Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Fantasy basketball contenders face make-or-break waiver wire decisions as injury chaos and surprise suspensions reshape the landscape. Josh Lloyd dissects hot pickups like Paul Reed, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell, and exposes common mistakes with drops including Daniel Gafford and Brandon Williams. Big questions abound—should you hold onto stars like Trae Young, Anthony Davis, or Zach LaVine as playoffs near, or cut bait for playoff upside?

Key segments spotlight stash targets, must-add young Kings prospects, and streamer standouts like Grant Williams and Devin Carter. Get insights on how to maximize moves, avoid roster traps during game-heavy we...

Indiana Pacers edge the New York Knicks in a nail-biter, while Victor Wembanyama explodes for 40 points against a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers squad. Jason Kidd’s bold lineup decisions for the Dallas Mavericks—featuring surprise starts from Tyus Jones and a debut from Khris Middleton—raise eyebrows as the team grapples with rotation chaos. Reed Shepard’s breakout performance for the Houston Rockets sparks debate: Is he staking his claim for a starting spot, or will Houston’s shifting rotations keep fantasy managers guessing?

Josh Lloyd spotlights waiver wire moves and fantasy trends, breaking down key player performanc...

Are OG Anunoby and Anthony Black set to crash back to earth after their hot streaks? Josh Lloyd exposes the NBA’s top fantasy basketball sell-highs, warning managers about unsustainable runs fueled by inflated shooting percentages, outlier defensive stats, and shifting team rotations. From OG Anunoby’s unreal shooting in New York to Jarrett Allen’s stat boom without Evan Mobley in Cleveland, today's insights help you outsmart your competition and avoid costly trade mistakes.

Spotlights include Anthony Black’s breakout amid Orlando Magic injuries, Ty Jerome’s eye-popping efficiency for Memphis, and Stephon Castle’s temporary leap into el...

NBA chaos erupts as six players get ejected and fights break out across a wild 10-game slate. Massive suspensions loom for Isaiah Stewart and Miles Bridges, while teams like the Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons leave fantasy managers scrambling to react. Can waiver wire targets like Nique Clifford, Dylan Cardwell, Rui Hachimura, and Maxime Raynaud deliver under unpredictable rotations and tanking tactics?

Josh Lloyd brings sharp, actionable insights on shifting fantasy basketball values, breaking down big performances from Cade Cunningham, Jeremiah Fears, Jalen Williams, and Toumani Camara. Analyze tanking strategies, questionable "injury" designations, and the fallout from...

Milwaukee Bucks add Cam Thomas but face questions about roster fit and offensive cohesion. Can Giannis Antetokounmpo and a roster stacked with scorers find winning chemistry, or will Glenn Rivers struggle to balance usage and roles? Josh Lloyd sounds off on Cam Thomas’s fantasy value and shares why he’s a hard pass, while analyzing potential shakeups for Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma, and Rollins.

Key fantasy basketball plays for Tuesday’s four-game slate get sharp analysis, including strategic streaming options like Jarace Walker, Royce O’Neale, Jake LaRavia, and Marcus Smart. Take advantage of the Pacers, Clippers...

Fantasy managers eye big returns as slumping NBA stars set to rebound—can you seize the buy-low window before it closes? Josh Lloyd spotlights key underperformers like LeBron James, Amen Thompson, Dyson Daniels, Cedric Coward, Naji Marshall, and Jaylen Brown, explaining why panic moves and rash trades might cost you later. Are managers overreacting to cold streaks, or is this the perfect time to strike for elite talent?

Actionable insights include statistical trends, category league nuances, and how shifting roles on teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, and Boston Ce...

Extended All-Star Week brings chaos to NBA fantasy rosters—are your waiver wire picks set to survive? Josh Lloyd spotlights the latest injury updates, including key absences for Jalen Duren, Keegan Murray, and Franz Wagner, and how they impact risk/reward streaming decisions. With schedule hacks, back-to-back warnings for the Lakers, and debate raging over Landry Shamet, Collin Sexton, and Moses Moody’s viability, managers get actionable advice to maximize adds and drops.

