Synopsis
A daily look back at the happenings in the NBA, with a distinct fantasy slant, with your host, Josh Lloyd (@redrock_bball). The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast also looks ahead to the next night's games for DFS and recaps all of the day's action. #nba #fantasybasketball
Episodes
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NBA Week 3 Streaming Strategy REVEALED | Collin Gillespie Suns Value
01/11/2025 Duration: 30minNBA Fantasy Basketball Week 3 is here — and Josh Lloyd breaks down every schedule edge, streaming trick, and team quirk to dominate your matchup. With 17 teams playing four games, Charlotte tanking your value with just two, and the Phoenix Suns offering elite quality games, the right moves this week could swing entire categories.Josh explains how to turn one roster spot into five games using only three moves, and why the Suns’ three-game week outperforms most four-game schedules. Collin Gillespie, Royce O’Neale, and Grayson Allen headline the Suns’ streaming targets, while Milwaukee and LA Clippers provide Monday-Tuesday back-to-back value.
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Friday Fantasy Basketball Recap | Kawhi Game Winner, Minott Dud
01/11/2025 Duration: 45minFriday’s NBA Cup slate delivered everything — game-winners, upsets, and breakout fantasy nights. Josh Lloyd breaks down all eight games, from Kawhi Leonard’s clutch winner for the LA Clippers to Tyrese Maxey’s monster performance and Portland’s shocking win over Denver.Kevin Porter Jr.’s meniscus surgery shakes up the Clippers’ rotation, making Ryan Rollins a must-add across formats. Josh Minott’s rough shooting night is put in context as Boston’s rotation stabilises, while Shaedon Sharpe’s empty scoring and Rui Hachimura’s fading role raise fantasy red flags.
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Mike Conley Steps Up | Fantasy Basketball Streaming Picks Saturday
31/10/2025 Duration: 22minSaturday’s NBA slate tips off early — don’t get caught off guard. Josh Lloyd breaks down injury updates, rotation shifts, and key fantasy basketball streaming targets across six games, including Mexico City action.Mike Conley emerges as a 14-team league pickup with Anthony Edwards sidelined, while Jalen Williams and LaMelo Ball injuries create major lineup reshuffles. Josh also covers how Milwaukee and Charlotte’s three-games-in-four-nights stretch opens elite streaming value.
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Ryan Rollins Keeps Destroying | Thursday Fantasy Basketball Recap
31/10/2025 Duration: 33minNBA Fantasy Basketball waiver wire chaos erupts as Ryan Rollins drops 32 points for the Milwaukee Bucks, Josh Minot sparks bidding wars, and Bilal Coulibaly returns to the Washington Wizards rotation. Thursday's four-game slate delivers breakout performances, injury complications, and critical roster decisions that reshape fantasy basketball leagues heading into the weekend.Josh Lloyd breaks down Rollins' unexpected 21 field goal attempts with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, questioning whether Doc Rivers will maintain his commitment to Kevin Porter Jr. despite this explosion. Desmond Bane's struggles with the Orlando Magic present a buy-low window, though expectations should reset to top-60 rather than top-30 value. Victor Wembanyama's 27-point, 18-rebound, 5-block performance against the Miami Heat reinforces his dominance, while Stephon Castle's career-best outing creates a sell-high opportunity before De'Aaron Fox return to the San Antonio Spurs. The Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, and Oklahoma
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Jarace Walker Upside | NBA Cup Fantasy Basketball Preview
30/10/2025 Duration: 24minThe NBA Cup tips off with an 8-game slate and plenty of fantasy basketball fallout. Trae Young’s knee injury shakes up the Atlanta Hawks rotation, while the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans dive headfirst into lineup chaos. Jarace Walker keeps getting huge minutes despite poor shooting — is he the streaming gem of NBA Cup Friday?Josh Lloyd breaks down:
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NBA Fantasy Basketball Mailbag | Trae Young, Cam Johnson, Streaming & More
30/10/2025 Duration: 36minJosh Lloyd & Adam King answer your fantasy basketball questions live. NBA Fantasy Basketball Mailbag | Trae Young, Cam Johnson, Streaming & More Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older. Visit DoorDashInYourBag.com for full details.DoorDash — In your bag all season long. QuoSee why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA.RipplingGet Rippling FREE for 6 months. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details: https://app.rippling.com/legal/promotermsRobinhoodYou expect more from yourself. Expect more from your money. Get started today at robinhood.com/yourmoney. Your money. Your mov
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Trae Young Injury Chaos & Minott Breakout | Fantasy Basketball Fallout
30/10/2025 Duration: 54minTrae Young’s knee injury sent shockwaves through fantasy basketball, while Josh Minott’s breakout for the Boston Celtics stole the night. Josh Lloyd breaks down all the major fallout from Wednesday’s 10-game NBA slate — including injuries to Anthony Davis, dominant showings from Mark Williams, and another baffling decision from the New Orleans Pelicans front office.Also covered: Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s opportunity with Atlanta, Neemias Queta’s role cementing, Jarace Walker’s breakout performance, and why Austin Reaves might be a sell-high candidate before LeBron James and Luka Dončić return.Get the full fantasy basketball reaction, waiver wire implications, and injury updates right here. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April
