He has emerged from the collapse of not one but two coaching regimes (at Penn State and Iowa State). C2 Kristaps Porzingis, Wsh, PF/C (Pick: 7.2), PG1 LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (Pick: 1.3) 45. 91. Also, when you're ready to trade, know the personalities of the team managers you'll be dealing with, because the way you approach a trade negotiation will need to be case specific. 36. 16. If you choose the weekly setting, your lineups for the week have to be in before the first game on Monday, and this is a good setting if the managers in your league don't have a lot of time to spend obsessing about their teams throughout the week. And now that he's healthy -- he missed the end of last season with an unspecified injury -- he'll be ready to take the next step in his game. Griner bonded with crew on flight home to U.S. Blachowicz, Ankalaev leave title vacant in draw, Warriors relish 'important win' vs. NBA-best Celts, England's Kane: 'Have to live' with missed pen, Coach Prime lands 1st ESPN 300 recruit for Buffs, What to know for NFL Week 14: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats for every game. Kyle Kuzma, Wsh, SF/PF (PF12) -- Moody see your league pages, make it "Public" and share your league link with them. Colin Castleton rises up for a jam to put Florida up over Iona. 12. NOTE: this cannot be undone! Tips, advice and draft strategy to help you win your fantasy basketball league. 58. ESPN. SF2 RJ Barrett, NY, SF (Pick: 12.8) Morocco see off Ronaldo, Portugal; Kane heartbreak as England fall to France. Sanogo was actually taking more shots during his minutes last season than either Jackson-Davis or Bacot. Which team looks best heading into the new season? I was impressed. Chris Boucher, Tor, PF/C (C14) -- Karabell WebGet breaking NBA Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. 108. 68. I initially didn't want the No. 'Injured list' spots are crucial, and allow more stashing. SG1 Marcus Smart, Bos, PG/SG (Pick: 9.2) Julius Randle, NY, PF (PF6) -- Moody ESPN, Yahoo, Fantrax, CBS Sports, FleaFlicker are some of the leading web sites to host your fantasy baseball league. Adding more bench spots is another option worth considering, but be aware that it changes the complexion of your league. C2 Hassan Whiteside, Utah, C (Pick: 12.7) Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? 103. 106. Scottie Barnes, Tor, SF/PF (PF17) -- Snellings View all articles. Anthony Edwards, Min, SG/SF (SG11) -- Soppe The bottom line is, playing with keepers allows you to hold on to players for the following season. SG2 Buddy Hield, Sac, SG/SF (Pick: 7.3) Nickeil Alexander-Walker, NO, SG (SG19) -- Lipscomb C2 Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (Pick: 9.5) You got rankings or something I can look at?". SG1 Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (Pick: 3.5) The Houston Texans have the best chance to land the top pick in the 2023 NFL draft, according to the updated projections from the ESPN Football Power Index (FPI). C2 Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (Pick: 6.2) Clint Capela, Atl, C (C17) -- MacMahon SF4 Keldon Johnson, SA, SF/PF (Pick: 10.1) FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 99.1%, Average draft position: 3.9 SG3 Luguentz Dort, OKC, SG/SF (Pick: 13.8) 83. Saddiq Bey, Det, SF/PF (SF11) -- Carpenter, 73. Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (C14) -- MacMahon Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season? 112. PF1 Brandon Clarke, Mem, PF/C (Pick: 12.3) In Year 2 of NIL, which men's and women's college basketball players could cash in the most? Lonzo Ball, Chi, PG (PG14) -- Lipscomb 61. PF3 Keegan Murray, Sac, PF (Pick: 9.2) OG Anunoby, Tor, SF (SF15) -- Soppe Picks indicated in parentheses in this manner: (Round.Pick), PG1 LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (Pick: 3.1) SG1 Jaylen Brown, Bos, SG/SF (Pick: 4.10) The more hardcore basketball fan typically prefers a daily setting, which requires attention pretty much every day of the NBA calendar. WebAll the latest fantasy basketball news, injury updates and trade rumors from around the NBA, including the recent hot stretch by Minnesota's Anthony Edwards and New York's Julius Randle. SF2 Brandon Ingram, NO, SF/PF (Pick: 4.9) FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 0.9%, Average draft position: 19.3 43. You can easily go in and adjust these settings if you prefer one-week playoff rounds, and here are some settings we'd recommend. If you genuinely trust all of your fellow managers to not mess with the integrity of the league, choose "No" to this setting. These days, there are a lot of players with a huge dichotomy between their per-game potential and their history of game-to-game availability. The options are endless, really. SG2 Fred VanVleet, Tor, PG/SG (Pick: 3.5) Ben Simmons, Bkn, PG (PG18) -- Carpenter, 57. PF2 P.J. C2 Isaiah Stewart, Det, PF/C (Pick: 8.9) Devonte' Graham, NO, PG/SG (PG25) -- Snellings SF2 OG Anunoby, Tor, SF/PF (Pick: 8.5) Collin Sexton, Utah, PG/SG (SG14) -- Spears PF4 Jabari Smith Jr., Hou, PF (Pick: 13.1) Another next level thing to keep in mind, that may be trite but also contains truth: pay attention to players that may have some contract year motivations. Donovan Mitchell, Cle, PG/SG (SG7) -- Moody FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 99%, Average draft position: 6.2 WebNews about Chicago Bears, Cubs, Bulls, White Sox, Blackhawks, Fire from the Chicago Tribune, including latest injury reports, roster moves, trades, scores and analysis, photos and highlights. The 23-year-old wing made 48% of his 3-point attempts in league play last season. PG2 Dejounte Murray, Atl, PG/SG (Pick: 3.8) Borzello's backcourt is just downright scary. Yes, it is. You can decide to go that route if you want to, but the default is set to "No.". 27. Autopick: If your league managers don't want to commit to preparing for taking part in a live online draft, simply select autopick, and we'll draft every team for you. WebEverything you need to know about fantasy basketball. 