Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

• NBA Fantasy Basketball Rankings Best & Worst Case Scenarios for Every Round

  Statistical variance can make or break your fantasy basketball draft. Some players deliver steady production every season, while others swing wildly between best- and worst-case outcomes.Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball and lead analyst at Basketball Monster, breaks down which players in each draft round have the narrowest outcome ranges and which ones carry the most risk.From Nikola Jokic’s rock-solid consistency to Victor Wembanyama’s high-ceiling volatility, Lloyd highlights the contrasting profiles you need to weigh on draft day. Mid-rounds feature names like Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Pascal Siakam, while deeper into drafts players such as Mark Williams, Malik Monk, and Stephon Castle show how variance can create either breakout value or fantasy headaches.Get the inside edge on balancing safety and upside in your draft strategy. Whether you’re chasing floor or ceiling, this episode shows you how to target the right mix of players to win your league. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight 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 FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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)

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• Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft 2025 | 14-Team 9-Cat With a Twist

  Fantasy Basketball mock draft time — but with a twist. Josh Lloyd runs a 14-team, 9-category H2H mock draft using an all-round reversal format. Nikola Jokic goes first overall, and Josh lands Josh Giddey with his second pick at 28 — sparking plenty of debate.In this episode, Josh breaks down draft strategies, explains why the reversal format can balance the board, and highlights the risks of stacking injured players. From early-round decisions to late-round upside swings, he gives insights into how to build a roster that’s competitive from top to bottom. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight 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 FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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)

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• NBA Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2025: The Top 25 Players For Points & Categories

  The Top 25 players in fantasy basketball rankings for the 2025-26 NBA season are here. Whether you play in category leagues or points leagues, the elite names you target can look very different — and Josh Lloyd breaks down where Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Anthony Davis stack up.Josh, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, digs into his rankings for both Yahoo points scoring and standard category formats, comparing who rises, who falls, and who gives you the most reliable fantasy value. From Kevin Durant’s age question, to LaMelo Ball’s health, to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s free throw risk, it’s all covered.Who belongs in the top tier? Where do players like Anthony Edwards, Josh Giddey, and Devin Booker fit when projecting both points and categories? And which stars are safer in one format versus the other?Get the full breakdown of the best players in fantasy basketball heading into your 2025-26 draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight 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 FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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)

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• Fantasy Basketball Rankings STRATEGY: Why Every Team Needs a Weirdo

  Fantasy Basketball is full of multi-cat monsters and big-name stars — but the real edge often comes from the weirdos. Josh Lloyd breaks down players who cross the usual fantasy archetypes, excelling in category combinations almost nobody else does.From blocks + assists specialists, to scorers who don’t tank percentages, these unique profiles can give you an edge in drafts and week-to-week matchups. Josh ranks the “weird” players into tiers, highlighting both stars and sneaky late-round steals that can swing your league.Players discussed include Chet Holmgren, Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Bilal Coulibaly, Paolo Banchero, and more.Master the art of finding hidden value and learn why every team needs at least one weirdo to dominate fantasy basketball. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight 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 FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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)

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• Fantasy Basketball Point Guard Tiers | Assists, Steals & FT% Draft Rankings

  NBA Fantasy Basketball rankings for “point guard” types take center stage. Assists, steals, and free throw percentage form the foundation for evaluating players like Devin Booker, Jalen Brunson, and De’Aaron Fox. Crucial insights on player values, ADPs, and potential fantasy impacts for the upcoming NBA season.Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down tiers from elite performers to deep-league targets. He warns against overdrafting Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks at ADP 11, while highlighting potential value picks like Payton Pritchard of the Boston Celtics. Josh analyzes mid-tier options including Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans and Fred VanVleet of the Houston Rockets, emphasizing the importance of finding assists in later rounds.The episode also covers late-round sleepers such as Cam Thomas of the Brooklyn Nets and Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans, plus veterans like Chris Paul of the LA Clippers. How will these rankings impact your draft strategy?Maximize your NBA Fantasy Basketball draft with this comprehensive breakdown of point guard tiers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight 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 FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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)

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