Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast NBA Fantasy Basketball Mailbag | Trae Young, Cam Johnson, Streaming & More
Oct 30, 2025
In this lively discussion, hosts weigh in on Trae Young's uncertain status and the implications for fantasy rosters. They evaluate the potential of Jared McCain over Davion Mitchell and assess whether Jordan Poole’s dwindling minutes make him droppable. The analysis extends to rookie stashes like Nick Clifford and Jeremy Sohan, while tips on managing waiver budgets provide crucial insights. With early season slumps for players like Trey Murphy III, patience is emphasized alongside strategies for handling injured or returning players.
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Don’t Overthink Short-Term Waiver Swaps
- If you must choose between Trey Jones and Nikhil Alexander-Walker, drop your worst roster player and don't overthink it.
- Kobe White's imminent return and uncertain Trae Young timeline make upside guesses speculative.
Skip Jared McCain In 12-Team Leagues
- Don't prioritize Jared McCain in a standard 12-team league; he's unlikely to sustain value as a fourth guard.
- Prefer dropping low-priority fringe players like Davion Mitchell over bench hopefuls.
Drop Jordan Poole If Minutes Stay Low
- If Jordan Poole is limited to ~20 minutes and stuck on the bench, treat him as droppable in weekly roto formats.
- You need starter-level minutes for Poole to be roster-worthy.