Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Locked On Fantasy Basketball podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for all things fantasy basketball. Host Josh Lloyd will help guide your team to glory as he takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from all over the NBA but with a distinct fantasy slant. Locked On Fantasy Basketball podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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  Episode #3303

  50 Late Round Fliers To Dominate Your Fantasy Basketball League

  Oct 2, 202649 min

  JLFB BOWL https://joshlloydfantasy.com/bowl/   OVERVIEW End-of-draft fantasy basketball decisions can shape your season, so I break down 50+ late-round flyers worth targeting for upside. I cover which bench options, rookies, and undervalued veterans have real breakout or surprise potential based on current ADP, pre-rank, and projected roles across platforms. Get clear criteria and player-specific context to make better last-round picks. KEY TAKEAWAYS Always swing for upside with your last fantasy basketball draft picks instead of settling for safe, low-ceiling names who can be easily replaced through waivers. Players like Jusuf Nurkic, Keegan Murray, and Collin Murray-Boyles are undervalued in current draft pools and could be surprise top-100 producers if usage or minutes break their way. Monitor projected starters and changing depth charts; for example, Jeremiah Fears and Yves Missi are not guaranteed opening night starting jobs, but the risk is justified by their upside if they do start. Platform-specific price discrepancies matter: players ranked or going past pick 115 on ESPN or FanTrax (like Nic Claxton, Zach Edey, or Cam Johnson) may present late value even if more aggressive on Yahoo. Prioritize rookie or second-year players with unclear but plausible paths to higher minutes (like Egor Demin, Brandin Podziemski, Khaman Maluach) rather than older proven role players with no probability of breakout. Some late flyers are likely to be short-term streamers based on injury or suspensions (e.g., Daniel Gafford, Isaiah Jackson), and may become early drops—don’t be afraid to use the last round for these types. Projected median ranking is less important than ceiling; target players where the range of outcomes includes something useful to your roster build. Consider team context, injury risk, and bench construction: a player like Jalen Green, with increased opportunity, or specialists like Matisse Thybulle for defensive categories, can be more valuable than “safe” names in late rounds. RESOURCES joshloydfantasy.com/bowl — For updates and entry into the JLFB Bowl head-to-head leagues and contest announcements. Basketball Monster — Referenced as a resource for fantasy projections and membership prizes. NEXT STEP Check your draft strategy to make sure you’re targeting upside swings in the last rounds rather than settling for “safe” placeholders. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Criteria for Late-Round Flyers 2:46 Top 15 Flyers and Key Rationale 8:29 More Upside Picks Across the League 17:13 Explaining the Value of Wide-Ranging Outcomes 25:02 Platform-Specific Late-Round Targets 35:05 Deeper Flyers and Speculative Adds 47:05 Wrapping Up and Listener Contests AD READS — PRODUCTION ONLY 1:00 FanDuel — Brief mention 9:57 FanDuel — Full read 23:02 GameTime — Full read   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at  http://Indeed.com/podcast .   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at  https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA .   Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at  https://aura.com/aware .   Protect yourself now.    Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code  LOCKEDON  for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA  ! #squarepod   FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new  FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM  to get started.    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #3302

  Indiana Pacers Fantasy Basketball Preview [26/27 NBA Season]

