The most recent Locked On episode from the last 30 days that directly mentions Cameron Boozer.
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Oct 14, 2026Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft Pick 7 - Cade Cunningham Build
OVERVIEW This episode of Locked On Fantasy Basketball centers on a live 12-team, 9-category mock draft from the 7th pick, with a focus on the decision to take Cade Cunningham in the first round. The episode provides argument and detail for key fantasy basketball draft strategies, including player tiers, over/undervalued targets, draft position nuance, and late-round upside choices. The analysis includes practical recommendations for both established stars and high-upside sleepers, clarifying how close calls at specific draft spots can affect your season. KEY TAKEAWAYS Selecting Cade Cunningham at pick 7 is reasonable but not without risk, mainly due to last season’s free throw percentage and concerns that reduced creation may hurt efficiency. It's a workable pick, but there is no clear "must draft" after the elite top few. The difference between players such as Jamal Murray, Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Maxey, LaMelo Ball, and Josh Giddey at their ADPs is very slim; over-fixating on this tier can distract from avoiding truly bad picks or missing late-round upside. Drafting for ceiling late is more important than getting precise order right in the middle rounds; prioritize the chance to land breakouts at picks 100+ instead of getting bogged down splitting hairs between clustered mid-round guards. Rebounds and big man stats can be a problem if you neglect frontcourt depth early, as highlighted by a team build that missed out on several centers and forwards by waiting too long. Taking risks on players like Kawhi Leonard or Joel Embiid becomes justifiable after they drop far enough, but the risk/reward changes notably with their sliding draft positions and ongoing health concerns. Rookie of the Year race looks tight, with Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson both sitting at 24% odds in Kalshi’s prediction markets; market action could reveal value in those bets, but uncertainty is very high. Some hyped young players (e.g., AJ Dybantsa, Day'Ron Sharpe) are being drafted earlier than their projectable opportunity might warrant, while others like OG Anunoby and Julius Randle are sliding, offering potential value. Always aim for positional balance and consider scarcity late—players like Jakob Poeltl, Myles Turner, and Payton Watson can round out weak categories if the player pool thins out. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Mock draft setup and draft spot analysis 6:05 Live draft: First round decisions and Cade Cunningham pick 8:34 Evaluating mid-first and second rounds; tiers and target clusters 12:10 Value picks, risk tolerance, and positional runs 17:02 Addressing weak categories and late-round strategies 24:17 Final roster review and projected standings Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA . KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Visit Josh Lloyd Fantasy for more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
