Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (SG6) -- Snellings, 31. However, generally speaking, it is wise to give your fellow managers a day or two to vote on whether to veto a trade. 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. 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. Chris Boucher, Tor, PF/C (PF16) -- Soppe C1 Nikola Jokic, Den, C (Pick: 1.1) There are a bunch of guys vying for national awards and hoping to elevate their respective draft stock. But Timme (27.3 PPG, 11.3 PPG in the 2022 NCAA tournament), who might be entering his 19th season, will make another run at the Wooden Award this season. Darius Garland, Cle, PG/SG (PG23) -- Moody Joel Embiid, Phi, C (C5) -- Lipscomb SG4 Gary Trent Jr., Tor, SG (Pick: 12.5) Kevin Porter Jr., Hou, PG/SG (SG22) -- Cregan PG2 Chris Paul, Phx, PG (Pick: 5.2) With leagues tipping off every Monday, it's the perfect time to get started. Malcolm Brogdon, Ind, PG/SG (PG16) -- Lipscomb But he's back, and he's prepped for another strong campaign under Juwan Howard. 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. 52. Washington, Cha, PF (Pick: 9.8) 40. Make the manager that finished last the previous season buy everyone's drinks on draft night. Thaddeus Young, SA, SF/PF/C (PF16) -- McCormick The more hardcore basketball fan typically prefers a daily setting, which requires attention pretty much every day of the NBA calendar. Android Users on 5.0 or 6.0: To continue uninterrupted use of the ESPN Fantasy App, you will need to update the software on your device. Anthony Edwards, Min, SG/SF (SG11) -- Soppe 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. Julius Randle, NY, PF (PF6) -- Moody 79. SF1 Tobias Harris, Phi, SF/PF (Pick: 4.2) 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. 34. Any player on our undroppable list can't be released to waivers. Paul George, LAC, SG/SF (SF5) -- MacMahon Right, Jackson-Davis. 14. You can choose whether you want your lineups to lock individually at the scheduled game time or to lock when the first game of the day begins. FPI chance to earn No. But, between them, they missed triple digit games last season, for a variety of reasons that it'd behoove you to understand. 57. Brandon Ingram, NO, SF/PF (SF7) -- Karabell Dennis Schroder, Bos, PG (PG29) -- Snellings, 111. Opposing coaches weigh in, SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Dick Vitale: Remembering Jim Valvano today, this week and every day after, NCAA Bracketology: A chunk of change! 39. I have a lot of egos in my locker room. Here, you can decide which stat categories you want your league based around -- the default is points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, FG%, FT% and 3-pointers made. First, you need to really understand your team. 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. Domantas Sabonis, Ind, PF (PF4) -- Moody Should we just cut the nets down now or wait until April? 38. The roster composition on my team also has to be strong enough to survive having an injured player on the bench. 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. ESPN's NBA Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a measure of team strength developed by the ESPN Analytics team. And trust me when I tell you -- there's nothing more fun than winning! SG2 Caris LeVert, Ind, SG/SF (Pick: 5.1) Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? SG2 Desmond Bane, Mem, SG (Pick: 6.4) Sasser was Houston's best player before his injury. Every week during the season, the FPI projects the draft order by simulating the remainder of the season 10,000 times. SF2 RJ Barrett, NY, SF (Pick: 12.8) 40. Daily Fantasy Week 9: DFS best buys include stacking Chargers and Bengals Week 9 DFS lineups could be a lot more relaxing with as many Los Angeles Chargers as possible. My team needs a steady veteran presence in the backcourt alongside young Nick Smith Jr. Maldonado fits that profile perfectly. Love the George pick. Keldon Johnson, SA, SF/PF (SF12) -- Carpenter SG4 Spencer Dinwiddie, Dal, PG/SG (Pick: 11.5) 78. Tre Jones, SA, PG (PG25) -- Karabell There's still time to play Fantasy Basketball this season! True survivor. Jordan Poole, GS, PG/SG (SG21) -- Kaiser John Collins, Atl, PF (PF9) -- Moody Anthony Davis, LAL, PF/C (PF4) -- Moody Zach LaVine, Chi, SG (SG7) -- Smith (1:27). And yes, I can hear the doubters around a player who can be both brilliant and misguided. Have an absolute ball. PG5 Devonte' Graham, NO, PG/SG (Pick: 10.1) Bobby Portis, Mil, PF/C (PF18) -- Snellings FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 16.3%, Average draft position: 13.9 Not only do these things help motivate you to build a team that'll win, but they also help make your league super enjoyable and a daily joy for the next six or seven months of your life. In my best league performances, I not only know my own team's strengths and weaknesses, but I also know the same for the other teams. Jordan Clarkson, Utah, SG (SG23) -- Smith SG2 Buddy Hield, Sac, SG/SF (Pick: 7.3) This is particularly true in the NBA, where certain teams play more than others during those critical fantasy playoff weeks. 