Breaking Down The NBA Schedule For Fantasy Basketball

NBA fantasy playoff hopes hinge on avoiding brutal 2-game weeks - Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball managers, beware. Can your fantasy team survive when top stars are sidelined by schedule quirks? Josh Lloyd breaks down the impact of the 2026-27 NBA schedule on fantasy basketball, spotlighting key dates, playoff structures, and crucial back-to-back considerations. With insights on teams like the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, and Minnesota Timberwolves, the episode highlights why obsessing over minor playoff game differences and quality games could be a trap. Instead, focus lands on real threats like 2-game playoff weeks and the impact on fantasy studs from the Cavs, Pelicans, and more. Find out which scheduling pitfalls could wreck your fantasy championship dreams, and which are just noise, plus tips for maximizing your advantage down the stretch.   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.   Cozy EarthHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code LOCKEDONfor an exclusive 20%. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   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.