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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. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.

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Announcing The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Bow...
Fantasy basketball enthusiasts, gather round! The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Bowl is back, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The announcement of the 2023 edition of the tournament has just been made by Josh Lloyd, and he has provided us with some exciting details. As always, the competition will be fierce, and the stakes will be high. But fear not, as Josh has also given us all the information we need to enter the tournament. So, if you think you have what it takes to come out on top, don't hesitate to sign up and show off your skills. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the world of fantasy basketball!
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Rankings and ADP: The Week’s Most Notable Shifts
On the latest episode of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, Josh Lloyd discusses the latest Fantasy Barometer and how the rankings and ADP have changed over the last 7 days on popular platforms such as Basketball Monster, Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax. He also talks about the impact of Christian Wood's signing and Trey Murphy's injury. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is proudly sponsored by Basketball Monster.
21 min
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Late-Round Category Specialists to Watch
Josh Lloyd discusses Category Specialists and suggests looking at players available in the later rounds of fantasy drafts who can be useful for each of the standard categories for fantasy basketball. He mentions players like Corey Kispert, Ben Simmons, Mark Williams, and Bennedict Mathurin. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is sponsored by Basketball Monster.
43 min
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The Ultimate Guide to 23-24 Fantasy Basketball ...
Josh Lloyd looks at the first round of fantasy basketball drafts and talks about first round (top 20) for yahoo points, espn points, rotisserie and h2h category leagues for 23-24 nba season including some surprising ranks for trae young, lamelo ball, luka doncic. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is brought to you by Basketball Monster.
48 min
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NBA Fantasy Basketball Auction Mock Draft: 12 T...
In this episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd and Adam King from Balls Deep discuss their mock draft auction for the 2023-24 NBA season in fantasy basketball. The draft consists of 12 teams and follows the 9-category format. Josh's first guy was Damian Lillard. The podcast is sponsored by Basketball Monster.
135 min
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Auction Draft Strategies and Tactics
In this episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd shares his insights on how to dominate an auction draft. He explains the basics of an auction draft, provides tips for beginners, and discusses various strategies for veterans. Josh covers budgeting, building a team with stars and scrubs, and balanced team building. He also shares his thoughts on nomination and bidding tactics.
56 min
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From Jokic to Holmgren: The Ultimate Center Dra...
On this episode of Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd is joined by Matt Smith from Basketball Monster to discuss the center tiers for fantasy basketball drafting. They talk about using standard rankings and Josh's new DURANT metric to look at tiers of centers for 9 cat leagues and points leagues. The conversation covers top-tier players like Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid, as well as up-and-coming players like Chet Holmgren. The podcast is sponsored by Basketball Monster.
40 min
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Monday Movers: Weekly Trends in ADP and Rankings
In the latest episode of Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd discusses the recent changes in rankings at Basketball Monster and ADP at Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax. He analyzes the movements of players like Ben Simmons, Paul Reed, Anfernee Simons, and Nikola Jovic over the last seven days. The Fantasy Barometer is a great tool to track these changes. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is sponsored by Basketball Monster.
23 min
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Assessing the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Fantasy Ba...
Josh Lloyd discusses the issues with fantasy rankings and proposes a new metric called DURANT (Dynamic Unbiased Rankings Applying Normalised Transformations) to address these problems. He also talks about the limitations of traditional rankings that use Z scores and highlights the peculiarities of the ft% category. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is sponsored by Basketball Monster.
52 min
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Navigating Through Power Forward Tiers in Fanta...
In this episode of Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd teams up with Matt Smith from Basketball Monster to discuss the drafting tiers for power forwards in fantasy basketball. The duo also talks about the importance of looking at tiers for small forwards in both category and points leagues. They delve into the performances of some of the top players in the league, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Victor Wembanyama. This episode is brought to you by Basketball Monster.
41 min
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Yahoo Points Mock: Dueling from Picks 6 and 12
Josh Lloyd is joined by Alex Barutha from Rotowire to discuss a mock draft for a 12-team points league on Yahoo Fantasy Basketball. In the draft, Josh had the 12th pick and started with Domantas Sabonis, while Alex picked at six. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is sponsored by Basketball Monster.
70 min
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Draft Ready: Small Forwards in Category and Poi...
Joining Josh Lloyd today is Matt Smith from Basketball Monster. They will be discussing the different tiers for small forwards in fantasy basketball, both in category and points leagues. They will also be taking a closer look at some notable players such as Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Lauri Markkanen, and Mikal Bridges. As always, our aim is to provide you with the best insights and guidance for your fantasy drafts.
41 min
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Drafting Shooting Guards: A Deep Dive into Poin...
In this episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd and Matt Smith from Basketball Monster discuss the fantasy drafting tiers for shooting guards. They delve into the importance of considering tiers for shooting guards in both fantasy basketball category and points leagues, and cover the top 13 tiers. The conversation includes in-depth discussions on players like Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Donovan Mitchell. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is proudly sponsored by Basketball Monster.
