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LIVE Fantasy Basketball Mailbag With Josh Lloyd | Michael Porter Jr. & Nets & The Theory Of Trades

Dec 4, 2025

A lively mailbag session dives into the fantasy implications of Michael Porter Jr. sitting out late-season. Jaren Jackson Jr.'s declining blocks raise eyebrows, while Myles Turner remains a buy-low target despite recent benching. Discover waiver wire gems like Maxime Raynaud and Ryan Nembhard, alongside advice on navigating roster decisions for DeMar DeRozan and Trae Young. Strategies for trading players based on perceived value and maximizing your roster come to life, providing essential tips for fantasy league success!

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Porter Jr. Load Management Rationale

Michael Porter Jr. will likely be rested in load management stretches because of his large multi-year contract and team roster strategy.
Josh Lloyd points to recent games where Porter sat as evidence teams prioritize long-term asset value over short-term availability.

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Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Block Decline

Jaren Jackson Jr. is no longer a prolific shot-blocker compared with his peak seasons.
Josh Lloyd classifies him as a low-block big going forward, expecting modest improvement but not a return to three-block seasons.

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Heat Lineup Data Versus Emotion

Heat lineups with Kellan Grady/Ware and Bam rarely perform better together; data shows the team is better when they don't share the floor.
Josh Lloyd emphasizes Spolstra's reluctance to play them together despite occasional strong individual games.

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Locked On Fantasy Basketball listeners fire away in an unfiltered mailbag, as Josh Lloyd tackles pressing questions on fantasy standouts and busts. Is Myles Turner’s three-point barrage sinking his value, and will Keegan Murray emerge as the Sacramento Kings’ top fantasy asset? Find clear takes on Jaren Jackson Jr.’s diminished blocks, Michael Porter Jr.’s looming “shenanigans,” and why managers should avoid sleeper app formats altogether.

Discover must-know waiver wire strategies—including whether to trust Ryan Nembhard, Maxime Raynaud, or Moussa Diabate for your next add. The show covers essential buy-low and sell-high principles, breaking down how to time moves on players like LeBron James, Darius Garland, and Zach Edey. Plus, Josh Lloyd explains when to hold or drop DeMar DeRozan, Ausar Thompson, and Trae Young. Stay ahead in your NBA fantasy basketball league with sharp analysis, listener shoutouts, and no-nonsense answers to season-defining roster dilemmas.

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