NBA BIT

Hosted by Mike Zakarian, Greg Dunbar, Dustin Sandoval

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Oct 2026

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The NBA BIT is a daily NBA show chatting up all things basketball hosted by Mike Zakarian

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October 16, 20262 hr 14 min

The Fantasy Basketball Breakouts You’re About to Miss Out On

The clock is ticking. Opening night is almost here, and the window to grab these guys at a discount is closing fast. Once the games start, their price goes up and you'll be paying full value or watching them on someone else's roster.Today on the NBA BIT we're breaking down the players you need to lock in before it's too late: who's being drafted too low, who's primed for a bigger role, and where to grab them in your draft.Drop your league questions in the chat. We're taking start/sit, draft, and trade questions live.🏀 What we cover:- Players whose ADP is about to spike- Breakout candidates in bigger roles this season- Where to target them in your draft- Your questions, live⚽SIGN UP FOR SPOT DOT FUN: https://pro.sport.fun/NFL/join?partne... 💦JOIN US ON SPLASH: https://t.co/teJi5ihZWu 📝 Bagel with Locks, fantasy basketball on Substack: https://mikezakarian.substack.com 📺 Live every morning at 9am ET. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss a stream. #FantasyBasketball #NBA #FantasyNBA #NBADraft #NBAFantasy

October 14, 20261 hr 39 min

NBA Dark Horses That Could WIN The 2027 Finals 🐎

Everybody’s talking about the usual favorites, but which teams could crash the party and win the 2027 NBA Finals? Today on the NBA BIT we’re breaking down the league’s biggest dark horse contenders. We’ll get into Tyrese Haliburton’s return and what it means for Indiana, whether Scottie Barnes is ready to drag Toronto into real contention, and whether Anthony Edwards and the Wolves can finally get over the hump.Who’s YOUR dark horse? Drop it in the chat and let’s argue about it live. 👇🔴 Live every morning at 9am ET. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a show.📝 Fantasy basketball writing on Bagel with Locks: https://mikezakarian.substack.com #NBA #NBAFinals #DarkHorse #Pacers #Raptors #Timberwolves #AnthonyEdwards #ScottieBarnes #TyreseHaliburton

October 13, 20261 hr 46 min

3 Fantasy Basketball Risers to Grab Before It’s Too Late

Whose fantasy stock is climbing? Today on the NBA BIT, we break down three fantasy basketball risers you should be buying right now, before your league-mates catch on.We dig into Dylan Harper, Brandon Miller, and Ty Jerome: what’s changed in their roles, minutes, and usage, and whether this is a real breakout or a sell-high moment.📝 More fantasy basketball analysis on Bagel with Locks: mikezakarian.substack.com🔴 Live every morning at 9am ET. Subscribe and turn on notifications! #FantasyBasketball #NBA #FantasyNBA #StockRisers #NBABIT

October 12, 20262 hr 0 min

Are Dybantsa, Boozer & Caleb Wilson Worth the Hype? | Fantasy Basketball Rookie Draft Guide

Three of the top four picks in the 2026 NBA Draft are about to get drafted way too early in your fantasy league, or maybe not early enough. Mike breaks down AJ Dybantsa (Wizards), Cameron Boozer (Grizzlies) and Caleb Wilson (Bulls): what the role looks like on day one, where they’re going in drafts, and whether the price makes sense.In this stream:AJ Dybantsa: does the No. 1 pick get the usage to pay off his ADP right away?Cameron Boozer: is the college player of the year the safest rookie on the board?Caleb Wilson: highlight machine or real fantasy value in Chicago?Which rookie I’d take first, and which one I’m letting someone else reach forYour questions from the live chat📝 Fantasy basketball rankings and writing at Bagel with Locks: https://mikezakarian.substack.com 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell. The NBA BIT is live every morning at 9am ET. #FantasyBasketball #NBA #NBARookies #AJDybantsa #CameronBoozer #CalebWilson

October 9, 20262 hr 41 min

Sorare NBA Is Back: New Season, New Cards, Gameweek 1 Strategy

The new Sorare NBA season is here. We're going live to break down the new cards, the marketplace, and how to build a lineup for Gameweek 1.On today's stream:🏀 What's new in Sorare NBA this season🏀 Marketplace talk: who's worth buying and who's overpriced🏀 Gameweek 1 lineup strategy🏀 Your questions, live in chatDrop your lineups and card questions in the chat and we'll get to as many as we can.📬 Fantasy basketball writing on Bagel with Locks: https://mikezakarian.substack.com 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell. The NBA BIT is live every morning at 9am ET.Nothing in this stream is financial advice. Buy cards at your own risk. #Sorare #SorareNBA #FantasyBasketball #NBA

