - how do these moves impact NBA team dynamics and fantasy value? Lloyd questions Clint Capela's move to Houston Rockets, analyzes Dorian Finney-Smith's departure from Los Angeles Lakers, as well as Brook Lopez joining the Clippers

How will D'Angelo Russell fit with Dallas Mavericks? Which players are poised for breakout seasons?

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NBA Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Rankings for the 2025 rookie class! Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down his top 20 dynasty rookies after the NBA Draft, including Cooper Flagg, Asa Newell, Nolan Traore, Dylan Harper, and Derik Queen. Get expert insights on player ceilings, team fits, long-term outlook, and how recent trades like Jusuf Nurkic to the Utah Jazz and Collin Sexton to the Charlotte Hornets impact fantasy basketball.

Whether you're rebuilding or chasing titles, these rookie rankings will shape your dynasty league draft strategy. Find out who’s a future fantasy superstar and wh...

NBA Fantasy Basketball dynasty rookie rankings are here for the 2025 draft class! Josh Lloyd breaks down prospects ranked 87 to 21, highlighting hidden gems and deep league sleepers who could shape your dynasty team for years. From Augustas Marciulionis to Rasheer Fleming, learn who’s worth a stash and who could pop in fantasy value. 

We cover key names like Hunter Dickinson, Taelon Peter, Ryan Nembhard, Yang Hansen, Walter Clayton Jr., and more. Josh explains how draft capital, team fit, and long-term upside impact these dynasty rookie rankings. Perfect for dynasty leagues with 300+ players or anyone preparing rook...

The NBA Draft is in the books, and Josh Lloyd dives into all the fallout for your fantasy basketball leagues. Who are the five rookies you should actually consider in standard redraft leagues? Which teams came out on top, and which ones might be kicking themselves in a few months? Josh breaks it all down, from Cooper Flagg's fit in Dallas to why the Brooklyn Nets and Pelicans’ decisions could backfire. Get your fantasy strategy locked in early.

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🏀 LIVE NBA DRAFT 2025 COVERAGE Josh Lloyd (Locked On Fantasy Basketball + BasketballMonster.com) breaks down every pick as it happens — what it means for the NBA, fantasy basketball, and dynasty leagues. Unlike the usual coverage, this is built for people who actually care about how players fit — not just reading scouting clichés. ✅ Instant pick analysis ✅ Fantasy value + dynasty upside ✅ Real-life fit and draft trends Whether you're watching for your team, your dynasty roster, or just to hear someone with real takes — this is the NBA Draft stream you need. 
 

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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...

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...

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.

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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?

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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.

👀 Who’s a sleeper?
🔥 Who’s overhyped?
🧠 What should fantasy managers know before draft day?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions! 🏆 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an MVP-caliber season and led OKC to a Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers. But what does it mean for fantasy basketball?

Josh Lloyd breaks down the fantasy impact of the Thunder's title run. From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's elite value to Isaiah Hartenstein’s breakout performance and Alex Caruso’s role-player excellence, this episode covers every angle. Are players like Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, and Luguentz Dort now must-draft names in dynasty leagues?

✅ Full season analysis
✅ Fantasy draft strategy shifts
✅ Long-term dynasty outlooks

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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.

📈 Who’s rising? Who’s falling? Josh reveals which players could be fantasy goldmines and which ones carry risk. Hear his analysis of Dylan Harper, V.J. Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, Kon Knueppel, and more, with clear tiers and fantasy outlooks.

🏀 Plus: Josh reacts to the NBA Finals (Thunder vs Pacers), major injury updates for...

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...

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...

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 📉

Allen's consistent but low-ceiling play<...

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...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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🚨 NBA Fantasy Basketball ALERT: Tom Thibodeau is OUT in New York! What does it mean for Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and Josh Hart?

Josh Lloyd breaks down the New York Knicks' fantasy basketball outlook following their massive coaching change. Will a new system help or hurt KAT’s value? Can Brunson remain elite in a new offensive setup? Is Josh Hart's late-season surge sustainable, or a Thibs mirage?

Key names covered: Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Payne, Delon Wright, Landry Shamet.

