The most recent Locked On episode from the last 30 days that directly mentions Scottie Barnes.
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Oct 13, 2026Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft Pick 6 - Jayson Tatum Build
OVERVIEW A full 12-team, 9-category fantasy basketball mock draft, picking from slot 6 and analyzing every round’s player values, surprises, and team-building pivots. I highlight risks, draft trends, and late-round flyers that keep coming up, plus share which strategies worked (or didn’t) in the changing landscape one week out from NBA opening night. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jayson Tatum at pick 6 is a solid, safe anchor in a 9-cat format, especially as other elite players see movement in the top five. Early rounds saw some nontraditional picks—Giannis Antetokounmpo going at 4 and Luka Dončić at 5—emphasizing the need to stay flexible and not follow rigid drafting recipes. There’s a cluster of interchangeable second and third-round values among players like Jamal Murray, Alperen Şengün, Karl-Anthony Towns, LaMelo Ball, Donovan Mitchell, and Amen Thompson. Several late-first, early-second round players are consistently over-drafted or taken in surprising spots, including Scoot Henderson, Jalen Johnson, and Scottie Barnes, pointing to league-specific preferences and projected upside. Some managers are reaching for upside rookies and potential breakout players like Cooper Flagg, Amen Thompson, and Caleb Wilson, which creates opportunities if you’re willing to be patient or go against conventional ADP wisdom. Injured or returning players like Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard need to be evaluated contextually—my comfort level is rising with them as mock drafts and projections stabilize. There’s a run on centers in the mid rounds due to positional scarcity; rostering multiple eligible centers like Zach Edey and Jakob Poeltl can be necessary if value is drying up. Don’t blindly replicate any specific mock: every draft room has its quirks and surprises. Instead, focus on learning how to pivot when players you want are taken. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Mock draft setup and sponsors 5:06 Draft begins: early round surprises 8:39 Round two and player interchangeability 10:34 Draft pivots and upside targets 17:00 Mid-round value and position runs 20:09 Late rounds and deep flyers 28:09 Projected standings, draft wrap-up 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.
