Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast Fantasy Basketball Auction Mock Draft | Stars & Scrubs Build with Luka & Ant
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Sep 24, 2025 Dive into the world of auction drafting with a stars-and-scrubs approach! Discover how to balance big bets on superstars like Luka Dončić and Anthony Edwards while scouting for hidden gems. Learn the strategies for navigating hot room inflation and the importance of budgeting for mid-tier talent. Josh highlights key moments, including an unexpected bidding war and the tactics behind taking risks with elite players. Tune in for valuable insights that can transform your fantasy basketball auction strategy!
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Stars-And-Scrubs Tradeoffs
- Try a stars-and-scrubs auction build if you want two elite anchors and cheap depth fills.
- Expect higher variance and limited mid-round flexibility, so prepare streaming and $1 flyers.
Auctions Are Hyper-Contextual
- Auction values shift instantly when someone bids over or under expectations, changing all relative values.
- Preseason price talk is unreliable because a single overbid can cascade through the whole draft.
Use Nominations To Shape The Room
- Nominate stars at times that shift room temperature to force opponents to spend money early.
- Use nominations strategically to thin remaining cash and create better mid-round opportunities.