📊 Topics include:

KAT’s production in a new role...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Los Angeles Lakers' youth movement took a major step forward after Luka Dončić landed in LA midseason. Josh Lloyd breaks down how Dončić's elite playmaking and volume held firm despite the team switch, while Austin Reaves capitalized with career-best production. What happens next?

Jordan Goodwin flashed defensive upside, but will it stick? Jarred Vanderbilt’s injury, Dalton Knecht's rookie flop, and LeBron James Jr.’s future role all carry fantasy implications. Josh sorts the signal from the noise in a changing Lakers core.

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LeBron James turned 40 and still averaged 24/8/8. But does that mean the Los Angeles Lakers are on track or just treading water?

Josh Lloyd breaks down the Lakers’ over-27 crew in the 2024-25 fantasy basketball season review — from Rui Hachimura’s efficiency conundrum to what Dorian Finney-Smith’s possible departure means.

Should fantasy managers trust LeBron for one more run? Or is this the beginning of the end?

LeBron’s insane year

Hachimura’s usage vs value

Free agency decisions

Category league impact

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Anthony Edwards proved he belongs in fantasy’s top tier after a monster season leading the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals. Josh Lloyd dives into the fantasy futures of Minnesota's under-25 core—Jaden McDaniels’ offensive flashes, Rob Dillingham’s potential path to lead guard minutes, and whether Josh Minott and Leonard Miller can ever break through.

From breakout stars to G League dominance that hasn’t translated, find out which Wolves should be on your radar for dynasty and redraft formats.

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Desmond Bane traded from Memphis Grizzlies to Orlando Magic for Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and four first-round picks. Josh Lloyd breaks down the massive NBA trade, discussing fantasy basketball impacts for Bane, Anthony, and both teams.

How does Bane fit next to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner in Orlando? Does Cole Anthony's fantasy value rise in Memphis? Analysis on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's role and the Grizzlies' future without Bane. Get insights for your fantasy basketball strategy and roster management.

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Josh Lloyd reviews the Minnesota Timberwolves' 2024-25 NBA season, focusing on players aged 25 and over. Julius Randle's improved efficiency sparks debate—can fantasy managers trust him moving forward? Rudy Gobert's defensive value remains strong despite offensive struggles, while Mike Conley's sharp decline raises concerns. Naz Reid's impending free agency could drastically reshape the roster. Discover key insights, potential sleepers, and players to avoid in your fantasy basketball drafts.

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Josh Lloyd breaks down the under-27 players on the Golden State Warriors. Brandin Podziemski looked solid, but is he good enough to draft in standard leagues? Jonathan Kuminga's role remains shaky, and this might be his last shot in Golden State. Moses Moody improved, but he’s still probably a deep league guy, and Trayce Jackson-Davis looks like a third-stringer.

Josh also touches on Quinten Post, who quietly shot the ball well as a stretch five, and Gui Santos, Kevin Knox, and the rest of the deep bench guys. It's another year where the Warriors' youth doesn't of...

Dive into Josh Lloyd's 2025 NBA Mock Draft 3.0, where he personally selects each first-round pick based on talent and team fit. Is Cooper Flagg a guaranteed dynasty superstar at pick #1? Will Dylan Harper redefine the San Antonio Spurs' future? Josh evaluates top-tier prospects, mid-round steals like VJ Edgecombe to the Philadelphia 76ers, and late-round sleepers who could transform your dynasty teams. Gain expert insights beyond standard coverage, exploring immediate fantasy implications and long-term dynasty value for every first-round pick. 

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Stephen Curry is still elite. But is the rest of Golden State?
Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast and lead analyst at Basketball Monster, digs into the Golden State Warriors’ over-27 crew for the 2024–25 season.

📌 Stephen Curry — defies time again, but how many more seasons can you count on him?
📌 Jimmy Butler — a late-season addition… is there fantasy value in his Warrior fit?
📌 Draymond Green — elite in non-scoring stats, but will his minutes and leash survive?
📌 Buddy Hield & Kevon Looney — usable in spurts, but do they stick in rotation?
📌 Gary Payton II — in...

The Milwaukee Bucks’ young core looks stuck — and it’s not just the roster.
Josh Lloyd (Locked On Fantasy Basketball + BasketballMonster.com) breaks down the under-27 players on the Bucks and what their unclear roles and development issues mean for fantasy basketball in 2024–25.

