Episodes

  • Week 19 Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Cade MVP Run, Wemby Dominance & Must-Add Waiver Targets

    Week 19 Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Cade MVP Run, Wemby Dominance & Must-Add Waiver Targets
    Feb 23 2026
    Week 19 is here — and this episode of the Hustle Sports Fantasy Podcast is built on clarity, discipline, and execution.

    No hype. No panic adds. No chasing box scores.

    In this episode we break down:

    • Week 18 recap and what actually mattered
    • Top fantasy performers and sustainable production trends
    • League shoutout from the Hustle Sports community
    • Waiver Wire adds you can act on immediately
    • In The Zone Sleeper Pick for Week 19
    • Hustler’s Energy Lock Pick — Throw Away The Key
    • Fantasy Community Debate to close the show
    This week reminded us that fantasy basketball is about three things:

    1️⃣ Usage
    2️⃣ Efficiency
    3️⃣ Repeatability

    If you understand those pillars, you stop reacting to noise and start building structure.

    🔥 TOP PERFORMERS
    Cade Cunningham is putting together an MVP-level fantasy run, averaging 75.5 fantasy points in Week 18 including an 83-point explosion vs New York.
    Paolo Banchero continues to elevate his all-around stat profile with 28/9.5/7 and defensive production.
    Victor Wembanyama delivers back-to-back dominant weeks with elite blocks, boards, and multi-category upside.

    💎 WAIVER WIRE SCOOPWe highlight real opportunity plays:

    Scotty Pippen Jr. (Grizzlies)
    De’Anthony Melton (Warriors)
    Khris Middleton (Mavericks)
    Gui Santos (Warriors)
    Marvin Bagley III (Mavericks)
    Jalen Smith (Bulls)
    Remember: Opportunity > Reputation.

    🧠 IN THE ZONE — SLEEPER
    Max Christie is trending with multi-category contributions and a 4-game Week 19 schedule.

    🔐 HUSTLER’S ENERGY LOCK PICKJ
    arrett Allen. Lock it in. Since the Harden addition, his fantasy production has jumped to 40.5 FP per game. This isn’t speculation — it’s conviction.

    ⚔️ FANTASY COMMUNITY DEBATE
    Are you preparing for playoffs strategically… or still reacting week to week?

    If you’re serious about winning your league, this show is built for you.

    Follow @HustleSportsNet
    Numbers Over Narratives.

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    22 mins
  • Mid-Week Streamers You MUST Add Now 🚨 | Week 18 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Targets

    Mid-Week Streamers You MUST Add Now 🚨 | Week 18 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Targets
    Feb 19 2026
    It’s Thursday — and this is where matchups are won.
    In this episode of the Hustle Sports Fantasy Podcast, we break down the Week 18 mid-week waiver wire streamers that can flip your matchup before the weekend even starts.
    This isn’t panic streaming.
    This is strategic roster manipulation.
    We cover:
    🔥 Schedule advantage players (3-game leverage, back-to-backs, volume plays)🚑 Injury-boost streamers seeing usage spikes🎯 Category snipers who win specific matchups (3PT, assists, steals, blocks, rebounds)📈 Stream-to-stay candidates who may lock into long-term roles
    Featured Players This Episode:
    • Jaden Ivey – scoring + steals surge• Tim Hardaway Jr. – elite 3PT volume + recent spike• Jose Alvarado – massive production since returning to New York• Kris Dunn – assist boost with Garland sidelined• Maxime Raynaud – frontcourt breakout with Kings injuries• Sam Merrill – 3PT category swing weapon• Paul Reed – steals + blocks monster• Dylan Harper – assist stabilizer• Day’Ron Sharpe – elite rebound per-minute production
    If you’re down in 3s…If you need 6 assists a night…If you’re hunting steals and blocks…If you want to maximize games played before Sunday…
    This episode gives you the blueprint.
    Fantasy basketball isn’t about narratives.
    It’s about:• Volume• Usage• Role clarity• Category targeting
    The managers who make their moves on Wednesday control Saturday and Sunday.
    Don’t wait.Don’t panic.Move with precision.
    Follow @HustleSportsNet for daily injury breakdowns, matchup previews, waiver wire strategy, and fantasy leverage plays.
    And remember:
    Numbers Over Narratives.
    #FantasyBasketball #NBAFantasy #WaiverWire #Week18 #MidWeekHustle #FantasyBasketballAdvice #FantasySports #NBAWaiverWire #HustleSportsFantasyPodcast #YouSl

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    10 mins
  • All-Star Reset: Fantasy MVP, Breakouts & Second Half League Winners | NBA Fantasy Basketball

    All-Star Reset: Fantasy MVP, Breakouts & Second Half League Winners | NBA Fantasy Basketball
    Feb 14 2026
    All-Star Weekend marks the pivot point of the NBA season — and this episode of the Hustle Sports Fantasy Podcast is about leverage, not dunk contests.