56. 2. throughout the week and is much more involved altogether. Create more opportunity to talk your stuff, bond and enjoy your league mates. 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. In a 10-team league that starts 10 players with three bench slots, the production of a 'fantasy starter' ranked in the 90s and the 131st ranked player on the wire is going to be similar enough that it'd make no sense to stash that injured player on your bench for six weeks instead of getting the production of the 131st ranked player for all that time. 49. Start building your team around the best players available moreso than drafting for team fit. I watched him practice in Durham. All leagues must have between four and 20 teams. Jonas Valanciunas, NO, C (C7) -- Kaiser Joe Ingles, Utah, SG/SF/PF (SF21) -- Soppe Points are then awarded according to the order in each category, and totaled to determine an overall score and league rank. 115. SF1 Khris Middleton, Mil, SG/SF (Pick: 4.5) Khris Middleton, Mil, SF (SF9) -- Carpenter 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. FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 99.1%, Average draft position: 3.7 Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (C14) -- MacMahon SF1 Michael Porter Jr., Den, SF/PF (Pick: 3.8) SG2 Tim Hardaway Jr., Dal, SG/SF (Pick: 11.4) SG4 Dillon Brooks, Mem, SG/SF (Pick: 12.10) 12. SG1 Terry Rozier, Cha, PG/SG (Pick: 8.3) BPI is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance for the rest of the season. C1 Jakob Poeltl, SA, C (Pick: 7.7) 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. Jayson Tatum, Bos, SF/PF (SF1) -- Carpenter, 9. Call toll-free 1.888.SAY.ESPN. I want the national championship. Make league viewable to public: If you want to be able to let people who aren't in your league (friends, family, etc.) I would have taken Smith; I just love his size, his ability to create for himself and others, as well as his outside shooting. 4 in the NBA draft less than four months ago could work out pretty well for the Sacramento Kings. SG3 DeMar DeRozan, Chi, SG/SF (Pick: 6.4) ESPN. 84. SG1 Spencer Dinwiddie, Wsh, PG/SG (Pick: 7.4) Darius Bazley, OKC, SF/PF (SF16) -- Moody SF2 Tobias Harris, Phi, SF/PF (Pick: 10.5) C1 Nikola Vucevic, Chi, C (Pick: 3.2) PF1 Pascal Siakam, Tor, PF/C (Pick: 3.3) Vetoes should be reserved for when collusion or blatant tanking is involved and will affect the integrity of the league. In retrospect, I probably should have taken Sanogo and then gone with Dariq Whitehead as my final pick. Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (SG2) -- MacMahon PG7 John Wall, Hou, PG (Pick: 13.10) Your best source for quality Syracuse Orange news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective. WebThe latest Lifestyle | Daily Life news, tips, opinion and advice from The Sydney Morning Herald covering life and relationships, beauty, fashion, health & wellbeing 36. With that in mind, I'll nab Smith before one of you guys gets him. You need to keep these types of things in mind, before you decide whether to spend a first, second, third or fourth round pick on these types of players or whether you want to let someone else in your league deal with the situation. Bam Adebayo, Mia, PF/C (C6) -- Smith DeMar DeRozan, Chi, SG/SF (SF4) -- Kaiser Men's college basketball fantasy draft: And the No. C1 Nikola Jokic, Den, C (Pick: 1.1) Nickeil Alexander-Walker, NO, SG (SG19) -- Lipscomb Keldon Johnson, SA, SF/PF (SF15) -- McCormick 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. Kyle Anderson, Mem, SF/PF (SF22) -- McCormick Jeff did a great job grabbing the best player in college basketball. Fantasy. 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. 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? Tips, advice and draft strategy to help you win your fantasy basketball league. 83. PF2 Julius Randle, NY, PF (Pick: 3.4) 5. 