You love basketball. You follow the NBA, root for your favorite team and couldn’t believe the plays that Victor Wembanyama made as a rookie last season in San Antonio.
And you still haven’t played fantasy basketball?!
If that sounds a lot like you, this is the perfect season to give it a try — there is just so much exciting stuff happening around the league. Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are on the rise. Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic remain top MVP candidates. LeBron James and Kevin Durant are both still going strong.
There has never been a better time to jump right into the fantasy game.
Imagine having Stephen Curry on your team when he gets on a roll from 3-point land and carries you to victory. Or what it feels like to have Paolo Banchero on your squad when he stuffs the stat sheet and takes his game to another level in year three.
These are the moments you remember as a fantasy manager!
In fact, many of those who’ve played fantasy basketball over the years can recall specific games that certain players had for them. An epic scoring night by Jayson Tatum, another Tyrese Haliburton gem or a monstrous effort by Anthony Davis.
So fun. So, so fun!
If you’re not an expert, don’t worry — we have everything you need to know about how to enter a league and draft a winning team. Even if you’re a total beginner, you will still have the tools to experience the joy of fantasy basketball like millions do every year.
Make the league your own
Every fantasy basketball league is different. While there are basic rules and settings that apply across the board (you will learn about those below), each league takes on its own identity based on settings like roster size, injury spots, stat categories and other specifics.