40. BPI accounts for game-by-game efficiency, strength of schedule, pace, days of rest, game location and preseason expectations. Dickinson scored 48 points combined in matchups against Colorado State and Tennessee in the NCAA tournament before struggling in a 6-for-15 effort in the Wolverines' loss to Villanova. Damian Lillard, Por, PG (PG3) -- Karabell Make league viewable to public: If you want to be able to let people who aren't in your league (friends, family, etc.) 60. RJ Barrett, NY, SG/SF (SF9) -- Kaiser, 61. Walker brings that to the table, to the tune of 3.4 makes per game on 40% shooting last season. A rotation can never have too many lead guards. 20, then No. For a detailed examination of how you might want to approach each setting, click the appropriate link below: Basic Settings Reigning Wooden Award winners aren't usually available for the taking the following season. Love will play that role for North Carolina this year. If your team stinks this season, you can build for next year. 57. SG3 Anfernee Simons, Por, PG/SG (Pick: 11.1) Derrick White, SA, PG/SG (PG18) -- Cregan Instead, I'll take the versatile standout who was vital in Kansas' national title run in March. Jaden Ivey, Det, PG (PG24) -- Soppe D'Angelo Russell, Min, PG/SG (PG20) -- Moody 46. SF3 Saddiq Bey, Det, SF/PF (Pick: 9.8) 33. Tim Hardaway Jr., Dal, SG/SF (SG24) -- Moody Myles Turner, Ind, PF/C (C19) -- Smith 75. I'm leaning into more risk-reward type plays, instead of just going with steady contributors. 55. I needed a point guard, and at this point, there weren't a ton of options. If you think you may have a winner this season, you can trade away young talent for high-end stars to put you over the top now. SF1 Gordon Hayward, Cha, SF (Pick: 8.7) Transactions and Keepers Clint Capela, Atl, C (C9) -- McCormick England exit another World Cup with same question: Who's the orchestrator? Um, where are the point guards? A points-based league will have a different set of expectations and necessities than a roto league, which is also different than a roto head-to-head league. Someone else might have picked a player with more NBA upside. The first-ever MLB draft lottery took place at the winter meetings Tuesday night, so we now know the top order of the 2023 MLB draft, to be held in July at the All-Star festivities in Seattle. SG2 Tyrese Maxey, Phi, SG (Pick: 13.9) SG1 Collin Sexton, Utah, PG/SG (Pick: 9.1) Your best source for quality Syracuse Orange news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective. He might be my sixth man, he might start in bigger lineups, I don't know -- I just know I wanted him on my team. SG1 Zach LaVine, Chi, SG/SF (Pick: 5.8) C2 Deandre Ayton, Phx, C (Pick: 6.8), PG1 Cade Cunningham, Det, PG/SG (Pick: 2.7) 87. I'm not sure. This can be a fun way to get the ball rolling if you are a newbie. Deandre Ayton, Phx, C (C8) -- Spears, 49. 46. I'm assuming this hypothetical season would basically be a couple of exhibition games against my two opponents, and there's no better one-off coach in the game than Pitino. Create more opportunity to talk your stuff, bond and enjoy your league mates. The participants of our eight-team H2H points mock, in order of draft position, were as follows: Marc Spears, Kyle Soppe, Andr Snellings, Joe Kaiser, Tim MacMahon, Eric Karabell, Eric Moody and Tom Carpenter. I have a lot of egos in my locker room. Gordon Hayward, Cha, SF (SF14) -- Moody Domantas Sabonis, Ind, PF (PF4) -- Moody WebESPN Radio Programming ESPN Radio. FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 99.1%, Average draft position: 3.7 14 new teams in the field, The final Way-Too-Early Top 25 men's college basketball rankings for 2022-23. If your league consists of 12 or more teams, you may want to consider going to three divisions with the three division winners earning the top seeds in the playoffs and the one or three other teams (depending on whether your playoffs call for four teams or six) with the next-best records claiming a playoff berth as a wild card. Fred VanVleet, Tor, PG/SG (SG3) -- Carpenter C1 Robert Williams III, Bos, PF/C (Pick: 6.9) Anthony Davis, LAL, PF/C (PF4) -- Moody He also had a career-best turnover rate (12.9%). By the end of the week, you will have a record that reflects your performance (i.e., 6-3-1 in a 10-category league). The team with the most overall points for the season wins. Another decision that can be tough is deciding whether to move on from injured players or whether to stash them. ESPN Fantasy's new default scoring system is as follows: Point (1); 3PM (1); FGA (-1); FGM (2); FTA (-1); FTM (1); REB (1); AST (2); STL (4); BLK (4); TOV (-2). Darius Garland, Cle, PG/SG (PG23) -- Moody 38. 96. RJ Barrett, NY, SF (SF19) -- Spears, 97. 14. PF1 Pascal Siakam, Tor, PF (Pick: 6.6) 15. Now, in the middle rounds of the draft, I typically start paying more attention to team fit and making sure I have strong contributors across the board. PG2 Kyrie Irving, Bkn, PG/SG (Pick: 5.3) It's just as important to know your history when it comes to the players. Very often, at the end of the season, the teams that have pulled off the most trades tend to be clustered more toward the top of the leagues. While this helps fill the void, it also wreaks havoc on the prices of players and makes it difficult for active bidders to find values. With leagues tipping off every Monday, it's the perfect time to get started. 52. 37. 1 pick is One-armed player for NW St. scores first points, UCLA opens with '24 Out' play to honor late Hill, Bama rallies from 15 down to stun No. I think my roster fits how he'd like to play, too: an experienced team with a slew of versatile players at the one through four spots, a quartet of shot-makers and offensive-minded guards, players who excel in transition and a couple of anchors at center. WebGet breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. 