  Oct 2, 202635 min

  JLFB BOWL https://joshlloydfantasy.com/bowl/   OVERVIEW The main fantasy basketball challenge with the Indiana Pacers this season is evaluating Tyrese Haliburton’s return from a torn Achilles and understanding Rick Carlisle’s impact on rotations and minutes. I break down where to actually draft Haliburton given questions about his role, playing time, and how his presence (or absence) shapes the value of nearly every Pacers player. I also analyze where the market is mispriced on key Pacers like Pascal Siakam, Ivica Zubac, and the rest of the supporting cast across points and category leagues. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tyrese Haliburton is overvalued at his current Yahoo (10) and ESPN (12) ranks given his Achilles recovery, uncertainty about his minutes, and Carlisle’s historical minute management—target him early second round at best, especially avoiding him in Yahoo points leagues due to weak points production. Drafting Haliburton in the first round effectively commits you to a punt points build, since he’s a low-usage, low-scoring player even when healthy; make sure you’re prepping your team structure accordingly if you take that risk. Pascal Siakam’s value meaningfully diverges between categories (50–60 range) and points leagues (can justify around 30), but avoid him anywhere near ESPN’s category rank of 24 or ADP of 30—usage and assists are likely to drop further with a healthy Haliburton. Ivica Zubac is worth considering in the 50–65 range for points leagues and 60–75 for categories, but only if the price is right; watch for Carlisle’s tendency to split center minutes, which could severely cap upside compared to his 33-minute peak with the Clippers. Avoid Andrew Nembhard in standard drafts due to an expected collapse in assists and usage with Haliburton back—lacks the upside late-round flyers should have, better suited for deep leagues only. Kelly Oubre Jr. is being overdrafted in some formats but represents reasonable value late in deeper leagues; don’t expect last season’s starter minutes or steady production. Jay Huff is not standard-league relevant outside of stash/injury contingency plays, despite eye-catching blocks numbers; don’t chase 9-category illusions or Reddit hype. Keep expectations low on Jarace Walker and Aaron Nesmith for standard formats; both are end-of-roster or deep-league options, with little indication of breakout upside barring major injuries. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Tyrese Haliburton’s Return, Uncertainties, and Risk 4:00 Projected Pacers Starters & Draftability 4:38 Tyrese Haliburton Rankings and Draft Strategy 8:41 Pascal Siakam Values and Format-Specific Analysis 12:16 Ivica Zubac’s Fantasy Outlook Under Carlisle 15:10 Aaron Nesmith & Andrew Nembhard Analysis 21:35 Pacers Bench Players: Oubre, Toppin, Huff, McConnell 27:19 Jarace Walker, Pacers Deep Bench, and Roster Fillers 30:41 Best/Worst Targets, Sleepers, Stash Candidates 32:03 Injury Updates (Haliburton, Zubac, others) 33:45 Pacers Fantasy Playoff Schedule and Back-to-Backs 34:15 Closing Remarks and Housekeeping Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at  http://Indeed.com/podcast .   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at  https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA .   Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at  https://aura.com/aware .   Protect yourself now.    Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code  LOCKEDON  for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA  ! #squarepod   FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new  FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM  to get started.    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #3301

  Houston Rockets Fantasy Basketball Preview [26/27 NBA Season]