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. Love will play that role for North Carolina this year. WebOhio State womens basketball coach, players on No. C3 Mason Plumlee, Cha, C (Pick: 12.9), PG1 Luka Doncic, Dal, PG (Pick: 1.3) 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. It's just as important to know your history when it comes to the players. WebGet breaking NBA Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Snake: A live online draft is the simplest format and is ideal for leagues that have managers spread out over many cities, states or countries. Pascal Siakam, Tor, PF/C (PF3) -- Snellings Morocco see off Ronaldo, Portugal; Kane heartbreak as England fall to France. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Golden State Warriors news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Fantasy Basketball; Tickets; 2022-23 Schedule. C2 Hassan Whiteside, Utah, C (Pick: 12.7) 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. 16. 119. 43. 55. 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. PG2 Kyrie Irving, Bkn, PG/SG (Pick: 5.3) The Lions received that additional first-round pick in a 2021 trade with the Los Angeles Rams. England exit another World Cup with same question: Who's the orchestrator? Richardson adds more experience to my crew. 26. 67. Matt Miller and Jordan Reid analyze some options for the Texans if they have the top pick in the 2023 NFL draft. 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. Morocco see off Ronaldo, Portugal; Kane heartbreak as England fall to France. I'm intrigued to see how his roster turns out. This offers an extra level of strategy, as you have to decide how much of your money to spend for each bid and how much to save for later in the season. I'm not sure. SG1 Jaylen Brown, Bos, SG/SF (Pick: 6.7) PF2 Lauri Markkanen, Cle, PF (Pick: 11.6) You can't beat the laughs, trash talk and the feeling of being a general manager making selections at the NBA draft. Let's not overthink this. For some, adding a sentence or two of reasoning in the trade 'comments' area may be enough. Darius Garland, Cle, PG/SG (PG10) -- Karabell 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. Damian Lillard, Por, PG (PG5) -- Karabell 60. RJ Barrett, NY, SG/SF (SF9) -- Kaiser, 61. 95. 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. Michael Porter Jr., Den, SF/PF (SF5) -- Soppe 88. Number of teams: It is strongly recommended that head-to-head leagues have an even number of teams to limit the number of bye weeks on the schedule, because teams will miss out on the fun during those byes. SF2 Keldon Johnson, SA, SF/PF (Pick: 9.7) Mikal Bridges, Phx, SF (SF12) -- Karabell I love the Bolton pick, Gasaway. The team with the highest waiver priority that made a claim will get that player and move to the bottom of the waiver order. 86. Harrison Barnes, Sac, SF/PF (SF20) -- Karabell One habit that I had to change was relying too heavily on my "draft brilliance," even once the season began and initial information was different than expectation. 106. Cole Anthony, Orl, PG (PG31) -- Soppe Often, it's the players taken late in drafts that hit that end up being champion-making picks. 72. 38. Adding Magic, the top pick of the 1979 draft, catalyzed the Lakers' dynasty. 58. SG2 Norman Powell, Por, SG/SF (Pick: 10.3) 97. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has suggested that Irving might even be an MVP frontrunner this season because of his motivation level. Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season? C2 Bam Adebayo, Mia, PF/C (Pick: 3.6), PG1 Ja Morant, Mem, PG (Pick: 1.7) 3 ranking Sure, the Buckeyes feel excited, but theres a bigger focus beyond their ranking in a poll. Josh Hart, Por, SG/SF (SG20) -- Soppe 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. Bradley Beal, Wsh, SG (SG1) -- Carpenter 27. 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. 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. 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. Pascal Siakam, Tor, PF (PF8) -- Carpenter SG2 Donovan Mitchell, Utah, PG/SG (Pick: 3.7) WebSee the highest and lowest player salaries in the NBA on ESPN.com. WebYou can access the Reset Draft page after your league's draft is complete. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 1.2% PG2 Malcolm Brogdon, Ind, PG/SG (Pick: 6.5) 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. SG3 Jalen Green, Hou, SG (Pick: 9.1) You can still get viable rosters, pull for your players each week and compete against your friends, family and coworkers. Nikola Jokic, Den, C (C1) -- Kaiser Mike Conley, Utah, PG (PG26) -- Lipscomb 34. Donovan Mitchell, Utah, PG/SG (SG5) -- McCormick It's a more casual setting. Make everyone love the league. 