Whether you are dipping your toes into fantasy hoops for the first time or are a grizzled veteran, the 2020-21 ESPN Fantasy Basketball draft kit has everything you need to crush your drafts.
From player rankings and outlooks to draft strategies and more, we’ve got you covered from every angle, all in one convenient place.
The latest
Fantasy NBA: Why this is the best season to give it a try
Remember all those times you said you’d try fantasy hoops if the season just started around the holidays, when you start paying attention to the NBA? André Snellings explains why now’s your chance!
ESPN Fantasy Basketball 101: How to play
Thinking about trying fantasy basketball this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join the fun.
Fantasy basketball sleepers, breakouts, busts for 2020-21
Which fantasy NBA players are going to exceed expectations the most? Who will flop the hardest? Who is ready to take things to an elite level? Our experts make their picks.
Fantasy basketball: Ranking the rookies
Will top picks Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman and LaMelo Ball live up to the hype in fantasy? Are Obi Toppin, Killian Hayes and Tyrese Haliburton better fantasy draft options? Jim McCormick reveals his the top 10 rookies.
Fantasy basketball: Why roto players will enjoy ESPN’s new points-league scoring system
Roto-league expert John Cregan sets his sights on mastering points leagues, like only he can.
ESPN Fantasy’s new default points-league scoring explained
We’ve developed a new default fantasy basketball scoring system for head-to-head points leagues. Not only does it increase overall scoring, but it better represents modern NBA action. Here’s a quick look.
Simple ways to spice up your fantasy basketball league
Joe Kaiser suggests a handful of adjustments to your draft process, roster settings and stat categories to make your fantasy basketball league more fun in 2020-21.
NBA trades and free agency: Fantasy winners and losers
A wild week of NBA trades and free-agent moves altered the landscape of fantasy basketball for the 2020-21 campaign. Jim McCormick breaks down the players whose value changed the most.
Mock drafts
Fantasy NBA mock draft: 10-team, head-to-head points
Who went first? How far did Kawhi, KD and Kyrie slide? Is Zion a top-20 option this season? We break it all down in our first mock of 2020-21.
Rankings
Top 200 H2H points rankings
André Snellings ranks his top 200 players for fantasy basketball leagues that use head-to-head points scoring systems.
Top 200 rotisserie rankings
Here are Joe Kaiser’s top 200 players for fantasy basketball leagues that use eight-category (points, 3-pointers, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks, field goal percentage and free throw percentage) roto scoring systems.
Top 200 H2H categories rankings
Eric Karabell reveals his top 200 players for fantasy basketball leagues that use head-to-head categories scoring systems.
Fantasy basketball: Ranking the rookies
Will top picks Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman and LaMelo Ball live up to the hype in fantasy? Are Obi Toppin, Killian Hayes and Tyrese Haliburton better fantasy draft options? Jim McCormick reveals his the top 10 rookies.
Player projections and profiles
Sortable player projections
Every point, rebound, steal, 3-pointer, block, turnover, steal, shot and free throw taken makes a difference in fantasy. We have them all projected for you right here.
2020-21 fantasy basketball player profiles
Wondering how offseason player movement, coaching changes and career arcs are impacting the fantasy value of NBA players? Here are our expert outlooks.
Average draft position/live draft results
Get a leg up on your opponents by knowing where each player is being selected in ESPN drafts, so you can get the best value possible.
Strategy
Draft strategy
General pre-draft strategy
Winning your league actually begins well before your draft tips off. Tom Carpenter has a game plan to get you as prepared as possible to construct a championship squad on draft day.
Roto league strategy
Are you preparing for a rotisserie-style draft this season? Then read Jim McCormick’s game plan, so you have every angle covered before the clock starts ticking down to your first pick.
Points league strategy
Drafting successfully in your points leagues requires some different thinking and preparation than what you do in roto formats. Tom Carpenter breaks it down.
In-season strategy
General in-season strategy
Whether this is your first season playing fantasy hoops or you are a grizzled veteran, Jim McCormick has something that will give you an edge on your opponents during the season.
Tools
ESPN Fantasy Basketball 101: How to play
Thinking about trying fantasy basketball this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join the fun.
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Mock draft lobby
Take part in some mock drafts to work out the kinks before your real ones — practice makes perfect.
Average draft position/live draft results
Get a leg up on your opponents by knowing where each player is being selected in ESPN drafts, so you can get the best value possible.
Analytics glossary
Wondering what things such as eFG%, pace, usage rate and CARMELO mean? Seth Walder explains each notable NBA advanced analytics term so you can make the most of them in fantasy.