October 8, 20261 hr 0 min

The Rookie Who's Going to Win Fantasy Leagues This Year

Caleb Wilson is sitting there in your draft, and most of your league has no idea what they're passing on. This morning we're breaking down why the Bulls rookie could be the pick that wins fantasy leagues this season: where he's going in drafts, where he should be going, and how early you can reach before it stops being a value.Plus, we're going through the full draft board live:🏀 Rankings and ADP: who's too high, who's too low🏀 Sleepers to target in the middle and late rounds🏀 Busts to avoid at their current price🏀 Your draft questions answered live in chatDrop your league format and draft slot in the chat and we'll talk through your picks.🔴 The NBA BIT is LIVE every morning at 9am ET🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a show: @NBABIT📝 Fantasy basketball rankings and writing at Bagel with Locks: mikezakarian.substack.com #FantasyBasketball #NBA #CalebWilson #ChicagoBulls #FantasyBasketballRankings #NBAFantasy #FantasyDraft

October 7, 20261 hr 40 min

Which NBA Contenders Have a DEPTH Problem?

Stars win playoff series, but benches lose them. Today on the NBA BIT we're going team by team through the contenders with the thinnest rotations: who has real help behind their best player, who is one injury away from trouble, and who still has a move to make before the season starts.On today's show:- Nuggets: is there enough behind the starters?- Sixers: what happens when the stars sit?- Celtics: how deep does this rotation really go?- Which team's depth problem is the most fixable, and which is stuck with itDrop your team in the chat and tell us who's getting bench minutes they shouldn't be.🔴 The NBA BIT is LIVE every morning at 9am ET🥯 Fantasy basketball writing at Bagel with Locks: https://mikezakarian.substack.com Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show. #NBA #NBABIT #Nuggets #Sixers #Celtics

October 2, 20261 hr 48 min

Jalen Williams Is the Bounce Back Pick of Fantasy Drafts | NBA BIT LIVE

Jalen Williams went from All-NBA to a lost season. Wrist surgery, then hamstring trouble, and barely half a year on the floor. Now he's healthy, the Thunder are loaded, and he's sliding into the third round of fantasy drafts. Is that the best value on the board or a trap?NBA TST joins the show to fire up some NBA Best Ball DraftsToday on the NBA BIT:🏀 What went wrong for J-Dub last season and why it may not matter🏀 What a healthy Jalen Williams looks like next to Shai and Chet🏀 Where he's going in drafts and where I'd actually take him🏀 Fantasy basketball draft strategy: targets, fades, and bounce back candidates🏀 Your draft questions answered live in the chatDrop your questions and your league settings in the chat and I'll get to as many as I can.📝 Fantasy basketball rankings and write-ups on Bagel with Locks: https://mikezakarian.substack.com 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell. The NBA BIT is live every morning at 9am ET. #NBA #FantasyBasketball #JalenWilliams #Thunder #OKC #FantasyBasketballDraft #NBABIT

October 1, 20261 hr 33 min

Jalen Duren DEADLINE DAY: What It Means for Your Fantasy Draft

It's decision day in Detroit. Jalen Duren has until 11:59 PM ET tonight to sign his $9.6M qualifying offer, or take the Pistons' five-year, $200M deal, which no longer includes the weight clause. He's an All-Star and All-NBA center who has skipped media day and training camp, and fantasy drafts are happening right now.On today's stream we break down:🏀 Where Duren should go in drafts right now, and how much holdout risk to bake into his price🏀 What changes for his value if he signs, takes the QO, or gets sign-and-traded (Kings? Bucks?)🏀 Who in Detroit's frontcourt benefits if he misses time, and whether Paul Reed is worth a late flier🏀 How a trade would shake up fantasy value on the team that lands himDrop your league questions in the chat. We're taking them live.🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell. Live every morning at 9 AM ET.📝 Fantasy basketball writing: Bagel with Locks → mikezakarian.substack.com #FantasyBasketball #JalenDuren #Pistons #NBA #FantasyNBA

September 29, 20261 hr 4 min