112. 14 new teams in the field, The final Way-Too-Early Top 25 men's college basketball rankings for 2022-23. Fred VanVleet, Tor, PG/SG (SG3) -- Carpenter Jaden Ivey, Det, PG (PG24) -- Soppe LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (PG6) -- Kaiser And by doing so, it puts you in a better position to win your leagues. I'm not sure where I'm going to use Whitmore, but I've been enamored with his game ever since I saw him at the 2021 Peach Jam. 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. These days, those rankings are on ESPN. Jaquez can blend with any team. PG6 Dennis Schroder, Bos, PG (Pick: 11.10) He's also 23 years old. A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. 42. PG3 Cole Anthony, Orl, PG (Pick: 13.8) 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. PG2 D'Angelo Russell, Min, PG/SG (Pick: 10.2) Quite often such trades turn out to be just fine or the managers had good reasons to make the deal, even if it seems one-sided. C1 Jonas Valanciunas, NO, C (Pick: 6.5) PF4 Marvin Bagley III, Sac, PF (Pick: 11.5) But I saw too many moments last season when Jackson-Davis fell short in big moments. That would have been the wrong choice. SF1 Jimmy Butler, Mia, SG/SF (Pick: 3.2) A shooter and distributor who also finishes. PF2 Scottie Barnes, Tor, SF/PF (Pick: 5.2) Collin Sexton, Utah, PG/SG (SG14) -- Spears 'Strong in the storm': France victory over England down to mental strength, The semifinals are set! 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. SG6 Malik Beasley, Min, SG/SF (Pick: 12.6) Projected 2023 NFL draft order: Which team will pick No. But if you trade often, it gives your team multiple opportunities to course correct and improve, even as the season progresses. 1 overall pick. Call toll-free 1.888.SAY.ESPN. Sanogo was actually taking more shots during his minutes last season than either Jackson-Davis or Bacot. PF4 Chris Boucher, Tor, PF/C (Pick: 12.7) 96. SG2 Fred VanVleet, Tor, PG/SG (Pick: 3.5) Best of ESPN Fantasy Football Content. De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (PG5) -- Cregan A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. Reggie Jackson, LAC, PG (PG27) -- Smith FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 8.7% Four-team playoffs in Weeks 19-22: In this case, the semifinals run in Weeks 19-20 and the finals Weeks 21-22. 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. 'Strong in the storm': France victory over England down to mental strength, The semifinals are set! Jayson Tatum, Bos, SF/PF (PF2) -- Lipscomb 50. PF2 Kelly Oubre Jr., Cha, SG/PF (Pick: 12.1) The draft is one of the most fun parts of fantasy sports, and it's also how you set your team up for success. 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. In Week 21, the two winners from Week 20 advance to face the top two seeds (which were on a bye) in the semifinals. Donovan Mitchell, Cle, PG/SG (SG7) -- Moody 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. But damn, I have a lot of big men. 8. 126. Lineup changes: You can choose to lock lineups either on a weekly basis or on a daily basis. 47. He's a projected wing at the next level but also an interchangeable big in Bill Self's potent small-ball lineups. And, after playing in Los Angeles, he won't be intimidated in a locker room full of stars. UCLA finishes the first half in style as Tyger Campbell lays it in to put the Bruins up by double digits. In bigger leagues like that, the player pool is thinned out enough that managers will need to have knowledge of lesser-known players in order to succeed. Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season. Marcus Smart, Bos, PG/SG (SG17) -- Cregan This is a good way to enjoy playing fantasy basketball if you aren't that up on NBA rosters or don't want to spend much time on it. 1 Houston, NMSU coach told cop fears of shooting retaliation, Pitt guard pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges, Brown steps down at Memphis due to health, Grinnell attempts NCAA record 111 3-point shots, A composite profile of all 363 D-I men's college basketball head coaches, Why is North Carolina struggling? Deandre Ayton, Phx, C (C7) -- Carpenter England exit another World Cup with same question: Who's the orchestrator? 88. 80. 'Strong in the storm': France victory over England down to mental strength, The semifinals are set! Jalen Suggs, Orl, PG/SG (PG23) -- Snellings Note that some pages such as the list of team managers and the league message boards are never publicly viewable. 