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.

  1. Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Building the Perfect Nikola Jokić Team at Pick 1

    6 HR AGO

    Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Building the Perfect Nikola Jokić Team at Pick 1

    Josh Lloyd dives into the Pick 1 mock draft of his 9-category fantasy basketball series, starting with Nikola Jokić as the cornerstone. Using Yahoo ADP, Josh builds a full roster around Jokić’s elite production, breaking down category strengths, weaknesses, and mid-round value targets. He explores how Jokić’s playoff schedule might influence draft decisions, and what kind of team construction best complements his assists, field goal percentage, and all-around dominance.  🏀 In this episode: • Building around Nikola Jokić’s unique stat profile • Drafting with playoff schedule strategy in mind • Identifying key mid-round and late-round category specialists • Managing turnovers and free throw percentage • Evaluating the best fits alongside Jokić in early rounds   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Quo See 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. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.   Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto 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)

    43 min
  2. Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Building Around Trae Young at Pick 11

    15 HR AGO

    Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Building Around Trae Young at Pick 11

    Josh Lloyd kicks off his 9-category mock draft series by spinning the wheel and landing on Pick 11 — starting the draft with Trae Young as the foundation. Josh constructs a full team while breaking down draft strategy, category balance, and key value picks. From snagging Kevin Durant in Round 2 to rounding out with category specialists late, Josh analyzes how to build effectively around Trae’s strengths in assists, free throw percentage, and scoring — while covering his weaknesses in field goal percentage and turnovers. 🏀 Topics covered: • Drafting Trae Young at Pick 11 – good or bad value? • Kevin Durant’s Round 2 steal potential • Balancing assists, points, and defensive stats in 9-cat formats • Mid-round picks like Myles Turner & Pascal Siakam • Late-round upside targets for category specialists Whether you’re drafting at the back of the first round or planning a Trae-centric roster, this episode dives deep into build theory, value pockets, and in-draft adaptation. 🎧 Locked On Fantasy Basketball — your go-to for draft prep across all 12 first-round pick positions.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Quo See 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. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.   Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto 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)

    48 min
  3. Victor Wembanyama’s Fantasy Ceiling | Can Spurs’ New Core Actually Work?

    21 HR AGO

    Victor Wembanyama’s Fantasy Ceiling | Can Spurs’ New Core Actually Work?

    Victor Wembanyama is back — healthy and ready to dominate — but the San Antonio Spurs’ new roster raises serious fantasy questions. Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down what Wembanyama’s full season with De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper means for your fantasy draft. Is Fox still a top-50 player? Can Castle hold fantasy relevance with new competition? And how does Wemby’s shot-blocking dominance shape your category build? Josh digs into the lineup fit, usage projections, and rotation battles that will define the Spurs’ 2025–26 season. 🏀 Topics covered: • Wembanyama’s return and updated fantasy ceiling • De’Aaron Fox’s scoring and assist outlook • Stephon Castle’s fit alongside multiple playmakers • Dylan Harper’s role as a rookie contributor • Undervalued Spurs with late-round upside • Team-building advice for category vs points leagues Don’t get caught off guard on draft day — understand how San Antonio’s new structure affects fantasy value across the board.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Quo See 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. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.   Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto 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)

    29 min
  4. Sacramento Kings Fantasy Basketball Preview | Why Domantas Sabonis Might Be Overvalued

    1 DAY AGO

    Sacramento Kings Fantasy Basketball Preview | Why Domantas Sabonis Might Be Overvalued

    The Sacramento Kings enter the 2025–26 NBA season with a roster that’s confusing at best — and a potential fantasy basketball nightmare at worst. Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down every angle of Sacramento’s fantasy outlook. Are Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan overvalued in drafts? How will the arrival of Dennis Schröder and the emergence of Keegan Murray reshape usage, pace, and production? Josh dives into the Kings’ guard logjam, forward shortage, and the ripple effects across fantasy formats. 🏀 Topics covered: • Projected starting five and rotation issues • Sabonis’ fantasy ceiling and floor • LaVine and DeRozan’s usage clash • Keegan Murray’s breakout path • Undervalued sleepers like Keon Ellis • Why Sacramento’s roster build could tank fantasy value Make the right call before draft day — and don’t get burned by the Kings’ chaos. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Quo See 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. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.   Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto 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)

