Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Josh Lloyd is joined by Mike Richman from Locked On Blazers to break down the Portland Trail Blazers’ fantasy basketball outlook for the upcoming season. They cover Scoot Henderson’s development, Jerami Grant’s massive contract, and how Jrue Holiday’s arrival impacts Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe’s playing time.

Published: 14 August 2025

The Toronto Raptors have undergone a serious roster shakeup — but does it actually make them better for NBA Fantasy Basketball? Josh Lloyd is joined by Sean Woodley from Locked On Raptors to break down Brandon Ingram’s arrival, Scottie Barnes’ expanded role, and Immanuel Quickley’s importance as the lead guard.

Published: 14 August 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Orlando Magic Season Preview The Orlando Magic are making big moves this season — and the fantasy basketball world should be watching closely.

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

Josh 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.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2025

Josh Lloyd is joined by Jeff Garcia of Locked On Spurs to break down the San Antonio Spurs heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. We dive deep into Victor Wembanyama’s fantasy basketball outlook, the messy guard rotation with Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox, and whether Devin Vassell’s role is secure. Can Jeremy Sochan deliver value, or is he too inconsistent? What will Mitch Johnson do with this young and deep roster?

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2025

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?

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

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?

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

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:

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

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?

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

Josh Lloyd and Rylan Stiles (Locked On Thunder) dive into the Oklahoma City Thunder's season outlook after their stunning championship run. What’s next for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Can fantasy managers trust Chet Holmgren’s minutes? Is a double-big lineup with Isaiah Hartenstein viable? And how does Nikola Topic’s Summer League explosion shake up the rotation?

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

Zion Williamson is still in New Orleans. Jordan Poole has arrived. Joe Dumars is pulling strings. But can the Pelicans actually make it work?

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

NBA Fantasy Basketball league setup essentials. Optimal settings, draft strategies, and common pitfalls. Auction drafts vs. snake drafts. Dynasty league management.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

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?

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

NBA Summer League is over — but what does it actually mean for fantasy basketball? Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball and lead analyst at Basketball Monster, dives into the most talked-about rookie performances, second- and third-year breakouts, and whether you should actually care about what happened in Vegas.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

The NBA offseason is done — and the fantasy basketball landscape is changing fast. Josh Lloyd breaks down the top 100 fantasy players from last season who have switched teams, and reveals the biggest winners and losers across the league.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Yahoo’s default 9-category totals rankings are tanking NBA fantasy drafts. Josh Lloyd breaks down why Yahoo’s system is fundamentally flawed—rewarding games played over real impact—and shows how players like Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield, and Malik Beasley end up criminally overrated.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Is more playing time actually hurting NBA players' block rates? Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, dives deep into new data correlations between block rate, minutes played, and player age across 288 NBA players over four seasons. You’ll be surprised by the weak connection between blocks and minutes — and how age barely matters at all. Instead, starting games emerges as the biggest key to sustaining fantasy value in blocks.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

Usage vs efficiency in the NBA — does shooting more really make players less efficient? Josh Lloyd dives into the real correlation between usage% and eFG% using data from nearly 300 players over four seasons. Spoiler: the top guys break the rules.

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2025

NBA Fantasy Basketball alert 🚨: The biggest shooting swings of the 2024-25 NBA season are shaking up draft boards and rankings. Aaron Gordon’s 3PT% jumps from 29% to 44%, Jimmy Butler’s collapses from 41% to 31%, and Christian Braun is suddenly elite at the rim.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

Josh Lloyd dives deep into the biggest late-season risers like Quentin Grimes, Josh Giddey, and Paolo Banchero. Are these second-half surges legit or fueled by injuries, tanking teams, and meaningless March stats? This episode breaks down which players’ jumps were sustainable, who benefited from weird team situations, and how it all reshapes your fantasy basketball draft board.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

Nikola Jokic. Victor Wembanyama. Steph Curry. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Giannis Antetokounmpo.Their stats are off the charts — but how much of it is real, and how much is due to outlier performances that can’t hold up?

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2025

2025 NBA Draft Pacific Division fallout: Golden State Warriors grab two second-round prospects that could turn heads by midseason. Los Angeles Lakers move up for Adou Thiero — is he more Matisse Thybulle or a legit fantasy factor? Phoenix Suns might’ve landed their next starting center with Khaman Maluach while the Sacramento Kings quietly prepare for life after Domantas Sabonis. Meanwhile, the Clippers’ pick at 30 has Josh Lloyd scratching his head.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Josh Lloyd dives into the Atlantic Division’s NBA Draft results, grading the Celtics, Nets, Knicks, 76ers, and Raptors. Was Boston too clever for its own good? Are the Nets already setting up future trades with their crowded backcourt? And did Philadelphia quietly make the best pick of the night with VJ Edgecombe?

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

Josh Lloyd breaks down how the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz attacked the draft — and what it means for your fantasy basketball strategy.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Josh Lloyd breaks down how the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Milwaukee Bucks handled the 2025 NBA Draft — and what it means for your fantasy teams.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

NBA Fantasy Basketball & NBA Draft deep dive — Josh Lloyd takes you through every Southeast Division team’s draft haul. From the Charlotte Hornets pulling off arguably the best value pick with Kon Knueppel, to the Miami Heat’s more cautious, maybe even underwhelming choice with Kasparas Jakucionis, it’s all covered.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

The 2025 NBA Draft shook up the Southwest Division! Cooper Flagg heads to Dallas Mavericks, Dylan Harper joins the San Antonio Spurs, and the New Orleans Pelicans make some puzzling moves that could impact Zion Williamson’s future.

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2025

Milwaukee Bucks just dropped a nuclear bomb on NBA free agency — waiving Damian Lillard’s massive contract to clear room for Myles Turner. Josh Lloyd breaks down why this might be one of the riskiest moves of the Bucks’ era, and what it means for Fantasy Basketball.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

🏀 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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

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?

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

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?

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2025