    In this 70-minute All-Star Special, we break down midseason fantasy awards, second-half strategy shifts, trade deadline implications, and the players who can win you your league down the stretch .
    Trades are finalized. Roles are defined. Now it’s separation time.
    This episode covers:

    🏆 Midseason Fantasy Awards• Fantasy MVP — Nikola Jokic leading all players at 67.3 fantasy points per game• Breakout Player — Kyshawn George doubling scoring and assist production• Biggest Disappointment — Jalen Green• Waiver Wire Hero — Jarrett Allen• Trade Deadline Intrigue — Kristaps Porziņģis in Golden State• Second Half League Winner Prediction — Anfernee Simons
    📊 Midseason Reality CheckWe break down what we got right, what we missed, and how to adjust going forward.

    🧠 Second Half Strategy Shift• Trading for playoff schedules• Sell-high candidates• Tanking teams to target• Injury stash timing• Minutes ramp-up players post All-Star break

    🔥 All-Star Advantage Angles• Who benefits from rest? (Aaron Gordon)• Who needs rhythm? (Scoot Henderson)• Who’s returning healthy?• Which team narratives shift post-break?

    ⚡ Rapid Fire Debate• Chet or KAT second half?• Deni Avdija for Jalen Johnson?• Top 5 Miami players ROS• Top deep sleeper outside the star tier

    🔐 Lock Picks To CloseSecond Half League Winner: Anthony BlackSell Now: Deandre AytonSleeper: Kevin Porter Jr.

    This episode is about discipline, roster construction, and separating from emotional fantasy managers chasing narratives.

    All-Star break is the reset.

    From here on out, it’s preparation.

    You Sleep… You Beat.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • NBA Trade Deadline Fallout + Week 17 Fantasy Basketball Strategy | Hustle Sports Fantasy Podcast

    NBA Trade Deadline Fallout + Week 17 Fantasy Basketball Strategy | Hustle Sports Fantasy Podcast
    Feb 9 2026
    The NBA trade deadline changed everything — and in Fantasy Basketball Episode 13, we reset the board with honesty, clarity, and winning strategy.

    In this episode of the Hustle Sports Fantasy Podcast: Basketball Edition, I break down the real fantasy impact of the trade deadline, take accountability for missed moves, and refocus on what actually wins matchups heading into Week 17 and the All-Star break.

    This isn’t box-score chasing or reactionary hype. This episode is about roles, usage, minutes, and repeatable production— the things that separate contenders from pretenders in fantasy basketball.

    🔥 What you’ll get in this episode:

    • Week 16 fantasy recap — who was legit vs. who fooled the market
    • Top fantasy performers by position and why their production matters
    • Trade deadline corrections and updated fantasy impact analysis
    • Waiver wire targets built for a 2-week matchup window
    • Sleeper plays and role-based upside
    • Hustler’s Energy Lock Pick — one player, full conviction
    • Fantasy community debate: trade winners vs. losers

    This episode is for managers who want discipline over noise and process over panic.
    If you’re fighting for playoff positioning or trying to lock in a bye, this is the reset episode you need.

    🎧 New episodes weekly📊 Fantasy basketball strategy, waivers, trades, and matchup prep📍 Subscribe for consistent edge all season

    You Sleep… You Beat.

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    28 mins
  • NBA Trade Deadline Fantasy Fallout (2026) | Winners, Losers, Usage Shifts & League-Winning Moves

    NBA Trade Deadline Fantasy Fallout (2026) | Winners, Losers, Usage Shifts & League-Winning Moves
    Feb 6 2026
    The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline didn’t just move stars — it reallocated minutes, usage, and fantasy value.