100. Kristaps Porzingis, Dal, PF/C (C15) -- Snellings, 71. Josh Giddey, OKC, PG/SG (PG16) -- Kaiser The 1-10-1 Texans have an 89.7% chance to get the top selection after losing their seventh straight game. SG4 Spencer Dinwiddie, Dal, PG/SG (Pick: 11.5) Call toll-free 1.888.SAY.ESPN. Richardson averaged 14.1 PPG and shot 39% from 3 for Dana Altman's squad last season. Plus, Bolton is older than Zion Williamson or RJ Barrett. 44. In order for me to stash an injured player, that player has to be significantly better than any player available on the free agency wire. However, you do have the option of limiting such moves, which could be handy if your managers have limited time to commit to the league. Head-to-head: Each category: Each week, the totals of each stat category are accumulated and your team is awarded a win, loss or tie based on how it did against your opponent. Select how many players each team will need to start (standard is 10) and how many players will be on the bench (standard is three). Kevin Porter Jr., Hou, PG/SG (SG22) -- Cregan And trust me when I tell you -- there's nothing more fun than winning! What went wrong for Brazil at World Cup and were Tite's tactics to blame? Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season? C1 Nikola Jokic, Den, C (Pick: 1.1) To do so, click the Division dropdown, choose the same division for each team, click the red minus sign next to the division you wish to delete, then click "Submit Team and Division Settings.". Morocco see off Ronaldo, Portugal; Kane heartbreak as England fall to France. Should we just cut the nets down now or wait until April? True survivor. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC, PG/SG (SG4) -- Lipscomb 92. Kawhi Leonard, LAC, SF/PF (SF6) -- Snellings defender down into the paint. 93. 67. Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (SG2) -- MacMahon 42. Cade Cunningham, Det, PG/SG (PG7) -- Soppe C1 Karl-Anthony Towns, Min, C (Pick: 1.6) C1 Joel Embiid, Phi, C (Pick: 1.5) One thing that's clear to me about the one-and-done era: Young teams rarely win national championships in college basketball. I think he'll stabilize my bench, too. T.J. Warren, Ind, SF (SF17) -- Kaiser, 101. ESPN's NBA Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a measure of team strength developed by the ESPN Analytics team. Well done, Jeff! 30. 75. C1 Rudy Gobert, Min, C (Pick: 4.1), Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights. 126. Miles Bridges, Cha, SF/PF (SF18) -- Kaiser That way, when you make a trade minutes before a game starts, you can immediately insert those new players into your lineups. I'm not trying to win the Big Ten. Four-team playoffs in Weeks 19-22: In this case, the semifinals run in Weeks 19-20 and the finals Weeks 21-22. WebFind the latest sports news and articles on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA college football, NCAA college basketball and more at ABC News. PF2 Jaren Jackson Jr., Mem, PF (Pick: 7.5) Trade deadline: Most leagues allow unlimited trades so managers can improve their rosters throughout the season. Andrew Wiggins, GS, SG/SF (SF11) -- McCormick 114. But Castleton was terrific last season at Florida and held his own defensively as well. Jakob Poeltl, SA, C (C11) -- Moody C1 Jakob Poeltl, SA, C (Pick: 7.7) Set up a group Zoom for your league on draft night, so all the team managers can talk trash to one another. Onyeka Okongwu, Atl, C (C16) -- Kaiser There are five scoring formats to choose from: Rotisserie (Roto): Teams are ranked from first to last in each statistical category over the course of the season. Four-team playoffs in Weeks 21-22: In this case, four teams make the playoffs, with the semifinals in Week 21 and finals in Week 22. PF1 Anthony Davis, LAL, PF/C (Pick: 3.7) Particularly for the first few rounds, it's better to build around the players that will generate the most points than worry about whether you have two or three of one position over another. I watched him practice in Durham. 90. If I've got a choice between a player that I believe will average 55 fantasy points vs. one that'll average 50, for example, I'm taking the former every time. Is LeBron James still a first-rounder in fantasy basketball? They should also be fun to answer, because it just means that you learn more about what's going on in the hoops world. What players have moved in free agency and offseason trades, and what were the fantasy ramifications of those moves? Stephen Curry, GS, PG (PG2) -- Moody Bam Adebayo, Mia, PF/C (C6) -- Smith Please note, often in leagues that use divisions, a potential wild-card team misses the playoffs because a team with a worse record won the other division and claimed an automatic playoff berth. FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 12.5%, Average draft position: 17.9 PG7 John Wall, Hou, PG (Pick: 13.10) 8. You can also include injured reserve (IR) spots, so you can stash an injured player until he is ready to play again without sacrificing one of your active bench spots. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. I also could have probably gone with Zach Edey instead of Castleton, just because of his size against some of the jumbo lineups my two opponents will trot out. 116. 28. Here you can adjust how big or small you want each team's roster to be. Standard rosters include one point guard (PG), one shooting guard (SG), one small forward (SF), one power forward (PF), one center (C), one guard (G), one forward (F), three utility (UTIL) spots -- filled by any position -- and three bench (BE) spots. 60. LeBron James and Kevin Durant could challenge for number one in terms of per-game averages, but they're both at the stage of their careers where they've been typically missing major swathes of games. 66. James Harden, Phi, PG/SG (SG1) -- Kaiser SG2 Klay Thompson, GS, SG (Pick: 10.8) Read on for their reasoning -- and ribbing. From there, it's easy to grab a handful of people, set up a draft and have some fun! Still, it didn't take me long to decide: the reigning consensus National Player of the Year, the guy who shattered all sorts of records and put up 30 points and 16 rebounds in his final game last season. Make the manager that finished last the previous season buy everyone's drinks on draft night. PF3 Kyle Kuzma, Wsh, SF/PF (Pick: 13.6) ESPN. However, generally speaking, it is wise to give your fellow managers a day or two to vote on whether to veto a trade. This format rewards the teams that had the best regular season, but it also allows in two extra teams and gives squads that get hot late in the season to make a run to the title. I want the national championship. 