50 min
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Drafting Point Guards: Mastering the Tier System
On the latest episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd is joined by Matt Smith from Basketball Monster to discuss fantasy drafting tiers for point guards. They delve into the top 13 tiers and have in-depth conversations about players such as Luka Doncic, Steph Curry, Damian Lillard, and James Harden. Remember, the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is proudly sponsored by Basketball Monster.
48 min
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The 2023 NBA Rookie Draft Guide
On the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd discusses the top 8 rookies for category and points leagues this season, including Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Chet Holmgren. He also analyzes the past performance of rookies and how many should be drafted.
29 min
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Monday Movers: The ADP and Ranking Shifts You N...
On the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd discusses the latest changes in ADP and rankings across Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax, as well as updates to Basketball Monster's rankings for fantasy basketball over the past week.
26 min
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Elevate Your Game: Strategies for Fantasy Baske...
Josh Lloyd discusses tips for dominating your fantasy basketball league, including pre-draft preparation, draft strategy, trading psychology, and in-season adjustments such as recognizing highlight reel bias, streaming, and interpreting rankings and ADP. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is sponsored by Basketball Monster.
47 min
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Rises & Falls: Predicting NBA Player Trends for...
On the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd discusses NBA players who are projected to have changes in usage rate and minutes for the 2023-24 season. He talks about players who will get more usage and more minutes, as well as those who will get fewer minutes and less usage. Some of the players he mentions include Mikal Bridges, Austin Reaves, Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal, and Deandre Ayton. This podcast is brought to you by Basketball Monster.
42 min
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Understanding Points & Category Leagues: Strate...
Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, provides a comprehensive breakdown of the distinctions between points leagues and category leagues, and the implications for rankings and ADP. In addition, he offers valuable insights into the players who excel in each format. This episode is proudly sponsored by Basketball Monster.
34 min
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San Antonio Spurs 2023: Wembanyama's Impact and...
Josh Lloyd is joined by Jeff Garcia of Locked On Spurs to discuss the 2023-24 season of the San Antonio Spurs. The conversation includes an analysis of Victor Wembanyama's impact, Keldon Johnson's role, Devin Vassell as the team's best player, new depth, coach Gregg Popovich's contract, trade, regression, and breakout candidates. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is sponsored by Basketball Monster.
45 min
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The Rise of Anthony Edwards?: Minnesota Timberw...
Join Josh Lloyd as he chats with Ben Beecken from Locked On Wolves about the exciting 2023-24 season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They delve into the next level potential of Anthony Edwards and the areas of concern, as well as whether Karl-Anthony Towns can reclaim his former glory. The duo also discusses Jaden McDaniels' breakout potential and Josh Minott's future. They explore trade, regression, and breakout candidates, and even play a fun grid game! Tune in to the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast brought to you by Basketball Monster for all the latest insights.
51 min
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Exploring the Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker's Grow...
In this episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd and Brendon Kleen delve into the Phoenix Suns' performance during the 2023-24 season, examining various aspects of the team's gameplay and players. They analyze Devin Booker's ball handling, the impact of Bradley Beal's presence on the team, and Deandre Ayton's contributions, while also exploring the strategies employed by coach Frank Vogel and the team's reliance on minimum contract players. Additionally, the hosts discuss potential trade scenarios, regression and breakout candidates, and engage in a fun grid game. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Basketball Monster.
43 min
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Inside Houston Rockets: New Coach, New Players,...
In this discussion, Josh Lloyd and Jackson Gatlin explore the Houston Rockets' 2023-24 season, with a particular focus on the new arrivals of Dillon Brooks, Fred VanVleet, and coach Ime Udoka. They also delve into the changes for Kevin Porter Jr. and Alperen Sengun, as well as potential trade scenarios, regression and breakout candidates. Additionally, they engage in an entertaining grid game. This insightful conversation is featured on the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, which is proudly sponsored by Basketball Monster.
45 min
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Breaking Down the Indiana Pacers: Key Moves and...
Josh Lloyd and Tony East of Locked On Pacers thoroughly analyze the Indiana Pacers' 2023-24 season, leaving no stone unturned. They delve into Tyrese Haliburton's development, Bruce Brown's addition, Bennedict Mathurin's second season, drafting Jarace Walker and trading for Obi Toppin, potential trades, regression and breakout candidates, and even a grid game. This episode of Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is brought to you by Basketball Monster, the ultimate source for fantasy basketball analysis.
51 min
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First 2023-24 NBA Mock Draft: 12 Team 9 Categor...
Josh Lloyd is joined by Zak Hanshew of Rotoworld/NBC Sports Edge to discuss their recent 9-category, 12 team mock draft on Yahoo for the 2023-24 NBA season. Josh’s first pick, at number 9, was LaMelo Ball. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is sponsored by Basketball Monster.
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