Joel Embiid’s health looms over the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025-26 NBA season. With Paul George and Tyrese Maxey continuing his rise, how should we view the Sixers as contenders — and what does it mean for fantasy basketball?

Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, is joined by Marc Farzetta from Locked On 76ers to break down the team’s outlook. They cover Embiid’s durability, George’s role and injury history, and how the guard rotation shakes out with Quentin Grimes, Jared McCain, and Tyrese Maxey. They also examine Adem Bona and Trendon Watford as depth pieces and Kenny Atkinson’s approach to balancing stars and young talent.

Get expert insights into the 76ers’ roster, rotation battles, and fantasy basketball implications ahead of the new NBA season.

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The Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2025-26 NBA season with major changes and big fantasy basketball questions. Ja Morant is poised for career-high usage, Zach Edey could play a bigger role under new head coach Tuomas Iisalo, and the fallout from the Desmond Bane trade looms large.

Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, is joined by Joe Mullinax (Locked On Grizzlies) to break down every angle of the Grizzlies’ season. They dive into the guard rotation, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s fantasy ceiling, injury concerns for Brandon Clarke, and how Kentavious Caldwell-Pope fits next to Morant.

Other topics include:

The financial and roster implications of moving Desmond Bane

Whether Memphis can uncover a third star through the draft

How Edey, Morant, and Jackson Jr. will shape fantasy value this season

Get ahead of your fantasy basketball draft and understand how the Grizzlies’ new-look roster could impact your league.

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Yahoo has dropped their 2025 fantasy basketball rankings, and it’s already sparking major debate. Are stars like Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Victor Wembanyama ranked correctly? Or is Yahoo way off the mark?

Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, digs into Yahoo’s top 24 fantasy players while calling out the biggest overvalued and underrated picks. Is Ivica Zubac really worth a top-30 spot? Could guys like Amen Thompson smash their Yahoo rank? And how should you adjust for points vs. category scoring?

With breakdowns of Yahoo’s top tier, mid-range players, and sleepers, plus clear insights on draft strategy, Josh arms you with the tools to crush your fantasy basketball draft this season.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025-26 NBA season with big questions for both real basketball and fantasy hoops. Darius Garland’s injury clouds the start of the year, while Donovan Mitchell may be forced into a larger offensive role. Can Evan Mobley break out as a true franchise cornerstone? And what should fantasy basketball managers expect from Jarrett Allen under Kenny Atkinson’s new rotation?

Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, is joined by Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs to break it all down. They discuss the Cavs’ projected starting lineup, how Garland’s absence impacts Mitchell, Mobley, and Max Strus, and whether Allen’s declining block numbers hurt his draft stock. Plus, the duo dives into Cleveland’s pace, rotation depth, and potential trade options.

📌 Topics include:

Darius Garland’s injury update and fantasy fallout

Kenny Atkinson’s coaching approach and minutes distribution

Donovan Mitchell’s usage bump and efficiency concerns

Jarrett Allen’s role and why caution is advised

Evan Mobley’s development and fantasy breakout potential

Get the edge in your fantasy drafts with in-depth Cleveland Cavaliers analysis.

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The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2025/26 NBA season with one of the league’s biggest shakeups — and Giannis Antetokounmpo could be heading for a triple-double season.

Josh Lloyd is joined by Camille Davis (@CamilleMonae) from Locked On Bucks to break down Milwaukee’s new look. They dig into the point guard battle between Kevin Porter Jr., Cole Anthony, and Ryan Rollins, how Doc Rivers’ coaching style might push the Bucks to play faster, and whether Giannis’ expanded responsibilities could make him the ultimate fantasy basketball asset.

The duo also examine Milwaukee’s shooting concerns after roster changes, the impact of Kyle Kuzma and Gary Trent Jr., and whether Bobby Portis can thrive in an expanded role.

📌 Get the full breakdown of the Bucks’ roster, rotations, and fantasy outlook heading into the new NBA season.

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NBA Fantasy Basketball: Indiana Pacers season preview with Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, and Bennedict Mathurin stepping into bigger roles after Tyrese Haliburton’s injury. Josh Lloyd (Locked On Fantasy Basketball) and Tony East (Locked On Pacers) analyze how Nembhard’s playoff leap, Siakam’s playmaking, and Mathurin’s starting spot reshape both the Pacers’ playoff hopes and fantasy basketball outlook.

Key topics:

Nembhard’s three-point shooting and point guard role

Bennedict Mathurin’s expanded workload

Pascal Siakam’s assist potential

Obi Toppin’s impact

Indiana’s center rotation with Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff

Jarace Walker’s development and playoff outlook

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The Brooklyn Nets head into the 2025-26 NBA season facing tough questions about their future.
Can Cam Thomas finally break out, or will contract drama derail him? Is Nick Claxton’s $100M deal a long-term anchor or a mistake?

Josh Lloyd is joined by Erik Slater (Locked On Nets) to break down:

Rookie point guards’ struggles and upside

Noah Clowney’s stalled development

Cam Thomas’ contract situation

Claxton’s role in a potential rebuild

Stay ahead of the game with sharp NBA Fantasy Basketball insight — subscribe for more previews and analysis.

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The NBA has officially released the 25/26 schedule, and the fantasy basketball implications are massive. Back-to-back games, quality matchups, and playoff weeks could decide your league championship.

Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down:

Which teams face brutal back-to-backs (LaMelo Ball, Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard risk spots)

Why 5-game weeks and 2-game weeks can swing your fantasy playoffs

How Yahoo and ESPN default playoff settings impact Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and other stars

What the NBA Cup means for scheduling — and your fantasy strategy

This schedule breakdown will give you the edge you need to dominate your league in 25/26.

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NBA Fantasy Basketball: The New York Knicks enter the 25/26 season with major changes. Tom Thibodeau is out, Mike Brown is in, and the rotation could look very different. OG Anunoby’s offensive leap and Josh Hart’s reduced minutes are front and centre for fantasy discussions.

Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, teams up with Gavin Schall from Locked On Knicks to break down how Brown’s system may change player usage, offensive flow, and defensive schemes. They explore whether Anunoby can sustain his efficiency and volume, how Hart’s role fits into the new-look Knicks, and the potential for roster moves to address depth and ball-handling concerns. 

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The LA Clippers have reloaded for the 2025-26 NBA season — and fantasy basketball managers need to know what it means for draft day. With Bradley Beal, John Collins, and Brook Lopez joining Kawhi Leonard, this roster looks drastically different from last season.

Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast talks wth Darian Vaziri of Locked On Clippers out this new look squad. We cover Kawhi Leonard’s elite upside vs injury risk, Bradley Beal’s scoring potential in a balanced offense, John Collins’ chance to revive his fantasy value, and Brook Lopez’s impact on rim protection, spacing, and Ivica Zubac’s minutes. 

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