    In this episode, we break down every official NBA.com trade and translate them into actionable fantasy basketball insights. No rumors. No legacy takes. Just real roster changes and what they mean for points, assists, rebounds, blocks, and league-winning decisions.

    🏀 What we cover in this episode:• Full breakdown of every major trade (Anthony Davis, James Harden, Trae Young, Coby White & more)• Which players gained or lost usage and minutes• Category spikes to target (3s, assists, boards, blocks, FT%)• Fantasy winners, losers, and post-deadline traps• How to attack the 7–10 day post-deadline window before your league catches up
    This episode is built for serious fantasy players who want an edge — not headlines.

    🎯 If you’re chasing names, you’re late.🎯 If you’re chasing roles, you’re early.
    You sleep you beat.

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    15 mins
  • Fantasy Basketball Week 16 Strategy | Waiver Wire Targets, Sleeper Picks & Lock of the Week

    Fantasy Basketball Week 16 Strategy | Waiver Wire Targets, Sleeper Picks & Lock of the Week
    Feb 3 2026
    Welcome back to the Hustle Sports Fantasy Podcast — Basketball Edition.
    In this Fantasy Basketball Week 16 episode, we break down what actually matters heading into the heart of the season — usage, efficiency, and repeatable roles. This isn’t about chasing box-score explosions. It’s about building a roster that wins week after week.
    🔍 In this episode:
    • Week 15 fantasy basketball recap
    • Top performers and what their production means moving forward
    • Waiver wire targets based on opportunity, not hype
    • Stream-to-stay pickups at guard, wing, and center
    • In The Zone Sleeper Pick you can still grab right now
    • Hustler’s Energy Lock Pick — Throw Away The Key 🔐
    • Fantasy community debate: buy-low targets before the playoffs

    Every recommendation is rooted in minutes, role security, and category impact, giving you a strategic edge as fantasy playoffs approach.
    If you’re serious about winning your league — not just reacting — this episode is for you.
    📌 Subscribe for weekly fantasy basketball strategy📲 Follow @HustleSportsNet across platforms🧠 Discipline over chaos.💤 You Sleep… You Beat.

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    22 mins
  • Fantasy Basketball Week 15 Streamers: Must-Add Players to Win Your Matchup

    Fantasy Basketball Week 15 Streamers: Must-Add Players to Win Your Matchup
    Jan 28 2026
    Week 15 is at the halfway mark and the Hustle Sports Fantasy Podcast is back with the ultimate mid-week streaming guide to help you win your league.
    In this episode:
    • 🔥 Schedule Advantage Plays – Players with 4-game weeks & back-to-backs to maximize volume.
    • 🚨 Injury Replacements – Low-rostered gems stepping up due to key injuries.
    • 🎯 Category Snipers – Threes, stocks, assists, rebounds… win the stat you’re chasing.
    • 💎 Stream-to-Stay Picks – Audition players turning into rest-of-season holds.

    Names like Tre Johnson, Ace Bailey, Mitchell Robinson, Daniss Jenkins, Dylan Cardwell, Yves Missi, and Justin Champagnie are on the radar. These pickups aren’t hype — they’re strategy.
    🎧 Whether you’re in category or points leagues, this episode delivers the mid-week edge.
    📱 Follow @HustleSportsNet and subscribe for weekly dominance.
    You Sleep… You Beat.

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    10 mins
  • Top Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers for Week 15 | Hustle Sports Fantasy

    Top Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers for Week 15 | Hustle Sports Fantasy
    Jan 27 2026
    Week 15 of the fantasy basketball season is here! In this episode of the Hustle Sports Fantasy Podcast (Basketball Edition), we’re breaking down the biggest pickups, top performers, and sneaky sleeper plays that can win your matchup.

    🔥 What’s Inside:
    • Week 14 Recap: Usage, efficiency & repeatability
    • Top Performers: Luka, Embiid, Peyton Watson & more
    • Waiver Wire Scoop: Deep adds & stream-to-stay players
    • In The Zone Sleeper Pick: Immanuel Quickley is heating up
    • Hustler’s Lock Pick: Luka Doncic takeover mode
    • Fantasy Community Debate: Do you chase opportunity or talent?

    🔒 Bonus: League shoutouts, fantasy insights & a championship mindset.

    📲 Follow @HustleSportsNet across all platforms.
    💬 Join the conversation using #FantasyBasketballTalk

    You Sleep… You Beat.


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    22 mins