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. Armed with stats and their expertise, the would-be GMs chose a draft method (snake) and an order (determined by birthday). 73. SG2 Donovan Mitchell, Cle, PG/SG (Pick: 6.2) But if you're the latter, and want to dive deep and/or get specific about your questions for your specific league definitely hit me up on Twitter @ProfessorDrz. (Note: Check your league rules to see how many votes are required to veto a trade.) Transactions and Keepers Marvin Bagley III, Sac, PF (PF14) -- Carpenter Jaylen Brown, Bos, SG/SF (SG9) -- Soppe 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. Gary Trent Jr., Tor, SG (SG23) -- Kaiser Luguentz Dort, OKC, SG/SF (SG29) -- Carpenter 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. C1 Robert Williams III, Bos, PF/C (Pick: 6.9) All my team needs to mercilessly dominate both of you guys is proven 3-point shooting at a high volume. I think even Drew Valentine might say you're ridiculous, Gasaway. FPI chance to earn No. Be sure to weigh your options with this important decision. WebGet the comprehensive player rosters for every NFL pro football team. 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. Which means that literally everyone in the league has those same rankings to work off. For answers to this or any other ESPN Fantasy Basketball questions, you can always click here for the Support page. SF1 Andrew Wiggins, GS, SG/SF (Pick: 7.7) Tyrese Haliburton, Sac, PG/SG (PG21) -- McCormick Scoring Chris Paul, Phx, PG (PG11) -- Cregan 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. SF2 Kevin Durant, Bkn, SF/PF (Pick: 2.1) 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. C1 Karl-Anthony Towns, Min, C (Pick: 1.6) Ben Simmons, Phi, PG (PG13) -- Moody 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. But man, a great draft makes it so much easier to win if you start off with the type of strong foundation you can get through the draft. 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). Josh Giddey, OKC, PG/SG (PG16) -- Kaiser Nikola Vucevic, Chi, C (C4) -- Soppe 63. 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. SF2 Michael Porter Jr., Den, SF (Pick: 11.3) Championship, here we come. I need more bounce and explosiveness on my roster, and this projected lottery pick has plenty of both. 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. 63. C4 Brook Lopez, Mil, C (Pick: 11.8), PG1 Damian Lillard, Por, PG (Pick: 1.9) 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). PG2 Tyrese Haliburton, Ind, PG/SG (Pick: 2.6) 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. It can be anything you want, as long as it doesn't include vulgar language or HTML, and you are limited to 32 characters. 29. 102. SG1 CJ McCollum, Por, SG (Pick: 5.9) 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. 65. 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. C4 Jakob Poeltl, SA, C (Pick: 9.9), PG1 Ja Morant, Mem, PG (Pick: 4.1) Caris LeVert, Ind, SG/SF (SG9) -- Kaiser 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. Schedule. 114. PG5 Reggie Jackson, LAC, PG (Pick: 10.8) 11 pick but will have to wait until picks 30 and 31 for their next selections. Think about where your players of interest are in their careers, and how that might affect their production. Trae Young, Atl, PG (PG4) -- Carpenter PF3 Paolo Banchero, Orl, PF (Pick: 7.1) SG3 Collin Sexton, Cle, PG/SG (Pick: 5.5) It's not a stretch to think he might earn more starts this season than he did in 2021-22 (one). PG4 Eric Bledsoe, LAC, PG/SG (Pick: 12.5) 33. Evan Mobley, Cle, PF/C (PF7) -- Spears C2 Montrezl Harrell, Wsh, PF/C (Pick: 7.6), PG1 Russell Westbrook, LAL, PG (Pick: 4.4) We're going to turn him into 2014-15 Willie Cauley-Stein, who helped the Wildcats win their first 38 games of the season. I see those first couple of weeks as crucial, because many overlooked players will make themselves known early. Derrick White, SA, PG/SG (PG18) -- Cregan PG2 Darius Garland, Cle, PG/SG (Pick: 4.3) Trades are your opportunity to look at your teams, identify strengths and weaknesses, and identify specific players to acquire to help accentuate the strengths and/or minimize the weaknesses. Next, evaluate the other teams in your league. And Gasaway is one of the smartest minds in the sport. 77. The 2022-23 men's college basketball season is fast approaching -- and with it, the inevitable lists of best players. 6. Devonte' Graham, NO, PG/SG (PG25) -- Snellings LeBron James, LAL, PG/SF/PF (SF3) -- MacMahon SG3 Anfernee Simons, Por, PG/SG (Pick: 11.1) 117. Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? Jaylen Brown, Bos, SG/SF (SG8) -- Kaiser, 41. 83. He'll boost my backcourt, too. NFL. 128. Deandre Ayton, Phx, C (C8) -- Spears, 49. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 12.7% 71. A rotation can never have too many lead guards. 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). What I tell my father-in-law or my children on how to get into fantasy leagues is a lot different than what I'd tell someone that's been playing fantasy hoops every year for 20 years and is looking for Jedi-level tricks to get that little bit of edge. Eight rounds and a bonus coach pick later, here are the top 24 players entering the 2022-23 season, according to our experts. Either in person, or over Zoom. Check out the full 1-31 projection for the 2023 NFL draft (updated Dec. 6): Average draft position: 1.2 70. Test your 2003 draft knowledge with our quiz! ESPN's NBA Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a measure of team strength developed by the ESPN Analytics team. View all articles. 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. SF2 RJ Barrett, NY, SG/SF (Pick: 6.10) This format uses two full weeks for each of the playoff matchups, which can be a grind after a long season but also helps ensure that the better team wins by removing some of the randomness you may find in a one-week playoff game. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 17.8% 113. The end result is a win (1-0-0), loss (0-1-0) or tie (0-0-1). Klay Thompson, GS, SG (SG21) -- Carpenter Spencer Dinwiddie, Wsh, PG/SG (SG15) -- Moody 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. Ten teams is the traditional size of most leagues. 16. PF1 Zion Williamson, NO, PF (Pick: 2.3) He was the No. FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 79%, Average draft position: 8.5 Take some time to evaluate your team, so that you know exactly what you might hope to gain in a trade on a more granular level than just "I want to get better." Mason Plumlee, Cha, C (C24) -- Cregan A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. PG2 Dejounte Murray, Atl, PG/SG (Pick: 3.8) Our system will make autodraft picks for any managers not in attendance for a live online draft, which helps fill the void, but the human element is part of drafting, and absentee managers can have a negative effect on the fairness of the league. Walker brings that to the table, to the tune of 3.4 makes per game on 40% shooting last season. The 2020-21 NBA season may have already started, but you can create or join an ESPN Fantasy Basketball league at any time and start your season from when you draft your team. In a world where every guard is a combo guard now, it's difficult to find a pure PG to run a team. C2 Christian Wood, Dal, PF/C (Pick: 8.2) NFL. Michael Porter Jr., Den, SF (SF16) -- Snellings Trade review: If you know and trust everyone in your league, you can skip trade reviews altogether. 72. PG4 Kemba Walker, NY, PG (Pick: 9.10) Chet Holmgren showcased enough of his elite gifts in the NCAA tournament to secure a top-three spot in the NBA draft. 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. Total season points: Points-based scoring allows you to assign a given point value to each individual statistical category (i.e. ESPN. Kudos. Kemba Walker, NY, PG (PG24) -- Snellings, 91. 77. SF1 Gordon Hayward, Cha, SF (Pick: 8.7) I like to come into any trade negotiation with a logical reasoning for why the opponent should make the move, then build a deal so that they very visibly get what they want/need while of course assuring that I get what I want as well. Create or join a league today. 87. But Davis stood out. More bench spots can help even that out, but it also means fewer players will be available to pick up as free agents throughout the season. BPI is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance for the rest of the season. You're not studying for a test, you're instead digging further into the sport that you love. But Castleton was terrific last season at Florida and held his own defensively as well. Generally speaking, though, it's wise to just be safe and let ESPN declare players who should not be droppable. 12. This is a simple system, which is good for beginners and is the standard format. Collin Sexton, Cle, PG/SG (SG10) -- Carpenter 1 pick: Less than 0.1% That run included his downright Tshiebwe-like 21-rebound effort in just 33 minutes against Duke in the Final Four. I like to trade early, and often. SG2 Klay Thompson, GS, SG (Pick: 10.8) Tim Hardaway Jr., Dal, SG/SF (SG24) -- Moody 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. 