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Waiver Wire FRENZY: Josh Minott, Collin Murray-Boyles Rising | Fantasy Basketball Adds & Drops
30/10/2025 Duration: 31minJosh Lloyd breaks down the hottest Fantasy Basketball waiver wire moves of the week — including Josh Minott’s breakout (?) with Boston, Collin Murray-Boyles’ rapid rise in Toronto, and Royce O’Neale’s growing role. Plus, analysis on Russell Westbrook’s minutes battle, Anthony Black’s value, and which popular players are now droppable.Josh also covers:• Most added and dropped players on Yahoo & Basketball Monster• Injury replacement targets for Toronto, Memphis, and Indiana• Why Toumani Camara shouldn’t be dropped despite poor shooting• Whether stashing injured players is actually hurting your teamLocked On Fantasy Basketball — your trusted daily breakdown for all NBA fantasy updates, adds, drops, and roster strategy. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No
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Thursday NBA Fantasy Preview | Thunder Injuries, Pacers Rotation, Warriors vs Nuggets
30/10/2025 Duration: 21minOnly two games — but plenty to unpack.Josh Lloyd previews Thursday’s NBA slate for fantasy basketball: Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets.He breaks down key injury updates (Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso, Al Horford), rotation questions in Indiana, and what to expect from Chet Holmgren after his stellar debut. Josh also looks at the Warriors’ back-to-back situation and how Nikola Jokic’s workload might evolve early in the season.Top streaming options include Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, and Buddy Hield, with the Pacers and Thunder both offering short-term schedule advantages.
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Anthony Black’s Big Fantasy Basketball Stream! Chet Holmgren OUT Again + NBA Thursday Preview
29/10/2025 Duration: 19minNBA Fantasy Basketball Thursday preview with Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball. Chet Holmgren is out again for the Oklahoma City Thunder, opening up value for Aaron Wiggins and sparking questions about OKC’s rotation. Anthony Black becomes a top streaming target for the Orlando Magic with Jalen Suggs sidelined.Josh also breaks down Jonathan Kuminga’s confirmed starting role for the Golden State Warriors, Ryan Kalkbrenner must-roster potential in Charlotte, and Wendell Carter Jr.’s undervalued upside in points leagues.Stream smarter with Josh’s full Thursday slate preview (Magic vs Hornets, Warriors vs Bucks, Wizards vs Thunder, Heat vs Spurs). Includes three-game streaming chunk strategy through Monday, plus deep league options like Quentin Post, Aaron Nesmith, Tre Mann, and Sion James.Get the latest streaming advice and injury breakdowns for both category and points leagues.#FantasyBasketball #NBADaily #AnthonyBlack #ChetHolmgren #LockedOnFantasyBasketball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors
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Alex Sarr Breakout: 31-11-5! | Fantasy Basketball Rankings SHAKEN After Tuesday Night
29/10/2025 Duration: 48minAlex Sarr explodes for 31-11-5 with defensive stats. Ryan Rollins continues his breakout in Milwaukee. Russell Westbrook starts at power forward in Sacramento, and fantasy values are shifting everywhere. Josh Lloyd breaks down all 5 games from Tuesday’s NBA slate — including major injury updates, waiver wire risers, and buy-low targets.Key topics:• Alex Sarr’s surge toward Top-25 potential• Ryan Rollins forcing his way into must-add territory• Kings lineup changes impacting Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine• Brandon Miller second-opinion update• Myles Turner as a buy-low opportunity• Should you drop Josh Hart?Locked On Fantasy Basketball — actionable advice to dominate your league. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open
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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Streaming | Josh Minott Stream or Trap
28/10/2025 Duration: 24minWednesday brings 10 NBA games and a ton of fantasy basketball streaming value. Indiana’s injury issues open deep league opportunities. Boston may have found a new rotation piece in Josh Minott. Sacramento struggles with usage and fit. The Lakers remain thin. This show sorts real value from fool’s gold.Josh Lloyd breaks down:• Josh Minott’s role and minutes trend in Boston• Indiana streaming names like RayJ Dennis and Jarace Walker• Schedule strategy with three games in five nights• Spurs two game week hold or drop decisions• Best streamers for points and category leagues• Injury updates and who benefits mostWatch now to get ahead of the waiver wire before lineups lock. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. res
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Assessing Rookie On Fantasy Basketball | Edgecombe, Flagg & More
28/10/2025 Duration: 31minThe rookie class looks ridiculous after one week. Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe, Dylan Harper, Cedric Coward, and Kon Knueppel are already pushing for real fantasy relevance. Tre Johnson has shown flashes too. So how many of these rookies are legit and how many are early-season traps?Josh Lloyd breaks down which first-year players are worth adding in standard leagues, who to watchlist, and who is running a little too hot. Role, minutes, usage, roster health — everything that matters for fantasy basketball right now.
