Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast Fantasy Basketball Busts You MUST Avoid | ESPN & Yahoo’s Worst Rankings Yet
Oct 8, 2025
Dive into the wild world of fantasy basketball where overvalued players take center stage! Discover why Desmond Bane, Ivica Zubac, and Daniel Gafford are ringing alarm bells for fantasy managers. The discussion highlights the pitfalls of default rankings and how past performance and injury histories impact player value. Learn about risky picks like Herb Jones and Jalen Suggs and why big names like Zach LaVine and Bradley Beal could sink your team. It's a must-listen for savvy drafters looking to avoid costly mistakes!
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Skip Overvalued Low-Minute Guards
- Avoid drafting Lonzo Ball inside the top 120 in Yahoo points leagues due to limited minutes and poor points-league fit.
- Don't reach for bench role players like Nikhil Alexander-Walker at 110 because role and minutes won't justify that rank.
Avoid Early Picks On Role-Changed Stars
- Don't take Desmond Bane in the 30s for Yahoo points leagues because his role in Orlando lowers per-game value.
- Avoid Josh Hart in the 50s since his high-minute breakout was unlikely to repeat.
Don't Trust Early Yahoo Ranks For Shooters
- Pass on Trey Murphy, Larry Markkanen, and Cam Johnson at their listed Yahoo ranks as points-league value will likely drop.
- Target them later or in category leagues where their contributions matter more.