Discover why veterans like Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis are on thin ice, while surprise options like Devin Carter, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Pa...

Fantasy basketball managers face a wild waiver wire frenzy as unpredictable performances and late-season tanking turn roster decisions upside down. Should you rush to add hot hands like Will Riley of the Washington Wizards or Brook Lopez following eye-popping box scores, or is it a classic trap that could sink your team? Josh Lloyd unpacks the risks and rewards of chasing big games from names like Jock Landale, Guerschon Yabusele, and Nick Richards amidst shifting rotations and trade deadline upheaval.

From must-add prospects like Jarace Walker and Moussa Diabaté to cut candidates including Anthony Davis and Zach L...

All-Star break turns fantasy basketball upside down—are you prepared to maximize your roster moves and streaming strategy? With schedule quirks affecting Yahoo, ESPN, and Sleeper leagues, playoff hopefuls must navigate an 8-game day, 2-week matchup featuring explosive game slates and limited opportunities for quality adds. Josh Lloyd spotlights teams with five games like the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, and Oklahoma City Thunder, and warns about the disadvantage for Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors, whose three-game schedules create tough drop decisions on players like Neemias Queta and Collin Murray-Boyles.

The analysis covers injury returns for stars like De...

NBA fantasy managers face chaos as tanking season heats up—can you trust breakout performances from players like Jock Landale, or are they fantasy mirages? Josh Lloyd previews Saturday’s 10-game slate, spotlighting critical waiver wire options and potential streaming gold in matchups featuring the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and injury-riddled Denver Nuggets. Key insights include the uncertain status of Alex Sarr and Michael Porter Jr., the streaming value of Tristan Vukcevic, Danny Wolf, and De’Anthony Melton, plus schedule hacks as teams like the Lakers play three times in four days.

With rapid-fire injury updates, lineup projec...

NBA trade deadline chaos shakes up fantasy basketball as bottom-dwelling teams like the Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards, and Utah Jazz defy expectations, trading draft picks for star power instead of tanking. Who rises and who falls in this new landscape? Jalen Smith gets a starting opportunity, Gui Santos emerges as a sleeper in Golden State, and Cooper Flagg surges toward top-20 status with Anthony Davis sidelined. With Jimmy Butler out, and unpredictable rotations in Chicago, Memphis, and Milwaukee, managers face tough choices—stream now or stash for the post-break pivots.

Josh Lloyd breaks down the shifting fantasy la...

NBA Trade Deadline chaos shakes up the landscape as the Indiana Pacers land Ivica Zubac, Bennedict Mathurin, and Isaiah Jackson in a blockbuster move, while the LA Clippers eye a questionable rebuild without their franchise center. Key names including Jalen Smith, Jaden Ivey, Tyus Jones, and Nick Richards see their fantasy basketball outlooks pivot in real time, as teams like the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, and Brooklyn Nets scramble for upside and tax relief.

Josh Lloyd navigates the fantasy fallout from surprise trades, highlighting must-adds like Jalen Smith and what to make of Isaiah Jackson vs. Konan...

Chaos erupts at the NBA trade deadline as blockbuster deals send Kristaps Porziņģis to the Golden State Warriors, Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga to Atlanta, and Tyus Jones to the Charlotte Hornets. Will these seismic shifts reshape the playoff picture, or lead to fantasy chaos? Injury updates like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s abdominal strain and shifting lineups—think Peyton Watson, Aaron Wiggins, Greg Jackson II—leave managers scrambling to reassess player value and streaming options.

Josh Lloyd breaks down the fantasy basketball fallout, highlighting must-add players, strategic waiver moves, and which breakout performances are built to last. Key disc...