📌 Kevin Porter Jr.: non-guaranteed deal — can he stay in the league, let alone produce?
📌 Gary Trent Jr.: the role is shaky, and his fantasy value might be overstated
📌 Ryan Rollins: low-key sleeper — shades of Tyus Jones if he gets a chance
📌 Andre Jackson Jr., AJ Green, Chris Livingston, Tyler Smith: where are the minutes an...

Giannis Antetokounmpo is still dominant — but is Milwaukee crumbling around him?
Josh Lloyd (Locked On Fantasy Basketball + BasketballMonster.com) breaks down the Milwaukee Bucks’ veteran core, fantasy basketball implications, and what the team's playoff collapse means going forward.

📌 Giannis: still top-tier, but defensive regression and franchise questions linger
📌 Damian Lillard: Achilles injury — how much value is left?
📌 Brook Lopez: signs of age, role fluctuation — still draftable?
📌 Bobby Portis: high-energy contributor, but is the role stable?
📌 Plus: Taurean Prince, Kyle Kuzma, Pat Connaughton, and other depth pieces

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🔹 Can the Bucks rebuild while st...

Memphis’ young core is full of question marks — but is there fantasy gold buried in the chaos?
Josh Lloyd (Locked On Fantasy Basketball + BasketballMonster.com) dives into the Grizzlies’ under-25 players and what they mean for your dynasty and redraft leagues.

📌 Zach Edey: ankle surgery — what it means for his role this season
📌 Scotty Pippen Jr.: starter upside or summer league mirage?
📌 Santi Aldama: inconsistency kills — is he still a standard-league flier?
📌 Jalen Wells: surprise starter — can it stick?
📌 Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson outlooks
 

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Ja Morant is still electric — but does his style hurt his fantasy ceiling?
Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down the Memphis Grizzlies’ 2024-25 season from a fantasy basketball perspective, focusing on the veteran core and front office direction.

📌 Desmond Bane: breakout confirmed — but is there another gear?
📌 Jaren Jackson Jr.: offensive growth, but are the blocks drying up?
📌 Ja Morant: fantasy upside vs long-term sustainability — what needs to change?
📌 Luke Kennard: elite shooting, limited appeal — streamer or stash?
📌 Brandon Clarke’s return + overall depth chart context

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🔹 Front office d...

Cade Cunningham finally delivered — and he’s not the only Pistons player rising.
Josh Lloyd (Locked On Fantasy Basketball + BasketballMonster.com) breaks down the Detroit Pistons’ young core from a fantasy basketball perspective after a surprising 44-win season.

📌 Cade Cunningham: breakout confirmed — is he a top-10 fantasy option now?
📌 Jalen Duren: legit double-double threat — how high can he climb in rankings?
📌 Jaden Ivey: signs of life as a shooter, but what’s the fantasy ceiling?
📌 Ausar Thompson: defensive monster, but is the playing time trustworthy?
📌 Ron Holland: rookie outlook + long-term dynasty take
📌 Isaiah Stewart, Bobi...

The Detroit Pistons finally turned the corner — but did any of their veterans hold fantasy value?
Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down Detroit’s over-25 core after a shock 44-win season and a coaching overhaul under J.B. Bickerstaff.

📌 Tobias Harris: usage dropped, but still standard league relevant
📌 Malik Beasley: elite threes, but offers almost nothing else
📌 Dennis Schroeder: faded out fast — can he find a role?
📌 Tim Hardaway Jr.: strange acquisition, low ceiling

This episode covers only the veterans. Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and Jalen Duren will be reviewed i...

Orlando Magic 2024-25 Season Breakdown | Fantasy Basketball Outlook with Josh Lloyd
The Orlando Magic took a step forward in 2024-25 — but what does it mean for fantasy basketball? Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball and lead analyst at BasketballMonster.com, dives deep into every key rotation piece.

🎯 Franz Wagner: Is a top-30 finish sustainable with a 31% usage rate?
🔥 Paolo Banchero: Top 20 in points leagues but just 61st in category — is he overrated in 9-cat?
🛡️ Jalen Suggs: Elite defense, strong per-minute stats — breakout incoming?

Also discussed:
🔹 Anthony Black – Will he ever shoot enough to m...