THE Fantasy Basketball Streamers For Saturday In The NBA

Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast22mApril 3, 2026

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In this episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, host Josh Lloyd and guest Michael Bolton break down Saturday's limited NBA schedule—just three games—with a focus on streaming strategies for fantasy managers. The key matchups are Washington vs. Miami, San Antonio vs. Denver, and Detroit vs. Philadelphia. With early start times and short windows, the hosts emphasize the importance of roster flexibility and timing. They analyze injury reports, including the absence of Anthony Davis and Trae Young for the Wizards, and question the availability of players like Alex Sarr, Norman Powell, and Peyton Watson. The discussion highlights the strategic value of back-to-backs and schedule advantages, particularly for teams like the Spurs and Pistons who play multiple games in short spans. The hosts caution against overcommitting to the Wizards due to roster uncertainty, while spotlighting players like Juju Reese, Davion Mitchell, Keldon Johnson, and Andre Drummond as potential streaming targets. The episode concludes with category-specific streaming recommendations and a reminder to stay agile in fantasy lineups.

Key Takeaways
1

Prioritize players from teams with favorable scheduling windows, like the Spurs and Pistons, who play multiple games in short periods.

2

Avoid overcommitting to the Washington Wizards due to high roster uncertainty and frequent player absences.

3

Monitor real-time injury updates, especially for players on back-to-backs or with recent injuries like Peyton Watson and Trae Young.

4

Use category-specific streaming: target Keldon Johnson for points and threes, Davion Mitchell for assists and steals, and Andre Drummond for rebounds and blocks.

5

Be cautious with high-risk, high-reward players like Juju Reese and Anthony Gill—only add them if you're comfortable with volatility.

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Chapters
0:00
3 min

Sponsor & Intro: The Fantasy Basketball Landscape

The episode opens with sponsor messages for ADT, Everydayer Club, FanDuel, and GameTime, followed by a brief introduction to the podcast’s mission and the upcoming NBA schedule.

3:00
3 min

Saturday’s Three-Game Schedule & Key Injuries

I don't expect that Alex Saar plays. I don't know that for sure, but at the moment he isn't playing.

Highlight
6:00
4 min

Back-to-Backs & Schedule Strategy

Three games in five nights, you've got that advantage over 27 other teams.

Highlight
10:00
5 min

Streaming Targets & Risk Assessment

It is always risky trying Wizards players. Always risky trying Wizards players. Yes? We know that by now.

Highlight
15:00
5 min

Category-Specific Streaming Picks

Detailed recommendations for each fantasy category: points, threes, assists, steals, free throws, rebounds, blocks, and field goal percentage, with specific player suggestions for each.

High-Impact Quotes
You're no longer just a spectator play-by-play, you decide.
Josh Lloyd19:27
Viral: 90.0
Three games in five nights, you've got that advantage over 27 other teams.
Josh Lloyd11:09
Viral: 85.0
It is always risky trying Wizards players. Always risky trying Wizards players. Yes? We know that by now.
Josh Lloyd17:13
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Host

Josh Lloyd

Guest

Michael Bolton
Topics Discussed
Fantasy Basketball Streaming Strategy95%Injury Reports and Player Availability90%Schedule-Based Roster Management90%Back-to-Back Game Impact85%Category League Optimization80%NBA Playoff Implications70%Fantasy Sports Technology65%NCAA Tournament Predictions55%
People & Brands

Josh Lloyd

person

15xNeutral

Michael Bolton

person

12xNeutral

Juju Reese

person

8xPositive

Alex Sarr

person

6xNegative

Keldon Johnson

person

6xPositive

Davion Mitchell

person

6xPositive

Andre Drummond

person

6xPositive

Julian Champagne

person

5xPositive

Peyton Watson

person

4xNegative

Anthony Davis

person

4xNegative

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