NBA trade chaos shakes up fantasy basketball as Anthony Davis lands on the Washington Wizards and Coby White heads to the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the deadline. Josh Lloyd unpacks blockbuster deals featuring stars like D'Angelo Russell, Khris Middleton, and Marvin Bagley III, while questioning the Chicago Bulls’ puzzling rebuild and their refusal to secure first-round picks for top talent. Will Daniel Gafford or Marvin Bagley emerge as must-adds, or do Jaden Hardy and Alex Sarr offer greater upside in fast-changing rotations?

Key topics include the Dallas Mavericks’ shifting lineup, the fallout for fantasy relevance in Philadelphia foll...

NBA trade chaos shakes up fantasy basketball as the Garland-Harden swap leaves managers scrambling—is there a true winner, or is the impact overstated? Josh Lloyd breaks down the repercussions of the blockbuster deal, explores Darius Garland’s potential surge, and debunks the hype around short-term streaming options like Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller. Roster management takes center stage, with key insights on focusing waiver moves for long-term value and ignoring marginal shifts for locked-in stars such as Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley.

Waiver wire trends spotlight hot pickups and immediate drops—Isaiah Collier’s 48-minute outing, Al Horfo...

Fantasy basketball managers face hard decisions at the NBA trade deadline—whose numbers are real, and who’s about to crash? Josh Lloyd uncovers the biggest sell-high candidates, including Shaedon Sharpe’s inflated value with the Portland Trail Blazers, Peyton Watson’s hot stretch with the Denver Nuggets, and Dillon Brooks’ unsustainable production for the Phoenix Suns. Is it time to move on from these breakout performances before reality sets in?

Key analysis includes how trade rumors and roster shake-ups—like Jaren Jackson heading to Utah, and persistent speculation around Domantas Sabonis—impact player values. Josh dissects statistical re...

NBA trade chaos upends the fantasy landscape: Jaren Jackson Jr. lands in Utah, Memphis rebuilds with picks and youth, and Chicago Bulls’ puzzling guard-heavy moves spark debate. Can Ja Morant be next on the move? Josh Lloyd breaks down the ripple effects with sharp insights, weighing the fantasy value rises of Santi Aldama, GG Jackson, Taylor Hendricks, and Jalen Smith amid drastic roster shake-ups.

Key topics include Boston Celtics acquiring Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls’ guard glut with Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey, and questions swirling around Minnesota’s cap-clearing maneuvers. Will the Jazz shut down stars or push f...

Shocking fantasy performances shake up NBA trade deadline week—Don Barlow explodes for an unprecedented 26-point, 16-rebound game, while James Harden trade rumors intensify, throwing the LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers into the spotlight. Will a Harden–Garland swap actually change anything in fantasy, or just be a wash for managers?

Josh Lloyd dissects Monday’s pivotal matchups across the league, spotlighting standout showings from LaMelo Ball, Alperen Sengun, and Derik Queen. The episode breaks down must-add and drop candidates, waiver-wire trends, and fantasy playoff tactics. Key debates focus on the long-term value of breakout players like Ty Jer...

NBA fantasy managers face a crucial week as the trade deadline looms and rosters get shaken up across the league. With 10 games on Tuesday, Josh Lloyd breaks down essential waiver strategies, urging listeners to save their moves for high-impact opportunities as unexpected absences and rest days hit contenders like the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz. Will stars like Lauri Markkanen and Joel Embiid suit up on back-to-backs, or will surprise players like Jarrus Walker and Pat Spencer become difference-makers in deeper formats?

Josh Lloyd spotlights must-add streamers, analyzes the shifting value of key rotation players such as...

Buy-low opportunities emerge as fantasy basketball managers eye slumping stars with upside. Can you capitalize on recent struggles for big names like Karl-Anthony Towns, Jrue Holiday, and Ivica Zubac, or will hot streaks return just in time for the playoff push? Josh Lloyd spotlights players whose current performances lag behind their true value, offering shrewd strategies for striking trade deals before the market corrects.

Key analysis covers why rookies like VJ Edgecombe and Derik Queen shouldn’t be overlooked after recent cold spells, and discusses Trey Murphy’s dramatic drop in production for the New Orleans Pelicans. The...

