Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

NBA Fantasy Basketball Recap For Monday

Nov 25, 2025

Fantasy basketball managers are reeling from unexpected benchings and breakout performances. Kel'el Ware's impressive stats raise questions about Miami's rotation reliability. Noah Clowney's 39-minute standout game for the Nets captures attention, while the Pelicans face tough lineup choices. With injury updates and trending adds like Jordan Goodwin and Sadiq Bey, it's a frantic time on the waiver wire. Key insights into player performances suggest a mix of reliability and confusion as managers navigate their fantasy rosters.

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ADVICE

Stream Jackson Hayes With Ayton Out

Deandre Ayton being ruled out makes Jackson Hayes a priority streamer for upcoming games.
Target Hayes for next-day lineups while monitoring exact severity of Ayton's knee issue.

INSIGHT

Minutes Drive Waiver Value

Waiver activity highlights short-term value from players entering clearer roles like Noah Clowney.
Big minute increases are the strongest indicator a breakout may stick.

ADVICE

Clear Roster Clutter Quickly

Drop fringe players clogging roster spots if they offer no consistent role or upside.
Hold injured or situational adds only while monitoring minutes distribution on their team.

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NBA fantasy managers scramble as bizarre benchings and breakout performances shake up the league. Is Kel’el Ware’s hot streak for the Miami Heat here to stay, or will Erik Spoelstra’s rotations put a cap on his fantasy upside? Josh Lloyd breaks down the night’s wildest box scores, from Noah Clowney’s 39-minute explosion for the Brooklyn Nets to Derik Queen’s first stumble with the New Orleans Pelicans after a hyped run.

Explore the waiver wire frenzy, trending adds and drops, and which surprise names—like Jamal Shead, Santi Aldama, and Saddiq Bey—deserve a spot on your roster. Key insights include injury updates on Deandre Ayton, lineup changes involving Mitchell Robinson and Bobby Portis, and the ongoing struggles of stars like Devin Booker. Can fantasy GMs trust the breakout runs, or is regression around the corner? Don’t miss Josh’s must-know streaming tips and sharp takes on the NBA’s most confusing rotations.

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