NBA Fantasy Basketball Thursday Waiver Wire Preview
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In this episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, host Josh Lloyd provides a comprehensive waiver wire preview for Thursday's NBA slate, featuring six games across multiple time zones. With only two teams on back-to-backs (Warriors and Spurs), the schedule offers relatively manageable rest concerns, though several key players remain questionable or out due to injury. Lloyd highlights injury updates for players like Isaiah Stewart, Jordan Goodwin, and DeAnthony Melton, while cautioning against overvaluing back-to-back contributors. He emphasizes streaming opportunities, particularly with the Pelicans, who are playing three games in four nights and feature under-rostered players like Herb Jones, Brooke Lopez, and Carlo Makovic. The episode also covers category-specific streaming strategies for points, threes, assists, steals, rebounds, blocks, and field goal percentage, with standout names including Dylan Brooks, Bones Highland, Luke Kennard, and Matisse Theibel. Lloyd wraps up with sponsor plugs for Quo, GameTime, FanDuel, and ADT, and encourages listeners to join the Everydayer Club for ad-free access and community engagement.
Target Pelicans players like Herb Jones, Brooke Lopez, and Carlo Makovic for streaming due to their three-game-in-four-nights schedule and low roster percentages.
Be cautious with back-to-back players, especially Anthony Edwards and Grant Williams, but expect managed minutes rather than full rest.
Stream high-upside, low-rostered players like Dylan Brooks, Bones Highland, and Luke Kennard across multiple categories.
Use the upcoming five-day window (Thursday–Monday) to maximize value with quality matchups from the Pistons, 76ers, and Spurs.
Drop players on teams with poor scheduling, such as Miami and the Knicks, especially those with one game in five nights.
Podcast Intro & Sponsor: Everydayer Club
Introduction to the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast and promotion of the Everydayer Club, an ad-free listening experience with exclusive Discord access.
Thursday NBA Slate Overview
Overview of the six games scheduled for Thursday, including matchups between the Timberwolves-Pistons, Suns-Hornets, Lakers-Thunder, Cavs-Warriors, Pelicans-Blazers, and Spurs-Clippers.
Injury Updates & Roster Decisions
Detailed injury analysis for key players including Isaiah Stewart, Jordan Goodwin, Marcus Smart, and DeAnthony Melton, with recommendations on whether to add or drop based on availability.
Back-to-Back & Schedule Maximizing Strategy
Discussion on managing back-to-back rest risks and identifying teams with favorable scheduling windows (e.g., Pistons, 76ers, Spurs) for optimal fantasy value.
Streaming Targets & Category-Specific Picks
“Target Pelicans guys like Herb Jones, Brooke Lopez, and Carlo Makovic — they’re under 30% rostered and playing three games in four nights.”
“Target Pelicans guys like Herb Jones, Brooke Lopez, and Carlo Makovic — they’re under 30% rostered and playing three games in four nights.”
“If you're in an incredibly deep league... then maybe look at Karla Makovic. But only for you guys who exist on that higher plane.”
“Drop players on teams with poor scheduling, such as Miami and the Knicks, especially those with one game in five nights.”
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