NBA All-Star selections spark debate as Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Alperen Şengün are snubbed, while Norman Powell lands a surprise spot. Is the traditional conference voting system due for an overhaul? Ten-game Sunday slate features blowouts galore, including Jarrett Allen’s monstrous line for the Cleveland Cavaliers and key performances from DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Victor Wembanyama.

Josh Lloyd breaks down fantasy basketball implications from shifting rotations, challenging schedules, and defensive showings. Topics include must-roster trends, buy-low opportunities like Jalen Suggs, and speculative moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Analysis touches on the ups...

NBA Fantasy managers face a pivotal week as Josh Lloyd urges listeners to save their waiver moves ahead of the looming trade deadline. With just four games on Monday—featuring the Pelicans, Hornets, Rockets, Pacers, Timberwolves, Grizzlies, 76ers, and Clippers—Lloyd breaks down injury reports, starting lineup risks, and essential schedule hacks to maximize your roster. Are Malik Monk, Kelly Oubre Jr., or Ty Jerome worth an early add, or should you hold for long-term value?

Key insights center on streaming strategies, back-to-back schedules, and potential surprises like Dom Barlow, Jaylen Wells, and Moussa Diabate. Lloyd highlights the...

Sacramento Kings make baffling trade, shipping Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, and more for De'Andre Hunter—does Malik Monk finally get his chance to shine? Josh Lloyd breaks down the fantasy basketball fallout, dissecting winners and losers in the wake of Sacramento’s questionable moves. Jaylon Tyson’s role, De'Andre Hunter’s usage issues, and the Kings’ guard and forward rotations headline the debate as playoff strategies come into focus.

Key waiver wire insights spotlight Dru Smith, Ty Jerome, and Kyle Kuzma, while strong takes urge managers to drop Anthony Simons and consider long-term holds like Moussa Diabate and Malik...

Week 15 fantasy basketball matchups come down to the wire—who will give you the edge on a loaded 10-game Sunday? Josh Lloyd reveals top streaming options, last-minute injury updates, and smart roster stashes that could tilt your matchup. With key names like Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, Grayson Allen, and Marvin Bagley factoring in, discover which under-the-radar contributors might make a difference as the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Lakers, Knicks, Clippers, Suns, Cavs, and Thunder all take the court.

Explore detailed streaming advice for points, threes, assists, rebounds, and more—including deep-league gems like Danny Wolf and surprise bigs...

NBA fantasy basketball managers face a critical question: Should you burn your waiver moves early or play the waiting game as the trade deadline chaos unfolds? Josh Lloyd urges everyone to save their moves in Week 16, emphasizing the unparalleled opportunity for high-value streamers and last-minute adds as blockbuster trades and surprise rotations shake up the league’s landscape.

Key storylines include Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George getting suspended for 25 games and the resulting fantasy implications for Dom Barlow, Kelly Oubre, and others. Josh Lloyd highlights optimal streaming schedules, rest risks for stars like Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, pote...

NBA fantasy managers face a jam-packed Saturday with back-to-back headaches and last-minute injury surprises. With only six games on the slate, Josh Lloyd exposes key waiver wire targets, schedule hacks, and strategic streams to maximize your points. Can Jalen Smith seize the moment if Nikola Vucevic remains out for the Chicago Bulls? How will absences like Tyler Herro and Norman Powell on the Miami Heat shift fantasy value for deep-league gems like Dru Smith and Jaime Jaquez Jr.?

Josh Lloyd tackles lineup-shifting developments for teams including the San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, and Philadelphia 76ers—br...

Cooper Flagg explodes for 49 points as the Charlotte Hornets edge past the Dallas Mavericks in a thrilling finish. Can Flagg sustain this top-30 momentum and become a second-round fantasy pick next season? Josh Lloyd recaps Thursday's NBA action, spotlighting Doc Rivers' questionable coaching moves, the Milwaukee Bucks' struggles without Giannis Antetokounmpo, and key waiver wire trends. Standout performances include Michael Porter Jr.'s revenge game for the Brooklyn Nets, big nights from Kyle Kuzma, Jabari Smith, and Dillon Brooks, plus injury updates on Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic. Fantasy managers get tips on navigating hot streaks, injury absences, and...