  Oct 1, 202639 min

  JLFB BOWL https://joshlloydfantasy.com/bowl/   OVERVIEW The main fantasy basketball issues around the Houston Rockets this year center on Ime Udoka’s rotation stubbornness, the fantasy effects of newly crowded guard and forward spots, and whether to trust ADP versus production for players like Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, and Alperen Sengun. I break down role expectations, categorical differences, and pricing disconnects across platforms for key Rockets and share where I think the best value sits. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ime Udoka’s rigid tendencies and defensive grudge-holding make projecting Rockets minutes and roles tricky, especially for players with perceived defensive weaknesses like Alperen Sengun and Reed Sheppard. Kevin Durant’s fantasy value is elite in category formats but much less impressive in points leagues, highlighting the need to match league scoring to draft position—he’s great value in category at his depressed ADP. Amen Thompson should see some assists drop given less time at point guard, but I’m banking on improved field goal percentage and a block rate bounce-back to offset the loss—he’s fine at the back end of the second in categories, but adjust down if you don’t believe those improvements are coming. Alperen Sengun’s passing spike was partly due to Fred VanVleet’s absence last year; expect his assists and minutes to dip with VanVleet back and more guard depth, so price him like a solid 24–30 range category pick rather than true breakout material. Fred VanVleet, coming off a torn ACL, likely opens the year with minutes limits and rest for back-to-backs, with less upside than prior seasons for assists and overall stats. Don’t chase him anywhere near ESPN’s rank of 74. Reed Sheppard has big upside, but with two new point guards and Udoka unlikely to forgive his defensive issues, Sheppard is only worth a round 10 flyer for his steals and blocks—never reach for him anywhere close to ESPN’s 58 rank. Jabari Smith Jr. remains a low-upside, back-end pick; his role and production are stable but lack breakout signals—don’t project leaps in blocks, steals, or usage given current team construction. Tari Eason is only draftable as a stash or late upside swing, as his path to 30+ minutes depends heavily on injuries ahead of him; he’s best used in leagues with deeper benches, daily churn, or weekly locks. RESOURCES https://joshlloydfantasy.com/bowl — Josh Lloyd Fantasy Basketball Bowl (for league sign-ups and info) https://joshlloydfantasy.com/shop — Show merchandise NEXT STEP Check your league setup and platform, then use the category/points differences and role expectations to target (or avoid) specific Rockets—especially when ADP is out of sync with your league’s format. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Houston Rockets overview and Ime Udoka’s impact 5:23 Projected starting five and Kevin Durant’s valuation 7:43 Amen Thompson’s changing role and projections 12:08 Alperen Sengun role and category impact 15:30 Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet outlook 21:05 Projected bench rotation, Marcus Smart, Tari Eason, Steven Adams, Reed Sheppard 27:55 End-of-bench depth, late-round targets, and fades 30:37 Injuries: VanVleet, Adams, Durant 32:19 Playoff schedule and back-to-backs context 34:03 Listener mailbag: percentages, games cap, and category volatility Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at  http://Indeed.com/podcast .   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at  https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA .   Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at  https://aura.com/aware .   Protect yourself now.    Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code  LOCKEDON  for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA  ! #squarepod   FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new  FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM  to get started.    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #3300

  Golden State Warriors Fantasy Basketball Preview [26/27 NBA Season]

  Oct 1, 202628 min

  JLFB BOWL https://joshlloydfantasy.com/bowl/   OVERVIEW The fantasy basketball outlook for the Golden State Warriors is bleak this season, with significant injuries and role suspensions clouding the appeal of almost every fantasy asset on the roster. I break down why Stephen Curry’s category league value is not matched in points leagues, which Warriors are worth late-round flyers, and why uncertainty around Kristaps Porzingis and other core players adds major risk. KEY TAKEAWAYS Stephen Curry is a strong per-game category league contributor, but his ranking drops dramatically in points leagues, with a category range of 20–30 and points league range closer to 35–45. Drafting him at his ADP in points leagues is a mistake. Kristaps Porzingis is a hard fade in standard leagues due to ongoing illness and unclear availability; drafting him inside the top 100 is now too risky outside of deep or games cap leagues. Brandin Podziemski holds the safest fantasy value among non-Curry Warriors, especially in category leagues at his Yahoo and Fantrax ADP, thanks to usage and likely minutes, although his ceiling is limited. Yaxel Lendeborg offers upside as a versatile rookie, but as a 24-year-old with questionable shooting, he’s only a clear pick outside the top 160, particularly on ESPN and Fantrax. Gui Santos was a legitimate fantasy asset post deadline last year and deserves late-round consideration, especially if Porzingis remains out; his unique shot creation and four-assist upside stands out on this roster. Draymond Green is not startable in most standard leagues; his best category value comes outside the top 120 in deeper leagues or where his Yahoo ADP is far below 107. De’Anthony Melton is a strong streaming or late flyer option if starter minutes (28+) materialize, but his role and health are uncertain. He gains value if his shooting rebounds toward prior career averages. Injuries to Jimmy Butler (earliest projected return: Christmas, age 37, post-ACL) and Moses Moody (likely March return, torn patella) limit any stash value and clog valuable injured slots in redraft leagues. RESOURCES joshloydfantasy.com/bowl — For JLFB Bowl league announcements and entries Basketball Monster — Fantasy basketball analysis tool referenced throughout the show CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:19 Big questions for the Warriors’ season 3:40 Projected starting five and role uncertainty 4:51 Stephen Curry’s ranking and league format implications 6:59 Evaluating other Warriors’ fantasy value 8:01 Brandin Podziemski: upside and rankings 11:00 Rotational questions: Draymond Green at center, Melton vs Podziemski, rookie usage 12:31 Analyzing Yaxel Lendeborg as a fantasy pick 15:34 Draymond Green: whether to draft in standard formats 17:06 Bench and rotation breakdown 18:01 Kristaps Porzingis: illness and fading in drafts 19:23 De’Anthony Melton analysis and upside 21:13 Gui Santos late-season production and flyer value 23:16 Other roster/status updates: Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, deep bench 25:24 Summarizing best fantasy targets, fades, stashes 26:19 Injury updates: Porzingis, Butler, Moody, Horford, Curry 27:20 Schedule notes and final thoughts   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at  http://Indeed.com/podcast .   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at  https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA .   Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at  https://aura.com/aware .   Protect yourself now.    Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code  LOCKEDON  for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA  ! #squarepod   FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new  FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM  to get started.    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #3299

  Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft - 9 Cat 10 Team Pick 4

  Sep 30, 202638 min

  ENTER THE MONSTER DROP: https://joshlloydfantasy.com/contests/ GIVEAWAY 30 JLFB BOWL https://joshlloydfantasy.com/bowl/   OVERVIEW I run through a live 10-team, 9-category fantasy basketball mock draft from pick 4, breaking down my key decisions, surprise picks, and where actual value presented itself compared to ADP. The episode highlights lessons for managing risk, capitalizing on player slides, and making projections matter more than consensus when you're on the clock. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kevin Durant falling to pick 17 demonstrates how value can emerge if others get spooked by injury narratives and minutes concerns—don't overcompensate for risk when upside is clear. Mock drafts are useful for gauging draft trends, but every league is different; don’t let one draft’s flow dictate all your expectations or strategy. Jalen Duren's draft position is suppressed due to trade and holdout risk, but once his situation is settled, he should go in the 30s. Pairing risky players like Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis is nerve-wracking, but sometimes ADP and in-draft value demands you take the leap if the room overreacts to negatives. Drafting for positional and category needs is crucial, especially in smaller leagues where the waiver wire is always deep—don’t panic and draft for need too early, but keep team balance in mind. Stay aggressive with late-round flyers in 10-team leagues since waiver options are plentiful and upside swings come at little cost. Don’t waste late picks on low-upside players (e.g., Andrew Nembhard)—flyer territory should be about ceiling, not floor. Pay attention to preseason coach quotes and media day notes, but don’t let unconfirmed role rumors swing your entire process. RESOURCES Basketball Monster (for mock draft tool, league projections, and membership giveaways) joshloydfantasy.com/contests (for Monster Drop and JLFB Bowl league entries) NEXT STEP Leave a comment on the mock draft episode and check out the upcoming Golden State Warriors team preview. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 3:00 Mock draft setup & approach 4:00 First two rounds analysis (Doncic, Durant fall, early reaches) 7:05 Mock draft reveals & interpreting trends 10:13 Round 3–5: Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, value swings 14:55 Middle rounds: Centers, injury risk, late positional runs 18:00 Late rounds: Upside swings, mistakes, balancing risk 22:00 Flyer territory & notable undrafted players 36:29 Mock draft results summary & projected standings 36:57 Closing remarks & next episode tease Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at  http://Indeed.com/podcast .   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at  https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA .   Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at  https://aura.com/aware .   Protect yourself now.    Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code  LOCKEDON  for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA  ! #squarepod   FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new  FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM  to get started.    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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