20. PF1 Anthony Davis, LAL, PF (Pick: 2.8) Right, Jackson-Davis. Jalen Green, Hou, SG (SG12) -- Snellings PG2 Ben Simmons, Phi, PG (Pick: 5.4) "With the 11th pick in the ESPN.com college basketball draft, John Gasaway " elects to keep this Hunter streak going. Khris Middleton, Mil, SF (SF9) -- Carpenter Deandre Ayton, Phx, C (C7) -- Carpenter ESPN Fantasy Sports App Draft Settings. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 17.8% Some managers may respond well to you just sending them an offer, but in my experience, most won't. Tobias Harris, Phi, SF/PF (SF6) -- Karabell I likely would've gone with Lively as a versatile frontcourt player had Myron not selected him, but I also needed an offensive spark off the bench. WebGet the comprehensive player rosters for every NFL pro football team. A fully healthy Sasser is one of the premier scorers in college basketball. A shooter and distributor who also finishes. Draft order: Select whether to have the League Manager manually set the draft order or, if you prefer, for the draft order to be randomly selected one hour prior to the start of your draft. Jalen Suggs, Orl, PG/SG (PG20) -- Snellings (Note: Check your league rules to see how many votes are required to veto a trade.) Griner bonded with crew on flight home to U.S. Blachowicz, Ankalaev leave title vacant in draw, Warriors relish 'important win' vs. NBA-best Celts, England's Kane: 'Have to live' with missed pen, Coach Prime lands 1st ESPN 300 recruit for Buffs, What to know for NFL Week 14: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats for every game. 21. The trajectory looks really interesting for Sanogo. 124. 19. FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 16.3%, Average draft position: 13.9 vs Spurs. SF2 RJ Barrett, NY, SG/SF (Pick: 6.10) PG2 Terry Rozier, Cha, PG/SG (Pick: 5.10) Fantasy basketball draft kit: Rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, projections and analysis. SG3 Josh Hart, Por, SG/SF (Pick: 11.2) You can adjust to have multiple starters at each position, including center, and do away with the generic guard and forward positions. That's far from ideal. 127. 'Strong in the storm': France victory over England down to mental strength, The semifinals are set! PG4 Jalen Suggs, Orl, PG/SG (Pick: 12.6) 58. Bobby Portis, Mil, PF/C (PF18) -- Snellings Zion Williamson, NO, PF (PF3) -- Soppe Rasir Bolton is smooth as silk as he crosses his defender and drills the step-back 3-pointer to extend the Bulldogs' lead. 84. But, if I've got a choice between two players that I think will both average about 50 fantasy points, and one plays a position where there are plenty of producers available even into late rounds (say, point guard) while the other plays a position where the talent falls off quickly (say, small forward), then in this case I'd be more likely to draft the latter. When he's not lobbing exquisite assists for Graham Ike dunks, the 6-7 Maldonado is often backing his typically bewildered "Hey, no fair! BPI is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance for the rest of the season. It's up to you to figure out the trading personalities of the people in your league, and to tailor your approach accordingly to maximize the likelihood of success. 125. SF1 OG Anunoby, Tor, SF (Pick: 10.7) SG2 Caris LeVert, Ind, SG/SF (Pick: 5.1) 55. 78. What went wrong for Brazil at World Cup and were Tite's tactics to blame? PF1 Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mil, PF (Pick: 1.2) 104. SG1 Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (Pick: 3.10) PG6 Dennis Schroder, Bos, PG (Pick: 11.10) Reggie Jackson, LAC, PG (PG27) -- Smith The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. He'll boost my backcourt, too. Typically, these leagues cap the total amount of games played at 82 at each position to ensure that no manager can play more games than the rest. ESPN Fantasy Basketball 101: Adjusting the Settings, USC quarterback Williams wins Heisman Trophy, Giants' Barkley active for game against Eagles, Sources: Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75M deal. SF2 Jimmy Butler, Mia, SG/SF (Pick: 6.3) PG2 Kyrie Irving, Bkn, PG/SG (Pick: 4.8) Will Berhalter be USA manager at 2026 World Cup? 19. These types of considerations play into fantasy hoops expected production as well, and you should be prepared to judge accordingly. Hey, Gasaway, I think the Los Angeles Lakers could use your personnel insights. Kyle Anderson, Mem, SF/PF (SF22) -- McCormick Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season. 69. Marcus Smart, Bos, PG/SG (SG17) -- Cregan SF3 Andrew Wiggins, GS, SF/PF (Pick: 10.4) Pascal Siakam, Tor, PF/C (PF3) -- Snellings The Houston Texans have the best chance to land the top pick in the 2023 NFL draft, according to the updated projections from the ESPN Football Power Index (FPI). NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Bengals solve Browns; Jets sweep Bills? Jaquez is a matchup nightmare for most opponents, and he should be fully healthy next season. It's important to note that a trade should not be vetoed simply because you feel it may be lopsided. Our ESPN Fantasy Basketball experts came together for their first mock draft of the 2021-22 NBA season, taking part in a 10-team, head-to-head points league. That run included his downright Tshiebwe-like 21-rebound effort in just 33 minutes against Duke in the Final Four. A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. Every word in that sentence says "lottery pick," but Smith should first give the Razorbacks one special year. In a world where every guard is a combo guard now, it's difficult to find a pure PG to run a team. Salary-cap draft: In this format, instead of drafting in a specific order, you will have a set budget and get to bid on each player. 