NBA fantasy managers face tough choices as major injury news shakes up rosters—Aaron Gordon is ruled out for up to six weeks, creating a golden opportunity for Peyton Watson, while Franz Wagner and Jakob Poeltl remain sidelined. Who should be dropped, streamed, or stashed as playoff schedules shift? Josh Lloyd reveals the best schedule hacks, pinpointing teams like the Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Clippers who play three times in four nights, and highlights under-the-radar pickups such as Santi Aldama, Jock Landale, and Saddiq Bay.

Can the Lakers retool their lineup with Austin Reaves returning, and will Jazz st...

Fantasy basketball league winners pivot from static rosters—streaming the right players at the right moments is now essential for success. Should managers hold or drop slumping stars like Tyler Herro, Jalen Green, or Deandre Ayton? Josh Lloyd breaks down why chasing upside and being willing to cycle through the “last spot” can make all the difference, especially with key injuries, unpredictable stashes, and shifting category formats.

From the Memphis guard carousel featuring Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Cam Spencer, to the uncertainty around Scoot Henderson and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s value, Josh Lloyd answers hot-button questions on timin...

Thrilling NBA action sees Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic shatter expectations with another elite performance, while speculation swirls around LeBron James' future after a rough return to Cleveland. Can Vucevic sustain top-tier fantasy value, or is a regression inevitable?

Josh Lloyd recaps a night packed with surprises, from Anthony Black’s breakout for the Orlando Magic to Wembanyama’s dominant stat line leading the San Antonio Spurs over the Houston Rockets. The chaos surrounding Indiana Pacers’ rotations, the value of adding Dean Wade, and injury drama with Atlanta Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu take center stage. Get trade deadline insights, fantasy...

A hectic NBA slate sees 13 of 16 teams on back-to-backs—fantasy managers, are you ready for schedule chaos? Josh Lloyd highlights pivotal streaming targets like Kyle Kuzma, Aaron Wiggins, and Jonas Valanciunas, breaking down how roster moves and injury updates—including news on Khris Middleton, Bilal Coulibaly, and Tyler Herro—could reshape waiver wire strategy heading into Thursday’s eight-game schedule.

Deep dives into Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, and Oklahoma City Thunder rotations help managers anticipate unpredictable DNPs and maximize games played. With Denver Nuggets primed for a rare five-games-in-seven-nights run and the Warriors limited...

Waiver wire chaos shakes up NBA fantasy leagues as managers scramble to add hot names like Isaiah Collier, Rui Hachimura, and Sam Merrill—are these pickups worth the hype or just chasing fool’s gold? Josh Lloyd tackles the madness, calling out common mistakes, overreactions, and smart strategies that separate contenders from pretenders.

Dig into must-add players like Bobby Portis, Jalen Smith, and Grayson Allen, while star drops like Cam Thomas and Jordan Poole headline a list of fantasy deadweight. Can newcomers like Jarace Walker deliver top-75 value as the Indiana Pacers embrace a youth movement? What shou...

Waiver-wire chaos and sell-high moments light up the NBA as Alex Sarr explodes for the Washington Wizards with a dominant 29-point, 12-rebound, 6-block night, while fantasy managers scramble to capitalize on surging and struggling players. Josh Lloyd pulls no punches on confusing rotation decisions, like Toumani Camara’s late breakout for the Portland Trail Blazers and questions why Cam Thomas remains a Brooklyn Nets’ mainstay. Can Karl-Anthony Towns break out of his recent slump, or is his reduced role the new reality for theNew York Knicks?

Josh spotlights impact performances from Chet Holmgren anchoring the Oklahoma City Thun...

Nine NBA games, endless fantasy basketball chaos—find your next winning stream before your rivals do. Injury shakeups hit hard as Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and Franz Wagner face absences, creating unexpected opportunities for rising players like Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, and Kyle Filipowski. Josh Lloyd tackles the latest lineup shifts, with insight on key streaming targets, rotation changes for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and more.