    28 min
  5. Fantasy Basketball Busts 2025 | The Most Overrated Players in Every Draft

    1 DAY AGO

    Fantasy Basketball Busts 2025 | The Most Overrated Players in Every Draft

    Fantasy Basketball draft season is here — and it’s time to spot the traps before they ruin your season. Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down the most overvalued players across Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax. From Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams to Brook Lopez and Ivica Zubac, Josh calls out the names that might not live up to the hype. He digs into why these players are being drafted too high, how platform biases affect rankings, and what you should do instead. 🏀 Topics covered: • Defining what makes a “bust” in fantasy basketball • Overrated players in Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax rankings • Sacramento Kings’ stars and inflated projections • Rookie hype gone wrong: Tre Johnson, Derrick Queen • Injuries and opportunity traps — who’s really worth the risk Get ready with the insight that separates sharp fantasy managers from the rest. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Quo See 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. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.   Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto 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)

    34 min
  6. Yahoo Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: I Picked 9th, Here’s How It Went

    2 DAYS AGO

    Yahoo Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: I Picked 9th, Here’s How It Went

    Yahoo Fantasy Basketball 10-team mock draft using default points league scoring. Josh Lloyd picks 9th overall and starts with Devin Booker and Anthony Edwards, breaking down every round and analyzing key draft trends. Find out which players are going too early, who the real steals are, and how Yahoo’s projections stack up against BasketballMonster.com. Josh shares his strategy for points leagues, explaining why some stars lose value in this format and which mid-round picks offer major upside. Key topics include early-round reach picks like Stephen Curry, surprise values like Paolo Banchero, and late-round sleepers such as Alex Sarr and Jaden Ivey. Enter the FBI WorldCup here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6HRYhH8JizeeI5mwO2j8cgUA8fnQYEEA1sZGjA-GsSHcWpw/viewform Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Quo See 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. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.   Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto 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)

    35 min
  7. Fantasy Basketball Sleepers You’re Missing | Yahoo + ESPN Points Leagues

    2 DAYS AGO

    Fantasy Basketball Sleepers You’re Missing | Yahoo + ESPN Points Leagues

    Fantasy Basketball sleepers for Yahoo and ESPN points leagues — Josh Lloyd breaks down the undervalued players who can swing your season. Featuring insights on Isaiah Jackson, Alex Sarr, Cam Whitmore, Brandon Miller, and more, Josh looks at platform rankings, ADPs, and projection discrepancies to help you crush your draft. Plus, how changes in Yahoo’s scoring and ESPN’s rankings affect players like Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, Bradley Beal, and Kristaps Porzingis. Make Locked On Fantasy Basketball your first listen every day. Enter the FBI WorldCup here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6HRYhH8JizeeI5mwO2j8cgUA8fnQYEEA1sZGjA-GsSHcWpw/viewform Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today.  Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.   Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto 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)

    35 min
  8. Deni Avdija’s Fantasy Upside in Portland | Blazers Season Preview

    3 DAYS AGO

    Deni Avdija’s Fantasy Upside in Portland | Blazers Season Preview

    Portland Trail Blazers Fantasy Basketball Outlook: Sleeper Hype or Total Trap? The Blazers’ offseason might be one of the strangest in the league. With Scoot Henderson hurt, Anfernee Simons gone, and Jrue Holiday leading the offense, Portland’s direction is unclear. Deni Avdija could quietly emerge as the team’s best fantasy value, while Jerami Grant’s role looks shakier than ever. Josh Lloyd breaks it all down on today’s Locked On Fantasy Basketball. Enter the LOCKED ON FANTASY BASKETBALL BOWL HERE https://linktr.ee/LOFBBowl Enter the FBI WorldCup here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6HRYhH8JizeeI5mwO2j8cgUA8fnQYEEA1sZGjA-GsSHcWpw/viewform Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today.  Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.   Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto 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)

    33 min

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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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