99. 76. James Harden, Bkn, PG/SG (SG2) -- McCormick This is crucial, because it always takes at least two teams to trade. Morocco see off Ronaldo, Portugal; Kane heartbreak as England fall to France. It allows you to assign a given point value to individual statistical categories, and each scoring period's winner is determined solely by which team accumulates the most fantasy points versus a single opponent. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC, PG/SG (SG4) -- Moody 84. 17. 86. 113. Set up group chats or text chains. Allow draft pick trading: Some leagues like to spice things up a bit by allowing their fantasy managers to wheel and deal their draft picks. How many keepers you get depends on the number your league decides on. SF5 Miles Bridges, Cha, SF/PF (Pick: 11.1) If you only operate off the draft, or maybe only do one or two trades in a season, it adds pressure to your evaluation skills early, because your team won't have much opportunity to improve. 29. snickering from either of you, understood? C2 Bam Adebayo, Mia, PF/C (Pick: 3.6), PG1 Ja Morant, Mem, PG (Pick: 1.7) Fantasy basketball sleepers, breakouts and busts for 2022-23, Updated fantasy basketball points league rankings, Updated fantasy basketball category league rankings. If I'm in a team with 10 or fewer teams, or with fewer than 13 roster spots per team, I'm also much more likely to move on quickly from injured players because the free agency wire is likely to have more productive players and the line between what can be found on the wire vs. the average rostered fantasy producer is even thinner. PF1 Zion Williamson, NO, PF (Pick: 2.3) ESPN Radio Programming ESPN Radio. PF1 Jayson Tatum, Bos, SF/PF (Pick: 1.6) If you give him high-level talent, he usually gets to the Final Four. PG2 Tyrese Haliburton, Ind, PG/SG (Pick: 2.6) PF2 Julius Randle, NY, PF (Pick: 3.4) 63. PG5 Reggie Jackson, LAC, PG (Pick: 10.8) FPI chance to earn No. Jonathan Isaac, Orl, SF/PF (PF11) -- Carpenter SG2 Kevin Porter Jr., Hou, PG/SG (Pick: 8.7) 122. Paolo Banchero, Orl, PF (PF9) -- Spears This type of draft is appealing because you can get any player you want if you're willing to go for the highest bid, but it also takes about twice as long as a snake draft. Love the George pick. Create or join a league today. FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 91.3%, Average draft position: 7.3 Done and done. There aren't many elite multidimensional scorers who can really shoot, so Sasser felt like good value here. That means whoever picks first in the draft will make his/her next pick at No. 129. 24. The draft is one of the most fun parts of fantasy sports, and it's also how you set your team up for success. I think even Drew Valentine might say you're ridiculous, Gasaway. Bacot closed last season with eight consecutive double-doubles spanning the ACC and NCAA tournaments. 38. All my team needs to mercilessly dominate both of you guys is proven 3-point shooting at a high volume. But I saw too many moments last season when Jackson-Davis fell short in big moments. You can come up with trade ideas to get every great player in the league, but if your league mate(s) don't get what they need out of the bargain, there's no impetus for them to make a move. SG1 James Harden, Phi, PG/SG (Pick: 2.5) With David West's retirement, there are six players left from one of the best draft classes ever. 'Strong in the storm': France victory over England down to mental strength, The semifinals are set! Richardson adds more experience to my crew. Jimmy Butler, Mia, SG/SF (SF8) -- Karabell SG1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC, PG/SG (Pick: 3.6) Tiger and Rory vs. Spieth and JT: Top moments from The Match, Brittney Griner's release met with shock, relief from the Phoenix Mercury, 796 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker, MLB winter meetings winners, losers and takeaways: Our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week, NCAA volleyball 2022 regionals: Expert breakdown and predictions, Transfer Talk: Man City tracking France World Cup star Theo Hernandez. 77. Josh Hart, Por, SG/SF (SG20) -- Soppe Be aware that the IR is also a place managers often use to pick up and stash stars and elite players who begin the year injured and are slated to miss a good portion of the season. Franz Wagner, Orl, SF/PF (SF10) -- Spears, 65. Robert Williams III, Bos, PF/C (C18) -- Moody PF1 Draymond Green, GS, PF (Pick: 6.1) 59. 70. SF1 Tobias Harris, Phi, SF/PF (Pick: 4.2) 13. In his likely World Cup finale, Ronaldo's calm, subdued effort not enough for Portugal, Man City's Castellanos is settling nicely in WSL, just in time for Man United's visit, Scott Van Pelt gives his Winners for Army Navy and NFL Week 14. Since so many NBA teams rest star players and/or shut down injured players during the final stretch of the season, it is wise to wrap up your fantasy league a little earlier. 1 player in the portal last spring, the 2022 AAC Player of the Year and has put up huge scoring and assist numbers over the past three seasons. SF3 Kyle Anderson, Mem, SF/PF (Pick: 13.7) Championship, here we come. Ja Morant, Mem, PG (PG8) -- Snellings However, you do have the option to stick with just Western Conference or Eastern Conference players only. In retrospect, I probably should have taken Sanogo and then gone with Dariq Whitehead as my final pick. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 28.3% It's not a stretch to think he might earn more starts this season than he did in 2021-22 (one). SG2 Tim Hardaway Jr., Dal, SG/SF (Pick: 11.4) Jayson Tatum, Bos, SF/PF (PF2) -- Lipscomb Additionally, each team needed to include a mid-major player not from Gonzaga. 34. By rounds 5-8 I'm also making sure I don't have any position holes that I don't think I can adequately fill in the later rounds. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 1.2% Jalen Green, Hou, SG (SG16) -- Kaiser But I'm banking on the Caleb Love who scored 28 points in the Final Four win over Duke -- not the guy who went 5-for-24 in the national championship game. Jrue Holiday, Mil, PG/SG (PG9) -- Soppe The default time is 90 seconds, but that can seem like a long time in bigger leagues, so be sure to consider that before the start of your draft. SG2 Kevin Porter Jr., Hou, PG/SG (Pick: 10.9) Calipari with Wooden Award candidates, a handful of elite playmakers and a couple talented shooters? A fully healthy Sasser is one of the premier scorers in college basketball. 4. On the other hand, many keeper leagues don't include a deadline, because a team that is out of the race for this season could still make trades to improve their team for the next season -- even if that gives a significant boost to an opponent this season -- without affecting the league's overall integrity. SF4 T.J. Warren, Ind, SF (Pick: 10.10) 71. NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Bengals solve Browns; Jets sweep Bills? 18. PF4 Chris Boucher, Tor, PF/C (Pick: 12.7) CJ McCollum, NO, SG (SG10) -- MacMahon FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 2.6%, Average draft position: 19.7 Some leagues use two divisions with the winner of each division granted the top two seeds in the playoffs, and the two or four next-best records earning the other playoff berths. That would have been the wrong choice. And I like the Pitino pick, Jeff. USC quarterback Williams wins Heisman Trophy, Giants' Barkley active for game against Eagles, Sources: Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75M deal. 130. Full ranks | Draft order We would go to the same sporting club and play basketball together. C1 Nikola Vucevic, Chi, C (Pick: 3.2) WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Golden State Warriors news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Fantasy Basketball; Tickets; 2022-23 Schedule. 86. 6. Killian Hayes, Det, PG (PG28) -- Karabell SF1 LeBron James, LAL, PG/SF/PF (Pick: 2.10) Russell Westbrook, LAL, PG (PG10) -- McCormick Kelly Oubre Jr., Cha, SG/PF (PF14) -- Carpenter The first advice I'd give for drafting is make sure to take some time to prepare. And he'll get a lot of solid looks with Gasaway's and Borzello's squads sending help to stop my bigs in the paint. A challenge for any coach, but just another day for Calipari. Here is a quick breakdown of the new scoring system. Ja Morant, Mem, PG (PG3) -- Moody Similarly, weekly transaction leagues may not require as deep of an active bench as daily transaction leagues, where volume of player availability absolutely helps determine weekly wins and losses. Often, it's the players taken late in drafts that hit that end up being champion-making picks. Here you will find general settings, which you can change by clicking "Edit.". 80. The highest blind bid gets the player. 21, etc. We're going to turn him into 2014-15 Willie Cauley-Stein, who helped the Wildcats win their first 38 games of the season. De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (PG15) -- Snellings And speaking of the later rounds, since by then I already have my foundation in place with sufficient positional flexibility, when it gets to the late rounds I'm shooting my 30-foot Steph Curry-like bombs with my picks. And they have to do everything they can to get their teams to the promised land. SG1 Anthony Edwards, Min, SG/SF (Pick: 4.6) FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 0.1%, Who should the Texans take with the top pick? C3 Wendell Carter Jr., Orl, C (Pick: 10.4), PG1 Jrue Holiday, Mil, PG/SG (Pick: 4.3) C3 Steven Adams, Mem, C (Pick: 13.4), PG1 Trae Young, Atl, PG (Pick: 2.6) Donovan Mitchell, Utah, PG/SG (SG5) -- McCormick Next, evaluate the other teams in your league. 30. 20. Big dunks, big blocks. There were also two stipulations. Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: All you need to know to win in Week 14, Inside the Ukraine national soccer team's heroic fight to carry on, UFC 282 takeaways: Blachowicz-Ankalaev leaves 205-pound title picture in a lurch, Caleb Williams' Heisman victory sparks reactions across Twitter, The move that might've saved the Warriors' season, From 'Mr. 128. Kyle Lowry, Mia, PG (PG17) -- Smith 93. SF1 DeMar DeRozan, Chi, SG/SF (Pick: 3.4) Men's college basketball fantasy draft: And the No. PG3 Chris Paul, Phx, PG (Pick: 7.6) Best of ESPN Fantasy Football Content. I like to trade early, and often. 15. NOTE: Hover your mouse over the "i" circles for information on each option. Without any divisions, the teams that make the playoffs (whether it be two, four or six) are simply the ones who finished with the best records. C2 Jusuf Nurkic, Por, C (Pick: 6.3) SF2 Mikal Bridges, Phx, SF (Pick: 8.2) Nikola Jokic, Den, C (C1) -- Kaiser Hassan Whiteside, Utah, C (C23) -- Moody PF3 John Collins, Atl, PF (Pick: 6.7) Keldon Johnson, SA, SF/PF (SF15) -- McCormick I need more bounce and explosiveness on my roster, and this projected lottery pick has plenty of both. More bench spots provide additional wiggle room on your roster, giving you more choices on a daily basis, and that can be helpful with the uneven NBA schedule (some teams play just one or two games in certain weeks while others play up to five). England exit another World Cup with same question: Who's the orchestrator? SG3 Buddy Hield, Ind, SG/SF (Pick: 10.6) 90. 1 pick: 4% But I think Campbell's growth over the past three seasons has been overlooked. Hunter Dickinson makes a nice pass to set up an Eli Brooks. 109. 44. Draft Kyrie Irving, Bkn, PG/SG (PG12) -- Spears, 33. C1 Karl-Anthony Towns, Min, C (Pick: 1.8) SF1 Michael Porter Jr., Den, SF/PF (Pick: 3.8) 3 ranking Sure, the Buckeyes feel excited, but theres a bigger focus beyond their ranking in a poll. Check out the top plays from Houston's Marcus Sasser, who's season was cut short due to injury. FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 87.7%, Average draft position: 8.3 A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. PF1 Lauri Markkanen, Utah, SF/PF (Pick: 8.4) Player universe: Nearly all fantasy basketball leagues use all NBA players. 