Eyeing back-to-back scheduling advantages, Josh Lloyd spotlights quality game stretches for teams like the Bulls and Heat, emphasizing under-rostered waiver gems such as Jalen Smith, Brandon Williams, and Dr...

Which NBA fantasy basketball stars are hitting their ceiling—and is now the time to sell? Josh Lloyd spotlights Paolo Banchero’s red-hot shooting and surging rankings, questions whether Immanuel Quickley’s top-10 run is too good to last, and reveals why Kyshawn George’s recent spike in usage and efficiency may not be sustainable. Can Saddiq Bey, Brandin Podziemski, and Moses Moody keep outperforming expectations, or are they set for a crash back to reality?

Selling high and avoiding common fantasy league traps, this episode examines fluctuating roles for Golden State Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody, New...

Utah Jazz test fantasy managers’ patience with a surprise Keyonte George rest, sparking panic about shutdowns. Should you trade away top performers at the first sign of trouble—or wait for the playoff picture to clarify? Pacers shake things up with Jarace Walker and Pascal Siakam leading a small-ball lineup, while Charlotte Hornets dominate the Sixers in a shocking blowout, fueled by Brandon Miller’s scoring surge.

Josh Lloyd breaks down key waiver wire moves, including the rise of Moussa Diabate and Toumani Camara’s top-100 form for the Portland Trail Blazers. The episode tackles Deandre Ayton’s alarming...

Injury chaos rocks the NBA as fantasy contenders scramble to capitalize on the latest shakeups. With stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Devin Booker, Joel Embiid, and Paul George battling injuries or questionable statuses, fantasy managers face tough choices—who to stream, who to drop, and which sneaky pickups could tilt playoff races. Josh Lloyd delivers sharp insights on back-to-back scheduling quirks, the high-upside potential of Aaron Wiggins, Justin Champagnie, and Lu Dort, and which Thunder role players warrant immediate addition amid core muscle woes.

Key discussion points include Mitchel Robinson’s expected return for the New York Knicks, chal...

Are fantasy basketball GMs overreacting to shooting slumps and recent cold streaks? Josh Lloyd spotlights five struggling buy-low NBA players who could supercharge your roster once their numbers normalize, exposing how perception and short-term frustration can create major trade value. From Derrick White’s shockingly low shooting percentages to Cooper Flagg’s rookie woes, and brutal recent ranks for Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Norman Powell, each case is scrutinized with actionable trade strategy and cold-hard stats.

Discover why patience may pay off for managers with these underperformers, how injuries and blowouts skew numbers, and why chasing perc...

Cade Cunningham silences critics with a monster line as the Detroit Pistons cruise past the Kings, reigniting hope for a late-season turnaround. Injury chaos continues to shake up lineups across the NBA—can Phoenix survive Devin Booker’s absence, and is Jakob Poeltl finally a drop in fantasy hoops? Josh Lloyd breaks down all the key fantasy basketball takeaways, including Dylan Cardwell’s emerging value, Grayson Allen’s next-man-up status, and why Lou Dort deserves a closer look for savvy streamers.

From the Thunder’s bench issues to the Suns’ evolving rotation, get expert insights on trending adds like Aa...

NBA schedule chaos shakes up your fantasy decisions—Will Joel Embiid and Paul George’s confirmed absences spark breakout performances from Kelly Oubre and Dominick Barlow? With games postponed, tip-off times changing, and weather disrupting travel, fantasy managers confront critical last-minute pivots as key stars sit and unlikely streamers surge.

Josh Lloyd previews Monday’s seven-game slate, spotlighting injury updates for Darius Garland, Franz Wagner, and more. Discover hidden streamers like Jalen Smith, Aaron Nesmith, and Moussa Diabate who could swing your matchups. The episode covers back-to-back scenarios, roster restrictions, and how these shifts affect categories and points...