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. He also had a career-best turnover rate (12.9%). The 1-10-1 Texans have an 89.7% chance to get the top selection after losing their seventh straight game. C2 Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (Pick: 6.2) He should get a few more possessions thrown his way this season, and we're also talking about a natural featured scorer who averaged two made 3s per outing in 2021-22 on 46% shooting. If you are a League Manager (LM), you can change settings by going to your league or team page, clicking on "League," then "Settings." Trade deadline: Most leagues allow unlimited trades so managers can improve their rosters throughout the season. Morocco see off Ronaldo, Portugal; Kane heartbreak as England fall to France. De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (PG15) -- Snellings CJ McCollum, Por, SG (SG12) -- Karabell Is it still possible to win a league if you had a bad draft? 64. Yes, it is. I think he'll stabilize my bench, too. Bogdan Bogdanovic, Atl, SG/SF (SG18) -- Carpenter Draft a lineup of NFL players while staying within the salary cap. 37. 90. 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. You can see how that could mess with the integrity of the league. Kawhi Leonard, LAC, SF/PF (SF6) -- Snellings 102. 95. SG4 Evan Fournier, NY, SG/SF (Pick: 12.4) I've been playing in fantasy leagues for decades, and I'll have draft-day conversations all the time with friends that say, "Hey. And I'm taking zero "Who's going to have the ball?" SF1 Franz Wagner, Orl, SF/PF (Pick: 8.8) 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. PG2 Cade Cunningham, Det, PG (Pick: 7.8) 122. C2 Jonas Valanciunas, NO, C (Pick: 8.10) 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. SG2 Jalen Green, Hou, SG (Pick: 8.6) 85. PG3 Darius Garland, Cle, PG/SG (Pick: 9.4) But I'll go with his rival. 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. Every week, the team totals are accumulated in each of the categories for both you and your opponent. 1 pick: 0.2% Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore. Jalen Green, Hou, SG (SG12) -- Snellings Season acquisition limit: Most leagues allow unlimited waiver moves (such as adding a free agent), because managers want to be actively trying to improve their rosters all season long. PF3 Kyle Kuzma, Wsh, SF/PF (Pick: 13.6) LeBron James, LAL, PG/SF/PF (SF3) -- Kaiser, 21. WebFind the latest sports news and articles on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA college football, NCAA college basketball and more at ABC News. PG3 Derrick White, SA, PG/SG (Pick: 7.2) 7. Domantas Sabonis, Sac, PF/C (PF2) -- Spears 96. RJ Barrett, NY, SF (SF19) -- Spears, 97. Kristaps Porzingis, Dal, PF/C (C15) -- Snellings, 71. 94. Paolo Banchero, Orl, PF (PF9) -- Spears 54. C1 Joel Embiid, Phi, C (Pick: 1.5) SG1 Anthony Edwards, Min, SG/SF (Pick: 4.6) I'm serious. PG3 Ben Simmons, Bkn, PG (Pick: 7.8) SG3 Josh Hart, Por, SG/SF (Pick: 11.2) SG5 Klay Thompson, GS, SG (Pick: 10.6) 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. SG2 Kevin Porter Jr., Hou, PG/SG (Pick: 8.7) Chris Boucher, Tor, PF/C (C14) -- Karabell The answer is, of course, yes -- I've got rankings for you to look at. 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. PF1 Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mil, PF/C (Pick: 1.2) C1 Joel Embiid, Phi, C (Pick: 2.5) Kevin Porter Jr., Hou, PG/SG (SG13) -- Soppe SF1 DeMar DeRozan, Chi, SG/SF (Pick: 3.4) Sign up for free! 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. Bradley Beal, Wsh, SG (SG6) -- Carpenter SF5 Miles Bridges, Cha, SF/PF (Pick: 11.1) Is it still possible to win a league if you had a bad draft? D'Angelo Russell, Min, PG/SG (PG22) -- Smith Personalize it. SG1 Collin Sexton, Utah, PG/SG (Pick: 9.1) 7. WebUp-to-the-minute Super Bowl news, coverage, scores, highlights and commentary 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. Scottie Barnes, Tor, SF/PF (PF8) -- Soppe PG3 De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (Pick: 6.6) SF3 Andrew Wiggins, GS, SF/PF (Pick: 10.4) 79. Steph Curry, Kevin Durant lead NBA quotes of the week, Fantasy 30: Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and other NBA notes. Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (C10) -- Karabell FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 1.5% C2 Clint Capela, Atl, C (Pick: 5.7) Jaquez is a matchup nightmare for most opponents, and he should be fully healthy next season. Picks indicated in parentheses in this manner: (Round.Pick), PG1 LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (Pick: 3.1) 3. Tyrese Haliburton, Ind, PG/SG (PG6) -- Snellings SG7 Luguentz Dort, OKC, SG/SF (Pick: 13.5) PG2 Ben Simmons, Phi, PG (Pick: 5.4) PF1 Lauri Markkanen, Utah, SF/PF (Pick: 8.4) Paul George, LAC, SG/SF (SF1) -- Snellings, 11. Wendell Carter Jr., Orl, C (C21) -- McCormick Kevin Durant, Bkn, SF/PF (SF2) -- Snellings So I'll take Gonzaga's best player during last season's Sweet 16 run. This is done so that each draft position has its advantages and disadvantages. One thing that's clear to me about the one-and-done era: Young teams rarely win national championships in college basketball. It's important to note that a trade should not be vetoed simply because you feel it may be lopsided. 13. 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. PF1 Julius Randle, NY, PF (Pick: 4.5) 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). 94. 48. 66. Robert Williams III, Bos, PF/C (C18) -- Moody 1. 62. For others, it might be best to send them an email with trade thoughts before you send any offer. PF2 Jaren Jackson Jr., Mem, PF (Pick: 7.5) Gasaway keeps throwing curveballs -- Maldonado, Bolton, Murray. If my 13th round sleeper starts off the season on the bench or playing poorly, but there's an undrafted free agent that's scored 20 points in the first two games, I have to be willing to drop my drafted player to move onto the better prospect. When he's not lobbing exquisite assists for Graham Ike dunks, the 6-7 Maldonado is often backing his typically bewildered "Hey, no fair! SG4 Bogdan Bogdanovic, Atl, SG/SF (Pick: 9.5) PG4 Jamal Murray, Den, PG (Pick: 10.3) 45. Rudy Gobert, Utah, C (C4) -- McCormick 92. SF1 Paul George, LAC, SG/SF (Pick: 1.10) But I can't pass up another player with legit Wooden Award aspirations. 104. I'm going after my sleepers. 11. One, each general manager couldn't draft more than one player from a particular team. 20. Lonzo Ball, Chi, PG (PG14) -- Lipscomb If you go that route, then choose Offline draft, enter the rosters following the draft and play your season out on ESPN. Robert Williams III, Bos, PF/C (C12) -- Cregan Kyle Kuzma, Wsh, SF/PF (PF12) -- Moody Teams are allowed to bid on unrostered players, using a maximum budget set by the commissioner). Zion Williamson, NO, PF (PF3) -- Soppe They're followed in our draft order projections by the Detroit Lions, who have a 4% chance to land the No. 51. C2 Myles Turner, Ind, PF/C (Pick: 9.3) 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. Jalen Suggs, Orl, PG/SG (PG20) -- Snellings Or, conversely, do you have great depth but not enough pop in your starting lineup such that you're unable to maximize your daily output with too much firepower on the bench? 82. Will Berhalter be USA manager at 2026 World Cup? Trae Young, Atl, PG (PG4) -- Carpenter Did you come out of the draft with any clear positions that weren't up to standards? Then watch as they rack up points for touchdowns, yards gained and more during the games. John Collins, Atl, PF/C (PF13) -- Carpenter, 89. What went wrong for Brazil at World Cup and were Tite's tactics to blame? SF1 OG Anunoby, Tor, SF (Pick: 10.7) SF2 Joe Ingles, Utah, SG/SF/PF (Pick: 12.3) NOTE: this cannot be undone! "With the 11th pick in the ESPN.com college basketball draft, John Gasaway " elects to keep this Hunter streak going. SF3 Harrison Barnes, Sac, SF/PF (Pick: 12.2) FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 99%, Average draft position: 6.2 Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons may both project to top-20 producers on a game-to-game basis. 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. The draft is one of the most fun parts of fantasy sports, and it's also how you set your team up for success. A fully healthy Sasser is one of the premier scorers in college basketball. Mikal Bridges, Phx, SF (SF17) -- Karabell PF3 John Collins, Atl, PF (Pick: 6.7) 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. But Jaquez (and my next pick) are great consolation prizes. Kelly Olynyk, Det, PF/C (C26) -- Smith Reigning Wooden Award winners aren't usually available for the taking the following season. PG2 Fred VanVleet, Tor, PG/SG (Pick: 5.4) FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 69.9%, Average draft position: 10.3 SF2 Khris Middleton, Mil, SF (Pick: 8.1) What went wrong for Brazil at World Cup and were Tite's tactics to blame? I've got the most talent on my roster, and now I have the best tactician too. 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