118. The participants, in order of draft position, were: Joe Kaiser, John Cregan, Ryan Smith, Eric Moody, Tom Carpenter, Keith Lipscomb, Jim McCormick, Kyle Soppe, Eric Karabell and Andr Snellings. Domantas Sabonis, Sac, PF/C (PF2) -- Spears I love having those conversations, and I'll typically go as far as someone wants as far as the level of advice. WebSee the best remaining players on the draft board during the 2023 NBA Draft with Draftcast on ESPN. In his likely World Cup finale, Ronaldo's calm, subdued effort not enough for Portugal, Man City's Castellanos is settling nicely in WSL, just in time for Man United's visit, Scott Van Pelt gives his Winners for Army Navy and NFL Week 14. And he'll let these guys run an offense that'll allow them to play to their strengths. 26. PF2 Scottie Barnes, Tor, SF/PF (Pick: 12.1) The whole draft took only 30 minutes -- with 130 players picked in all -- but in that time there were plenty of laughs, a few surprises and lots to be learned. Take your average Hall of Famer, rename him John Gasaway, look at his past 30 or 60 games, and would we really genuflect with awe? Brandon Ingram, NO, SF/PF (SF8) -- Cregan 72. Ivica Zubac, LAC, C (C25) -- Kaiser The answer is, of course, yes -- I've got rankings for you to look at. All leagues must have between four and 20 teams. Draft date: When choosing a draft date and time, it's extremely important to make sure all of your managers are able to attend the draft in person or online so that you can avoid autodrafting. PG5 Devonte' Graham, NO, PG/SG (Pick: 10.1) Washington, Cha, PF (Pick: 9.8) FPI chance to earn No. 50. John Wall, Hou, PG (PG32) -- Snellings, Team rosters are presented in first-round pick order. LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (PG1) -- Snellings For others still, I've found it best to call or text them about another topic entirely, then casually bring the conversation around to the fantasy league, and nudge the conversation along until you get them to bring up the topic of a trade. C1 Joel Embiid, Phi, C (Pick: 2.5) FPI chance to earn No. C1 Kristaps Porzingis, Dal, PF/C (Pick: 7.10), Fantasy basketball mock draft: 10-team, head-to-head points, USC quarterback Williams wins Heisman Trophy, Giants' Barkley active for game against Eagles, Sources: Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75M deal. 103. You can eliminate the utility spots or reduce the amount of them to one or two. Or, if possible, draft live. I think he gives us a spark we're missing with his energy. Desmond Bane, Mem, SG (SG8) -- MacMahon Here's where things are different: At the end of the week, a winner is determined by which team wins the most number of categories. PF1 John Collins, Atl, PF/C (Pick: 11.8) 53. He's a projected wing at the next level but also an interchangeable big in Bill Self's potent small-ball lineups. He has a motor that never stops running, he's elite in transition, has a strong and powerful body that allows him to finish through contact, and he simply finds ways to be productive. They're followed in our draft order projections by the Detroit Lions, who have a 4% chance to land the No. Draft a lineup of NFL players while staying within the salary cap. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 2.8% The Lions received that additional first-round pick in a 2021 trade with the Los Angeles Rams. Buddy Hield, Ind, SG/SF (SG17) -- Snellings For some, adding a sentence or two of reasoning in the trade 'comments' area may be enough. 35. PG2 D'Angelo Russell, Min, PG/SG (Pick: 10.2) SG2 Norman Powell, Por, SG/SF (Pick: 10.3) ESPN's default in 10- and 12-team leagues is for four teams to make the playoffs, with the semifinals and championship spanning from Weeks 21-24 and each round lasting two weeks. 32. SF1 Jimmy Butler, Mia, SG/SF (Pick: 3.2) Your best source for quality Syracuse Orange news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective. 94. Answering these questions are key to your draft prep. Finally, and most importantly, have fun. Klay Thompson, GS, SG (SG18) -- Spears, 81. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 17.9% Robert Williams III, Bos, PF/C (C12) -- Cregan Jayson Tatum, Bos, SF/PF (SF1) -- Carpenter, 9. Make sure that all of your managers are committed to being online from the beginning to the end of the draft, because our system will automatically bid for any manager not online. 1 overall? Tyrese Haliburton, Sac, PG/SG (PG21) -- McCormick Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (C10) -- Karabell 1. View all articles. Teams are allowed to bid on unrostered players, using a maximum budget set by the commissioner). assist = 2 points, rebounds = 1 point, etc.) C2 Myles Turner, Ind, PF/C (Pick: 9.3), PG1 Luka Doncic, Dal, PG/SG (Pick: 1.4) It can be anything you want, as long as it doesn't include vulgar language or HTML, and you are limited to 32 characters. Nikola Vucevic, Chi, C (C3) -- Karabell With leagues tipping off every Monday, it's the perfect time to get started. (1:27). The draft is one of the most fun parts of fantasy sports, and it's also how you set your team up for success. Six-team playoffs in Weeks 20-22: In this format, the top two teams earn a bye in Week 20, while the next four teams battle in a pair of wild-card matchups. How do you make this work? 89. If you go that route, then choose Offline draft, enter the rosters following the draft and play your season out on ESPN. In stark contrast to my roots in covering recruiting, I've started my roster with two 22-year-olds and a 21-year-old. Points are then awarded according to the order in each category, and totaled to determine an overall score and league rank. WebESPN Fantasy Basketball End of Season Update . Nikola Vucevic, Chi, C (C4) -- Soppe Personalize it. Tyrese Maxey, Phi, SG (SG30) -- Karabell De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (PG5) -- Cregan 'Strong in the storm': France victory over England down to