The most recent Locked On episode from the last 30 days that directly mentions Tyrese Maxey.
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Oct 5, 2026A 94 Category, 2-Man Fantasy Basketball Draft? It's What You Asked For!
JLFB BOWL https://joshlloydfantasy.com/bowl/ OVERVIEW This episode is a special edition where I team up with Dan Besbris from Old Man Squad to draft a "94-category" fantasy basketball league—literally using every available stat category we could find. We walk through our draft strategies (or lack thereof), debate player values across formats, and unpack what actually matters in fantasy basketball when your categories get truly ridiculous. If you're wrestling with category value, positional depth, or want candid analysis on the impact of NBA roles for fantasy purposes, this episode gives a chaotic but real glimpse into those decisions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Drafting in a multi-category format (like this 94-category experiment) highlights where volume, efficiency, and role certainty matter most, even more than standard 8- or 9-cat leagues. Center scarcity is real—when forced to fill 10 center spots each, targeting eligible players early becomes a viable, if aggressive, strategy. Many fantasy managers discount proven per-game performers like Lauri Markkanen well beyond what role or new teammates truly justify—draft price and risk are often out of sync. Tyrese Maxey and other high-steal or block guards may be overvalued based on last year’s stats, especially if those rates aren’t sustainable given changes to team structure or coaching. “Safe” mid-round picks like Franz Wagner, who lack massive upside but offer a high floor, make sense when riskier upside plays don’t project to break into higher tiers without injuries elsewhere. Don’t ignore team context or coach history: trusting Rick Carlisle to give a center a breakout role has burned fantasy players before, and should moderate expectations. It’s easy to get distracted by “sleepers” or hype picks, but focusing on getting value—players who can outperform their draft slot or maintain steady production—is still the foundational edge in fantasy basketball. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 2:33 How the 94-category draft works 10:06 Early rounds and strategy talk 20:45 Center scarcity and position eligibility 34:02 Value drafting and confidence intervals 44:00 Late-round picks, sleeper discussion, and format quirks 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