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Markkanen Drops 51 | Fantasy Basketball Recap
28/10/2025 Duration: 54minLauri Markkanen drops a career-high 51. Victor Wembanyama keeps dominating. Tyrese Maxey pours in 43. Monday gave us huge fantasy performances and major rotation questions.Josh Lloyd runs through all 11 games with quick takeaways, waiver watch names, injury fallout, and what actually matters for fantasy basketball moving forward. Buy-low talk on Cade Cunningham. More concern for Brandon Miller. VJ Edgecombe keeps flashing. Jarrett Allen looks back.0 panic. 0 overreactions. All actionable fantasy insights.
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Best Streams for Tuesday | Al Horford & Schedule Strategy
27/10/2025 Duration: 20minTuesday brings a 5-game NBA slate and it’s a key streaming night for fantasy basketball managers. Josh Lloyd looks at the best streams for points and category leagues, including Al Horford, Keon Ellis, Ryan Rollins, Kris Dunn, and more.We cover:• James Wiseman waived & Mac McClung signed• Anthony Edwards & Brandon Miller injury impact• Schedule-based streaming strategy• Who benefits from absences across the NBA?The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast helps you win your matchup with actionable, matchup-driven advice every single day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older. Visit DoorDashInYourBag.com for full details.DoorDash — In your bag all season long. QuoSee why over 90,000 bu
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Get In On Tre Johnson | Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Targets
27/10/2025 Duration: 28minNBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Who do you add after Anthony Edwards went down? Josh Lloyd breaks down the best pickups for Week 2 with Tre Johnson, Cedric Coward, Kon Knueppel, and more rising rookies making noise.What to do with Brook Lopez? Are managers moving too fast on V.J. Edgecombe? And who benefits most in Minnesota? Josh goes through the most added and most dropped players plus the real injury fallout across the league.Players discussed include: Tre Johnson, Cedric Coward, Kon Knueppel, Ajay Mitchell, Nikhil Alexander-Walker, Jerami Grant, Donte DiVincenzo, Ryan Rollins and moreLocked On Fantasy Basketball — your daily NBA fantasy edge. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older.
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Austin Reaves Takeover | All the Fantasy Basketball Action From Sunday
27/10/2025 Duration: 57minAustin Reaves explodes with a massive night as the Los Angeles Lakers stun the Sacramento Kings without LeBron James. Josh Lloyd breaks down all 9 Sunday games, including Victor Wembanyama’s dominance, more Indiana Pacers injury fallout, and Dylan Harper flashing real upside for the San Antonio Spurs.Key fantasy takeaways:• How much of Reaves’ production sticks when the Lakers get healthy?• Pacers guard crisis — who becomes the short-term stream?• Wemby continues to be terrifying• Waiver wire moves you should and shouldn’t make from Sunday• Category-league vs. points-league pickupsTap in for your Week 2 edge — and avoid the early-season traps hurting fantasy managers everywhere. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open t
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Steven Adams Stream Time: 11-Game Monday Preview
26/10/2025 Duration: 23minNBA Fantasy Basketball — Monday brings 11 games and a massive opportunity to swing your matchup. Luka Dončić is out, LeBron James remains sidelined, and there are key minutes opening across the league. Steven Adams emerges as a strong center stream, while Grayson Allen continues to produce scoring and threes.Josh Lloyd breaks down:• Top streamers for points + category leagues• Injury fallout across the slate• Back-to-back targets + schedule advantages• Rookie watch: Cedric Coward, Derik Queen• What to expect without Luka in DallasMake smart moves and attack the board — full Monday preview + fantasy strategy inside. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older. Visit DoorDashInYourBag.com for ful
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Cedric Coward Breakout + Chet Holmgren Beast Mode | Fantasy Basketball Saturday Recap
26/10/2025 Duration: 44minCedric Coward shocked everyone with a breakout performance, Chet Holmgren delivered another monster fantasy line, and the injuries are piling up fast. Josh Lloyd breaks down all five games from Saturday, including what to do after Bennedict Mathurin went down and Brandon Miller exited with a shoulder issue.We look at Phoenix’s mess, who benefits from all the Memphis guard absences, and whether Coward is even worth adding in standard leagues. Chet, LaMelo Ball, Aaron Gordon, and more fantasy winners and losers from a hectic night.Tune in for actionable waiver moves, injury fallout, and what actually matters for your roster going forward. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older. Visit DoorDas
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Sunday Fantasy Basketball Guide: Stream These Players to Win Your Week!
25/10/2025 Duration: 23minNBA Fantasy Basketball: Sunday streaming targets to win your matchup.Josh Lloyd breaks down points leagues, category leagues, and percentage streamers to help you squeeze every advantage from the final day of the fantasy week.Which players give you two games before Monday’s huge slate?Who helps in threes, steals, assists, and blocks?Who can flip FG% or FT% if your matchup is tight?Names discussed include:• Duncan Robinson• Cole Anthony• Matisse Thybulle• Drew Eubanks• Marvin Bagley III• Sam MerrillPlus: schedule strategy tips for Week 2 and how to manage injury uncertainty heading into Monday.