mental strength, The semifinals are set! 65. You can't beat the laughs, trash talk and the feeling of being a general manager making selections at the NBA draft. If that isn't your thing, you can also create leagues that don't use divisions, which many believe is the fairest way of rewarding the teams with the best record during the regular season. Ten teams is the traditional size of most leagues. Head-to-head: Most categories: This format is similar to Head-to-head: Each category, with one big exception. More scoring -- and finally, a guard with some size (he measured nearly 6-5 at the Hoop Summit last spring). Abmas fits that perfectly as one of the most prolific scorers and shooters in the country the past two seasons, and he also checks off our mid-major criteria. PG3 Josh Giddey, OKC, PG/SG (Pick: 7.4) SF1 Franz Wagner, Orl, SF/PF (Pick: 8.8) There's still time to play Fantasy Basketball this season! Terry Rozier, Cha, PG/SG (SG11) -- Karabell Jimmy Butler, Mia, SG/SF (SF4) -- Cregan I haven't looked at this league much, yet. If you wish to reset the draft, the system will completely change the league's status from post-draft to pre-draft. FPI chance to earn No. 7. LeBron James, LAL, PG/SF/PF (SF3) -- MacMahon Chris Boucher, Tor, PF/C (PF16) -- Soppe Eric Bledsoe, LAC, PG/SG (PG30) -- Lipscomb But, it'd be even better if you had a good idea about why players are ranked where they are, so you can decide if you agree with the rankings and adjust accordingly. SF1 LeBron James, LAL, PG/SF/PF (Pick: 2.4) PF1 Julius Randle, NY, PF (Pick: 4.5) SG1 Bradley Beal, Wsh, SG (Pick: 1.5) Will Berhalter be USA manager at 2026 World Cup? There already have been six trades involving first-round picks for April's draft, with the Texans, Lions, Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles in line to have two selections in Round 1. I'm a firm believer that trading is the absolute key to winning championships in fantasy sports. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mil, PF (PF1) -- Cregan This is particularly true in the NBA, where certain teams play more than others during those critical fantasy playoff weeks. Jalen Brunson, NY, PG/SG (PG14) -- MacMahon Jamal Murray, Den, PG (PG21) -- Karabell C3 Ivica Zubac, LAC, C (Pick: 13.1), PG1 De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (Pick: 2.9) Rudy Gobert, Min, C (C6) -- Carpenter Every week during the season, the FPI projects the draft order by simulating the remainder of the season 10,000 times. And Bacot led his team to the national title game. 1 pick: 89.7% But damn, I have a lot of big men. Generally speaking, though, it's wise to just be safe and let ESPN declare players who should not be droppable. Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons may both project to top-20 producers on a game-to-game basis. For this space, I'll address the group of people that lives in the middle of those two extremes. Tobias Harris, Phi, SF/PF (SF14) -- Kaiser SG1 Spencer Dinwiddie, Wsh, PG/SG (Pick: 7.4) SF2 Darius Bazley, OKC, SF/PF (Pick: 10.7) Buddy Hield, Sac, SG/SF (SG14) -- Smith Pascal Siakam, Tor, PF (PF8) -- Carpenter PG3 De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (Pick: 6.6) Armed with stats and their expertise, the would-be GMs chose a draft method (snake) and an order (determined by birthday). Test your 2003 draft knowledge with our quiz! I know. Jaquez can blend with any team. Draft accordingly. Then watch as they rack up points for touchdowns, yards gained and more during the games. Let's not overthink this. Steph Curry, Kevin Durant lead NBA quotes of the week, Fantasy 30: Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and other NBA notes. One, each general manager couldn't draft more than one player from a particular team. SG3 Jordan Poole, GS, PG/SG (Pick: 11.4) The move that might've saved the Warriors' season, Warriors relish 'important win' vs. NBA-best Celts, 'Still my city': Wall fulfilled by Washington return, Sources: Warriors' Myers still without new deal, Nets top Pacers despite sitting KD, Kyrie, others, Doncic (quad strain) sits out as Mavericks stumble, Zion's 360 dunk to punctuate win rankles Suns, Why this D.C. homecoming will be 'totally different' for John Wall, They said it! 42. For a greater challenge, try using 12 or 14 teams. Player acquisition system: If you choose waivers, any player who is dropped from a team will be placed on waivers for a day or two, during which time each team has the option to put in a waiver claim for him. Fred VanVleet, Tor, PG/SG (PG13) -- Kaiser Every week, the team totals are accumulated in each of the categories for both you and your opponent. Kyrie Irving, Bkn, PG/SG (PG12) -- Smith Keegan and Kris Murray combine for 42 points as they lead Iowa to a 82-71 win over Michigan. Irrelevant' to rookie starting QB: The twists and turns of Brock Purdy's journey to the 49ers, Raul Rosas Jr. becomes youngest UFC fighter to win in their debut. Much of the strategy involved in your league ultimately depends on the scoring format that's used, and there are several options to choose from (listed above in Scoring types). 64. This really tests your skills on an extra level, because not only do you need to know player values, but you also have to consider your budget during the salary-cap draft. Luguentz Dort, OKC, SG/SF (SG29) -- Carpenter SG1 Zach LaVine, Chi, SG (Pick: 4.8) Regular Season. SF3 Mikal Bridges, Phx, SF (Pick: 11.6) 62. But I can't pass up another player with legit Wooden Award aspirations. You can see how that could mess with the integrity of the league. SG4 Evan Fournier, NY, SG/SF (Pick: 12.4) 2. 80. FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 69.9%, Average draft position: 10.3 99. One of the last times we saw him, he was effectively going toe-to-toe (31 points) with Iowa's Keegan Murray (32) in the Big Ten tournament, and it appears picking Murray at No. League name: Make it something fun and memorable. But Jaquez (and my next pick) are great consolation prizes. 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