Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

Monday Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Streaming Preview & Lookahead

Dec 8, 2025
Week 8 in the NBA presents a challenge with only three games, pushing fantasy managers to get creative. Discover if newcomers like Jamaree Bouyea and Bryce McGowans can be valuable assets. Dive into injury updates affecting key players and how they impact team rotations, especially for the Kings and Pacers. Get the scoop on effective streaming strategies and key player recommendations, including Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff, to navigate a light week and elevate your fantasy roster.
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INSIGHT

Every Game Matters This Week

  • The NBA Cup knockout week compresses games and makes every scheduled game count for fantasy this week.
  • Josh Lloyd warns managers to plan for fewer games and tougher games-cap decisions during Week 8.
ADVICE

Adjust Lineups For Games-Cap Constraints

  • If you use games caps, sit players strategically because the two-week window may force you to bench more than usual.
  • Josh Lloyd tells managers not to accidentally sit players and lose necessary games.
INSIGHT

Pacers Rotation Is A Muddle

  • Indiana's rotation remains erratic and unpredictable with many players seeing fluctuating minutes.
  • Josh Lloyd highlights that inconsistent minutes make streaming and starts uncertain for Pacers role players.
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