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Oct 6
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Fantasy Basketball Busts 2025 | The Most...

Josh Lloyd, Locked On Podcast Network
About this episode

Fantasy Basketball draft season is here — and it’s time to spot the traps before they ruin your season. Josh Lloyd, host of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, breaks down the most overvalued players across Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax.

From Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams to Brook Lopez and Ivica Zubac, Josh calls out the names that might not live up to the hype. He digs into why these players are being drafted too high, how platform biases affect rankings, and what you should do instead.

🏀 Topics covered:
• Defining what makes a “bust” in fantasy basketball
• Overrated players in Yahoo, ESPN, and Fantrax rankings
• Sacramento Kings’ stars and inflated projections
• Rookie hype gone wrong: Tre Johnson, Derrick Queen
• Injuries and opportunity traps — who’s really worth the risk

Get ready with the insight that separates sharp fantasy managers from the rest.

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